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SUMMARY:Allies in Action
DESCRIPTION:The Allies in Action Build-A-Kit Event brings our community together to assemble 1\,500 school supply kits for marginalized students including LGBTQ+ youth\, recent immigrants\, and children with disabilities. In a time when inclusion is under attack\, this event is our stand for equity\, kindness\, and giving every child the tools they need to thrive. \nInterested in becoming a Sponsor for Allies in Action? Email Siobhan@b2sa.org for more info! \nPlease note: Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend\, your ticket price will be applied toward building additional school supply kits for students in need. \nBack 2 School America is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting educational equity by providing school supplies and resources to children and teachers across the country. Through its Build-A-Kit program\, Teacher Classroom Kits\, and innovative Mini-Kits\, the organization empowers students to start the school year ready to learn. Partnering with corporations\, community groups\, and volunteers\, Back 2 School America not only distributes essential tools but also fosters collaboration and inspires hope\, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed in school and beyond.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/allies-in-action/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T200000
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SUMMARY:IL CD-7 Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Illinoisans have a critical primary election ahead. Join our candidate forums for an opportunity to hear directly from the people who want to represent you and learn where they stand on the issues that matter most. This event is free and open to the public. \nCo-hosted by: Citizen Action/Illinois The Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans Illinois Education Association Personal PAC Chicago Votes Housing Action Illinois SEIU HCIIMK Illinois Environmental Council Illinois Coalition on Immigration and Refugee Rights Environmental Law and Policy Center Equality Illinois Illinois Federation of Teachers Rainbow PUSH Access Living Shriver Center on Poverty Law Invest to Elect Indivisible Illinois She Votes IL Illinois NOW Women’s Alliance Chicago League of Women Voters Arc of Illinois The People’s Lobby Chicago Women Take Action Chicago Cares Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community Sunrise Movement Chicago Democratic Women of the South Suburbs \nThis forum is an exclusively tax-exempt 501(c)(3)-compliant event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/il-cd-7-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Malcolm X College — Main Building\, Conference Center Auditorium 1104\, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
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SUMMARY:IL CD-9 Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Illinoisans have a critical primary election ahead. Join our candidate forums for an opportunity to hear directly from the people who want to represent you and learn where they stand on the issues that matter most. This event is free and open to the public. \nEnter through Door 21\, the forum will be in room P103-104. \nCo-hosted by: Citizen Action/Illinois The Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans Illinois Education Association Personal PAC Chicago Votes Housing Action Illinois SEIU HCIIMK Illinois Environmental Council Illinois Coalition on Immigration and Refugee Rights Environmental Law and Policy Center Equality Illinois Illinois Federation of Teachers Rainbow PUSH Access Living Spotlight Elevate Engage Vision Morton Grove Niles United Shriver Center on Poverty Law Invest to Elect Indivisible Illinois She Votes IL Illinois NOW Women’s Alliance Chicago League of Women Voters Arc of Illinois Indivisible Niles Maine Township 46th Ward Democrats The People’s Lobby Chicago Women Take Action Chicago Cares Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community Sunrise Movement Chicago Democratic Women of the South Suburbs \nThis forum is an exclusively tax-exempt 501(c)(3)-compliant event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/il-cd-9-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Oakton Community College — Skokie Campus P103-104\, 7701 Lincoln Ave.\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
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SUMMARY:No Kings Protest - Hands Off Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Here in Chicago we know how to rise up\, fight back\, and support each other. It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is united in opposing these illegal and unnecessary attacks against our neighbors\, our communities\, and our democracy. Our actions and resistance are necessary as Trump sends militarized agents into our communities\, silences voters and voices\, and hands billionaires giveaways while families struggle. This isn’t just politics. It’s democracy versus dictatorship. We won’t accept a wannabe king\, and we won’t back down in the face of chaos\, corruption\, and cruelty. Join us in Chicago on October 18th as we join millions of people across the country in a national day of action to declare: No Kings and Hands Off Chicago! \nThis event is being organized by the Hands Off Chicago Coalition (Chicago Federation of Labor\, Equality Illinois\, Indivisible Chicago\, Personal PAC\, Sierra Club Illinois); ACLU of Illinois; and a growing number of partner organizations.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/no-kings-protest-hands-off-chicago/
LOCATION:Butler Field at Grant Park\, East Jackson Drive & South Columbus Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
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SUMMARY:Family-Centric "No Kings" Rally
DESCRIPTION:Bring the kids\, grab the chalk\, and join me for a joyful family-friendly “No Kings Rally” pre-event this Saturday\, October 18th at 10AM at the Tin Man in Oz Park
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/family-centric-no-kings-rally/
