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SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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SUMMARY:Create for a Cause: The Intersection of Health\, Immigration\, & Art as Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:For our Community Action Month in October\, Migrant Support Collective is hosting an event series that uses the power of art and storytelling to raise awareness around the realities of ICE detention for LGBTQ+ migrants.  \nMigrant Support Collective\, University of Chicago Outpatient\, and Southside Community Health Advocates will host a teach-in on immigration enforcement as a public health crisis\, followed by an interactive workshop on how art can be used as a community healing & advocacy tool. \nEvents are free and open to the community. If you would like to sponsor Community Action Month\, please contact sponsorships@migrantsupportcollective.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/create-for-a-cause-the-intersection-of-health-immigration-art-as-advocacy/
LOCATION:University of Chicago – Center for Diversity and Inclusion\, 5710 S Woodlawn Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,arts-and-galleries
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SUMMARY:Imagining Collective Liberation: Why art matters for LGBTQ+ migrant rights
DESCRIPTION:For our Community Action Month in October\, Migrant Support Collective is hosting an event series that uses the power of art and storytelling to raise awareness around the realities of ICE detention for LGBTQ+ migrants. \nOn October 4th\, join us for an afternoon showcasing three local Chicago artists working across different mediums. Artists will share their work\, talk about their creative journey\, and participate in a brief Q&A. Attendees will be able to mingle\, take a closer look at the art\, and purchase pieces directly from the artists. \nEvents are free and open to the community. If you would like to sponsor Community Action Month\, please contact sponsorships@migrantsupportcollective.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/imagining-collective-liberation-why-art-matters-for-lgbtq-migrant-rights/
LOCATION:Center on Cottage Grove\, 6323 S Cottage Grove Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,arts-and-galleries,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260924T170733Z
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SUMMARY:73rd Annual Chicago Powwow
DESCRIPTION:The American Indian Center presents the 73rd Annual Chicago Powwow on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\, at Schiller Woods East\, Grove 13. Gates open at 10 a.m.\, with Grand Entries at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The official event page names Skud Nation of Menominee as host drum and notes that invited drums only will participate. \nThis intertribal gathering continues a Chicago tradition that began in 1953 and centers Native dance\, drumming\, artists\, makers and community. Adult admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate; youth ages 6–17 and elders 55+ are $5\, while veterans and children 5 and under are free. Enter from Irving Park Road west of Cumberland Avenue and follow powwow signs to Grove 13; parking is free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. \nOfficial event information and tickets: American Indian Center. Stumblday is an independent city event guide\, not the organizer. Event guide: 73rd Annual Chicago Powwow on Stumblday. Image supplied on the organizer’s official event page and depicts dancers entering the circle at the 2022 powwow.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/73rd-annual-chicago-powwow/
LOCATION:Schiller Woods East\, Grove 13\, W. Irving Park Road\, west of N. Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60634
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,culture,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260924T182448Z
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Beverly Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:The 13th Annual Beverly Art Walk takes place Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. along Western Avenue between 99th and 115th Streets in Beverly/Morgan Park. Presented by the Beverly Area Arts Alliance\, the free\, family-friendly event showcases work by more than 100 artists alongside musical performances and public art. \nAdmission is free. Listing compiled by Stumblday\, an independent city event guide. Photo: 111th Street at Hoyne Avenue in Morgan Park by AlphaBeta135\, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/13th-annual-beverly-art-walk/
LOCATION:Western Avenue in Beverly/Morgan Park\, 9900-11500 S. Western Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260924T182223Z
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SUMMARY:Andersonville Arts Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to present its 22nd annual Andersonville Arts Weekend\, with the neighborhood transformed into a “walkable art gallery” from Friday\, September 25 – Sunday\, September 27\, 2026. The free\, three-day event includes over 30 businesses and more than 50 artists representing multiple genres including visual art\, theatre\, dance\, music\, makers\, student art and public art. \nReturning Arts Weekend mainstays include a Self-Guided Art Walk on all three days\, plus the popular Night of Parties\, an evening of artist receptions\, kicking off Friday\, 9/25 at 5 pm. The weekend culminates with Andersonville’s annual Fall Wine Walk on Sunday\, 9/27 from 2 – 5 pm (because art and wine are the perfect pairing!)
