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SUMMARY:Rory O'Neill at the American Writers Museum
DESCRIPTION:Rory O’Neill ‘Queen of Ireland’ talks about LGBTQ+ Identity in Irish Literature from Joyce to Tóibín \nThe Consulate General of Ireland\, Chicago and the American Writers Museum invite you to an event with writer\, entertainer\, drag queen\, activist and ‘Queen of Ireland’ Rory O’Neill\, also known as Panti Bliss. \nJoin us as we celebrate Bloomsday – the global celebration of Irish writer James Joyce that commemorates the events of his 1922 masterpiece\, Ulysses. \nThis literary event will take us on an alternative exploration of Joyce’s work which sparkles with a few characters who can be considered part of the queer spectrum\, through to the LGBTQ+ writers and literature of today. It will traverse the path to the equality and inclusion that exists in today’s modern Ireland\, vastly different from a century ago. \nIn conversation with Carey Cranston\, President of American Writers Museum Rory O’Neill will also discuss his own memoir ‘Women in the Making’ and his part in the campaign for marriage equality in Ireland in 2015. \nA light lunch will be served.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rory-oneill-at-the-american-writers-museum/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,panel-conversation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T203000
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SUMMARY:The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: Book Launch Party & Community Story Share
DESCRIPTION:Author Rachel Karp is in the house sharing her book The Lesbian Bar Chronicles along with your own stories of sapphic space experiences. \nPresented by Cruising Podcast and Jude’s Books\, The Lesbian Bar Chronicles is made up of stories from 38 lesbian bar communities across the country. What better way to send it out into the world than by gathering to share some of our own? \nDon’t miss as author Rachel Karp shares parts of the book\, along with stories from the Dorothy community\, followed by book signing and casual conversation! Copies of the book will be sold on sight by Jude’s Books or you can add on a pre-purchased copy with your free RSVP to this event. Please note: book purchases are non-refundable. \nHave a story you’d like to share? Submit it here. \nDoors at 6pm and our event will kick off at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile 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 on the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 \n————- \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nRachel Karp is a writer and producer who has worked across podcasts\, TV\, film\, theater\, and digital media. The co-creator and producer of the award-winning documentary podcast Cruising\, she has also supported series for LinkedIn News\, Paramount+\, A&E\, and Oxygen. She holds a bachelor’s degree in theater and English from Skidmore College. She lives in Brooklyn with her wife\, Jen\, in their home that has lovingly been dubbed “the home for wayward gays” by the multitude of queer friends and family members who have stayed there over the years.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-lesbian-bar-chronicles-book-launch-party-community-story-share/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T150000
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Drag Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Drag Bilingüe
DESCRIPTION:Traiga a sus pequeños y acompáñenos a disfrutar de libros ilustrados\, cuentos\, canciones y una manualidad sencilla o un rato de juego con una invitada especial!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bilingual-drag-story-time-hora-de-cuentos-drag-bilingue/
LOCATION:Back of the Yards Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 2111 W. 47th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T001058Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T013010Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special story time where we share songs\, rhymes\, fingerplays\, books\, movement and music featuring a special guest drag performer\, Irregular Girl! \nFor kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/drag-story-time-3/
LOCATION:Sulzer Regional\, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T203000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: There's Only One Sin in Hollywood by Rasheed Newson
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Call & Response Books as we welcome TV writer\, producer\, and novelist Rasheed Newson in celebration of his newest novel “There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood!” \nOn Thursday\, June 11\, we’ll be welcoming Rasheed Newson for a discussion of his newest novel\, “There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood\,” a sharp-witted and cinematic novel following a backlot fixer’s investigation into the suspicious death of a closeted Black actor\, set against the backdrop of glamorous Hollywood. \nRasheed will be joined in conversation with Michael LaBorn\, founder of Left Unread Books. \nQ&A and book signing will follow discussion.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/book-talk-theres-only-one-sin-in-hollywood-by-rasheed-newson/
LOCATION:Call & Response Books\, 1390 East Hyde Park Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T070900Z
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Drag Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Drag Bilingüe
DESCRIPTION:Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de canciones\, cuentos y rimas bilingües con un invitado especial!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bilingual-drag-story-time-hora-de-cuentos-drag-bilingue-2/
LOCATION:Lozano Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 1805 S. Loomis St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T123000
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SUMMARY:Metro East Pride Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:The second MEPSI Book Swap! Share some of your old favorites and find some new ones! Hosted by Metro East Pride of Southwest Illinois (MEPSI) and the Friends of Dorothy Book Group.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/metro-east-pride-book-swap/
LOCATION:Belleville Books\, 20 E. Main St.\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220-1602\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T065200Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special story time where we share books\, songs\, movement and rhymes with a special guest!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/drag-story-time/
LOCATION:Lincoln Belmont Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 1659 W. Melrose St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052714Z
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SUMMARY:Lesbian Fiction Author Elizabeth Andre Appears at the Uptown Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:Chicago-based lesbian fiction author Elizabeth Andre will be signing and selling her books at the Uptown Art Walk\, including her most recent releases On Track for Love (interracial Sapphic romance) and Perilous Things (queer cozy paranormal mystery).
