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6pm doors / 6:30 readings / 9pm jazz / no cover Matt McCarthy is the founder, editor, and publisher of the Milwaukee Avenue Messenger and the author of the rock 'n' roll novel Livestock! (highfalutin media). Matt lives in Avondale, Chicago, with his wife and their two cats. Eder I. Aguilar is from and now teaches in Logan Square/Avondale. His family has called the neighborhood home since 1977. He was recently published in the Chicago Tribune. Chicago has his heart. Follow him at @youngederwrites on IG. Z.D. Jones is a writer and poet studying at the University of Chicago. They are originally from Des Plaines, Illinois. Their work has appeared in Cult. Magazine and is forthcoming in Michigan City Review of Books, Noise Magazine, and LABYRINTHINE. Phoebe Nerem is a creative writer and visual artist torn between beauty and terror. Their work explores queerness, feeling crazy, and having a romantic fascination with fire. After miraculously earning their Bachelor's from DePaul University, their artistic and written work has been featured in various publications, including Get Back To Print's 'Luminous Beings Are We' and Sabr Tooth Tiger Magazine's debut issue.

Dorian's & Bucketlisters Presents Jazz Happy Hour w/ Anthony Bruno Doors at 6PM Show at 6:30PM 21+ Happy Hour drink specials all night!

The mic + the bar will be open 🎤🍻We’re just hanging upstairs w/ video games this time 😎Cam’s pretty good but needs to be humbled, so come thru 🕹️(Although it’s MKDS Peach + Yoshi depicted in the flyer, we will of course be playing MK8 for the Switch 🤓) Strictly 21+ this time ❤️‍🩹Next fully-produced 18+ open mic after this will be next Tue, June 16th 🎬

SOUTH LOOP STANDUP A brand new standup comedy showcase in Chicago’s South Loop! Every Tuesday at Reggies! Instagram

Folksinger Willi Carlisle holds tight the conviction that love is bigger than hate, and no-one is expendable. Carlisles music has always been a dance between absurdity, spectacle, and philosophy. On his fourth studio album, Winged Victory, Carlisle returns with his signature blend of traditionally-rooted folk music and kaleidoscope of oddball characters to confer with his core tenets in more overt and provocative ways. Carlisle delivers Victory as the next chapter in his long-running direct address to the hope that by understanding our collective suffering we might be free of it. Hes intent on creating art and a well-rounded life in a broken world. The idea began with 2022s Peculiar, Missouri when Carlisle proclaimed your hearts a big tent, everybody gets in. After gathering together all the worlds weirdos and misfits under the big tent, with 2024s Critterland, Carlisle let them loose into the world. Now, on Winged Victory, they speak for themselves, unencumbered by social expectations. Victory, Carlisles first self-produced album, will be released June 27 via Signature Sounds. It both indulges a few of his wildest dreams (including a version of Richard Thompsons Beeswing, among several traditional folk song covers), and feels like the inevitable sequel to Critterlands charismatic menagerie of chaos. Though occasionally raunchy, and routinely provocative, Victory is not afraid to make a spectacle for the sake of a point. Victory should be understood as a reflection. It revels in the beauty of tiny, monetarily-worthless moments and things, offering with them a consideration of our innate humanity.

Covet is the baby and brainchild of guitarist and songwriter/composer Yvette Young,conceived as a sort-of-rebellion against and simultaneously an extension of her classicalroots. The band was founded in the Bay Area, California, with the intention of fusing lushpost-rock soundscapes with the more intricate elements of progressive music, with melody and emotion at the forefront, evolving with each release. The name came from Yvettes love for the band Basement, as well as a fondness for the meaning of the word: to want something really badly, which is what the whole creative process feels like to her: a sort of yearning.

