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SUMMARY:Disability Pride Parade Open Mic 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to announce this year’s Disability Pride Parade Open Mic! Every year\, we host this community event on the Friday before the parade. \nJoin us for a fun evening of music\, poetry\, and disability pride! \nFriday\, July 24\, 2026\nDoors at 6:00pm\nShow starts at 7:00pm\nChicago Temple lower level\, 77 W. Washington Street \nAccess info: The Open Mic location is accessible by elevator\, we will have a quiet space available\, and we will provide CART captions and ASL interpreters. Contact askus@disabilityprideparade.org with any accessibility questions.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/disability-pride-parade-open-mic-2026/
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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\nGreg Ward\, 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-3/
LOCATION:Seward (William) Park\, 375 W Elm (Division & Orleans)\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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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: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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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
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SUMMARY:Secret Agent Men
DESCRIPTION:SECRET AGENT MEN is Chicago’s premier spy-TV and surf instrumental trio\, delivering a high-energy soundtrack straight from the golden age of espionage. \nArmed with twangy guitars\, driving rhythms\, and enough covert cool to earn top-secret clearance\, they perform classic TV spy themes\, vintage surf anthems\, and retro instrumentals that turn every show into an undercover mission. \nWhether it’s a festival\, beach party\, private event\, or club\, Secret Agent Men are on assignment to keep audiences shaken\, stirred\, and dancing!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/secret-agent-men/
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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\nGreg Ward\, 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-4/
LOCATION:Washington Park  (in front of DuSable History Museum)\, 740 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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