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SUMMARY:THE WAY A BODY GLOWS: New Work by Jessie Mott (OPENING RECEPTION June 4)
DESCRIPTION:THE WAY A BODY GLOWS: New Work by Chicago artist Jessie Mott\nJoin us on Thursday\, June 4th from 6pm-8pm for the opening of The Way a Body Glows\, a new exhibition by Jessie Mott\, curated by Vasia Rigou. \nWhere: Chicago Athletic Association: 12 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60603\nWhen: JUNE 4 from 6-8PM OPENING RECEPTION and Jessie’s New Work will be up THROUGHOUT the PRIDE Month of June! \nhttps://www.hyattexperiences.com/unbound-collection/chiub#!/e/the-way-a-body-glows-opening-reception-19a084ad/ \nCelebrate the opening of Jessie Mott’s new art exhibition\, The Way a Body Glows\, which will be on view in our 2nd floor display cases June 2nd through July 31st. Join us for an opportunity to meet the artist and curator while enjoying complimentary refreshments at the North Fireplace in the Drawing Room. \nAbout the Exhibition\nJessie Mott’s creatures rarely arrive as one thing. They slip between animal\, spirit\, portrait\, apparition\, and self. In The Way a Body Glows\, Mott presents four large-scale drawings that bring these hybrid beings into a nocturnal world of washy skies\, saturated color\, and charged intimacy. \nIntertwined forms\, impossibly long limbs\, an insect-like femme figure\, and a close-up portrait of a dik-dik-inspired creature appear as proud\, radiant presences. They are strange but tender\, fantastical but familiar\, fierce without losing their softness. In Mott’s hands\, the body becomes a site of invention: stretched\, winged\, scaled\, luminous\, and defiantly alive. \nThese new works extend the artist’s long-standing interest in the unstable borders between human and animal\, desire and vulnerability\, power and play. Here\, queerness is not treated as a theme to be decoded\, but as a force of transformation—one that reshapes bodies\, kinships\, and ways of being seen. These beings do not ask permission to exist. They hold the room with color\, humor\, elegance\, and unmistakable presence. \nAbout the Artist and Curator\nJessie Mott is a visual artist based in Chicago. Using an array of media such as painting\, drawing\, and animation\, she gives life to creatures that negotiate permeable boundaries. Mott’s work has been exhibited widely\, most recently at Goldfinch Gallery in Chicago\, and with Diane Christiansen at Hawthorn Contemporary in Milwaukee\, WI; with queer scholar and writer Chantal Nadeau at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago; and collaborative animations with artist and writer Steve Reinke\, including International Film Festival Rotterdam\, VIDEOEX International Experimental Film & Video Festival in Zürich and the Whitney Biennial in New York City. Mott has also participated in numerous art residencies\, group and solo shows throughout the United States and abroad. Mott received a B.S. from New York University and an MFA from the department of Art Theory & Practice at Northwestern University. She can be found online at jessiemott.com and on Instagram at @jessiemott. \nGreek-born Vasia Rigou is writer\, editor\, and curator exploring visual art\, culture\, architecture\, and design. She is the editor of Newcity\, Chicago’s leading culture publication\, and regularly contributes to Chicago Reader\, Artnet News\, and international magazines OnOffice and ICON. In her curatorial practice\, she explores themes of identity\, intimacy\, and belonging with exhibitions at the Chicago Artists Coalition—where she was awarded the HATCH curatorial residency—the Swedish American Museum\, the Design Museum of Chicago\, the Chicago Athletic Association\, the Museum of Danish America\, and other venues. Her traveling exhibition Lay Of(f) the Land is on view at the Ostrobothnian Museum in Finland before heading to Sweden in spring 2026. Her work can be found at rigouvasia.com and on Instagram @vasiarigou.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-way-a-body-glows-new-work-by-jessie-mott-opening-reception-june-4/
LOCATION:CHICAGO ATHELTIC ASSOCIATION\, 12 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T220000
DTSTAMP:20260611T151942Z
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SUMMARY:Give it to me gay!
