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SUMMARY:Queer Pot Luck
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome at our monthly Northwest Side Queer Potluck. This is an all-ages\, family-friendly event that occurs on the first Friday of every\nmonth. April’s theme is School Lunch Throwbacks! Bring your version of your favorite school lunch dish.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-pot-luck/
LOCATION:Friendship Community Place\, 5150 N Northwest Highway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ Easter Bonnet Contest
DESCRIPTION:Asians and Friends Chicago\, an LGBTQ social group for Asians and allies\, will host an Easter bonnet-making afternoon with a contest\, egg hunt and contestant parade. Our host venue\, Max’s Place\, 4621 N. Clark in Chicago\, will have Easter bonnet-making supplies\, hat bases\, glue guns and a whole tone of spring glitz to make bonnets. But feel free to bring your own bonnets to enter in the contest! Prizes will be awarded. See you for the best Spring Sunday Funday!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-easter-bonnet-contest/
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SUMMARY:Lighthouse Foundation's Level Up Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Black LGBTQ+ people across Illinois to gain professional development skills\, get help starting a business\, or gain job search skills. \n\n\n\n\nLighthouse Foundation’s 4th Annual Level Up Conference is a dynamic\, solutions-focused\, full-day convening designed to equip job seekers\, working professionals\, entrepreneurs\, philanthropists\, and community leaders with the tools\, relationships\, and insight needed to navigate today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape. Through interactive workshops\, skills-building sessions\, panels featuring industry leaders\, and a job fair\, participants gain practical insight into workplace readiness\, career pathways\, and entrepreneurship. \nThe 2026 Level Up Conference will be held Saturday\, April 18\, at Venue Six10 in Chicago. While this event centers the wisdom and experience of Black LGBTQ+ folx\, people of all identities are enthusiastically encouraged to attend! \nHighlights include: \n-An opening plenary featuring Black LGBTQ+ CEOs leading prominent nonprofit institutions \n-A Black LGBTQ+ Joy as Foil to Turbulent Times\, a panel spotlighting the wisdom of Black LGBTQ+ executives \n-Three core programming tracks: Toolkit: Obtaining a Job\, Advancing in your job\, and Entrepreneurship; Launch: 18-24 year olds Building Dreams Together\, a youth development track; Creating Joy in the Work\, a dedicated philanthropy track \nAdditional elements include dinner and drinks\, evening music performances showcasing Black LGBTQ+ joy\, and a closing panel featuring philanthropic and social justice nonprofit leaders discussing how to center joy in activism. From professional development and relationship-building to rest\, reflection\, and shared vision\, Level Up serves as a strategic gathering point that affirms joy as critical infrastructure for effective\, sustainable work and social change.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lighthouse-foundations-level-up-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Venue SIX10\, 610 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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SUMMARY:Asians and Friends Country Western Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC)\, a social group for LGBTQ Asians\, allies and\nthose interested in Asian cultures\, will host a celebration of country music and dance with a\nsaloon-themed fundraiser they’re calling\, “Burlesque in the West.” The theme reflects the Lunar\nNew Year zodiac sign of the horse and will raise funds for the group’s Pride Parade efforts. \nThey will host the annual function on Sat.\, April 18\, 2026\, at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Club\, 4000\nN. Sheridan Road\, for the last time at that location since it is scheduled to close at the end of\nApril. In addition to D.J. Aaron Sager spinning country hits\, AFC members will entertain guests\nwith Western-themed musical numbers.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/asians-and-friends-country-western-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Holiday Club\, 4000 N. Sheridan Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:Queer Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Chicago’s first queer focused swing dance this month! No partner or experience required. \n6-7pm Beginner lesson for all levels by J Sheaffer \n7-9:30 LIVE band dance on a beautiful floor by the Rusty Gates – a collaboration between organizer Vic Celania and international instructor and guitarist Mike Faltesek! \n$20 suggested with siding scale available. No one turned away! Everyone welcome 🙂 \nDress comfortably and smoother soled shoes are recommended for being able to move around the wood floor freely. \nBring a friend!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-swing-dance/
LOCATION:Traffic Jam Swing\, 4043 N Ravenswood Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
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SUMMARY:Connection Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Queer Men of Color + Allies for music\, vibes & meaningful connections at Blind Barber Chicago \nWe’re back with our infamous Connection Hour\, and you don’t want to miss this one! \nJoin Queer Connections: Men of Color + Allies for an unforgettable evening of community\, music\, and authentic connection in one of Chicago’s most stylish spaces. \nThis Connection Hour is all about bringing together Queer Men of Color and our allies to build friendships\, expand networks\, and celebrate the richness of our identities. Whether you’re new to the community or a familiar face\, this is your space to connect\, vibe\, and be seen. \nCome ready to mix\, mingle\, and enjoy the energy of an incredible crowd. \n🎶 Great music\n🤝 Meaningful connections\n✨ Good vibes all around \nDress to impress and bring your best self—we’re creating a space where everyone belongs. \nImportant Notes:\n🍹 Guests are responsible for their own food and drink purchases (21+)\n🌈 This is an inclusive and welcoming space—please come as you are and respect others \n✨ Let’s make this another unforgettable night of connection and community.
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