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lesbian-fiction-author-elizabeth-andre-appears-at-the-uptown-art-walk/
LOCATION:Wilson Avenue between Beacon and Racine\, Wilson Avenue between Beacon and Racine\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,literary-poetry
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T080321Z
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SUMMARY:Gerber/Hart Booksale
DESCRIPTION:Gerber/Hart is hosting our Pride Month books sale! Plus Poems While You Wait will be there for personalized typewritten poems for sale while you browse \nSaturday\, June 6th\, from 10 AM – 3:30 PM\, join us at Gerber/Hart (6500 N Clark St) for an incredible selection of LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ fiction and non-fiction books\, media\, periodicals\, and more! We’ll also have a rare books and erotica sale for our 18+ customers.\nMake sure you come early and are ready to browse. Our friends from Poems While You Wait will be tabling with us from 11 AM – 2 PM! \nMore details here: https://gerberhart.org/pride-month-book-sale/ \nAll proceeds benefit Gerber/Hart. Kick off the start of Pride Month and stock your shelves at the Gerber/Hart Book sale!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gerber-hart-booksale/
LOCATION:Gerber/Hart\, 6500 North Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:featured,literary-poetry,shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T203000
DTSTAMP: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:20260508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T030734Z
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SUMMARY:Conversion Therapy Dropout Chicago Release Party with Tim Schraeder Rodriguez
DESCRIPTION:Join former Chicagoan Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez to celebrate the release of Conversion Therapy Dropout with a reading\, conversation and signing. A gay Christian’s behind-the-scenes account of evangelical megachurches and eight years in conversion therapy before finding wholeness and authenticity. \nTimothy Schraeder Rodriguez was an invisible architect behind evangelical Christianity’s digital empire\, crafting messages of belonging for some of the most influential megachurches–Hillsong Church\, Elevation Church\, Willow Creek–all while secretly questioning his own place within the faith. \nIn a desperate attempt to “fix” himself\, he turned to conversion therapy\, spending eight years trying to pray the gay away. And he wasn’t alone. More than 700\,000 people in the US have undergone some form of conversion therapy. Even though Exodus International\, the largest ex-gay organization\, closed in 2013\, the practice still thrives in many conservative religious communities. After years of this harmful “therapy\,” Schraeder Rodriguez’s sexuality never changed. But his faith did.The more time he spent in evangelical Christianity\, the more he witnessed the hypocrisy of institutions that claimed to love everyone while quietly pushing people like him into silence. But Schraeder Rodriguez wouldn’t remain silent. Instead\, he forged a new path\, discovering a vibrant faith beyond the constraints of non-affirming theology and finding a community that embraced his whole self. \nConversion Therapy Dropout is a behind-the-scenes look at megachurch culture\, the hidden harm of non-affirming Christian spaces\, and the ongoing impact of conversion therapy on gay Christians. This isn’t just a coming-out story–it’s about what happens after. About rebuilding a life outside the only world you’ve ever known. And the radical act of stepping into the light after being told your whole life to stay in the shadows. Sometimes\, the greatest act of faith isn’t holding on–it’s letting go. \nTimothy will be in conversation with Kathy Khang. \nFree RSVP is requested
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/conversion-therapy-dropout-chicago-release-party-with-tim-schraeder-rodriguez/
LOCATION:City Lit Books\, 2523 N. Kedzie Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,literary-poetry
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T140000
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SUMMARY:Dancing with HIV Book Event
DESCRIPTION:Tony “T-Soul” Hughes lived with HIV for 16 years. During that time\, he wrote poetry. After his death from complications of HIV/AIDS\, his sister Billie Holiday Hughes published those poems in a book called Dancing with HIV. \nBillie grew up in Altgeld Gardens on the South Side of Chicago. She built a career in film and television as a key assistant location manager — The Chi (Seasons 1–8)\, Marvel’s Ironheart\, Heist 88\, Sense8\, and more. She is also the person who carried her brother’s words to print. \nJoin us at Jamii Center for the Arts and Media for a reading and conversation with Billie Holiday Hughes about the book\, about Tony\, and about what it means to preserve someone’s voice after they are gone.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dancing-with-hiv-book-event/
