The Underground Writers Society at Dorothy

Whether you're trying to start a new writing practice, or just need to finish up the last chapter of your novel (or anything in between), come do it with us at Dorothy at The Underground Writing Society!

All night we'll be hosting writers like we do readers at our monthly Silent Book Club. We'll play instrumental music all night to channel the brainwaves, leave the lights on a little higher than usual and overall gather in writing comraiderie.

• Laptops are welcome, but old fashioned writing by hand is encouraged. If you bring your laptop, charging areas are limited. We ask you keep your screens dim and sounds muted!
• Space is limited, early arrivals are encouraged!
• Typewriters, while beautiful, should be left at home.

From 7-8pm we are holding our first WRITERS POWER HOUR. Every 10 minutes we will call out a new prompt for writers inspiration. Change what you’re working on each time, skip the prompt if you're uninspired or incorporate it into your existing work. Before you leave, share your favorite line or passage you’ve written with us to enter for a chance to win a punch for up to 6 people on a future visit (some restrictions apply).

Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Avenue. If you are a guest who requires elevator access, please wait by the black doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff: 773-770-3799 for assistance.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United States