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SUMMARY:Community Dialogue: Stories of Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free community dialogue about LGBTQ+ Pride and parades\, marches\, and protests in partnership with Pride Chicago!\nHeld in connection with the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade\, this public gathering fosters storytelling\, reflection\, and exchange across generations to cultivate community\, connection\, and pride. \nThe community dialogue will feature 4 storytellers from The Dialogue Project who will share key experiences with LGBTQ+ Pride Parades and the importance of being free to be proud! After these stories\, we will break into small groups to dialogue and hear from one another.\nThis free event will take place on Wednesday\, May 27th\, from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Hooper Leven Theater at the Center on Halsted (3rd floor).\nAll are welcome! RSVP to let us know you’re coming!\nCome early to mingle! Doors open at 5:00 pm
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/community-dialogue-stories-of-pride-2/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,panel-conversation,pride
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SUMMARY:Community Dialogue: Stories of Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free community dialogue about LGBTQ+ Pride and parades\, marches\, and protests in partnership with Pride Chicago! \nHeld in connection with the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade\, this public gathering fosters storytelling\, reflection\, and exchange across generations to cultivate community\, connection\, and pride. \nThe community dialogue will feature 4 storytellers from The Dialogue Project who will share key experiences with LGBTQ+ Pride Parades and the importance of being free to be proud! After these stories\, we will break into small groups to dialogue and hear from one another. \nThis free event will take place on Wednesday\, May 27th\, from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Hooper Leven Theater at the Center on Halsted (3rd floor). \nAll are welcome! RSVP to let us know you’re coming! \nCome early to mingle! Doors open at 5:00 pm. \nArtwork in the event banner made by participants of The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/community-dialogue-stories-of-pride/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation,pride
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SUMMARY:Q Force: May Q Salon
DESCRIPTION:If you’re frustrated by our country’s crawl towards authoritarianism\, you’re not alone. Unfortunately\, America is not unique in its struggle against wannabe dictators and authoritarians. People across the globe have been resisting authoritarians for centuries. \nAnd\, thankfully\, many of them have succeeded and left behind lessons for us to learn and implement here in the US. \nWhat are those lessons? That’s what we’re discussing in our next salon. Retired judge\, activist\, Political Science professor\, and Q Forcer Jim Snyder will lead us through recent successes in resisting illiberal and authoritarian states\, what lessons we can learn from their resistance\, and how we can implement them here at home. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, May 26 at the Annoyance Theatre for: We Aren’t Alone: Lessons From Those Who Have Resisted Authoritarians And Won. \nAs always\, doors will open at 6pm and we’ll start the meeting at 6:30pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/q-force-may-q-salon/
LOCATION:The Annoyance Theater\, 851 W Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260430T010808Z
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SUMMARY:Legends of Chicago Drag Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum is turning the spotlight on one of the city’s most colorful and influential art forms with a lively “Legends of Chicago Drag” celebration this spring at the Chicago History Museum. \nSet for Thursday\, May 21 from 6–9 p.m.\, the evening promises a spirited mix of conversation\, performance\, and tribute\, honoring the dazzling artistry and cultural impact of drag in Chicago. \nThe program centers on a panel discussion featuring beloved performers and historians Mimi Marks\, Jim Flint\, Mz Ruff N Stuff and Owen Keehnen. Together\, they’ll explore the evolution of drag in Chicago\, sharing stories from the city’s nightlife\, LGBTQ+ history\, and the performers who helped shape the scene. \nGuests can expect more than conversation. The night also includes live drag performances and a heartfelt tribute to legendary female impersonator Chilli Pepper\, whose legacy continues to inspire generations of entertainers. \nHosting the evening is emcee Mark Liberson\, with music provided by Mister Wallace. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will round out the festive atmosphere\, giving attendees plenty of time to mingle and celebrate. \nThe Costume Council has long championed fashion and cultural storytelling through engaging programs\, and this event continues that mission by honoring drag’s powerful role in shaping Chicago’s creative and social landscape. \nEvent details \nThursday\, May 21\, 2026 \n6:00–9:00 p.m. \nChicago History Museum \n1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL 60614
