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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/
CATEGORIES:activism,education-history,virtual
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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/
CATEGORIES:activism,education-history,virtual
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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/
CATEGORIES:activism,outdoor,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T200000
DTSTAMP: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: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
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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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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 St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T120000
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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
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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/
CATEGORIES:activism,outdoor,pride,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T200000
DTSTAMP: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/
CATEGORIES:activism,education-history,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T200000
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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: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/
CATEGORIES:activism,education-history,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T220000
DTSTAMP:20250501T024037Z
CREATED:20250424T044038Z
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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: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 St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,virtual
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