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!

🎁✨ You are the glitter to my holiday glow. ✨🎁

Under the twinkle lights, we shine even brighter together.

Holiday Horror Story – A Trans and Non-Binary Tale
  • December 13, 2024
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Latina Comedy Christmas Special
  • December 18, 2024
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LATE NIGHT ANDERSONVILLE
  • December 20, 2024
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A Very Steamworks Christmas
  • December 28, 2024
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Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (An Unauthorized Musical Parody)
  • January 5, 2025
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Upcoming Events
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Chicago Cabaret Professionals Merry Measures
Merry Measures! ft. Chicago Cabaret Professionals
December 2, 2024
It’s Chicago Cabaret Professionals FAVORITE holiday event – Merry Measures!...
$28.84
chipride volunteering: Queer Cookie Exchange
Chipride Volunteer + Queer Cookie Exchange and Cards for Hospitalized Kids
December 8, 2024
Come celebrate the Holidays with Chipride Volunteering! We are hosting...
$Free
AIDS Foundation of Chicago
5th Annual Illinois Forum on LGBTQ+ and HIV Aging Issues
December 10, 2024
This event will feature updates from the Director of the...
AIDS Foundation of Chicago
GTZ-IL Plan 2.0 Webinar: Treat Pathway
December 10, 2024
This webinar will provide a deeper dive into the Treat...
$Free
Dyke Night & Sapphic Before Sunset Disco! Funk! Fever!
Dyke Night & Sapphic Before Sunset present Disco! Funk! Fever!
December 11, 2024
DYKE NITE & SAPPHIC BEFORE SUNSET PRESENT DISCO! FUNK! FEVER!...
$10 - 15
opalga+ oak park are lesbian and gay association
OPALGA+: Potlucks – 2nd Friday of the Month
December 13, 2024
Most months we gather to welcome new and existing members...
$Free
Trans Nonbinary Holiday Horror Story
Holiday Horror Story – A Trans and Non-Binary Tale
December 13, 2024
“Holiday Horror Story” (a trans and non-binary tale) is a...
$25
WIGS Queer Dance Party
WIGS – A Queer Dance Party
December 13, 2024
$5 – $10 Pay What You Can online or at...
$5 - 10
Chi-Pride Volunteer Opportunities
Chipride Volunteering + Cornerstone Community Outreach
December 14, 2024
Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we help the elves at...
Boobs and Bingo at the Newport Theater
Boobs and Bingo at the Newport Theater
December 14, 2024
Tantalize your senses and get the weekend started right with...
$15 - 20
Sistah Scrooge Coquie Hughes
SISTAH SCROOGE Red Carpet Movie Premiere
December 14, 2024
Sponsored by Westside Forward, please join us for The Red...
$30
SoFTT
Boots – Holiday Party @Outset
December 14, 2024
Lineup: SoFTT
$20 - 25
All Events
AFC 40 Anniversary Party
AFC 40th Year Anniversary
April 5, 2025
In 2025, AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) will commemorate 40 years...
Howard Brown 50th Anniversary Dinner
Howard Brown Health 50th Anniversary Dinner
April 26, 2025
As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we want to honor...
Chicago House
Spring Brunch and Fashion Show 2025
May 4, 2025
SAVE THE DATE for the highly anticipated Chicago House Spring...
All Benefit/Gala Events
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Merry Measures
Merry Measures! ft. Chicago Cabaret Professionals
December 2, 2024
It’s Chicago Cabaret Professionals FAVORITE holiday event – Merry Measures!...
$28.84
All Cabaret Events
Latina Comedy Christmas Special
Latina Comedy Christmas Special
December 18, 2024
Join us for a night of dinner and laughs with...
$15
All Comedy Events
SoFTT
Boots – Holiday Party @Outset
December 14, 2024
Lineup: SoFTT
$20 - 25
Tommy Bravos Schubas
Tommy Bravos @Schubas
December 15, 2024
 7PM Doors | 7:30PM Show. 18+.  Schubas
$13 - 15
Samba Bamba 30th Anniversary
Samba Bamba 30th Anniversary @Martyrs’
December 18, 2024
Run for the maracas, get out the cocktail shaker and...
$20
Katie Gavin at Thalia Hall
Katie Gavin with Nana Adjoa
December 18, 2024
Katie Gavin’s debut album What A Relief taps into the...
$120
Windy City Performing Arts!
Windy City Performing Arts presents: Illuminate!
December 20, 2024
Windy City Performing Arts has been a beacon of light...
$30 - 45
Charli xcx
Charli xcx
April 28, 2025
Monday, Apr 28, 2025 • 8:00 PMAllstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
All Concert Events
Winter's Wonderrland
Winter’s Wonderrland
December 15, 2024
