Author Event - Amran Gowani
2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
We are excited to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month in conversation with a local, Asian American author- Amran Gowani!
His debut novel, Leverage, will be available for purchase at the event. This book is a wild ride, great for folks who enjoy a satirical look at late-stage capitalism and corruption with a dash of biracial wolf of wall street-esque vibes and 90’s hip hop playlist.
For friends of the shop, you’ve definitely heard me talk about this one and this is your chance to hear from the author himself!

Asian American 101 Book Club Special Session
2026-05-18 18:00 - 19:00 | IL
This one is just for folks who have been attending the Asian American 101 Book Club – be sure to check your emails!

Optimist Comics Academy - Week 8
2026-05-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Restoried Bookshop is excited to host the Wednesday sessions for Optimist Comics Academy- HERE in Albany Park!
For area middle and high school students with a passion for storytelling, this is an incredible chance to learn from professionals how to take your stories from shaping your idea to finishing the program with a published comic in your hand. Additionally, the end of the program culminates in a convention where participants across the city can showcase their hard work and what they’ve created.
Courses are held weekly here at Restoried from 4:30pm-6:30pm for 10 weeks. You can read all about the academy and sign up on their website!

Yuri & Malcolm's Revolutionary Birthday Bash
2026-05-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Join us to celebrate the birthdays of two civil rights icons- Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm X (May 19th 1921 and 1925, respectively)!

We are excited to partner with JACL-Chicago and Nikkei Uprising to gather in commemoration and celebration with a focus on young folks. There will be story times at 11:30am and 12:30pm as well as art making and movement opportunities for kids. And it wouldn’t be a birthday without cake.
We ask that caregivers attend with youth 14 and younger.
Reserve your spot via eventbrite here!

Optimist Comics Academy - Week 9
2026-05-27 16:30 - 18:30 | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States

Optimist Comics Academy - Week 10 (Last Session!)
2026-06-03 16:30 - 18:30 | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States

Second Saturdays Silent Reading Book Club
2026-06-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Join us to read in community with one another! Our Second Saturdays Silent Reading Book Club is the perfect place to get some dedicated reading time in and build community with friends and neighbors. All you need is:

Yourself
Whatever book you’re reading (or show up early and we’ll help you find one!)
[Optional] A friend or a beverage

We’ll supply the seats and the sounds for an hour of quiet reading time. And if you want to talk to your neighbors afterward, that’s even better- but no pressure!

Opening Late (2PM) - 06/20/2026
2026-06-20 14:00 - 18:30 | IL
We will be opening at 2pm today. Sorry for the inconvenience- but we’ll be here from 2pm-6:30pm!

Flavors of Albany Park!
2026-06-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
It’s the best food day of the year- Flavors of Albany Park is June 24th!
I know, bookstore not a restaurant. I know.
BUT we are hosting the incomparable Luella’s Southern Kitchen (one of our family all-time favorites, tbh) HERE in the shop! For those lucky enough to have already picked up their Kedzie Route tickets- we’ll see you here! There are still more incredible eats on the other routes- be sure to scoop up your tickets here ASAP. You don’t want to miss this one.

Solo Show Workshop with Lani T. Montreal & CIRCA Pintig
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
We are excited to host CIRCA Pintig and Lani T. Montreal for an evening workshop aimed to help you develop your own solo performance! You can find more information and book tickets online. This is a ticketed event so be sure to click through and reserve your space today!

Children's Storytime with Author Jessica Yoon
2026-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Caretakers, parents, and those young at heart- come join us Saturday, June 27 at 12pm!
We are excited to get to host author Jessica Yoon here at the shop! Jessica will be leading us in a story time reading of her book The Legend of Ban-Dal. There will also be craft and coloring activities following the story time. We’ll have copies of Jessica’s books here at the shop for purchase!

