St. Patrick's Day Celebration!
2026-03-13 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Live music, singing, and Poetry! Have a Guinness or Hot Toddy by the fireplace. This evening is a time to celebrate all things Irish!
5:00 p.m.: Doors open
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Live Music by the bar with Kilkenny’s own Peter Brady
6:00 p.m. – Buffet, featuring Irish favorites such as Corned Beef and Cabbage and Irish Soda Bread
6:45 p.m. – A brief History of Ireland, by Pat Whealan
7:00 p.m. – Emcee Michael Burke will kick off the evening’s program, featuring music and poetry provided by members of the Cliff Dwellers
Dinner and Program:
Members: $60
Non-members: $68
Program only: $20
Make your reservation no later than March 6!
reservations@cliff-chicago.org or 3121-922-8080

Poetry Society Lunch
2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:30
Join our friendly group of poetry enthusiasts for a lively discussion on a topic selected by the group. Today’s roundtable will review selected poems of Emily Dickinson, moderated by Margaret Colarelli.
All are welcome! No poetry writing skills needed, just an appreciation of the art form!

Poetry Society Lunch
2026-05-01 12:00 - 13:30
Join our friendly group of poetry enthusiasts for an always lively literary discussion.
Ever heard of Flarf? That was an American poetry movement flourishing in the early 2000’s. Philippe Tapon will guide us in this exploration of a unique poetic direction!
All are welcome! No poetry writing skills needed, just an active interest of the art form.
Plan on attending? Reservations are appreciated.

Poetry Society Lunch
2026-06-26 12:00 - 13:30
Join our friendly group of poetry enthusiasts for an always lively literary discussion. Michele Kurlander will be leading the presentation on the surrealist French poet, Arthur Rimbaud
All are welcome! No poetry writing skills needed, just an active interest of the art form.
Plan on attending? Please reserve your place at the table by Tuesday, June 23. Let us know if you’ll be having lunch.
