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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: Sex and Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:This week is all about the ways Queer people use sex to rebel. Lauren Berlant and Michael Warner argue that society’s insistence on keeping sex private and personal perpetuates the idea that straight\, cishet lives are the norm. So this week we’re going to explore the ways that queer lives were made public in the past. Learn about Cruising in the 1870s\, Lesbian hangouts from prohibition that revolutionized Jazz\, and the first major protest against Anita Bryant\, along with other sexy sites of Queer joy from the past. \nWhen: Saturday\, August 15\, 1 pm\nStart: Bank of America Building Plaza (110 N Wacker Dr on the North Side)\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-sex-and-rebellion/
LOCATION:Bank of America Building Plaza\, 110 N Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042838Z
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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,kink/leather,outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T030231Z
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SUMMARY:So\, You Want To Start A Business?
DESCRIPTION:In a climate defined by layoffs and career pivots\, we’re shifting the narrative\, from surviving to building. \nA Queer Connections x TechNexus TechWeek Experience \nIn a moment where many professionals are rethinking work\, stability\, and purpose\, this event shifts the conversation from career uncertainty to creative ownership. \nHosted during Chicago TechWeek in partnership with TechNexus\, this 90-minute experience brings together founders\, investors\, and operators to break down what it actually takes to turn skills into income\, ideas into businesses\, and setbacks into leverage. \nThis is more than a startup panel\, it’s a space to translate lived experience\, corporate skillsets\, and cultural resilience into pathways for ownership and economic mobility. \nWe’ll explore: \nHow to turn a pivot into a business opportunity\nWhat makes an idea actually viable (not just exciting)\nHow to start with limited capital\, clarity\, or time\nAnd how identity shapes access\, confidence\, and resilience in entrepreneurship\nWhat to Expect: \nActionable startup insights\nReal talk about launching in today’s economy\nHigh-impact networking\nFree Drinks provided (21+)\nThis isn’t just a panel\, It’s a pivot! \nSecure your spot. Build boldly.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/so-you-want-to-start-a-business-2/
LOCATION:TechNexus Venture Collaborative\, 20 North Wacker Drive #12th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,tech,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T043024Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T043128Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: June 27: The First Chicago Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:On June 27\, 1970 Chicago’s Gay Liberation Front organized the world’s first ever Pride Parade. The unpermitted parade was originally planned to start in Washington Square Park and end at the Chicago Water Tower\, but the 150 or so marchers spontaneously extended the route down Michigan Ave\, ending at Civic Center Plaza in the shadow of City Hall – followed by 8 police cars and 2 paddy wagons. Fifty-six years later\, join me as we recreate the route and learn about some of the Chicago Queer History along the way. \nTime: Saturday\, June 27\, 1 pm\nStart: Washington Square Park (Bughouse Square) 901 N Clark St\nEnd: Daley Plaza (50 W Washington St)\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-june-27-the-first-chicago-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park\, 901 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T073247Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Up Trans: Ask Me Anything
DESCRIPTION:Are you a transgender or questioning teen looking for some insight on growing up trans? Do you want to learn more about the trans experience? Come ask our panel of transgender adults any questions you have about life\, love\, health\, or work. \nPresented by the Rainbow Committee. \nFor teens 14 to 18
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/growing-up-trans-ask-me-anything/
LOCATION:Sulzer Regional\, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T043350Z
CREATED:20260429T043350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T043350Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: June 20 Dive Keepers on North Clark Get Warnings
DESCRIPTION:In 1948 the Chicago Tribune reported that Capt. John J. Walsh was cracking down on gay bars in the River North neighborhood. Walsh insisted that the bar owners remove any coverings on the windows of the bars so the cops could observe what was going on inside. This insistence of observation recalls what Michel Foucault called “panopticonism\,” a way that the state exerts control by ensuring that everyone knows they can be observed at any time. This walking tour covers the sites Walsh visited with his warnings and tells the stories of what happened before\, and after the crackdown. \nTime: Saturday June 20\, 1 pm\nStart: Chicago Water Tower (801 N 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-june-20-dive-keepers-on-north-clark-get-warnings/
LOCATION:Chicago Water Tower\, 801 N Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181954Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T181954Z
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SUMMARY:Walk With Pride: A Tour of Springfield's LGBTQ+ History
DESCRIPTION:This Pride Month\, join us at Lincoln Library for a free walking tour of historic LGBTQ+ sites in Downtown Springfield. From Ethel Mars to Smokey’s Den to The Prairie Flame to PrideFest\, we have a lot to be proud of. Come see Springfield through rainbow-colored glasses! \nThe total distance will be a little under 2 miles\, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. There will be a few opportunities to take a short rest and water break\, but the walk will last between an hour and 90 minutes total. Questions are encouraged. \nMeet in the library atrium at the starting time. We will not cancel if there is light rain\, but we will cancel if there is heavy rain or storms. Keep an eye out for an email in case of inclement weather! \nRegistration is required for this event\, but it will be offered multiple times. The same information will also be presented at an indoor\, seated program on June 6 and 27 (see “We’ve Always Been Here”).
