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SUMMARY:Where to go for Queer Aging Resources
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation with Center on Halsted on where to go for queer aging resources. This workshop will focus on housing resources\, recreation centers and other resources for queer seniors. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Rainbow Committee and The Center on Halsted. \nFor Seniors.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/where-to-go-for-queer-aging-resources/
LOCATION:West Pullman Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 830 W. 119th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation,resources,support-group,wellness
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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-3/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Homewood-Flossmoor Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Villages of Flossmoor and Homewood and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District on Friday\, June 12\, as we celebrate the spirit of diversity and inclusion at Flossmoor Park for the annual H-F Pride Fest! At 5 p.m.\, food and beverage sales will begin. The Bel Canto Community Choir will provide entertainment at the Pride Fest stage beginning at 6 p.m. Then\, Beyond the Blonde\, the Midwest’s premier tribute to P!NK\, Gwen Stefani\, and Lady Gaga\, takes the stage at 7 p.m. The band showcases the energy and songs of the multi-platinum-selling\, Grammy award-winning stars with other fierce female artists of pop and rock. The event also includes community resources and info booths. Admission is free! Please bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. Food\, beverages and alcohol will be available for purchase from vendors; outside alcohol is prohibited.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/homewood-flossmoor-pride-fest/
LOCATION:Flossmoor Park\, 2523 Flossmoor Road\, Flossmoor\, IL\, 60422\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260612T051827
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SUMMARY:Andersonville Midsommarfest
DESCRIPTION:Admission is a $10 suggested donation. Proceeds from donations and beverage sales go directly back to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce\, a 501c6 non-profit organization to support festival expenses\, neighborhood events\, small business networking events\, neighborhood beautification\, and special services year round. Portions of donations will also directly support over a dozen local non-profits.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/andersonville-midsommarfest/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Andersonville neighborhood
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T051827
CREATED:20260409T063026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T063026Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market
DESCRIPTION:Hang out at an indie book shop and meet other LGBTQ+ nerds \nLooking for a place to connect with other LGBTQ+ nerds? Join us for a relaxed monthly hangout where you can share your interests and get to know new people in a welcoming space. This is a place to talk about comics\, games\, sci-fi\, fantasy\, anime\, and more. \n2nd Friday of every month from 6–8 pm
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-nerd-meetup-at-goblin-market/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities\, 2868 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:market
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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/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260612T051827
CREATED:20260522T033103Z
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SUMMARY:The Podcast Salon featuring Red for Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to The Podcast Salon – an immersive\, curated listening experience where podcast discovery meets the culture. \nWhether you are a podcast super listener\, a creator looking to network\, or just someone ready to find out what the podcast hype is all about—pull up! \nIn this edition\, we are honored to feature Jana Naomi Smith\, creator/writer/director of the two-time Ambie award-winning podcast Red for Revolution. Jana will sit down with Chicago’s own award-winning host and producer\, Anna DeShawn.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-podcast-salon-featuring-red-for-revolution/
LOCATION:Sisters in Cinema Media Arts Center\, 2310 E. 75th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260612T051827
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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/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:The Edge Theatre\, 5451 N Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260612T051827
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SUMMARY:Mama Mia! Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:Bring your inner dancing queen to our Mamma Mia! movie sing-along featuring songs from ABBA. Popcorn will be provided. This event is offered as part of the Morton Grove Has Pride initiative. Learn more at mortongrovepride.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/mama-mia-sing-along/
