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SUMMARY:Let Yourself Shine: a fundraiser for Brave Space Alliance
DESCRIPTION:* * * * Let Yourself Shine!!! * * * *\n⭐ ✴️ ✨ 🌟 ⭐ ✴️ ✨ 🌟 ⭐ ✴️ ✨ 🌟 ⭐ \nA fundraiser party to benefit Brave Space Alliance. \nBring your shiniest self\, literally or figuratively! Wear your fancy pants\, or your unfancy pants if that’s your jam\, or no pants! (Keep it legal Just be YOU). \nFor 6 hours you can get it on\, ring in the last of this long cold Winter\, and empower Civic Engagement in our City all at the same time while cavorting in a 3\,000+ sq ft playground of our co-creation! \nALL PROCEEDS AFTER COSTS DONATED TO BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE: a Black-led\, trans-led LGBTQ+ resource center for transgender people here in Chicago.\nAll labor is 100% volunteer-based.\nCosts include supplies & venue rental. \nTICKETS INCLUDE:\n– Interactive Art 🛝\n– Live Stage Show (including burlesque!) 🎭\n– Wandering Performers 🤡\n– DJs & Live Band 🔊\n– Dancing 🪩\n– Silent Auction 🖼️\n– Strut Your Stuff Contest w prizes 🏆\n– Connecting in a space of safety & care ❤️\n– 100% volunteer labor 🎁\n– 100% of proceeds after costs going to Brave Space Alliance 💌 \nLOGISTICS: \n+ SAT FEB 28: 7PM to 1AM. 1501 N Kingsbury St\, 60642. \n+ Food & Drink available for sale onsite; none can be brought in \n+ Donations\, Drink Packages\, & Higher Income Tickets here :\nhttps://www.crowdwork.com/e/let-yourself-shine-a-celebration-of-authentic-self-expression \n+ Lower-Income tickets available by emailing: cyncat@boldurban.org \n+ ADA compliant. \n+ All gender bathrooms. \n+ 21+. \nPERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: \nStage Show:\n– Certified Scruffian (DJ)\n– Edge of Green\, music (4 piece band)\n– Evelyn Tensions\, burlesque\n– Jean Wildest\, burlesque\n– Jerome Kava\, music (violin)\n– Phaedra Black\, burlesque\n– Risqué Noir\, burlesque\n– Sparkles Strahler & Faith Rogers\, hoop duet\n– and more! \nAmbient Performances:\n– DJ Flesh_Bot\n– dssyenon\n– Em\n– Fire Flower\n– Gray Cat\n– Lucid Dreams\n– Nitoo\n– Ripley\n– tommy von flowington \nLINKS: \n+ Direct ticketing link. https://www.crowdwork.com/e/let-yourself-shine-a-celebration-of-authentic-self-expression \n+ Email address to get lower-income tickets. cyncat@boldurban.org \n+ We Keep Us Safe organizational website. https://wkus.pages.dev \n+ Partiful. https://partiful.com/e/YYDtGHPG3SnkIHpg5Vtn \n+ Facebook event page. https://www.facebook.com/events/1199400798827092 \n+ Brave Space Alliance. https://www.bravespacealliance.org \n+ Bold Urban Renaissance Network NFP. https://www.burningmanchicago.org \nLet Yourself Shine is presented by We Keep Us Safe in collaboration with Bold Urban Renaissance Network (B.U.R.N.). This volunteer run event by members of the Chicago burning man community channels our love of artistic expression to build allyship with & support our gender diverse community. We believe that upholding the values of Radical Self-Expression & Radical Inclusion align deeply with this cause. \nWe Keep Us Safe is a tiny\, informal\, autonomous collective that’s still gestating. WKUS is dedicated to creating safety for each other on a variety of levels that are vital our communities today from within a paradigm of burner values (https://www.bwbchicago.org/about/11-principles-of-burning-man). We’re discovering our power to help facilitate the awareness & practice of good data hygiene\, civically engaged mutual aid\, know-your-rights\, harm prevention\, harm reduction\, non-violent communication\, & psychological safety. \nBrave Space Alliance (BSA) is a Black trans-led LGBTQ+ center on the South Side of Chicago that creates and provides affirming and culturally competent services for the entire LGBTQ+ community of Chicago. \nThank you to our fiscal sponsor\, Bold Urban Renaissance Network (B.U.R.N.)\, a nonprofit organization which fosters community arts through grass-roots projects & civic collaboration. We seek to create\, display\, & support interactive arts & civic participation that inspires action & connects people by moving them from passive spectators to creative participants.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/let-yourself-shine-a-fundraiser-fot-brave-space-alliance/
