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Upcoming Poetry Foundation events in Chicago and online

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Performances

blk: Blues Funeral for James Baldwin

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An evening of music, poetry, dialogue, memory-weaving, and community gathering to honor the James Baldwin Centennial. 
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Current Exhibition

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Luftwerk x Aram Saroyan

Luftwerk’s immersive interpretation of Aram Saroyan’s poem “lighght”

Upcoming Events

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    Workshops & Discussions
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    A discussion and creative workshop on poetry and ritualistic structures.
  • Baldwin bluesfuneral featured
    Performances
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    An evening of music, poetry, dialogue, memory-weaving, and community gathering to honor the James Baldwin Centennial. 
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    A generative poetry workshop, “PRACTICE / PLAY,” created and led by Lara Mimosa Montes.
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    Readings & Lectures
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    An online poetry reading featuring community participants from the Poetry Foundation’s Forms & Features workshop series.
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Hours

Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 11 AM–5 PM
Thursday: 11 AM–6 PM
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday: Closed

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