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SUMMARY:Atrium Project: Edie Fake
DESCRIPTION:Runs through March 29\, 2026 \nFor this iteration of the Atrium Project series\, artist\, author\, and activist Edie Fake transforms the two-story lobby wall in the museum’s second floor atrium with his mural The Free Clinic for Gender Affirming Care (2024–25). An imagined facade of a clinic for free transgender healthcare\, the mural offers a majestic counterview to the present reality in the United States\, where transgender and nonbinary people are under constant threat of political repression\, restriction\, and scapegoating. The mural\, with its layered architectural motifs and undulating prismatic colors\, invites visitors into Fake’s utopian vision of access and open expression. \nFollowing his earlier Memory Palace series—examples of which are included in the exhibition City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago\, on view at the MCA from July 5\, 2025\, through May 31\, 2026—wherein Fake reimagined the facades of historic queer and feminist establishments in Chicago\, this work underscores the artist’s shift in focus from the past to the future\, from what was to what could still be. \nAtrium Project: Edie Fake is organized by Jack Schneider\, Assistant Curator.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/atrium-project-edie-fake/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,exhibit
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SUMMARY:53rd Annual Glass Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:The 20-30-40 Glass Society of Illinois is proud to present their 53rd Annual Glass Show & Sale\, the 2nd longest running Depression Glass show in the country. The show has a new and exciting location this year\, filled with booths of beautiful glassware ranging in price from a few dollars up to thousands. \nMore than 20+ dealers from across the United States will showcase not only Depression Glass but Elegant\, Carnival\, Art and Mid-Century Modern Glass along with Pottery and Kitchenware. This is the show to find something unique\, to complete a collection or start a new one!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/53rd-annual-glass-show-sale/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Lithuanian World Center\, 14911 127th Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,exhibit
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SUMMARY:The Land of Oz: Beyond the Page
DESCRIPTION:The Land of Oz: Beyond the Page explores the imaginative artistry required to turn the classic children’s story into a beloved movie. Divided into three sections—Writing\, Costume\, and Production Design—the installation reveals how the designers brought L. Frank Baum’s world to life. \nHighlights include a replica of Dorothy’s Ruby Red slippers\, an early draft of the script\, a prototype of the iconic Flying Monkey costume\, a character costume from Emerald City\, and a replica of the Cowardly Lion’s Badge of Courage. Visitors will also see a production memo about Dorothy’s look and a rare painting of the Emerald City. Families\, film lovers\, and design enthusiasts alike will find something to spark their imaginations. \nThe installation will be on view in two galleries on the Museum’s third floor. \nImage: MGM\, The Emerald City\, 1939\, pastel on board\, The Richard H. Driehaus Collection.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-land-of-oz-beyond-the-page/
LOCATION:Driehaus Museum\, 50 E. Erie St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T210000
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SUMMARY:Paint Yoni with Watercolors (co-ed)
DESCRIPTION:Creating a world where our yonis are respected & honored. We will be exploring feminine power through watercolors and sharing experiences. Reclaiming our YONI (vagina). You’re encouraged to take a picture of your or loves ones’ to paint. \nAges 18+\nAll genders are welcome\nNo art experience is needed. You will be guided basic drawing and watercolor painting. There will be floor and table seating. Must arrive by 6:55p. \n📸 a picture of a yoni (outside gentiles\, labia)\, additional floor cushions\, beverage/ alcohol beverage is allowed if over 21 \n🎟️ $30 per person. Event caps at 20. Deadline to register is Feb 18 unless sold out\nRegister: https://forms.gle/sKULxFyXSXN6c72d9 \n2 volunteers are needed to help set up\, greet door\, clean up in exchange for admission. email ourvibrantcommunity@gmail.com \n🏫: Soma Gardens (formerly Soma Arts)\, 5215 N Ravenswood Ave unit 309 · Chicago. dial #307 on intercom. Take 3 flights of stairs to suite 309.\nInfo on Soma https://www.meetup.com/kundaliniakal/ \n🚗: plenty of off-street free parking \n*Email ourvibrantcommunity@gmail.com if interested in getting on the list for a women only Paint Yoni. \nRefunds are granted upon canceled events only. \n——————————————————- \nVibrant Arts is a creative force dedicated to infusing communities with creative engagement for yOur well-being. Rhiannon Gurley is an Expressive Arts Facilitator\, weaving together visual art\, movement\, and music to create experiences that spark empowerment\, wellness\, and community connection. She incorporates plant-based art materials with the goal of being 90% eco-friendly and provides adaptive arts for individuals with diverse needs. \nA nationally award-winning and published artist\, she is a graduate of the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission’s Community Arts program and a recipient of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s 40 Under 40 award. Trained in shamanism\, energy work\, and creativity coaching\, she brings soulful depth and embodied wisdom to all she creates. \nTAILORED for YOU:\n• Social Art Parties for all ages\n• Mindfulness Arts Workshops\n• Community Art for Fests & Fundraisers \nCHOOSE YOUR CONNECTION\nhttps://linktr.ee/vibrantartswithrhiannon
