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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T203000
DTSTAMP:20250821T034313Z
CREATED:20250821T034313Z
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SUMMARY:The Boy Kingdom / El reino de los varones by Achy Obejas
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate Achy Obejas and her new book The Boy Kingdom / El reino de los varones. Joining her for this reading and conversation is journalist Natalie Moore. \nPlease note: Masks are required for our in-person events. This event is free to attend\, but registration is required. \nJust in time for Hispanic Heritage Month comes another brilliant bilingual poetry collection by Achy Obejas–a meditation on being a queer mom to two sons. \nThese 44 prose poems\, artful yet accessible\, presented in both Spanish and English versions\, immerse us in the boy kingdom that Achy Obejas inhabits with her two sons. They move from the wild and divine spirit of boyhood to the everyday rhythms of family life—mac’n’cheese\, television\, sick days home from school. \nAchy carries multiple identities: she is Cuban American\, lesbian\, and Jewish. She captures the universality of motherhood while also illuminating the uniqueness of her queer\, multilingual\, multicultural family: the way her elder son looks as her as if she’s “dancing with the dead” when she speaks Spanish; the way her boys prefer mac’n’cheese to tostones; the day her elder son comes home from school disquieted\, then finally spills it: “A couple of boys yelled at him: Your moms are queer!” \nThe collection is divided into four parts. The first part focuses primarily on Achy’s sons\, and subsequent parts branch out into stories of her parents\, her roots in Cuba\, and her divorce.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-boy-kingdom-el-reino-de-los-varones-by-achy-obejas/
LOCATION:Women & Children First\, 5233 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T210000
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CREATED:20250916T032815Z
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SUMMARY:American Prophets: James Baldwin & Queer Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:Despite James Baldwin’s disavowal of Christianity in his youth\, he continued to engage the symbols and theology of Christianity in works such as The Amen Corner\, Just Above My Head\, and others. With his new book Jimmy’s Faith: James Baldwin\, Disidentification\, and the Queer Possibilities of Black Religion\, author Christopher W. Hunt shows how Baldwin’s usage of those religious symbols both shifted their meaning and served as a way for him to build his own religious and spiritual vision. \nHunt is interviewed by Northwestern professor Ivy Wilson. Books will be available for purchase and Hunt will sign them following the program.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/american-prophets-james-baldwin-queer-spirituality/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T183000
DTSTAMP:20250717T051035Z
CREATED:20250717T051035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T051035Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago's Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield @Garfield
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield weaves together the words and music of two of Chicago’s greatest treasures: Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks and “Gentle Genius” singer/songwriter Curtis Mayfield. \nTheir words and music are as powerful and relevant today as when they were written years ago. Their works were used as tools to rally folks to peacefully engage in community action and celebration. Chicago’s Soul is co-produced and narrated by journalist\, Cheryl Corley\, and features a stellar band lead by singer/songwriter Lucy Smith. https://lucysmithjazz.com/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicagos-soul-the-words-and-music-of-gwendolyn-brooks-and-curtis-mayfield-garfield/
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,literary-poetry,outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T193000
DTSTAMP:20250904T034351Z
CREATED:20250828T054130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T034351Z
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SUMMARY:Write That Down! An archival project capturing the particulars of our current moment
DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone! We will be celebrating the launch of Write That Down!’s Spring/Summer issue with a lakefront picnic on Sept 6\, 3pm to sunset! \nWrite That Down! is an archival project capturing the particulars of our current moment\, both here in Chicago and in the world at large. The goal is to gather everyday artifacts that tell stories about what is important to us and our communities. There is no memento too big or local story too small for these pages. If it matters to you\, write it down. \nCome celebrate the end of summer with us and pick up your free issue of the mag! \n(The address is for Hollywood Beach but we will be set up just south of the beach on the grass at “Contemplation Point.” Look for a large tent and a DJ.)
