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ECHO’S INFERNO by Juliet Kang Huneke

April 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s 1884, and Echo really doesn’t get along with her brothers. Or anyone. Then, the devil offers her a chance to skip forward and start over. Will she take it? […]

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ECHO’S INFERNO by Juliet Kang Huneke

April 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Kokandy Book Club Presents: SPRING AWAKENING

April 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join The Understudy and our friends from Kokandy Productions for the latest installment of our series Book Club. Kokandy Book Club is an intimate salon series celebrating theatre, music and […]

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Kokandy Book Club Presents: SPRING AWAKENING

April 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Independent Bookstore Day

April 27 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Yet again, Chicagoland proves itself to be the dream destination for book lovers and readers of all ages! More than 40 independent bookstores in the greater Chicago area—from Lake Forest […]

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Independent Bookstore Day

April 27 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Play Reading Club: RED REX

April 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

After a holiday hiatus, Play Reading Club is BACK! No need to RSVP, just show up ready to discuss the play! Our book club begins at 7 PM on the […]

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Play Reading Club: RED REX

April 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

ISLAND OF LOVE by Felicia Oduh

May 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

A batch of romantic hopefuls compete for a chance to win love and a large cash prize on the UK’s hottest summer reality dating series. Though everyone has come on […]

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ISLAND OF LOVE by Felicia Oduh

May 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

I Can’t, I Have Trivia

May 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Theatre nerds, your time has come! Join us for another round of trivia at 7:30 on May 22nd. We recommend playing with a team of four. Hosted by our friend […]

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