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Eat This! Stories for the Love of Food
Wed., Jan. 23, 8 p.m.Spoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes
Seven local food enthusiasts are participating in a spoken-word series titled Eat This! Stories for the Love of Food. Monte LaMonte, the self-described "King of All Foodies," hosts a lineup that includes television personality Ted Brunson, Lula Café sous chef Michael Simmons, and urban forager Dave Odd, each sharing personal stories based on their culinary experiences. If that's not enough to whet your appetite, the featured chefs are bringing free samples of their favorite dishes.
$10
The Blackout Diaries
Saturdays, 8 p.m.Spoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes
A spoken word comedy show, in which local comics and non-comics alike share stories of their most sordid drunken escapades. For authenticity's sake, each performer brings along some form of evidence to prove their story's validity. Sean Flannery hosts.
Story Club
Open run: Thu 8 PM
773-929-3680Spoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes
An open mike for storytellers.
Free
Kafein Espresso Bar
Open run: Mon 8:30 PM 847-491-1621Spoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes
With hosts Chris and Kirill.
You, Me, Them, Everybody
Open run: Mon-Tue 9 PMSpoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes
Live taping of the arts podcast, with live music.
Elizabeth's Crazy Little Thing
Open run: the second Wed of each monthSpoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes
An open mike for poetry, music, comedy, performance, and whatever else.
Spoken Rhythm
Wednesdays, 7 p.m. spokenrhythm@gmail.comSpoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes
Open mike with Frank Pete. "Make It Count" spoken-word program Mon 8 PM. $10, $5 for participants
The Funny Story Show
Open run: third Fri of each month, 7:30 PMSpoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes
Six local comics tell autobiographical anecdotes. $5
The Shit Show Open Mic
Last Friday of every month, 8 p.m.Spoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes
An open mike in a variety of formats.
Delphic Arts Center
Open run: 2nd and 4th Sat of the month, 10 PM 773-701-8973Spoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes
Music, poetry, comedy, monologues, and more are welcome. $10
Looking for Love
Third Saturday of every month, 8 p.m.Spoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes
Live dating show hosted by Marc Smith and Carolyn Hoerdemann. $5
Asylum Sundays
Open run: Sun 7 PM 708-932-0652Spoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes, Open Mikes and Jams
Poetry and performances with live band accompaniment by Verzatile. Includes networking.
$10
Uptown Poetry Slam
Sundays, 7 p.m.Spoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes
Featuring open mike, special guests, and end-of-the-night competition. $6
Homolatte
First and third Tue of month, 7:30 PMSpoken Word/Poetry Slams/Open Mikes
With Scott Free, featuring gay and lesbian spoken-word artists.
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