LOCATION:Jamii Center for Arts & Media\, 3850 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260311T233510Z
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SUMMARY:James Baldwin's Another Country [x] Harsh Readers Circle
DESCRIPTION:Set in the “bohemian” milieux of late 1950s New York (Harlem and Greenwich Village) and France\, James Baldwin’s Another Country is underpinned by themes of 20th-century Black American life\, music\, sexuality\, gender\, and freedom in expatriation. This 1962 novel\, perhaps not as well known as his other writing\, deals with the way race and sexuality impact a cadre of “artistic” men and women\, their intimate relationships\, growth as people\, success\, and artistic lives. (There will be cute snacks at this gathering.) \nThe Harsh Readers Circle meets the third Saturday of every month except December. For more information\, contact the Harsh Collection at harshcollection@chipublib.org.\n\nThis event is in-person and online.\nAddress:\n9525 S. Halsted Street\nChicago IL 60628
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/another-country-by-james-baldwin-harsh-readers-circle/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:education,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260121T025817Z
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SUMMARY:Transcend Planner Release
DESCRIPTION:Dai Minenger\, a Black trans man\, DJ\, and University of Illinois alum with a degree in Music Technology\, is releasing Transcend—a 365-day planner created to affirm and support trans-identifying people. The idea for the planner grew directly from Dai’s experience navigating multiple creative music ventures and finding that existing organizational tools didn’t reflect his workflow or his identity.\nThe book release will take place at Da Book Joint\, a Black woman-owned bookstore on the South Side\, and is open to the public. \nThe event highlights Black and LGBTQ+ creativity\, community-centered wellness\, and the intersection of art\, identity\, and self-care.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transcend-planner-release/
LOCATION:Da Book Joint\, 6900 S. Stony Island Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,literary-poetry,networking-mixer,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T210000
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SUMMARY:Queer Connections Presents: Black Queer Histories  “A Conversation with Author Darius Bost”
DESCRIPTION:Queer Connections: Men of Color + Allies would like to host an intimate book launch and author conversation celebrating the work of Darius Bost\, award-winning scholar and co-author of a groundbreaking new book that centers Black queer voices across U.S. history.\nThe evening would feature a moderated panel-style interview with Darius Bost\, highlighting key themes from the book and exploring the intersection of Black history\, queerness\, gender expression\, and liberation movements. This conversation would be followed by a brief audience Q&A and an opportunity to connect over drinks. \nEvent Host: Mycall Akeem Riley\nAbout the Book\nThis landmark work is the first Black history text to center queer voices\, tracing the lives and contributions of LGBTQ+ Black Americans from slavery to the present day. Co-authored by Professors C. Riley Snorton and Darius Bost as part of Beacon Press’ award-winning ReVisioning History series\, the book examines how gender and sexual expression have always been integral to Black freedom struggles.\nThrough powerful storytelling and historical analysis\, the book uplifts figures such as Josephine Baker\, Bayard Rustin\, Private Cathay Williams\, and Amanda Milan\, while also addressing the marginalization\, criminalization\, and resistance of Black queer and trans communities. It ultimately reframes Black and LGBTQ+ history as deeply interconnected. \nAudience & Format\nOpen to everyone of all ages
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-connections-presents-black-queer-histories-a-conversation-with-author-darius-bost/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T230000
DTSTAMP:20251219T005820Z
CREATED:20251204T165143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T005820Z
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SUMMARY:Drunk Sappho
DESCRIPTION:Our private\, members-only night where you better come ready to hold your liquor. You’re greeted with complimentary shots and champagne upon entry. The room is dim\, and filled with sapphics ready to connect and unwind. \nSettle in as sensual sapphic poetry sets the tone for the night. And once the drinks loosen you up\, we’ll shift into slow R&B jams that get you sinking deeper into the mood. \nThese tickets are available to our Members & Patrons only.  \nWelcome\, to Drunk Sappho