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/write-that-down-an-archival-project-capturing-the-particulars-of-our-current-moment/
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTSTAMP:20250424T044938Z
CREATED:20250424T044938Z
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SUMMARY:40th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Printers Row Lit Fest is set for Saturday\, September 6 & Sunday\, September 7\, 10AM – 6PM. This FREE event takes place on the streets of South Dearborn\, from Ida B Wells to Polk. Come Rain or Shine!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/40th-annual-printers-row-lit-fest/
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T183000
DTSTAMP:20250717T034936Z
CREATED:20250710T044602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T034936Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Faith Within & Beyond the Church
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore new ways to connect with our faith\, both inside and outside traditional church settings!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reimagining-faith-within-beyond-the-church/
LOCATION:Center on Cottage Grove\, 6323 S Cottage Grove Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,spiritual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T203000
DTSTAMP:20250724T181428Z
CREATED:20250724T180205Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Outside Straight Lines: Queer Voices. Bold Stories.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual evening at Skeleton Key Brewery for a collection of book readings.\nAll readings will feature either LGBTQ+ authors or stories. All tickets include one drink ticket. Event is 21+ years old. \n📍Skeleton Key Brewery\, 8102 Lemont Rd. Unit 300\, Woodridge\, IL 60517
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reading-outside-straight-lines-queer-voices-bold-stories/
LOCATION:Skeleton Key Brewery\, 8102 Lemont Rd. Unit 300\, Woodridge\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T163000
DTSTAMP:20250710T041418Z
CREATED:20250710T041418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041418Z
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SUMMARY:‘Reading Came First’ Book Club (Mttg. #9): Invisible Life by E. Lynn Harris
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview \n“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 #5 Details: \nOur next meeting will take place on Sunday\, August 17th\, 2025 at 3:30PM\, with a special discussion around our selected text and curated cocktails.\nBook #5: Invisible Life 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-9-invisible-life-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:20250816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T173000
DTSTAMP:20250717T051220Z
CREATED:20250717T050845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T051220Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago's Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield @Warren
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield weaves together the words and music of two of Chicago’s greatest treasures: Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks and “Gentle Genius” singer/songwriter Curtis Mayfield. \nTheir words and music are as powerful and relevant today as when they were written years ago. Their works were used as tools to rally folks to peacefully engage in community action and celebration. Chicago’s Soul is co-produced and narrated by journalist\, Cheryl Corley\, and features a stellar band lead by singer/songwriter Lucy Smith. https://lucysmithjazz.com/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicagos-soul-the-words-and-music-of-gwendolyn-brooks-and-curtis-mayfield-warren/
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,literary-poetry,outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T183000
DTSTAMP:20250724T183153Z
CREATED:20250717T050306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T183153Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago's Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield @Sherman
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield weaves together the words and music of two of Chicago’s greatest treasures: Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks and “Gentle Genius” singer/songwriter Curtis Mayfield. \nTheir words and music are as powerful and relevant today as when they were written years ago. Their works were used as tools to rally folks to peacefully engage in community action and celebration. Chicago’s Soul is co-produced and narrated by journalist\, Cheryl Corley\, and features a stellar band lead by singer/songwriter Lucy Smith. https://lucysmithjazz.com/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicagos-soul-the-words-and-music-of-gwendolyn-brooks-and-curtis-mayfield-warren-park/
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,literary-poetry,outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T163000
DTSTAMP:20250717T033443Z
CREATED:20250710T040831Z
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SUMMARY:‘Reading Came First’ Book Club (Mttg. #8): Invisible Life 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 #5 Details: \nOur next meeting will take place on Sunday\, July 20th\, 2025 at 3:30PM\, with a special discussion around our selected text and curated cocktails.\nBook #5: Invisible Life 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-8-invisible-life-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:20250713T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T173000
DTSTAMP:20250710T045454Z
