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The Creative Workspace

February 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]

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The Creative Workspace

February 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Consider My Heart Stopped

February 6 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

A 1-hour comedy special all about grief… err – growth. ‍Written and performed by Bren Tran. Consider My Heart Stopped is a show about the evolution of grief and the […]

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Consider My Heart Stopped

February 6 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

I Can’t … I Have Trivia: An evening of Theatre Trivia at The Understudy

February 9 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us for a night full of theatre trivia and fabulous prizes! Hosted by Patrick Zakem and Ben Kaye Aaaaand we are back with another round of trivia at […]

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I Can’t … I Have Trivia: An evening of Theatre Trivia at The Understudy

February 9 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

The Creative Workspace

February 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]

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The Creative Workspace

February 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The Nosy Bitch: A Live Advice Show

February 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

For all the queers in the Chicagoland area that need some advice or for the chismosas that wanna listen to some hot goss – come through! are you a queer […]

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The Nosy Bitch: A Live Advice Show

February 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

The Creative Workspace

February 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]

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The Creative Workspace

February 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Fem/Them Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy

February 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva! Hosted by Preeti Thaker and Jordan Levene Preeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + […]

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Fem/Them Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy

February 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

February Lobo-lit Book Club: Palaver by Bryan Washington

February 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

A monthly book club in collaboration with Pizza Lobo. Those who show their book at the bar will get a free 10″ pizza!

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February Lobo-lit Book Club: Palaver by Bryan Washington

February 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The Creative Workspace

February 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]

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The Creative Workspace

February 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

the un-blessed | a poetry reading // solo show | by elena victoria feliz

February 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

if the bible were a movie, this piece is about the extras. ABOUT the un-blessed is a biblical reimagining. if the bible were a movie, this piece is about the […]

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the un-blessed | a poetry reading // solo show | by elena victoria feliz

February 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

the un-blessed | a poetry reading // solo show | by elena victoria feliz

March 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

if the bible were a movie, this piece is about the extras. ABOUT the un-blessed is a biblical reimagining. if the bible were a movie, this piece is about the […]

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the un-blessed | a poetry reading // solo show | by elena victoria feliz

March 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The Creative Workspace

March 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]

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The Creative Workspace

March 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The Creative Workspace

March 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]

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The Creative Workspace

March 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The Creative Workspace

March 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]

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