Friday 4/11: Poetry Foundation launches the Favorite Poem Project, a program that celebrates poetry and documents how poetry affects and influences people of Chicago. Former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky introduces the evening program. Poetry Foundation, 7 p.m.
Saturday 4/12: Independent publishing house Curbside Splendor hosts its annual Pop-Up Book Fair at the Ernest Hemingway Museum. Over 40 independent Chicago publishers will sell books and feature author readings and book signings. Admission is free if you RSVP. 10 a.m.—6 p.m.
Sunday 4/13: Serving the Sentence features six writers telling a story using the first sentence, “I wasn’t sure if it was an itch or rash.” Maggie Jenkins hosts. No cover charge, but donations will be collected for the American Cancer Society. Towbar, 7 p.m.
Monday 4/14: Author Miles Harvey reads from How Long Will I Cry? Voices of Youth Violence, a book featuring narratives from Chicago youth about the effects of gang activity in the city, at Chicago Temple, First United Methodist, 6 p.m.
Tuesday 4/15: Ian Belknap presides over Write Club, a literary battle featuring three bouts and six storytellers. Ten bucks to get in, and the audience decides the winner of the ever-coveted “Loving Cup of Endless Fucking Glory.” The Hideout, 7 p.m.
Wednesday 4/16: CHIRP Radio presents the latest edition of its live lit series. Seven storytellers couple their personal stories with songs. $10 cover benefits Chirpradio.org. This month features the theme “First Time.” Hosted by CHIRP DJ, Jenn Sodini. Martyrs’, 7 p.m.
Thursday 4/17: Nickolas Butler talks about his book Shotgun Lovesongs with Rumpus contributor Scott Onak at City Lit Books, 2523 N Kedzie.
