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SUMMARY:The Revolution is My Boyfriend: The Films of Bruce LaBruce
DESCRIPTION:OPTICAL NOISE presents THE REVOLUTION IS MY BOYFRIEND: THE FILMS OF BRUCE LABRUCE\, the most comprehensive American retrospective of internationally acclaimed filmmaker\, writer\, photographer\, and Queercore pioneer Bruce LaBruce in more than a decade.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-revolution-is-my-boyfriend-the-films-of-bruce-labruce/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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SUMMARY:Chicago International Film Festival Opening Night: Club Kid
DESCRIPTION:Opening Night on October 14\, 2026 presents A24’s CLUB KID\, this year’s crowd-pleasing Cannes sensation about a club promoter who sees his whirlwind lifestyle upended by the arrival of the 10-year-old son he never knew he had. Writer\, director\, and star Jordan Firstman will receive the Festival’s Breakthrough Award for his heartrending story of a queer adult’s coming of age. Screening in 35mm at the Music Box Theatre\, the film features an ensemble of truly memorable performances anchored by Firstman’s portrayal of Peter\, alongside Diego Calva\, Cara Delevingne\, Kirby Howell-Baptiste\, Colleen Camp\, Vicki Pepperdine\, Nigil Whyte\, Eldar Isgandarov\, Saturn Risin9\, Miss Benny\, Alaska Riley\, and breakout Reggie Absolom. \n“With its deeply felt resonance\, CLUB KID is the kind of film that takes you on a thrilling rollercoaster of emotions. Well-earned tearful moments are punctuated by an unexpected and\, at times\, off-kilter humor\,” said Mimi Plauché\, Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation Artistic Director of the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival. “The Festival has always championed bold\, brilliant work from new filmmaking talent\, and Jordan Firstman’s audacious debut feature is the perfect way to open our 62nd edition.”
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-international-film-festival-opening-night-club-kid/
LOCATION:Music Box\, 3733 N Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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SUMMARY:Alternative Endings: The Watermelon Woman @ 30
DESCRIPTION:This daylong symposium brings together scholars\, filmmakers\, actors\, and community members to discuss the film’s making and legacy. \nThe Alternative Endings: The Watermelon Woman @ 30 symposium from 9:30-6:30 pm on Saturday\, October 17th\, at Northwestern’s Downtown Campus is part of a two-day program honoring the film’s legacy. \nOn Friday\, October 16th\, from 4-6 pm\, a screening of shorts by local filmmakers\, curated by Sisters in Cinema Director Yvonne Welbon\, will be held at the Logan Center at the University of Chicago. The shorts program will be followed by a reception. Look out for more programming announcements in the coming weeks.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/alternative-endings-the-watermelon-woman-30/
LOCATION:Abbott Hall (Northwestern Downtown Campus)\, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T173431Z
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SUMMARY:Black Alphabet Film Festival - Chicago
DESCRIPTION:From groundbreaking features to powerful shorts\, BAFF 2026 showcases stories that challenge\, uplift\, and reflect the beautiful complexity of our communities. Whether you’re a filmmaker\, a lover of cinema\, or someone seeking connection and joy—this is your space. \nCome for the films. Stay for the culture\, the dialogue\, and the vibe. Because our stories deserve the spotlight. Always.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/black-alphabet-film-festival-chicago/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:culture,festival,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260924T180855Z
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SUMMARY:Black Alphabet Film Festival - Chicago
DESCRIPTION:From groundbreaking features to powerful shorts\, BAFF 2026 showcases stories that challenge\, uplift\, and reflect the beautiful complexity of our communities. Whether you’re a filmmaker\, a lover of cinema\, or someone seeking connection and joy—this is your space. \nCome for the films. Stay for the culture\, the dialogue\, and the vibe. Because our stories deserve the spotlight. Always.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/black-alphabet-film-festival-chicago-2/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:festival,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T110000
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SUMMARY:Black Alphabet Film Festival - Chicago
DESCRIPTION:From groundbreaking features to powerful shorts\, BAFF 2026 showcases stories that challenge\, uplift\, and reflect the beautiful complexity of our communities. Whether you’re a filmmaker\, a lover of cinema\, or someone seeking connection and joy—this is your space. \nCome for the films. Stay for the culture\, the dialogue\, and the vibe. Because our stories deserve the spotlight. Always.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/black-alphabet-film-festival-chicago-2/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:festival,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T183000
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SUMMARY:Gypsy 83: The Director's Cut