LOCATION:Oz Park\, 2021 N. Burling St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,outdoor,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
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SUMMARY:The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor Screening
DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Latinx HIV Awareness Day and Hispanic Heritage Month\, join us for an impactful evening featuring the screening of The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor. Start the evening at 6:00 PM when doors open\, followed by opening remarks from Dan Andries\, the film’s producer\, at 6:45 PM\, and the screening at 7:00 PM. \nAttendees can also explore resources at the HUB tabling\, access free HIV testing services\, and enjoy Spanish captions during the film.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-outrage-of-danny-sotomayor-screening/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
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SUMMARY:Books on the Chopping Block
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Dates \nBanned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Held during the last week of September\, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted bannings of books across the United States. \nBooks on the Chopping Block is our annual 60-minute performance of dramatic readings of short excerpts taken from these books. City Lit has teamed up with the ALA in celebration of Banned Books Week since 2006\, performing at special events\, libraries and bookstores in and around Chicago… and virtually this year.​​ \nCity Lit Executive Artistic Director Brian Pastor says\, “The freedom to read is essential to a civilized society. For many marginalized communities\, the freedom to read represents the freedom to be themselves. City Lit is proud to continue its BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK program at a time when attempts at book banning are at an all-time high. We are pleased to ally ourselves with the American Library Association in this important work.”​ \nAll the books in the list are available from your local library and to buy from Bookshop.org (if you click on the books below and buy copies City Lit gets a small cut!). \nMonday\, October 6th\, 2025\nDePaul Theatre School\, Lobby 11:30-1:30pm\n2350 N Racine Ave.\,\nChicago\, IL 60614 \nTuesday\, October 7th\, 2025\nWilmette Public Library: 6:30pm\n1242 Wilmette Ave.\,\nWilmette\, IL 60091 \nWednesday\, October 8th\, 2025\nNorthbrook Public Library. 7:00pm.\n1201 Cedar Lane\,\nNorthbrook\, IL \nSaturday\, October 11th\, 2025\nEdgewater Library Branch. 2:00pm.\n6000 N Broadway\,\nChicago\, IL 60660
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/books-on-the-chopping-block/
LOCATION:Edgewater Library\, 6000 N Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
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SUMMARY:Legacy Walk Dedication 13
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming the man\, Henry Gerber\, who founded the very first LGBTQ Rights organization in the United States – right here in Chicago – to The Legacy Walk!!\n\nSTREETSCAPE DEDICATION CEREMONY\nOctober 11\, 2025 | 2-2:30p | 3311 N. Halsted\, Chicago | FREE\nDEDICATION RECEPTION\nOctober 11\, 2025 | 3p-5p | Sidetrack The Video Bar (Event Sponsor) 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago | $25*\n*Includes One Drink Ticket and Light Buffet\n21+ Only
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/legacy-walk-dedication-13/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,art-gallery,outdoor,public-memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20251009T171913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T171913Z
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SUMMARY:Sharon Hayes: RICERCHE: FOUR
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed artist Sharon Hayes presents Ricerche: four\, an expansive and deeply moving two-channel video composed from interviews with LGBTQ+ elders across the United States. The final installment in her decade-long series exploring sexuality and gender in the US\, the work draws inspiration from Pier Paolo Pasolini’s 1963 film Comizi d’Amore (Love Meetings)\, in which the filmmaker interviewed Italians about their shifting views on sex and sexuality. Adopting a similar structure\, Hayes invites participants to reflect on their experiences of desire\, identity\, community\, activism\, and survival—modeling listening and dialogue as radical tools for intergenerational connection and collective understanding. As LGBTQ+ lives come under increasing political fire\, Ricerche: four is an insistent reminder of the galvanizing force of shared testimony and the mobilizing potential of community.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sharon-hayes-ricerche-four/
LOCATION:Siskel Film Center\, 164 N. State St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20251009T170755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T170755Z
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SUMMARY:IL CD-2 Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Illinoisans have a critical primary election ahead. Join our candidate forums for an opportunity to hear directly from the people who want to represent you and learn where they stand on the issues that matter most. All candidates registered for the 2026 Democratic primary in this race have been invited to attend. This event is free and open to the public. \nAttendees are free to park in any of the Pink lots. The event will be in the U-Building\, so they are encouraged to take advantage of free parking along 63rd and Union St\, but must enter the building on 63rd \nCo-hosted by: Citizen Action/Illinois The Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans Illinois Education Association Personal PAC Chicago Votes Housing Action Illinois SEIU HCIIMK Illinois Environmental Council Illinois Coalition on Immigration and Refugee Rights Environmental Law and Policy Center Equality Illinois Illinois Federation of Teachers Rainbow PUSH Access Living Shriver Center on Poverty Law Invest to Elect Indivisible Illinois She Votes IL Illinois NOW Women’s Alliance Chicago League of Women Voters Arc of Illinois Chicago Women Take Action Chicago Cares Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community Democratic Women of the South Suburbs \nThis forum is an exclusively tax-exempt 501(c)(3)-compliant event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/il-cd-2-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Kennedy King College U Building – Great Hall\, 740 W. 63rd St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250724T185140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T052540Z
