Events

A beginner-friendly multimedia animation workshop hosted by Aria!This Craft Party, hosted by Aria from Memory Hoard, is a beginner-friendly multimedia animation workshop where you’ll learn how to mix analog and digital techniques to make a short 5–10 second video. Using paper, collage, and simple materials, we’ll create movement by hand and bring it to life […]

Come join us for a night full of theatre trivia and fabulous prizes! Hosted by Patrick Zakem and Ben KayeAaaaand we are back with another round of trivia at 7:30 on October 13th with new categories, spoopy drinks and fabulous prizes! Hosted by our friend Patrick Zakem, each round will test your knowledge of. A […]

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 and while refreshing the 'ol stationary and sticker collection? Hang out with us this Wednesday!Doors at 7P, stationary swap @ 7:30P. Don't have anything to swap […]

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 can be provided, but crafters are also encouraged to bring their own materials if they'd like.It's $5 if you bring your own clothes or $10 if you'd […]

Enjoy a conversation with editor Rachel León on her debut novel How We See the GrayThe Understudy and Chicago Review of Books are sponsoring the Chicago launch of Rachel León's debut novel, How We See the Gray. Rachel will be in conversation with Megan Stielstra, as well as reading a selected piece from the novel […]

If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva! Hosted by Preeti Thaker and Jordan LevenePreeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + Non-Binary Comics! If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva!   WHAT’S THE PLAN? • 7:30 PM — arrive responsibly early, wonder […]

If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva! Hosted by Preeti Thaker and Jordan LevenePreeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + Non-Binary Comics! If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva!   WHAT’S THE PLAN? • 7:30 PM — arrive responsibly early, wonder […]

A workshop designed to create an at-home mini facial guided by a master esthetician.This workshop is designed to create an at-home mini facial guided by master estheticians from EO Apothecary!A fun activity for friends and loved ones✨What's Covered?We identify your skin type and needsWe do an audit of your current skin careLearn about skincare ingredientsYou'll […]

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 with us at The Understudy on May 29th for an evening of film, comedy, music, poetry, magic and dance made by all filipinx artists. show is […]

A play reading of RAVING by Simon Paisley Day produced by Exit, Pursued by a Play Reading.‘I sometimes wonder how on earth people as pathetic as you and me are allowed to start a family. It’s far more dangerous than driving a car, and yet there’s not a single test...’Briony and Keith are not finding […]

Enjoy a conversation with editor Jeffrey Masten on the Arden Early modern Edition of Edward IICelebrate the launch of the Beverages and books will be available for purchase throughout the event!ABOUT THE BOOKVivid and daring in Marlowe's time and ours, Edward II has captivated generations of readers, audiences and performers with its evocative portrayal of […]

A writing and journaling workshop for the DND girlies!Come be introduced to the wonderful world of journaling! Learn about the wellness applications of journaling and how journaling can enhance your TTRPG experiences. Hosted by The Mind of Guy (@themindofguy).This event has ticketed tiers depending on your jounaling and stationary needs~Tier 1: GM's Quest Jotter + […]