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/legends-of-chicago-drag-celebration/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,drag,exhibit,panel-conversation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T203000
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SUMMARY:Heightened Scrutiny film screening & director talk back
DESCRIPTION:Free film screening & director talk back for Heightened Scrutiny\, about anti-trans legislation and the first trans attorney to argue before the Supreme Court. Free admission\, but please register in advance using QR code in image. Hosted by Out With Purpose and PFLAG\, with snacks provided by Happy Apple Pie Shop in Oak Park.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/heightened-scrutiny-film-screening-director-talk-back/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:film,legal,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260514T224019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T224019Z
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SUMMARY:Leftist political commentator Lily Eagla joins Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show
DESCRIPTION:Get the late night talk show experience without heading to NYC or LA. \nThe Not That Late Show is a POC- and queer-led late-night talk show hosted by Justin Swinson\, featuring an ensemble of Chicago comedians debuting brand-new material each month. NTLS is just like the late night talk shows you would see on TV (Colbert\, The Daily Show\, Last Week Tonight\, etc.)\, but with a Chicago focus. Taking place every third Wednesday at The Lincoln Lodge\, the show blends sketch comedy\, sharp interviews\, and live music from emerging local artists. Past guests have included Mayor Brandon Johnson; Writer and Educator Dr. Eve L. Ewing; Viral Chicago Attorney\, Rachel Cohen; and Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK among others. \nThis month’s guest is Leftist political commentator\, Lily Eagla.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/leftist-political-commentator-lily-eagla-joins-chicagos-late-night-talk-show/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T183000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203950Z
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SUMMARY:The John Waters Screenplays: A Reading and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading and career-spanning conversation with legendary filmmaker and writer John Waters as he celebrates the new reissue of his classic early screenplays. In true icon fashion\, the reading will feature Waters voicing each and every part from a scene in one of his screenplays. \nFrom the transgressive Pink Flamingos to the joy of Hairspray — later a Tony Award-winning musical — Waters redefined independent cinema in the ’70s and ’80s with his singular blend of shock and wit. More than a filmmaker\, Waters is a literary provocateur whose humor challenged every boundary of taste and convention. This conversation explores his journey from young Baltimore filmmaker to the undisputed king of cult cinema\, honoring six of his reissued screenplays: Multiple Maniacs\, Pink Flamingos\, Female Trouble\, Desperate Living\, Flamingos Forever\, and Hairspray. \nPlus\, enter for a chance to read on stage at the event with John Waters when you purchase tickets. \nA signing will follow this event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-john-waters-screenplays-a-reading-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Northwestern University – Pick-Staiger Concert Hall\, 50 Arts Circle Drive\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,film,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T183000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260422T201329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T201329Z
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SUMMARY:Transquake: Hosted by Beyond X&Y
DESCRIPTION:A scientific celebration of trans joy – because baby\, we were born this way. \nIt’s time to shake things up with a TRANSQUAKE! Join us on DNA Day to celebrate the launch of Beyond X&Y\, a new educational advocacy org dedicated to fighting transphobia with the power of science and trans joy. \nThis science-themed variety hour highlights amazing local trans\, non-binary\, and queer performers\, including: \nComedians Talia Clay & LT\nDrag performances by eRiS\, Luxury D. Temptation\, Athena Red\, and Supermarket\nTalk & “experiment” with the founder of Beyond X&Y\, Dr. Jey the Science They\nCategory is: DNgAy! We encourage you to wear something celebrating DNA\, science\, or trans pride. \nMore about Beyond X&Y: \nBeyond X&Y was founded by Dr. Jey McCreight (they/he)\, a trans Genomics PhD\, science communicator\, and local Chicagoan. Our mission is to mobilize biomedical experts and allies to fight unscientific propaganda around “biological sex” that is used to attack trans and intersex people. Because we trust the real science\, and we know biology isn’t binary. \nJey accidentally kickstarted their communication career back in 2010\, with the viral moment of “Boobquake.” When a cleric claimed immodestly dressed women caused earthquakes\, Jey thought\, “Let’s test that!” That experience taught a valuable lesson: You need humor\, storytelling\, and whimsy to communicate – not just facts. \nYour attendance will help Dr. Jey test an important new hypothesis: Is trans joy as powerful as the right fears? Will our gender-bending magic cause an earthquake under Mar-a-Lago? Are Jey’s powers gone after top surgery\, or amplified? We’ll see!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transquake-hosted-by-beyond-xy/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,education,panel-conversation,wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T021715Z
