• FYI: FAB IT YOURSELF with Lúc Ami✨

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

    A beginner’s guide to upcycling your clothes!Move at your own pace as host Lúc Ami walks you through a variety of methods to alter your clothing with flair!Materials can be provided, but crafters are also encouraged to bring their own materials if they'd like.It's $5 if you bring your own clothes or $10 if you'd […]

    $5.00 - $10.00
  • A Conversation with Rachel León: How We See the Gray

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

    Enjoy a conversation with editor Rachel León on her debut novel How We See the GrayThe Understudy and Chicago Review of Books are sponsoring the Chicago launch of Rachel León's debut novel, How We See the Gray. Rachel will be in conversation with Megan Stielstra, as well as reading a selected piece from the novel […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Skin Lab Workshop w/ EO Apothecary

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

    A workshop designed to create an at-home mini facial guided by a master esthetician.This workshop is designed to create an at-home mini facial guided by master estheticians from EO Apothecary!A fun activity for friends and loved ones✨What's Covered?We identify your skin type and needsWe do an audit of your current skin careLearn about skincare ingredientsYou'll […]

    $25.00
  • KAPWA: a filipino variety + mutual aid show

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

    an evening of music, film, poetry, comedy, and burlesque featuring an all-filipino cast. Hosted by KT and Jett~ and we are ~*baaaaacckkkk*~ for another filipnx asf show! come hang out with us at The Understudy on May 29th for an evening of film, comedy, music, poetry, magic and dance made by all filipinx artists. show […]

    $15.00 - $20.00
  • RAVING by Simon Paisley Day

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

    A play reading of RAVING by Simon Paisley Day produced by Exit, Pursued by a Play Reading.‘I sometimes wonder how on earth people as pathetic as you and me are allowed to start a family. It’s far more dangerous than driving a car, and yet there’s not a single test...’Briony and Keith are not finding […]

    Free
  • BOOK LAUNCH with Jeffrey Masten: Edward II

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

    Enjoy a conversation with editor Jeffrey Masten on the Arden Early modern Edition of Edward IICelebrate the launch of the Beverages and books will be available for purchase throughout the event!ABOUT THE BOOKVivid and daring in Marlowe's time and ours, Edward II has captivated generations of readers, audiences and performers with its evocative portrayal of […]

    Free