# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Mill | variety show & open mic - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: 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⭐️ THE AUGUST SHOW ⭐️ ? Please join us for The Mill, a monthly variety show & open mic that happens on the third Thursday of every month raising money for charity. The night begins with five featured performers and then we open the floor for our all-genres open mic. This month's performances include ? pole dancing by Margaux Blue ? poetry by Stephanie Liang and Fred Schmalz ? upbright bass by Kayla King ? puppetry by Samuel J Lewis ? drums by Hunter Diamond This month, we are fundraising for Greater Chicago Food Depository. Right now, one in five households in Chicago experiences food insecurity. GCFD supplies food pantries throughout Chicago and provides resources for SNAP/LINK, Medicad and other assistance programs. ? We are Millstone (@christie.vbati & Noah Zanella), a micro-micro press that publishes Millstone, a bi-annual print literary & arts journal and hosts THE MILL! _ Our performer submissions are currently open, please follow us @millstone.mag to find the submission form https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a87a0240-9c24-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1111-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a8c08120-9c24-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-mill-variety-show-and-open-mic/100001995051510774 - **Event Categories**: open-mic, art, charities, literary-art, performances, entertainment, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Burlington Bar - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Burlington Bar - **lat**: 41.92452249999999 - **long**: -87.7131959 - **full address**: Burlington Bar, 3425 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Mill | variety show & open mic - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e62c169f15d380b482d768ff254f7da9046e4b2392ea9e36897ad6bd6906f5dc-rimg-w1200-h1139-dc050d08-gmir.jpg?v=1784943080 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Mill | variety show & open mic being held? - **A:** The Mill | variety show & open mic takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Burlington Bar, 3425 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for The Mill | variety show & open mic? - **A:** The Mill | variety show & open mic is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Mill | variety show & open mic? - **A:** The Mill | variety show & open mic is organized by Millstone. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Mill | variety show & open mic is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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