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SUMMARY:‘Building the Table’ Panel/Mixer (Pt. 9): For Independent Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our 9th in-person event ‘Building the Table’ with leaders to uplift how they are building as Independent Creatives across Chicago and beyond! 🌆 \nThis dual annual 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\, April 9th\, 2026\, we will have the following guests: \nMikayla Carten – Vice President of Creative & Cultural Direction for Breathe Entertainment\, LLC \nErby Beauvil – Founder/CEO for Breathe Entertainment\, LLC \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-9-for-independent-creatives/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T021829Z
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SUMMARY:Defending & Supporting Our LGBTQI+ Immigrant Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:As ICE continues to threaten immigrant communities in Chicago from heightened enforcement in our airports and lingering impacts of Midway Blitz\, our immigrant neighbors continue to face fear\, instability and disruption to daily life. For our LGBTQI+ immigrant neighbors\, these moments are more dangerous. \nPlease join us for a 60-minute panel followed by Q&A with leaders from: \nMigrant Support Collective\nRainbow Railroad\nNational Immigrant Justice Center – LGBTQ Project\nPuerto Rican Cultural Center
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/defending-supporting-our-lgbtqi-immigrant-neighbors/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T044450Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Broadway Star Jessie Mueller
DESCRIPTION:Tony Award-winning Broadway star Jessie Mueller will take the stage for a special one-night-only concert\, An Evening with Broadway Star Jessie Mueller. A celebrated performer with a voice and presence that have captivated audiences on Broadway and beyond\, Jessie Mueller earned the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her iconic performance as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. She has also starred in acclaimed productions of Waitress\, Carousel\, Into the Woods\, and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever\, earning a reputation as one of Broadway’s most versatile and luminous leading ladies. \nAudiences at the Prairie Center will be treated to an intimate evening of music and stories\, as Mueller performs beloved Broadway classics\, selections from her celebrated roles\, and personal favorites that showcase her remarkable artistry.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/an-evening-with-broadway-star-jessie-mueller/
LOCATION:Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts\, 201 Schaumburg Court\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260409T062614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T062614Z
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SUMMARY:Demi Palecek\, IL House Candidate (D-13)\, joins Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show
DESCRIPTION:Get the late night talk show experience without heading to NYC or LA! \nThe Not That Late Show is a POC- and queer-led late-night talk show hosted by Justin Swinson\, featuring an ensemble of Chicago comedians debuting brand-new material each month. NTLS is just like the late night talk shows you would see on TV (Colbert\, The Daily Show\, Last Week Tonight\, etc.)\, but with a Chicago focus. Taking place every third Wednesday at The Lincoln Lodge\, the show blends sketch comedy\, sharp interviews\, and live music from emerging local artists. Past guests have included Mayor Brandon Johnson; Writer and Educator Dr. Eve L. Ewing; Viral Chicago Attorney\, Rachel Cohen; and Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK among others. \nThis month’s guest is Illinois House Candidate (District 13)\, Demi Palecek.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/demi-palecek-il-house-candidate-d-13-joins-chicagos-late-night-talk-show/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131214Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing with HIV Book Event
DESCRIPTION:Tony “T-Soul” Hughes lived with HIV for 16 years. During that time\, he wrote poetry. After his death from complications of HIV/AIDS\, his sister Billie Holiday Hughes published those poems in a book called Dancing with HIV. \nBillie grew up in Altgeld Gardens on the South Side of Chicago. She built a career in film and television as a key assistant location manager — The Chi (Seasons 1–8)\, Marvel’s Ironheart\, Heist 88\, Sense8\, and more. She is also the person who carried her brother’s words to print. \nJoin us at Jamii Center for the Arts and Media for a reading and conversation with Billie Holiday Hughes about the book\, about Tony\, and about what it means to preserve someone’s voice after they are gone.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dancing-with-hiv-book-event/