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SUMMARY:AIDS Run & Walk Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Since its inception in 2001\, more than 34\,500 participants have shown up and shown out to get moving against HIV/AIDS\, raising $7 million to battle the HIV epidemic. \nJoin us Saturday\, September 27th and raise awareness and funds for AIDS Foundation Chicago and 25+ CommunityDirect partners. Proceeds directly benefit programs and services improving the lives of Chicagoans living with and vulnerable to HIV or chronic conditions.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/aids-run-walk-chicago/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:activism,outdoor,sports-recreation,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T153000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250821T030550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T044122Z
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SUMMARY:Come the F_____ on\, people: Craig Harshaw & Radical Imagination
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a homage to the late Craig Harshaw in his old stomping grounds of Insight Arts at the United Church of Rogers Park. We invite Craig’s students\, fellow activists and artists\, friends\, and community members to meditate on the ways Craig celebrated resistance and revolution. Get ready to rouse the rabble and remember an artist who believed that social change and beauty were not inevitable but certainly possible. \n\nWe encourage attendees to dress festively in celebration of Craig.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/come-the-f_____-on-people-craig-harshaw-radical-imagination/
LOCATION:United Church of Rogers Park\, 1545 W Morse Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,support-group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250904T035257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T035257Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago LGBTQ+ Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago LGBTQ+ Advisory Council will meet for a quarterly meeting. \nMembers of the public are encouraged to give feedback on priorities and other agenda items during the designated times for public comment. Please reach out to chi.lgbtq.advisory.council@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-lgbtq-advisory-council-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:activism,education,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250814T162541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T162541Z
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SUMMARY:9th Annual Illinois Congressional Delegation Forum
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the unique challenges and needs of LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV through conversations with members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation and insightful policy briefings on caregiving\, appropriations\, and Medicaid. \nPlease invite your legislator to attend the forum! Follow this link to write them (copy & paste into your browser): https://p2a.co/gepphyo or text FORUM to 40649
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/9th-annual-illinois-congressional-delegation-forum/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:activism,education,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250807T051757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T051757Z
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SUMMARY:Unite for Trans Youth Lives!
DESCRIPTION:Across Illinois and the nation\, trans youth are under attack. From hospital systems quietly canceling gender-affirming care to state and federal actions undermining protections and shutting down necessary emergency services\, our youth are being systematically stripped of their right to exist\, thrive\, and receive affirming and lifesaving medical and mental health care.\nThis is a state of emergency. Illinois is a sanctuary state\, but even here\, major institutions are walking back care without warning or accountability. These decisions leave families in crisis and send a dangerous message: that trans lives are disposable. \n\nJoin us as we take to the streets to demand: \n\nThe immediate restoration and expansion of gender-affirming care for trans youth in Illinois in alignment with the Illinois Human Rights Act and internationally accepted medical recommendations. \n\nA public commitment from elected officials and healthcare providers defending trans youth rights at every level.\nRestoration and future protection of necessary emergency services provided through 988 suicide prevention line for LGBTQ+ youth including the contract with The Trevor Project. \n\nThis is a call to action for trans youth\, families\, providers\, allies\, organizers\, and anyone who refuses to be silent while care is actively taken away from our most vulnerable. \n\nBring your signs\, your voices\, and your rage. This is a fight for trans futures. \n\n Trans youth deserve care.  Trans youth deserve safety.  Trans youth deserve to live.  Trans healthcare is a human right. \n\nEvent is hosted by: Brave Space Alliance\, Chicago Therapy Collective\, Equality Illinois\, and Trans Up Front IL\nPlease direct endorsements and volunteer requests to: outreach@transupfrontil.com
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/unite-for-trans-youth-lives/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:activism,outdoor,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250606T013932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T045352Z
