Write About Now Poetry Live in Chicago ft. K-Love The Poet

We're bringing Write About Now Poetry to new heights! Join us for an amazing night filled with spoken word in the heart of Chicago! Write About Now is the preferred destination of poetry for thousands of individuals each year. Our poetry events have become a bucket list visit for poetry lovers who drive and fly from across the country to attend our shows every single week. Our shows, poets and poetry videos have received popular acclaim garnering attention and shares from celebrities like Sophie Turner, Lily Allen, Lenny Kravitz, LeAnn Rimes, Chance The Rapper, Juan Gotti, Misty Copeland, Thomas J. Hilfiger, Busta Rhymez, Marc Jacobs and more. Write About Now Poetry has been covered by, featured by or collaborated with some of the largest media networks in the world, including Vibe Magazine, AfroPunk, Huffington Post, Upworthy, Diet Prada, MasterClass, POPSUGAR, Everyday Feminism, We are mitu, Word Porn, BuzzFeed, Remezcla, HiHo, George Takei, A plus, Blavity, For Harriet, Houston Chronicle, Texas Monthly, Whataburger and more. This coverage and support has helped Write About Now become one of the most popular poetry groups in the world building a following of more than 2 million individuals across the @wanpoetry Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, which has helped poets reach tens of millions of viewers online. Our open mics are open to ALL. Come see some of the best poets from all across the greater Chicago area share original works of art. Our signup lists go up when the doors open at 7:30 pm. Most individuals start arriving before then to guarantee a spot on the list. First come. First serve. If you see a long line. Don't worry the it moves fast. It's a short wait. Our featured poet is K-Love: K-Love The Poet is an international touring poet, speaker, and author affectionately known as "Mother of the Southside" for her dedication to youth poets in Chicago so much so that she received a lifetime achievement and was given the honor to speak for the 44th president of the United States Barack Obama by the Obama Foundation. Her work has received millions of views and has been featured on platforms and by celebrities including The Shade Room, All Def Digital, Jet/Ebony, Rolling out, The Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, Taraji P Henson, Fantasia, Black Thought, Mary J. Blige and more. She has also shared stages with artists such as The Last Poets, J.Ivy, Talib Kweli, Common Sense, Jasmine Sullivan etc... This event will be hosted by Chicago legend Jeronimo Speaks and DJ Manti on the 1s and 2s is gonna make sure the vibes are right all night long. Don't miss K-Love's full featured set in Chicago! Get your tickets now!! Get your tickets now or wear comfortable shoes! Where do I go? Logan Auditorium is a historic, art deco-style venue in Chicago known for its intimate yet dynamic atmosphere, making it a standout space for live performances. With its vintage charm, excellent acoustics, and seated layout, it’s well-suited for an event like our poetry show. The space strikes a balance between classic character and modern functionality, creating an engaging experience for both performers and audiences. Doors open at 7:30 pm | Show starts at 8 pm Sharp Full Bar Available! Parking? The venue is by Logan Square and right by the train. There's parking all around the venue! Check the app Spot Hero for the best spot, distance and price for you! No Refunds For more upcoming events go to wanpoetry.com.