Open Mics

WordPlay

WordPlay is the longest-running youth open mic in Chicago. Every other Tuesday night, poets aged 12-25 come through Young Chicago Authors to participate in a writing workshop, perform their original work, and listen to music and poetry by artists of all genre and skill level. Each WordPlay Open Mic will have a special featured artist to close out the night with a 15 minute set!

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Young Chicago Authors specializes in collaborating with organizations to bring young artists to new audiences in fresh and unique ways. If you’re interested in commissioning YCA poets or bringing our artists to your organization, please contact booking@youngchicagoauthors.org.

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