LOCATION:Jamii Center for Arts & Media\, 3850 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260326T033657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T033926Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Mental Health Policy and Legislation Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:This virtual town hall is hosted by Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois \nHear from community leaders and city & state officials on how they are working to ensure members of the LGBTQ+ community have access to affirming and affordable mental health care. \nAsk them questions and share what mental health care issues are most important to you. \nPanelists \nAlbe Gutierrez\, Bilingual Psychotherapist & Senior Operations Manager at Chicago Therapy Collective \nDr. Olusimbo Ige\, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner \nRep. Lindsey LaPointe\, District 19 \nSen. Mike Simmons\, 7th District \nEquality Illinois Representative
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-mental-health-policy-and-legislation-town-hall/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:activism,education,panel-conversation,virtual,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260326T040750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T041258Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Monologues
DESCRIPTION:Chicago!! Come join us. \nThe Trans Monologues. \nReal stories. Real voices. Real lives.\nSome will make you laugh. Some will lift you up. Some may break your heart a little. All of them will be honest. \nWe’re gathering to celebrate our experiences — the joy\, the resilience\, the complexity — and the beautiful community that calls Chicago home. \nJoin us for an evening of storytelling\, connection\, and truth. Come listen. Come learn. Come feel. Come celebrate with us. 🖤✨ \nTickets available in advance at the link below.\nhttps://ci.ovationtix.com/35747/performance/11781768 \n¡Chicago! Ven a acompañarnos. \nLos Monólogos Trans \nHistorias reales. Voces reales. Vidas reales.\nAlgunas te harán reír. Algunas te levantarán el ánimo. Algunas quizá te rompan un poquito el corazón. Pero todas serán honestas. \nNos reunimos para celebrar nuestras experiencias — la alegría\, la resiliencia\, la complejidad — y la hermosa comunidad que llama hogar a Chicago. \nAcompáñanos para una noche de historias\, conexión y verdad.\nVen a escuchar. Ven a aprender. Ven a sentir. Ven a celebrar con nosotras. 🖤✨ \nBoletos disponibles con anticipación en el siguiente enlace:\nhttps://ci.ovationtix.com/35747/performance/11781768
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-monologues/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation,support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T200000
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SUMMARY:Cheek to Cheek: A Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Event
DESCRIPTION:March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month\, and we’re bringing the community together for an evening of education\, conversation\, and connection. \nColorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early. Through awareness\, screening\, and access to care\, we can save lives and reduce health disparities in our communities. \nJoin us for Cheek to Cheek: A Community Conversation on Colorectal & Anal Health.” \nThis engaging evening will include trusted medical experts\, community advocates\, resources\, and a welcoming space to ask questions and learn more about prevention and screening. \nWhat to Expect \n• Practical health education\n• Fun activities in the resource area\n• Open forum with medical experts\n• Community resources and care navigation\n• Free champagne toast\, signature cocktails\, and food\n• Connections to screening and primary care at Howard Brown Health \nWe’ll close the evening with a Butts & Bubbles Toast\, celebrating community\, learning\, and our shared commitment to improving access to care.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cheek-to-cheek-a-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month-event/
LOCATION:Hydrate\, 3458 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T230000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
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SUMMARY:AC2: An Intimate Evening With Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen
DESCRIPTION:Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper are taking their legendary friendship on tour. \nThe two A.C.s and New Year’s Eve Live hosts are packing their long-lasting antics for the road.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ac2-an-intimate-evening-with-anderson-cooper-andy-cohen/
LOCATION:The Chicago Theater\, 175 N. State St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,culture,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260309T181958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T233720Z
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SUMMARY:So\, You Want To Start A Business?