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/walk-with-pride-a-tour-of-springfields-lgbtq-history/
LOCATION:Lincoln Library\, 326 S. 7th St.\, Springfield\, IL\, 62701\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T013550Z
CREATED:20260524T181346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T013550Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Reception Supporting Precious Brady-Davis\, ft. Laverne Cox
DESCRIPTION:An evening with Precious Brady-Davis\, commissioner for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-reception-supporting-precious-brady-davis-ft-laverne-cox/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T185848Z
CREATED:20260524T185758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T185848Z
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SUMMARY:Flag in the Map with Putnam County Public Library District
DESCRIPTION:Flag in the Map is a remarkable collection of photographs and stories celebrating the Rainbow Flag’s universal power to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals\, particularly in countries where their existence is under threat. This PBS screening explores the exhibition honoring the iconic flag created by Gilbert Baker and features a recorded conversation with Charley Beal\, President of the Gilbert Baker Foundation\, and American activist Cleve Jones. \nThe program is free and open to the public. It is approximately 56 minutes and not rated.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/flag-in-the-map-with-putnam-county-public-library-district/
LOCATION:Granville Library Branch\, 214 S. McCoy St.\, Granville\, IL\, 61326-9332\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170932Z
CREATED:20260604T144510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T170932Z
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SUMMARY:We’ve Been Here: Black Queer Power\, Joy\, and Legacy in South Shore
DESCRIPTION:🎤✨ You’re Invited! ✨👟 \nJoin us Saturday\, June 13\, 2026 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for We’ve Been Here: Black Queer Power\, Joy\, and Legacy in South Shore — a powerful\, intergenerational workshop honoring South Shore’s Black LGBTQ+ brilliance. Through reflection\, storytelling\, and guided conversation\, we’ll uplift the past\, present\, and future of Black queer life in South Shore — featuring special guests Kin Marie\, Patric McCoy & Pat McCombs\, and the conversation co-moderated by Dr. Chris Smith & Anna DeShawn. \nWe’d love to have you join us as we continue to uplift voice\, and connect the past to the present. \nLunch will be provided from 12pm to 1pm before the event!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/weve-been-here-black-queer-power-joy-and-legacy-in-south-shore/
LOCATION:Sisters in Cinema Media Arts Center\, 2310 E. 75th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T043626Z
CREATED:20260429T043626Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: June 13 Public and Private Queerness
DESCRIPTION:The Historian John D’Emilio observed that the rise of the industrial city in the 19th century created the conditions that allowed queer community to form. For the first time in modernity\, queer people could separate their public and private lives and begin to gather together to form queer culture. We’ll explore a gay gangster\, the mysterious disappearance of a federal judge\, a pre-prohibition drag bar and much more. \nWhen: Saturday\, June 13\, 1 pm\nStart: Chicago Water Tower (801 N Michigan Ave)\nEnd: Chicago Water Tower (801 N Michigan Ave)\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-june-13-public-and-private-queerness/
LOCATION:Chicago Water Tower\, 801 N Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T001058Z
CREATED:20260523T001058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T001058Z
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Bring the family to a lively\, fun-filled story time celebrating pride and the LGBTQ+ community. \nFor kids 0 to 5 years with a participating adult.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rainbow-family-story-time/
LOCATION:Merlo Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 644 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033103Z
CREATED:20260522T033103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T033103Z
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SUMMARY:The Podcast Salon featuring Red for Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to The Podcast Salon – an immersive\, curated listening experience where podcast discovery meets the culture. \nWhether you are a podcast super listener\, a creator looking to network\, or just someone ready to find out what the podcast hype is all about—pull up! \nIn this edition\, we are honored to feature Jana Naomi Smith\, creator/writer/director of the two-time Ambie award-winning podcast Red for Revolution. Jana will sit down with Chicago’s own award-winning host and producer\, Anna DeShawn.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-podcast-salon-featuring-red-for-revolution/
LOCATION:Sisters in Cinema Media Arts Center\, 2310 E. 75th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T162050Z
CREATED:20260523T160615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T162050Z
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SUMMARY:Where to go for Queer Aging Resources