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/paint-yoni-with-watercolors-co-ed/
LOCATION:Soma Garden\, 5215 N Ravenswood Ave unit 309\, chicago\, il
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,workshop
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SUMMARY:The Black Arts Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago (BACA) announces a free Town Hall Discussion: Chicago’s Black Arts Organizations…What We Can Do on Monday\, February 9\, 2026\, from 7-9pm at Black Ensemble Theater\, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago. The event is presented in association with Goodman Theatre’s 100 Free Acts of Theatre. The discussion\, followed by a light reception\, is free and open to the public. Reservations are required at bacachi.org/events-programs. \nModerated by Amina Dickerson\, Chicago professionals\, representing the spectrum of artistic disciplines\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, film\, visual and literary arts\, will be on hand to remind us of the richness and national renown of Chicago’s artistic organizations. They will also discuss the pressing challenges faced by Black arts organizations\, artists\, and arts groups\, notably in funding\, audience support\, stewardship and development of talent pipelines. \nAs moderator\, Dickerson will call upon her 35-year career\, with senior leadership roles in the non-profit\, arts\, corporate and philanthropy sectors to guide the discussion of the role and current status of Black arts. She will be joined by a distinguished panel that includes award winning female vocalist Lucy Smith; musician Shawn Wallace; theatre director Ron OJ Parson; visual artists and gallery owners Andre and Francis Guichard\, Emmy nominee and founder of Black Film Magazine Creative Cypher Troy Pryor; and Joel Hall Dancers & Center Executive Director Joseph Pindelski. \nAs national funding for the arts\, especially the minority arts\, is being reduced\, demeaned\, ignored\, and almost erased\, and following BACA’s mission and purpose\, “to increase interaction\, communication and development of black arts organizations and artists\, while delivering programs that increase their visibility\, marketability\, stability\, and sustainability\,” Town Halls and Panel Discussions\, like this one\, support Chicago’s arts organizations\, and in turn\, our artists.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-black-arts-town-hall/
LOCATION:Black Ensemble Theater\, 4450 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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SUMMARY:Creatives Networking: Mal Iszard Art Show X Dollop Coffee Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Meet and collab with other creatives while supporting a local black queer artist\, drinking beverages sold by Dollop Coffee Cafe\, and jamming to a music provided by a DJ.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/creatives-networking-mal-iszard-art-show-x-dollop-coffee-cafe/
LOCATION:Dollop Coffee NEMA\, 1210 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,dance-dj
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T170000
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SUMMARY:Windy City Times @40: Breaking News Breaking Silence Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“Windy City Times @40: Breaking News. Breaking Silence” includes dozens of covers from Windy City Times\, Outlines\, BLACKlines\, En La Vida\, Nightlines and more. Plus special photos from the 1987 March on Washington\, the first major AIDS protests and benefits\, parades\, pioneers\, and nonprofits. Some of these images have never been seen by the public. Also see buttons\, posters\, t-shirts\, and other special items from the past. \nAbout Windy City Times \nFounded in September 1985\, Windy City Times helped document the rise of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ movement\, from the fight for gay rights to the battles against HIV/AIDS\, the rise of trans organizing\, to the push for visibility by lesbians and people of color. That and so much more was documented in the thousands of issues of LGBTQ+ media published by Windy City Times\, Outlines\, and sister publications. \nOn display in the Sandfield Exhibition Gallery from through January 2026.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/windy-city-times-40-breaking-news-breaking-silence-exhibit/
LOCATION:Gerber/Hart\, 6500 North Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,art-gallery,education,exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T183000
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SUMMARY:Center on Halsted Art Gallery Opening
