Upcoming Events @ C&R
Tuesday, February 10 @ 7 PM
Azadi Folk School Book Club: Their Eyes Were Watching God
Join Azadi Folk School for a discussion of the classic novel Their Eyes Were Watching God!
Friday, February 13 @ 7 PM
February Do Not Disturb!
Our monthly silent reading party! Kick back with a book and let's read together! (Optional) mingling to follow, and light refreshments will be provided.
Wednesday, February 18 @ 7 PM
Book Talk: Clock Striker with Frederick L. Jones!
UPDATE: Due to unforeseen family circumstances, Frederick unfortunately is no longer able to visit Chicago for this event. All ticket holders have been contacted and refunds issued.
Thursday, February 19 @ 7 PM
February Book Club: Season of Migration to the North
Come through for a discussion of the Sudanese postcolonial classic Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih! All are welcome! Book club books are 10% off for their respective month!
Tuesday, February 24 @ 7 PM
Canto-Kójo Open Mic!
Revel in the spoken and written word at our monthly open mic and reading series, led by I.S. Jones and Yazud Brito-Milan!
Friday, February 27 @ 7 PM
February Trivia Night!
Think you know it all? Put your knowledge to the test at our monthly trivia night! All are welcome--come with a team or ready to make new friends!
Tuesday, March 10 @ 7 PM
Book Talk: Bloodfire, Baby with Eirinie Carson
Join us as we welcome Eirinie Carson for a discussion of her debut gothic horror Bloodfire, Baby, exploring motherhood and beyond!
Thursday, March 12 @ 4:30 PM (Off-Site at UIC, 1200 W. Harrison St.)
The History and Future of Palestine with Rashid Khalidi
We will be the on-site booksellers for IRRPP's annual Bowman Lecture featuring Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor Emeritus of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University, in conversation with Dima Khalidi, founder and director of Palestine Legal. This event is free and open to the public.
Thursday, March 19 at 7 PM
Book Talk: Where the Wildflowers Grow with Terah Shelton Harris
Acclaimed author Terah Shelton Harris will be at the shop to discuss her latest book, Where the Wildflowers Grow!
Tuesday, March 31 @ 7 PM
Book Talk: Be Easy with Adrian Matejka
Award-winning poet Adrian Matejka will be discussing his latest collection of poems, Be Easy! Adrian will be joined in conversation with I.S. Jones.
Tuesday, April 14 @ 7 PM - OFF SITE AT CONNECT GALLERY
Book Talk: The Art of Loving You w/ Natasha Bishop, J.L. Seegars, & Asia Monique
Join romance authors Natasha Bishop, J.L. Seegars, and Asia Monique, in celebration of Natasha's newest book, The Art of Loving You! **IMPORTANT: Please note this event will be held off-site at Connect Gallery,1451 E 53rd St, Chicago IL 60615.**
