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SUMMARY:Open Call for New Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Glenwood Dance Studio on Sun. March 1st for our first practice for the 2026 season. \nWe are a Country Dancing performing group The Second City Outlaws. It’s a great way to meet people doing a really fun activity. We perform in summer festivals and parades including the Chicago Pride Parade. NOW is the time to get involved in the COUNTRY DANCING FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT ahead. All you have to do is reply and let us know! \nIt’s OK if you are inexperienced or a new dancer. We’ll teach you everything you need to know every week at practice.\nOnce a week on Sundays from 6-8 PM as well as performances (Midsommarfest/Pride Parade/Sundays on State/Market Days and others) \nIt’s completely FREE to be a Dancer with Second City Outlaws thanks to the generous support of our Sponsors!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/open-call-for-new-dancers/
LOCATION:Glenwood Dance Studio\, 7017 N Glenwood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride,sports-recreation,wellness,workshop
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SUMMARY:Affinity's Burning Bowl 2026: Waves of Resistance & Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Let’s gather for Burning Bowl 2026 to reflect\, reset\, connect\, and recognize the contributions of community members. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Burning Bowl 2026: Waves of Resistance & Resilience\, on Sunday\, March 22\, from 1-4pm at UIC Student Center West\, 828 S Wolcott Avenue\, Ste 242\, Chicago\, IL. \nLots has happened since last year’s Burning Bowl Ceremony\, and we have much to celebrate and look forward to at this year’s gathering. Bring your intentions\, open minds and hearts\, dancing shoes\, and appetite. We look forward to another joyful gathering with our beloved community. And please invite others! \nBurning Bowl is a long-honored Affinity tradition of centering reflection and renewal that helps us clarify our intentions\, release old habits that get in our way\, and set goals for our next chapter. We recognize outstanding individuals for their service within the Black LGBTQ Community with the Barbara “Robbie” Smith Award of Excellence\, and community members share their aspirations and ideas for future Affinity programs and initiatives. \nRSVPs required by Thursday\, March 19\, at 5pm CST for headcount and catering capacity.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/affinitys-burning-bowl-2026-waves-of-resistance-resilience/
LOCATION:UIC Student Center West\, 828 South Wolcott Avenue #Suite 242\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,spiritual,wellness
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SUMMARY:TDOV Legal Advocacy with Chicago Therapy Collective
DESCRIPTION:Along with our associates at the Chicago Commission on Human Relations \, we invite trans\, non-binary and gender expansive folks to learn about their rights in housing and employment and ways to file discrimination claims with the professional support of our joint teams. 🏳️‍⚧️
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/tdov-legal-advocacy-with-chicago-therapy-collective/
LOCATION:Kimball Arts Center\, 1757 N. Kimball Ave.\, 2F\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,wellness,workshop
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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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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/
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SUMMARY:TDOV Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility by uplifting trans poets\, musicians\, dancers\, comedians and more!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/tdov-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Book Club Chicago\, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music,culture,theater-performance,wellness
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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
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