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SUMMARY:Board Game Bash hosted by Gotham Gaming
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of intense board game battles and laughter with friends at the Board Game Bash!\nJoin us for Gotham Gaming’s Board Game Bash\, our monthly tabletop gaming experience designed to bring people together through play\, creativity\, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist\, a casual card-game fan\, or brand new to tabletop gaming\, you’re welcome here. This is a sober event experience. \nBring your favorite board game\, or jump into one from Gotham Gaming’s growing library of 75+ board and tabletop games\, ranging from quick party games to deeper strategy experiences. This is a relaxed\, friendly environment where you can meet new people and have a ton of fun! \nWhat to Expect at Board Game Bash:\nBoard & Card Games of All Kinds\nStrategy\, party games\, co-op\, classics\, and modern favorites\nCasual Tabletop Play\nDrop-in\, low-pressure gaming—no experience required\nCommunity & Connection\nMeet new friends\, find future game-night groups\, and build lasting connections\nInclusive & Welcoming Space\nLGBTQ+ affirming and ally-friendly\, focused on joy\, safety\, and belonging\nBoard Game Bash is part of Gotham Gaming’s mission to use games as a tool for connection\, creativity\, and positive social impact across Chicago. This event is free to attend\, with optional donations that help sustain our nonprofit work. \nStay Connected with Gotham Gaming:\nWebsite: https://www.gothamgaming.gg\nJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/gothamgaming\nFollow us on Instagram: @gothamgaminginc\nLinktree: https://linktr.ee/gothamgaming
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/board-game-bash-hosted-by-gotham-gaming/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:games-trivia,networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:Together We Win: Fight for the T in Team
DESCRIPTION:Fight for the T in Team: Together We Win Panel & Community Dinner WHEN: Tuesday January 13\, 2026 6pm WHERE: Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL 60613 \nOn Jan. 13\, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases that will shape the future of transgender and nonbinary (TNB) youth and people in this country: West Virginia v. BPJ and Little v. Hecox. These two cases represent two teenage girls from West Virginia and Idaho\, who sued just to be allowed to continue playing sports like any other student. And we are united as a Team for them! \nThe panel\, beginning at 6:30pm\, will break down the oral arguments and the potential impacts on the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. A meal will follow\, allowing attendees to connect as a community. \nWHEN AND WHERE: ABOUT THE CASES: In these cases\, the Court will decide whether states can categorically bar transgender girls and women from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams\, a direct challenge to the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. A broad ruling could go even further\, opening the door to widespread discrimination against transgender people not only from playing sports but in every part of public life\, including a discriminatory shift in how youth participate in school activities and extracurricular programs. These cases go beyond laws and impact who we should respect as part of our communities\, what our public schools should be like and who they should serve\, and what role the government should play in our lives. \nWHY IS IT IMPORTANT: While our communities are worried about putting food on the table\, making rent\, losing healthcare\, or being disappeared by ICE\, politicians and billionaires are making our lives harder by spending millions of dollars to ignite unfounded fears about trans people in an attempt to divide us. The current administration is abusing his power to target our communities\, suppress dissent\, and create a climate of fear\, and some politicians are using these cases to legitimize discrimination and push trans and nonbinary people out of public life altogether. We refuse to let that happen. \nHOW CAN I SUPPORT?: JOIN US on Tuesday\, Jan. 13 when a national coalition of organizations led by ACLU\, Lambda Legal\, Transgender Law Center (TLC) and Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network (GSA Network)\, are coming together to say clearly: We Fight for Team Trans Youth. And we need you with us! \nLet’s cheer them up. Join our TEAM! RSVP Now! And make sure your friends sign up too! \nAnd help spread the word on social media.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/together-we-win-fight-for-the-t-in-team/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education,networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:January Queer Stitch Night
DESCRIPTION:Join fiber artist\, educator\, and researcher Isabel Sperry (she/her) for an evening of crafting on Wednesday\, January 21st\, from 6-8 PM at Gerber/Hart! \nWhether you are an experienced fiber artist or are looking to start your first project\, you are welcome at this free event! While Isabel isn’t an expert at every fiber art form out there\, she is more than happy to provide some technical support and help to foster a community of crafters. Fiber arts not your thing? No worries! Bring a sketch book\, a laptop to write\, or a novel to read and enjoy this community space. \nSupplies are not provided\, but we will have a limited number of collage materials\, scissors\, glue\, markers\, etc. available.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/january-queer-stitch-night/
LOCATION:Gerber/Hart\, 6500 North Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,workshop
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SUMMARY:Queer Fiber Artist Night at Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:Bring your fiber work to Dorothy and join in a community of artists gathering at their favorite lesbian bar!\nCalling all queer fiber artists! Join us on January 28th as a night to sew\, knit\, crochet or otherwise manipulate fibers to your hearts content inside of your favorite lesbian bar. \nGather with other artists\, swap tips and enjoy each other’s artwork for the evening! \nDoors at 6pm with happy hour between 6-7. Dorothy remains open 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 Avenue. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-fiber-artist-night-at-dorothy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,workshop
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SUMMARY:Pitch Your Peeps
DESCRIPTION:Take the stage to pitch your (35+) queer friend to others who are interested in finding their match – No dating apps! No swiping! No phones! — Just a slide deck lovingly made by YOU about YOUR hot and consenting baddie of a friend/family member to an audience full of potential connections.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pitch-your-peeps-3/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating,networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:Cookie Decorating with Folkmade Cookies
DESCRIPTION:Learn to decorate four winter-themed sugar cookie designs with step-by-step instructions with Ashley from Folkmade Cookies. Everyone gets to make their own box of winter-themed cookies. One ticket equals four cookies. This is sure to be a delicious event! All materials provided. \nFolkmade Cookies is a queer\, woman owned custom cookie business. Ashley uses homemade vanilla and fresh farm eggs to make delicious cookies topped with royal icing that bring your event to the next level. \nHey\, I Thought of You is a brick and mortar gift shop specializing in Chicago area and regional artists. They have a strong commitment to small arts businesses and graciously allow me to teach in their space!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cookie-decorating-with-folkmade-cookies/
LOCATION:Hey\, I Thought of You Chicago\, 2839 W Montrose Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,education,networking-mixer,workshop
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SUMMARY:Midwinter Mixer 50+
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nobody’s Darling for an afternoon of elder community and camaraderie.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/midwinter-mixer-50/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating,networking-mixer
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