Events
Upcoming Poetry Foundation events in Chicago and online
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Readings & LecturesThursday, February 2nd, 7:00 PM CT–8:30 PM CT
In-person with livestream (hybrid) Please register here.
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Workshops & DiscussionsTuesday, February 7th, 6PM CST–8PM CST
Wednesday, February 8th, 2PM CST–4PM CST
Thursday, February 9th, 10AM CST–12PM CSTAll are welcome to a poetry discussion and creative writing workshop led by Maggie Queeney. In this session, we focus on shape poetry in conversation with Tishani Doshi’s essay In...
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Readings & LecturesThursday, February 9th, 7:00 PM CST–8:00 PM CST
Join us for the first Open Door event of the Spring Season, featuring José Olivarez, Britteney Black Rose Kapri, Raych Jackson, and Vic Chávez.
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Workshops & DiscussionsSaturday, February 11th, 11:00AM CST–1:00PM CST
All are welcome to a poetry discussion and creative writing workshop, “Reorienting the Audience through Ars Poetica,” created and led by Lisa Low. In this session, we will explore the relationship...
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Workshops & DiscussionsMonday, February 13th, 6PM CST–8PM CST
Tuesday, February 14th, 2PM CST–4PM CST
Wednesday, February 15th, 10AM CST–12PM CSTAll are welcome to a poetry discussion and creative writing workshop led by Maggie Queeney. In this session, we focus on alliteration, a repetition of initial consonant sounds. The group...
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Readings & LecturesThursday, February 16th, 7PM CST–8PM CST
Join us for a virtual reading celebrating the 2022 Forms & Features Visiting Teaching Artists: Cecilia Caballero, Christiana Castillo, Antoinette Cooper, Sara Elkamel, Ernest Ògúnyẹmí, and Chessy Normile.
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Saturday, February 18th, 2PM CST–3PM CST
Join us for an intimate look at the painter Alex Katz’s extensive collaborations with poets, followed by a reading by Vincent Katz.
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Readings & LecturesThursday, February 23rd, 6:30PM EST–9:30PM EST
Join us for an in-person celebration of Season 6 of VS with our first live episode recording since 2020! Featuring Aricka Foreman and Tommye Blount.
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Workshops & DiscussionsFriday, February 24th, 12:00 PM CST–1:30 PM CST
All are welcome to a monthly book group moderated by library staff. In February, we will read and discuss Wicked Enchantment by Wanda Coleman. Registration is required for this event. To...
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Readings & LecturesThursday, March 2nd, 7PM CST–8PM CST
Join us for an Open Door event featuring Ari Banias, Joss Barton, Alex Jane Cope and KOKUMO.
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, Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 11 AM - 4 PM
Thursday: 11 AM - 7 PM