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SUMMARY:[producing body] Presents “Spaceman”\, May 19 - June 13 at the Edge Off-Broadway
DESCRIPTION:[producingbody] is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Spaceman\, by Leegrid Stevens and directed by Eric Slater\, May 19 – June 13\, at The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. \nIn Spaceman\, the difficulties of interplanetary space travel are explored in exacting detail throughout this one-woman\, sci-fi odyssey. Radiation exposure\, long term weightlessness\, low light\, extensive communication delays and poor hygiene are just a few of the challenges astronaut Molly Jennis must face as the first human to visit Mars. But she soon finds nothing compares to the psychological effects of having so much time alone. Time spent mulling over the decisions she has made and what might be waiting for her when she finally reaches her destination. \nThe cast of Spaceman includes Ashley Neal (she/her\, Molly Jennis); Allyce Torres (she/her\, ensemble puppeteer/Ares) and Amy Carpenter (she/her\, Molly Jennis U/S). \nThe production team includes Leegrid Stevens (he/him\, playwright); Eric Slater (he/him\, director); Amy Carpenter (she/her\, executive producer); Taylor Dalton (she/her\, executive producer/set design/costume design); Angela Joy Baldasare (she/her\, sound designer) and Garrett Bell (he/him\, lighting designer). \nThe Spaceman performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturdays at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $15-45. The running time is 100 minutes with no intermission. Tickets go on sale Friday\, April 3 at 12 p.m. at producingbody.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/producing-body-presents-spaceman-may-19-june-13-at-the-edge-off-broadway-3/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Oak Park Pride Night Out
DESCRIPTION:The Village is celebrating Pride Month during Downtown Oak Park’s popular dine-around series Thursday Night Out. \nThis special edition of Thursday Night Out will run from 5 to 9 p.m. on Marion Street between Lake Street and North Boulevard. \nDowntown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks\, appetizers\, entrees and desserts on the Thursday Night Out menu and allow diners to eat inside or carry out. Tables are also set up outside for patrons to enjoy dining al fresco.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/oak-park-pride-night-out/
LOCATION:Downtown Oak Park\, Marion Street between Lake Street and North Boulevard\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60302\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,outdoor,pride
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022958
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SUMMARY:6311arts Presents May Exhibition\, Bringing Together Established Chicago Artists\, Emerging Student Voices\, and Inclusive Community Programming
DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO — This spring\, Edgewater community center 6311arts will present its May Exhibition\, a multi-faceted showcase running May 16 through July 4\, 2026\, with an opening reception on Saturday\, May 16 from 6–9 p.m. \nDesigned as both an exhibition and a gathering point for multiple strands of Chicago’s creative community\, the May Exhibition brings together work by established local artists\, emerging student makers\, and artists working within inclusive educational settings. \nQueue — Brad Gibbs\nThe center’s main gallery will feature Queue\, a presentation of works by Chicago artist Brad Gibbs\, whose mixed-media paintings combine abstraction\, layered texture\, and vivid figurative suggestion. \nArt on the Edge — Austin Special Chicago\nAlso featured is Art on the Edge\, a group presentation from Austin Special Chicago\, a program serving adults with developmental disabilities through arts-centered enrichment and community engagement. Five artists from the program\, working under the guidance of educator Edwige Massart\, will present work that underscores 6311arts’ commitment to accessibility\, expression\, and broad participation in the arts. \nAmerican Surrealism — DePaul Artist Coalition\nContinuing 6311arts’ investment in nurturing emerging local talent\, American Surrealism will present an end-of-year showcase by fifteen artists from the newly formed DePaul Artist Coalition\, a student-run organization dedicated to building community and visibility for young artists at a pivotal stage in their creative development. \nEntrance Installation — Piloto\nAnchoring the exhibition at the center’s entrance will be a life-size sculpture by Piloto\, whose sculptural practice merges mythic imagery\, found materials\, and social consciousness. Known throughout Chicago for creating works that speak to migration\, resilience\, and collective humanity\, Piloto approaches sculpture as a form of public conversation. \nTogether\, these presentations reflect 6311arts’ broader mission: to create an approachable\, neighborhood-centered venue where established artists\, young creatives\, and historically underrepresented voices can share space in meaningful dialogue. \nVisitors to the opening reception will have the opportunity to meet participating artists\, engage with a wide variety of media and perspectives\, and celebrate the ongoing growth of Chicago’s North Side arts community. \nOpening Reception\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\n6–9 p.m. \nExhibition Dates\nMay 16 – July 4\, 2026 \nLocation\n6311 N. Clark Street\, Chicago \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nFor more information:\nwww.6311arts.com\nInstagram: @6311arts
