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SUMMARY:Life Out Loud: Voices of Pride
DESCRIPTION:Three friends journey through a gallery of stories from LGBTQ+ people\, past and present. Together\, they investigate history’s torn out pages\, discovering the power of authentic friendship and creating new ideas to expand our understanding of gender and sexuality. This charming\, funny\, and interactive play uses poetry and improv to introduce gender expansive vocabulary\, healthy coping mechanisms\, and often forgotten Black and Asian queer history. Starring Haven A.J. Crawley\, Jett Pasia\, and Ua Smith. Written by Dionne Addai\, with the Life Out Loud Ensemble and Theatrical Consultation from Lexi Saunders including contributed pieces from Zahra Baker and Aimy Tien.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/life-out-loud-voices-of-pride-3/
LOCATION:Rosenblum Park\, 7547 S Euclid Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
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SUMMARY:Redtwist Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “Deserted\,” June 14 - August 2
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Redtwist Theatre presents Deserted\, playing June 14 through August 2\, a world premiere by Melanie Coffey and directed by Laura Sturm\, at Redtwist Theatre\, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. \nJodie and Emma don’t want to live in the city anymore. With dreams of a new life\, a will to work hard and a generous grant\, they set out into a desertified landscape. They nurture their garden in a dying world\, but between a scorching climate and a very hungry neighbor\, farming provides more challenges than anticipated. The couple struggles to plant their own roots and comes to realize growing on dead land may be a bigger challenge than expected. Will a dying Earth leave them deserted? \nThe Deserted cast includes Macaria Chaparro Martinez (she/they\, Jodie); Hannah McCauley (she/her\, Emma); Emma Mansfield (she/they\, Neighbor); Shenise Danyel (she/her\, Cam) and Dontaye Albert (he/him\, Hiker). \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. with a total running time of two hours including one intermission. Single tickets are now on sale for $10 – $60 at RedtwistTheatre.org with discounts available for seniors\, students and veterans with pay-what-you-can for all Friday night performances.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/redtwist-theatre-company-presents-world-premiere-of-deserted-june-14-august-2-2/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Redtwist Theater\, 1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
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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/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, 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-5/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Oil Lamp Theater\, 1723 Glenview Road\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
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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-18-2/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:The Factory Theater\, 1623 W. Howard St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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