LOCATION:iO Theater\, 1501 N Kingsbury\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,dance-dj,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Open Call for New Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Glenwood Dance Studio on Sun. March 1st for our first practice for the 2026 season. \nWe are a Country Dancing performing group The Second City Outlaws. It’s a great way to meet people doing a really fun activity. We perform in summer festivals and parades including the Chicago Pride Parade. NOW is the time to get involved in the COUNTRY DANCING FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT ahead. All you have to do is reply and let us know! \nIt’s OK if you are inexperienced or a new dancer. We’ll teach you everything you need to know every week at practice.\nOnce a week on Sundays from 6-8 PM as well as performances (Midsommarfest/Pride Parade/Sundays on State/Market Days and others) \nIt’s completely FREE to be a Dancer with Second City Outlaws thanks to the generous support of our Sponsors!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/open-call-for-new-dancers/
LOCATION:Glenwood Dance Studio\, 7017 N Glenwood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride,sports-recreation,wellness,workshop
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SUMMARY:LBTQ Giving Council's International Women's Day Dance
DESCRIPTION:Joy\, movement\, and community are calling! The LBTQ Giving Council of Chicago Foundation for Women’s International Women’s Day Dance is coming soon on March 7\, 2026 at Hairpin Arts Center. This annual event raises funds for organizations serving Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ community. Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and connection. \nTickets will go on sale on Monday\, January 5\, and sponsorship opportunities are available now at www.cfw.org/iwdd. Early bird tickets are $50 for the first 100 tickets. After the first 100 tickets sell out\, tickets are $75. Senior and student ticket pricing is $50 and available beginning on January 5.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lbtq-giving-councils-international-womens-day-dance/
LOCATION:Hairpin Arts Center\, 2810 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,dance-dj
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SUMMARY:HER: HRC Chicago Presents: 90s Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate equality\, community\, and unapologetic joy at HER: HRC Presents — 90s Dance Party—a throwback night honoring women and the LGBTQ+ community. \nHeld during International Women’s Month\, this event uplifts the power\, resilience\, and impact of women while celebrating queer culture and chosen family. \nAll proceeds benefit the Human Rights Campaign\, supporting the fight for full equality for all. \n21+ event. Valid government-issued ID required for entry.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/her-hrc-chicago-presents-90s-dance-party/
LOCATION:D.S. Tequila\, 3352 N Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
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SUMMARY:312 Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 312 Day with us at a massive party at Elston Electric! We’re taking over the venue from 6 PM to midnight for a high-energy night of music\, arcade games\, and Chicago pride. Expect DJ sets\, classic arcade fun\, and raffles for exclusive prizes throughout the night – all while celebrating the city we love and the iconic area code that represents it. \nAlso! Win big at the Bash. We’re giving away prizes all night\, including a Lucid Motors weekend rental\, Stern Pinball Mini Pop Bumper Lights\, an Ivy Hall prize pack\, and a limited edition SVRN x Do312 shirt. Plus Chicago Fire tickets\, Goodman Theatre tickets\, and gift cards from spots like Portillo’s\, Levain Bakery\, The Dandy Crown\, Marina’s Bistro & Rum Bar\, Honeybear Cafe\, Freestyle Ceramics & Tufting\, Tanuki Sushi & Grille\, and Wake ’n Bacon. \nHosted by:\nLynzo The Heartthrob \nDJ Sets by:\nKitt Vesper\nDeeper\nShuga Records with Majinbuul & Shuga Rose
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/312-day/
LOCATION:Elston Electric\, 1357 N Elston Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,games-trivia
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SUMMARY:Explosion of Curves in Full Bloom: Fashion Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the most anticipated fashion event of the season: An Explosion of Curves in Full Bloom. This isn’t just a fashion show; it’s a high-octane celebration of confidence\, style\, and power. We are reuniting the OGs of the Curvy and Plus Size Movement\, aka Project Curve Appeal—the trailblazers who started it all—to show the world exactly how it’s done. \nWhy You Can’t Miss This: \nThe Hottest Models: Watch Chicago’s baddest curvy and plus-size models command the runway with unmatched fire and grace.\nElite Fashion: Experience cutting-edge looks from the city’s dopest designers\, boutiques\, and trendsetting fashionistas.\nLegacy & Impact: We’re bringing back the legendary energy of our 2012 debut\, celebrating over a decade of redefining beauty standards.\nFashion with a Purpose: All proceeds support Curve Appeal Chicago\, Inc. (a 501c3 nonprofit)\, dedicated to educating\, engaging\, and empowering the lives of women and girls to live happy\, healthy\, and productive lives. Curve Appeal Chicago\, inc. formerly Project Curve Appeal\, was incorporated in 2020. Check’em out at curveappealchicaago.org. \nCome mix\, mingle\, network\, and enjoy an explosion of Curves! Doors OPEN at 3 pm for a Cash Bar Cocktail Hour. The show starts at 4 pm. \nJoin us for an afternoon of glamour\, sisterhood\, fun\, and “the fire” that only Project Curve Appeal can deliver.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/explosion-of-curves-in-full-bloom-fashion-show-2026/