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/6311arts-presents-may-exhibition-bringing-together-established-chicago-artists-emerging-student-voices-and-inclusive-community-programming/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative Synergy - Honoring the LGBTQ+ Creative Community
DESCRIPTION:Meet and connect with other LGBTQ+ people in creative professions. This fun\, curated event is designed to recharge your creative juices and forge new connections with people across creative disciplines. Creative Synergy’s goal is to strengthen and empower Chicago’s queer creative community and provide new opportunities for future collaborations. Meet visual artists\, storytellers\, photographers\, videographers\, spoken word artists\, digital artists and others. View a pop-up exhibit of LGBTQ+ art and photography. Participate in side-room discussions. Shine with your work digitally displayed. Listen to a dynamic panel discussion about LGBTQ+ artists today and how to rise to the next level. Food\, beer\, wine and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Admission is free but registration is required. \nSummary: The event will include networking activities\, an interactive collaboration wall\, an LGBTQ+ art gallery\, and a panel discussion featuring Chicago-based LGBTQ+ creatives\, food and drinks. Free admission with registration.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/creative-synergy-honoring-the-lgbtq-creative-community/
LOCATION:Vertical\, Incorporated\, 1105 West Chicago Ave.\, Ste. 203\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:Sidetrack's 44th Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to join us for our 44th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday\, June 11\, from 6pm-2am! Join us for $3 Cocktails/Beers/Frozens* all night! We appreciate your business all year long and sincerely hope you are able to join us this evening to celebrate YOU! \nCome hungry because we’ll provide lite bites during the evening! Don’t miss your chance to win fun prizes in our annual drawings at 8:30 & 11:00. Dance & sing the night away to a mix of All Things Sidetrack celebrating 44 years of serving the Chicago LGBTQIA+ Community and party with your hosts Boy J and Veronica Pop. \nWe continue our tradition of supporting Groceryland\, so please bring a new personal grooming\, cleaning product or paper product and/or feel free to make a cash donation at the door. \n*Some exclusions apply\, including bottled wine and shots
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sidetracks-44th-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,culture,dance-dj
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SUMMARY:Metro East Pride Night at the Grizzlies
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Pride Month with a night out at a Gateway Grizzlies baseball game. Bring the whole family or come solo and meet some new friends! \nTickets are just $16.50\, and a portion of each ticket sold will come right back to MEPSI to support Pride Fest 2026. Make sure to use our ticket link so they know you’re with our group! \nWe hope to see you there there!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/metro-east-pride-night-at-the-grizzlies/
LOCATION:Arsenal BG Ballpark\, 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd.\, Sauget\, IL\, 62206\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022958
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SUMMARY:Zach Zimmerman @ The Lincoln Lodge
DESCRIPTION:Zach Zimmerman is a stand-up comedian\, TV writer and friend. From Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me\, The Late Late Show\,\nWatch What Happens Live\, and After Midnight\, Zimmerman’s first comedy album\, “Clean Comedy\,” debuted on the Billboard Top 10 and Zach’s first comedy special “Surprise Me” was named a Vulture Comedy Special You Should Definitely Watch. Their first book\, “Is It Hot in Here? (Or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth?)\,” was named a Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2023 and was optioned by Sony\nPictures Television\, where Zimmerman has a development deal. Zimmerman’s humor pieces and essays have been published by\nMcSweeney’s\, Vulture\, The Washington Post and The New Yorker.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/zach-zimmerman-the-lincoln-lodge/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T203000
