STATE OF THE UNION: An Evening with The Legendary Black Ice and LaRoyce Hawkins
Sun, Apr 19
|City Winery Chicago
Time & Location
Apr 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
About the event
Featuring Tony, Emmy, Peabody, and Webby Award winning poet the Legendary Black Ice, alongside acclaimed actor and poet LaRoyce Hawkins of Chicago P.D., Ironheart, and Powerbook IV: Force, this dynamic collaboration is brought to you by Speak to My Soul Productions. Backed by a live band, the evening flows with intention and ease, weaving humor, spoken word, and musical composition into a seamless and deeply engaging performance.
At its core, The State of the Union celebrates Black men mastering the art of storytelling. Through comedy, poetry, and song, Black Ice and LaRoyce Hawkins explore love, identity, growth, and connection with authenticity and charm. Expect moments of laughter balanced with reflection, vulnerability delivered with confidence, and a natural rhythm that keeps you fully immersed.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live performance, wine, and dining in our intimate Chicago setting.
Reserve your seats now and experience a night designed to…