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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The monthly Women's Book Group meets at Women & Children First in Andersonville — Chicago's longtime feminist and queer-friendly bookstore.
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Thu, Jul 23
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Women & Children First, Chicago
Andrea Uptmor author reading at Women & Children First, Chicago, July 23.
Sun, Jul 26
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Women & Children First, Chicago
All-ages Drag Story Hour at Women & Children First, Andersonville, Chicago.
Sun, Aug 23
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Women & Children First, Chicago
All-ages Drag Story Hour at Women & Children First, Andersonville, Chicago.
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