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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: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:Conversion Therapy Dropout Chicago Release Party with Tim Schraeder Rodriguez
DESCRIPTION:Join former Chicagoan Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez to celebrate the release of Conversion Therapy Dropout with a reading\, conversation and signing. A gay Christian’s behind-the-scenes account of evangelical megachurches and eight years in conversion therapy before finding wholeness and authenticity. \nTimothy Schraeder Rodriguez was an invisible architect behind evangelical Christianity’s digital empire\, crafting messages of belonging for some of the most influential megachurches–Hillsong Church\, Elevation Church\, Willow Creek–all while secretly questioning his own place within the faith. \nIn a desperate attempt to “fix” himself\, he turned to conversion therapy\, spending eight years trying to pray the gay away. And he wasn’t alone. More than 700\,000 people in the US have undergone some form of conversion therapy. Even though Exodus International\, the largest ex-gay organization\, closed in 2013\, the practice still thrives in many conservative religious communities. After years of this harmful “therapy\,” Schraeder Rodriguez’s sexuality never changed. But his faith did.The more time he spent in evangelical Christianity\, the more he witnessed the hypocrisy of institutions that claimed to love everyone while quietly pushing people like him into silence. But Schraeder Rodriguez wouldn’t remain silent. Instead\, he forged a new path\, discovering a vibrant faith beyond the constraints of non-affirming theology and finding a community that embraced his whole self. \nConversion Therapy Dropout is a behind-the-scenes look at megachurch culture\, the hidden harm of non-affirming Christian spaces\, and the ongoing impact of conversion therapy on gay Christians. This isn’t just a coming-out story–it’s about what happens after. About rebuilding a life outside the only world you’ve ever known. And the radical act of stepping into the light after being told your whole life to stay in the shadows. Sometimes\, the greatest act of faith isn’t holding on–it’s letting go. \nTimothy will be in conversation with Kathy Khang. \nFree RSVP is requested
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/conversion-therapy-dropout-chicago-release-party-with-tim-schraeder-rodriguez/
LOCATION:City Lit Books\, 2523 N. Kedzie Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,literary-poetry
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SUMMARY:Ragbagalia Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:As Chicago emerges from its winter burrow\, a new cultural fixture is set to bloom with a historic headlining performance. Ragbagalia\, a brand-new femme and queer arts festival\, officially announces its inaugural event for May 16\, 2026\, at Sleeping Village\, featuring the legendary ESG on their highly-anticipated “Final Dance” tour. \nFor many\, this will be the final opportunity to witness the seismic influence of ESG—a band whose minimalist funk and post-punk rhythms provided the DNA for hip-hop and house music—on a Chicago stage. Their farewell performance anchors a curated “ragbag” team of\nartists dedicated to reclaiming space for voices that deserve to be heard. “In today’s political and cultural climate\, safer\, femme-forward spaces feel more necessary than ever\,” says Tracy Evans\, Founder of Ragbagalia. “Bringing ESG’s ‘Final Dance’ to this stage is the ultimate tribute to the underground. We are pairing these icons with emerging voices to build something that is both revolutionary and a celebration of the legacy they’ve built.” \nInspired by the radical history of the Riot Grrrl movement and the space-making narratives of authors like Sara Marcus and Carrie Brownstein\, Ragbagalia disrupts the traditional festival model. The event is entirely women-led and multidisciplinary\, centering women\, femme\, queer\,\nand marginalized artists across music\, performance\, and visual art. \nAlongside ESG\, the lineup includes Chicago’s own She’s Crafty (all-female Beastie Boys tribute)\, and powerhouse acts Period Bomb\, Uniity\, and Pleeay. Rooted in the city’s supportive arts community\, Evans and co-leader Ashley Barlow (co-founder of littleHEADbutt Studios) have designed Ragbagalia to prioritize safety\, authenticity\, and accessibility. Held at the ADA-accessible Sleeping Village\, the festival emphasizes affordability\nwith an all-day ticket that includes live music and a curated pop-up gallery. In keeping with its commitment to equity\, profits from the event go directly to the participating artists\, with remaining funds donated to the festival’s primary partner\, Punk Rock Saves Lives.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ragbagalia-arts-fest/
LOCATION:Sleeping Village\, 3734 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,arts-and-galleries,festival,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day with Equality Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Our community is under attack\, and we need your voice now more than ever. \nAcross the country\, we are seeing the rise in harmful efforts targeting LGBTQ+ people\, including renewed pushes to legitimize and expand so-called “conversion therapy\,” a practice that has been widely discredited and condemned for the lasting harm it causes. These attacks threaten the safety\, dignity\, and well-being of our community\, especially LGBTQ+ youth. \nOn May 21\, 2026\, LGBTQ+ Illinoisans and our allies will come together in Springfield to advance equality and send a clear message to our elected officials: our lives are worth protecting. We must do everything in our power to ensure Illinois remains a true sanctuary for LGBTQ+ people\, a place where everyone can live openly\, safely\, and authentically. \nJoin us and bring your friends. Share this call to action with your networks. Together we can stand strong against hate and work towards a future rooted in dignity\, justice\, and care for all.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-advocacy-day-with-equality-illinois/
LOCATION:Illinois State Capitol\, Springfield\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,protest
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SUMMARY:Lori Cannon Way - Street Naming Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us in honoring the life and legacy of Lori Cannon\, a beloved friend\, 48th Ward neighbor\, and LGBTQ+ activist. Lori spent her life fighting for the rights and recognition of people with HIV/AIDS\, serving as the co-founder of ACT Up Chicago\, an early volunteer for Chicago House\, and a steering committee member for the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. In 1985\, she co-founded Groceryland (formerly Open Hand)\, a food pantry and meals on wheels service for low-income people with AIDS. She was inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Face in 1994. If you knew Lori would like to speak at the street naming ceremony\, please send an email to nicole@the48thward.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lori-cannon-way-street-naming-ceremony/
LOCATION:5543 N. Broadway\, 5543 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,public-memorial
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