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SUMMARY:PARTY NOIRE Presents A L C H E MY: 10 Year Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:PARTY NOIRE Presents A L C H E M Y: 10 Year Anniversary\n10 Years of Creative Alchemy. Shapeshifting joy. Regenerating space. \nA decade of building worlds…sound that moves through the body like memory. It’s a living archive. A gathering spell. A collective breath. What started as a monthly day party became a pulse — a portal — a collective practice. Party Noire has always been more than a party. It’s been movement as alchemy. Joy as ceremony. A space for Black queer freedom to sweat\, shapeshift\, and shine. This season\, we’re honoring that legacy — ten years of dreaming\, dancing\, and daring to gather differently. And we’re also thinking\, dreaming\, beaming beyond…to 11\, to 111\, to the star that’s still being born. We’re calling in a decade of dance floor devotion — and stepping into a new era grounded in regeneration. Not just looking back — but composting what we’ve learned so we can keep creating the spaces we need. Together. \nMonday\, September 1st\, 3–10PM\, The Promontory\, Chicago. \nExpect: A lineup of DJs who’ve shaped our sound. Come for the joy. Stay for the care. Sensory invitations into our past\, present + next. Bring your full self — or whoever you’re becoming.  This is A L C H E M Y.
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LOCATION:The Promontory\, 5311 South Lake Park Avenue West\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,day-party
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SUMMARY:Navy Pier: Chicago Live! in 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Midwest’s Largest Free Performing Arts Festival Returns to Navy Pier!\nExperience over 100 artists\, companies and local organizations performing nonstop across 5 stages + making waves by boat\, during a free 2-day celebration that transforms Navy Pier into a vibrant showcase of the arts. Marking its 5th anniversary\, the festival features star-studded performances and 5 world premieres\, offering an unforgettable weekend of music\, dance\, theater\, and more.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/navy-pier-chicago-live-in-2025/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E. Grand Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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SUMMARY:Windy City Times @40: Celebration at Sidetrack
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to an Unforgettable Night at Sidetrack! \nJoin us as we celebrate 40 incredible years of Windy City Times\, a legacy of voices and community storytelling! This is more than just a party; it’s a milestone moment\, and you are at the heart of it. \nExpect great vibes\, amazing memories\, and a night full of energy with: \nHosted by the dynamic Anna DeShawn \nBeats by the legendary Lori Branch and Vitigrrl \nDelicious bites from Taylor’s Tacos \nRaise a glass with us\, dance the night away\, and help us kick off the next 40 years in style. This celebration won’t be the same without you! \nBONUS: Own your history! An incredible 1TB USB flash drive with: First 15 years of Windy City Times in searchable PDFs\, plus the complete runs of Outlines\, BLACKlines\, En La Vida\, and Identity. Available now through Sept. 25 for $300 special offer. \n  \n\n40 tickets available at $40 level (plus fees)\n160 tickets available at $140 level (plus fees)\nSPECIAL OFFER: $300 1TB flash drive—“own your history” (160 available)\nCan’t attend\, make a donation here: https://windy-city-times.fundjournalism.org/donate/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/windy-city-times-40-celebration-at-sidetrack/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,culture,dance-dj
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