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/andersonville-arts-weekend/
LOCATION:Andersonville neighborhood
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T213000
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SUMMARY:We Are Collective: Arts of Lore
DESCRIPTION:Arts of Lore is a community arts festival that will be celebrating the lore of 8 individual artists. These artists are presenting works that relate to their personal lore\, their community stories\, and ancestral histories. Arts of Lore is meant to uplift queer folks & those around them by showcasing\, tending to\, and celebrating our varied experiences. Become part of our lore by attending Arts of Lore! \nIn addition to the performance\, we transform spaces to make an immersive experience as well as host the Queer Art Market which platforms queer artists from within We Are Collective & our community to promote the other art forms that they produce. We also offer community resource tabling at our events as well to provide a net of queer-safe spaces or organizations for the Chicago community with organizations like Brave Space Alliance\, Center on Halstead\, & Chicago Books to Women in Prison. \nDoors open : 7:00p\nCome to enjoy the Queer Art Market before the show begins. \nShow start : 7:30p\nThere will be no late seating. If you arrive late\, please wait until intermission to enter the auditorium. If the doors are closed\, do not enter! \nApproximate show run time : 90 minutes (including 15 minute intermission)\nArts of Lore | Lead Artists\nCaity Gee | she/her \nDawn Heilung | they/them \nDev Saxman | they/them \nHannah Huang | they/she \nLani Anderson | she/her \nMichelle Stolberg | she/they \nNami Flare | she/her \nPerla Sanchez | she/her \nAccommodations & Limitations:\nChicago Danztheatre Ensemble has two flights of stairs to access the auditorium space. If you are not able to attend the show due to accessibility\, we are deeply sorry! Please reach out to admin@wearecollective.online to receive a discounted virtual ticket. \nContent Warning: Simulated fire\, divinity\, religion\, flashing lights\, death\, grief\, depression\, alcoholism\, semi nudity. \nThis show is 18+ only. \nMasks are encouraged but not mandatory.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/we-are-collective-arts-of-lore-3/
LOCATION:Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble\, 1650 W. Foster Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T031326Z
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SUMMARY:ManBits Art Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of ManBits\, an ongoing fine art photography series by RS Jenkins celebrating the sensual lines of the male physique.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/manbits-art-opening-reception/
LOCATION:transistor Chicago\, 1058 W Bryn Mawr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260813T160658Z
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SUMMARY:Fan Expo Chicago
DESCRIPTION:f you’re into comics\, sci-fi\, horror\, anime\, gaming\, or cosplay\, come share our playground. You’ll feel out of this world – and right at home. \nFind your fandom family at FAN EXPO Chicago. All 75\,000 of them. \nShow Hours:\nFriday 4 PM – 9 PM^\nSaturday 10 AM – 7 PM\nSunday 10 AM – 5 PM \n^ Special Preview on Friday at 2 PM for VIP\, Ultimate\, and 3-Day pass holders who purchase in advance.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/fan-expo-chicago/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Donald E. Stephens Convention Center\, 5555 N River Rd.\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T203000
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SUMMARY:Art Gallery Opening - Center On Halsted - August 7\, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception featuring art by James Schenck on our 2nd floor and Erica Holman on our 3rd floor. Read artist statements below: \nJames Schenck (he/him): Flower Power \nJames Schenck’s newest series of flower drawings considers the connections between the body\, the bloom\, and the page. Drawn on newsprint with marker and gesso\, the works transform familiar floral forms into portraits—studies of vulnerability\, resilience\, and care. \nFor Schenck\, flowers are more than symbols of beauty. Like bodies\, they age\, bruise\, flourish\, and fade. The newsprint itself becomes an extension of this metaphor. Delicate and ephemeral\, the paper yellows over time\, recording its own passage through the world. Together\, flower\, body\, and page become interconnected vessels\, each carrying traces of experience\, memory\, and transformation. \nWorking from his personal archive and photographic references\, Schenck creates images that hover between observation and remembrance. Layers of marker and luminous gesso obscure and reveal forms\, echoing the ways we preserve\, revisit\, and reinterpret our own histories. The resulting drawings celebrate the