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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: AFABs and Femmes
DESCRIPTION:The Historian John D’Emilio argues that queer women’s social spaces and practices developed in very different ways to queer men’s because of decreased access to capital\, social power\, and public space. That difference often obscures the lives of queer women in the historic record. This week we’ll work to uncover the contributions of women\, fems\, and AFABs to Chicago Queer history. Follow in the steps of artists\, lawyers\, performers\, and gender creatives who called Chicago home and helped shaped the city we live in today. \nWhen: Saturday\, June 7\, 1 pm\nStart: Fountain of the Great Lakes\, South Garden of the Art Institute of Chicago (111 S Michigan Ave)\nEnd: 2nd Story Bar (157 E Ohio St #2)\nDistance: apx 2 miles \nThe University of Illinois Chicago Gender and Sexuality Center presents a series of Chicago Queer History Walking Tours for Summer 2026. Tours are conducted by Daniel Williams\, a political science professor who’s been bringing the details of Chicago’s queer past to life on social media. Follow him on Instagram @Daniel.Edward.Williams\nAll walking tours are free\, with tips gratefully accepted\, but not expected.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-queer-history-walking-tours-afabs-and-femmes/
LOCATION:Fountain of the Great Lakes\, 111 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education-history
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SUMMARY:Black Futures: Community Meets the Moment\, panel and mixer
DESCRIPTION:This event is intended to create space for honest dialogue about the uncertainty\, tension\, and systemic pressures many across the Black community (LGBTQ+ and allied) are currently navigating. Rather than prescribing a singular political viewpoint or response\, our discussion aims to explore how individuals and communities sustain one another through periods of social strain\, cultural division\, and personal vulnerability. We see this as an opportunity for reflection\, grounding\, and connection—encouraging attendees to consider the role they can play in fostering safety\, belonging\, and care within their own communities and networks as well as expanding Center on Halsted’s demographic and geographic reach. \nThis event is in partnership with Queer Connections: Men of Color & Allies. \nFirst 30 registrations will come with a single drink ticket. Young adults below the age of 21 will be wrist banded.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/black-futures-community-meets-the-moment-panel-and-mixer/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,panel-conversation
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SUMMARY:Black & Brown Femme Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Black & Brown Femme Film Festival (BBFF) is Chicago’s nonprofit film festival dedicated exclusively to amplifying the voices of Black\, Brown\, women-identifying\, nonbinary\, and gender-expansive filmmakers. Join us for two days of powerful independent films\, filmmaker Q&As\, community conversations\, and a hands-on smartphone filmmaking workshop. Featuring 43 films from around the world\, BBFF celebrates stories that challenge perspectives\, spark dialogue\, and center voices too often left out of mainstream cinema. Enjoy free snacks between screening blocks\, affordable ticket options\, and an inclusive\, welcoming atmosphere.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/black-brown-femme-film-festival/
LOCATION:Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts\, 915 E. 60th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,film
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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: State Street
DESCRIPTION:State Street is Chicago’s Main Street and Queer Chicagoans have long used it for a variety of purposes. Learn about sex work in the city’s “Levee District” in the first decade of the 20th Century\, a tattooing college professor who helped shape the city’s leather scene\, 19th century male and female impersonators who were the toast of the town and other stories of Chicago Queer History \nWhen: Saturday\, July 25\, 1 pm\nStart: Dearborn Park (865 S Park Terrace)\nEnd: Chicago The Old Marshal Fields (111 N State St)\nDistance: apx 1 mile \nThe University of Illinois Chicago Gender and Sexuality Center presents a series of Chicago Queer History Walking Tours for Summer 2026. Tours are conducted by Daniel Williams\, a political science professor who’s been bringing the details of Chicago’s queer past to life on social media. Follow him on Instagram @Daniel.Edward.Williams\nAll walking tours are free\, with tips gratefully accepted\, but not expected.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-queer-history-walking-tours-state-street/
LOCATION:Dearborn Park\, 865 S Park Terrace\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education-history,kink/leather,outdoor,sports-recreation
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SUMMARY:Jim Flint's 85th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Jim Flint’s 85th birthday—Eight-Five Years of Fabulous—on Monday\, July 27\, 2026\, at the Park West Theater in Chicago\, Illinois. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of entertainment\, special surprises\, and guest stars featuring Tiffany Hunter\, Tommie Ross\, Joey Young\, Alexandrea Diamond\, Serenity Lopez\, Jackie Couture\, Antonio Edwards\, Kourtney Devereaux\, Isaiah Sanchez Hilton\, Gadfrie Arbulu\, Jessie Charbonier\, Bob Waters\, Angel Saez\, Kirby Kolby\, Mimi Marks\, Maya Douglas\, Tasha Long\, Shantel D’Marco\, Sunny Dee Lite\, Leeann Feathers\, Candi Stratton\, Sassy Devine\, and many more! \nThe box office opens at 6:00 p.m.\, followed by a social hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\, with entertainment beginning at 7:30 p.m. For information and reservations\, please call 312.527.9338 or complete the attached form for confirmation.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jim-flints-85th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Park West\, 322 W Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture
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