• The Nosy Bitch: A Live Advice Show

    The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 and/or trans in chicago with oodles of issues that your friends are tired of hearing about? has your therapist given up on you? is posting on […]

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  • The Creative Workspace

    The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 maHave a creative project you wanna finish or just need a late night-ish place to get some journaling done? Orrr — would you just like to […]

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  • Fem/Them Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy

    The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva! Hosted by Preeti Thaker and Jordan LevenePreeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + Non-Binary Comics! If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva!   WHAT’S THE PLAN? • 7:30 PM — arrive responsibly early, wonder […]

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  • February Lobo-lit Book Club: Palaver by Bryan Washington

    Pizza Lobo-Andersonville 5457 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    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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  • POTUS

    The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    A play reading written by Selina Fillinger and produced by Exit, Pursued by a Play ReadingExit, Pursued by a Play Reading is a new reading series where Chicago’s best and most beloved actors find themselves chased by rabid, unrehearsed, theatrical comedies - desperately trying to stay ahead, as they strive to tickle your fancy, brighten […]

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  • Dramaturgy Mixer with LMDA Chicago

    The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Come join us for a discussion and mixer hosted by Yasmin Mikhaiel and Maren Robinson of LMDA Chicago!Calling all Chicago dramaturgs! Join LMDA for a mixer at The Understudy. Join VP of Freelance Yasmin Zacaria Mikhaiel and Chicago Regional VP Maren Robinson for an interactive conversation on the state of Chicago dramaturgy. You’ll learn about […]

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  • The Creative Workspace

    The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 maHave a creative project you wanna finish or just need a late night-ish place to get some journaling done? Orrr — would you just like to […]

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

    The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    if the bible were a movie, this piece is about the extras.ABOUTthe un-blessed is a biblical reimagining. if the bible were a movie, this piece is about the extras. what does it mean to know that world defining events are happening around you, and you exist in the margins, that you are not among the […]

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

    The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    if the bible were a movie, this piece is about the extras.ABOUTthe un-blessed is a biblical reimagining. if the bible were a movie, this piece is about the extras. what does it mean to know that world defining events are happening around you, and you exist in the margins, that you are not among the […]

  • The Creative Workspace

    The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 maHave a creative project you wanna finish or just need a late night-ish place to get some journaling done? Orrr — would you just like to […]

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  • Snacks with Chats: Let’s Talk Local!

    The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for an evening of community, fundraising and a discussion on organizing and local elections. Hosted by The Local Lab co.Join us for our first Chats With Snacks of 2026!This gathering is all about local elections, fundraising, and creativity.America is celebrating 250 years of life this year! Can you believe it? I have learned […]

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  • The Creative Workspace

    The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 maHave a creative project you wanna finish or just need a late night-ish place to get some journaling done? Orrr — would you just like to […]

    Free