Ages 21+. Get ready to experience a magical winter wonderland...
$10
Sidetrack Holigays
Sidetrack Holigays
December 19, 2024
You are cordially invited to our annual Customer Appreciation Holiday...
$Free
All Culture Events
Dyke Night & Sapphic Before Sunset Disco! Funk! Fever!
Dyke Night & Sapphic Before Sunset present Disco! Funk! Fever!
December 11, 2024
DYKE NITE & SAPPHIC BEFORE SUNSET PRESENT DISCO! FUNK! FEVER!...
$10 - 15
WIGS Queer Dance Party
WIGS – A Queer Dance Party
December 13, 2024
$5 – $10 Pay What You Can online or at...
$5 - 10
Back to the 90's Party at Meeting House Tavern
Back to the 90’s Party @Meeting House Tavern
December 21, 2024
Get ready to turn back time! Join us on Thursday,...
$Free
All Dance Events
Building the Table at Nobody's Darling
Building the Table (Pt. 4): Celebrating Culture in Policy, Advocacy, and Social Justice
December 15, 2024
“Building the Table” is an in-person extension of ‘The Table...
$Free
All Education Events
opalga+ oak park are lesbian and gay association
OPALGA+: Potlucks – 2nd Friday of the Month
December 13, 2024
Most months we gather to welcome new and existing members...
$Free
All Networking Events
Pride Independence Chicago Black Pride 2025
Pride & Independence: Chicago Black Pride 2025
July 3, 2025
David Dodd Events, Rails Marketing Group and Chicago Urban Pride...
All Pride Events
Late Night Andersonville
LATE NIGHT ANDERSONVILLE
December 20, 2024
Late night holiday shopping in Andersonvile December 6 & 20.
All Shopping Events
Boobs and Bingo at the Newport Theater
Boobs and Bingo at the Newport Theater
December 14, 2024
Tantalize your senses and get the weekend started right with...
$15 - 20
All Sports-Recreation Events
Sistah Scrooge Coquie Hughes
SISTAH SCROOGE Red Carpet Movie Premiere
December 14, 2024
Sponsored by Westside Forward, please join us for The Red...
$30
Throbbin Wood Tom Whalley
PrideArts: Throbbin Wood
December 15, 2024
An Adult Pantomime by Tom Whaley. Directed by Taylor Pasche....
$30 - 35
Queer Eye: Fab Five Live! Chicago
Queer Eye: The Fab Five Live!
December 15, 2024
For the first time ever, the Fab 5 are bringing...
$53 - 93
Judy Christmas The Den Theater
A Judy Christmas returns to The Den Theatre on December 20-22
December 20, 2024
It’s December of 1963, less than two weeks after the...
A Very Steamworks Christmas
A Very Steamworks Christmas
December 28, 2024
It’s Christmas at Steamworks, and all through the baths, all...
$12.50
Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (An Unauthorized Musical Parody)
January 5, 2025
Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to open its 2024/25...
$36 - 52
Stay Human You Animal Fred Cavair Robinson
Stay Human You Animal
January 12, 2025
Stay Human You Animal is a one-person show featuring Fred Cavair...
$12
All Theater Events
AIDS Foundation of Chicago
5th Annual Illinois Forum on LGBTQ+ and HIV Aging Issues
December 10, 2024
This event will feature updates from the Director of the...
AIDS Foundation of Chicago
GTZ-IL Plan 2.0 Webinar: Treat Pathway
December 10, 2024
This webinar will provide a deeper dive into the Treat...
$Free
All Virtual Events
Trans Nonbinary Holiday Horror Story
Holiday Horror Story – A Trans and Non-Binary Tale
December 13, 2024
“Holiday Horror Story” (a trans and non-binary tale) is a...
$25
All Visual Arts Events
chipride volunteering: Queer Cookie Exchange
Chipride Volunteer + Queer Cookie Exchange and Cards for Hospitalized Kids
December 8, 2024
Come celebrate the Holidays with Chipride Volunteering! We are hosting...
$Free
Chi-Pride Volunteer Opportunities
Chipride Volunteering + Cornerstone Community Outreach
December 14, 2024
Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we help the elves at...
Chi-Pride Volunteer Opportunities
Chipride Volunteering + RCS Tuesday Grocery Distribution
December 17, 2024
Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with Ravenswood...
Chi-Pride Volunteer Opportunities
Chipride Volunteering + Brown Elephant/Howard Brown Event
January 12, 2025
Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with Howard...
Chi-Pride Volunteer Opportunities
Chipride Volunteer + Center On Halsted: Card Making Event for LGBTQ+ Seniors
January 18, 2025
Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with the...
Chi-Pride Volunteer Opportunities
Chipride Volunteering LGBTQ+ and Ally Public Steering Committee
January 18, 2025
Join us as we gather community input from multiple stakeholders...
All Volunteer Events
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