beauty found not in permanence\, but in attention—the ways living things thrive when tended\, cared for\, and allowed to evolve. \nErica Holman (she/her) \nI am always observing people\, places\, and especially nature as I move through my life. Strongly contrasting elements and themes catch my eye and draw me in. Something rusty inside a lush garden\, water droplets splashing off scratchy concrete\, or shiny materials woven into a mixed-media piece—these are the kinds of details I enjoy exploring and playing with in my photography and artwork. \nThis creativity evolved through my professional work as an early childhood teacher\, where I brought art\, exploration\, and collaboration into my classrooms. Now I continue my journey of joy and discovery by working with photography\, watercolors\, acrylics\, and many other mixed-media materials. My work seeks to capture joyful\, playful exploration and a deep connection with the world around me. I am very happy to share it with you! \nFee\nFree (donations are accepted)
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/art-gallery-opening-center-on-halsted-august-7-2026-at-630-p-m-to-830-p-m/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T165112Z
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SUMMARY:New Expressions Art Expo
DESCRIPTION:A free to vend\, free to tend art expo! New Expressions\, or NEXPO\, is co-hosted by Chicago Comics and Merlo Branch Library. We provide emerging artists a free tabling experience and opportunities to get advice and mentorship about making and selling their work​. Artists only have to be 12 years old to table. There is no admission fee for New Expressions! Save your money for the art.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/new-expressions-art-expo/
LOCATION:Third Space Chicago\, 716 W Addison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T144353Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T144353Z
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SUMMARY:Ruth Page School of Dance Presents Their 2026 Spring Show\, “Under the Big Top\,” June 13
DESCRIPTION:Ruth Page Center of the Arts’ School of Dance presents their end of season spring show\, “Under the Big Top\,” Saturday\, June 13 at 1 and 5 p.m.\, at the Ruth Page Center\, 1016 Dearborn St. \nRuth Page School of Dance invites audiences to enjoy the wonder and delight of dance in this end-of-year performance. Pre-Dance IV to Advanced-level students showcase their hard work and dedication throughout the school year. Note: the Pre-Dance IV level will only be performing in the 1 p.m. show. \n“Under the Big Top” performances are Saturday\, June 13 at 1 and 5 p.m.\, with general admission tickets available for $25 or $20 for students and seniors. Tickets and merchandise are available at RuthPageCenter.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ruth-page-school-of-dance-presents-their-2026-spring-show-under-the-big-top-june-13/
LOCATION:Ruth Page Center for the Arts\, 101 N. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215702Z
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SUMMARY:Woodstock PrideFest Community Chalk Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:We’ll supply the chalk and you help turn the Emricson walking path into a colorful celebration of love\, pride\, and community during the PrideFest Community Chalk Art Walk! \nArtists of all ages and skill levels are invited to create sidewalk masterpieces throughout the field day and color run fun. Whether you create an inspiring message\, a rainbow explosion\, fun characters\, abstract art\, or something completely unexpected\, this is your chance to leave your mark on PrideFest weekend. \nParticipation is $30 per square and includes the chalk\, all are welcome — individuals\, families\, friend groups\, and community teams. Chalk will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite colors and tools from home. \nThis is not a formal competition\, but you will be judged 🙂 A morning of fun and a creative way to celebrate visibility\, self-expression\, and community connection. Wander the sidewalks\, watch the art come to life throughout the day\, and maybe even make a few new friends along the way. \nCome help us color Woodstock with Pride! \nCheck in 9 am. Judges and people’s choice awards to be decided at 11:45.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/woodstock-pridefest-community-chalk-art-walk/
LOCATION:Emricson Park\, 900 W. South St.\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,pride,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T150026Z
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SUMMARY:Ruth Page Center for the Arts Presents the 2026 Professional Dance Training Program’s Performance Showcase\, June 12
