The Mill | variety show & open mic

Thu May 21 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-05:00

Burlington Bar | Chicago

Millstone
Publisher/HostMillstone
The Mill | variety show & open mic
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Join a group of freaks & geeks at The Burlington for The Mill, a "literary" variety show and all-genres open mic fundraising for charity.
About this Event

This month, we're fundraising for the Trans Up Front IL. The night opens with FIVE featured performances, 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.


This month, our performances include:

  1. Shadow Puppetry
  2. Experimental Movement/Dance
  3. Experimental Instrumentation with Mandolin & Brass Instruments
  4. Comedy
  5. Poetry


Hosted by Millstone, a queer, half-Black art organizer and micro press that publishes the bi-annual print journal (Millstone). Follow us at @millstone.mag for event updates and submissions calls.


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🕑: 07:00 PM
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

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

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