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SUMMARY:Tours with Mike: Walking Tour - North Side LGBTQ Stories
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s Northalsted / Boystown is the country’s first LGBTQ neighborhood officially recognized by its own local government. Discover the evolution of this vibrant neighborhood along with wonderful public art\, architecture\, stories\, and more along the way! \nPublic tours where you can get individual tickets are available exclusively through the Chicago History Museum (it includes free admission to the CHM within one week from tour date).
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/tours-with-mike-walking-tour-north-side-lgbtq-stories/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:education,exhibit,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T203000
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SUMMARY:The Podcast Salon - June Edition
DESCRIPTION:Ready to discover your next favorite podcast? \nThis fresh\, new monthly event series is designed to help you discover\, listen to\, and support the best podcasts you can’t find. Join us for an intimate evening of listening with silent headphones creating a truly captivating audio experience. \nWe’ll feature the best podcasters from across the country in conversation with Chicago’s own award-winning podcast host & producer Anna DeShawn. We will showcase indy podcasts in a never-before-seen Podcast Open Mic and be in community where you can make new connections. \nThe Podcast Salon is for those who love podcasts and those who are ready to find out what the talk is all about.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-podcast-salon-june-edition/
LOCATION:Black Alphabet\, 3850 S. Indiana\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T110918
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SUMMARY:Pride & Power: A Celebration of Legacy\, Voice\, and Visibility
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an electrifying afternoon honoring the individuals whose courage\, conviction\, and brilliance have reshaped the narrative of LGBTQ+ rights and representation. \nWe are proud to welcome back three of the most influential and inspiring voices of our time. Mark Segal\, pioneering activist since the Stonewall uprising and founder of the Philadelphia Gay News\, brings decades of frontline advocacy and historic leadership. \nTracy Baim\, Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductee and longtime journalist\, joins the conversation with her groundbreaking work and transformative vision as former publisher of the Chicago Reader—a leader whose impact continues to shape national media and LGBTQ+ visibility. \nWe are also honored to feature Laura Washington\, Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductee\, Chicago Tribune columnist and ABC 7-Chicago political analyst\, whose fearless commentary and decades of influence have elevated civic dialogue and advanced justice across communities. \nModerating the discussion is Denise Foy\, fellow Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductee and Illinois Holocaust Museum Trustee\, whose thoughtful guidance will illuminate the struggles\, triumphs\, and future of LGBTQ+ liberation. \nFrom personal stories to political awakenings\, from protest to progress\, this timely program celebrates the enduring power of visibility and voice—and reminds us all what it means to stand proudly in the fight for freedom.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-power-a-celebration-of-legacy-voice-and-visibility/
LOCATION:Illinois Holocaust Museum\, 9603 Woods Drive\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T110918
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SUMMARY:‘Building the Table’ Panel/Mixer: Celebrating Pride Month in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our 6th in-person event ‘Building the Table’ with leaders to celebrate Pride Month Chicago! 🌆 \nThis quarterly event series is a cultural exploration of intersectional identities\, highlighting the dynamic lived experiences and contributions of LGBTQIA+ community members. \nHost (and Founder/CEO of The Closet Unlocked) Darius Caffey will engage in hosting a moderated discussion with creative entrepreneurs\, members of grassroots organizations\, and social impact leaders – further acknowledging the importance of their existence in society. \nFor the upcoming event on Saturday\, June 7th\, 2025\, we will have the following guests: \n\nMaria Hadden – Alderwoman of Chicago’s 49th Ward\nKenan Cooper-Gilmore – Founder/CEO of Black Gay Table Talk\nTanner Beck (Moderator) – Cultural Producer of Beck Entertainment and Co-Host of Black Gay Agenda Podcast\n\nTickets are FREE\, but we recommend all guests arrive early to secure a good spot to view the stage!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/building-the-table-panel-mixer-celebrating-pride-month-in-chicago/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:activism,education,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T153000
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SUMMARY:Bridging The Divide: Art\, Healing\, & Community Support with Trikone
DESCRIPTION:How can art serve as a tool for healing in queer communities? What roles have pop culture\, drag\, music\, writing\, and other creative expressions played in helping queer individuals embrace and understand their identities? How can parents\, families\, friends\, and communities show meaningful solidarity by supporting queer people and their artistic expressions? \nModerated by Music Therapist Akash Bhatia\, this panel brings together artists\, community organizers\, family members\, and allies to explore the transformative power of art in South Asian queer communities. Together\, they will reflect on how creative expression fosters healing\, connection\, and resistance—and how collective support can strengthen queer liberation and joy. Following the community conversation\, a short reception with snacks and refreshments. Presented in partnership with Desi Rainbow and Trikone Chicago.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bridging-the-divide-art-healing-community-support/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute\, 1925 S Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation,wellness
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SUMMARY:Tours with Mike: Bus Tour - South Side LGBTQ Stories
DESCRIPTION:When people think of Chicago’s LGBTQ neighborhoods\, North Side areas\, like Northalsted (Boystown) and Andersonville\, commonly come to mind first. The city’s South Side\, however\, had lively LGBTQ activity long before any North Side neighborhood and it frequently shaped culture across the nation. This tour puts a spotlight on the evolutions of several South Side neighborhoods along with their hidden LGBTQ histories. The one-of-a-kind experience takes place on a fun trolley that starts and ends in downtown’s Millennium Park! \nPublic tours where you can get individual tickets are available exclusively through the Chicago History Museum (it includes free admission to the CHM within one week from tour date). \n 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/tours-with-mike-bus-tour-south-side-lgbtq-stories/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:education,exhibit,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T110918
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SUMMARY:A Night at the Queer Archives