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\nJoin us for a night of artwork in our second and third-floor gallery spaces. \nLearn more about the artists below: \nSecond Floor Gallery:  \nKevin Lustik\, (he/him) \nArtist Statement \nI’ve been creating fiber art for over 40 years now. But I like to break the traditional rules of stitchery. Needlework is usually neat\, tidy\, and quaint. But my pieces include torn fabric\, unfinished canvases\, and yarn extending outside the mat and frame. Also\, I like to add a dash of wit. Some of the subjects I explore with my art include politics\, nostalgia\, pop culture\, and the LGBTQ+ identity. \nThird Floor Gallery:  \nNick Mozak (he/him) \nArtist statement \nI am a Chicago-based abstract artist who brings a rich and layered approach to mixed media. Working with acrylic\, collage\, and found objects on paper and wood panel\, my paintings are deeply influenced by the textures of the urban landscape: the weathered beauty of aged buildings\, the mercurial movement of natural /artificial light and the diverse patterns found in nature. \nBefore dedicating fully to the current art practice\, I spent 40 years as a set and costume designer in both professional and academic theatre. That background continues to shape my creative process\, infusing the work with a keen sense of composition\, texture\, and storytelling. \nMy work has been exhibited across the Midwest\, Pacific Northwest\, California\, and New England\, and has been featured in contemporary art publications: Juniper Rag and Artist CloseUp.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/center-on-halsted-art-gallery-opening/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T190000
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day commemoration with Wrightwood 659 and the Joffrey Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Wrightwood 659 and The Joffrey Ballet proudly announce a special World AIDS Day commemoration honoring those lost to the epidemic to be held at Wrightwood 659 (659 Wrightwood Avenue) Thursday\, December 4\, at 5:30pm. World AIDS Day\, officially December 1\, is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Since 1988\, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost. \nThe Joffrey Ballet was deeply affected during this period\, losing several remarkable artists\, including Company Founder Robert Joffrey at age 59 and his protégé Edward Stierle at just 23. Following Joffrey’s passing\, Stierle choreographed Lacrymosa and\, while on his own deathbed\, completed Empyrean. As noted in a New York Times interview\, Stierle’s dance partner observed\, “Where Lacrymosa was about death\, Empyrean is about celebration and hope.” \nThis public program will feature opening remarks by Greg Cameron\, Joffrey Ballet President & CEO; a screening of Empyrean and discussion; and a memorial segment inviting attendees to share reflections and memories of those lost to AIDS.  Tickets for this special program are complimentary with paid admission to Wrightwood 659. \nWrightwood 659 is currently mounting The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.\, a large-scale exhibition celebrating the rich history of The Joffrey Ballet. The exhibition premiered at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center in 2024\, marking the first major retrospective of the company. Drawing from the Joffrey archive\, acquired by the Jerome Robbins Dance Division in 2017 as the Library’s largest acquisition in a decade\, the exhibition offers an in-depth look at the Joffrey’s contributions to ballet in the U.S. Highlights include rare film from the original performance of the groundbreaking ballet Astarte and Anna Sokolow’s Opus 65\, as well as costumes\, props\, pointe shoes\, posters\, correspondence\, and other ephemera from the company and the life of Robert Joffrey. The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. is organized by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and curated by Dr. Julia Foulkes with assistance from Nicole Duffy. It is presented at Wrightwood 659 by Alphawood Exhibitions. \n  \nAlso on view at Wrightwood 659 through December 20\, 2025\, are Scott Burton: Shape Shift\, which examines the legacy of Scott Burton (1939–1989)\, an American original whose wide-ranging practice anticipated many of the strategies of today’s art; and Ellen Altfest: Forever\, an intimate selection of oil paintings by the American representational painter.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-commemoration-with-wrightwood-659-and-the-joffrey-ballet/
LOCATION:Wrightwood 659\, 659 W. Wrightwood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,art-gallery,culture,wellness
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SUMMARY:321 Plays for Trans Futures
DESCRIPTION:321 Plays for Trans Futures is an 11-hour performance art show honoring the work of trans\, non-binary\, gender-nonconforming\, and ally artists. It will take place all day on November 20\, 2025 at the Fine Arts Building in Chicago\, IL. This project is funded by a MAP Fund grant. \nOur Instagram is @playsfortransfutures
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/321-plays-for-trans-futures/
