# The Understudy Coffee and Books

The Understudy Coffee and Books is a theatre-focused bookstore and specialty cafe in Andersonville, Chicago. They host play readings, cabarets, creative workshops, and comedy open mics.

**Address:** 5457 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640
**Website:** https://theunderstudy.com/
**Price range:** $
**Social:** <https://www.instagram.com/theunderstudychi/>


## Hours

- **Monday:** 8am–6pm
- **Tuesday:** 8am–6pm
- **Wednesday:** 8am–6pm
- **Thursday:** 8am–6pm
- **Friday:** 8am–6pm
- **Saturday:** 8am–6pm
- **Sunday:** 8am–6pm


## Coming up

- [TTRPG Journaling Workshop w/ The Mind of Guy](https://aville.net/event/514/) — Thursday, June 4 · 7:30–6pm
- [Ari Gato Attempts to Share the Spotlight: A Murderously Funny Cabaret](https://aville.net/event/515/) — Saturday, June 27 · 8–6pm



## Recent flyers

- [FEM/THEM Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy](https://aville.net/event/520/) — Friday, May 22 · 7:30–6pm
- [Skin Lab Workshop w/ EO Apothecary](https://aville.net/event/519/) — Wednesday, May 27 · 7:30–6pm
- [KAPWA: a filipino variety + mutual aid show](https://aville.net/event/518/) — Friday, May 29 · 8:15–6pm
- [RAVING by Simon Paisley Day](https://aville.net/event/517/) — Monday, June 1 · 7:30–6pm
- [BOOK LAUNCH with Jeffrey Masten: Edward II](https://aville.net/event/516/) — Tuesday, June 2 · 7–6pm


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