Events
Upcoming Poetry Foundation events in Chicago and online
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Workshops & DiscussionsTuesday, July 2nd, 6 pm CT–8 pm CT
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2 pm CT–4 pm CT
Wednesday, July 10th, 10 am CT–12 pm CTAll are welcome to a poetry discussion and creative writing workshop led by Maggie Queeney. In this session, we explore ars poetica, a poem that takes the art of poetry...
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In-person reading with livestream (hybrid)Thursday, July 11th, 7 pm CT–8 pm CT
Join us for the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame’s Fuller Award ceremony, honoring Patricia Smith.
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Workshops & DiscussionsSaturday, July 13th, 11am CT–1pm CT
All are welcome to a poetry discussion and creative writing workshop, “Poetic Cinematography: A Workshop on Image,” with Derek JG Williams.
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PerformancesSaturday, July 13th, 2 pm CT–5 pm CT
Celebrate the exhibition opening of A Bigger Table: 50 Years of the Chicago Poetry Center.
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Workshops & DiscussionsTuesday, July 16th, 6 pm CT–8 pm CT
Wednesday, July 17th, 2 pm CT–4 pm CT
Monday, July 22nd, 10 am CT–12 pm CTAll are welcome to a poetry discussion and creative writing workshop led by Maggie Queeney. In celebration of the current exhibition at the Poetry Foundation, A Bigger Table: 50 Years...
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Workshops & DiscussionsFriday, July 19th, 12 pm CT–1:30 pm CT
All are welcome to a monthly book group moderated by library staff. In July, we will read and discuss The Invention of the Darling by Li-Young Lee.
Please Note
Guest Requirements:
Guests who wish to enter the Poetry Foundation building will be required to follow the policies outlined in our COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines.
Hours
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 11 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 11 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 11 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 11 AM - 5 PM