LOCATION:Morton Grove Public Library\, 6140 Lincoln Ave\, Morton Grove\, IL\, 60053\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ruth Page Center for the Arts Presents the 2026 Professional Dance Training Program’s Performance Showcase\, June 12
DESCRIPTION:Ruth Page Center for the Arts’ 2026 Professional Dance Training Program (PDTP) dancers present their end of season performance showcase\, Friday\, June 12\, 7 p.m. at the Ruth Page Center\, 1016 Dearborn St. \nThe 2026 roster of dancers will perform brand new works by guest choreographers Brian Enos (formerly Hubbard Street Dance Chicago) and Gabriel Speiller (formerly Paul Taylor 2)\, plus repertory works restaged by Victor Alexander\, Maray Gutierrez and Emmanuel Ramirez of the Ruth Page Center. The Performance Showcase is a celebration of nearly a year of world class dance training and artistic development for the 2026 PDTP dancers. \nThe PDTP Showcase is Friday\, June 12\, 7 p.m. at the Ruth Page Center. Up to four tickets are complimentary (or pay what you can)\, with options for donations in the form of supporter tickets\, now available at RuthPageCenter.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ruth-page-center-for-the-arts-presents-the-2026-professional-dance-training-programs-performance-showcase-june-12/
LOCATION:Ruth Page Center for the Arts\, 101 N. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260612T051827
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SUMMARY:Amplify Queer Joy!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chicago Playback Theatre for two evenings celebrating your true\, queer stories! Friday 6/12 @Center on Halsted\, Monday 6/15 @Flossmoor Public Library (FREE SHOW). \nThis pride month the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble is bringing queer joy to the forefront! We invite our queer community members and allies to join us and watch as we bring true stories of queer love\, laughter\, resilience\, connection\, and healing to life through the art of Playback Theatre- an interactive form of improvisational theatre centered around stories from the audience. Despite the trials and tribulations the queer community has and continues to face\, our joy shines through and thrives and we aim to amplify this joy through music\, improv and the power of community. \nWe strive to make our performances accessible to all. There is an elevator to the performance space. Chairs in the space are movable so we can make room for mobility devices. If you require specific accommodations such as sign language interpretation\, audio description\, or reserved seating for individuals with mobility challenges\, please email us at coartisticdirector@chicagoplayback.com at least 14 days prior to the event. This allows us ample time to make the necessary arrangements to ensure your experience is as seamless and enjoyable as possible.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/amplify-queer-joy-2/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T220000
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SUMMARY:Love Still Dances: 10 Years After Pulse
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando\, Florida — a tragedy that took the lives of 49 LGBTQ+ people and forever changed our community. \nJoin the Second City Sisters as we gather in remembrance\, reflection\, resistance\, and joy. \nThe evening will begin with a silent processional through Northalsted/Boystown as we honor those we lost and all those impacted by violence against our community. Along the route\, the Sisters will carry Veils of Remembrance & Shame to help release grief\, pain\, and heavy spirits\, alongside Veils of Joy & Blessings meant to spread love\, healing\, laughter\, and hope into the universe. \nFollowing the procession\, we invite the community to continue together in celebration of queer resilience with a traveling dance party and bar crawl through the neighborhood — because joy itself is an act of defiance. \nThe evening will conclude with a final communal blessing\, sending our love\, dancing\, laughter\, and light to the 49 souls lost that tragic night\, and reaffirming our commitment to protecting and uplifting our community today. \nCome walk with us.\nCome dance with us.\nCome remember with us.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/love-still-dances-10-years-after-pulse/
LOCATION:The Belmont/dB\, 954 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,happy-hour,public-memorial
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260612T051827
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SUMMARY:Blue Dress
DESCRIPTION:Blue Dress is a fast-paced queer meta-fantasy that unites Alice from Wonderland and Dorothy from Oz in a shared\, unstable world where familiar rules no longer apply. As they search for a way home\, the two encounter strange characters\, shifting realities\, and growing tensions that challenge how they see themselves and each other. What begins as an adventure becomes something deeper as both are forced to question the roles they’ve been assigned and whether they’re willing to break from them. Blending camp\, comedy\, and emotional honesty\, Blue Dress explores identity\, friendship\, and the courage it takes to define your own story. \nThis show runs Fridays in June at 7:30pm at Annoyance Theatre. 90 minutes.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/blue-dress/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:The Annoyance Theater\, 851 W Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260612T051827
