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FEM/THEM Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy

June 25 @ 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 and Jordan Levene Preeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + […]

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FEM/THEM Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy

June 25 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

FEM/THEM Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy

June 25 @ 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 and Jordan Levene Preeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + […]

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FEM/THEM Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy

June 25 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Ari Gato Attempts to Share the Spotlight: A Murderously Funny Cabaret

June 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Chicago drag superstar, Ari Gato, is BACK with a BANG this summer for a night of fun, music, and MURDER! Join Ari as her “solo” cabaret falls apart once again […]

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Ari Gato Attempts to Share the Spotlight: A Murderously Funny Cabaret

June 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

TGNC Theatre Makers Meet-Up

June 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Calling all TGNC theatre artists in the Chicagoland area! Come hang out with us~ Calling all TGNC theatre makers/performer qts in the chicagoland area – you looking to make some […]

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TGNC Theatre Makers Meet-Up

June 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

my mother is a mixed metaphor: a cozy poetry concert

June 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A poetry concert in celebration of Shivani Gupta's debut chapbook: my mother is a mixed metaphor feat. Ikaros Ensemble and 4 featured poets. Come celebrate and immerse in a poetry […]

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my mother is a mixed metaphor: a cozy poetry concert

June 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Kokandy Book Club presents: A Streetcar Named Desire

July 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

A musical cabaret inspired by A Streetcar Named Desire produced by your friends at Kokandy Productions! Join The Understudy and Kokandy Productions for the latest installment of our BOOK CLUB […]

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Kokandy Book Club presents: A Streetcar Named Desire

July 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Leftovers Night with Band Practice

July 17 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

An open stage for clowns, goofs, and funny people who'd like to test out first drafts. Hosted by the iconic clown duo, Band Practice Leftovers Night is a strange and […]

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Leftovers Night with Band Practice

July 17 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

RED BELL by Katherine Swan

July 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

When ex-dancer Rina shows up at Hank’s gym wanting to learn how to box, she embarks on a journey that will forever transform her. When ex-dancer Rina shows up at […]

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