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/drunk-sappho/
LOCATION:4633 N. Clark St.\, 4633 N. Clark St.\, #1\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20251204T174915Z
CREATED:20251204T174915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T174915Z
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SUMMARY:Lesbian author Elizabeth Andre appears at Walk on Wilson's Uptown Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:The Uptown Chamber of Commerce is hosting our 11th Annual WINTER WALK ON WILSON on Friday\, December 5th\, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:30 PM. This FREE event features sweet treats\, warm drinks\, and menu samples offered by local Uptown businesses and organizations\, live holiday music along the Wilson and Broadway commercial corridors\, a pop-up holiday market\, and photo ops with Uptown’s own Panda Claus!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lesbian-author-elizabeth-andre-appears-at-walk-on-wilsons-uptown-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Uptown\, Wilson and Broadway
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T210000
DTSTAMP:20251113T194006Z
CREATED:20251113T194006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T194006Z
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SUMMARY:Banned Book Drive & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Season with Purpose \n \nThis holiday season\, join Black Alphabet and Rapbrary\, the visionary literary and cultural space founded by Chicago librarian and rapper Roy Kinsey\, for a Banned Book Drive & Dinner. \n \nEnjoy an evening of great food\, entertainment\, and community. Bring a friend and contribute to the cause by donating new or gently used banned or challenged books\, children’s books\, or works by Black and LGBTQ+ authors. \n \nTogether\, let’s celebrate stories that inspire\, challenge\, and empower.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/banned-book-drive-dinner/
LOCATION:Jamii Center for Arts & Media\, 3850 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTSTAMP:20251106T032349Z
CREATED:20251030T154658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T032349Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Writers' Bloc New Play Festival
DESCRIPTION:All Performances at 7:30 PM \n11/2: Merry Widows\, the Musical by Joanne Koch\, Diane Dorsey\, Francesca Peppiatt\, and Ilya Levinson \n11/3: 3-Way Mirror by Blake Levinson \n11/6: Heart of Chac by Chloe Bolan \n11/9: Mother of the Bride by Lawrence Adelson\, Gregory Becker\, Nicholas Davio\, and Chauncey Davis-Mauney \n11/12: Stop Feeding the Aliens by Wencke Braathen \n11/18: A Coyote Solstice Tale by Elizabeth Doyle and Don Gecewicz \n11/19: Sextet by Elisabeth Howard and Jeffery Lyle Segal \n11/20: Possessed by June Finfer and Michael Hanko
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-writers-bloc-new-play-festival/
LOCATION:City Lit Theater\, 1020 Bryn Mawr\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20251113T192347Z
CREATED:20251106T032907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T192347Z
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SUMMARY:Slay the Lake Chicago LGBTQ+ Horror Book Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us! Slay the Lake Chicago LGBTQ+ Horror Book Fest will be held November 15\, 2025 from 12PM-5pm at Soundgrowler Brewing Co. in Tinley Park\, Illinois. This is an all ages\, free event will benefit LGBTQ+ Center Lake County and support Brave Space Alliance. \nSlay the Lake LGBTQ+ Horror Book Fest’s mission is to bring together authors and readers in an inclusive environment to celebrate the horror genre while supporting our local LGBTQ+ community & local businesses.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/slay-the-lake-chicago-lgbtq-horror-book-fest/
LOCATION:Soundgrowler Brewing Co.\, 8201 183rd St.\, Suite P\, Tinley Park\, IL\, 60487\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T160000
DTSTAMP:20250731T031319Z
CREATED:20250422T040625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T031319Z
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SUMMARY:The Esteem Awards Present: Red\, Pink\, & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Esteem Awards Present: A unique and inspiring event-the first annual Red\, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam. Join us on Saturday\, August 2\, at Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for an uplifting afternoon hosted by Chicago’s spoken word diva and entrepreneurial Storie Devereaux. This event is not just about poetry\, but also about raising awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS\, Breast Cancer\, and Urban Violence/Domestic Violence on our community through spoken word and music.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-esteem-awards-present-red-pink-purple-polka-dot-poetry-slam/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T210000
