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SUMMARY:FYI: FAB IT YOURSELF with Lúc Ami✨
DESCRIPTION:A beginner’s guide to upcycling your clothes!\n\n\nMove at your own pace as host Lúc Ami walks you through a variety of methods to alter your clothing with flair! \nMaterials can be provided\, but crafters are also encouraged to bring their own materials if they’d like. \nIt’s $5 if you bring your own clothes or $10 if you’d like to shop for a piece! \nAGENDA: \n\nDoors at 7PM: Grab a drink and/or treat\n7PM – 7:30PM: Make friends & shop for a clothing item if you didn’t bring one\n7:30 – 9ish?: Workshop starts~ Find a spot in the workspace & get comfy!\nWe’ll close out with a runway of your new creations! (Participation optional but encouraged)\n\n \nMEET THE HOST: \nLúc Ami is Chicago based drag artist who brings an otherworldly and unique flair to all their creations. They have spent the last 10 years specializing in sustainable\, affordable and whimsical costume making. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn how to alter clothing to your personal style in a way that transforms and elevates them for whatever occaision you wear them to!
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/fyi-fab-it-yourself-with-luc-ami%e2%9c%a8/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Rachel León: How We See the Gray
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a conversation with editor Rachel León on her debut novel How We See the Gray\n\n\nThe 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 and signing after. Doors open at 7pm on Thursday\, May 21st. Beverages and books will be available for purchase throughout the event! \n \nABOUT THE BOOK\nFoster care is a disaster in Rockford\, Illinois. Meredith\, a social worker and single mom\, is stretched beyond thin but determined to protect her kids: not only her son\, but those on her caseload too. When the stress of the job has her breaking her sobriety\, the foundations of her life begin to tremble. After drinking too much\, she makes a mistake that puts her preschooler in jeopardy\, and Meredith finds herself in a situation that mirrors her clients’ as she loses custody of her son. In her fight to get him back\, Meredith experiences the system from the outside—while still working for the kids inside of it. Set over the course of a year\, this riveting documentary-esque novel is told from multiple perspectives\, including those of case workers\, birth parents\, foster parents\, and foster children. Written with the working-class humor and heart that defines the Midwest\, How We See the Gray is a story about mistakes\, second chances\, and trying to do better in a system that seems doomed to fail. \n \nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nRachel León (she/they) is a writer\, editor\, and social worker\, who has worked in child welfare for nearly two decades. She serves as Managing Director for Chicago Review of Books and Fiction Director for Arcturus. Their work has been supported by StoryStudio Chicago\, Tin House\, Poets & Writers\, and the Illinois Arts Council. León is the author of the novel\, How We See the Gray. \n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\nMegan Stielstra is the author of three collections: Everyone Remain Calm\, Once I Was Cool\, and The Wrong Way to Save Your Life. Her work appears in Best American Essays\, New York Times\, Chicago Tribune\, The Believer\, Poets & Writers\, Tin House\, and elsewhere. A longtime company member with 2nd Story\, she has told stories for National Public Radio\, the Museum of Contemporary Art\, and theatres\, festivals\, and classrooms across the country. She is an acquiring editor at Northwestern University Press.
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/a-conversation-with-rachel-leon-how-we-see-the-gray/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:FEM/THEM Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy
DESCRIPTION:If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage\, this is your night diva! Hosted by Preeti Thaker and Jordan Levene\n\n\nPreeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + Non-Binary Comics!\nIf you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage\, this is your night diva! \n  \nWHAT’S THE PLAN?\n• 7:30 PM — arrive responsibly early\, wonder what the vibe is gonna be like. Support the space by buying a drink! \n• 8:00 PM — the mic starts\, the chaos begins \n• Sign-ups close at 9 PM because of boundaries \n  \nSET DETAILS\n• 4 minutes of pure lightning \n• 5 minutes if you buy a drink — please support and tip our bartenders ♥️ \n  \nCAN MEN ATTEND?\nOf course! \nMen can sit\, watch\, hydrate\, clap\, and support women (a skill we’d love to see more of) \nWe kindly ask that you practice not-mansplaining \nIf you feel a mansplanation rising in your throat\, please swallow it \n  \nANYTHING ELSE?\nBring the vibes baby! This is our first time doing a comedy open mic and we’d love to make it a tradition. Come through! \n  \nxx \nPreeti & Jordan
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/fem-them-comedy-open-mic-at-the-understudy-4/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:FEM/THEM Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy
DESCRIPTION:If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage\, this is your night diva! Hosted by Preeti Thaker and Jordan Levene\n\n\nPreeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + Non-Binary Comics!\nIf you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage\, this is your night diva! \n  \nWHAT’S THE PLAN?\n• 7:30 PM — arrive responsibly early\, wonder what the vibe is gonna be like. Support the space by buying a drink! \n• 8:00 PM — the mic starts\, the chaos begins \n• Sign-ups close at 9 PM because of boundaries \n  \nSET DETAILS\n• 4 minutes of pure lightning \n• 5 minutes if you buy a drink — please support and tip our bartenders ♥️ \n  \nCAN MEN ATTEND?\nOf course! \nMen can sit\, watch\, hydrate\, clap\, and support women (a skill we’d love to see more of) \nWe kindly ask that you practice not-mansplaining \nIf you feel a mansplanation rising in your throat\, please swallow it \n  \nANYTHING ELSE?\nBring the vibes baby! This is our first time doing a comedy open mic and we’d love to make it a tradition. Come through! \n  \nxx \nPreeti & Jordan