DESCRIPTION:Sandusky\, Ohio is hell on earth for goth misfits and Stevie Nicks superfans Gypsy Vale (Sara Rue) and her younger\, queer protégée Clive Webb (Birkett Turton). When they discover a New York City club is hosting a “Night of 1000 Stevies”\, the pair hit the road with high hopes that Gypsy will be able to perform. Along the way\, they encounter other misfits who pave the way to their salvation\, all while discovering profound truths about themselves. Costarring John Doe of the legendary punk band X and the great Karen Black as a has-been lounge singer\, Todd Stephens’s cult favorite puts a queer\, outsider spin on both the road movie and the coming-of-age journey\, with plenty of black eyeliner to spare. \nFor its 25th Anniversary\, GYPSY 83 has been completely reimagined as a brand-new Director’s Cut\, restored in 4K from the 35mm camera negative. Now featuring over 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage and containing more legendary goth songs from bands like The Cure\, Cocteau Twins and Echo and the Bunnymen\, the Director’s Cut is sure to satiate longtime fans and create a generation of new ones.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gypsy-83-the-directors-cut/
LOCATION:Music Box\, 3733 N Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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SUMMARY:Gypsy 83: The Director's Cut
DESCRIPTION:Sandusky\, Ohio is hell on earth for goth misfits and Stevie Nicks superfans Gypsy Vale (Sara Rue) and her younger\, queer protégée Clive Webb (Birkett Turton). When they discover a New York City club is hosting a “Night of 1000 Stevies”\, the pair hit the road with high hopes that Gypsy will be able to perform. Along the way\, they encounter other misfits who pave the way to their salvation\, all while discovering profound truths about themselves. Costarring John Doe of the legendary punk band X and the great Karen Black as a has-been lounge singer\, Todd Stephens’s cult favorite puts a queer\, outsider spin on both the road movie and the coming-of-age journey\, with plenty of black eyeliner to spare. \nFor its 25th Anniversary\, GYPSY 83 has been completely reimagined as a brand-new Director’s Cut\, restored in 4K from the 35mm camera negative. Now featuring over 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage and containing more legendary goth songs from bands like The Cure\, Cocteau Twins and Echo and the Bunnymen\, the Director’s Cut is sure to satiate longtime fans and create a generation of new ones.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gypsy-83-the-directors-cut-2/
LOCATION:Music Box\, 3733 N Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T183000
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SUMMARY:Gypsy 83: The Director's Cut
DESCRIPTION:Sandusky\, Ohio is hell on earth for goth misfits and Stevie Nicks superfans Gypsy Vale (Sara Rue) and her younger\, queer protégée Clive Webb (Birkett Turton). When they discover a New York City club is hosting a “Night of 1000 Stevies”\, the pair hit the road with high hopes that Gypsy will be able to perform. Along the way\, they encounter other misfits who pave the way to their salvation\, all while discovering profound truths about themselves. Costarring John Doe of the legendary punk band X and the great Karen Black as a has-been lounge singer\, Todd Stephens’s cult favorite puts a queer\, outsider spin on both the road movie and the coming-of-age journey\, with plenty of black eyeliner to spare. \nFor its 25th Anniversary\, GYPSY 83 has been completely reimagined as a brand-new Director’s Cut\, restored in 4K from the 35mm camera negative. Now featuring over 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage and containing more legendary goth songs from bands like The Cure\, Cocteau Twins and Echo and the Bunnymen\, the Director’s Cut is sure to satiate longtime fans and create a generation of new ones.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gypsy-83-the-directors-cut-3/
LOCATION:Music Box\, 3733 N Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000
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SUMMARY:IOWA VET: DOGS\, CATS\, CORN\, & MURDER
DESCRIPTION:Murders. Mormons. A modern family. And one extraordinary Midwestern life. IOWA VET: DOGS\, CATS\, CORN\, & MURDER follows Dr. Alan Younkin\, who grew up on an Iowa farm that has been in his family since 1863 and went on to become a veterinarian\, husband\, father\, and eventually the unexpected center of a story filled with remarkable twists. After graduating as valedictorian from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine\, Alan built a successful animal hospital with his wife\, Dr. Sybil Younkin\, and raised four children. But after Sybil’s death\, his life took an entirely new direction. Alan moved to New York\, met filmmaker Michael Schelp\, and the two fell in love and married. And that’s only part of the story. Along the way\, IOWA VET ventures into murder cases\, questions of faith\, the dramatic transformation of veterinary medicine\, and even the claim by some believers that Zarahemla — the ancient city described in the Book of Mormon — was located on Alan’s family farm. Funny\, surprising\, affectionate\, and deeply personal\, IOWA VET is ultimately about how much one life can change — and how much life can still surprise us. The film had its world premiere at Cinema Village in New York City in June 2026.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/iowa-vet-dogs-cats-corn-murder/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T054029Z
CREATED:20260903T054029Z
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SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Original Cast Spooktacular Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the original movie’s stars for a screening of the movie in a new 4k restoration with a live shadow cast and audience participation!\nThe original ‘Brad Majors’ – BARRY BOSTWICK\nThe original ‘Columbia’ – NELL CAMPBELL\nThe original ‘Magenta’ – PATRICIA QUINN\nBook a MULTI-STAR Appearance\nBook a SHADOW CAST only.\nThe evening includes a hosted screening of the movie in a new 4k restoration plus a V.I.P. Meet & Greet (no late admittance – after 7pm)\, costume contest\, and more! \n* “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is rated R
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-original-cast-spooktacular-tour/
LOCATION:The Chicago Theater\, 175 N. State St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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