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SUMMARY:PRIDE Night - BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special PRIDE Night at Chicago Shakespeare’s North American premiere production of BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN\, Tuesday\, June 2 at 5:30 p.m. with a party before the performance at 7:00 p.m. \nGather around the “CAMPfire” for a joyful celebration to kick-off Pride Month with Western music\, dancing\, community\, and a\nsplash of camp. Each ticket to the show includes one free drink\, light bites\, and special pre-show activities in the lobby. \nBROKEBACK MOUNTAIN\nMay 28-June 28\, 2026 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\nGather around the campfire for the highly anticipated North American premiere! This sweeping love story for the ages by Ashley Robinson brings Annie Proulx’s captivating novella that inspired the Academy Award-winning film to the stage. Wyoming 1963: a wild landscape of extreme rural poverty and insular conservative communities. When Ennis and Jack take jobs on the isolated Brokeback Mountain\, all their certainties of life change forever as they flounder in unexpected emotional waters of increasing depth. Directed by Jonathan Butterell and starring Harrison Ball (former principal dancer at the New York City Ballet) as Ennis Del Mar and Jack Cameron Kay (Netflix’s Boots\, Club Kid) as Jack Twist\, this beautiful tale of an irresistible and hidden love spans twenty years. A live Country Western band onstage weaves a soulful sonic landscape as vast as the West with original songs by Dan Gillespie Sells.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-night-brokeback-mountain-at-chicago-shakespeare/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Chicago Shakespeare Theater Brokeback Mountain Hall of Fame Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Pride Reception and Performance
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-shakespeare-theater-brokeback-mountain-hall-of-fame-benefit/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,film,pride,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Blue Dress
DESCRIPTION:Blue Dress is a fast-paced queer meta-fantasy that unites Alice from Wonderland and Dorothy from Oz in a shared\, unstable world where familiar rules no longer apply. As they search for a way home\, the two encounter strange characters\, shifting realities\, and growing tensions that challenge how they see themselves and each other. What begins as an adventure becomes something deeper as both are forced to question the roles they’ve been assigned and whether they’re willing to break from them. Blending camp\, comedy\, and emotional honesty\, Blue Dress explores identity\, friendship\, and the courage it takes to define your own story. \nThis show runs Fridays in June at 7:30pm at Annoyance Theatre. 90 minutes.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/blue-dress/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:The Annoyance Theater\, 851 W Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T033259
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T005151Z
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Saturn Returns
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Molly Smith\, Saturn Returns tells the universally human story of getting older through tap dance and live music with new choreography by Smith and the dancers of Chicago Tap Theatre. Based on the Saturn return process in astrology\, this show\, the ultimate in CTT’s ’25-’26 season\, is a heartwarming snapshot of our individual pasts\, presents\, and futures.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/saturn-returns/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:The Edge Theatre\, 5451 N Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T033259
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SUMMARY:Saturn Returns
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Molly Smith\, Saturn Returns tells the universally human story of getting older through tap dance and live music with new choreography by Smith and the dancers of Chicago Tap Theatre. Based on the Saturn return process in astrology\, this show\, the ultimate in CTT’s ’25-’26 season\, is a heartwarming snapshot of our individual pasts\, presents\, and futures.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/saturn-returns/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:The Edge Theatre\, 5451 N Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Amplify Queer Joy!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chicago Playback Theatre for two evenings celebrating your true\, queer stories! Friday 6/12 @Center on Halsted\, Monday 6/15 @Flossmoor Public Library (FREE SHOW). \nThis pride month the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble is bringing queer joy to the forefront! We invite our queer community members and allies to join us and watch as we bring true stories of queer love\, laughter\, resilience\, connection\, and healing to life through the art of Playback Theatre- an interactive form of improvisational theatre centered around stories from the audience. Despite the trials and tribulations the queer community has and continues to face\, our joy shines through and thrives and we aim to amplify this joy through music\, improv and the power of community. \nWe strive to make our performances accessible to all. There is an elevator to the performance space. Chairs in the space are movable so we can make room for mobility devices. If you require specific accommodations such as sign language interpretation\, audio description\, or reserved seating for individuals with mobility challenges\, please email us at coartisticdirector@chicagoplayback.com at least 14 days prior to the event. This allows us ample time to make the necessary arrangements to ensure your experience is as seamless and enjoyable as possible.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/amplify-queer-joy-2/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T210000
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SUMMARY:Blue Dress
DESCRIPTION:Blue Dress is a fast-paced queer meta-fantasy that unites Alice from Wonderland and Dorothy from Oz in a shared\, unstable world where familiar rules no longer apply. As they search for a way home\, the two encounter strange characters\, shifting realities\, and growing tensions that challenge how they see themselves and each other. What begins as an adventure becomes something deeper as both are forced to question the roles they’ve been assigned and whether they’re willing to break from them. Blending camp\, comedy\, and emotional honesty\, Blue Dress explores identity\, friendship\, and the courage it takes to define your own story. \nThis show runs Fridays in June at 7:30pm at Annoyance Theatre. 90 minutes.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/blue-dress/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:The Annoyance Theater\, 851 W Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T005151Z