DESCRIPTION:In a climate defined by layoffs and career pivots\, we’re shifting the narrative\, from surviving to building. \nJoin Queer Connections: Men of Color + Allies x TechNexus for an elevated evening of insight\, strategy\, and connection as we tap into the venture capital and startup expertise of the TechNexus network. Whether you’re an aspiring founder\, freelancer\, creative\, or future CEO\, this experience is designed to help you take ownership of your professional destiny. \nWhat to Expect: \nActionable startup insights\nVenture capital perspectives\nReal talk about launching in today’s economy\nHigh-impact networking\nFree Drinks provided (21+)\nThis isn’t just a panel\, It’s a pivot! \nSecure your spot via Link. Build boldly.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/so-you-want-to-start-a-business/
LOCATION:TechNexus Venture Collaborative\, 20 North Wacker Drive #12th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260311T235212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T235212Z
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SUMMARY:Resurrection & Renewal: Black Queer Futures in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person discussion exploring how the idea of resurrection connects to personal transformation\, community healing\, and the future of LGBTQ+ leadership in our city. \nTogether\, we will reflect\, share stories\, and celebrate the resilience and brilliance of Black queer experiences.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/resurrection-renewal-black-queer-futures-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus\, 2930 South Michigan Avenue Suite 103B\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260212T055126Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Connections Presents: Black Queer Histories  “A Conversation with Author Darius Bost”
DESCRIPTION:Queer Connections: Men of Color + Allies would like to host an intimate book launch and author conversation celebrating the work of Darius Bost\, award-winning scholar and co-author of a groundbreaking new book that centers Black queer voices across U.S. history.\nThe evening would feature a moderated panel-style interview with Darius Bost\, highlighting key themes from the book and exploring the intersection of Black history\, queerness\, gender expression\, and liberation movements. This conversation would be followed by a brief audience Q&A and an opportunity to connect over drinks. \nEvent Host: Mycall Akeem Riley\nAbout the Book\nThis landmark work is the first Black history text to center queer voices\, tracing the lives and contributions of LGBTQ+ Black Americans from slavery to the present day. Co-authored by Professors C. Riley Snorton and Darius Bost as part of Beacon Press’ award-winning ReVisioning History series\, the book examines how gender and sexual expression have always been integral to Black freedom struggles.\nThrough powerful storytelling and historical analysis\, the book uplifts figures such as Josephine Baker\, Bayard Rustin\, Private Cathay Williams\, and Amanda Milan\, while also addressing the marginalization\, criminalization\, and resistance of Black queer and trans communities. It ultimately reframes Black and LGBTQ+ history as deeply interconnected. \nAudience & Format\nOpen to everyone of all ages
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-connections-presents-black-queer-histories-a-conversation-with-author-darius-bost/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260122T175739Z
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SUMMARY:CENSORSHIP and related acts of authoritarian desperation
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to register for an upcoming public conversation hosted by the DePaul Humanities Center as part of this year’s Present Tense Series. \nOn Thursday\, February 26\, we will host CENSORSHIP\, a conversation exploring censorship as a persistent issue affecting culture\, politics\, academic discourse\, and public expression. This event is presented by the DHC as part of DePaul’s “Present TENSE” series\, which provides space to think about and talk through political and social changes against the backdrop of history. \nSpeakers include: \nMichael Berry\nUCLA professor specializing in contemporary Chinese literature\, film\, and cultural politics in a global context. \nSarah Schulman\nNorthwestern professor\, writer\, and cultural critic\, whose work examines power\, scapegoating\, and public memory. \nBrenda Azucena Muñoz Yáñez\nA communication researcher at Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila focused on digital media and cultural analysis. \nThe Present Tense Series highlights conversations that address urgent questions of our moment and explores how the humanities help us understand and respond to them. This event continues that mission by asking who controls speech\, whose voices are silenced\, and why censorship matters now.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/censorship-and-related-acts-of-authoritarian-desperation/
LOCATION:DePaul University – Lincoln Park Student Center\, 2250 N. Sheffield Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260212T055339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T160517Z
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SUMMARY:WE ARE PAT // screening and Q&A with filmmaker Rowan Haber