DESCRIPTION:Join Read & Run Chicago and Gerber/Hart for an evening exploring the largest LGBTQ archives in the Midwest! Jen Dentel of Gerber/Hart will be showcasing archives specifically related to early HIV/AIDS activism in Chicago as it relates to research Rebecca Makkai did for the novel The Great Believers.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/a-night-at-the-queer-archives/
LOCATION:Gerber/Hart\, 6500 North Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T110918
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SUMMARY:Against the Current: Parthenogenesis and Nontraditional Reproduction in the Deep
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the wild world of shark genetics with Kevin Feldheim\, the A. Watson III Manager of the Pritzker Laboratory for Molecular Systematics and Evolution at the Field Museum. Since 2001\, Kevin has been unraveling the mysteries of shark mating systems and population dynamics through cutting-edge genetic research. His latest deep-sea adventure? Exploring the fascinating phenomenon of parthenogenesis—a form of asexual reproduction—in sharks and rays. Partnering with aquariums around the country\, he’s investigating how this rare reproductive strategy could shape the future of conservation efforts for these awe-inspiring creatures. Kevin holds degrees from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/against-the-current-parthenogenesis-and-nontraditional-reproduction-in-the-deep/
LOCATION:Field Museum\, 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T110918
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SUMMARY:Ask Dr. V: Dating Edition
DESCRIPTION:Dr. V is bringing the therapy room to Dorothy! Join us for a night of laughs and tender moments in this “talk show style” format as Dr. V gets real about the world of queer dating. \nCombining their expertise in LGBTQ+ health\, astrology\, and depth psychology\, Dr. V is turning up the mic to normalize your plights\, serve tea\, and provide a space for our community to grapple with the realities of intimacy in 2025. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions\, get some love\, and snag a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of a queer psychotherapist. \nDoors at 6pm with a one hour happy hour until our show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ask-dr-v-dating-edition/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T110918
CREATED:20250514T002818Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy in Action: Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities in Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:Join the Vernita Gray Council for Philanthropy (VGC) for a free\, community event focused on the crucial advocacy work being done to support LGBTQ+ communities during the first 100 days of the Trump administration. Hosted at Howard Brown Health’s Halsted Clinic\, this conversation will highlight the efforts of the HBH Advocacy Team\, with a particular focus on supporting Trans/Non-binary and Latinx individuals. \nCome learn how community-driven advocacy is making a difference\, share your voice\, and connect with others who are passionate about equity and justice.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/advocacy-in-action-supporting-lgbtq-communities-in-challenging-times/
LOCATION:Howard Brown Health Halsted\, 3501 North Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T110918
CREATED:20250514T003209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T003209Z
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SUMMARY:Casual Conversation: Learn About Emergency Foster Care with Shelter Youth & Family Services at the Center on Halsted
DESCRIPTION:Let It Be Us offers a series of virtual educational events on topics surrounding Foster Care and Adoption in the State of Illinois. Our Live Foster Parent Recruitment Events are the in-person portion of this series. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you wondered what happens to children in care who have nowhere to go? Join us at our in-person Casual Conversation at the Center on Halsted to learn about being an Emergency Foster Home with Shelter Youth & Family Services. Get all your questions answered!\n\nThese special homes take in children in emergency situations for a limited time\, providing them care and safety at a critical point in their lives. Shelter Youth & Family Services provides Emergency Foster Parents wraparound services\, supporting foster parents and ensuring children receive what they need. Also\, Emergency Foster Parents receive additional financial support. If you are licensed or not yet licensed\, living in Chicagoland or the Northern region of Illinois\, you are welcome to join and learn about the extra financial and other supports available to Emergency Foster Parents.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/casual-conversation-learn-about-emergency-foster-care-with-shelter-youth-family-services-at-the-center-on-halsted/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T110918
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SUMMARY:Breaking the News: Panel and Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel of Chicago journalists and a screening of the 2023 documentary Breaking the News. Journalists Anna DeShawn\, Founder E3 Radio & The Qube\, Ruby Bailey\, Editor-in-chief\, Illinois Answers Project; Karen Hawkins\, Story Editor\, the 19th*; Violet Miller\, Staff Reporter\, Chicago Sun-Times\, will be hosting a panel on LGBTQ+ journalism. \nBreaking the News (2023) follows three journalists\, as they break the status quo of journalism and launch the 19th*. Learn more here: https://www.breakingthenewsfilm.com/ \nSee schedule below:\n6 pm-6:45: Networking with lite bites and a cash bar\n6:30pm: Panel moderated by Anna DeShawn\n7pm: Breaking the News screening
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/breaking-the-news-panel-and-screening/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260430T110918
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SUMMARY:The First Homosexuals Symposium
DESCRIPTION:$15-General Admission for both days or $5-Student Admission +ID. Purchase tickets on the website. NO purchases at the door.  \nJoin us for a two-day symposium expanding on the groundbreaking exhibition The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity\, 1869-1939. \nThe symposium will be held at the Alliance Française de Chicago—54 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60610—on Friday\, May 9\, and Saturday\, May 10.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-first-homosexuals-symposium/
LOCATION:Alliance Francaise de Chicago\, 54 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T190000
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SUMMARY:Sex\, Race\, and Jesus
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, April 25 at the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful\, there will be a performance of the play\, ‘Sex\, Race and Jesus’ from 5:30-7pm. Sex\, Race & Jesus is a story of trial and triumph. R.C. takes the audience on a journey through relationship with their body\, their soul\, and their higher power. This is a raw depiction of how intimacy and introspection intertwine yielding glorious revelations and powerful convictions. This is a story of finding purpose in the midst of pain. Direct by Emmi Hilger.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sex-race-and-jesus/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:education,spiritual
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