Events

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 + […]

Playwright Sylvan Oswald on his play PONYABOUT THE PLAYA seminal work of trans theater brought to the page for the first timeWhen Pony, a formerly incarcerated trans guy, moves to a small rural town to start a new life, he quickly becomes entangled with its isolated community. He starts to fall for a waitress who […]

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 as she's forced to share the spotlight, but this time... there are CONSEQUENCES!A night of amazing singing, stories, and laughter to close out your Pride Season […]

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 showcase with a concert style book launch for Chicago poet, Shivani Gupta’s debut collection, my mother is a mixed metaphor, published by Rockwood Press. Personalized signed […]