Smooch's Poetry Night
New Update (4/23): Smooch's Poetry Night is back on at a Brighton Park neighborhood location. Send a direct message to the Smooch's Poetry Night Instagram account at @smoochlikemwuah to RSVP and receive the event address.
New Update (4/19): An alternative venue for the event will be announced soon. Check this listing for updates.
UPDATE: A Chicago Department of Buildings notice placed at this venue dated April 14, 2026, states that the venue has been closed and vacated by order of the city. Thus, this event is either moved, canceled or rescheduled and looks to not be taking place as posted here.
Experience a free open mic for artists, by artists, at Smooch's Poetry Night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 35th Street Studios, 1658 W. 35th St., Chicago.
The spoken word and music event celebrates its 1st anniversary with Ch!ara and Solino.
