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SUMMARY:Pride South Side: Love in Action Festival
DESCRIPTION:Love in Action means economic equity\, access to health care\, and radical joy. It’s about how we show up for the South Side 365 days a year.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-south-side-love-in-action-festival-2/
LOCATION:DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 E. 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,festival,outdoor,pride
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SUMMARY:Porchlight Music Theatre’s “Broadway In Your Backyard” Returns This Summer\, July 6 - 14 and Sept. 19
DESCRIPTION:Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the return of its free summer concert series Broadway in your Backyard\, July 6 – September 19\, sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Broadway in your Backyard is directed by Artistic Director Michael Weber\, music directed by Linda Madonia and starring Tafadzwa Diener\, Nik Kmiecik\, Juwon Tyrel Perry and Bethany Thomas. \nNow in its sixth year\, this free to the public summer series has become one of Porchlight’s most popular offerings with thousands of people enjoying Porchlight favorite artists performing hits and beloved songs from the Broadway and Hollywood musical song books including Hello\, Dolly!\, Mary Poppins\, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory\, Toy Story\, The Wiz and others. \nThe 2026 Broadway in your Backyard season is \nMonday\, July 6 at 6:30 p.m.\nNorthcenter Town Square\, 4100 N. Damen Ave.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts. \nTuesday\, July 7 at 6:30 p.m.\nWelles Park\, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts. Additionally\, audiences may join Porchlight’s Education as they host a “Kids’ Day” at Welles Park with activities and treats for children\, while supplies last. \nMonday\, July 13 at 6:30 p.m.\nBerger Park\, Waterfront Cafe\, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from PMTeens\, Porchlight’s teen performers enrolled in its summer education programming. \nTuesday\, July 14 at 6:30 p.m.\nWashington Square Park\, 901 N. Clark St.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from PMTeens\, Porchlight’s teen performers enrolled in its summer education programming and Porchlight Young Professionals Associate Board hosting a “Picnic With PYP” at the performance. “Picnic With PYP\,” additional details to be announced. \nNavy Pier\, STAGE TBD\, 600 E. Grand Ave.\nSaturday\, Sept. 19 at 12:30 p.m.\nPorchlight Music Theatre presents its popular Broadway in your Backyard program of family-friendly showtunes as it joins more than 110 artists and organizations for Navy Pier’s the annual celebration of Chicago’s vibrant arts and cultural community. \nFor more information go to PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/porchlight-music-theatres-broadway-in-your-backyard-returns-this-summer-july-6-14-and-sept-19/
LOCATION:Porchlight Music Theatre Production Offices\, 4200 W. Diversey Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Porchlight Music Theatre’s “Broadway In Your Backyard” Returns This Summer\, July 6 - 14 and Sept. 19
DESCRIPTION:Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the return of its free summer concert series Broadway in your Backyard\, July 6 – September 19\, sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Broadway in your Backyard is directed by Artistic Director Michael Weber\, music directed by Linda Madonia and starring Tafadzwa Diener\, Nik Kmiecik\, Juwon Tyrel Perry and Bethany Thomas. \nNow in its sixth year\, this free to the public summer series has become one of Porchlight’s most popular offerings with thousands of people enjoying Porchlight favorite artists performing hits and beloved songs from the Broadway and Hollywood musical song books including Hello\, Dolly!\, Mary Poppins\, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory\, Toy Story\, The Wiz and others. \nThe 2026 Broadway in your Backyard season is \nMonday\, July 6 at 6:30 p.m.\nNorthcenter Town Square\, 4100 N. Damen Ave.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts. \nTuesday\, July 7 at 6:30 p.m.\nWelles Park\, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts. Additionally\, audiences may join Porchlight’s Education as they host a “Kids’ Day” at Welles Park with activities and treats for children\, while supplies last. \nMonday\, July 13 at 6:30 p.m.