Friday 10/16: The Poetry Foundation welcomes Joyce Carol Oates for her first visit. Poetry off the Shelf, 7 p.m.
The Best American Comics 2015 editor Bill Kartalopoulos joins contributors Gina Wynbrandt and Anya Davidson to discuss the this year’s edition of the series. Quimby’s Bookstore, 7 p.m.
Parapsychology enthusiast Ursula Bielski talks Chicago Haunts. The Book Cellar, 7 p.m.
Monday 10/19: BYOB (and BYOP) to Uncharted Books for a Poetry Open Mic at 7 p.m.
Tuesday 10/20: October’s Open Door Reading features Adam Clay with student Bobby Bolt (University of Illinois) and Kathleen Rooney with student Jessica Anne (DePaul University). Poetry Foundation, 7 p.m.
Wednesday 10/21: Clare Cavanagh translates for a celebration of Nobel Prize winner Wisława Szymborska’s life and work. Poetry Foundation, 7 p.m.
The Book Cellar hosts local authors for the 9th Annual Witty Women Writers Event! 7 p.m., early arrival encouraged.
Jerome Pohlen addresses Gay & Lesbian History For Kids. Women & Children First, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 10/22: The Harriet Reading Series features Women in Public author Elaine Kahn. Poetry Foundation, 7 p.m.
Audrey Niffenegger and Amy Giacalone present Ghostly. The Book Cellar, 7 p.m.
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