Chicago’s best writers and performers converge in a rotating round-up of spoken word in ‘Lip,’ July 9-31 at 8 p.m. at the Neo- Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland. Tickets are $12. The line-ups include Marc Smith, Beau O’Reilly, Jenny Magnus, Cin Salach, and Lisa Buscani. They’ll be joined by performers Kate Anderson, Dave Awl, Joel Chmara, Kristiana Colon, Mary Fons, Nicole Garneau, Scott Hermes, K-So G, Jeff Lewis, and Stephanie Shaw. Call (773) 275-5255.