March is Women’s History Month. The Book Stall in Winnetka is celebrating by featuring a local woman writer every day. Who will be featured next? Find out on Facebook and Twitter.
Following is just a fraction of the unique events happening at every independent Chicago bookstore this week. Please visit the store sites for more and confirm all details before leaving home. Most events are free, but some require registration.
MONDAY, MARCH 2
Book of the Month Club at Volumes Bookcafé, 6:30 p.m. March selection: The Book of X.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3
826CHI’s Books & Brews 2020 at Lagunitas Brewing Company, 5:30 p.m. Pairing Lagunitas beers with books written by 826CHI students. 826CHI is headquartered at the Secret Agency Supply Co. bookstore. Evening’s proceeds will allow Chicago teens to publish memoirs and attend Word Lab summer camp. Drop-in event. Come any time.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
A Comedian and an Activist Walk into a Bar at Second City, 6:00 p.m. Caty Borum Chattoo and Lauren Feldman discuss their new book, “the first book to discuss contemporary comedy and social justice — in these strange, divisive times.” Sponsored by the Book Cellar. Hosted by Kelly Leonard.
Mother Cluckers at Anderson’s Bookshop, LaGrange, 8:00 p.m. Comedy with Catherine Dee, Colleen Brennan, Pamela Wehrheim Podolner, Chris Hauri, Bridget McGuire and Janice V. Rodriguez. After-party at Barrel House Social.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Open Books/West Loop: Sale!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Open Books/West Loop: Sale!
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Open Books/West Loop: Sale!
Free Admission at American Writer’s Museum In honor of International Women’s Day. Trailblazing Women Writers Tour at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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