DTSTAMP:20251022T025434Z
CREATED:20251002T174952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T025434Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Literary Horror Series Fun Run with Author David Jay Collins
DESCRIPTION:Four gay men\, four addictions\, one landlord from hell\, and one house that only they can see: what could go wrong? David Jay Collins\, the author of Lakeview-based LGBTQ novel Gaybash\, brings us this horror series set in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. Whether you’re a horror bookworm\, Chicago fanatic\, or just looking for a spooky adventure on foot\, this is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow runners and talk about the Summerdale horror trilogy directly with the author! \nDuring this exciting gathering\, we’ll run easy-paced (11:00 min/mile) 3-mile run through the Andersonville streets where Collins uses the stories of characters\, Steve\, Eric\, David\, and Aaron to expose difficult\, problematic aspects within the gay community. Runners will get an insider scoop about the story and the writing process\, along with lesser-known Chicago history. \nFollowing the run\, we will hang at The Lost Hours for a group discussion with David from around 7:15-8pm. \nOne drink from The Lost Hours are included in the cost of the ticket and BONUS!—all runners will go home with a sample of Candyality’s spooky* caramel corn blend\, Summerdale Crunch!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-literary-horror-series-fun-run-with-author-david-jay-collins/
LOCATION:The Lost Hours\, 5256 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T193000
DTSTAMP:20251022T030157Z
CREATED:20251022T030157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T030157Z
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SUMMARY:Author Event: Erik Piepenburg with Monica Eng
DESCRIPTION:Join author and New York Times journalist\, Erik Piepenburg for a conversation about his latest book\, Dining Out: First Dates\, Defiant Nights\, and Last Call Disco Fries at America’s Gay Restaurants! Erik will be in conversation with Chicago reporter\, Monica Eng! \nFrom a New York Times journalist\, a culinary tour of gay restaurants—their history\, and how they evolved as a space of safety and celebration for the LGBTQ+ community—full of joy\, sex\, sorrow\, activism\, and nostalgia. \nDining Out explores how gay people came of age\, came out\, and fought for their rights not just in gay bars or the streets\, but in restaurants. From cruisy urban cafeterias of the 1920s to mom-and-pop diners that fed the Stonewall generation to the intersectional hotspots of the early 21st century. Using archival material\, original reporting and interviews\, and first-person accounts\, Erik Piepenburg explores how LGBTQ restaurants shaped and continue to shape generations of gay Americans. \nThrough the eyes of a reporter and the stomach of a hungry gay man\, Dining Out examines the rise\, impact and legacies of the nation’s gay restaurants past\, present\, and future\, connecting meals with memories. Hamburger Mary’s\, Florent\, a suburban Denny’s queered by kids: Piepenburg explores how these and many other gay restaurants\, coffee shops\, diners\, and unconventional eateries have charted queer placemaking and changed the modern LGBTQ civil rights movement for the better.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/author-event-erik-piepenburg-with-monica-eng/
LOCATION:City Lit Books\, 2523 N. Kedzie Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,culture,literary-poetry,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T163000
DTSTAMP:20250930T034752Z
CREATED:20250916T051244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T034752Z
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SUMMARY:‘Reading Came First’ Book Club (Mttg. #11): Just As I Am by E. Lynn Harris
DESCRIPTION:“Reading Came First” is a unique book club program launched by the RAPBRARY in partnership with The Closet Unlocked and Nobody’s Darling Bar. This program aims to celebrate and amplify literature by Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ authors globally. It offers a platform for participants to engage in meaningful dialogue\, connect with the community\, and explore the richness of Black LGBTQIA+ experiences. The book club will meet monthly\, with book selections rotating every other month to allow ample time for reading\, reflection\, and discussion. \nBook Club Meeting Details: \n\nOur next meeting will take place on Saturday\, October 18th\, 2025 at 3:30PM\, with a special discussion around our selected text and curated cocktails.\nBook #6: Just As I Am by E. Lynn Harris\nBook Discount Codes:\nWomen & Children’s First Bookstore: DARLING (10% off)\nSpecial Features:\nThemed drink mixes curated for each book selection
