The Understudy

Goody Vault Popup
2023-05-27 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | The Understudy, 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
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We’re excited to host @thegoodyvault in our lounge this Saturday, May 27th! Join us to browse new (old) threads reworked by Emanuel alongside our usual books and brews. We’re huge fans of Emanuel’s eye for detail and his extraordinary craftsmanship, so come get some new summer pieces!
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See you there ✨

Independent Bookstore Day
2023-04-29 | The Understudy, 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Join us at The Understudy on Saturday, April 29th for the 10th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day! This is an excellent opportunity to support us and Chicago’s independent bookselling community!📚☕️
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The annual Indie Bookstore crawl is a one day national party celebrating indie bookstores.
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Here’s how it works this year: Readers use the map at ChiLoveBooks.com to plan their itineraries. On Saturday, April 29th readers pick up their #ChiLoveBooks passport from the participating store of their choice. Only a small initial purchase is required to get the passport and your first stamp, and then you will get a stamp at each additional participating store you visit that day!
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The payoff comes for visits at the following levels:
📖 Visit TEN stores in one day and get 10% off at all participating bookstores for an ENTIRE YEAR.
📕Visit FIFTEEN stores in one day and get 15% off at all bookstores listed below for an ENTIRE YEAR.
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Readers are encouraged to post snapshots of their purchases and themselves at their favorite stores on #ChiLoveBooks. See you there✨

Bramble Theatre Presents: ROOTED by Ben Locke
2023-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | The Understudy, 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
The Understudy Coffee and Books is proud to host its first collaborative event with their neighbors Bramble Theatre Company! This event takes place during The Understudy’s Grand Opening weekend.
Please note this event is pay what you can. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The reading will begin at 7:30 pm and runs approximately 90 minutes. Our cafe will be open for refreshments.
Rooted tells the story of 3 witches who resurrect a famous witch from the past to help them get an unwanted man out of their sacred home. It’s a show about sisterhood, what we hold on to, and what’s worth our sacrifices and magic.
Ben F. Locke – Playwright
Karissa Murrell Myers – Director
Ky Anderson – Kassie
Aja Singletary – Bailey
Haley Bolithon – Ryan
Stephanie Shum – Merna
Gabby Diaz – Isobel
Carolyn Hu Bradbury – Stage Directions

Ribbon Cutting
2023-03-25 | IL