DESCRIPTION:Ruth Page Center for the Arts’ 2026 Professional Dance Training Program (PDTP) dancers present their end of season performance showcase\, Friday\, June 12\, 7 p.m. at the Ruth Page Center\, 1016 Dearborn St. \nThe 2026 roster of dancers will perform brand new works by guest choreographers Brian Enos (formerly Hubbard Street Dance Chicago) and Gabriel Speiller (formerly Paul Taylor 2)\, plus repertory works restaged by Victor Alexander\, Maray Gutierrez and Emmanuel Ramirez of the Ruth Page Center. The Performance Showcase is a celebration of nearly a year of world class dance training and artistic development for the 2026 PDTP dancers. \nThe PDTP Showcase is Friday\, June 12\, 7 p.m. at the Ruth Page Center. Up to four tickets are complimentary (or pay what you can)\, with options for donations in the form of supporter tickets\, now available at RuthPageCenter.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ruth-page-center-for-the-arts-presents-the-2026-professional-dance-training-programs-performance-showcase-june-12/
LOCATION:Ruth Page Center for the Arts\, 101 N. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T045230Z
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SUMMARY:Pride & Provisions Market
DESCRIPTION:Queer makers. Strong drinks. Summer energy. Pride & Provisions is a high-vibe market celebrating LGBTQ+ creativity\, culture\, and community. Pride & Provisions is back—bringing together Chicago’s queer creatives\, makers\, and community for an afternoon of shopping\, sipping\, and celebration. \nJoin us on June 7 from 12–5 PM at Center on Halsted for an indoor/outdoor market experience featuring a curated lineup of LGBTQ+ vendors\, a live DJ on the patio\, and a full bar to keep the energy high. Expect great products\, great music\, and even better people. \nThe first 150 guests will receive a complimentary Pride & Provisions tote bag (come early—you’ll want one).\nThis is a FREE event and open to all. RSVP encouraged. \nLooking to elevate your experience? Grab a VIP Ticket ($25)\, which includes:\n• (2) Mimosas\n• Guaranteed event goodie bag \nCome ready to shop\, connect\, and celebrate queer economic empowerment in a space designed to feel as good as it looks.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-provisions-market/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T155648Z
CREATED:20260523T155648Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Pride 2026
DESCRIPTION:Now in its fifth year\, Art of Pride returns on June 7 for an afternoon of queer joy and radical imagination. This free\, intergenerational event brings together LGBTQ+ artists\, performers\, and community organizations from across Chicago to honor the brilliance of queer and trans communities. \nThis year’s celebration features live performances by Zachary Nichol\, Ava Wanbli\, Rain Garden\, and chelliah\, DJ sets by AJ McClenon and NAXO 9999\, films curated by Chicago Underground Film Festival\, art activities led by Veronica Casado Hernandez\, Lucky Jefferson\, and Gage Park Latinx Council\, testing and wellness services by Center on Cottage Grove and Project VIDA\, and a queer & trans artist vendor market. Art of Pride 2026 is a call to gather\, create\, and honor the legacy and future of queer artists in Chicago. Bring your friends\, family\, and loved ones to celebrate with us!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/art-of-pride-2026/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Art Center\, 5020 S. Cornell Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,dance-dj,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T065123Z
CREATED:20260523T065123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T065123Z
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SUMMARY:Indigiqueer Pride Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Come out and support the 2Spirit Indigenous and Native Hawaiian Queer Community! Foursided Card and Gift in Lakeview will be hosting a pop-up market with art donated from artists across the Indigiqueer community. Come shop the art\, jewelry\, and other goods created by local Indigenous artists! \nAll proceeds made from the sales will go towards offsetting the cost of the Native 2SLGBTQ+ community’s second ever float in the Chicago Pride Parade! \n📅 June 6\n🕚 11 AM – 4 PM\n📍 Foursided Lakeview – 2958 N. Clark
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/indigiqueer-pride-pop-up/
LOCATION:Foursided Lakeview\, 2958 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,culture,market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052714Z
CREATED:20260416T052714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T052714Z
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SUMMARY:Lesbian Fiction Author Elizabeth Andre Appears at the Uptown Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:Chicago-based lesbian fiction author Elizabeth Andre will be signing and selling her books at the Uptown Art Walk\, including her most recent releases On Track for Love (interracial Sapphic romance) and Perilous Things (queer cozy paranormal mystery).
