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SUMMARY:Sapphopalooza
DESCRIPTION:Guest-programmed by Elizabeth Arnott\, Music Box Films \n“Lesbian? Her birthday is in March\, I thought she was a Pisces?” (Bend it Like Beckham) \n“My angel. Flung out of space.” (Carol) \nBack by popular demand\, Sapphopalooza returns for a second year! From the island of Lesbos to the Music Box Theatre\, sapphic culture has always found its way into hidden corners of cinema\, visible to those who know where to look. This vibrant collection of sapphic films showcases groundbreaking classics\, cult favorites\, and overlooked gems that explore the lives\, longings\, and complexities of women who love women. Featuring visionary artists and queer icons like Chantal Akerman\, Alla Nazimova\, Kristen Stewart\, F.W. Fassbinder\, Janelle Monae\, and more\, this series honors the many ways queer storytelling has been boldly brought to life. This year’s series features Todd Haynes’s CAROL screening in gorgeous 35mm\, and a special double feature of BABA YAGA + VIRGIN WITCH with author Payton McCarty-Simas (That Very Witch: Fear\, Feminism\, and the American Witch Film) in person\, a very rare theatrical screening of DIRTY COMPUTER\, and GO FISH with writer and actor Guinevere Turner in person. Discover the on-screen evolutions of sapphic desire from shadows and subtext to unapologetic celebrations of love and identity.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sapphopalooza/
LOCATION:Music Box\, 3733 N Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,film
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SUMMARY:Trans Youth & Family Action Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Trans Youth & Family Action Summit at Center on Halsted is a community-oriented event focused on supporting transgender and gender-diverse youth and their families. The summit brings together trans youth\, parents/caregivers\, and allies to connect\, learn\, share resources\, and build community in an affirming environment. \nKey elements of the Summit: \n— Community Building: It offers a space for trans youth and family members to meet others with similar experiences and foster supportive relationships.\n— Workshops & Sessions: The program often includes practical workshops and panels on topics like gender-affirming health care\, legal rights and processes (such as name changes)\, mental health\, and daily life support for trans youth and their families.\nResource Access: Attendees can connect with local organizations\, service providers\, and experts who work in areas such as healthcare\, mental health\, legal support\, and education.\n— Inclusive Participation: While the summit centers trans youth\, families (including parents\, caregivers\, and siblings) and allies are encouraged to attend; some sessions are specifically designed for family members to help them better understand how to support their trans loved ones.\n— Affirming Environment: The event is structured to be welcoming\, educational\, and empowering\, helping youth and families access information and build confidence in navigating social\, medical\, legal\, and educational systems. \nThe summit takes place over a half-day in the spring and includes a mix of informational sessions\, panels\, and opportunities to connect with peers and supportive adults.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-youth-family-action-summit/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,education,wellness,workshop
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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: Police\, Gangsters\, and Gay Bars
DESCRIPTION:The University of Chicago sociologist Ernest Burgess observed that the city contains “zones of transition” that sat between areas of the city with clearly defined purposes and which people often used for activities which society frown upon. These areas were often the places that fomented queer culture in the industrial city – but that required an interaction between queerness and other criminal behavior. Learn about the interaction between queerness\, the state’s monopoly on legitimate violence\, and organized crime as we investigate the delicate negotiations and compromises required to keep queer institutions open in the city in the 20th century. \nThe University of Illinois Chicago Gender and Sexuality Center presents a series of Chicago Queer History Walking Tours for Summer 2026. Tours are conducted by Daniel Williams\, a political science professor who’s been bringing the details of Chicago’s queer past to life on social media. \nFollow him on Instagram @Daniel.Edward.Williams\nAll walking tours are free\, with tips gratefully accepted\, but not expected.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-queer-history-walking-tours-police-gangsters-and-gay-bars/
LOCATION:Chicago Water Tower\, 801 N Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,outdoor,sports-recreation
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SUMMARY:Off the Grid: Action Camp Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 3rd Annual Action Camp Fundraiser: Off the Grid on Saturday\, May 9th\, at Sidetrack. Let’s take this time to come together to celebrate and show support for LGBTQ+ young people. It will be a fun afternoon full of talent\, camaraderie\, laughter\, and delicious camp snacks and we can’t wait to see you there! Please note that this is a 21+ event. \nAction Camp is a 5-day sleepaway camp that brings together young leaders from GSAs and youth groups across the state to learn from one another and shape the safer schools movement. Your generosity allows us to be able to provide this safe\, memorable\, and magical time for our campers.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/off-the-grid-action-camp-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Kiki Queens: Fantasy Island
