CPC Summer Poetry Party 2023

The Chicago Poetry Center presents
SUMMER POETRY PARTY 2023!

Celebrate summer with the Chicago Poetry Center!

Friday July 14 at Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena 

Community open mic 5:30-6:30 in the garden

Main space doors at 6, poetry performances at 6:30, community hang and dance party at 7:30

FREE (but donations at all levels are welcome and gratefully accepted)

FEATURING:

~ POETRY by Jane Wong and a showcase of CPC Poets in Residence including Alyx Chandler, Ola Faleti, Luz Magdaleno Flores, Lisa Low, Maya Odim, C. Russell Price, Luis Tubens, and Christie Valentin-Bati

~ TUNES by DJ Ryan, the Person

~ CHILLING with community — drinks, light snacks, indoor/outdoor gathering

SPACE IS LIMITED and we expect this event to sell out — GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!

Accessibility notes: Haymarket House is ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible. Performances will include ASL interpretation. Email marty@poetrycenter.org with any accessibility questions or concerns.

This event is generously co-sponsored by Kundiman Midwest

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TESTIMONIALS

“Writing poetry makes me feel like I can see myself, like I can see my reflection, but not in a mirror, in the world. I write and I know I can be reflected.”
-Oscar S.

“Writing poetry makes me feel free.”
-Buenda D.

“Writing poetry is like your best friend.”
-Jessica M.