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  • June 2025

  • Fri 27
    Queer Book Fair
    June 27 - June 29

    Queer Book Fair

    Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities 2868 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Celebrate the joy of queer stories with us as we...

    Free – $24.30
  • July 2025

  • Sun 13
    Invictus Talk Back Tracy Baim Tony Kushner
    July 13 @ 4:30 pm

    Invictus: Angels in America Talk Back and Book Signing with Tracy Baim

    Invictus Theater 3014 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL, United States

    We’re thrilled to welcome legendary journalist and activist Tracy Baim...

    $38
  • Sun 20
    Reading Came First Book Club
    July 20 @ 3:30 pm

    ‘Reading Came First’ Book Club (Mttg. #8): Invisible Life by E. Lynn Harris

    Nobody's Darling 1744 West Balmoral Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    "Reading Came First" is a unique book club program launched...

    Free
  • Sat 26
    Chicago's Soul at the Parks Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield
    July 26 @ 5:00 pm

    Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield @Sherman

    Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and...

  • August 2025

  • Sat 16
    Chicago's Soul at the Parks Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield
    August 16 @ 4:00 pm

    Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield @Warren

    Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and...

    Free
  • Sun 17
    Reading Came First
    August 17 @ 3:30 pm

    ‘Reading Came First’ Book Club (Mttg. #9): Invisible Life by E. Lynn Harris

    Nobody's Darling 1744 West Balmoral Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Program Overview "Reading Came First" is a unique book club...

    Free
  • Sun 17
    Reading Outside Straight Lines
    August 17 @ 5:30 pm

    Reading Outside Straight Lines: Queer Voices. Bold Stories.

    Skeleton Key Brewery 8102 Lemont Rd. Unit 300, Woodridge, IL, United States

    Join us for a casual evening at Skeleton Key Brewery...

  • Sat 23
    Safe Spiritual Spaces Octavia Butler
    August 23 @ 4:30 pm

    Reimagining Faith Within & Beyond the Church

    Center on Cottage Grove 6323 S Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Let's explore new ways to connect with our faith, both...

    Free
  • September 2025

  • Sat 6
    40th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest
    September 6 - September 7

    40th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest

    The 2025 Printers Row Lit Fest is set for Saturday,...

    Free
  • Sat 6
    Write That Down!
    September 6 @ 3:00 pm

    Write That Down! An archival project capturing the particulars of our current moment

    Hello everyone! We will be celebrating the launch of Write...

    Free
  • Sat 13
    Chicago's Soul at the Parks Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield
    September 13 @ 5:00 pm

    Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield @Garfield

    Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and...

    Free
  • Tue 16
    American Writers Museum James Baldwin
    September 16 @ 6:00 pm

    American Prophets: James Baldwin & Queer Spirituality

    American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Despite James Baldwin’s disavowal of Christianity in his youth, he continued to...

    $10.38
  • Fri 26
    Achy Obejas Boy Kingdom
    September 26 @ 7:00 pm

    The Boy Kingdom / El reino de los varones by Achy Obejas

    Women & Children First 5233 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Please join us to celebrate Achy Obejas and her new book The Boy...

    Free
  • October 2025

  • Sat 4
    Kate McKinnon Chicago Humanities
    October 4 @ 2:00 pm

    Kate McKinnon: Secrets of the Purple Pearl

    Illinois Tech - Hermann Hall 3241 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL, United States

    The comedian on the second book in her bestselling series...

    $52
  • Sat 11
    Books on the Chopping Block
    October 11 @ 2:00 pm

    Books on the Chopping Block

    Edgewater Library 6000 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, United States

    Multiple Dates Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating...

  • Mon 13
    Plogging
    October 13 @ 9:00 am

    Plogging after the Chicago Marathon

    Buckingham Fountain 301 S. Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join Read & Run Chicago as we join podcaster and...

    Free
  • Fri 17
    Evening of Poetry Bookends and Beginnings
    October 17 @ 6:00 pm

    An evening of poetry with Rosa Lane and Stephen Haven

    Bookends & Beginnings 1620 Orrington Ave., Evanston, IL, United States

    Rosa Lane will read from her 4th poetry collection, Called...

    Free
  • Sat 18
    Nobody's Darling Reading Came First
    October 18 @ 3:30 pm

    ‘Reading Came First’ Book Club (Mttg. #11): Just As I Am by E. Lynn Harris

    Nobody's Darling 1744 West Balmoral Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    "Reading Came First" is a unique book club program launched...

    Free
  • Tue 28
    October 28 @ 6:30 pm

    Author Event: Erik Piepenburg with Monica Eng

    City Lit Books 2523 N. Kedzie Blvd., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join author and New York Times journalist, Erik Piepenburg for...

    Free
  • Wed 29
    Read & Run Chicago
    October 29 @ 6:00 pm

    Queer Literary Horror Series Fun Run with Author David Jay Collins

    The Lost Hours 5256 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, United States

    Four gay men, four addictions, one landlord from hell, and...

    $39.19
  • November 2025

  • Sat 1
    Esteem Awards Sidetrack Nov 1
    November 1 @ 1:00 pm

    The Esteem Awards Present: Red, Pink, & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam

    Sidetrack 3349 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Esteem Awards Present: A unique and inspiring event-the first...

  • Sat 15
    Slay the Lake Horror LGBTQ Book fest
    November 15 @ 12:00 pm

    Slay the Lake Chicago LGBTQ+ Horror Book Fest

    Soundgrowler Brewing Co. 8201 183rd St., Suite P, Tinley Park, IL, United States

    Join us! Slay the Lake Chicago LGBTQ+ Horror Book Fest...

    Free
  • Thu 20
    November 20

    Chicago Writers’ Bloc New Play Festival

    City Lit Theater 1020 Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, United States

    All Performances at 7:30 PM 11/2: Merry Widows, the Musical...

    $25
  • Sat 22
    Banned Book Drive Rapbrary
    November 22 @ 6:00 pm

    Banned Book Drive & Dinner

    Jamii Center for Arts & Media 3850 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Celebrate the Season with Purpose   This holiday season, join...

    Free
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