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SUMMARY:The Chosen Family Christmas Pajama Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Chosen Family Christmas Pajama Party\, a festive evening designed to bring Black Gay men together to laugh\, connect\, and celebrate the holidays as one big family. \nThis year\, we’re making the night extra special with a matching pajama twist! Choose from a selection of pajama styles on our Amazon & Etsy Wish List below or bring your own. \nYou might just find your “pajama twin”or new holiday friends. We have curated the perfect evening for creating memories and capturing holiday photos in a film-studio-turned-winter-wonderland backdrop. Pajamas are encouraged but not required we just want you there! \nExpect an unforgettable evening filled with:\n✨ Holiday photo moments on a studio set decorated for the season\n✨ Complimentary soul food that tastes like home\n✨ Curated cocktails to keep you warm and toasty\n✨ DJ spinning Holiday vibes\n✨ Surprises throughout the night to make the season spectacular \n💙 Giving Back: A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to Malenesss.org supporting Black GBT men’s health and wellness initiatives in our community. By celebrating together\, we’re also helping create meaningful change. \nThis isn’t just a party it’s a gathering of chosen family\, a reminder of community\, laughter\, and joy we share when we come together. Let’s celebrate the season\, meet new friends\, and kick off the holiday season!!! \nCome join us and other beautiful gay men of color while enjoying complimentary food\, and our cozy cocktails all night. \nAll we ask from you is to bring your chosen family\, friends\, and great conversation. We can’t wait to see you there! \n🤵🏽‍♂️25 + to attend\nAttire: Holiday Pajamas preferred\, not required \n📅 RSVP BY December 1st
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-chosen-family-christmas-pajama-party/
LOCATION:Midnight Cinema Studios\, 1845 W. Carroll Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,wellness
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SUMMARY:Living Queer Monthly
DESCRIPTION:WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN 🚨‼️ FREE EVENT ALERT ‼️ LIVING QUEER MONTHLY Issue #7  Monday December 8\, 2025 \n6:30pm Pizza/ Snacks Snacks\n7:00pm – 8pm Program\n8pm-8:30pm Intentional time to Connect\nLocation: Bughouse Theater 1910 W Irving Park Rd\, Chicago\, IL\n(Brown Line Irving Park and Off-street Parking) \nThis is a FREE event but we welcome donations to cover cost of theatre\, food\, and drinks. Once a month\, Chicago artists and community members come together to explore what it may mean to be queer in this day and age. Some call it a salon—but it’s also an open mic\, a strategy session\, a pizza party\, and above all a love letter to queer lives! Do a dance\, a reading\, sing a song\, share a poem\, a scene from a play you’re writing etc. \nTogether\, we’re creating a space in which we can all show-up as we are. \nSpecial thanks to our community partners: About Face Theatre\, and the Gender and Sexuality Center at UIC. And thank you to the artist David Lee Csisko for designing our collection of posters! \nWe can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/living-queer-monthly/
LOCATION:Bughouse Theater\, 1910 W. Irving Park Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,networking-mixer,workshop
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SUMMARY:‘Building the Table’ Panel/Mixer (Pt. 8): The Legacy Collection in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our 8th in-person event ‘Building the Table’ with leaders to uplift how they are Building Legacies as a Collective across Chicago and beyond! 🌆 \nThis quarterly event series is a cultural exploration of intersectional identities\, highlighting the dynamic lived experiences and contributions of LGBTQIA+ community members. \nHost (and Founder/CEO of The Closet Unlocked) Darius Caffey will engage in hosting a moderated discussion with creative entrepreneurs\, members of grassroots organizations\, and social impact leaders – further acknowledging the importance of their existence in society. \nFor the upcoming event on Saturday\, June 7th\, 2025\, we will have the following guests: \nDaytronese Boatwright – Founder/Event Curator of The Bloom ColleQtive \nShana Sumers – Creator/Co-Host of Bad Queers Podcast \nDarius Caffey (Moderator) – Founder/CEO of The Closet Unlocked \nTickets are FREE\, but we recommend all guests arrive early to secure a good spot to view the stage!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/building-the-table-panel-mixer-pt-8-the-legacy-collection-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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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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