Welcome to the darkness. By that, of course, we mean Chicago February. What it lacks in sunlight, it makes up for in lack of degrees. And what it lacks in degrees, it makes up for in inches of snow that don't accumulate so much as haunt your commute and your will.. Good thing Write Club Chicago is here to warm your soul and keep your brain from freezing smooth.

Welcome to WRITE CLUB: The Winter Takes All.

Here is your lineup:

FRIENDS (Amy Eaton) v LOVERS (Tom Harrison)

FAIR (Jitesh Jaggi) v FOUL (Chiquita Lewis)

LEAD (Abbas Jaffary) v FOLLOW (David Kodeski)

Your host is Bilal Dardai, and your timekeeper is Josh Zagoren. You’re in good hands. February 17th at Gman Tavern. $25 suggested donation at the door.