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lesbian-fiction-author-elizabeth-andre-appears-at-the-uptown-art-walk/
LOCATION:Wilson Avenue between Beacon and Racine\, Wilson Avenue between Beacon and Racine\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,literary-poetry-podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T143332Z
CREATED:20260604T143332Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening Reception - Friday\, June 05\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Opening Reception\nFriday\, June 5th 2026\n6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nPresented By\nCenter on Halsted\nLocation\n3656 N Halsted Street\n2nd and 3rd floor\nChicago\, IL \nDescription\nJoin Center on Halsted for our quarterly Gallery Opening Reception featuring Queer Quilting: A Regenerative Practice and artist Jack McLaughlin. Art will be on display through July 30th.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gallery-opening-reception-friday-june-05-2026/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T145139Z
CREATED:20260522T023149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T145139Z
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SUMMARY:THE WAY A BODY GLOWS: New Work by Jessie Mott (OPENING RECEPTION June 4)
DESCRIPTION:THE WAY A BODY GLOWS: New Work by Chicago artist Jessie Mott\nJoin us on Thursday\, June 4th from 6pm-8pm for the opening of The Way a Body Glows\, a new exhibition by Jessie Mott\, curated by Vasia Rigou. \nWhere: Chicago Athletic Association: 12 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60603\nWhen: JUNE 4 from 6-8PM OPENING RECEPTION and Jessie’s New Work will be up THROUGHOUT the PRIDE Month of June! \nhttps://www.hyattexperiences.com/unbound-collection/chiub#!/e/the-way-a-body-glows-opening-reception-19a084ad/ \nCelebrate the opening of Jessie Mott’s new art exhibition\, The Way a Body Glows\, which will be on view in our 2nd floor display cases June 2nd through July 31st. Join us for an opportunity to meet the artist and curator while enjoying complimentary refreshments at the North Fireplace in the Drawing Room. \nAbout the Exhibition\nJessie Mott’s creatures rarely arrive as one thing. They slip between animal\, spirit\, portrait\, apparition\, and self. In The Way a Body Glows\, Mott presents four large-scale drawings that bring these hybrid beings into a nocturnal world of washy skies\, saturated color\, and charged intimacy. \nIntertwined forms\, impossibly long limbs\, an insect-like femme figure\, and a close-up portrait of a dik-dik-inspired creature appear as proud\, radiant presences. They are strange but tender\, fantastical but familiar\, fierce without losing their softness. In Mott’s hands\, the body becomes a site of invention: stretched\, winged\, scaled\, luminous\, and defiantly alive. \nThese new works extend the artist’s long-standing interest in the unstable borders between human and animal\, desire and vulnerability\, power and play. Here\, queerness is not treated as a theme to be decoded\, but as a force of transformation—one that reshapes bodies\, kinships\, and ways of being seen. These beings do not ask permission to exist. They hold the room with color\, humor\, elegance\, and unmistakable presence. \nAbout the Artist and Curator\nJessie Mott is a visual artist based in Chicago. Using an array of media such as painting\, drawing\, and animation\, she gives life to creatures that negotiate permeable boundaries. Mott’s work has been exhibited widely\, most recently at Goldfinch Gallery in Chicago\, and with Diane Christiansen at Hawthorn Contemporary in Milwaukee\, WI; with queer scholar and writer Chantal Nadeau at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago; and collaborative animations with artist and writer Steve Reinke\, including International Film Festival Rotterdam\, VIDEOEX International Experimental Film & Video Festival in Zürich and the Whitney Biennial in New York City. Mott has also participated in numerous art residencies\, group and solo shows throughout the United States and abroad. Mott received a B.S. from New York University and an MFA from the department of Art Theory & Practice at Northwestern University. She can be found online at jessiemott.com and on Instagram at @jessiemott. \nGreek-born Vasia Rigou is writer\, editor\, and curator exploring visual art\, culture\, architecture\, and design. She is the editor of Newcity\, Chicago’s leading culture publication\, and regularly contributes to Chicago Reader\, Artnet News\, and international magazines OnOffice and ICON. In her curatorial practice\, she explores themes of identity\, intimacy\, and belonging with exhibitions at the Chicago Artists Coalition—where she was awarded the HATCH curatorial residency—the Swedish American Museum\, the Design Museum of Chicago\, the Chicago Athletic Association\, the Museum of Danish America\, and other venues. Her traveling exhibition Lay Of(f) the Land is on view at the Ostrobothnian Museum in Finland before heading to Sweden in spring 2026. Her work can be found at rigouvasia.com and on Instagram @vasiarigou.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-way-a-body-glows-new-work-by-jessie-mott-opening-reception-june-4/
LOCATION:CHICAGO ATHELTIC ASSOCIATION\, 12 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T012616Z
CREATED:20260523T064315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T012616Z
