Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam 2026

A unique and inspiring event-the second annual Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam. Join us on Saturday July 18 at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for an uplifting afternoon hosted by Chicago’s spoken word diva and entrepreneurial Storie Devereaux. This event is not just about poetry, but also about raising awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS, Breast Cancer, and Urban Violence/Domestic Violence on our community through spoken word and music. Over $2,000 in cash and prizes.