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SUMMARY:Invictus: Angels in America Talk Back and Book Signing with Tracy Baim
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to welcome legendary journalist and activist Tracy Baim for our post-show Talkback this Sunday! She’ll also be signing and selling her book\, with proceeds benefiting the incredible Howard Brown Health. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! 🌈📚
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/invictus-angels-in-america-talk-back-and-book-signing-with-tracy-baim/
LOCATION:Invictus Theater\, 3014 W. Irving Park Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20250619T025049Z
CREATED:20250619T025049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T025049Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the joy of queer stories with us as we pack the shop with even more LGBTQ+ books than we can usually fit on our shelves. Shop queer manga\, graphic novels\, fiction\, history\, political theory\, and zines—all spotlighting LGBTQ+ voices. \nScore free stickers and swag with your book fair haul. See you queer!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-book-fair/
LOCATION:Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities\, 2868 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T200000
DTSTAMP:20250604T052718Z
CREATED:20250604T052049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T052718Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 30 Years of Bungalo+ and the Pathway to Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Berwyn Public Library invites you to a special Bricklaying Ceremony and Reception celebrating the 30th anniversary of BUNGALO+ and the Pathway to Knowledge.\n\nSince BUNGALO’s inception in 1995\, the library has been a beacon of support by fostering community enrichment. The purchase of bricks honoring 10 exceptional gay and lesbian authors marked the start of a powerful journey\, with the library serving as a hub for meetings\, discussions\, and Pride month displays that promote dialogue around identity.\n\nJoin us to celebrate and learn how the Library and BUNGALO+ have partnered over the years to promote community\, knowledge\, and inclusion
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/celebrating-30-years-of-bungalo-and-the-pathway-to-knowledge/
LOCATION:Berwyn Public Library\, 2701 N. Harlem Ave.\, Berwyn\, IL\, 60402\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20250604T052839Z
CREATED:20250604T052515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T052839Z
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Gather the family for a morning of stories celebrating Pride Month!\nFamilies with Children. Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rainbow-family-storytime/
LOCATION:Berwyn Public Library\, 2701 N. Harlem Ave.\, Berwyn\, IL\, 60402\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T151500
DTSTAMP:20250514T011600Z
CREATED:20250514T011600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T011600Z
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SUMMARY:Alison Bechdel on Spent: A Comic Novel
DESCRIPTION:Alison Bechdel is known for her pioneering comic strips Dykes to Watch Out For and the modern classics Fun Home (as well as the Tony-Award winning musical adaptation)\, Are You My Mother?\, and The Secret to Superhuman Strength. But her acclaim doesn’t stop there — her last name is synonymous with the “Bechdel Test\,” a way to assess how women are portrayed in media. Join us as she explores her newest work of autofiction\, Spent: A Comic Novel\, which makes the case for seizing what’s true about life at this moment\, before it’s too late.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/alison-bechdel-on-spent-a-comic-novel/
LOCATION:Art Institute of Chicago\, 111 South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T170000
DTSTAMP:20250605T051413Z
CREATED:20250605T051413Z
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SUMMARY:Running Tour of The Girls in 3-B with Gerber/Hart Library and Archives
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pride Month this June with a celebration of legendary pulp fiction author Valerie Taylor on this 4-mile running tour in the Gold Coast/River North/Loop area starting and ending at Vuori (1003 N Rush Street). Taking inspiration from Taylor’s novel The Girls in 3-B\, Read & Run Chicago guide Quinn Rose will stop at real-life queer hangouts from Chicago history and discuss characters from The Girls in 3-B! Following the running tour\, we’ll end at Vuori (1003 N Rush Street) for a post-run snacks and lecture with Gerber/Hart Library and Archives Community Outreach and Strategic Partnerships Manager Jen Dentel. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to Gerber/Hart Library and Archives. \nNot planning to run? Cyclists welcome (take care of your own safety\, please!) and ticket option to attend only the lecture portion. \nAll attendees will receive a mini-zine with a self-guided version of this running tour. \nAbout The Girls in 3-B: Iconic lesbian pulp author Valerie Taylor presents the story of three small-town Midwestern girls–Annice\, Pat\, and Barby–as they move to 1950s Chicago to seek work\, love\, and independence. A subversive exploration of relationship and workplace dynamics\, The Girls in 3-B offers a perspective grounded in the limitations of 1959 but searching for a bolder portrayal of women and sexuality.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/running-tour-of-the-girls-in-3-b-with-gerber-hart-library-and-archives/
LOCATION:Vuori\, 1003 N. Rush Street\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,sports-recreation,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20250522T143236Z
