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SUMMARY:Chicago Leather Pride Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Our second annual Weekend created to kick off Leather Pride Month in Chicago\, raise awareness of our Community\, and fundraiser for the Leather Archives & Museum. \nChicago Leather Pride welcomes all gender identities\, and all expressions of kink & fetish! Read more about this exciting event as published in The Reader last year!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-leather-pride-weekend/
LOCATION:Various locations
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,kink/leather
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SUMMARY:The Missing Awareness Event@ Daley Plaza
DESCRIPTION:La Shann Walker Mother of 10 Years Missing Diamond & King will be Hosting the Missing Awareness Event in Hopes of trying to find her Children. Awareness Program local music artist \,will dedicate their songs \,to the missing kids. free event outside @ Daley Plaza @ 50 Washington @ Big -Outdoor -Stage/Free All Ages
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-missing-awareness-event-daley-plaza-may-1-friday/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:activism,support-group,volunteer
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SUMMARY:Petition in One of the Worst States for Ballot Access
DESCRIPTION:Illinois is one of the WORST states for ballot access out of the whole country. YOU could help bring the folks in Illinois the much-needed democracy that they deserve! Download the petition today at www.ilgp.org/gogreen2026 \nPublic space petitioning downtown Chicago – near Union Park from 1-3 \nOnline Meetup 4/23 at 8pm CST\, sign-up link at www.ilgp.org/events
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/petition-in-one-of-the-worst-states-for-ballot-access/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Chicago May Day Rally & March
DESCRIPTION:This May Day\, a broad coalition of organizations are uniting for a day of action and economic power\, including this rally and march. We are taking action in solidarity with workers\, immigrants and everyone impacted the most by the Trump regime’s barbaric attacks on our rights and freedoms. \nJoin us to support these organizations for a powerful May Day in Chicago! We continue our resistance to the Trump regime by showing up on this International Workers’ Day — and every day — to fight for a better future and country that serves workers\, not billionaires\, and to demand ICE out of our communities! \nWhen workers and communities rise up together\, we fight back with more power and we will WIN! We stand with our partners at: Chicago Federation of Labor\, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights\, Chicago Teacher’s Union\, Illinois Labor History Society\, SEIU HCII and more. We’re united to demand fair wages\, safe conditions\, healthcare\, education\, voting rights\, immigrant rights\, LGBTQ+ rights\, abortion rights\, and dignity and justice for all. \nMore events and actions across the city coming soon—stay tuned for more info or go to: https://chicagomayday.org/ \nPlease note: A core principle behind all our events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. Weapons of any kind\, including those legally permitted\, should not be brought to events.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-may-day-rally-march/
LOCATION:Union Park\, 1501 W. Randolph St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,protest
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SUMMARY:Planned Parenthood of Illinois Annual Celebration: Unshakable
DESCRIPTION:Planned Parenthood of Illinois – Annual Celebration: Unshakable \nChicago\, IL – Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) will host its signature fundraising event of the year\, the Annual Celebration\, on Friday\, May 1\, 2026. This year’s theme\, “Unshakable\,” reflects PPIL’s role as a resilient\, steadfast\, and trusted leader for sexual and reproductive care.\nThe Annual Celebration brings together supporters\, advocates\, and community partners to recognize PPIL’s far reaching impact and champion a collective investment in the future of accessible\, high quality care. Funds raised directly strengthen PPIL’s ability to innovate\, expand services\, and ensure that patients can rely on comprehensive health care that is unapologetic\, unwavering\, and truly unshakable.\nAnnual Celebration Guests will enjoy an engaging evening featuring a VIP reception\, seated dinner\, raffle\, DJ\, and special remarks highlighting PPIL’s enduring influence and vision for the future.\nCo-Chairs: Bernadette Chopra and Jo Ann R. Potashnick \nEvent Details\nFriday\, May 1\, 2026\n5:30 PM – VIP Reception\, 6:30 PM – Main Event\nCity Hall Events\, Chicago\, IL\nTickets and additional information are available at ppil.org/celebration.\nFor inquiries\, contact rsvp@ppil.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/planned-parenthood-of-illinois-annual-celebration-unshakable/
LOCATION:City Hall East Entrance\, 838 W Kinzie St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,wellness
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Magic
DESCRIPTION:Join Spider (ze/zir) for an evening of Mexican Folk Magic to honor the Full Flower Moon. This event is free and consent based. We will be engaging in communal conversations about spiritual empowerment and liberation\, doing spiritual meditations including sound and song work\, honoring our ancestors\, and learning a simple spiritual cleanse to promote soul wellness.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/full-moon-magic/
LOCATION:NO NATION 1542 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago IL\, 1542 North Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:spiritual,wellness,workshop
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SUMMARY:iEstrapped!
DESCRIPTION:¡Mi gente lesbiana! Next month’s Strapped features an all latine cast\, with iconic DJ duo @trqpiteca 🍒 We are so pumped to celebrate Latine artists all night long and to party w you!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/iestrapped/
LOCATION:Empty Bottle\, 1035 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
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