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/fem-them-comedy-open-mic-at-the-understudy-5/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:Skin Lab Workshop w/ EO Apothecary
DESCRIPTION:A workshop designed to create an at-home mini facial guided by a master esthetician.\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to create an at-home mini facial  guided by master estheticians from EO Apothecary! \nA fun activity for friends and loved ones✨ \n \nWhat’s Covered?\n\nWe identify your skin type and needs\nWe do an audit of your current skin care\nLearn about skincare ingredients\nYou’ll make your own sheet masks\nWe’ll guide you step-by-step for a DIY facial
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/skin-lab-workshop-w-eo-apothecary/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:KAPWA: a filipino variety + mutual aid show
DESCRIPTION:an evening of music\, film\, poetry\, comedy\, and burlesque featuring an all-filipino cast. Hosted by KT and Jett~\n\n\n \n\nand 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 18+ \nearly bird tickets are PWYC or $15. $20 at the door – so get them ASAP bb! \n(if you’re buying a PWYC ticket\, you can purchase it under the donations section in ticketing!) \n \nsee you there love✨ \nline-up\n\ndante bastos\ndiwa\nKT & Kai\nteddy gonzalez and renzo\njett parr\nmike triplett\n\nhosted by KT and jett \n \n50% of ticket proceeds will go towards a family affected by 🧊
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/kapwa-a-filipino-variety-mutual-aid-show/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:RAVING by Simon Paisley Day
DESCRIPTION:A play reading of RAVING by Simon Paisley Day produced by Exit\, Pursued by a Play Reading.\n\n\n‘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…’ \nBriony and Keith are not finding parenthood easy so their friends the delightful Ross and Rosy\, engineer a relaxing weekend away in intelligent adult company\, good food and drink\, complete rest – and absolutely no children. But making up the numbers by inviting the unpredictable Charles and Serena doesn’t make things restful. Add an uninvited anarchic adolescent and a fanatical farmer and Briony and Keith’s idyllic weekend erupts into total chaos… \nAn uproarious study of modern parenting and matrimonial tribulations. \n** CAST & CREATIVE TEAM TO BE ANNOUNCED **
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/raving-by-simon-paisley-day/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:BOOK LAUNCH with Jeffrey Masten: Edward II
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a conversation with editor Jeffrey Masten on the Arden Early modern Edition of Edward II\n\n\nCelebrate the launch of the  \nBeverages and books will be available for purchase throughout the event! \n \nABOUT THE BOOK\nVivid and daring in Marlowe’s time and ours\, Edward II has captivated generations of readers\, audiences and performers with its evocative portrayal of passionate friendship\, kingly power and brutal retribution. Leading scholar Jeffrey Masten’s new edition of Marlowe’s great tragedy distils its importance for the history of queer sexuality\, historical drama and modern performance alike. Drawing on new research into Edward’s earliest readers\, as well as modern stage\, film and operatic adaptations\, Masten unpacks the play’s early meanings and modern resonances to spotlight its radical potential across a span of 400 years. \n \nThis edition gives students a modernised\, comprehensively annotated text with a detailed\, illustrated introduction addressing Marlowe’s life and education\, the play’s influence as a history play and its sexual\, religious and national politics. Highlighted as well are Derek Jarman’s landmark queer film adaption of Edward II and celebrated performances by Ian McKellen\, Derek Jacobi and Tilda Swinton. \n \nABOUT THE EDITOR\nGuggenheim Fellow and Northwestern professor Jeffrey Masten is the editor of the newArden edition of Christopher Marlowe’s queer masterpiece\, Edward II. He is the authorof prize-winning scholarship on Marlowe\, Shakespeare\, the history of sexuality\, and early modern drama. Masten’s books include Queer Philologies: Sex\, Language\, and Affect in Shakespeare’s Time (2016)\, and Textual Intercourse: Collaboration\, Authorship\, and Sexualities in Renaissance Drama (1997)\, as well as an edition of Thomas Middleton’s collaborative play The Old Law (2007). At Northwestern\, Masten is Professor of English and Gender & Sexuality Studies and Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence.
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/book-launch-with-jeffrey-masten-edward-ii/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:TTRPG Journaling Workshop w/ The Mind of Guy
DESCRIPTION:A writing and journaling workshop for the DND girlies!\n\n\nCome 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). \n \nThis event has ticketed tiers depending on your jounaling and stationary needs~ \nTier 1: GM’s Quest Jotter + Stickers $5 \nTier 2 : GM’s Quest Jotter + RP Mechanical Pencil + Stickers $10 \nTier 3: GM’s Quest Journal + RP Mechanical Pencil + RP GM’s Quest Jotter + Stickers $20 \nThank you so much to our sponsors\, Roll & Play Press and Roll20!
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/ttrpg-journaling-workshop-w-the-mind-of-guy/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ari Gato Attempts to Share the Spotlight: A Murderously Funny Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Chicago drag superstar\, Ari Gato\, is BACK with a BANG this summer for a night of fun\, music\, and MURDER!\n\n\nJoin Ari as her “solo” cabaret falls apart once again as she’s forced to share the spotlight\, but this time… there are CONSEQUENCES! \nA night of amazing singing\, stories\, and laughter to close out your Pride Season that you WON’T want to miss. Featuring the talents of Jon Jackson\, Laura Vidal\, Bosston and Alex Newkirk on the keys\, you know you’re in for an unforgettable show. And somebody will DIE! \n \nCome find out who on June 27th at The Understudy Coffee & Books! \nTickets are PWYC (pay for a ticket via the “Donation” section) or a suggested donation of $15. See you there✨
URL:https://www.theunderstudy.com/event/ari-gato-attempts-to-share-the-spotlight-a-murderously-funny-cabaret/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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