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Patti Smith reading
Harold Washington Library Center Cindy Pritzker Auditorium - 400 S. State St. - Chicago (Loop)
The singer, songwriter and visual artist discusses her new memoir "Just Kids."
February 21 : 2 p.m.
Bars & Clubs / Literature Event
The Sunday Night Sex Show
The Burlington - 3425 W. Fullerton Ave. - Chicago (Logan Square)
Allen Makere and Robyn Pennacchia answer your love life questions and host humorous, sex-themed readings by local writers Rachel Collins, Byron...
Every last Sunday of the month 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Events / Literature Event
Essay Fiesta
The Book Cellar - 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Square)
Local writers Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon host humorous, true-life tales by Chicago-area comedians, novelists, poets, journalists, bloggers and...
Every 3rd Monday of the month 7 p.m.
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
RUI: Reading Under the Influence
Sheffield's - 3258 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
Monthly series features readings of published work related to a particular theme, plus original work by local writers.
Every 1st Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Bars & Clubs / Literature Event
Funny Ha-Ha Loves You
Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. - Chicago
Blogger Claire Zulkey hosts a reading series.
February 9 : 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Events / Literature Event
Michael Williams, Nicholas Osborn and Richard Cahan
Women & Children First - 5233 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Andersonville)
The authors present "Who We Were: A Snapshot History of America," which includes the Westward homestead, the San Francisco earthquake, the great...
Events / Classical
Rush Hour Concerts: Kevin Coval and James Giles
St. James Cathedral - 65 E. Huron St. - Chicago (River North)
Poet and "Louder Than a Bomb" festival founder Kevin Coval performs, accompanied by pianist James Giles.
Events / Literature Event
'National Geographic Live!' series
Field Museum - 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago
Photographers, scientists and explorers speak on various topics. Includes multimedia presentations and audience participation.
March 9 : 7:30 p.m. “Waking the Baby Mammoth” with paleontologist Daniel Fisher
April 13 : 7:30 p.m. “The Big Thaw” with photographer and geologist James Balog
Events / Literature Event
SKALD 11 Storytelling Festival
Studio Theater of the Chicago Cultural Center - 77 E. Randolph St. - Chicago (Loop)
Features workshops and competitions dedicated to spinning yarns in the tradition of an ancient Scandinavian bard or "skald."
May 14 : 7:30 p.m. Maelstrom improvisational competition
May 15 : 3 p.m. KidSKALD student storytelling competition
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Henry Rollins
Vic Theatre/Brew & View - 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
An evening of spoken word.
