We have plenty of events and exhibits that are some of the top things to do in Chicago this month. Celebrate American writing with us!
We hope you’re enjoying these late winter months, as we move into the fresh spring season. At the AWM this month, there’s something for everyone, including a movie day with Mario, a nod to Irish pubs, and more. Plan your visit today!
Check out what we have lined up in March and subscribe to our e-newsletter below to stay up-to-date on all that’s happening. Also, AWM members get free admission to the AWM and most programs, so if you’re not already a member, become a member today!
1. Film Screening: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) – (March 9, 3:00 pm CT)
Prepare to be whisked away to the worlds of games! Stories are the heart and soul of any good game, and the Level Up Film Series honors that tradition as seen in filmmaking. Inspired by our special exhibit Level Up: Writers & Gamers, these films celebrate the art of storytelling in games and illustrative the immersive nature of playing them.
Next up, everyone’s favorite plumber stars in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). A plumber named Mario travels through an underground labyrinth with his brother Luigi, trying to save a captured princess.
2. Get Lit: Pub Night (March 11, 5:30 pm CT)
Raise your glasses and don your finest green attire because we’re bringing the heart and soul of Irish American writers—and their pubs—to life at this month’s happy hour event! At Get Lit: Pub Night, you can flex your knowledge in pub trivia, do arts & crafts and design your own bar coaster, search for treasure in the Leprechaun Hunt, and more. Get your tickets here!
Get Lit events take place the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Each month has a different theme, so check out upcoming Get Lit events here and be sure to check back regularly as we announce more Get Lit events throughout the year.
3. March Free Museum Day (March 16, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm CT)
Enjoy free admission to the American Writers Museum! Free days include access to all of our exhibits, including our current special exhibit Level Up: Writers and Gamers. At 11:30 am, grab the little ones and join us for a special Little Squirrels Storytime in the Children’s Literature Gallery. No prior registration is required. Just visit the AWM on Sunday, March 16 and you can explore all that we have to offer at no cost to you! Free admission to the American Writers Museum is available on the third Sunday of each month. Learn more and plan your visit here.
Interested in sponsoring a free day? Click here to explore how you or your company can help everyone enjoy the American Writers Museum. Free Day sponsors enjoy many benefits, including name recognition throughout the museum and on marketing materials, a private meeting area for your use, discounts on future museum rentals, and more!
4. Level Up: Writers & Gamers
If you haven’t had a chance to explore our current temporary exhibit, Level Up: Writers & Gamers, now is a great time to visit! With Level Up, you’ll embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing from the 1970s to today. From board-based role playing games to modern technologically advanced video games, storytelling remains a crucial aspect of gaming. Explore the role of narrative and storytelling in gaming and enrich your understanding of this form of writing through fun and interactive formats. Specially designed to connect to young audiences, Level Up inspires young learners to try a new form of writing and encourages exploration of the worlds created through games.
Level Up is on display through May 5, 2025 and is included with museum admission. The AWM is open Thursdays through Mondays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm CT. The AWM is closed Tuesdays and Thursdays. Plan your visit today!
I brought my 16 year old grand-nephew there in July and he LOVED the museum, hated to leave at closing. I bought him a Great Gatsby shirt, which he requested as his class (in Montana) was going to be reading it this winter. They did indeed, and his teacher was duly impressed.The young fella even wrote an essay about the t-shirt. Now he wants one of A Raisin in the Sun. Do you carry that? Amazon can’t get one to him until a week after they start reading the book. (They are on vacation this week.) I don’t know if Court Theatre does t-shirt merch. He would like it a week from now. Any way, thanks for any info you can share on this asap.
Thank you for visiting, we are so glad to hear your grand-nephew enjoyed his visit! Unfortunately, we do not have any “A Raisin in the Sun” t-shirts so we cannot be of much help in getting him outfitted for school. Best of luck in your search though!
This March lineup sounds incredible! I love how the AWM always finds creative ways to connect literature with pop culture—especially through exhibits like Level Up: Writers & Gamers. The idea of exploring storytelling in gaming is fascinating, especially for younger visitors who might discover a new passion for writing through their favorite games.
Also, I appreciate the mix of fun (like the pub night ) and educational moments (like Free Museum Day). It’s refreshing to see institutions actively promoting writing in such accessible and engaging ways.
For those who feel inspired to start writing themselves, I found some useful argumentative writing examples here: https://studyhelper.com/argumentative-essay-samples — definitely helpful for students or anyone looking to sharpen their skills.
Thanks again for putting this together—can’t wait to stop by the museum this spring!
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Hello! Which link are you having trouble with? Happy to help out!