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Ball & Battle: A Drag Show and Latte Art Throwdown
March 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Join The Understudy for an evening of fierce looks, fierce competition, and fabulous prizes. PLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+. No underage attendees or contestants will be permitted. It’s […]
Ball & Battle: A Drag Show and Latte Art Throwdown
March 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Stories Beyond Bars: An Art Fundraiser & Panel for Prisoner’s Rights
April 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening of advocacy and inspiration at the Stories Beyond Bars Fundraiser, hosted by Uptown People’s Law Center (UPLC). Set against the vibrant backdrop of The […]
Stories Beyond Bars: An Art Fundraiser & Panel for Prisoner’s Rights
April 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
ECHO’S INFERNO by Juliet Kang Huneke
April 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
It’s 1884, and Echo really doesn’t get along with her brothers. Or anyone. Then, the devil offers her a chance to skip forward and start over. Will she take it? […]
ECHO’S INFERNO by Juliet Kang Huneke
April 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
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Triple Threat
Theatre Bookstore, Coffee Shop, Creative Hub
Triple Threat
Theatre Bookstore, Coffee Shop, Creative Hub
Triple Threat
Theatre Bookstore, Coffee Shop, Creative Hub
Triple Threat