Events

Browse CPC’s upcoming events, and explore or submit to the city wide poetry events calendar. Check out the archive for 50+ years of CPC readings and more.

Blue Hour

Our flagship reading and workshop series, hosted on the third Wednesday evening of each month, fall through spring

Poetry at the Green

Our summer outdoor reading series, occurring on Monday nights June – August with a featured poet and community open mic

Event Archive

Over 50 years of CPC events, from our beginnings at the MCA to our current home at Haymarket House, across the city and beyond

CPC Events Calendar

Tailoring programming to suit the needs of communities, events, and special collaborations

Community Events Calendar

Submit your own event or browse the city-wide calendar for happenings across Chicago

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