Poetry Events and Things to do in Aurora, IL

Poetry in the Park: Poet's Choice
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30 PM
Barrington · Citizens Park
Poetry in the Park: Poet's Choice
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30 PM
Barrington · Citizens Park
May 2026 ISPS Poetry Readings
Sun, May 31, 12:30 PM
Westmont · Brewed Awakening
May 2026 ISPS Poetry Readings
Sun, May 31, 12:30 PM
Westmont · Brewed Awakening
Big Cheese Poetry Slam May 2026
Tue, May 26, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Zhou B Art Center
Big Cheese Poetry Slam May 2026
Tue, May 26, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Zhou B Art Center
The Poetry Brothel Chicago: LIFE IS A CABARET
Fri, Jun 12, 8:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Theater Works
The Poetry Brothel Chicago: LIFE IS A CABARET
Fri, Jun 12, 8:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Theater Works
Write About Now Poetry Live in Chicago ft. K-Love The Poet
Fri, Jul 10, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Logan Square Auditorium
Write About Now Poetry Live in Chicago ft. K-Love The Poet
Fri, Jul 10, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Logan Square Auditorium
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OH Mother! Poetry
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM
Oak Park · Oak Park Art League
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OH Mother! Poetry
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM
Oak Park · Oak Park Art League
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM + 10 more
Aurora · Aurora
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM + 10 more
Aurora · Aurora
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM + 10 more
Naperville · Naperville
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM + 10 more
Naperville · Naperville
D-Composed and Poetry Foundation Present: Love Is...
Thu, Jun 4, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Land School
D-Composed and Poetry Foundation Present: Love Is...
Thu, Jun 4, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Land School
Children’s Art & Poetry Gala: What Does Freedom Mean to You?
Mon, Jun 1, 12:00 PM
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library
Children’s Art & Poetry Gala: What Does Freedom Mean to You?
Mon, Jun 1, 12:00 PM
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library
Chicago Poetry Center's Blue Hour Generative Workshop
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Haymarket House
Chicago Poetry Center's Blue Hour Generative Workshop
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Haymarket House
May Book Club, Blind Date With a Book & Poetry Workshop: How to Read a Book
Fri, May 29, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Burning Bush Brewery
May Book Club, Blind Date With a Book & Poetry Workshop: How to Read a Book
Fri, May 29, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Burning Bush Brewery
IN PERSON: Mayda del Valle with Adrian Matejka
Tue, Jun 2, 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Arts Club of Chicago
IN PERSON: Mayda del Valle with Adrian Matejka
Tue, Jun 2, 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Arts Club of Chicago
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM + 10 more
Joliet · Joliet
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM + 10 more
Joliet · Joliet
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Ed Roberson
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Ed Roberson
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
Spoken Word Poetry
Fri, May 22, 6:30 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Urban Luxe Cafe
Spoken Word Poetry
Fri, May 22, 6:30 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Urban Luxe Cafe
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM + 10 more
Chicago · Chicago
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM + 10 more
Chicago · Chicago
Poetry Reading: Orange by Noel Quiñones
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Women & Children First
Poetry Reading: Orange by Noel Quiñones
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Women & Children First
Blatant Gold 2026
Tue, Jun 9, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Haymarket House
Blatant Gold 2026
Tue, Jun 9, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Haymarket House

Trends in Aurora

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Poetry in the Park: Poet's Choice

Poetry in the Park: Poet's Choice

May 2026 ISPS Poetry Readings

May 2026 ISPS Poetry Readings

Big Cheese Poetry Slam May 2026

Big Cheese Poetry Slam May 2026

The Poetry Brothel Chicago: LIFE IS A CABARET

The Poetry Brothel Chicago: LIFE IS A CABARET

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

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

OH Mother! Poetry

OH Mother! Poetry

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

D-Composed and Poetry Foundation Present: Love Is...

D-Composed and Poetry Foundation Present: Love Is...

Children’s Art & Poetry Gala: What Does Freedom Mean to You?

Children’s Art & Poetry Gala: What Does Freedom Mean to You?

Chicago Poetry Center's Blue Hour Generative Workshop

Chicago Poetry Center's Blue Hour Generative Workshop

May Book Club, Blind Date With a Book & Poetry Workshop: How to Read a Book

May Book Club, Blind Date With a Book & Poetry Workshop: How to Read a Book

IN PERSON: Mayda del Valle with Adrian Matejka

IN PERSON: Mayda del Valle with Adrian Matejka

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Ed Roberson

Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Ed Roberson

Spoken Word Poetry

Spoken Word Poetry

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Poetry Reading: Orange by Noel Quiñones

Poetry Reading: Orange by Noel Quiñones

Blatant Gold 2026

Blatant Gold 2026

Things to do around Aurora

Trends in Aurora

1. 420events

2. Mothers day brunch

3. Cinco de mayo party

4. Job fairs

5. Free kids events

6. 5k run

7. Car shows

8. Carnival festival

9. Jaripeo baile

10. Comedy

11. 420friendly

12. Circus