1 Claudia Rankine (University of Chicago) The poet and playwright in three separate conversations around the idea of “Meanwhile.” April 6, 13, 14
2 Respect the Mic (Poetry Foundation) The Poetry Foundation reopens to the public after two years with a night of poetry from the editors of the new anthology. April 7, 7pm
3 Harold Washington Centennial Celebration (Harold Washington Library) Chicago’s first Black mayor, the main library branch’s namesake, is celebrated in an evening of events called “Voices for Justice.” April 12, 6pm
4 Janelle Monáe (Harris Theater) The singer-actor celebrates her debut book, “The Memory Librarian and Other Stories of Dirty Computer” April 22, 7pm
5 Mike Amezcua (Newberry Library) The author of “Making Mexican Chicago” discusses his new book. April 28, 6pm
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