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SUMMARY:Windy City Times @40: Breaking News Breaking Silence Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“Windy City Times @40: Breaking News. Breaking Silence” includes dozens of covers from Windy City Times\, Outlines\, BLACKlines\, En La Vida\, Nightlines and more. Plus special photos from the 1987 March on Washington\, the first major AIDS protests and benefits\, parades\, pioneers\, and nonprofits. Some of these images have never been seen by the public. Also see buttons\, posters\, t-shirts\, and other special items from the past. \nAbout Windy City Times \nFounded in September 1985\, Windy City Times helped document the rise of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ movement\, from the fight for gay rights to the battles against HIV/AIDS\, the rise of trans organizing\, to the push for visibility by lesbians and people of color. That and so much more was documented in the thousands of issues of LGBTQ+ media published by Windy City Times\, Outlines\, and sister publications. \nOn display in the Sandfield Exhibition Gallery from through January 2026.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/windy-city-times-40-breaking-news-breaking-silence-exhibit/
LOCATION:Gerber/Hart\, 6500 North Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,arts-and-galleries,education,exhibit
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SUMMARY:Together We Win: Fight for the T in Team
DESCRIPTION:Fight for the T in Team: Together We Win Panel & Community Dinner WHEN: Tuesday January 13\, 2026 6pm WHERE: Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL 60613 \nOn Jan. 13\, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases that will shape the future of transgender and nonbinary (TNB) youth and people in this country: West Virginia v. BPJ and Little v. Hecox. These two cases represent two teenage girls from West Virginia and Idaho\, who sued just to be allowed to continue playing sports like any other student. And we are united as a Team for them! \nThe panel\, beginning at 6:30pm\, will break down the oral arguments and the potential impacts on the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. A meal will follow\, allowing attendees to connect as a community. \nWHEN AND WHERE: ABOUT THE CASES: In these cases\, the Court will decide whether states can categorically bar transgender girls and women from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams\, a direct challenge to the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. A broad ruling could go even further\, opening the door to widespread discrimination against transgender people not only from playing sports but in every part of public life\, including a discriminatory shift in how youth participate in school activities and extracurricular programs. These cases go beyond laws and impact who we should respect as part of our communities\, what our public schools should be like and who they should serve\, and what role the government should play in our lives. \nWHY IS IT IMPORTANT: While our communities are worried about putting food on the table\, making rent\, losing healthcare\, or being disappeared by ICE\, politicians and billionaires are making our lives harder by spending millions of dollars to ignite unfounded fears about trans people in an attempt to divide us. The current administration is abusing his power to target our communities\, suppress dissent\, and create a climate of fear\, and some politicians are using these cases to legitimize discrimination and push trans and nonbinary people out of public life altogether. We refuse to let that happen. \nHOW CAN I SUPPORT?: JOIN US on Tuesday\, Jan. 13 when a national coalition of organizations led by ACLU\, Lambda Legal\, Transgender Law Center (TLC) and Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network (GSA Network)\, are coming together to say clearly: We Fight for Team Trans Youth. And we need you with us! \nLet’s cheer them up. Join our TEAM! RSVP Now! And make sure your friends sign up too! \nAnd help spread the word on social media.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/together-we-win-fight-for-the-t-in-team/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 6323 S Cottage Grove Ave\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T140000
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SUMMARY:Halo-Halo Project - Nurses Exhibit Closing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:From Tab Razer: \nIf you haven’t seen my exhibit documenting the history of Filipino nurses here in the U.S. or any of the other displays or artwork from the Halo-Halo Project\, we’re hosting a closing ceremony with guided tours and an artists’ celebration. The event is free and open to the public. Additionally\, I’ll be discussing a new\, expanded Filipino nurses’ exhibit I’m working on with the Filipino American National Historical Society of Greater Chicago that will debut in May 2026 at the International Museum of Surgical Sciences on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. We’re looking for items\, volunteers and sponsors for that expanded exhibit. Hope to see you on Jan. 17!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/halo-halo-project-nurses-exhibit-closing-ceremony/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Library\, 400 South State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T193000
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SUMMARY:Rachel Cohen\, The Internet’s Favorite Lawyer\, joins Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show
DESCRIPTION:Get the late night talk show experience without heading to NYC or LA! \nThe Not That Late Show is a POC- and queer-led late-night talk show hosted by Justin Swinson\, featuring an ensemble of Chicago comedians debuting brand-new material each month. NTLS is just like the late night talk shows you would see on TV (Colbert\, The Daily Show\, Last Week Tonight\, etc.)\, but with a Chicago focus. Taking place every third Wednesday at The Lincoln Lodge\, the show blends sketch comedy\, sharp interviews\, and live music from emerging local artists. Past guests have included Mayor Brandon Johnson\, Writer and Educator Dr. Eve L. Ewing\, Stephanie Skora of the Girl I Guess Progressive Voter Guide\, and Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK amongst others. \nThis month\, Chicago attorney Rachel Cohen joins the fun for what is sure to be an amazing conversation.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rachel-cohen-the-internets-favorite-lawyer-joins-chicagos-late-night-talk-show/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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SUMMARY:Statewide Network Meeting: Chicago Northside
DESCRIPTION:Get Informed. Connect with Neighbors. Make Your Voice Heard! A monthly meeting to learn about the issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community. \nJoin Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois for our monthly Statewide Network Meetings. These meetings are a chance for you to learn more about the issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community and opportunities for you to plug into the work being done by CTC\, Equality Illinois\, and/or other partner organizations. Meetings will be virtual and held monthly. Registration is required to receive meeting agenda and Zoom link.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/statewide-network-meeting-chicago-northside/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:activism,education,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260128T062019Z
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SUMMARY:Cookie Decorating with Folkmade Cookies
DESCRIPTION:Learn to decorate four winter-themed sugar cookie designs with step-by-step instructions with Ashley from Folkmade Cookies. Everyone gets to make their own box of winter-themed cookies. One ticket equals four cookies. This is sure to be a delicious event! All materials provided. \nFolkmade Cookies is a queer\, woman owned custom cookie business. Ashley uses homemade vanilla and fresh farm eggs to make delicious cookies topped with royal icing that bring your event to the next level. \nHey\, I Thought of You is a brick and mortar gift shop specializing in Chicago area and regional artists. They have a strong commitment to small arts businesses and graciously allow me to teach in their space!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cookie-decorating-with-folkmade-cookies/
LOCATION:Hey\, I Thought of You Chicago\, 2839 W Montrose Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
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