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SUMMARY:Lollapalooza
DESCRIPTION:Lollapalooza returns to Chicago’s Grant Park for four days of music\, art and festival experiences featuring hundreds of artists across multiple stages. The annual festival draws fans from around the world with a diverse lineup\, food vendors\, interactive activations and views of the city’s skyline.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lollapalooza/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 625 Park Ave\, Galena\, IL\, 61036\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,dance-dj,outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T140000
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SUMMARY:Sonido Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:The National Museum of Mexican Art presents Sonido Fest 2026 on Saturday\, August 15! \nHappening in the heart of Chicago’s historic Pilsen neighborhood\, Sonido Fest is a free outdoor music festival showcasing the artists shaping today’s musical landscape. By bringing together established performers\, emerging talent\, and local favorites\, Sonido Fest creates a space where artists and audiences connect through their love of live music\, culture\, and community.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sonido-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Harrison Park\, 1824 S. Wood St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T193000
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SUMMARY:Griefcat: LIVE in Chicago!
DESCRIPTION:Griefcat — DC’s premier musical comedy duo brings — their viral\, high-energy show to Chicago for a night of harmony-heavy hits and razor-sharp wit. \nAs seen on The Kelly Clarkson Show and with over 150 million likes on their videos\, join Griefcat on Friday\, August 21 at 7:30pm as they perform their viral comedy songs live – including hits like “I Already Took Off My Bra\,” “Faeries F*cking\,” and “Revolution (Poop At Work).” \nIf you like your comedy a little unhinged and fun to sing along with\, we’ve got you covered. Get your tickets today! \nABOUT THE BAND: Rising musical comedy duo Griefcat emerged in 2019 as the brainchild of Annie Nardolilli and Louisa Hall\, two songwriters from Washington\, DC whose shared wit and undeniable musical chemistry made their collaboration feel like fate. Now established as modern\, genre-hopping troubadours unafraid of sonic experimentation\, Griefcat builds on influences from Tenacious D to Dolly Parton and beyond\, infusing the result with a healthy dose of campiness and a talent for tongue-in-cheek sociopolitical commentary – a winning combination that has earned them the backing of a diverse and growing fanbase\, a standing ovation from Simon Cowell\, 150M+ social media views\, and critical acclaim from outlets including The Washington Post. Their third album\, Dirty Laundry\, was released late 2025\, and they continue to drop a slew of singles\, music videos\, and live performances at a non-stop pace. \nLearn more: griefcat.com
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/griefcat-live-in-chicago/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,concert-music-karaoke
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SUMMARY:America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom
DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom is a multi-genre concert of spoken word and music. It’s written and narrated by award-winning journalist\, Cheryl Corley\, and features a stellar band lead by singer/songwriter Lucy Smith. This performance encompasses the rage\, hope\, resilience and history that shaped the country over its many years; from Thomas Paine’s 18th century “Liberty Tree” to Beyonce’s 21st century “Freedom.” \nA FREE AND ALL AGES EVENT \nCheryl Corley\, narrator\nLucy Smith Quintet\nLucy\, vocals\nJon Deitemyer\, drums\nCarmani Edwards\, bass\nWilliam Kurk\, keys\nLenard Simpson\, alto sax \nA Night Out in the Parks (NOITP) program \nBring your chairs and snacks for a great Night Out in the Park! \nhttps://lucysmithjazz.com/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/america-songs-and-stories-of-protest-and-freedom-2/2026-08-22/1/
LOCATION:Clarendon Community Center Park\, 4501 N Clarendon Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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SUMMARY:America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom
DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom is a multi-genre concert of spoken word and music. It’s written and narrated by award-winning journalist\, Cheryl Corley\, and features a stellar band lead by singer/songwriter Lucy Smith. This performance encompasses the rage\, hope\, resilience and history that shaped the country over its many years; from Thomas Paine’s 18th century “Liberty Tree” to Beyonce’s 21st century “Freedom.” \nA FREE AND ALL AGES EVENT \nCheryl Corley\, narrator\nLucy Smith Quintet\nLucy\, vocals\nJon Deitemyer\, drums\nCarmani Edwards\, bass\nWilliam Kurk\, keys\nLenard Simpson\, alto sax \nA Night Out in the Parks (NOITP) program \nBring your chairs and snacks for a great Night Out in the Park! \nhttps://lucysmithjazz.com/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/america-songs-and-stories-of-protest-and-freedom-2/2026-08-22/2/