DESCRIPTION:Give It To Me Gay is a variety show\, celebrating queer art and joy through many forms of comedy and performance. Each show is different\, featuring 3 unique LGBTQIA+ acts and a performance by the Give It To Me Gay ensemble. This Pride\, we want to laugh\, celebrate\, and create space for queer voices to shine onstage. Join us for a night of community\, chaos\, and unforgettable performances.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/give-it-to-me-gay/
LOCATION:The Second City\, 230 W. North Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071512Z
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SUMMARY:Banned Books Drag Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Come test your knowledge on banned books and literary censorship! Bring a team or come solo to compete for prizes in a game of trivia hosted by a local Chicago drag performer! \nHosted in partnership with the Teen Best Reads interns and The Rainbow Committee. \nFor teens 13 to 18
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/banned-books-drag-trivia/
LOCATION:Sulzer Regional\, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,drag,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T074614Z
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SUMMARY:Reel Queer STI & Film Screening (Pride Month Edition): But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of But I’m a Cheerleader (1999) and STI testing in celebration of Pride month! \nNatasha Lyonne gets her rah-rahs out in a kicky comedy about a teen whose parents believe is gay. They send her to an agency that reprograms those confused about sexual identity. But once she’s there\, Megan begins to appreciate how the other half lives. \n© Lions Gate Films\, Inc. | 85 minutes | Rated R \nDoors: 5:30 p.m. \nFilm begins: 6:00 p.m. \nProject VIDA will be on-site to provide no-cost STI testing (in a private room)\, harm reduction supplies\, and information about the resources they provide to LGBTQIA+ and HIV+ individuals.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reel-queer-sti-film-screening-pride-month-edition-but-im-a-cheerleader-1999/
LOCATION:Little Village Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 2311 S. Kedzie Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:film,pride,wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T210000
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SUMMARY:6311arts Presents May Exhibition\, Bringing Together Established Chicago Artists\, Emerging Student Voices\, and Inclusive Community Programming
DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO — This spring\, Edgewater community center 6311arts will present its May Exhibition\, a multi-faceted showcase running May 16 through July 4\, 2026\, with an opening reception on Saturday\, May 16 from 6–9 p.m. \nDesigned as both an exhibition and a gathering point for multiple strands of Chicago’s creative community\, the May Exhibition brings together work by established local artists\, emerging student makers\, and artists working within inclusive educational settings. \nQueue — Brad Gibbs\nThe center’s main gallery will feature Queue\, a presentation of works by Chicago artist Brad Gibbs\, whose mixed-media paintings combine abstraction\, layered texture\, and vivid figurative suggestion. \nArt on the Edge — Austin Special Chicago\nAlso featured is Art on the Edge\, a group presentation from Austin Special Chicago\, a program serving adults with developmental disabilities through arts-centered enrichment and community engagement. Five artists from the program\, working under the guidance of educator Edwige Massart\, will present work that underscores 6311arts’ commitment to accessibility\, expression\, and broad participation in the arts. \nAmerican Surrealism — DePaul Artist Coalition\nContinuing 6311arts’ investment in nurturing emerging local talent\, American Surrealism will present an end-of-year showcase by fifteen artists from the newly formed DePaul Artist Coalition\, a student-run organization dedicated to building community and visibility for young artists at a pivotal stage in their creative development. \nEntrance Installation — Piloto\nAnchoring the exhibition at the center’s entrance will be a life-size sculpture by Piloto\, whose sculptural practice merges mythic imagery\, found materials\, and social consciousness. Known throughout Chicago for creating works that speak to migration\, resilience\, and collective humanity\, Piloto approaches sculpture as a form of public conversation. \nTogether\, these presentations reflect 6311arts’ broader mission: to create an approachable\, neighborhood-centered venue where established artists\, young creatives\, and historically underrepresented voices can share space in meaningful dialogue. \nVisitors to the opening reception will have the opportunity to meet participating artists\, engage with a wide variety of media and perspectives\, and celebrate the ongoing growth of Chicago’s North Side arts community. \nOpening Reception\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\n6–9 p.m. \nExhibition Dates\nMay 16 – July 4\, 2026 \nLocation\n6311 N. Clark Street\, Chicago \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nFor more information:\nwww.6311arts.com\nInstagram: @6311arts
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/6311arts-presents-may-exhibition-bringing-together-established-chicago-artists-emerging-student-voices-and-inclusive-community-programming/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T073056Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Celebration with Chicago Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of Queer Chicago Icons. Celebrate Pride month while learning about LGBTQ+ Chicagoans’ contributions to art\, history and culture. \nFor all ages.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-pride-celebration-with-chicago-public-library/
LOCATION:West Pullman Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 830 W. 119th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T073247Z
CREATED:20260523T073247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T073247Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Up Trans: Ask Me Anything
DESCRIPTION:Are you a transgender or questioning teen looking for some insight on growing up trans? Do you want to learn more about the trans experience? Come ask our panel of transgender adults any questions you have about life\, love\, health\, or work. \nPresented by the Rainbow Committee. \nFor teens 14 to 18
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/growing-up-trans-ask-me-anything/
LOCATION:Sulzer Regional\, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T235223Z
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SUMMARY:Teresa Trull and Barbara Higbie: Reunion\, Pride & CD Release.