\nBerger Park\, Waterfront Cafe\, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from PMTeens\, Porchlight’s teen performers enrolled in its summer education programming. \nTuesday\, July 14 at 6:30 p.m.\nWashington Square Park\, 901 N. Clark St.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from PMTeens\, Porchlight’s teen performers enrolled in its summer education programming and Porchlight Young Professionals Associate Board hosting a “Picnic With PYP” at the performance. “Picnic With PYP\,” additional details to be announced. \nNavy Pier\, STAGE TBD\, 600 E. Grand Ave.\nSaturday\, Sept. 19 at 12:30 p.m.\nPorchlight Music Theatre presents its popular Broadway in your Backyard program of family-friendly showtunes as it joins more than 110 artists and organizations for Navy Pier’s the annual celebration of Chicago’s vibrant arts and cultural community. \nFor more information go to PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/porchlight-music-theatres-broadway-in-your-backyard-returns-this-summer-july-6-14-and-sept-19-2/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Porchlight Music Theatre Production Offices\, 4200 W. Diversey Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Porchlight Music Theatre’s “Broadway In Your Backyard” Returns This Summer\, July 6 - 14 and Sept. 19
DESCRIPTION:Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the return of its free summer concert series Broadway in your Backyard\, July 6 – September 19\, sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Broadway in your Backyard is directed by Artistic Director Michael Weber\, music directed by Linda Madonia and starring Tafadzwa Diener\, Nik Kmiecik\, Juwon Tyrel Perry and Bethany Thomas. \nNow in its sixth year\, this free to the public summer series has become one of Porchlight’s most popular offerings with thousands of people enjoying Porchlight favorite artists performing hits and beloved songs from the Broadway and Hollywood musical song books including Hello\, Dolly!\, Mary Poppins\, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory\, Toy Story\, The Wiz and others. \nThe 2026 Broadway in your Backyard season is \nMonday\, July 6 at 6:30 p.m.\nNorthcenter Town Square\, 4100 N. Damen Ave.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts. \nTuesday\, July 7 at 6:30 p.m.\nWelles Park\, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts. Additionally\, audiences may join Porchlight’s Education as they host a “Kids’ Day” at Welles Park with activities and treats for children\, while supplies last. \nMonday\, July 13 at 6:30 p.m.\nBerger Park\, Waterfront Cafe\, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from PMTeens\, Porchlight’s teen performers enrolled in its summer education programming. \nTuesday\, July 14 at 6:30 p.m.\nWashington Square Park\, 901 N. Clark St.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from PMTeens\, Porchlight’s teen performers enrolled in its summer education programming and Porchlight Young Professionals Associate Board hosting a “Picnic With PYP” at the performance. “Picnic With PYP\,” additional details to be announced. \nNavy Pier\, STAGE TBD\, 600 E. Grand Ave.\nSaturday\, Sept. 19 at 12:30 p.m.\nPorchlight Music Theatre presents its popular Broadway in your Backyard program of family-friendly showtunes as it joins more than 110 artists and organizations for Navy Pier’s the annual celebration of Chicago’s vibrant arts and cultural community. \nFor more information go to PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/porchlight-music-theatres-broadway-in-your-backyard-returns-this-summer-july-6-14-and-sept-19-2/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Porchlight Music Theatre Production Offices\, 4200 W. Diversey Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Porchlight Music Theatre’s “Broadway In Your Backyard” Returns This Summer\, July 6 - 14 and Sept. 19