LOCATION:Clarendon Community Center Park\, 4501 N Clarendon Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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SUMMARY:Your Friend Rachel x The God Awful Small Affairs at Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss a night of queer centered live music ft. Brooklyn-based Your Friend Rachel and Chicago’s own The God Awful Small Affairs. \nYour Friend Rachel is playing in Chicago for one night only and she’s teaming up with The God Awful Small Affairs! \nYFR’s deeply human\, joy-forward folk-rock songs meet TGASA’s Queer\, expansive Them-Fatale-Space-Rock for a night of original music you won’t forget. \nDoors at 6pm and our show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nA $10 cover will be charged at the door until 8:30pm. \nPlease note: RSVPs are not required but instead serve as calendar reminders for guests and attendance expecations for staffing. RSVPs are not in lieu of cover charge. \nABOUT THE MUSICIANS \nYour Friend Rachel is a crafter of lyrics\, melodies\, and art made from trash. Her joy-forward folk-rock songs speak to the dissonance of being human in an increasingly inhuman world. \nThe God Awful Small Affairs play Them-Fatale-Space-Rock: Queer\, expansive\, severely honest indie rock ballads one might listen to at the all night diner-cathedral at the end of the universe.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/your-friend-rachel-x-the-god-awful-small-affairs-at-dorothy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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SUMMARY:clovers daughter w/ The Matriarch and Emily How
DESCRIPTION:clovers daughter is the indie pop/alternative project of Minneapolis-based songwriter Noor Shami. The Palestinian-American artist blends the emotional honesty of Big Thief\, the depth of Ethel Cain\, and the dreamy textures of The Marías into an intimate yet expansive indie pop sound. \nIn under two years\, clovers daughter has toured with Darlingside and BabyJake\, surpassed 180\,000 streams on Spotify\, and was named Artist of the Month by The Current in June 2026. With her sophomore album set for an August 2026 release\, clovers daughter will bring her dynamic live show across the Midwest on a regional tour starting in August through September.\n—\nThe Matriarch is a queer\, indie rock/folk pop duo based in Chicago\, IL\, made up of Mal Babcock and Mal Benoit- two best friends who share a name\, a home\, and a creative codependency that works too well. \nTheir songs are a celebration of shared human experience and a testament to the transformative nature of art.\n—\nThere is a refreshing catharsis that Emily How’s music evokes\, tapping in to feelings that feel so familiar but often lay dormant beneath the surface. Through dynamic compositions and thoughtful lyrics\, How crafts gripping stories and shares vulnerable moments that resonate without overstatement. Her vocal performances are both controlled and deeply felt – as consistent in live performance as they are on studio recordings. Combining elements of indie\, folk\, rock\, and shoegaze\, How’s sound feels expansive while staying intimate at its core. Following the release of her debut album\, How Are You Lately?\, she’s emerging as a compelling new voice in indie rock.\n—
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/clovers-daughter-w-the-matriarch-and-emily-how/
LOCATION:Reggies\, 2105 S State St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T200000
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SUMMARY:Jefferey Cooke- "TV Theme Song Cabaret"
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret entertainer Jefferey Cooke returns to The Gateway Annex Lounge at The Copernicus Center with an all new show: “TV Theme Song Cabaret!”. \n“TV Theme Song Cabaret!” celebrates the many decades of songs that have introduced us to some of our all-time favorite TV characters. Whether your own journey began with themes from children’s/family programming\, situation comedies\, dramatic programming\, commercial jingles\, or songs that actually made it to the top of the radio charts… we all have our own personal favorites! And\, though most new programming doesn’t even have themes anymore\, their value is still bountiful in their ability to evoke memories that helped define moments in our lives. \nPlease join us for a great evening of some of your all-time favorite theme songs in a variety of different ways… as they were written\, hidden verses\, lampoon lyrics and instrumental themes that had lyrics but no one ever recorded them! Be prepared for audience participation and a special “sing-along” section that will rock the room! Come relive the soundtrack of your TV life—one theme song at a time!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jefferey-cooke-tv-theme-song-cabaret/
LOCATION:Gateway Theater Annex @ The Copernicus Center\, 5216 W Lawrence Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,concert-music-karaoke,theater-performance
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