The Mill | variety show & open mic

Thu Jan 08 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-06:00

Burlington Bar | Chicago

Millstone
Publisher/HostMillstone
The Mill | variety show & open mic
Advertisement
Literary variety show & open mic for the freaks & the geeks. Fundraising for local Chicago charity!
About this Event

Come join a group of freaks and geeks at Burlington Bar for The Mill, a literary variety show and all-genres open mic raising funds for local Chicago charities! This month, we're fundraising for the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC).


The night opens with FOUR featured performances from artists across disciplines, followed by an all-genres open mic where anything goes. Poets, musicians, comedians, experimental playwrights, performance artists, clowns, mimes, puppeteers-- everyone is welcome!


We’ll have a house guitar (BYO instruments if you can), two amps, and a mic. Backing tracks are welcome. Chaos is encouraged.


Hosted by Millstone, a queer, half-Black art collective and indie press that publishes a bi-annual print journal (Millstone) and hosts art events around Chicago.

Follow us at @millstone.mag for updates, lineups, and submissions calls.


Event Photos
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Burlington Bar, 3425 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Chicago

Led Zeppelin 2 - Tribute Band
Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm Led Zeppelin 2 - Tribute Band

House Of Blues - Chicago

Led Zeppelin 2 - Tribute Band - 2 Day Pass
Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm Led Zeppelin 2 - Tribute Band - 2 Day Pass

House Of Blues - Chicago

Six Foot Blonde
Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm Six Foot Blonde

Lincoln Hall

State Champs
Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm State Champs

The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago

Swamp Dogg
Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm Swamp Dogg

Metro Chicago

Argentine Tango Class For Couples
Thu, 08 Jan at 06:45 pm Argentine Tango Class For Couples

Ballroom Dance Chicago

Country Dancing Class Group (West Loop)
Thu, 08 Jan at 06:45 pm Country Dancing Class Group (West Loop)

Ballroom Dance Chicago Loft

Join Us for a B\u00dcNDA Class
Thu, 08 Jan at 06:45 pm Join Us for a BÜNDA Class

BUNDA Lincoln Park

Jessica Seacrest "Of Course It's Good!" Cookbook Launch
Thu, 08 Jan at 07:00 pm Jessica Seacrest "Of Course It's Good!" Cookbook Launch

Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey)

Book Launch: No More Mediocre by Laura Danger
Thu, 08 Jan at 07:00 pm Book Launch: No More Mediocre by Laura Danger

Women & Children First

JANUARY 8: CHICAGO, IL
Thu, 08 Jan at 07:00 pm JANUARY 8: CHICAGO, IL

The Comedy Bar Chicago

Chicago is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Chicago Events