LOCATION:2226 E. 71st Street\, Chicago IL\, 2226 E. 71st Street\, Chicago\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,fashion
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SUMMARY:Hydrate Hussies & Manhole's Turnabout Show
DESCRIPTION:The Hydrate Manholes (softball) and Hydrate Hussies (flag football) sports teams are coming together for the Turnabout Show at Hydrate Nightclub\, which raises money for the Howard Brown Health Dental Cinic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Event Details \n Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\n Doors Open: 6:00 PM\n Show Starts: 7:00 PM\n Suggested Donation: $25 at the door (includes 2 drink tickets)\n 100% of proceeds benefit the Howard Brown Dental Clinic \n After Party\nJoin us from 9 PM – 11 PM for photos with the cast\, dancing\, drink specials\, and more celebration! \nCan’t make it to the show? No problem! Scan the QR code in the flyer to make a donation and support Howard Brown Dental Clinic from afar. \n Venue: Hydrate Nightclub\, 3458 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, IL
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/hydrate-hussies-manholes-turnabout-show/
LOCATION:Hydrate\, 3458 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,dance-dj,drag
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SUMMARY:Queer Swing Dance w/ Guest Instructor Miguel Pino Garcia
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for another inclusive and fun installment of the Queer Swing Chicago dance! Take the beginner lesson and then dance the night away to The Rusty Gates\, co-lead by the dance’s organizer\, Vic Celania!\nWe’re excited to have guest instructor and amazing bal/collegiate shag teacher Miguel Pino Garcia from Spain visiting and teaching you a beginner lesson! Joining him will be local shag dancer and instructor Mandy-lynn Kruse!\nNo experience\, no partner? No problem! Come take a beginner lesson!\nDetails:\nBeginner Class 6:00-7:00 PM\nLive Band Dance with the Rusty Gates – 7:00PM-9:30PM\nPrice: Suggested $20\n***Pay What You Can***\nWe want everyone who wants to come to be able to\, so we have a “No one turned away” policy. Simply let us know what you can pay at the door and do so!\n*** Location of Event***\nThe door for Traffic Jam is in the rear alley on Belle Plaine.\nTell your friends and let’s continue to make this event a success 🙂\n*** 3 Door people needed! Help us out and get free entry! Send me a message :)***
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-swing-dance-w-guest-instructor-miguel-pino-garcia/
LOCATION:Traffic Jam Swing\, 4043 N Ravenswood Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,education,workshop
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SUMMARY:FunkStick Open Decks DJ Showcase:Round 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Round 2 of our Open Decks DJ Showcase featuring new and experienced selectors playing a variety of genres!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/funkstick-open-decks-dj-showcaseround-2/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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SUMMARY:Sapphic Serenade: Dorothy's Karaoke Night hosted by E.
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the best queer karaoke night in town hosted by Dorothy’s own bartender\, E\, featuring MONDAY MUSICALS POWER HOUR! \n\n\n\n\nCome sing your heart out in a room full of enthusiastic queers at SAPPHIC SERENADE: Dorothy’s Karaoke night hosted by E! You’ll find us set up with free karaoke\, extended hours\, endless hits and the best cocktails in town. \nOur monthly Monday karaoke nights now kick off with MONDAY MUSICALS POWER HOUR! Celebrating the musical tunes you know and love from 7-8pm\, get here early to belt it like you’re on Broadway! \nDorothy opens at 6pm with karaoke sign ups. Karaoke begins with our power hour at 7pm until last call at 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sapphic-serenade-dorothys-karaoke-night-hosted-by-e/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music,dance-dj
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