DESCRIPTION:WE ARE PAT explores the evolution of gender identity and comedy from the ’90s to the present day through the lens of the iconic Saturday Night Live sketch\, “It’s Pat.” The film examines Pat’s origins as a joke rooted in the cultural anxiety of the ’90s around gender while drawing striking parallels to today’s culture wars around transness and queerness. Trans and non-binary comedians and culture-makers reimagine and rewrite the original Pat sketches\, using camp and humor to reclaim and re-envision an iconic character in American comedy. The film explores humor as both a tool of oppression and a radical force for change. Beyond comedy\, WE ARE PAT raises complex questions: How does art age? What responsibility does a creator have as cultural values evolve? Can we reclaim narratives that once mocked us\, transforming pain into laughter\, visibility\, and ultimately\, our own creations? (Rowan Haber\, United States\, 2025\, 86 minutes\, DCP) \nFollowing the screening\, director Rowan Haber will be joined by Bel Olid (Assistant Instructional Professor in Catalan and Spanish) for a Q&A. \nDirector Rowan Haber is an aesthetically-minded Writer/Director. An MFA graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts\, they were a Sundance Momentum Fellow\, a Sundance New Frontier Lab and Art of Practice Fellow. They were selected for the Universal Pictures Directing Lab\, AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women\, Film Independent’s Episodic Lab and Project Involve\, Outfest’s Screenwriting Lab\, and were a shadowing director on FX’s Pose. They were featured on The Alice Initiative’s 2018 list of directors ready to helm studio films\, Indiewire’s 8 Best Trans Directors Working Today\, and have been a fellow at Yaddo\, MacDowell and UCross Artist Residencies. \nBel Olid is a writer\, translator\, Assistant Instructional Professor in Catalan and Spanish at the Romance Languages & Literatures Department and Affiliated Professor at the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality\, both at University of Chicago. They became known in 2010 with the Documenta prize for their novel Una terra solitària. That same year\, they were also the recipient of the Rovelló essay prize for their book Les heroïnes contrataquen. Models literaris contra l’universal masculí a la literatura infantil i juvenil. In 2012 they won the Roc Boronat prize for La mala reputación\, a brief narrative that was widely acclaimed by critics and readers alike. They are a regular contributor to cultural media and the written press\, such as the newspaper Ara\, the magazines Caràcters and Tentacles and the cultural web Núvol. They presided the Conseil Européen des Associations de Traducteurs Littéraires (CEATL) and the association of Catalan writers\, Associació d’Escriptors en Llengua Catalana (AELC). They have published the short-stories Vents més salvatges (‘Wilder Winds’) and the illustrated albums Gegantíssima and Viure amb la Hilda\, awarded with the Apel·les Mestres. \nPresented by the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality with support from the Film Studies Center. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Doors open thirty minutes prior to showtime.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/we-are-pat-screening-and-qa-with-filmmaker-rowan-haber/
LOCATION:Film Studies Center at the University of Chicago\, 5811 S Ellis Ave\, Cobb Hall 307\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:film,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
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SUMMARY:Girl\, I Guess Voter Guide & Senate Candidate Nick Uniejewski join Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show
DESCRIPTION:Get the late night talk show experience without heading to NYC or LA! \nThe Not That Late Show is a POC- and queer-led late-night talk show hosted by Justin Swinson\, featuring an ensemble of Chicago comedians debuting brand-new material each month. NTLS is just like the late night talk shows you would see on TV (Colbert\, The Daily Show\, Last Week Tonight\, etc.)\, but with a Chicago focus. Taking place every third Wednesday at The Lincoln Lodge\, the show blends sketch comedy\, sharp interviews\, and live music from emerging local artists. Past guests have included Mayor Brandon Johnson; Writer and Educator Dr. Eve L. Ewing; Viral Chicago Attorney\, Rachel Cohen; and Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK among others. \nThis month we’ll be joined by Stephanie Skora of the Girl\, I Guess Progressive Voter Guide\, and State Senate Candidate Nick Uniejewski.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/girl-i-guess-voter-guide-senate-candidate-nick-uniejewski-join-chicagos-late-night-talk-show/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260115T173325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T062418Z
