Celebrating Poetry in Chicago

The Chicago Poetry Center began in the 1970s with readings at the Museum of Contemporary art, and has since grown over the last 40+ years into extensive programming all around the city.  They’ve also forged a 20+ year partnership with the Chicago Public Schools to bring creative writing and poetry workshops and special events to children in schools around the city.  Since April is National Poetry Month, we thought it only fitting to highlight some of the work they’ve been doing over the years, and we’d like to encourage you to stop by to learn more about their mission, how to donate or volunteer, and other ways you can support their venture.

You can follow them on social media to stay up to date on their current offerings or events.

Did you know that the Chicago Poetry Center is located next to some fantastic other Arts and Culture destinations you can visit?  Check out our list of suggested places to see before or after attending one of their fantastic events this year:

• The Chicago Cultural Center
• Pritzker Military Museum & Library
• The CIBC Theatre
• Museum of Illusions Chicago
• James M Nederlander Theatre
• Richard J. Daley Center
• The Art Institute of Chicago
• Harris Theater for Music and Dance
• Jay Pritzker Pavillion
• Millenium Park
• Chicago Symphony Orchestra
• Chicago Architecture Center

While you’re waiting for the next event from the Chicago Poetry Center, why not check out these amazing Chicago poetry events:

• Claudia Rankine at the David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago on April 6th
• Respect the Mic (In-Person) at the Poetry Foundation of Chicago on April 7th
• Cultures of Belonging Book Launch at the Poetry Foundation on April 9th
• The Red Carpet Poetry SLAM 2022 at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago on April 7th
• The Uptown Poetry Slam at the Green Mill on April 10th
• Ocean Vuong – “Time is a Mother” at the David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago on April 11th
• Padded Room Open Mic at Bobo Emporium 2 on April 12th
• In One Ear Open Mic at Heartland Cafe on April 13th 
• Berlin Family Lectures: Claudine Rankine with Titus Kaphar on April 13th and 14th at the David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
• In One Ear Open Mic at Heartland Cafe on April 20th
• In One Ear Open Mic at Heartland Cafe on April 27th

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