Jessica Yoon is a #1 New York Times bestselling author from Philadelphia (Go Birds!). Her books include BLACKPINK: A Little Golden Book Biography, Jeong Is Jeong, Kpop Demon Hunters: The Official Deluxe Junior Novelization, The Legend of Ban-Dal, and My Little Golden Book About K-Pop. She is a member of the Harrisburg Asian Writers Collective and a recipient of the Boyds Mills Anti-Bias Book Bearer Scholarship. When not writing, Jessica enjoys Pilates, spicy food, and spending time with her husband and kids. You can find her online at jessicayoon.com, on Instagram, and Substack.
About The Legend of Ban-Dal:
This modern Korean folktale about how the Asian black bear got its characteristic patch is a timely story about the delicate balance humans have with nature and about the trappings of greed and overconsumption.
In a small mountainside village, people live in harmony with nature, only taking as much as they need. But one day, a mysterious visitor tempts the villagers with a luxurious life of leisure, if only they catch more fish from their streams. The visitor’s suggestion brings the villagers wealth and relaxation, until suddenly their nets come up empty. The villagers fear that a terrible beast has put a curse on their waters, so a brave young girl journeys to confront the creature. Along her way, she meets Ban-Dal, a towering bear protecting the mountain forest. Is Ban-Dal her foe? Or a kindred spirit who will help her break the curse and restore harmony between nature and her people?

CHAPLAIN - Book Signing and Author Talk with the Sun Bros
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
This one is for our horror fans, our comic readers, and supporters of local writers and creators!
We are excited to open our doors to share the newest creation by the Sun Bros, Wesley and Brad. Published by Storm King Comics, John Carpenter’s Night Terrors: CHAPLAIN is releasing this July and we’re excited to hold space with BOTH of the Sun Bros to talk about CHAPLAIN, their art, and the journey to creating this newest graphic novel!
Join us on Thursday, July 2nd at 6:00pm here at Restoried Bookshop for conversation with Wesley and Brad Sun. This is a free event, but booking a ticket below helps us to plan for seats and snacks.
There will be light snacks and refreshments during the event.
We’ll have time for questions, conversations, and of course- signing your brand new copy of CHAPLAIN, which will be available for purchase at the event.

John Carpenter’s Night Terrors: CHAPLAIN
Stalked by an ancient unrelenting horror, a weary hospital chaplain and his plucky young intern struggle to survive.
Written by Brad Sun & The Rev Wesley Sun
Art by Raúlo Cáceres & Ryan Winn

Closing Early @ 3:30PM
2026-07-04 11:00 - 15:30 | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
We like cookouts too.
We really like people who come through to pick up new books to take to the cookouts.
What are you going to talk about without it?
The weather?

Asian American 101 Book Club
2026-07-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Join us to continue our conversation around Lamya H’s Hijab Butch Blues! We’ll be discussing Part II this session.
As a reminder, we just ask that if you don’t already have a copy of the book, please purchase it from us in-person at the shop or through our bookshop.org link to continue supporting programming like this!

Second Saturdays Silent Reading Book Club - July 2026
2026-07-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
We’ll supply the gentle background sounds and seating. You bring whatever you’re reading (including audiobooks, as long as you have some headphones) and a friend.
Let’s read together in community and maybe even say hi to a neighbor or two.
If you don’t already have a book in mind or hand, come through a little early and we’ll help you find something new to keep you turning those pages!

[For Educators] Windows, Mirrors, and Stories: Exploring Filipino Literature to Teach Identity and Culture - The Field Museum
2026-07-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Attention educators, librarians, and education professionals interested in learning more about and sharing AANHPI histories and stories this summer. The Field Museum is curating professional development book club and we’re the first stop on the list!
Visit Windows, Mirrors, and Stories: Exploring Filipino Literature to Teach Identity and Culture on the Field Museum’s website to learn more and sign up for this professional development opportunity! The cohort is limited to 20 participants and signup closes on July 9th (or earlier, if filled).
Audience: Grades 3–12 educators, librarians, and education professionals interested in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander histories, literature, and culturally responsive learning experiences.

Set The Mic Ablaze - Open Mic
2026-07-17 17:00 - 18:30 | IL
More details coming soon!

Private Book Club Event
2026-07-29 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
It’s private, why are you so curious?

Restoried's Hey Neighbors! Book Club July 2026
2026-07-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Restoried Bookshop, 4613 North Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
That’s right- we’re putting the band back together.

We learned a few lessons along the way and are excited to bring back a book club where we can read for fun and gather with neighbors to talk about it. Or chisme, we’re also open to that, but also the book.
We’ll be posting more soon and updating this with the ballot and the book once chosen, but for now the rest of this is a TBA.
