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SUMMARY:MASPALOMAS
DESCRIPTION:MASPALOMAS is a luminous\, sensual drama set in the sun-drenched freedom of Gran Canaria\, where desire\, reinvention\, and queer community flourish in open defiance of age and expectation. The next Chicago premiere from the QUEER EXPRESSION FILM FESTIVAL\, the film offers a rare and deeply moving portrait of queer life later in life. \nAt its center is a 76-year-old man who has built a world defined by pleasure\, independence\, and self-expression—embracing the rhythms of Maspalomas with unapologetic vitality. But when that fragile sense of freedom is disrupted\, the past he once escaped begins to close in. Family ties\, buried truths\, and unresolved histories resurface\, forcing him to confront not only where he came from\, but who he still has the courage to be. \nCritics have praised the film’s emotional honesty and sensuality\, highlighting its tender\, unflinching look at desire and aging\, and its refusal to look away from the complexities of queer identity later in life. The performances—especially by José Ramón Soroiz—have been noted for their depth and vulnerability\, grounding the film in a lived-in authenticity that resonates long after the final scene. \nWhat unfolds is both intimate and expansive: a story of longing\, resilience\, and the radical act of choosing oneself—again and again. At once sensual and deeply human\, MASPALOMAS explores the complexities of identity across generations\, asking what it truly means to live authentically when time\, memory\, and desire collide.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/maspalomas/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,film
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SUMMARY:Award-Winning Queer Musical Film ‘SERAPHIM’ Premieres Globally on DEKKOO | June 2nd
DESCRIPTION:Award-Winning Queer Musical Film ‘SERAPHIM’ Premieres Globally on DEKKOO | June 2nd. An independent Black queer musical-drama premiering globally on DEKKOO on June 2\, 2026 during Pride season.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/award-winning-queer-musical-film-seraphim-premieres-globally-on-dekkoo-june-2nd/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Chicago Shakespeare Theater Brokeback Mountain Hall of Fame Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Pride Reception and Performance
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-shakespeare-theater-brokeback-mountain-hall-of-fame-benefit/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,film,pride,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Art of Pride 2026
DESCRIPTION:Now in its fifth year\, Art of Pride returns on June 7 for an afternoon of queer joy and radical imagination. This free\, intergenerational event brings together LGBTQ+ artists\, performers\, and community organizations from across Chicago to honor the brilliance of queer and trans communities. \nThis year’s celebration features live performances by Zachary Nichol\, Ava Wanbli\, Rain Garden\, and chelliah\, DJ sets by AJ McClenon and NAXO 9999\, films curated by Chicago Underground Film Festival\, art activities led by Veronica Casado Hernandez\, Lucky Jefferson\, and Gage Park Latinx Council\, testing and wellness services by Center on Cottage Grove and Project VIDA\, and a queer & trans artist vendor market. Art of Pride 2026 is a call to gather\, create\, and honor the legacy and future of queer artists in Chicago. Bring your friends\, family\, and loved ones to celebrate with us!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/art-of-pride-2026/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Art Center\, 5020 S. Cornell Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,dance-dj,film
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SUMMARY:Reel Queer STI & Film Screening (Pride Month Edition): But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of But I’m a Cheerleader (1999) and STI testing in celebration of Pride month! \nNatasha Lyonne gets her rah-rahs out in a kicky comedy about a teen whose parents believe is gay. They send her to an agency that reprograms those confused about sexual identity. But once she’s there\, Megan begins to appreciate how the other half lives. \n© Lions Gate Films\, Inc. | 85 minutes | Rated R \nDoors: 5:30 p.m. \nFilm begins: 6:00 p.m. \nProject VIDA will be on-site to provide no-cost STI testing (in a private room)\, harm reduction supplies\, and information about the resources they provide to LGBTQIA+ and HIV+ individuals.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reel-queer-sti-film-screening-pride-month-edition-but-im-a-cheerleader-1999/
LOCATION:Little Village Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 2311 S. Kedzie Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:film,pride,wellness
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