The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal St. are proud to reintroduce this free weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by CPC Poets in Residence Joy Young and Timothy David Rey!
Calvin is a poet and educator. His poem “Momma Said” was recorded by Branford Malsalis and Kurt Elling. His collections of poems, Blue Monday, From the Book of Shine, and The Shine Poems. He is a Professor Emeritus at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Monday, July 13, 2026
6:00 pm
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St. Chicago, IL 60606
This summer, join us to hear featured poets share their work in this partnership between Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal St. (aka The Green at 320). After every reading, stick around for the open mic to share your own poems, stories, songs, and more. Check our website or our Instagram for weekly updates on featured readers.
The Chicago Poetry Center believes poetry should be enjoyed by all. The main staired entrance to the park is on the corner of Clinton and Van Buren with an ADA-accessible ramp off of Clinton. The park is located one block north of the Clinton Blue Line. The park is ADA compliant and features smooth, level pathways, accessible seating areas, and barrier-free entry points to ensure ease of navigation for individuals using wheelchairs, mobility devices, or strollers.
ASL Interpretation and other accommodations may be provided upon request. Please send any accommodations requests or questions to timothy@poetrycenter.org. If you’d like to request an ASL interpreter at Poetry at the Green, please email timothy@poetrycenter.org two weeks before the event date.