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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.

The Creative Workspace

March 4 @ 7:00 pm10:00 pm

A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]

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The Creative Workspace
March 4 @ 7:00 pm10:00 pm

Snacks with Chats: Let’s Talk Local!

March 9 @ 7:00 pm9:00 pm

Join us for an evening of community, fundraising and a discussion on organizing and local elections. Hosted by The Local Lab co. Join us for our first Chats With Snacks […]

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Snacks with Chats: Let’s Talk Local!
March 9 @ 7:00 pm9:00 pm

The Creative Workspace

March 11 @ 7:00 pm10:00 pm

A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]

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The Creative Workspace
March 11 @ 7:00 pm10:00 pm

Again and Again and Again: on writing and reflection

March 16 @ 7:30 pm9:00 pm

A prose-based generative writing workshop hosted by Tori Rego and Taylor Thornburg. “Again and Again and Again: On Writing and Reflection” is a prose-based generative writing workshop hosted by Tori […]

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Again and Again and Again: on writing and reflection
March 16 @ 7:30 pm9:00 pm

The Creative Workspace

March 18 @ 7:00 pm10:00 pm

A space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p – 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~ A weekly space where artists can […]

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The Creative Workspace
March 18 @ 7:00 pm10:00 pm

Fem/Them Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy

March 20 @ 8:00 pm10:00 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
March 20 @ 8:00 pm10:00 pm

ikaros ensemble and cloud community college presents: threaded

March 24 @ 8:30 pm10:00 pm

explore shades of tenderness, relationship, and community through music and spoken word Love serves as a needle pulling thread, fastening the connection between our souls. It takes on many forms, […]

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ikaros ensemble and cloud community college presents: threaded
March 24 @ 8:30 pm10:00 pm

March Lobo Book Club: The White Hot by Quiara Alegría Hudes

March 29 @ 7:00 pm8:30 pm

A monthly book club collab between Pizza Lobo x The Understudy. Hosted by Magdalena and Chloe✨ A monthly book club collab between Pizza Lobo Andersonville and The Understudy~ Grab a […]

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March Lobo Book Club: The White Hot by Quiara Alegría Hudes
March 29 @ 7:00 pm8:30 pm

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Theatre Bookstore, Coffee Shop, Inspiration Hub
Triple Threat
Theatre Bookstore, Coffee Shop, Inspiration Hub
Triple Threat
Theatre Bookstore, Coffee Shop, Inspiration Hub
Triple Threat
Theatre Bookstore, Coffee Shop, Inspiration Hub
Triple Threat