An Inconvenient Hour: Prose, Poetry, & Coffee
Chicago’s most awkwardly timed reading series.
Taking place at that odd hour when Saturday is over but Saturday night hasn’t started yet, this neighborhood reading series gathers local literary voices—from Chicago in general and the far north side in particular—to share their work with the community in an intimate setting.
Next event: Nov 14
Featuring:
Kathleen Rooney, Carrie Olivia Adams, Nathan Hoks, & Dylan Weir
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6:00 pm
Monarch Community Cafe, 7010 N Clark St, Chicago
Upcoming:
Jan 16, 2027
Kira Tucker, Colin Pope, Ignatius Valentine Aloysius, Rabha Ashry, Joanne Jacobson
Feb 20, 2027
Readers TBD
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Venue: Monarch Community Cafe
7010 N Clark St, Chicago
Graciously hosted by Monarch Community Cafe, a new community hub in Rogers Park devoted to deeper friendships and delicious food.
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Email: InconvenientHourReadingSeries [at] gmail [dot] com
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