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SUMMARY:The Black Arts Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago (BACA) announces a free Town Hall Discussion: Chicago’s Black Arts Organizations…What We Can Do on Monday\, February 9\, 2026\, from 7-9pm at Black Ensemble Theater\, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago. The event is presented in association with Goodman Theatre’s 100 Free Acts of Theatre. The discussion\, followed by a light reception\, is free and open to the public. Reservations are required at bacachi.org/events-programs. \nModerated by Amina Dickerson\, Chicago professionals\, representing the spectrum of artistic disciplines\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, film\, visual and literary arts\, will be on hand to remind us of the richness and national renown of Chicago’s artistic organizations. They will also discuss the pressing challenges faced by Black arts organizations\, artists\, and arts groups\, notably in funding\, audience support\, stewardship and development of talent pipelines. \nAs moderator\, Dickerson will call upon her 35-year career\, with senior leadership roles in the non-profit\, arts\, corporate and philanthropy sectors to guide the discussion of the role and current status of Black arts. She will be joined by a distinguished panel that includes award winning female vocalist Lucy Smith; musician Shawn Wallace; theatre director Ron OJ Parson; visual artists and gallery owners Andre and Francis Guichard\, Emmy nominee and founder of Black Film Magazine Creative Cypher Troy Pryor; and Joel Hall Dancers & Center Executive Director Joseph Pindelski. \nAs national funding for the arts\, especially the minority arts\, is being reduced\, demeaned\, ignored\, and almost erased\, and following BACA’s mission and purpose\, “to increase interaction\, communication and development of black arts organizations and artists\, while delivering programs that increase their visibility\, marketability\, stability\, and sustainability\,” Town Halls and Panel Discussions\, like this one\, support Chicago’s arts organizations\, and in turn\, our artists.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-black-arts-town-hall/
LOCATION:Black Ensemble Theater\, 4450 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260128T062911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T224047Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Presents When the West Side Burned: A WTTW Chicago Stories Documentary\, Community Conversation\, and Concert
DESCRIPTION:When the West Side Burned: A WTTW Chicago Stories Documentary\, Community Conversation\, and Concert \nSaturday\, February 7\, 2026 | 4 PM – 9 PM \nKehrein Center for the Arts\n5628 W. Washington Blvd.\nChicago\, IL 60644 \nThe tragic assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. in April 1968 triggered unrest across the country\, but in Chicago\, the rage and grief that erupted in the city’s Black communities led to an unprecedented period of public mourning\, looting\, and destruction on the city’s West Side. Examining King’s close ties to Chicago and the hope he brought to residents\, how his murder brought long-simmering resentment over segregation and discrimination to a boiling point\, and how this still-recovering neighborhood continues to move forward. \nThis moving forward is a story of resilience and reclamation \n4:00 PM: Screening of When the West Side Burned — A WTTW Chicago Stories Documentary (56 minutes) \n6:00 PM: Community Conversation – Moderated by WTTW senior producer and documentarian Dan Andries\, this panel discussion will highlight the voices of West Side leaders\, some of whom were featured in the documentary. They will share memories of Dr. King and their visions for the future. \n7:00 PM: Concert – This concert will feature Orbert Davis’s original compositions from When the West Side Burned. Additionally\, music from the 1960s\, capturing the spirit of both the turbulence and the hope of that time\, will be included in the concert.\nPlease Call for Group Seating Reservations \nAdmission: $2 per person for all three Saturday events \nFor more information and tickets\, please visit www.ChiJazzPhil.org
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-jazz-philharmonic-presents-when-the-west-side-burned-a-wttw-chicago-stories-documentary-community-conversation-and-concert/
LOCATION:Kehrein Center for the Arts\, 5628 W. Washington Blvd.\, Chicago\, 60644\, United States
CATEGORIES:film,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20260112T052128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T174030Z
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SUMMARY:Rachel Cohen\, The Internet’s Favorite Lawyer\, joins Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show
DESCRIPTION:Get the late night talk show experience without heading to NYC or LA! \nThe Not That Late Show is a POC- and queer-led late-night talk show hosted by Justin Swinson\, featuring an ensemble of Chicago comedians debuting brand-new material each month. NTLS is just like the late night talk shows you would see on TV (Colbert\, The Daily Show\, Last Week Tonight\, etc.)\, but with a Chicago focus. Taking place every third Wednesday at The Lincoln Lodge\, the show blends sketch comedy\, sharp interviews\, and live music from emerging local artists. Past guests have included Mayor Brandon Johnson\, Writer and Educator Dr. Eve L. Ewing\, Stephanie Skora of the Girl I Guess Progressive Voter Guide\, and Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK amongst others. \nThis month\, Chicago attorney Rachel Cohen joins the fun for what is sure to be an amazing conversation.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rachel-cohen-the-internets-favorite-lawyer-joins-chicagos-late-night-talk-show/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20251211T052545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T052629Z