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T033259
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T030027Z
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SUMMARY:Saturn Returns
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Molly Smith\, Saturn Returns tells the universally human story of getting older through tap dance and live music with new choreography by Smith and the dancers of Chicago Tap Theatre. Based on the Saturn return process in astrology\, this show\, the ultimate in CTT’s ’25-’26 season\, is a heartwarming snapshot of our individual pasts\, presents\, and futures.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/saturn-returns/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:The Edge Theatre\, 5451 N Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T033259
CREATED:20260515T005151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T005151Z
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T153000
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SUMMARY:Saturn Returns
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Molly Smith\, Saturn Returns tells the universally human story of getting older through tap dance and live music with new choreography by Smith and the dancers of Chicago Tap Theatre. Based on the Saturn return process in astrology\, this show\, the ultimate in CTT’s ’25-’26 season\, is a heartwarming snapshot of our individual pasts\, presents\, and futures.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/saturn-returns/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:The Edge Theatre\, 5451 N Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T033259
CREATED:20260429T045354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T045445Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Dress
DESCRIPTION:Blue Dress is a fast-paced queer meta-fantasy that unites Alice from Wonderland and Dorothy from Oz in a shared\, unstable world where familiar rules no longer apply. As they search for a way home\, the two encounter strange characters\, shifting realities\, and growing tensions that challenge how they see themselves and each other. What begins as an adventure becomes something deeper as both are forced to question the roles they’ve been assigned and whether they’re willing to break from them. Blending camp\, comedy\, and emotional honesty\, Blue Dress explores identity\, friendship\, and the courage it takes to define your own story. \nThis show runs Fridays in June at 7:30pm at Annoyance Theatre. 90 minutes.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/blue-dress/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:The Annoyance Theater\, 851 W Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T033259
CREATED:20260515T005151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T005151Z
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:"Iceboy!" Pride Night Out at The Goodman
DESCRIPTION:We’re kicking off Pride Weekend at The Goodman! Celebrate community\, creativity and connection with a vibrant pre-show party and discounted tickets to the world-premiere musical comedy Iceboy!—starring Emmy Award-winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman. Join us in Goodman’s main lobbies for: live music by DJ Rae Chardonnay\, pre-show bar discounts\, light bites and a welcoming space to connect with friends and allies. Then experience Iceboy!—a hilarious\, high-energy story set in 1938 New York City\, where Broadway’s brightest star adopts a 40\,000-year-old Neanderthal who becomes an overnight sensation. \nTickets are $70 for the pre-show party and 7:30pm performance of Iceboy! with code PRIDE. \nEnter code PRIDE in the “Have a Code” field on the next age before proceeding to check out. Not valid on previously purchased tickets or in combination with other offers.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/iceboy-pride-night-out-at-the-goodman/
LOCATION:Goodman Theater\, 170 N Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T210000
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SUMMARY:Blue Dress
DESCRIPTION:Blue Dress is a fast-paced queer meta-fantasy that unites Alice from Wonderland and Dorothy from Oz in a shared\, unstable world where familiar rules no longer apply. As they search for a way home\, the two encounter strange characters\, shifting realities\, and growing tensions that challenge how they see themselves and each other. What begins as an adventure becomes something deeper as both are forced to question the roles they’ve been assigned and whether they’re willing to break from them. Blending camp\, comedy\, and emotional honesty\, Blue Dress explores identity\, friendship\, and the courage it takes to define your own story. \nThis show runs Fridays in June at 7:30pm at Annoyance Theatre. 90 minutes.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/blue-dress/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:The Annoyance Theater\, 851 W Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T033259
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T005151Z
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T033259
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T033259
CREATED:20260515T005434Z
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SUMMARY:BALLATA FEMMENELLA
DESCRIPTION:BALLATA FEMMENELLA is a moving and deeply textured journey into the largest and oldest transgender community in Europe: the femmenelle of Naples. Rooted in centuries of history and culture\, the femmenelle are an integral part of the city’s identity—at once spiritual\, social\, and political. \nThrough the voices and lived experiences of its protagonists—including activists\, artists\, sex workers\, and community leaders—the film traces both ancestral traditions and urgent contemporary struggles. It draws us into the intimate streets and hidden corners of Naples\, where history\, identity\, and daily life are inseparable. \nTheir stories illuminate lives shaped by resilience\, devotion\, exclusion\, and fierce pride\, offering a portrait that is at once intimate and expansive. \nFar from any folkloric simplification\, BALLATA FEMMENELLA stands as both a political and poetic work—a manifesto of denied identities and a declaration of love for a community without which Naples\, and perhaps Europe itself\, would be immeasurably poorer.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ballata-femmenella/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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