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Therapy Collective is excited to announce an upcoming event collaboration and fundraiser with Kiki Queens! \nThis May 8–9\, the Kiki Queens are hosting Fantasy Island: Divas in Paradise\, at the Rhapsody Theater in Rogers Park\, with 100% of ticket sale profits going directly to CTC. \nThis show follows a mismatched crew of castaways who wash ashore on a mysterious\, uncharted island – only to encounter globe-trotting burlesque showgirls\, swashbuckling gay pirates\, and a temperamental volcano goddess. It’s a campy\, adults-only musical extravaganza packed with sequins\, show tunes\, and plenty of double entendres. \nSecure your ticket for one of the following dates: \nFriday\, May 8\, 2026 – 07:00 PM*\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 – 06:00 PM\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 – 09:00 PM \nASL interpretation will be provided for the 7:00pm performance on Friday\, May 8. \nKiki Queens is a Chicago-based collective of drag and specialty performers\, where each show is designed to raise funds and awareness for LGBTQ+ nonprofits across Chicagoland. CTC is grateful to partner with Kiki Queens and to be the beneficiary of this year’s Spring Show. \nJoin us for this dynamic show celebrating queer community and creativity! Every ticket purchased helps expand access to affirming mental health care through CTC.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/kiki-queens-fantasy-island-2/
LOCATION:The Rhapsody Theater\, 1328 W Morse Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Place: Indigenous Stories and the Craft of Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Founded as the nation’s first Native American woman-owned craft brewery\, Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. is redefining what beer can represent – connecting contemporary brewing to Indigenous ingredients\, ancestral foodways\, and relationships to land.\nEvery beer begins with the land and the stories tied to it. This one-night conversation brings together leading voices in brewing and Indigenous studies to explore how ingredients\, place\, and heritage shape more than just what’s in your glass. At the center is a powerful question: how do relationships to land and history influence the way beer is made—and who gets to tell those stories? \nFeaturing Shyla Sheppard and Missy Begay of Bow & Arrow Brewing (partners in business and life)\, the discussion highlights a contemporary Native business perspective rooted in Indigenous ingredients\, ancestral foodways\, and relationships to land. Their work demonstrates how brewing can reconnect people with regional ingredients and traditional knowledge systems while remaining fully engaged with modern craft brewing. Just as importantly\, Bow & Arrow uses beer as a platform for storytelling and myth-busting\, often challenging outdated perceptions and demonstrating that Native cultures and Native entrepreneurship are vibrant\, innovative\, and active today. \nMatt Gallagher of Suncatcher Brewing offers a complementary lens grounded in local agriculture and collaboration. His approach reflects a growing movement in craft brewing—one that reconnects beer to farmers\, grain\, and hops\, and rethinks brewing as a relationship to place rather than just a product. \nModerated by Madison Bastress\, Director of the D’Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies at the Newberry Library\, the conversation draws on Indigenous history and public scholarship to guide a broader discussion of stewardship\, storytelling\, and thoughtful\, responsible engagement with land and culture. \nThis event also marks the first time Bow & Arrow beer will be available in Chicago or anywhere east of the Mississippi River.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rooted-in-place-indigenous-stories-and-the-craft-of-brewing/
LOCATION:Suncatcher Brewing\, 2849 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,education,wellness
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SUMMARY:Pride & Power: LGBTQ+ Coaching in Fitness
DESCRIPTION:This event highlights the purpose of LGBTQ+ coaches in the fitness industry\, with a focus on strength training\, nutrition\, and building inclusive spaces. Through real experiences and practical insight\, we’ll explore how identity shapes coaching\, client relationships\, and long term success in fitness. Whether you’re looking to improve your training\, better understand nutrition\, or find a space where you feel seen and supported\, this event brings together passion\, education\, and community. Join us to learn how LGBTQ+ professionals are redefining what strength\, health\, and confidence look like\, both in and out of the gym.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-power-lgbtq-coaching-in-fitness/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation,wellness
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SUMMARY:Call Me Elizabeth
DESCRIPTION:“Call Me Elizabeth\,” a one-woman show about the life of Elizabeth Taylor\, will be presented May 8-10 by PrideArts at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre in Center on Halsted. The critically acclaimed production\, written and performed by Kayla Boye and directed by Michael Weber\, returns by popular demand in an expanded two-act version. Through an intimate conversation at the Beverly Hills Hotel\, “Call Me Elizabeth” examines Elizabeth Taylor’s life\, career\, and loves as she grapples with the culture of celebrity and embraces her greatest role as a humanitarian.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/call-me-elizabeth/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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