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SUMMARY:Queering Chaos Conversations @Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:What happens when we sideline shame to center pleasure as a way to play with taboo things? Let’s explore in the next Queering Chaos Conversation as we Queer Pleasure\, Play and Taboo Things. \nJoin us Tuesday Dec 16th @dorothydownstairs as @jungle915 and I bring together: \n* @joshua.aaronn_ and @loganbellchi – business partners who convene Queer Play Parties that routinely center those left at the margins in the kink scene \n* @toosweet_toni – a Black Queer woman who educates her community on the benefits of psychedelics \n* & @themamasweetz and @the_dommm a mom and her eldest child who run @witchorama_market – a monthly witch market and drag show for a conversation that conjures the futures we want by learning to play without shame. \nDoors at 6pm and our conversation begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.\nTickets are sliding scale $10-20 in advance and $20 at the door.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queering-chaos-conversations-dorothy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T050157Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20251119T232800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T232800Z
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SUMMARY:Unstoppable with author Victoria Noe
DESCRIPTION:To honor World AIDS Day\, we will hold an interview-style presentation featuring Victoria Noe led by Positively Aware Editor in Chief\, Rick Guasco. The discussion will focus on her experiences and inspiration for her newest book UNSTOPPABLE: Straight Women on the AIDS Frontlines.  \nShowcasing candid personal interviews that are complemented by extensive research\, UNSTOPPABLE highlights the critical work of straight women to end the epidemic. Also explored are their responses to new challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the current dismantling of HIV services\, research\, and treatment.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/unstoppable-with-author-victoria-noe/
LOCATION:Vivent Health + TPAN\, 5537 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125248
CREATED:20251126T190510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T190510Z
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SUMMARY:World Aids Day Panel: Raising Our Voices
DESCRIPTION:This World AIDS Day\, join us for a panel discussion featuring Tracy Baim\, Rebecca Makkai\, Victoria Noe & Rosa E. Martínez Colón.\n\n\n\nFunding for direct service and research for HIV has been decimated\, AIDS denialists have a champion leading the Department of Health and Human Services\, and international programs like PEPFAR have been destroyed. How can allies use their voices to convince the general public that these developments don’t only affect people living with HIV\, but everyone? \nThis World AIDS Day\, join us for a panel discussion featuring Tracy Baim\, Rebecca Makkai\, and Victoria Noe and moderated by Rosa E. Martínez Colón. \nTracy Baim is executive director of Press Forward Chicago\, a pooled fund for community journalism based at The Chicago Community Trust. Baim is co-founder and owner of Windy City Times. She is former publisher of the Chicago Reader newspaper. Baim has received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Chicago Headline Club and the Chicago Journalists Association. In 2014\, she was inducted into the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame. She is also in the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. She has won numerous LGBTQ community and journalism honors\, including the Community Media Workshop’s Studs Terkel Award in 2005 and the Lambda Legal Bon Foster Award in 2023. Baim has written and/or edited 14 books\, her newest is Liberating Healthcare\, a biography of Howard Brown Health. \nRosa E. Martínez Colón is a dedicated public health advocate and a founding member of CALOR\, which supports Latinos affected by HIV in Chicago. She is currently the Vice President of Housing Strategy at the Center for Housing and Health at AIDS Foundation Chicago. With over 30 years of experience\, she has led various local and national initiatives\, including serving on the Chicago Board of Health and co-chairing the Latinx Institute at the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS. She earned degrees from DePaul and North Park University. \nRebecca Makkai is the author of five books\, including New York Times bestselling I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU and THE GREAT BELIEVERS\, a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. She is Artistic Director of StoryStudio Chicago. \nDeep into her fourth career\, Victoria Noe is a Chicago-based award-winning author\, speaker and activist with two degrees in theater. Her Friend Grief series – the result of a promise she made to a dying friend – recognizes the importance of friendships in shaping our lives and illuminates an often disrespected form of grief. Noe’s long-time HIV/AIDS activism then led her to write F*g Hags\, Divas and Moms: The Legacy of Straight Women in the AIDS Community\, the groundbreaking book that honors the women who changed the course of the epidemic. Her 2023 book\, What Our Friends Left Behind: Grief and Laughter in a Pandemic\, shares the challenges faced by people who grieved a friend during COVID. With Unstoppable: Straight Women on the AIDS Frontlines\, Noe shares more stories of women in the HIV/AIDS community\, and how they’re responding to the shock and awe of 2025.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-panel-raising-our-voices/
LOCATION:Women & Children First\, 5233 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,panel-conversation
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