LOCATION:Fine Arts Building Chicago\, 401 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Chicago History Museum: Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit runs through November 2\, 2025 \nChicago activists in the 1960s and ’70s used design to create powerful slogans\, symbols\, and imagery to amplify their visions for social change. In Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s\, see more than 100 posters\, fliers\, signs\, buttons\, newspapers\, magazines\, and books from the era\, expressing often radical ideas about race\, war\, gender equality\, and sexuality that challenged mainstream culture of the time. \nAs racism\, war\, gender inequality\, and LGBTQIA+ discrimination remain enduring issues shaped by today’s complex world\, also see works from a new generation of artivists upholding the city’s rich legacy of protest art to fight for social change.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-history-museum-designing-for-change-chicago-protest-art-of-the-1960s-70s/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,exhibit
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
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SUMMARY:West Loop Contemporary Fine Art Expo
DESCRIPTION:A  curated boutique expo with over 40 invitation-only fine artists offering direct sales to the public. \nThe Fall West Loop Contemporary Fine Art Expo\,\nOctober 17\, 18 & 19 \nLocated on the fabulous Randolph St. Restaurant Row \n​Chicago\nStephen M Bailey Auditorium\n​Plumbers Hall
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/west-loop-contemporary-fine-art-expo/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,exhibit
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T203000
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SUMMARY:Art for Life Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 16 at The Mart\nArt for Life Chicago is a juried art auction and social art event of the season\, showcasing the talents of emerging artists alongside those of established creators. \nThis event offers a chance to bring together emerging artists with established artists\, art buyers\, and art collectors. Each year\, we select a jury panel of highly accomplished interior designers and gallery owners who bring years of industry expertise and a genuine commitment to supporting the art world. Each artist is scored\, and the top artists are invited to participate in the year’s Art for Life Chicago art auction. \nArtists who choose to donate their pieces will have their work displayed and auctioned both virtually and in person during an enjoyable evening filled with cocktails\, food\, networking\, and excitement. \nArt for Life Chicago not only creates meaningful opportunities for artists\, but with all proceeds from AFLC benefiting our Excellence in Care Grants Program\, it also helps us raise essential unrestricted funds for local organizations providing care for those living with and/or impacted by HIV/AIDS. \nAdditionally\, the top three artists are invited to DIFFA Chicago’s Three for Life event the following autumn. This opportunity includes a one-night-only exhibition for these three rising artists to showcase their artwork at a downtown Chicago gallery. This intimate art show is promoted not only to DIFFA’s cultivated list of art and event lovers but also shared with local art professional establishments to ensure widespread awareness and promotion for the artists and the event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/art-for-life-chicago/
LOCATION:Merchandise Mart\, 222 Merchandise Mart Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,benefit-fundraiser,exhibit,networking-mixer
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T170000
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SUMMARY:"Scott Burton: Shape Shift" Tour with David Getsy and Jess Wilcox
DESCRIPTION:David Getsy\, Eleanor Shea Professor of Art History\, University of Virginia and Jess Wilcox\, curator of Scott Burton: Shape Shift\, lead guests through an hour-long tour unpacking Burton’s queer narratives\, choreographies of seating\, and the socially imbued life of objects in the landmark survey. Together\, they chronicle the Burton’s œuvre from radical performance to granite chaises\, and consider the intersections of bodies\, design\, and public space. \nThis program is complimentary with admission to the exhibition.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/scott-burton-shape-shift-tour-with-david-getsy-and-jess-wilcox/
LOCATION:Wrightwood 659\, 659 W. Wrightwood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20251002T182329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T165345Z
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SUMMARY:Scott Burton: Shape Shift
DESCRIPTION:Scott Burton: Shape Shift examines the legacy of Scott Burton (1939–1989)\, an American original whose wide-ranging practice anticipated many of the strategies of today’s art. Hailed as a landmark exhibition when it premiered at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis\, MO\, Scott Burton: Shape Shift is the most comprehensive exhibition of Burton’s work ever mounted in the United States. Featuring works from the 1960s to 80s\, the exhibition underscores the breadth of the artist’s vision. By the time of his death at the age of 50 from an AIDS-related illness\, Burton had functioned as sculptor\, public artist\, performance artist\, choreographer\, art critic\, and exhibition curator. The survey spans Burton’s career\, featuring nearly 40 sculptures\, more than 70 photographs and ephemera\, and the only known extant video of the artist’s performance work. In conjunction with Scott Burton: Shape Shift\, Wrightwood 659 will host several public programs. These include a performative-meditation on Burton’s practice\, care\, and passing time by artist Gordon Hall\, the founder of the Center for Experimental Lectures; and a lecture jointly hosted with the Art Institute of Chicago by David J. Getsy\, author of Queer Behavior: Scott Burton and Performance Art and preeminent scholar on Burton’s artistic practice. Scott Burton: Shape Shift is organized by the Pulitzer Arts Foundation\, St. Louis\, and curated by Jess Wilcox\, independent curator\, and Heather A. Smith\, Assistant Curator\, Pulitzer Arts Foundation. The exhibition is presented at Wrightwood 659 by Alphawood Exhibitions.