Registration is Now Open for Poetry Out Loud 2026 !!!
The Chicago Poetry Center is pleased to serve in its 9th year as the Chicagoland Regional Host Organization for the Poetry Out…

The Chicago Poetry Center is pleased to serve in its 9th year as the Chicagoland Regional Host Organization for the Poetry Out…
The Chicago Poetry Center is thrilled to announce a partnership with Innovation 80, a foundation that encourages and funds innovative…
The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and…
Bringing Poetry Back to Schools with Residencies, Assemblies, and More Chicago Poetry Center’s In-School and After-School Residencies are back…
You’re Invited! Queen Zee’s Poetic Adventures Launch Party Join the Chicago Poetry Center as we celebrate the launch of Queen…
September Special Events Recap Between public events and program launches, it’s been a busy month for the Chicago Poetry…
The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Each…
The Chicago Poetry Center has officially launched Queen Zee’s Poetic Adventures. Inspired by classic children’s television, Queen Zee’s Poetic Adventures takes…
The Chicago Poetry Center is excited to be part of the 37th Annual Printers Row Literary Festival this Saturday, September…
Saturday, September 10 Reading & Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop Session 12 p.m. at Chinese American Museum of Chicago The Chicago Poetry…
The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Each event…
The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and…
CPC’s new home for our office and public events The Chicago Poetry Center is thrilled to announce that on August…