CREATED:20250521T155610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T143236Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk & Podcast Salon: Black. Fat. Femme with DoctorJonPaul!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 28 at 7 p.m. as we welcome educator\, journalist\, and academic Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins (also known as DoctorJonPaul) in celebrating their new book\, Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself! DoctorJonPaul will be joined in a podcast salon-style conversation with Anna DeShawn\, creator of E3 Radio and The Qube. \nIn Black. Fat. Femme\, DoctorJonPaul delivers an honest and extraordinary new take on how the author\, and other Black Fat Femmes like them\, have come to find and understand their identity. They explore how standing at the intersection of multiple identities\, communities\, and causes shapes people and how they see the world; through this book readers get an up-close examination of the importance of meaningful representation and how Black Fat Femmes have been excluded and erased from LGBTQ+ communities and conversations. \nAll tickets cover the cost of\, and include\, silent headpones for the listening session as well as light bites and refreshments!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/book-talk-podcast-salon-black-fat-femme-with-doctorjonpaul/
LOCATION:Call & Response Books\, 1390 East Hyde Park Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20250514T005818Z
CREATED:20250514T005722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T005818Z
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SUMMARY:‘Reading Came First’ Book Club: all about love by bell hooks
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.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reading-came-first-book-club-all-about-love-by-bell-hooks/
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20250422T024922Z
CREATED:20250422T024922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T024922Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Came First: Martyr! (Pt. 2)
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.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reading-came-first-martyr-pt-2/
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T173000
DTSTAMP:20250418T164112Z
CREATED:20250418T163749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T164112Z
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SUMMARY:Black & Brown Poetry Festival: Voices in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Chicago’s ONLY 3-day poetry festival dedicated to uplifting the powerful voices of Black and Brown Femme Poets! This April\, BBFF (Black & Brown Femme Films) celebrates National Poetry Month with an unforgettable lineup of art\, community\, and culture. \nDay 1: Kicks off with Catalina Maria Johnson\, Road Scholar\, presenting her captivating program “Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry” at Pilsen Arts & Community House. 1637 W 18th St\, Chicago\, IL 60608 \nDay 2: Brings an electrifying open mic night where Black and Brown femme poets share their stories\, creativity\, and spirit at Last Sip Cafe located at 1057 W. Argyle in Chicago\, IL 60640 \nDay 3: Closes the festival with a dazzling film festival at Film Row Theater\, Columbia College. The Poetry Film Festival features works inspired by poetry and femme brilliance \nDon’t miss this extraordinary celebration of spoken word\, art\, and sisterhood!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/black-brown-poetry-festival-voices-in-motion/
LOCATION:Columbia College\, Film Row Theater\, 1104 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20250424T022431Z
CREATED:20250424T022431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T022431Z
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SUMMARY:Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl
DESCRIPTION:​Yet again\, Chicagoland proves itself to be the dream destination for book lovers and readers of all ages! More than 50 independent bookstores in the greater Chicago area—from Lake Forest to Beverly\, and Libertyville to the Loop—are collaborating on our annual Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl\, which encourages book lovers to indulge in bookstore tourism by visiting 10 or more stores in a single day. \nThe annual challenge is being held again on Independent Bookstore Day (IBD)\, which is a one-day national party celebrating indie bookstores on the last Saturday in April. Each store creates its own unique events—including guest authors\, special kids’ story times\, readings\, contests\, giveaways\, and special sales.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicagoland-bookstore-crawl/
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T193000
DTSTAMP:20250424T041626Z
CREATED:20250424T041626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T041626Z
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SUMMARY:Nico Lang Book Talk with NLGJA Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an exciting evening with Nico Lang as they discusses their latest book! This in person event will take place at 2129 N Western Ave. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet the author and hear all about their inspiration and writing process. Bring your friends and enjoy a night filled with literary discussion and insights. See you there! \nPizza will be provided!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/nico-lang-book-talk-with-nlgja-chicago/
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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