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Workshop: a love story and poetry event with Hot Potato Hearts

September 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Calling all poets and writers who wanna write and possibly *find* love. Join us for an evening of reading and writing poetry with our friends Leah and Katie.

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Workshop: a love story and poetry event with Hot Potato Hearts

September 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Re:working – Culture of Care, a Toolkit

September 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Hear Nicole, Sheryl, Kiaran, and Chels dream up more updated, common standards for care with Gabriela. Since Not in Our House and the Chicago Theatre Standards, our city has been […]

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Re:working – Culture of Care, a Toolkit

September 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Steppenwolf Learner Chats: Topdog/Underdog

September 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Steppenwolf Theatres' Learner Chat series invites our community to learn from expert guests through engaging conversations. Steppenwolf Theatres’ Learner Chat series invites our community to learn from expert guests through […]

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Steppenwolf Learner Chats: Topdog/Underdog

September 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Steppenwolf Learner Chats: Topdog/Underdog

September 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Steppenwolf Theatres' Learner Chat series invites our community to learn from expert guests through engaging conversations. Steppenwolf Theatres’ Learner Chat series invites our community to learn from expert guests through […]

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Steppenwolf Learner Chats: Topdog/Underdog

September 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Midsommer Flight presents: Adelinda by Hannah Brand

September 14 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

A reading of Adelinda – a comedy that offers audiences a witty and entertaining exploration of love, intrigue, and mistaken identities. Adelinda by Hannah Brand Directed by Joshua Pennington Cast […]

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Midsommer Flight presents: Adelinda by Hannah Brand

September 14 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

FEM/THEM Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy

September 23 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva! Hosted by Preeti Thaker Preeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + Non-Binary Comics! If […]

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FEM/THEM Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy

September 23 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

The Understudy Dares You to Produce This Play: Poor Clare

September 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

A monthly reading series highlighting plays that have not yet been produced in Chicago The Understudy Dares You to Produce This Play is a monthly reading series highlighting plays that […]

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The Understudy Dares You to Produce This Play: Poor Clare

September 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE by by Joseph Kesselring

October 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A play reading of THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith produced by Exit, Pursued by a Play Reading. Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a […]

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ARSENIC AND OLD LACE by by Joseph Kesselring

October 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Mia Schachter: How to Do Consent (without Sounding Like a Robot)

October 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

a modern guide for moving sex and boundaries past rigid rules and toward real connection, personal fulfillment, and self-discovery. ABOUT THE BOOK Essential, up-to-date guidance on consent and sex for […]

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