READING IS A DRAG Hosted by Kerosene

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Your favorite literary moments are brought to life in fabulous drag form at READING IS A DRAG hosted by Kerosene The Understudy is combining its passions for literature and performance alongside host Kerosene. READING IS A DRAG is a fun all-ages event where drag professionals read books and perform a few numbers in the name […]

For the Lovers Hosted by Georgia Rising

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

An exploration of the eight kinds of Greek love through the lens of Black drag performers with music by Black artists. Presenting For the Lovers: an exploration of the 8 kinds of Greek love through the lens of Black drag performers with music by Black artists. Hosted by Georgia Rising in collaboration with Cafe Royalty, […]

CROOKED hosted by Betty Theft

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join host Betty Theft alongside a sordid cast of drag things. CROOKED is a show for villains, freaks, and petty thieves. A show that celebrates all things strange, dark, bizarre, fringe, and alternative! CROOKED is a theatrical platform for dark and alternative drag- ominous, expressive, and dramatic. Featuring performances by: Betty Theft Fallon Finn Kerosene […]

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Ari Gato Attempts to Share the Spotlight

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

A (not so) Solo Show Join Ari Gato for her intimate, one-woman-only cabaret... or is it? For once in her life, scene-stealer Ari might have the tables turn on her. Featuring accompaniment by Alex Newell and guest appearances by: Annie Andrews Jordan Tannous Kynzie Jones Neala Barron and Rachel Slurrz-Stoole Doors open at 7pm, Performance begins […]