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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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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
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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
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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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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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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
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SUMMARY:BKA Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION:Black & Kinky Academy\, a multi-day Black-led kink education conference held in the heart of Chicago. Designed by and for us\, this gathering offers workshops\, classes\, panels\, and social events that center BIPOC voices\, bodies\, and experiences in kink and BDSM. Whether you’re new to the scene or deeply embedded in your journey\, this weekend is about skill-building\, joy\, reclamation\, and connection. This space is welcoming to all BIPOC identifying people who are seeking community\, education and pleasure.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bka-weekend-2026/
LOCATION:Host Hotel Chicago
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,wellness,workshop
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SUMMARY:Red\, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam 2026
DESCRIPTION:A unique and inspiring event-the second annual Red\, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam. Join us on Saturday July 18 at Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for an uplifting afternoon hosted by Chicago’s spoken word diva and entrepreneurial Storie Devereaux. This event is not just about poetry\, but also about raising awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS\, Breast Cancer\, and Urban Violence/Domestic Violence on our community through spoken word and music. Over $2\,000 in cash and prizes.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/red-pink-purple-polka-dot-poetry-slam-2026/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,literary-poetry,wellness
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722
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SUMMARY:Eliminating HIV Stigma Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE 🗓️ AFC and Pride Action Tank are proud to host the Eliminating HIV Stigma Summit–a day centered on dismantling the stigma impacting our communities. \n🗓️ Date: Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 8:00 am-4:30 pm\n📍 Place: Kabeer Hall/Loyola University Water Tower Campus\n🎯 Theme: “Shifting the Narrative: Empowering Voices\, Inspiring Hope\, Transforming Lives” \n✨What to Expect:\n✔️Powerful information from our keynote speaker\, breakout sessions\, and panel discussions featuring people with lived experience\n✔️ Access to local resources and support networks\n✔️ Networking with the community \nSAVE THE DATE 🗓️\nMore details coming soon!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/eliminating-hiv-stigma-summit-2026/
LOCATION:TBA Chicago
CATEGORIES:conference,wellness
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SUMMARY:Dignity Dash 5K benefiting Brave Space Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Brave Space Alliance’s Dignity Dash 5K fundraiser returns this year to make the statement that trans people have always been and will always be here; and we will not just survive\, but thrive. \nThis is more than a race — it’s a movement. \nJoin us in “Thriving Through the Finish Line.” \nThe Dignity Dash is not just about running\, it’s about being in community and showing up loud\, proud\, and exactly as we are. The Dash is about taking up space and refusing to allow our vibrant existence to be denied. This year\, BSA’s Dignity Dash is raising funds to stock our Dignity Suite with identity-affirming resources of all kinds\, including new binders and packers\, wigs and hair packs\, and gender-affirming surgery care packages. \nWe’re taking strides toward a future where trans people are supported beyond just being seen and building a world of Brave Spaces like ours. \nWe are committed to making this event accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate\, please contact: troyt@bravespacealliance.org
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dignity-dash-5k-benefiting-brave-space-alliance/
LOCATION:AIDS Garden Chicago\, 3003 N Lakefront Trail\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,outdoor,sports-recreation,wellness
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