DESCRIPTION:Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the return of its free summer concert series Broadway in your Backyard\, July 6 – September 19\, sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Broadway in your Backyard is directed by Artistic Director Michael Weber\, music directed by Linda Madonia and starring Tafadzwa Diener\, Nik Kmiecik\, Juwon Tyrel Perry and Bethany Thomas. \nNow in its sixth year\, this free to the public summer series has become one of Porchlight’s most popular offerings with thousands of people enjoying Porchlight favorite artists performing hits and beloved songs from the Broadway and Hollywood musical song books including Hello\, Dolly!\, Mary Poppins\, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory\, Toy Story\, The Wiz and others. \nThe 2026 Broadway in your Backyard season is \nMonday\, July 6 at 6:30 p.m.\nNorthcenter Town Square\, 4100 N. Damen Ave.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts. \nTuesday\, July 7 at 6:30 p.m.\nWelles Park\, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts. Additionally\, audiences may join Porchlight’s Education as they host a “Kids’ Day” at Welles Park with activities and treats for children\, while supplies last. \nMonday\, July 13 at 6:30 p.m.\nBerger Park\, Waterfront Cafe\, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from PMTeens\, Porchlight’s teen performers enrolled in its summer education programming. \nTuesday\, July 14 at 6:30 p.m.\nWashington Square Park\, 901 N. Clark St.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from PMTeens\, Porchlight’s teen performers enrolled in its summer education programming and Porchlight Young Professionals Associate Board hosting a “Picnic With PYP” at the performance. “Picnic With PYP\,” additional details to be announced. \nNavy Pier\, STAGE TBD\, 600 E. Grand Ave.\nSaturday\, Sept. 19 at 12:30 p.m.\nPorchlight Music Theatre presents its popular Broadway in your Backyard program of family-friendly showtunes as it joins more than 110 artists and organizations for Navy Pier’s the annual celebration of Chicago’s vibrant arts and cultural community. \nFor more information go to PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/porchlight-music-theatres-broadway-in-your-backyard-returns-this-summer-july-6-14-and-sept-19-2/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Porchlight Music Theatre Production Offices\, 4200 W. Diversey Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: State Street
DESCRIPTION:State Street is Chicago’s Main Street and Queer Chicagoans have long used it for a variety of purposes. Learn about sex work in the city’s “Levee District” in the first decade of the 20th Century\, a tattooing college professor who helped shape the city’s leather scene\, 19th century male and female impersonators who were the toast of the town and other stories of Chicago Queer History \nWhen: Saturday\, July 25\, 1 pm\nStart: Dearborn Park (865 S Park Terrace)\nEnd: Chicago The Old Marshal Fields (111 N State St)\nDistance: apx 1 mile \nThe University of Illinois Chicago Gender and Sexuality Center presents a series of Chicago Queer History Walking Tours for Summer 2026. Tours are conducted by Daniel Williams\, a political science professor who’s been bringing the details of Chicago’s queer past to life on social media. Follow him on Instagram @Daniel.Edward.Williams\nAll walking tours are free\, with tips gratefully accepted\, but not expected.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-queer-history-walking-tours-state-street/
LOCATION:Dearborn Park\, 865 S Park Terrace\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,kink/leather,outdoor,sports-recreation
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SUMMARY:Dignity Dash 5K benefiting Brave Space Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Brave Space Alliance’s Dignity Dash 5K fundraiser returns this year to make the statement that trans people have always been and will always be here; and we will not just survive\, but thrive. \nThis is more than a race — it’s a movement. \nJoin us in “Thriving Through the Finish Line.” \nThe Dignity Dash is not just about running\, it’s about being in community and showing up loud\, proud\, and exactly as we are. The Dash is about taking up space and refusing to allow our vibrant existence to be denied. This year\, BSA’s Dignity Dash is raising funds to stock our Dignity Suite with identity-affirming resources of all kinds\, including new binders and packers\, wigs and hair packs\, and gender-affirming surgery care packages. \nWe’re taking strides toward a future where trans people are supported beyond just being seen and building a world of Brave Spaces like ours. \nWe are committed to making this event accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate\, please contact: troyt@bravespacealliance.org
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dignity-dash-5k-benefiting-brave-space-alliance/
LOCATION:AIDS Garden Chicago\, 3003 N Lakefront Trail\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,outdoor,sports-recreation,wellness
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