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SUMMARY:Planned Parenthood of Illinois Annual Celebration: Unshakable
DESCRIPTION:Planned Parenthood of Illinois – Annual Celebration: Unshakable \nChicago\, IL – Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) will host its signature fundraising event of the year\, the Annual Celebration\, on Friday\, May 1\, 2026. This year’s theme\, “Unshakable\,” reflects PPIL’s role as a resilient\, steadfast\, and trusted leader for sexual and reproductive care.\nThe Annual Celebration brings together supporters\, advocates\, and community partners to recognize PPIL’s far reaching impact and champion a collective investment in the future of accessible\, high quality care. Funds raised directly strengthen PPIL’s ability to innovate\, expand services\, and ensure that patients can rely on comprehensive health care that is unapologetic\, unwavering\, and truly unshakable.\nAnnual Celebration Guests will enjoy an engaging evening featuring a VIP reception\, seated dinner\, raffle\, DJ\, and special remarks highlighting PPIL’s enduring influence and vision for the future.\nCo-Chairs: Bernadette Chopra and Jo Ann R. Potashnick \nEvent Details\nFriday\, May 1\, 2026\n5:30 PM – VIP Reception\, 6:30 PM – Main Event\nCity Hall Events\, Chicago\, IL\nTickets and additional information are available at ppil.org/celebration.\nFor inquiries\, contact rsvp@ppil.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/planned-parenthood-of-illinois-annual-celebration-unshakable/
LOCATION:City Hall East Entrance\, 838 W Kinzie St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T190000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Magic
DESCRIPTION:Join Spider (ze/zir) for an evening of Mexican Folk Magic to honor the Full Flower Moon. This event is free and consent based. We will be engaging in communal conversations about spiritual empowerment and liberation\, doing spiritual meditations including sound and song work\, honoring our ancestors\, and learning a simple spiritual cleanse to promote soul wellness.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/full-moon-magic/
LOCATION:NO NATION 1542 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago IL\, 1542 North Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:spiritual,wellness,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T144759Z
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SUMMARY:Prominent LGBTQ+ Addiction & Mental Health Program to Open in Chicago’s “Boystown” May 4
DESCRIPTION:Chicago welcomes Los Angeles-based No Matter What Recovery (NMWR)\, a dual-diagnosis substance abuse and mental health treatment program that has helped revolutionize recovery for members of the LGBTQ+ community. The new NMWR facility — its first outside of California — will open on May 4 in Chicago’s “Boystown” neighborhood. \nFounded by Anthony Arranaga-Grayson and his husband\, Paulo Arranaga-Grayson\, NMWR will operate from a 3\,000-square-foot facility located at 3151 N. Halsted Street. The center will offer a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)\, including individual and group therapy during both daytime and evening hours\, allowing clients to return home each day. The program has earned national recognition for its LGBTQ+ affirming care\, particularly its work addressing the growing epidemic of chemsex and sexualized drug use. \nThe public — especially those with loved ones facing addiction and mental health disorders — are invited to an open house on Saturday\, May 2\, from 8 am to 2 pm. Both Anthony and Paulo will be on hand along with clinical staff to answer questions and lead tours of the facility. Drag superstar Kendall Gender of “Canada’s Drag Race” season 2 will serve as host. \nThe decision to expand to Chicago is deeply personal for the founders. Paulo has longstanding ties to the city\, having relocated there from New Orleans after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina—a time when he was struggling with addiction. \n“I was in a terrible state when I arrived in Chicago\,” Paulo recalls. “It was there that I met a nurse who changed my life by telling me\, ‘Tonight is the night you can either choose to live or die.’ Her words hit me hard—it was the wake-up call I needed. That moment changed everything.” \n“I met Paulo in recovery soon afterward\, and together we found our way out of the darkness into the meaningful\, productive lives we live today\,” adds Anthony. “We built No Matter What Recovery in part from our own journey\, and our team continues to change lives for the better. Establishing our brand of care in Chicago — what we consider our second home — felt like a natural next step.” \nKnown for its affirming and inclusive environment\, NMWR supports clients from diverse backgrounds\, many of whom have experienced discrimination\, isolation\, and rejection—factors that can contribute to mental health and substance use challenges. Research shows that LGBTQ+ adults are more than twice as likely as their heterosexual peers to use illicit drugs and nearly twice as likely to experience a substance use disorder. \nTo address these needs\, NMWR offers a range of evidence-based therapies\, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)\, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)\, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Clients also participate in specialized group sessions focused on trauma\, relapse prevention\, chemsex healing\, and Internal Family Systems. \nIn Los Angeles\, No Matter What Recovery operates five sober living homes serving up to 40 clients\, as well as a 6-bed detox facility. \nFor more information\, visit NoMatterWhatRecovery.com or call (312) 635-5229.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/prominent-lgbtq-addiction-mental-health-program-to-open-in-chicagos-boystown-may-4/