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SUMMARY:Pride in the Sky Sip & Paint
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your creativity 94 floors above the city while you Sip and Paint at 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck. Celebrate PRIDE with a guided painting class led by drag queen and social media personality Kimberly Summer\, as you create a vibrant Chicago skyline complete with a rainbow. \nYour ticket includes access to the Observation Deck\, a 90 minute guided painting class\, and one complimentary drink from our Sip & View menu\, including a specialty PRIDE cocktail\, with additional drinks available for purchase. Plus\, 25% of all ticket proceeds will benefit the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-in-the-sky-sip-paint/
LOCATION:360 Chicago\, 875 N. Michigan Ave.\, 94th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,benefit-fundraiser,drag,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20251212T230504Z
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SUMMARY:City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago is an intergenerational group exhibition that highlights Chicago’s essential\, yet often underacknowledged\, role in the story of queer art and activism. The exhibition examines this history from the mid-1980s\, when activists radically mobilized in response to the US government’s disastrous handling of the AIDS crisis. In this moment of change\, activists reclaimed the historically pejorative epithet “queer” as a liberatory term\, encompassing all who purposefully deviate from heteronormative society. Drawn from the MCA’s collection and other local collections\, City in a Garden follows this paradigm shift in LGBTQ+ history by bringing together work from over 30 artists and collectives working in Chicago from the 1980s to the present. \nThese artists address queerness through diverse media and methods: documenting clandestine queer spaces in photographs\, creating sculptures that challenge normative depictions of gender and sexuality\, and exploring queer intimacy through drawings\, paintings\, and videos. City in a Garden also features archival materials related to groups who innovatively combine artistic practices with their activism. The exhibition takes its title from Chicago’s official motto\, Urbs in Horto\, which translates to “city in a garden.” In the context of this presentation\, this motto speaks to the exhibited artists’ and activists’ utopian visions of a metropolitan sanctuary for people of all races\, genders\, and sexualities. As queer people continue to fight for their lives and livelihoods under ongoing and renewed political threats\, these visions remain as urgent today as ever. \nRuns July 5\, 2025 – May 31\, 2026
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/city-in-a-garden-queer-art-and-activism-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T165814Z
CREATED:20260430T010808Z
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SUMMARY:Legends of Chicago Drag Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum is turning the spotlight on one of the city’s most colorful and influential art forms with a lively “Legends of Chicago Drag” celebration this spring at the Chicago History Museum. \nSet for Thursday\, May 21 from 6–9 p.m.\, the evening promises a spirited mix of conversation\, performance\, and tribute\, honoring the dazzling artistry and cultural impact of drag in Chicago. \nThe program centers on a panel discussion featuring beloved performers and historians Mimi Marks\, Jim Flint\, Mz Ruff N Stuff and Owen Keehnen. Together\, they’ll explore the evolution of drag in Chicago\, sharing stories from the city’s nightlife\, LGBTQ+ history\, and the performers who helped shape the scene. \nGuests can expect more than conversation. The night also includes live drag performances and a heartfelt tribute to legendary female impersonator Chilli Pepper\, whose legacy continues to inspire generations of entertainers. \nHosting the evening is emcee Mark Liberson\, with music provided by Mister Wallace. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will round out the festive atmosphere\, giving attendees plenty of time to mingle and celebrate. \nThe Costume Council has long championed fashion and cultural storytelling through engaging programs\, and this event continues that mission by honoring drag’s powerful role in shaping Chicago’s creative and social landscape. \nEvent details \nThursday\, May 21\, 2026 \n6:00–9:00 p.m. \nChicago History Museum \n1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL 60614
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/legends-of-chicago-drag-celebration/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,drag,exhibit,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T010000
DTSTAMP:20260514T203841Z
CREATED:20260305T060846Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T024514Z
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SUMMARY:6311Arts Invites the Public to Closing Reception for The Observed & The Imagined on May 8
DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO — 6311Arts invites the public to a closing reception for The Observed & The Imagined on Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 6–9 p.m.\, offering visitors a final opportunity to experience the exhibition and meet featured artists Yvonne Doll and Victoria Loeb. \nPresented in the gallery’s main space\, The Observed & The Imagined brings together two distinct but resonant artistic voices\, exploring the space between perception\, memory\, and invention through abstraction\, gesture\, and richly layered visual storytelling. The exhibition is complemented by works from ten local photographers installed throughout the east and west galleries. \nThe May 8 reception serves as a culminating evening for the exhibition — an invitation for a final look\, conversation with the artists\, and connection with fellow members of Chicago’s North Side arts community. \nDuring the exhibition’s final week\, collectors will have the opportunity to acquire most works at 15% below listed price\, with select pieces available at reductions of 25–30%. Special pricing will be offered May 3 through May 9. \nAs part of its ongoing mission\, 6311Arts continues to create approachable opportunities for neighborhood audiences to engage with original work by Chicago artists in an intimate and welcoming gallery setting. \nClosing Reception\nFriday\, May 8\, 2026\n6–9 p.m.\nLocation\n6311 N. Clark Street\, Chicago\nThe event is free and open to the public.\nFor more information:\nwww.6311arts.com\nInstagram: @6311arts
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/6311arts-invites-the-public-to-closing-reception-for-the-observed-the-imagined-on-may-8/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T064558Z
CREATED:20260409T064558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T064558Z
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SUMMARY:Center On Halsted Art Gallery Opening - APRIL 10
DESCRIPTION:Located on the 2nd and 3rd floor at the Center on Halsted – come experience the best in Queer art. Free to enjoy. Donations accepted at the Volunteer desk. \nJoin us for the opening reception featuring art by Ms. Alexander Martin (she/her/hers) on our second floor and Noah Thomas (he/him) on our third floor. \nARTIST: Ms. Alexander Martin (she/her/hers) – My practice takes the largely oral and embodied tradition of my communities (Black\, Trans\, Queer\, Appalachian) and brings them into public\, academic\, and art spaces via mixed media work\, performance\, dance\, and education\, in an effort to shift the dominant canon. Through painting\, sculpture\, illustration\, performance\, and ritual\, my current work is documentation\, religious artifact\, lore\, and history\, of an imagined world that is Black\, Trans\, and Queer at its core. A world of Divine beings\, spirits\, practitioners\, demons\, all participating in an endless dance and cycle of self discovery\, growth\, empowerment\, and rebirth. With its own language (Qyrd) and pantheon of divine houses\, this work elevates cultural and historical elements of my communities to a space of celebration. It represents the endless cycle of growth\, healing\, re-birth\, survival\, and empowerment that is at the core of the queer experience. Ancestry\, legacy\, hardship\, what is passed down or carried on\, the cultural elements that survive or are invented\, are all reimagined through a lens of mythos.. \nARTIST: Noah Thomas (he/him) – Rooted in a rapidly changing world\, my works hold tightly to the feelings of growth and how we are shaped by our experiences. Within my series\, Wandering Through\, abstract forms shift in and out of uncanny and familiar shapes while navigating atmospheric and colorful dreamlike landscapes. My working method involves using sponges\, layering and glazing to capture textures that make a space feel real. Finding a delicate balance between the bold linework\, surreal color palettes\, and negative space is central to my works. I strive to create a harmonious relationship between the movement of the linework and shapes while preserving the contrast as the subjects dance throughout the negative space in the surreal environment. Visually inspired by my persistent desire to be outside\, memories\, and the beauty we find along the way\, the series reflects how we adapt to our surroundings and learn from the encounters that inevitably shape our lives and the organisms around us. My love for creating a world that can feel just as expressive as the subjects within the space has been a consistent unifying theme throughout my works. I aim to capture not only what a space looks like\, but how it feels to inhabit it. As the world continues to change\, my series invites us to slow down\, reflect\, and enjoy the moment you’re in while wandering through the experiences life has to offer.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/center-on-halsted-art-gallery-opening-april-10/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T173000
DTSTAMP:20260326T040527Z
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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:arts-and-galleries,exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260305T050648Z
CREATED:20260121T021402Z
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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:arts-and-galleries,exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20251210T213708Z
CREATED:20251009T171539Z
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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:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260219T160424Z
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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:arts-and-galleries,workshop-crafts
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