Indigenous People’s Day Poetry Reading & Open Mic
When
Oct 11, 2025
12:00pm–2:00pm
Cost
Free. Open to all ages.
Family friendly.
Host Eduard Arocho invites you to come out and share the mic with incredible poets!
This free event features:
- Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte
- Luis Tubens
- Mayda Del Valle
- Dr. Yolanda Nieves
This event is presented by One Book One Chicago, the Poetry Foundation, the Chicago Public Library, and the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture.
Contact
Suite 650, 125 South Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60603
312.422.5580 312.374.6787 Fax
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