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SUMMARY:Transfemicide Ordinance Community Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Transfemicide Working Group is holding 3 Community Meetings to hear from YOU on how to make Chicago safer for the trans and nonbinary community. \nThe meetings are being held on June 10 6:30p-8p at the Amundsen Park Fieldhouse (Westside)\, July 10 6:30p-8p at the Jackson Park Fieldhouse (Southside) and July 30 6:30p-8p at Broadway Armory Park (Northside). \nIt is an opportunity to share your experiences and tell the City ways in which we can work to ensure the safety of trans and nonbinary people.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transfemicide-ordinance-community-meetings-3/
LOCATION:Broadway Armory Park\, 5917 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250717T040116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T040856Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Dreams with SPEAK Des Plaines
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday for a safe\, inclusive gathering for reflection and connection in response to the harm & fear caused by the recent Supreme Court rulings. \n\n\n\nSafeguarding Dreams\nSaturday\, July 19\, 2025\n2:30 – 4:00 PM\nSt. Martin’s Episcopal Church\n\n1095 East Thacker Street Des Plaines \n\n\n\nThis service is designed for people of all religious and non-religious backgrounds\, especially trans\, non-binary\, and gender expansive individuals\, their families and others impacted.\n\n\nThis event will include:\n Readings of queer activists and scripture\n Songs that center queer voices\n Collective moments including intentions\, hugs\, anointing\, and validation\, all of which can be opted into or out of\n A space to process anger\, sorrow\, pain\, share stories\, and reaffirm that no ruling can erase our existence
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/safeguarding-dreams/
LOCATION:St. Martin’s Episcopal Church\, 1095 East Thacker Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,spiritual,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250606T013707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T013707Z
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SUMMARY:Transfemicide Ordinance Community Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Transfemicide Working Group is holding 3 Community Meetings to hear from YOU on how to make Chicago safer for the trans and nonbinary community. \nThe meetings are being held on June 10 6:30p-8p at the Amundsen Park Fieldhouse (Westside)\, July 10 6:30p-8p at the Jackson Park Fieldhouse (Southside) and July 30 6:30p-8p at Broadway Armory Park (Northside). \nIt is an opportunity to share your experiences and tell the City ways in which we can work to ensure the safety of trans and nonbinary people.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transfemicide-ordinance-community-meetings-2/
LOCATION:Jackson Park Fieldhouse\, 6401 S. Stony Island Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,support-group,wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250422T021535Z
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Esteem Award
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of celebration at 3349 N Halsted St where we honor individuals who have made a significant impact in their communities. The Esteem Awards recognize those who have shown outstanding dedication and commitment to serving others. This in-person event promises to be a memorable evening filled with inspiring stories\, heartfelt speeches\, and well-deserved recognition. Come dressed to impress and be prepared to be inspired by the incredible individuals being honored. Don’t miss out on this special occasion to celebrate and uplift those who are making a difference in the world!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-2025-esteem-award/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250626T021259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T021751Z
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SUMMARY:55th Anniversary of the First Pride Rally & March in the World
DESCRIPTION:JUNE 28 EVENT AT WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK (“BUGHOUSE SQUARE”) CELEBRATES 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD’S FIRST LGBTQ+ PRIDE MARCH – IN CHICAGO!\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, June 28 – gather at Noon\, program at 12:30 PM.\nWhere: Washington Square Park (aka Bughouse Square)\, 901 N. Clark Street (at Walton)\, Chicago\, IL.\n\n\nWe will gather to draw attention to Chicago’s rich and vibrant LGBTQ+ heritage as we work towards formal historic federal recognition for Washington Square Park. \n\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, June 28\, 2025\, starting at noon\, a coalition of community activists will gather in Chicago’s Washington Square Park – a historic free-speech forum also known as “Bughouse Square” – to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the world’s first LGBTQ+ Pride Rally and March\, which took place in Chicago on June 27\, 1970\, a day before similar events in New York City and Los Angeles (making it the first Pride March in the World). \n\nThe 1970 march in Chicago\, which began at Washington Square\, commemorated the Stonewall Uprising of the previous year and laid the groundwork for the LGBTQ+ Pride Parades that have taken place internationally for the past 50 years. \nCONTACT: Gary Chichester\n\n\n773-209-7389\nchicgary@earthlink.net
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/55th-anniversary-of-the-first-pride-rally-march-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park\, 901 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,outdoor,pride,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T133000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250605T053516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T233616Z