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/scott-burton-shape-shift/
LOCATION:Wrightwood 659\, 659 W. Wrightwood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20250828T050932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T023844Z
UID:10000449-1757750400-1757782800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Evoke Gallery Presents: Abiotic
DESCRIPTION:Create\, Inspire\, Transform\nWelcome to Evoke\, a cutting-edge art gallery and production studio dedicated to emerging and mid-career artists. We stand out with our non-traditional approach to art and immersive experiences. Our studio nurtures continuous creation\, enabling artists to construct\, innovate\, and bring brands to life. Join us to experience art in a unique ecosystem where creativity thrives alongside the artists.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/evoke-gallery-presents-abiotic/
LOCATION:Evoke Gallery\, 3040 N. Central Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20250828T054708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T054708Z
UID:10000455-1757358000-1757368800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Queer Sacred Space Salon
DESCRIPTION:One Year Anniversary Show! \nWe are so thrilled to be celebrating one more orbit! A full year of queer art! Of returning. Of reclaiming. Of remembering. We are cosmic miracles. We are holy. Our combined divinity has the power to change the world. \nJoin us Monday Sept 8th – 7pm\nDoors at 6:45\n$15 suggested donation\nLincoln Park Presbyterian- 600 W Fullerton Pkwy – Chicago \nFeaturing: Ginger Ambrosia\nThee Ricky Lee Harris\nJyldo\nMeghan Murphy “Big Red” w/ Brian Sanderson\nAnd Special Guests “The Mary & Judas Show”
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-sacred-space-salon/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park Presbyterian\, 600 W. Fullerton Parkway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20250821T050649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T051225Z
UID:10000439-1756319400-1756326600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Art Gallery: Jane Thorn and Jessie Mott
DESCRIPTION:Runs through August 27\nJoin us for a night of artwork in our second and third-floor gallery spaces. \nLearn more about the artists below: \nJane Thorn (She/Her) Artist Statement \nJane Thorn is a painter and writer exploring themes of transition\, narrative\, light\, and reflection. Her deeply diaristic self-portraits are a fantasy and science-fiction steeped chapter in the autofictional tradition of Frida Kahlo\, Paula Rego\, and Sasha Gordon\, and her moody and personal still-lifes and cityscapes evoke moments of stillness amidst change. Born in Nashville\, Jane Thorn has lived in New Orleans\, Wuhan\, Portland\, and Glasgow\, and is currently based in Chicago. She holds a JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and a Masters in Fine Art Practice from the Glasgow School of Art. \nJessie Mott (She/Her) Artist statement \nJessie Mott is a Chicago-based visual artist whose practice focuses on themes of identity and power by exposing unstable perceptions of the queer body. Using an array of media such as painting\, drawing\, and animation\, she gives life to creatures that negotiate permeable boundaries. She is best known for her watercolor drawings of hybrid creatures that explore a perverse fascination with the natural world. Bound up in desire\, mourning\, and anxiety\, her work disrupts the margins of human and animal\, abstraction and figuration\, and interior and exterior worlds.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/art-gallery-opening-jane-thorn-and-jessie-mott/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20250418T211129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T211151Z
UID:10000048-1753524000-1753549200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity\, 1869-1939
DESCRIPTION:The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity\, 1869-1939 explores a sea change in how society regarded homosexuality in the wake of the coining of the term “homosexual” in 1869. Before this watershed moment\, same-sex desire marked something you did\, not necessarily something you were. The First Homosexuals examines how\, for the first time\, homosexuals were cleaved from the rest of the population and given an identity which turned on their sexuality. Since the invention of the “homosexual\,” sexuality has become totalizing\, determining who you are at your core. A little over two years ago while still in the midst of the global pandemic\, Wrightwood 659 offered a taste of this upcoming exhibition’s approach and scope in a small preview entitled The First Homosexuals: Global Depictions of a New Identity\, 1869-1930. \nRuns May 2 – July 26\, 2025