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T223000
DTSTAMP:20260612T051827
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SUMMARY:Jackalope Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play\,” May 28 - July 6
DESCRIPTION:Jackalope Theatre Company is proud to present the world premiere of Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play\, written and directed by Terry Guest\, May 28 – July 6\, at the Broadway Armory Park\, 5917 N Broadway St. \nAndy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play is set in New York City where Andy Warhol (no\, not that Andy Warhol) is stuck. He hasn’t finished a painting in years and has no new ideas. When a mysterious actress named Marilyn Monroe (no\, not that Marilyn Monroe) stumbles into his life\, she sends him down an epic path of madness\, murder\, betrayal and the desperate pursuit of fame\, sex and beauty. Andy Warhol presents: The Cocaine Play is a 100% fake story about 100% real people that spans three decades and asks how far one is willing to go for the chance at superstardom. \nThe performance schedule is Mondays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with no Friday or Saturday evening performances on July 3 and July 4. Tickets are $15 – $45 with student and Edgewater resident discounts available. Subscription and single tickets are now available at JackalopeTheatre.org or call/text the box office at 773.340.2543.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jackalope-theatre-company-presents-world-premiere-of-andy-warhol-presents-the-cocaine-play-may-28-july-6-2/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Broadway Armory Park\, 5917 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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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-5/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Oil Lamp Theater\, 1723 Glenview Road\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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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-2/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Curious Theatre Branch Presents Revival of “Talking About Godard\,” May 29 - June 28
DESCRIPTION:Curious Theatre Branch\, launches its 38th Season\, with the revival of Talking About Godard\, written by Beau O’Reilly and directed by Beau O’Reilly with Briavael O’Reilly\, May 29 – June 28\, at Facility Theatre\, 1138 N. California Ave. \nIn Talking About Godard\, three restless artists live awkwardly together. Helen chain smokes\, has sex with whomever and talks straight. Mary Barnes is obsessed with the films of Jean Luc Godard and is determined to make her own Godard film in Super 8. A neighborhood thug named Leon helps Chrissy by stealing suitcases from O’Hare and adds to the spoils of the household. Then a French caller comes looking for love. The play examines female friendship and cohabitation in the 90s\, the artistic process and how groups do and don’t satisfy our needs. \nTalking About Godard was originally produced by The Curious Theatre Branch in 1996 and its cast included Jenny Magnus (Helen)\, Vicki Walden (Mary Barnes) and Paul Leisen (Leon)\, who repeat their original roles in this revival. New cast members include Kristin Garrison (Chrissy) and Jayita Bhattacharya (Leon). \nThe performance takes place Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The running time is currently 90 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are priced on a “pay what you can” scale\, with a suggested price of $25. For more information about Talking About Godard visit CuriousTheatreBranch.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/curious-theatre-branch-presents-revival-of-talking-about-godard-may-29-june-28-2/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Facility Theatre\, 1138 N. California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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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-18-2/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:The Factory Theater\, 1623 W. Howard St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Wrestle League Presents: Pride and Punishment II
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to June 12th it’s about 2 things- PRIDE & PUNISHMENT!!!!!! 🏳️‍🌈 👊🏾 \nWrestle League comes to you LIVE out of Lincoln Hall on Friday June 12th with Pride and Punishment 2 🔥🔥🔥🔥 \nIf the first one was anything to go by\, this is going to be an action packed show that our fans won’t forget!!!!!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/wrestle-league-presents-pride-and-punishment-ii/
LOCATION:lincoln hall\, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Avengers / Pinksqueeze / Violets
DESCRIPTION:Foundational 70s Femme-fronted Punk Rock band The Avengers take the stage in Chicago at Cobra Lounge on 6/12 supported by local Chicago sapphic punk band Pinksqueeze and Violets\, presented by Riot Fest
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/avengers-pinksqueeze-violets/
LOCATION:cobra lounge\, 235 N Ashland\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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