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation with Center on Halsted on where to go for queer aging resources. This workshop will focus on housing resources\, recreation centers and other resources for queer seniors. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Rainbow Committee and The Center on Halsted. \nFor Seniors.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/where-to-go-for-queer-aging-resources/
LOCATION:West Pullman Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 830 W. 119th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation,resources,support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T075758Z
CREATED:20260522T023531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T075758Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Queer Elder History Panel
DESCRIPTION:The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project\, Gerber/Hart Library & Archives and Dorothy Downstairs are partnering to bring the younger and older generations together in dialogue about queerness over time. \nJoin us for a panel discussion with Betty Akins\, Jay Myers\, Jocye Fernandes\, and Norma Seledon\, four incredible LGBTQ+ elders\, moderated by Dialogue Project co-founder Karen Morris and hosted by Gerber/Hart volunteer Kaitlyn Griffith. \nThe panel will be accompanied by a pop-up display of materials from Gerber/Hart’s LGBTQ+ library & archives and followed by Q&A & mingling. Celebrate Pride in community with our elders at Dorothy! \nDoors at 6pm and our panel kicks off at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nTickets are priced on a sliding scale of $15\, $20 and $25 and proceeds are shared with our panelists\, Gerber/Hart and our lounge. If tickets are available\, they will be $25 at the door. \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 door with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/4th-annual-queer-elder-history-panel/
LOCATION:Dorothy Downstairs\, 2500 West Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T034053Z
CREATED:20260522T034053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T034053Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraiser for Florida House Candidate Felipe Sousa Lazaballett
DESCRIPTION:Join us in support of Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet for Florida House District 42\nWe need fighters like Felipe in the Florida House — leaders who aren’t afraid to take on Florida Republicans who are tearing people down and ripping away our freedoms. \nAs an LGBTQ+ immigrant\, Felipe came to this country at fourteen in search of opportunity\, and experienced firsthand the same challenges many Floridians face today. He overcame barriers to education\, health care\, and economic stability but still faces discrimination as both an immigrant and member of the LGBTQ+ community. \nFelipe has overcome enormous hurdles — and all along the way\, he’s helped lift up others facing the same struggles. That’s the kind of fighter we need in Tallahassee — someone ready to lower costs\, raise wages\, and and provide an opportunity for everyone to thrive together. \nJoin us on June 5th\, 2026\, in Chicago for an evening hosted by the following friends to help send Felipe to the Florida House! \nThe event is hosted in a private residence in the Uptown neighborhood. The address will be sent upon RSVP.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/fundraiser-for-florida-house-candidate-felipe-sousa-lazaballett/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T002001Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T002001Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Justice Town Hall Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and timely Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event in honor of Pride Month. This timely program will bring together attorneys\, elected officials\, and community leaders to examine the current landscape of LGBTQIA+ rights and civil rights advocacy through an engaging town hall discussion. Panelists will explore key issues impacting the LGBTQIA+ community\, including access to justice\, recent legal and policy developments\, and the role of legal professionals in advancing equity and inclusion. Attendees will gain insight into effective advocacy strategies and ways to support meaningful\, community-driven change. \nThis CLE is FREE for active members of the Cook County Bar Association (CCBA)\, LAGBAC – Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Bar Association\, the Alliance of Illinois Judges (AIJ)\, the Chicago Bar Association (CBA). Non-Members are $35.00.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-justice-town-hall-forum/
LOCATION:Hinshaw and Culbertson\, 151 N. Franklin St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education,legal,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T063525Z
CREATED:20260523T063525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T063525Z
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SUMMARY:Where to Go For Queer Health Resources
DESCRIPTION:Join Scout Bratt\, Chicago Women’s Health Center’s Executive Director for a discussion on queer-inclusive\, gender-expansive health care. This workshop will explore how to identify affirming care providers and steps for self-advocacy in the health care setting. Bring your questions and your experiences to this collaborative conversation! \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Rainbow Committee and Chicago Women’s Health Center.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/where-to-go-for-queer-health-resources/
LOCATION:Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T153000
DTSTAMP:20260514T231321Z