LOCATION:No Matter What Recovery\, 33151 N Halsted St\, Chicago IL\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:wellness
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SUMMARY:Queer Fiber Artist Night at Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:Bring your fiber work to Dorothy and join in a community of artists gathering at their favorite lesbian bar! \nCalling all queer fiber artists! Join us on May 4th as a night to sew\, knit\, crochet or otherwise manipulate fibers to your hearts content inside of your favorite lesbian bar. \nGather with other artists\, swap tips and enjoy each other’s artwork for the evening! \nDoors at 6pm with happy hour between 6-7. Dorothy remains open until 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Avenue. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-fiber-artist-night-at-dorothy-2/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,wellness,workshop-crafts
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Senior Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join Center on Halsted for the LGBTQ+ Senior Resource Fair on May 6 from 9:30 AM–2:30 PM at Harold Washington College\, a half-day event focused on connection\, learning\, and community. \nPlease see the schedule below: \nCheck-in desk is open: 9:30am – 12pm \nVendor Fair is open: 9:30am – 10:15am \nWorkshops and Presentations: 10:15-11:45am \nLunch and Vendor Fair: 11:45am-1pm \nWorkshop and Closing Panel: 1pm-2:30pm \nFeaturing: \nLGBTQ+ Aging Workshops and panel \nVendor Fair – Community partners & health resources \nHealth Station – Screenings + COVID-19 vaccines \nComplimentary Lunch – Catered by Harold’s Chicken (alternative meal options provided by request) \nDoor prizes will be given to the first 60 attendees and two $50 Jewel Gift Cards will be raffled off. Questions? Contact Britta Larson\, Senior Director of Pride in Aging\, at blarson@centeronhalsted.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-senior-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:market,wellness,workshop-crafts
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SUMMARY:Trans Youth & Family Action Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Trans Youth & Family Action Summit at Center on Halsted is a community-oriented event focused on supporting transgender and gender-diverse youth and their families. The summit brings together trans youth\, parents/caregivers\, and allies to connect\, learn\, share resources\, and build community in an affirming environment. \nKey elements of the Summit: \n— Community Building: It offers a space for trans youth and family members to meet others with similar experiences and foster supportive relationships.\n— Workshops & Sessions: The program often includes practical workshops and panels on topics like gender-affirming health care\, legal rights and processes (such as name changes)\, mental health\, and daily life support for trans youth and their families.\nResource Access: Attendees can connect with local organizations\, service providers\, and experts who work in areas such as healthcare\, mental health\, legal support\, and education.\n— Inclusive Participation: While the summit centers trans youth\, families (including parents\, caregivers\, and siblings) and allies are encouraged to attend; some sessions are specifically designed for family members to help them better understand how to support their trans loved ones.\n— Affirming Environment: The event is structured to be welcoming\, educational\, and empowering\, helping youth and families access information and build confidence in navigating social\, medical\, legal\, and educational systems. \nThe summit takes place over a half-day in the spring and includes a mix of informational sessions\, panels\, and opportunities to connect with peers and supportive adults.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-youth-family-action-summit/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,education,wellness,workshop-crafts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T030416Z
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Place: Indigenous Stories and the Craft of Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Founded as the nation’s first Native American woman-owned craft brewery\, Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. is redefining what beer can represent – connecting contemporary brewing to Indigenous ingredients\, ancestral foodways\, and relationships to land.