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-first-homosexuals-the-birth-of-a-new-identity-1869-1939/
LOCATION:Wrightwood 659\, 659 W. Wrightwood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20250418T211447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T150922Z
UID:10000049-1752404400-1752426000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris: A Friendship with Mary Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:Unveiling Frida Kahlo’s work for the first time in the Art Institute galleries\, this exhibition focuses on the celebrated Mexican artist’s first and only trip to Europe and her brief yet pivotal encounter with Mary Reynolds\, an American avant-garde bookbinder who stood at the center of a rich Parisian artistic community. \nRuns March 29 – July 13\, 2025
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/frida-kahlos-month-in-paris-a-friendship-with-mary-reynolds/
LOCATION:Art Institute of Chicago\, 111 South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20250529T022831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T023018Z
UID:10000251-1751187600-1751212800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Evanston Art Center Friends of Dorothy's
DESCRIPTION:On view May 24 – June 29\, 2025\nOpening Reception June 1\, 1-4 pm RSVP\nFriends of Dorothy’s\, Curated by Emma Rose Gudewicz. \nThe title of this exhibition derives from slang used by the gay community in the mid-20th century. During a time when homosexuality was criminalized\, many queer individuals used coded language to identify one another safely in public. “Being a friend of Dorothy” was a discreet way for someone to inquire if another person was queer\, without revealing their own identity to those who might not be accepting. Amid the regression of societal acceptance and understanding\, we reflect on historical queer communities—their unity and resilience—and how their experiences shape the spaces we create today. \nFriends of Dorothy’s highlights work that examines what it is to be queer today and an individual’s experience. This show is dedicated to uplifting and highlighting LGBTQIA+ voices in an uncertain world.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/evanston-art-center-friends-of-dorothys/
LOCATION:Evanston Art Center\, 1717 Central St.\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20250529T021327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T021340Z
UID:10000249-1750874400-1750881600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Projecting Homosexuality: Queer and Trans Visions from Cinema’s First Decades
DESCRIPTION:Runs on June 4\, 11\, 18\, & 25\, 2025 \nTickets are $15 for each night of the series; $5 for students with a valid student ID. Must be purchased on the website. No tickets available at the door. Student IDs checked at the door. Screenings will be at FACETS\, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60614. \nBuckle up for a wild ride through the forgotten corners of early cinema! “Projecting Homosexuality” is a groundbreaking film series that will blow your mind with rarely seen gems from the dawn of moviemaking. Imagine stumbling into a secret world where gender-bending performers\, radical social uprisings\, and forbidden desires dance across the silver screen. From a beefcake muscleman posing in the world’s earliest films to lesbian love stories that challenged every social norm\, these movies aren’t just history – they’re a time machine to a more subversive\, surprising past that feels irresistibly modern. \nThis isn’t your grandparents’ dusty film archive – this is a revolution captured on celluloid. Spanning from the United States to Sweden\, France\, Germany\, and Japan\, these films will make you laugh\, gasp\, and see early 20th-century culture in a radically new light. Whether you’re a film buff\, a queer history enthusiast\, or just someone who loves discovering incredible stories that have been hidden for a century\, this series promises an unforgettable journey. Get ready to peek through the keyhole of cinema’s most daring and delicious secrets. \n 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/projecting-homosexuality-queer-and-trans-visions-from-cinemas-first-decades/
LOCATION:Wrightwood 659\, 659 W. Wrightwood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,culture,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20250619T023803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T023803Z
UID:10000310-1750438800-1750449600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Undercurrents: A solo exhibition by Nathan Brad Hall
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception\, Friday\, June 20\, 2025 5-8pm\nNathan Brad Hall lives and works in Brooklyn\, New York. With a background in both abstract and figurative studies\, his focus today is on figurative oil painting\, attempting to capture the light that illuminates us all. He has shown his work extensively in group and solo exhibitions in NYC and beyond and can be found in private collections across the U.S. and internationally.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/undercurrents-a-solo-exhibition-by-nathan-brad-hall/