CREATED:20260514T231321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T231321Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Queer Identities & Experiences: A Model of Affirming Medical Care
DESCRIPTION:Join Out With Purpose and RUSH Hospital for a presentation on gender affirming care from the medical perspective & an outline of the model of care used at RUSH.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/centering-queer-identities-experiences-a-model-of-affirming-medical-care/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:education,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T013902Z
CREATED:20260515T000938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T013902Z
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SUMMARY:Community Dialogue: Stories of Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free community dialogue about LGBTQ+ Pride and parades\, marches\, and protests in partnership with Pride Chicago!\nHeld in connection with the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade\, this public gathering fosters storytelling\, reflection\, and exchange across generations to cultivate community\, connection\, and pride. \nThe community dialogue will feature 4 storytellers from The Dialogue Project who will share key experiences with LGBTQ+ Pride Parades and the importance of being free to be proud! After these stories\, we will break into small groups to dialogue and hear from one another.\nThis free event will take place on Wednesday\, May 27th\, from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Hooper Leven Theater at the Center on Halsted (3rd floor).\nAll are welcome! RSVP to let us know you’re coming!\nCome early to mingle! Doors open at 5:00 pm
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/community-dialogue-stories-of-pride-2/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,panel-conversation,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T062733Z
CREATED:20260507T015716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T062733Z
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SUMMARY:Community Dialogue: Stories of Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free community dialogue about LGBTQ+ Pride and parades\, marches\, and protests in partnership with Pride Chicago! \nHeld in connection with the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade\, this public gathering fosters storytelling\, reflection\, and exchange across generations to cultivate community\, connection\, and pride. \nThe community dialogue will feature 4 storytellers from The Dialogue Project who will share key experiences with LGBTQ+ Pride Parades and the importance of being free to be proud! After these stories\, we will break into small groups to dialogue and hear from one another. \nThis free event will take place on Wednesday\, May 27th\, from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Hooper Leven Theater at the Center on Halsted (3rd floor). \nAll are welcome! RSVP to let us know you’re coming! \nCome early to mingle! Doors open at 5:00 pm. \nArtwork in the event banner made by participants of The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/community-dialogue-stories-of-pride/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T174526Z
CREATED:20260521T165238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174526Z
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SUMMARY:Q Force: May Q Salon
DESCRIPTION:If you’re frustrated by our country’s crawl towards authoritarianism\, you’re not alone. Unfortunately\, America is not unique in its struggle against wannabe dictators and authoritarians. People across the globe have been resisting authoritarians for centuries. \nAnd\, thankfully\, many of them have succeeded and left behind lessons for us to learn and implement here in the US. \nWhat are those lessons? That’s what we’re discussing in our next salon. Retired judge\, activist\, Political Science professor\, and Q Forcer Jim Snyder will lead us through recent successes in resisting illiberal and authoritarian states\, what lessons we can learn from their resistance\, and how we can implement them here at home. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, May 26 at the Annoyance Theatre for: We Aren’t Alone: Lessons From Those Who Have Resisted Authoritarians And Won. \nAs always\, doors will open at 6pm and we’ll start the meeting at 6:30pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/q-force-may-q-salon/
LOCATION:The Annoyance Theater\, 851 W Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T172327Z
CREATED:20260514T223151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T172327Z
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SUMMARY:Mezcla's Writers Group Meetup
DESCRIPTION:A quarterly meetup for writers in the Chicagoland area to come together and write in a supportive/collaborative environment. \nMezcla’s Writers Group is a quarterly meetup for writers in the Chicagoland area to come together and write in a supportive environment. \nMezcla’s Writers Group is a quarterly meetup for writers in the Chicagoland area to come together and write in a supportive/collaborative environment. \nThis group focuses on the act of writing itself rather than on finishing a polished piece. We aim to create a comfortable space where writers can escape the distractions of home or work and concentrate on their writing. \nThis month\, we will convene at the Jamii Center for Arts and Media in partnership with Black Alphabet. Powered by Black Alphabet\, the Jamii Center was born out of a desire to explore how art and wellness can serve as powerful tools to gather\, heal\, and empower communities. \nIf you’re looking for motivation to start writing\, get back into it after a break\, create a writing routine\, or finally finish that project you’ve been putting off\, this group is the perfect fit for you.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/mezclas-writers-group-meetup/