A weekly residency w/ Nora O'Connor coming this June at the Hideout. Tuesday, June 9 "Singers Galore" w/ guest singers Janet Bean, Amalea Tshilds, Marydee Reynolds, Julie Pomerleau, Jeanine O'Toole, Angela James, Jane Roberts and L.Wyatt

Tuesday, June 9 312unes presents… Write Club; It’s Time for the Pollinator Combatants: SUN (Jasmine Henri-Jordan) v MOON (Nestor Gomez) * POOL (Erin Kahoa) v LAKE (Jacoby Cochran) * SWEAT (Chris Walsh) v TEARS (Behzad Dabu) Suggested Donation at Door / 21 & Over / Doors: 7pm / Event: 7:30pm-9:30pm WRITE CLUB is the world’s greatest competitive reading series, featuring only the most audacious and fearsome of writers and performers. It’s Live Lit at its most vibrant and visceral.

Folksinger Willi Carlisle holds tight the conviction that love is bigger than hate, and no-one is expendable. Carlisles music has always been a dance between absurdity, spectacle, and philosophy. On his fourth studio album, Winged Victory, Carlisle returns with his signature blend of traditionally-rooted folk music and kaleidoscope of oddball characters to confer with his core tenets in more overt and provocative ways. Carlisle delivers Victory as the next chapter in his long-running direct address to the hope that by understanding our collective suffering we might be free of it. Hes intent on creating art and a well-rounded life in a broken world. The idea began with 2022s Peculiar, Missouri when Carlisle proclaimed your hearts a big tent, everybody gets in. After gathering together all the worlds weirdos and misfits under the big tent, with 2024s Critterland, Carlisle let them loose into the world. Now, on Winged Victory, they speak for themselves, unencumbered by social expectations. Victory, Carlisles first self-produced album, will be released June 27 via Signature Sounds. It both indulges a few of his wildest dreams (including a version of Richard Thompsons Beeswing, among several traditional folk song covers), and feels like the inevitable sequel to Critterlands charismatic menagerie of chaos. Though occasionally raunchy, and routinely provocative, Victory is not afraid to make a spectacle for the sake of a point. Victory should be understood as a reflection. It revels in the beauty of tiny, monetarily-worthless moments and things, offering with them a consideration of our innate humanity.

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘ Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

Join us for a jam session with some of this town's very best jazz acts! Chicago has a rich history of jazz music and the current scene is alive with all sorts of wonderful musicians. Saxophonist Aidan Buck will lead a house band in a set before opening up the floor for musicians in the audience to join in on the fun.

APE VERMIN Progressive sludge metal. For fans of, High on fire, Crowbar, Mastodon, Sepultura & Conan Autumn Sky Passage by Jeff Scott Castle Facebook Instagram MEAN GREEN Mean Green, who consist of Jake Helms (vocals, guitar), Alex Weirback (bass), and James Matthews (drums). They embrace the core of Metal music and creates a strong, passionate, and unapologetic sound. A sense of gloom and misery permeates their music, which is frequently distinguished by sluggish, crushing riffs, thudding drumming, and eerie voices. Autumn Sky Passage by Jeff Scott Castle Facebook Instagram PSYTHON Heavy ass psych metal from Chicago Autumn Sky Passage by Jeff Scott Castle Instagram GUTTURAL ~Hail the new era of Metal Music~ Welcome to Guttural Band Website Spotify Facebook Instagram

Chicago Cellar Boys featuring: Andy Schumm – cornet, clarinet, saxophone John Otto – clarinet, saxophone Natalie Scharf – clarinet, saxophone Jim Barrett – banjo, guitar Paul Asaro – piano, vocals Dan Anderson – tuba, bass

Get $5 off any salad, sandwich, or pizza on show days—just show your CHUC ticket to redeem. Chicago Underground Comedy is one of the longest-running comedy shows in town, bringing audiences a mix of the freshest voices and most seasoned comedians. Known for its unfiltered humor, it’s a must-see event for comedy lovers and anyone looking for a great night out. Whether you’re discovering rising talent or catching your favorite local comics, Chicago Underground Comedy guarantees big laughs and unforgettable moments. Join us every Tuesday at 8 PM at Beat Kitchen for a night that defines Chicago comedy. *CHUC takes place in our upstairs room and is not ADA accessible. TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 21+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘ Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

Notes on Masculinity returns in June with another allstar cast and your hosts, SwitchtheBoiWonder and Po'Chop. Drag, Burlesque, and more!