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SUMMARY:Taking Back Pride!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 22nd at 11 AM at Ida B Wells & Michigan Ave in our Taking Back Pride Rally to defend LGBTQ\, women’s\, and reproductive rights\, to protect Trans kids and education\, and to demand for the liberation for all against increased state and police violence\, homophobia\, and transphobia!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/taking-back-pride/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:activism,outdoor,pride,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250529T000501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T000501Z
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SUMMARY:History of LGBTQ+ Activism (Online)
DESCRIPTION:John D’Emilio\, Professor Emeritus of History\, Gender and Women’s Studies at UIC\, explores pivotal moments in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights\, highlighting the resilience and courage of activists who have shaped the modern LGBTQ+ movement. \nThis event is part of the Morton Grove Has Pride initiative celebrating our LGBTQIA2S+ community. Learn more about Morton Grove Pride and events taking place throughout the year at mortongrovepride.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/history-of-lgbtq-activism-online/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:activism,education,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250606T013450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T013450Z
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SUMMARY:Transfemicide Ordinance Community Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Transfemicide Working Group is holding 3 Community Meetings to hear from YOU on how to make Chicago safer for the trans and nonbinary community. \nThe meetings are being held on June 10 6:30p-8p at the Amundsen Park Fieldhouse (Westside)\, July 10 6:30p-8p at the Jackson Park Fieldhouse (Southside) and July 30 6:30p-8p at Broadway Armory Park (Northside). \nIt is an opportunity to share your experiences and tell the City ways in which we can work to ensure the safety of trans and nonbinary people.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transfemicide-ordinance-community-meetings/
LOCATION:Amundsen Park Fieldhouse\, 6200 W Bloomingdale Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T173000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250514T012241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161715Z
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SUMMARY:‘Building the Table’ Panel/Mixer: Celebrating Pride Month in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our 6th in-person event ‘Building the Table’ with leaders to celebrate Pride Month Chicago! 🌆 \nThis quarterly event series is a cultural exploration of intersectional identities\, highlighting the dynamic lived experiences and contributions of LGBTQIA+ community members. \nHost (and Founder/CEO of The Closet Unlocked) Darius Caffey will engage in hosting a moderated discussion with creative entrepreneurs\, members of grassroots organizations\, and social impact leaders – further acknowledging the importance of their existence in society. \nFor the upcoming event on Saturday\, June 7th\, 2025\, we will have the following guests: \n\nMaria Hadden – Alderwoman of Chicago’s 49th Ward\nKenan Cooper-Gilmore – Founder/CEO of Black Gay Table Talk\nTanner Beck (Moderator) – Cultural Producer of Beck Entertainment and Co-Host of Black Gay Agenda Podcast\n\nTickets are FREE\, but we recommend all guests arrive early to secure a good spot to view the stage!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/building-the-table-panel-mixer-celebrating-pride-month-in-chicago/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:activism,education,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T220000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250424T044038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T024037Z
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Biscotto-Miller Fund
DESCRIPTION:Chicago\, 1985: A committee of theatre community volunteers created the Biscotto-Miller Fund as a response to the escalating AIDS/HIV epidemic and named it in memory of Tommy Biscotto and J. Pat Miller\, two of the first known outspoken victims of AIDS. 40 years later\, the Fund continues to provide emergency aid to Chicago theatre workers—now for any illness or injury—as part of Season of Concern. \nJoin us for an evening of story and song commemorating this occasion\, as well as one of the Fund’s first benefit events: Arts Against Aids.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/40th-anniversary-biscotto-miller-fund/
LOCATION:Goodman Theater\, 170 N Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170826
CREATED:20250501T025257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T025257Z
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SUMMARY:Congressman Quigley's LGBTQIA+ Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Please join Congressman Mike Quigley for a town hall focused on the Trump administration’s attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community. Rep. Quigley will be joined by Lambda Legal to provide an update on efforts to fight back and to take questions from attendees. \nDoors open at 8:30 am on Friday\, May 23\, 2025 at Center on Halsted\, 3656 N Halsted. The program will run from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. This event is free\, but pre-registration is required. As in years past\, please submit questions when registering. \nThis year’s event will be moderated by the Center on Halsted’s CEO Joli Robinson. Robinson and Rep. Quigley will be joined by a representative from Lambda Legal. \nSpace is limited\, and registrations will be capped to comply with fire marshal requirements\, so please register as soon as possible. We hope to see you there! \nA sign language interpreter will be available. \nThis event will be livestreamed.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/congressman-quigleys-lgbtqia-town-hall/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,virtual
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