LOCATION:Victor Gallery\, 300 W. Superior St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T235900
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20250514T012942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161727Z
UID:10000174-1749398400-1749427140@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Neutral Gena's Perfect Pride Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an all-building Pride celebration featuring live music\, drag\, and burlesque all day long! \nHosted by Neutral Gena\, TiKi Vonte\, Spjork\, and Yuiza Beach\nFeaturing…VIP lounge with Khloe Coulee & 9INE (4:30) // Lilith Baylon & Angelica Grace (6:00) \nStartenders Lucy Stoole and Grelley Duvall (6:30-8:30)\, DJ sets by DJ El Brujo (4:30) + DJ Ca$h Era (7:00\, 9:00\, 10:30)\, Drag showcases by Fabby Tingz (6:00)\, Neutral Gena\, TiKi Vonte\, Spjork\, and Yuiza Beach (8:00)\, and Haus of Banks (9:30)\, Burlesque showcase by Haus of Slick (11:00) \nInstallations by Pagina\nPhotos by Glitter Guts\nTHC/CBD seltzers by Marz Community Brewing\nFood by Tacomotora (until 11PM)\nIce cream by The Sugar Hole (until 8PM)
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/neutral-genas-perfect-pride-party/
LOCATION:Color Club\, 4146 North Elston Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,culture,dance-dj
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20250605T041150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T041226Z
UID:10000273-1749232800-1749247200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Dulce Sueño: A Exhibition Curated by José Felix Rosa Castro
DESCRIPTION:Dulce Sueño is a solo show exhibition inviting audiences into a visually captivating experience that explores a mythical world shaped by artist José Rosa’s reimagining of Paso Fino culture. Blending dynamic performance with abstract visuals\, this exhibition celebrates the deep harmony between human\, horse and what this lifestyle means to Puerto Rican identity. Dulce Sueño invites viewers on a sensorial journey through tradition\, imagination\, and identity—where movement becomes memory and mythology takes form. \nDulce Sueño invites viewers on a sensorial remix  through tradition\, imagination\, and identity—where movement becomes memory and mythology takes form.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dulce-sueno-a-exhibition-curated-by-jose-felix-rosa-castro/
LOCATION:El Schomburg\, 2538 W Division\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20250514T011150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161852Z
UID:10000170-1748764800-1748797200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Hyde Park Art: 4th Annual Art of Pride
DESCRIPTION:Art\, live performances\, music\, dancing\, food\, vendors\, & more!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/hyde-park-art-4th-annual-art-of-pride/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Art Center\, 5020 S. Cornell Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20250501T162355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T054353Z
UID:10000127-1748628000-1748635200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Windy City Times @40: Breaking News. Breaking Silence.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception at Gerber/Hart of this special exhibit looking back at 40 years of Windy City Times\, Chicago’s LGBTQ+ newspaper and media company. The opening reception from 6-8 PM will feature a conversation with co-founder of Windy City Times Tracy Baim and historian John D’Emilio night. Tickets are $50 and include appetizers and beverages. \nWindy City Times @40: Breaking News\, Breaking Silence will be on display in the Sandfield Exhibition Gallery from through January 2026. The exhibit includes dozens of covers from Windy City Times\, Outlines\, BLACKlines\, En La Vida\, Nightlines and more. Plus special photos from the 1987 March on Washington\, the first major AIDS protests and benefits\, parades\, pioneers\, and nonprofits. Some of these images have never been seen by the public. Also see buttons\, posters\, t-shirts\, and other special items from the past. The exhibition and reception will take place on the second floor of 6500 N Clark Street. Stairs are located inside the front door (by the entrance to Walgreens). An elevator is located at the end of the hallway (past the Howard Brown front desk).
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/windy-city-times-40-breaking-news-breaking-silence/
LOCATION:Gerber/Hart\, 6500 North Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,culture,exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034213
CREATED:20250501T021251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T021343Z
UID:10000110-1746266400-1746288000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Art Girls Spring Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:After a 10 year hiatus\, our Spring Pop Up is BACK! \nTwelve local women artists will be exhibiting and selling their handmade work\, including jewelry\, ceramics\, accessories\, and clothing. Grab friends and come to Bramble Arts Loft in Andersonville for some Spring shopping at this fun\, free event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-art-girls-spring-pop-up/
LOCATION:Bramble Arts Loft\, 5545 N. Clark St. 2nd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,market
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