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SUMMARY:NOH8 Photo Shoot in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The NOH8 Campaign returns to Chicago\, IL on Sunday\, September 27th for an open photo shoot at Waveland Bowl. Stop by anytime between 2pm-4pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations needed! \nPhotos are first-come\, first-served – and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. \nWhen is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins\, but as long as someone has arrived by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (4:00pm for this photo shoot)\, they will be guaranteed a chance to pose! \nOnce you arrive\, the next steps are easy!\n1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person.\n2. Process your payment.\n3. Trade your processed model release for duct tape!\n4. Apply a NOH8 temporary tattoo for your photo. \nNOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by Adam and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change).
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/noh8-photo-shoot-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Waveland Bowl\, 3700 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,culture
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SUMMARY:Queer Quentos – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
DESCRIPTION:This one-night-only production is made possible through the generous support of CENTER on HALSTED\, our sponsoring partner. \nHosted by Norma Seledon. \nJoin us for Queer Quentos\, an evening of storytelling that celebrates and uplifts the voices of\nqueer\, lesbian\, and transgender Latines in Chicago. Inspired by the intimate\, authentic vibe of\nChicago’s OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Stories and the emotional resonance of The Moth’s StorySLAM\nformat\, this Queer Quentos gathering is a community-building celebration. Queer Quentos offers a\nspace where our stories take center stage. \nAdditional performance details: \n80min\nStorytelling\nEnglish and Spanish\n18+
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-quentos-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,networking-mixer,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Presents the Second Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival\, October 2 and 3 at the Dance Center of Columbia College
DESCRIPTION:Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (CRDT) is proud to announce the return of the Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival\, October 2 and 3\, celebrating Latinx/e contemporary movement artists at the Dance Center of Columbia College\, 1306 S. Michigan Ave.\, with the generous support of The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. The Festival features CRDT performing a new work-in-progress by Princess Grace Awardee Omar Román de Jesús\, with the work of Festival Artists Ruben Andrés Castillo Gomez; Tori Cristi; Anniela Huidobro Castro; Anise Fernández and Amanda Ramirez; Paula Sousa and Mark Travis Rivera\, The Professional Storyteller. Festival artists were selected through an open call for proposals from Latinx/e creators who engage choreographically with bi-national and multi-racial identity\, multi-generational experiences\, immigrant narratives\, identity politics and/or gender expansiveness. \nThrough this festival\, now in its second year\, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre uplifts a multiplicity of Latinx/e perspectives—creating a mosaic of stories shaped by heritage\, migration\, gender\, queerness\, resilience and joy. The Festival highlights socially conscious Latinx artists’ at various development stages\, whose lines of inquiry address immigration\, colonialism\, multinationalism\, bi-racial and/or multi-generational identities. \nThe 2026 Festival Pass includes concert tickets\, workshop and panel discussion. Registration is general admission: $35; senior/industry: $25; non-Columbia student/child: $10 and free to Columbia College Chicago students\, faculty & staff. Concert tickets are general admission\, $30; senior/industry\, $20; non-Columbia student/child\, $10 and free to Columbia College Chicago students\, faculty & staff. The Workshop registration is $10 or pay what you can and the Panel Discussion is free with registration encouraged. Tickets and registration are now on sale at Dance.Colum.edu with more information available at CerquaRivera.org. \nIMAGE from Ruben Andres Castillo Gomez’s “Los Immigrantes” from the inaugural Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival (2025). Photo by Michelle Reid
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cerqua-rivera-dance-theatre-presents-the-second-chicago-latinx-e-contemporary-movement-festival-october-2-and-3-at-the-dance-center-of-columbia-college/
LOCATION:Dance Center of Columbia College\, 1306 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,festival
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SUMMARY:73rd Annual Chicago Powwow
