Center on Halsted observes National Poetry Month with LGBT authors and a panel discussion from 7-9:30pm in the Hoover-Leppen Theater and Irving Harris Reception Hall, free. Featured readings from poets Adam Hart, LeVan D. Hawkins, Marty McConnell, Robert McDonald, Betsy Merbitz, Nikki Patin, Gregg Shapiro, and Avery R. Young.