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SUMMARY:Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus: Spring Fling 2025
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus \nSUN\, JUNE 1ST \n11AM- 4PM
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-gay-mens-caucus-spring-fling-2025/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,brunch,networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:Dama Productions Presents: Lipstick Lounge
DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO!!! Get ready because Lipstick Lounge is here – a brand-new\, femme-centered sapphic party open to ALL! Looking for a new Saturday night experience? This is it. Come dressed to impress in that outfit you’ve been waiting to wear and join us for our debut party on Saturday\, June 7th\, from 11 PM to 3 AM at the Annoyance Theater on Belmont. You can explore a mini-market\, maybe even get a tattoo\, and connect with other amazing queer folks <3 \nThe Lipstick Lounge is located on the second floor. We want to ensure everyone can join the fun\, so elevator access is readily available for all guests who need it. \nAnd as always\, Dama Productions is committed to creating a safe and celebratory space for our BIPOC\, queer\, and differently abled family.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dama-productions-presents-lipstick-lounge/
LOCATION:The Annoyance Theater\, 851 W Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:market,networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:Pride Basketball Day of Play
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Off the Dribble x Swish Queer Basketball Club powered by lululemon. \nJoin us for Pride Basketball Day of Play — a high-energy celebration of basketball\, joy\, and community building. \nThis is a fully immersive basketball experience designed to celebrate Pride through play\, connection\, and joy. The event features a one-of-a-kind 3×3 tournament\, crowd-favorite basketball mini-games\, and interactive spaces for community building. This isn’t just about getting buckets — it’s about showing up\, being seen\, and celebrating queer brilliance on and off the court. \nRooted in sport and powered by community\, the event also spotlights LGBTQ+ voices\, uplifts queer-owned businesses\, and creates space to hoop. Whether you’re here to hoop\, cheer\, or connect\, there’s a place for you. Expect high-energy play\, live music\, local vendors\, and vibrant moments that honor the resilience and joy of our community.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-basketball-day-of-play/
LOCATION:ComEd Recreation Center at Addams Park\, 1434 South Loomis St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,sports-recreation
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SUMMARY:RAGEher Queer
DESCRIPTION:RAGEher Queer is a sacred\, embodied space for Queer\, trans\, nonbinary\, and gender-expansive beings shaped by the experience of womanhood—to move\, feel\, and reclaim what the world has tried to erase. \nIt’s a space to scream\, sob\, and shake with others who get it. For queer femmes\, women\, and fluid folks who refuse to disappear.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rageher-queer/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,support-group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T170000
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SUMMARY:Trans Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Trans Ice Cream Social\, a celebration of trans identity and community. Come groove to some music\, make some arts and crafts\, and enjoy ice cream from Jeni’s. Local community organizations will also be joining us to share cultural\, legal\, and medical resources for queer and trans people. \nTrans folks and allies of all ages are welcome. RSVP below. \nThis event is rain or shine!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:Unmuted Black LGBTQ+ Voices: Breaking Bread Brunch
DESCRIPTION:All members of LGBTQ+ community welcome.\nSaturday\, June 21 2025. Limited seating\, RSVP required. \n 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/unmuted-black-lgbtq-voices-breaking-bread-brunch/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:brunch,networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:It's a Family Affair: Affinity's Annual Pride Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Where them fans at?! \nIt’s Pride time and summer cookout time\, y’all! Come hang with your Affinity family at our Annual Pride Family Picnic on Sunday\, June 22\, from 12-4pm at Dan Ryan Woods- East\, Grove 13. This event is free and open to all people of all ages. \nLimited food will be available\, and this is a family-style picnic\, so bring your fave eats\, drinks\, and picnic set-up. The DJ will bring the music\, while you bring the moves and your beautiful selves. \nAlthough this event is free of charge\, we’re requesting RSVPs for a headcount and to keep in touch with people who attend and support our community events and programming. For more info\, refer to the event FAQ or e-mail info@affinity95.org. \nNow\, get those fans\, grills\, and lawn chairs ready. Thanks\, and see you at the cookout on Sunday\, June 22!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/its-a-family-affair-affinitys-annual-pride-family-picnic/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods\, 8700 S Western Avenue Grove 13\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,outdoor,sports-recreation,wellness
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SUMMARY:Malenesss Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Malenesss Health & Wellness Summit—a transformative event dedicated to empowering Black #Gay\, #Bisexual\, and #Transgender men through health\, wellness\, and holistic well-being. \n📅 Date: Sunday 22nd June\, 2025\n📍 Location: Joe’s Bar\, 940 Weeds ST.\nChicago\, IL\, 60642\n⏰Time: 11:30 am – 6:30 pm\n🎟️ Register For Free: https://malenesss.org/registration/ \nThis summit brings together top health experts\, wellness coaches\, and thought leaders to discuss key issues.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/malenesss-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Joe’s On Weed St.\, 940 Weed St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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SUMMARY:OUT and About at the Lake: TGNC Family Beach Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joyful day of sun\, swimming\, and community at the lake—created especially for transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals\, kids\, and their families. \n\nThis is a relaxed\, affirming space to connect\, play\, and celebrate in nature. Pack your beach gear\, bring your loved ones\, and come as you are—we’ll be out and about\, together. \n\nThis event is FREE but please register to receive up to date information and to help us understand guest count for activities\, snacks and more!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-and-about-at-the-lake-tgnc-family-beach-day/
LOCATION:Hollywood Beach\, 5800 North Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,outdoor,sports-recreation
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SUMMARY:When Past Meets Power
DESCRIPTION:Join us for South Shore Remembers: Intergenerational Storytelling & Racial Healing — a powerful\, people-centered FREE event series that’s all about stories\, connection\, and community healing. \nSeries is June 7 and June 28 \nThrough Story Circles\, guided dialogues\, a walking tour with our Sister Outsider program\, and a joyful community celebration\, we’re spotlighting the heart of South Shore — from activism and artistry to safe spaces and legacy. Residents who lived through the neighborhood’s transformation in the ’60s and ’70s will join forces with younger community members to reflect\, reconnect\, and reimagine what South Shore looks like together. \nLet’s celebrate the past\, speak truth to the present\, and build toward a vibrant\, connected future. Come walk with us\, talk with us\, and heal with us.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/when-past-meets-power/
LOCATION:Sisters in Cinema Media Arts Center\, 2310 E. 75th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,wellness,workshop
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