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Fourth Annual Chicago Poetry Block Party

Join us for the Fourth Annual Chicago Poetry Block Party!

Join us for the Fourth Annual Chicago Poetry Block Party, a free all-ages event celebrating poetry, music, and creativity! The arts are alive and open to all in a day of musical performances, poetry readings, writing workshops, visual art activities, and games.

Lester Rey, DÉCIMA, avery r. young, and the CPBP House Band directed by Ayanna Woods perform on the Chicago Poetry Block Party Stage, along with award-winning poets from across the United States. Party-goers can share their own poetry as well in an open mic.

Cosponsored with Crescendo Literary and the National Museum of Mexican Art

Fourth Annual Chicago Poetry Block Party

  • Mon-Fri Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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