DESCRIPTION:Two national legends of women’s music return to Chicago for a rare concert. Teresa Trull & Barbara Higbie have been entertaining with their passionate and spirited music for many decades. They will celebrate Reunion\, Pride & their new CD release in time for Pride Week in Chicago. They will be joined by opening act\, Chicago’s own musical legend\, Jeannie Tanner. \nAll at the beautiful and intimate Gateway Lounge at Copernicus Center on Chicago’s Northwest Side. The venue is wheelchair accessible. There will be sign language interpreters. Tickets $35 for early bird\, $40 after May 1. A limited number of higher-priced tickets available to include a post-show dinner with the artists. Tickets at Goldenrod Records https: tinyurl.com/HigbieTrull. All proceeds benefit Trull’s family medical expenses.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/teresa-trull-and-barbara-higbie-reunion-pride-cd-release/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center\, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181134Z
CREATED:20260524T181114Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Week Navy Pier Skyline Sessions feat. Renee Goust\, The Braided Janes\, Wiliana Veras
DESCRIPTION:MUSAS is back with a special stage takeover at Navy Pier! \nJoin us for Pride at the Pier at Navy Pier’s Wave Wall Stage (600 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago) — located at the base of the iconic architectural Wave Wall stairs. \nCurated by The Braided Janes as part of Navy Pier’s Skyline Sessions\, this powerful evening of music features headliner Renee Goust alongside Chicago’s own The Braided Janes and Wiliana Veras. \nRooted in celebration\, resistance\, and community\, this women- and LGBTQ+-fronted showcase highlights the vibrant diversity and artistry thriving within our communities. \nPerforming Artists\nThe Braided Janes are an internationally acclaimed bilingual trio blending post-punk energy with tropi-alt rock influences. Recognized by NPR\, PBS\, and Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Relations\, the Chicago-based band creates music rooted in movement\, identity\, and cultural connection. \nWiliana Veras is a Dominican-American singer-songwriter whose soulful blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms\, jazz\, folk\, and alternative influences creates an intimate yet powerful sound deeply connected to storytelling\, ancestry\, and healing. \nHeadliner Renee Goust is an award-winning queer Mexican singer-songwriter known for her fearless fusion of regional Mexican music\, folk\, and social activism. Through humor\, vulnerability\, and unapologetic authenticity\, her music champions LGBTQ+ visibility and social justice. \nAs MUSAS celebrates 5 years in the making\, this event marks the beginning of an even bigger vision to uplift women\, LGBTQ+\, and multicultural artists through music\, art\, and community-centered programming. \nThank you for supporting our programming — and stay tuned for what’s next. \ndetails at\nhttps://linktr.ee/TheBraidedJanes
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-week-navy-pier-skyline-sessions-feat-renee-goust-the-braided-janes-wiliana-veras/
LOCATION:The Burlington\, 3425 W. Fullerton Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T164238Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special story time where we share books\, songs\, movement and rhymes with a special guest!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/drag-story-time-2/
LOCATION:Uptown Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 929 W. Buena Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T143000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071555Z
CREATED:20260523T071555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T071555Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Tie-Dye Party
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate Pride Month with a Tie Dye Party! Bring your clean white t-shirts or anything in need of some extra color! Extra t-shirts and tie-dye will be provided. \nFor participants ages 12-18.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-tie-dye-party/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 1150 W. Fullerton Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T173000
DTSTAMP:20260604T142038Z
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SUMMARY:Redtwist Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “Deserted\,” June 14 - August 2
