There’s Something For Everyone
The Understudy is a theatre bookstore and coffee shop for people looking to get lost in a good book, enjoy a passionate conversation, or cozy up with a delicious cup of coffee.
stationary + sticker swap & collage meet up w/ jett
May 13 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
calling all junk journaling and collage girlies! have any old stickers you’d like to get rid of? hang out with us, make some friends & art~ Wanna make some friends […]
stationary + sticker swap & collage meet up w/ jett
May 13 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
FYI: FAB IT YOURSELF with Lúc Ami✨
May 20 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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 […]
FYI: FAB IT YOURSELF with Lúc Ami✨
May 20 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
A Conversation with Rachel León: How We See the Gray
May 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Enjoy a conversation with editor Rachel León on her debut novel How We See the Gray The Understudy and Chicago Review of Books are sponsoring the Chicago launch of Rachel […]
A Conversation with Rachel León: How We See the Gray
May 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
FEM/THEM Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy
May 22 @ 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 + […]
FEM/THEM Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy
May 22 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
FEM/THEM Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy
May 22 @ 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 + […]
FEM/THEM Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy
May 22 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
KAPWA: a filipino variety + mutual aid show
May 29 @ 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm
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 […]
KAPWA: a filipino variety + mutual aid show
May 29 @ 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm
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