Events

A weekly writers’ group focused on creating community by mutually reading and discussing each other’s work. Each session will begin with a free write. This is very loose and allows for some flexibility for people to arrive after the start. After this, we will jump into the critique, which will be split into two sections. In […]

Do you love being a Midwesterner? Do you want to read difficult books and talk about them with other smart people? Join the pub’s new biweekly Midwest Reading Group! We’ll be reading Jon Lauck’s 2022 book The Good Country: A History of the American Midwest 1800-1900. Lauck charts the development of democratic ideals in the region from the organization of […]

A weekly writers’ group focused on creating community by mutually reading and discussing each other’s work. Each session will begin with a free write. This is very loose and allows for some flexibility for people to arrive after the start. After this, we will jump into the critique, which will be split into two sections. In […]

The Pub will be tabling at Power to the People: Artists in Action at the Flat Iron Arts Building. 1-2 PM: ACLU Federal Abuse of Power Town Hall 2-3 PM: Artists in Action Activation

A monthly open mic: join us to share your poetry, short fiction, essays and other writing. Sign up for reading slots will begin 15 minutes before the event starts and we will have a brief break in the middle. We look forward to seeing you and listening to some wonderful writing. Hosted by Maxx Zenisek.

Chicago-based OMWP Studios is a curated shop for creators and collectors who value physical media. Since 2013, they’ve specialized in the preservation of tactile tech, from the mechanical click of a vintage shutter to the nostalgic snap of a game cartridge. Come peruse their premier product line at the pub house this June and July.

A community collage series aiming to create a small, cozy vibe to give folks a community to make art in. The goal is to just play around with collage making. Materials are provided for collage, stencils, some lino cut, and general art supplies to work on collages. $5 suggested donation for supplies at the event. Hosted […]

In the same vein as our Bring Your Own Vinyl Night, we want to encourage folks to share what interests them! Bring a few books that you love and are willing to swap with another attendee! We’ll do three book swaps total, at 7:30pm, 8pm and 8:30pm. See you there!

A weekly writers’ group focused on creating community by mutually reading and discussing each other’s work. Each session will begin with a free write. This is very loose and allows for some flexibility for people to arrive after the start. After this, we will jump into the critique, which will be split into two sections. In […]

A weekly writers’ group focused on creating community by mutually reading and discussing each other’s work. Each session will begin with a free write. This is very loose and allows for some flexibility for people to arrive after the start. After this, we will jump into the critique, which will be split into two sections. In […]

the pub is tabling at a Mutual Aid Fair hosted by Chicago United Solidarity Project and Women Unite. There will be DJs, yoga for kids, face painting, and other cool organizations to check out. Come say hi!