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Nov. 16: Carlos Cumpián & Jennifer Scappettone at Blue Hour

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and facilitated by Marty McConnell.   Each event features two readers from Chicago and beyond, […]

CPC Launches Residencies, Queen Zee’s Poetic Adventures, and More

Bringing Poetry Back to Schools with Residencies, Assemblies, and More   Chicago Poetry Center’s In-School and After-School Residencies are back in full swing. This month, CPC’s Poets in Residence are returning to classrooms across […]

Queen Zee’s Poetic Adventures Launch Party

You’re Invited! Queen Zee’s Poetic Adventures Launch Party Join the Chicago Poetry Center as we celebrate the launch of Queen Zee’s Poetic Adventures, CPC’s new education program. Inspired by classic children’s television, this five-episode […]

Programs Spotlight: Fall Brings New and Returning Programs

September Special Events Recap   Between public events and program launches, it’s been a busy month for the Chicago Poetry Center. We’ve had the wonderful opportunity to host two events throughout the city—a reading […]

Oct. 19: Dipika Mukherjee & Willie Lin at Blue Hour

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop.   Each event features two readers from Chicago and beyond, preceded by a limited-space workshop focused […]

On-Demand Video Poetry Lessons Now Free to All!

The Chicago Poetry Center has officially launched Queen Zee’s Poetic Adventures. Inspired by classic children’s television, Queen Zee’s Poetic Adventures takes viewers to a magical world of joyful, engaging poetry lessons for kids. Created […]

CPC Showcase Event & Table at Printers Row Lit Fest

The Chicago Poetry Center is excited to be part of the 37th Annual Printers Row Literary Festival this Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11! On September 10 at 12 p.m., we will be […]

Free Poetry Workshop with Chinese American Museum of Chicago

Saturday, September 10 Reading & Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop Session 12 p.m. at Chinese American Museum of Chicago The Chicago Poetry Center is excited to partner with the Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) to […]

Blue Hour 2022-2023

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Each event takes place at Haymarket House (800 W. Buena) and features two readers from Chicago […]

Sept. 21: Faylita Hicks & Hila Ratzabi at Blue Hour

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and facilitated by Marty McConnell.   Each event features two readers from Chicago and beyond, […]

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