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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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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
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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
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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\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,market
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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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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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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
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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\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T074712
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T010000
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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
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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:20260617T074712
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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\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T100000
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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:20260617T074712
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:20260617T074712
CREATED:20251009T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T213708Z
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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:20260617T074712
CREATED:20260129T023627Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T074712
CREATED:20260115T173325Z
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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:arts-and-galleries,education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T074712
CREATED:20260115T173757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T062138Z
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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:arts-and-galleries,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T074712
CREATED:20250807T063343Z
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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,arts-and-galleries,education,exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T074712
CREATED:20251204T174142Z
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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:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T074713
CREATED:20251113T194922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T185808Z
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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,arts-and-galleries,culture,wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTSTAMP:20260617T074713
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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:arts-and-galleries,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T074713
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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:arts-and-galleries,exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20260617T074713
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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:arts-and-galleries,exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T074713
CREATED:20250821T033211Z
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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:arts-and-galleries,benefit-fundraiser,exhibit,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T074713
CREATED:20250924T163909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T170939Z
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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,arts-and-galleries,outdoor,public-memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T074713
CREATED:20251009T183606Z
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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:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20260617T074713
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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
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