Your New LGBTQ+ Social Calendar!
Chicago Social Butterflies 🦋Celebrate, Connect and Thrive
Hi, Butterflies 🦋
Welcome to our LGBTQ+ social calendar, your go-to resource for connecting and celebrating within our diverse community. Stay informed about local events that range from important fundraisers to advocacy panels, to the next best dance party. Whether you want to make new friends, learn about LGBTQ+ issues, or enjoy a fun night out, our calendar has something for everyone. Join us in fostering a supportive environment where every voice is heard and valued. Let's build a stronger, more connected community together!

✨ Seize the Year! Your 2025 Events Are Here ✨

Plan your year with us.

Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (An Unauthorized Musical Parody)
  • January 5, 2025
Book Club Run of The Great Believers
  • January 16, 2025
Sapphic Women’s Sports Fan Club: The Unrivaled Event
  • January 17, 2025
An Evening with Roxane Gay and Sasha-Ann Simons
  • February 19, 2025
Queer Eye: The Fab Five Live!
  • February 23, 2025
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opalga+ oak park are lesbian and gay association
January 5, 2025
Sunday, January 5, 2025 – 11 a.m – 1 p.m.Robert’s...
Chi-Pride Volunteer Opportunities
January 12, 2025
Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with Howard...
The Closet Speed Dating 35+
January 12, 2025
Join Sapphic Before Sunset and @hotpotatoheartshotpotato at our first official...
Stay Human You Animal Fred Cavair Robinson
January 12, 2025
Stay Human You Animal is a one-person show featuring Fred Cavair...
Read & Run Chicago
January 16, 2025
Join Read & Run Chicago, Gerber/Hart Library & Archives, and...
$10 - 35
Sapphic Women's Sports Fan Club
January 17, 2025
Sick of bars not airing women’s sports? Looking for more...
Chi-Pride Volunteer Opportunities
January 18, 2025
Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with the...
Chi-Pride Volunteer Opportunities
January 18, 2025
Join us as we gather community input from multiple stakeholders...
Artemis Singers-Feb-25
February 1, 2025
Mark your calendar for our next concert “All About Love”...
$12 - 50
Open Space Arts: Mr. Parker
February 16, 2025
“Mr. Parker” tells the story of Terry Parker, a middle-aged...
$20 - 25
Roxane Gay interviewed by Sasha Ann Simons
February 19, 2025
Join WBEZ in conversation with New York Times best-selling author...
Junior Councils 36th Annual Snowball Gala
February 22, 2025
Join Junior Council for the 36th Annual Snowball Gala! Snowball...
$185 - 250
Junior Councils 36th Annual Snowball Gala
February 22, 2025
Join Junior Council for the 36th Annual Snowball Gala! Snowball...
$185 - 250
Center on Halsted Human First Gala
March 29, 2025
Each year Center on Halsted’s signature Human First Gala brings...
AFC 40 Anniversary Party
April 5, 2025
In 2025, AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) will commemorate 40 years...
Howard Brown 50th Anniversary Dinner
April 26, 2025
As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we want to honor...
Chicago House
May 4, 2025
SAVE THE DATE for the highly anticipated Chicago House Spring...
opalga+ oak park are lesbian and gay association
January 5, 2025
Sunday, January 5, 2025 – 11 a.m – 1 p.m.Robert’s...
Artemis Singers-Feb-25
February 1, 2025
Mark your calendar for our next concert “All About Love”...
$12 - 50
Kylie Minogue Live
April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. Kylie...
$64.50+
Charli xcx
April 28, 2025
Monday, Apr 28, 2025 • 8:00 PMAllstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls
August 17, 2025
MELISSA ETHERIDGE and INDIGO GIRLS will contribute two dollars ($2.00)...
Roxane Gay interviewed by Sasha Ann Simons
February 19, 2025
Join WBEZ in conversation with New York Times best-selling author...
The Closet Speed Dating 35+
January 12, 2025
Join Sapphic Before Sunset and @hotpotatoheartshotpotato at our first official...
Roxane Gay interviewed by Sasha Ann Simons
February 19, 2025
Join WBEZ in conversation with New York Times best-selling author...
opalga+ oak park are lesbian and gay association
February 25, 2025
Tuesday, February 25 – 6:30 p.m.Cucina Paradiso, 814 North Blvd.,...
Pride Independence Chicago Black Pride 2025
July 3, 2025
David Dodd Events, Rails Marketing Group and Chicago Urban Pride...
Read & Run Chicago
January 16, 2025
Join Read & Run Chicago, Gerber/Hart Library & Archives, and...
$10 - 35
Stay Human You Animal Fred Cavair Robinson
January 12, 2025
Stay Human You Animal is a one-person show featuring Fred Cavair...
Open Space Arts: Mr. Parker
February 16, 2025
“Mr. Parker” tells the story of Terry Parker, a middle-aged...
$20 - 25
Queer Eye: Fab Five Live! Chicago
February 23, 2025
For the first time ever, the Fab 5 are bringing...
$53 - 93
Juno Birch The Probed Tour
May 1, 2025
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s...
$36.75 - 136
Chi-Pride Volunteer Opportunities
January 12, 2025
Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with Howard...
Chi-Pride Volunteer Opportunities
January 18, 2025
Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with the...
Chi-Pride Volunteer Opportunities
January 18, 2025
Join us as we gather community input from multiple stakeholders...
Sapphic Women's Sports Fan Club
January 17, 2025
Sick of bars not airing women’s sports? Looking for more...
Trans Youth Family Action Summit
March 8, 2025
In these uncertain times, Center on Halsted’s Trans Youth and...
Trans Youth Family Action Summit
March 8, 2025
In these uncertain times, Center on Halsted’s Trans Youth and...
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