LOCATION:Jamii Center for Arts & Media\, 3850 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T043848Z
CREATED:20260429T043848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T043848Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: May 23 Sex and Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:It’s IML weekend\, and to commemorate this week is all about the ways Queer people use sex to rebel. Lauren Berlant and Michael Warner argue that society’s insistence on keeping sex private and personal perpetuates the idea that straight\, cishet lives are the norm. So this week we’re going to explore the ways that queer lives were made public in the past. Learn about Cruising in the 1870s\, Lesbian hangouts from prohibition that revolutionized Jazz\, and the first major protest against Anita Bryant\, along with other sexy sites of Queer joy from the past.\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 \nWhen: Saturday\, May 23\, 1 pm\nStart: Bank of America Building Plaza (110 N Wacker Dr on the North Side)\nEnd: 2nd Story Bar (157 E Ohio St #2)\nDistance: apx 2 miles \nAll walking tours are free\, with tips gratefully accepted\, but not expected.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-queer-history-walking-tours-may-23-sex-and-rebellion/
LOCATION:Bank of America Plaza\, 110 N Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,kink/leather
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T223505Z
CREATED:20260514T223505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T223505Z
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SUMMARY:Law at the Library: LGBTQIA+ and the Law: Transgender Rights
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Bar Association (CBA)\, along with partners at the Chicago Public Library and the Evanston Public Library\, provides residents access to legal information from attorneys through its monthly “Law at the Library” program. In honor of Pride Month\, the May session is dedicated to LGBTQIA+ and the Law. Joshua Rovenger\, Legal Director for GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law)\, will present on transgender rights and answer questions from the audience. This virtual event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/law-at-the-library-lgbtqia-and-the-law-transgender-rights/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:education,legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T225036Z
CREATED:20260514T225036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T225036Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Reading Series: Riva Lehrer
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Literary Hall of Fame’s been invited to help curate the May edition of Sunday Reading Series: Poetry\, Prose\, & Cocktails. Host Kenyatta Rogers will be there to lead the program\, but Simone Muench has to miss this one. The program will be at the Hungry Brain on Sunday\, May 17. Noa Micaela Fields\, Tsehaye Geralyn Hébert\, and Riva Lehrer will read–all three authors have used their disabilities as artistic explorations and also advocated for awareness and accessibility. \nNoa Micaela Fields is an echodeviant enjambment queen (translation: trans poet with hearing aids) in search of the hypervivid in her one and only captionless life. No worries\, she’ll write the captions herself. She is the author of E (Nightboat Books\, 2026)\, an alterbook embracing the glitch of mishearing as a subversive technology of transformation. This spring\, poems from the book are on view at the Palais de Tokyo\, Paris. Born in California\, she now lives in Chicago\, where she curates public programs at the Poetry Foundation and edits poetry for Chrysalis\, a literary magazine by and for trans youth. \nTsehaye Geralyn Hébert is a nationally acclaimed citizen playwright and cultural architect whose work nuances and centers the African American experience. Hébert’s civic engagement catalyzes the move towards and beyond ADA compliance\, from idea to full inclusion and accessibility. As Community Lead\, she worked with Illinois Institute of Technology (IT) students to develop innovations in accessible and inclusive theatre. Currently\, her work with Artists Design the Future (ADtF) explores affordable accessible\, and inclusive Work Live spaces owned and designed by artists\, creatives\, and entrepreneurs. With Disability Lead (ADA 25 Advancing Leadership)\, she sat on its Program Committee\, and serves as an ambassador; as well as a current ambassador and recent member of The Cultural Collaborative (Chicago Cultural Accessibility Coalition) steering committee. A former president of the African American Arts Alliance\, she sits on the honorary board of Piven Theatre Workshop\, and volunteers with local and national arts organizations. \nRiva Lehrer is an artist\, writer and curator who focuses on the socially challenged body. She is best known for representations of people whose physical embodiment\, sexuality\, or gender identity have long been stigmatized. Riva’s work has been seen in venues including the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian\, Yale University\, the United Nations\, the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington\, DC\, the Arnot Museum\, the DeCordova Museum\, the Frye Museum\, the Chicago Cultural Center\, and the State of Illinois Museum. Awards include the 2017 3Arts MacDowell Fellowship for writing\, 2015 3Arts Residency Fellowship at the University of Illinois; the 2014 Carnegie Mellon Fellowship at Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges; the 2009 Prairie Fellowship at the Ragdale Foundation. Her memoir\, Golem Girl\, was published in October 2020. Riva is on faculty at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, and instructor in the Medical Humanities Departments of Northwestern University.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sunday-reading-series-riva-lehrer/