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SUMMARY:Saturn Returns
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Molly Smith\, Saturn Returns tells the universally human story of getting older through tap dance and live music with new choreography by Smith and the dancers of Chicago Tap Theatre. Based on the Saturn return process in astrology\, this show\, the ultimate in CTT’s ’25-’26 season\, is a heartwarming snapshot of our individual pasts\, presents\, and futures.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/saturn-returns/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:The Edge Theatre\, 5451 N Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Queer Elder History Panel
DESCRIPTION:The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project\, Gerber/Hart Library & Archives and Dorothy Downstairs are partnering to bring the younger and older generations together in dialogue about queerness over time. \nJoin us for a panel discussion with Betty Akins\, Jay Myers\, Jocye Fernandes\, and Norma Seledon\, four incredible LGBTQ+ elders\, moderated by Dialogue Project co-founder Karen Morris and hosted by Gerber/Hart volunteer Kaitlyn Griffith. \nThe panel will be accompanied by a pop-up display of materials from Gerber/Hart’s LGBTQ+ library & archives and followed by Q&A & mingling. Celebrate Pride in community with our elders at Dorothy! \nDoors at 6pm and our panel kicks off at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nTickets are priced on a sliding scale of $15\, $20 and $25 and proceeds are shared with our panelists\, Gerber/Hart and our lounge. If tickets are available\, they will be $25 at the door. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/4th-annual-queer-elder-history-panel/
LOCATION:Dorothy Downstairs\, 2500 West Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T203000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: There's Only One Sin in Hollywood by Rasheed Newson
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Call & Response Books as we welcome TV writer\, producer\, and novelist Rasheed Newson in celebration of his newest novel “There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood!” \nOn Thursday\, June 11\, we’ll be welcoming Rasheed Newson for a discussion of his newest novel\, “There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood\,” a sharp-witted and cinematic novel following a backlot fixer’s investigation into the suspicious death of a closeted Black actor\, set against the backdrop of glamorous Hollywood. \nRasheed will be joined in conversation with Michael LaBorn\, founder of Left Unread Books. \nQ&A and book signing will follow discussion.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/book-talk-theres-only-one-sin-in-hollywood-by-rasheed-newson/
LOCATION:Call & Response Books\, 1390 East Hyde Park Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022958
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SUMMARY:Pitch Your Peeps
DESCRIPTION:Take the stage to pitch your (35+) queer friend to others who are interested in finding their match – No dating apps! No swiping! No phones! — Just a slide deck lovingly made by YOU about YOUR hot and consenting baddie of a friend/family member to an audience full of potential connections.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pitch-your-peeps-6/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022958
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SUMMARY:Oil Lamp Theater Presents “The Last Five Years\,” June 5 - July 5
DESCRIPTION:Oil Lamp Theater presents The Last Five Years\, written and composed by Jason Robert Brown and directed by Christina Ramirez\, June 5 – July 5\, at Oil Lamp Theater\, 1723 Glenview Road. \nThe Last Five Years debuted at Northlight Theatre in 2001 and returns to the North Shore after runs on Broadway\, Off-Broadway\, the West End and\, most recently\, a concert version at Radio City Music Hall with Tony\, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt and Golden Globe and NBR winner Rachel Zegler. Jason Robert Brown’s musical masterpiece The Last Five Years is a widely beloved show and the Drama Desk Award-winner for Outstanding Music\, taking audiences on the romantic rollercoaster of Jamie and Cathy as they fall in… and out of love over the last five years. Told from each individual’s perspective – one chronologically and one backwards – audiences will be swept into the unique storytelling and find an anti-love story full of humor and heart. \nThe cast of The Last Five Years includes Abraham Deitz-Green (he/him\, Jamie); Lili Galluzzo (she/they\, Cathy); Eli Blanks (he/him\, Jamie U/S) and Kaitie Bonds (she/her\, Cathy U/S). \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with additional Wednesday performances Wednesday\, June 10 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Wednesday June 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday\, June 24 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Wednesday July 1 at 7:30 p.m. There are no performances on Saturday July 4. Tickets are on sale now for $30 for previews and $55 for the run at OilLampTheater.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/oil-lamp-theater-presents-the-last-five-years-june-5-july-5/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Oil Lamp Theater\, 1723 Glenview Road\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022958
