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Aug27Thu
  • Ticketed
The image features the words "Sit" in green, "Stay" in blue, and "Read" in orange, each set in large, bold, white font on colored rectangles.

Best in Show Summer Benefit Screening

Join SitStayRead for some late summer belly laughs, to honor the great Catherine O’Hara, and meet some Dog Teams. Your ticket supports no-cost canine-assisted literacy enrichment in K-2nd grade Chicago Public Schools in 2026-27. Tickets go on sale July 15 and are limited! Sponsorship opportunities available.
  • 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
  • The Davis Theater
  • 4614 N Lincoln Ave
    Chicago, IL 60625
  • Special Event
Sep19Sat
  • Dog friendly, Free
A group of adults and children sit outdoors on cushions and chairs, listening to a person reading aloud under a "Sit Stay Read" banner in a shaded area with trees.

Read-A-Palooza 2026

Learn more about our free literacy event, Read-A-Palooza, which features some reading performances and pet-related experts on hand.
  • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Intentional Sports at North Austin Community Center
  • 1841 N Laramie Ave
    Chicago, IL 60639
  • Family Literacy Event, Read-A-Palooza, Special Event

Help Chicago Students Become Confident Readers

When young students build strong literacy skills early, their confidence and options grow– in the classroom and beyond. Help support Chicago early literacy programs by donating or becoming a volunteer.

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