Traveling Mollys Reading Series and Open Mic

Traveling Mollys Reading Series and Open Mic Second Monday of Every Month, virtual open mic literary reading and featured readers And the "regulars" are all serious, accomplished writers as well.

Hosts Nina Corwin and Albert DeGenova invite you to the Travelling Mollys Open Mic and Reading Series. Be part of one of the longest running and most highly respected open mics in the Chicago area. It also has the reputation for being one of the most welcoming venues in the city. The reading series was launched by River Oak Arts and Charlie Rossiter in 1997; Nina and Al have co-hosted since 2002.

Each month's featured reader boasts a long list of of publishing, editing, and/or teaching credits. A night at Molly's Reading Series is to experience some of the best poetry being written in the Chicago area today.

$5 if you can, $3 if you can't

6:30 -- open mic sign-up begins
7:00 -- open mic (5 minutes per reader)
8:00 -- featured readers

Mark your calendars: Monday, July 13, 7 pm – Juliana Spahr, Mark Nowak, and Carolyn Forché. Details to follow.
06/26/2026

Mark your calendars: Monday, July 13, 7 pm – Juliana Spahr, Mark Nowak, and Carolyn Forché. Details to follow.

05/12/2026

Last night's powerful reading and conversation left people with a lot to say. We'd love to hear your thoughts, below.

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Oak Park, IL

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Monday 7pm - 9pm

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