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SUMMARY:Tin Drum Theatre Company Presents “Southern Rapture”\, June 11 - 28 at Theater Wit
DESCRIPTION:Tin Drum Theatre Company is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the Chicago premiere of Southern Rapture at Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, June 11 – 28\, written by Eric Coble and directed by Jason Palmer. \nIn the heart of the Bible Belt\, a local theatre company announces it will stage a play called Rapture in America—complete with seven seconds of male nudity—sending the city into a frenzy. Based on actual events\, Eric Coble’s Southern Rapture turns this civic eruption into a wickedly funny satire about artistic freedom\, arts funding\, the weaponization of civic institutions and what happens when conviction outruns common sense.\nOriginally commissioned by Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte\, Southern Rapture draws directly from one of the city’s most explosive cultural battles. In 1996\, Charlotte Repertory Theatre announced a production of Angels in America.. The district attorney attempted to bring criminal charges\, however\, emergency court injunctions required the show to open. “Good Morning America” broadcast a train-wreck debate\, turning a local arts dispute into a national spectacle. \nEighteen months later\, county commissioners retaliated by slashing $2.5 million in arts funding\, destabilizing organizations across the city. Although much of that funding was later restored\, the interruption sent lasting ripples through Charlotte’s artistic landscape. Charlotte Rep won the Angels battle\, but the controversy produced long-term consequences that cost it the war. Amid donor fatigue\, mounting financial strain and leadership turnover\, the company closed permanently in 2005. \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 with $15 student tickets and may be purchased at TinDrumTheatre.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/tin-drum-theatre-company-presents-southern-rapture-june-11-28-at-theater-wit/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T220000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022958
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SUMMARY:The Factory Theater Presents “Two Out Of Three Falls” By Bill Daniel\, June 4 – July 18
DESCRIPTION:The Factory Theater\, 1623 W. Howard St.\, is proud to present Two Out of Three Falls\, June 4 – July 18\, written by Bill Daniel and directed by Ashley Yates. Previews are Thursday\, June 4 and Friday\, June 5 at 8 p.m. with an understudy preview performance on Saturday\, June 6 at 8 p.m. The press opening is Thursday\, June 11 at 8 p.m. The regular performance schedule is Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Industry night is Monday\, July 13 at 8 p.m. Performances are held at The Factory Theater\, 1623 W. Howard St.\nIn 1987\, wrestling legend King Kong Bruiser was murdered and his killer walked away clean. In 2019\, Johanna Goodish\, daughter of the Bruiser\, is unable to step out of his shadow. She plans to do the one thing that might shake off the ghost: kill the man who killed her dad\, in the middle of the ring\, live on pay-per-view.\nThe tickets are $30 and may be purchased through the box office by calling 312-275-5757 or by visiting TheFactoryTheater.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-factory-theater-presents-two-out-of-three-falls-by-bill-daniel-june-4-july-18-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:The Factory Theater\, 1623 W. Howard St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T220000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022958
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SUMMARY:Give it to me gay!
DESCRIPTION:Give It To Me Gay is a variety show\, celebrating queer art and joy through many forms of comedy and performance. Each show is different\, featuring 3 unique LGBTQIA+ acts and a performance by the Give It To Me Gay ensemble. This Pride\, we want to laugh\, celebrate\, and create space for queer voices to shine onstage. Join us for a night of community\, chaos\, and unforgettable performances.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/give-it-to-me-gay-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:The Second City\, 230 W. North Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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