\nEvery beer begins with the land and the stories tied to it. This one-night conversation brings together leading voices in brewing and Indigenous studies to explore how ingredients\, place\, and heritage shape more than just what’s in your glass. At the center is a powerful question: how do relationships to land and history influence the way beer is made—and who gets to tell those stories? \nFeaturing Shyla Sheppard and Missy Begay of Bow & Arrow Brewing (partners in business and life)\, the discussion highlights a contemporary Native business perspective rooted in Indigenous ingredients\, ancestral foodways\, and relationships to land. Their work demonstrates how brewing can reconnect people with regional ingredients and traditional knowledge systems while remaining fully engaged with modern craft brewing. Just as importantly\, Bow & Arrow uses beer as a platform for storytelling and myth-busting\, often challenging outdated perceptions and demonstrating that Native cultures and Native entrepreneurship are vibrant\, innovative\, and active today. \nMatt Gallagher of Suncatcher Brewing offers a complementary lens grounded in local agriculture and collaboration. His approach reflects a growing movement in craft brewing—one that reconnects beer to farmers\, grain\, and hops\, and rethinks brewing as a relationship to place rather than just a product. \nModerated by Madison Bastress\, Director of the D’Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies at the Newberry Library\, the conversation draws on Indigenous history and public scholarship to guide a broader discussion of stewardship\, storytelling\, and thoughtful\, responsible engagement with land and culture. \nThis event also marks the first time Bow & Arrow beer will be available in Chicago or anywhere east of the Mississippi River.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rooted-in-place-indigenous-stories-and-the-craft-of-brewing/
LOCATION:Suncatcher Brewing\, 2849 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,education,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260326T045030Z
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SUMMARY:Pride & Power: LGBTQ+ Coaching in Fitness
DESCRIPTION:This event highlights the purpose of LGBTQ+ coaches in the fitness industry\, with a focus on strength training\, nutrition\, and building inclusive spaces. Through real experiences and practical insight\, we’ll explore how identity shapes coaching\, client relationships\, and long term success in fitness. Whether you’re looking to improve your training\, better understand nutrition\, or find a space where you feel seen and supported\, this event brings together passion\, education\, and community. Join us to learn how LGBTQ+ professionals are redefining what strength\, health\, and confidence look like\, both in and out of the gym.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-power-lgbtq-coaching-in-fitness/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T031531Z
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SUMMARY:PFLAG Loves Sidetrack Annual Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:PFLAG is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting\, educating\, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Members of the group will be outside sidetrack\, greeting passersby and patrons with free hugs\, tootsie rolls and custom PFLAG buttons and stickers.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pflag-loves-sidetrack-annual-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,networking-mixer,support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T005955Z
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SUMMARY:Dear Momma II
DESCRIPTION:🌼 Join Us for a Special Celebration! 🌼\nCalling all community members! Let’s come together to honor and celebrate the incredible mothers in our community this May 10.\n✨ Event Details:\n📅 Date: May 10\n🕒 Time: 5pm to 10pm\n📍 Location: 110 E 23rd St\nGather with us for a heartwarming day filled with love\, laughter\, food\, drinks and appreciation! \n💖 RSVP at the link below:\nhttps://myqrcode.mobi/26a86437\nLet’s make this a memorable day for our amazing moms!\nFeel free to share this invite and spread the word! 🥳🌷
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dear-momma-ii/
LOCATION:2255 S. Michigan Ave.\, 2255 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260526T031011Z
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SUMMARY:Go Girl\, Saugatuck!
DESCRIPTION:Go Girl! Saugatuck is an inclusive-of-all on the female spectrum women’s weekend just two miles from Lake Michigan that’s been kicking it since 2016. \nComedy\, Burlesque\, Drag Kings\, Live Music followed by women DJs will fill your nights after days jammed with workshops\, pool games\, women vendors whose Pride is usually the same or the following weekend! \nALL EVENTS FROM FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY ARE AT THE DUNES RESORT EXCLUSIVELY\, the largest gay resort in the country. Yes\, The Dunes is popular and kinda pricey\, but we’ve arranged for no extra per person charges so fill up those rooms and come co-create a fine community at Go Girl! Saugatuck.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/go-girl-saugatuck-2/
LOCATION:The Dunes Resort\, 333 Blue Star Hwy.\, Douglas\, MI\, 49406\, United States
CATEGORIES:camping-resort,culture,dance-dj,day-party,networking-mixer,sports-recreation,wellness,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T153000
DTSTAMP:20260514T231321Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Queer Identities & Experiences: A Model of Affirming Medical Care
DESCRIPTION:Join Out With Purpose and RUSH Hospital for a presentation on gender affirming care from the medical perspective & an outline of the model of care used at RUSH.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/centering-queer-identities-experiences-a-model-of-affirming-medical-care/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:education,wellness
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