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Redtwist Theatre presents Deserted\, playing June 14 through August 2\, a world premiere by Melanie Coffey and directed by Laura Sturm\, at Redtwist Theatre\, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. \nJodie and Emma don’t want to live in the city anymore. With dreams of a new life\, a will to work hard and a generous grant\, they set out into a desertified landscape. They nurture their garden in a dying world\, but between a scorching climate and a very hungry neighbor\, farming provides more challenges than anticipated. The couple struggles to plant their own roots and comes to realize growing on dead land may be a bigger challenge than expected. Will a dying Earth leave them deserted? \nThe Deserted cast includes Macaria Chaparro Martinez (she/they\, Jodie); Hannah McCauley (she/her\, Emma); Emma Mansfield (she/they\, Neighbor); Shenise Danyel (she/her\, Cam) and Dontaye Albert (he/him\, Hiker). \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. with a total running time of two hours including one intermission. Single tickets are now on sale for $10 – $60 at RedtwistTheatre.org with discounts available for seniors\, students and veterans with pay-what-you-can for all Friday night performances.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/redtwist-theatre-company-presents-world-premiere-of-deserted-june-14-august-2-2/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Redtwist Theater\, 1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T183000Z
CREATED:20260524T183000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T183000Z
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SUMMARY:New Works 2026 - Thursday\, 06/25
DESCRIPTION:Synapse Arts and the 2026 New Works artists Aurora Tabar\, Christine Shallenberg\, and Qū Jié 曲洁 invite you to our culminating performances! The annual New Works program provides rehearsal space\, mentorship\, career building\, and stipends to support underrepresented dance artists as they try new things. All events take place at Berger Park Cultural Center\, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd in Chicago. \nThis ticket page is for THURSDAY\, JUNE 25 at 7:00 pm\, the “preview” night for both projects. \nIt is important to note that the performances are different each day:\nThursday 06/25 – “preview” night for both projects\nFriday 06/26 – Qū Jié 曲洁 ONLY\nSaturday 06/27 – Christine Shallenberg/Aurora Tabar ONLY\nSunday 06/28 – both projects
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/new-works-2026-thursday-06-25/
LOCATION:Berger Park Cultural Center\, 6205 N Sheridan Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260618T180231Z
CREATED:20260618T180231Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Country Pride @ Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:Dorothy welcomes #QueerCountry Bandwagon for the third year to host a Queer Country Pride show. This year they will be joined by Kelsey Montanez. Expect queer tunes\, great musicianship — and maybe even some country line dancing!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-country-pride-dorothy/
LOCATION:Dorothy Downstairs\, 2500 West Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T223000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032624Z
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SUMMARY:Oil Lamp Theater Presents “The Last Five Years\,” June 5 - July 5
DESCRIPTION:Oil Lamp Theater presents The Last Five Years\, written and composed by Jason Robert Brown and directed by Christina Ramirez\, June 5 – July 5\, at Oil Lamp Theater\, 1723 Glenview Road. \nThe Last Five Years debuted at Northlight Theatre in 2001 and returns to the North Shore after runs on Broadway\, Off-Broadway\, the West End and\, most recently\, a concert version at Radio City Music Hall with Tony\, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt and Golden Globe and NBR winner Rachel Zegler. Jason Robert Brown’s musical masterpiece The Last Five Years is a widely beloved show and the Drama Desk Award-winner for Outstanding Music\, taking audiences on the romantic rollercoaster of Jamie and Cathy as they fall in… and out of love over the last five years. Told from each individual’s perspective – one chronologically and one backwards – audiences will be swept into the unique storytelling and find an anti-love story full of humor and heart. \nThe cast of The Last Five Years includes Abraham Deitz-Green (he/him\, Jamie); Lili Galluzzo (she/they\, Cathy); Eli Blanks (he/him\, Jamie U/S) and Kaitie Bonds (she/her\, Cathy U/S). \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with additional Wednesday performances Wednesday\, June 10 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Wednesday June 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday\, June 24 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Wednesday July 1 at 7:30 p.m. There are no performances on Saturday July 4. Tickets are on sale now for $30 for previews and $55 for the run at OilLampTheater.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/oil-lamp-theater-presents-the-last-five-years-june-5-july-5/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Oil Lamp Theater\, 1723 Glenview Road\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T223000
