Events

A benefit party and open mic hosted by K.J. Whitehead with special guest comedian, Rey Tang.GUESS WHO'S GETTING BOTTOM SURGERYYYYY~Our friend and your lovely host, K.J. Whitehead.Come join us in celebration as we say goodbye to K.J.'s bits in this month's open mic here at The Understudy! Tickets are PWYC and all proceeds will go […]

Catch Noel Coward's "improbable farce in three acts" at The UnderstudyExit, 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 your heart, and warm the […]

A ~sp0okY~ Filipinx variety show produced by The Understudy and The Rizal Center.Who says the sequel isn't as good? October is Filipino-American History Month, and the KAPWA Variety Show is back with more killer performances from local Fil-Am artists. Join us as we celebrate community in times of fear with scary good food, songs, storytelling, […]

Enjoy a conversation with editor Shanésia Davis on her book Nine questions every actor of color should consider when tokenism is not enoughCome join us for a reading and a facilitated discussion on Nine questions every actor of color should consider when tokenism is not enough with Shanésia Davis!This is a free event. Doors open […]

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 […]

Come join us for a night full of theatre trivia and fabulous prizes! Hosted by Patrick Zakem and Ben KayeAaaaand we are back with another round of trivia at 7:30 on October 13th with new categories, spoopy drinks and fabulous prizes! Hosted by our friend Patrick Zakem, each round will test your knowledge of. A […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]