DESCRIPTION:The American Indian Center presents the 73rd Annual Chicago Powwow on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\, at Schiller Woods East\, Grove 13. Gates open at 10 a.m.\, with Grand Entries at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The official event page names Skud Nation of Menominee as host drum and notes that invited drums only will participate. \nThis intertribal gathering continues a Chicago tradition that began in 1953 and centers Native dance\, drumming\, artists\, makers and community. Adult admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate; youth ages 6–17 and elders 55+ are $5\, while veterans and children 5 and under are free. Enter from Irving Park Road west of Cumberland Avenue and follow powwow signs to Grove 13; parking is free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. \nOfficial event information and tickets: American Indian Center. Stumblday is an independent city event guide\, not the organizer. Event guide: 73rd Annual Chicago Powwow on Stumblday. Image supplied on the organizer’s official event page and depicts dancers entering the circle at the 2022 powwow.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/73rd-annual-chicago-powwow/
LOCATION:Schiller Woods East\, Grove 13\, W. Irving Park Road\, west of N. Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60634
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,culture,workshop-crafts
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SUMMARY:Commemorative Day | Latine Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s Latino/a/e communities have long played a vital role in the city. Chicago History Museum’s Commemorative Day for Latine Heritage Month offers a day of learning\, interactive activities\, and community connections on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1601 N. Clark St. The program is included with general museum admission and is suited to visitors interested in Chicago history\, culture\, and family-friendly participatory activities. Check the museum’s official event listing for current admission details before visiting. Submitted by Bryan for Stumblday\, an independent weekend event guide\, not the organizer. \nFacts verified against https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/commemorative-day-latine-heritage-month-2026/. Venue photo by Paul R. Burley via Wikimedia Commons\, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chicago_History_Museum_South_2020-9452.jpg
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/commemorative-day-latine-heritage-month/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education-history
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SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day
DESCRIPTION:Join HRC Chicago on Thursday\, October 8\, from 6–8 PM at Level Sporting Club as we celebrate National Coming Out Day with our LGBTQ+ community and allies! \nWe’re bringing together HRC members\, community partners\, friends\, and advocates for an evening of connection\, celebration\, and storytelling. As part of HRC’s One Million Voices for Equality campaign\, community members will have the opportunity to share their stories and help put real voices and experiences at the heart of the fight for LGBTQ+ equality. \nWe’ll also look ahead to the HRC Chicago Dinner and the upcoming elections — because showing up\, speaking out\, and making our voices heard matters. \nCome celebrate who you are. Share your story. Connect with your community. And help make sure every voice counts.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/national-coming-out-day/
LOCATION:Level Sporting Club\, 3343 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,education-history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T190000
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SUMMARY:Black Alphabet Film Festival - Chicago
DESCRIPTION:From groundbreaking features to powerful shorts\, BAFF 2026 showcases stories that challenge\, uplift\, and reflect the beautiful complexity of our communities. Whether you’re a filmmaker\, a lover of cinema\, or someone seeking connection and joy—this is your space. \nCome for the films. Stay for the culture\, the dialogue\, and the vibe. Because our stories deserve the spotlight. Always.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/black-alphabet-film-festival-chicago/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:culture,festival,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T210000
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SUMMARY:GARDEN OF: ON THE CROSS
DESCRIPTION:21+ \nTHE SAPPHICS OF CHICAGO ARE DOING HALLOWEEN! We will see you on the cross.. It’s time to repent for your sins. DJ’d by Ca$hEra\, performances by Haus of Cross\, with spooky and sapphic surprises all night. We’ll see you in the confessional booth? \nCome alone\, come with your besties\, come all out. Who else would possibly celebrate bigger than the sapphics? Doors at 9pm\, till 2:30am. \nHaus of Cross – Omani Cross\, Winter Diorr\, Bae Root\, Cici Puede\, Dulce Divine\, and Louise Gore. \nReligiously themed costumes are not necessary\, but always encouraged. Need a community ticket? Send us an email to hello@gardenofcollective.com! \nNew to Garden Of? Read our code of conduct and/or house rules! Tickets are non-refundable. 21+ always. By attending you consent to being photographed and used on socials. By entering the competition you agree that your submissions may be featured on social media and on Garden Of’s website.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/garden-of-on-the-cross/
LOCATION:Sleeping Village\, 3734 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
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