LOCATION:Hungry Brain\, 2319 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T030336Z
CREATED:20260506T030336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T030336Z
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SUMMARY:Mobile City Hall: Shabbona Park
DESCRIPTION:We believe that City services should be accessible and available to all Chicagoans\, no matter where they live. The Office of the City Clerk is bringing city services directly your community through its Mobile City Hall initiative.\nAt a Mobile City Hall event\, you have the opportunity to access services like:\n-Purchase a City Sticker\n-Purchase a Residential Parking Permits\n-Purchase Dog Licenses\n-Get a FREE CityKey card\n-Connect with our on site partners \nAdditionally\, you have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the services we’re offering.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/mobile-city-hall-shabbona-park/
LOCATION:Shobbana Park\, 6935 W. Addison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60634\, United States
CATEGORIES:education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T030416Z
CREATED:20260502T144412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T030416Z
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Place: Indigenous Stories and the Craft of Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Founded as the nation’s first Native American woman-owned craft brewery\, Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. is redefining what beer can represent – connecting contemporary brewing to Indigenous ingredients\, ancestral foodways\, and relationships to land.\nEvery beer begins with the land and the stories tied to it. This one-night conversation brings together leading voices in brewing and Indigenous studies to explore how ingredients\, place\, and heritage shape more than just what’s in your glass. At the center is a powerful question: how do relationships to land and history influence the way beer is made—and who gets to tell those stories? \nFeaturing Shyla Sheppard and Missy Begay of Bow & Arrow Brewing (partners in business and life)\, the discussion highlights a contemporary Native business perspective rooted in Indigenous ingredients\, ancestral foodways\, and relationships to land. Their work demonstrates how brewing can reconnect people with regional ingredients and traditional knowledge systems while remaining fully engaged with modern craft brewing. Just as importantly\, Bow & Arrow uses beer as a platform for storytelling and myth-busting\, often challenging outdated perceptions and demonstrating that Native cultures and Native entrepreneurship are vibrant\, innovative\, and active today. \nMatt Gallagher of Suncatcher Brewing offers a complementary lens grounded in local agriculture and collaboration. His approach reflects a growing movement in craft brewing—one that reconnects beer to farmers\, grain\, and hops\, and rethinks brewing as a relationship to place rather than just a product. \nModerated by Madison Bastress\, Director of the D’Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies at the Newberry Library\, the conversation draws on Indigenous history and public scholarship to guide a broader discussion of stewardship\, storytelling\, and thoughtful\, responsible engagement with land and culture. \nThis event also marks the first time Bow & Arrow beer will be available in Chicago or anywhere east of the Mississippi River.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rooted-in-place-indigenous-stories-and-the-craft-of-brewing/
LOCATION:Suncatcher Brewing\, 2849 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,education,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T014452Z
CREATED:20260429T044147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T014452Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: Police\, Gangsters\, and Gay Bars
DESCRIPTION:The University of Chicago sociologist Ernest Burgess observed that the city contains “zones of transition” that sat between areas of the city with clearly defined purposes and which people often used for activities which society frown upon. These areas were often the places that fomented queer culture in the industrial city – but that required an interaction between queerness and other criminal behavior. Learn about the interaction between queerness\, the state’s monopoly on legitimate violence\, and organized crime as we investigate the delicate negotiations and compromises required to keep queer institutions open in the city in the 20th century. \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. \nFollow 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-police-gangsters-and-gay-bars/
LOCATION:Chicago Water Tower\, 801 N Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,outdoor,sports-recreation
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