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reading-came-first-book-club-mttg-11-just-as-i-am-by-e-lynn-harris/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T190000
DTSTAMP:20251016T152004Z
CREATED:20251009T181937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T152004Z
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SUMMARY:An evening of poetry with Rosa Lane and Stephen Haven
DESCRIPTION:Rosa Lane will read from her 4th poetry collection\, Called Back\, a title memorializing the last two words Emily Dickinson wrote. Her poems give voice to the LGBTQ+ dimension of one of America’s greatest poets\, which draws from most recent research by Dickinson scholars. Pulitzer finalist Henri Cole had this to say about Called Back: “What marvelous\, feral\, eccentric\, sweetly erotic poems [that]…illuminate–with electrifying language –the shadows of human love.” Stephen Haven will read from his latest work\, The Flight from Meaning\, which contains meditations on American History\, on the nature of religion in our time\, and on racism and its legacy in the post-Civil Rights era. T. R. Hummer in praise of Stephen’s work had this to say: “Stephen is a poet of incisive discipline deployed in the service of a passionate\, humanistic ethos.”
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/an-evening-of-poetry-with-rosa-lane-and-stephen-haven/
LOCATION:Bookends & Beginnings\, 1620 Orrington Ave.\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201-3829\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T100000
DTSTAMP:20251009T181449Z
CREATED:20251009T181405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T181449Z
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SUMMARY:Plogging after the Chicago Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Join Read & Run Chicago as we join podcaster and environmental activist Tina Muir to go “plogging” (running while picking up trash) the day after the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. \nWe love to support the marathon team as much as possible\, so let’s get out there! \nTHIS IS A FREE EVENT AND ALL ARE WELCOME!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/plogging-after-the-chicago-marathon/
LOCATION:Buckingham Fountain\, 301 S. Columbus Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20251009T172324Z
CREATED:20250930T054408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T172324Z
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SUMMARY:Books on the Chopping Block
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Dates \nBanned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Held during the last week of September\, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted bannings of books across the United States. \nBooks on the Chopping Block is our annual 60-minute performance of dramatic readings of short excerpts taken from these books. City Lit has teamed up with the ALA in celebration of Banned Books Week since 2006\, performing at special events\, libraries and bookstores in and around Chicago… and virtually this year.​​ \nCity Lit Executive Artistic Director Brian Pastor says\, “The freedom to read is essential to a civilized society. For many marginalized communities\, the freedom to read represents the freedom to be themselves. City Lit is proud to continue its BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK program at a time when attempts at book banning are at an all-time high. We are pleased to ally ourselves with the American Library Association in this important work.”​ \nAll the books in the list are available from your local library and to buy from Bookshop.org (if you click on the books below and buy copies City Lit gets a small cut!). \nMonday\, October 6th\, 2025\nDePaul Theatre School\, Lobby 11:30-1:30pm\n2350 N Racine Ave.\,\nChicago\, IL 60614 \nTuesday\, October 7th\, 2025\nWilmette Public Library: 6:30pm\n1242 Wilmette Ave.\,\nWilmette\, IL 60091 \nWednesday\, October 8th\, 2025\nNorthbrook Public Library. 7:00pm.\n1201 Cedar Lane\,\nNorthbrook\, IL \nSaturday\, October 11th\, 2025\nEdgewater Library Branch. 2:00pm.\n6000 N Broadway\,\nChicago\, IL 60660
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/books-on-the-chopping-block/
LOCATION:Edgewater Library\, 6000 N Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20251002T181951Z
CREATED:20251002T181855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T181951Z
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SUMMARY:Kate McKinnon: Secrets of the Purple Pearl
DESCRIPTION:The comedian on the second book in her bestselling series for young readers
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/kate-mckinnon-secrets-of-the-purple-pearl/
LOCATION:Illinois Tech – Hermann Hall\, 3241 S. Federal St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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