DTSTAMP:20260522T042625Z
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SUMMARY:Tin Drum Theatre Company Presents “Southern Rapture”\, June 11 - 28 at Theater Wit
DESCRIPTION:Tin Drum Theatre Company is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the Chicago premiere of Southern Rapture at Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, June 11 – 28\, written by Eric Coble and directed by Jason Palmer.\nIn the heart of the Bible Belt\, a local theatre company announces it will stage a play called Rapture in America—complete with seven seconds of male nudity—sending the city into a frenzy. Based on actual events\, Eric Coble’s Southern Rapture turns this civic eruption into a wickedly funny satire about artistic freedom\, arts funding\, the weaponization of civic institutions and what happens when conviction outruns common sense.\nOriginally commissioned by Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte\, Southern Rapture draws directly from one of the city’s most explosive cultural battles. In 1996\, Charlotte Repertory Theatre announced a production of Angels in America.. The district attorney attempted to bring criminal charges\, however\, emergency court injunctions required the show to open. “Good Morning America” broadcast a train-wreck debate\, turning a local arts dispute into a national spectacle.\nEighteen months later\, county commissioners retaliated by slashing $2.5 million in arts funding\, destabilizing organizations across the city. Although much of that funding was later restored\, the interruption sent lasting ripples through Charlotte’s artistic landscape. Charlotte Rep won the Angels battle\, but the controversy produced long-term consequences that cost it the war. Amid donor fatigue\, mounting financial strain and leadership turnover\, the company closed permanently in 2005.\nThe performance schedule is Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 with $15 student tickets and may be purchased at TinDrumTheatre.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/tin-drum-theatre-company-presents-southern-rapture-june-11-28-at-theater-wit-2/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T220000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032430Z
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SUMMARY:The Factory Theater Presents “Two Out Of Three Falls” By Bill Daniel\, June 4 – July 18
DESCRIPTION:The Factory Theater\, 1623 W. Howard St.\, is proud to present Two Out of Three Falls\, June 4 – July 18\, written by Bill Daniel and directed by Ashley Yates. Previews are Thursday\, June 4 and Friday\, June 5 at 8 p.m. with an understudy preview performance on Saturday\, June 6 at 8 p.m. The press opening is Thursday\, June 11 at 8 p.m. The regular performance schedule is Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Industry night is Monday\, July 13 at 8 p.m. Performances are held at The Factory Theater\, 1623 W. Howard St.\nIn 1987\, wrestling legend King Kong Bruiser was murdered and his killer walked away clean. In 2019\, Johanna Goodish\, daughter of the Bruiser\, is unable to step out of his shadow. She plans to do the one thing that might shake off the ghost: kill the man who killed her dad\, in the middle of the ring\, live on pay-per-view.\nThe tickets are $30 and may be purchased through the box office by calling 312-275-5757 or by visiting TheFactoryTheater.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-factory-theater-presents-two-out-of-three-falls-by-bill-daniel-june-4-july-18-2/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:The Factory Theater\, 1623 W. Howard St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T182159Z
CREATED:20260524T182159Z
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SUMMARY:All White Gay Pride Kick Off Yacht
DESCRIPTION:A white affair Gay Pride kick off event on the water of Chicago downtown area event on the Anita Dee 2
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/all-white-gay-pride-kick-off-yacht/
LOCATION:Anita Dee 2\, 200 N. Breakwater\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:cruise,dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T075613Z
CREATED:20260523T075613Z
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SUMMARY:Skokie Pride 2026
DESCRIPTION:Family friendly fun for Pride Month! Stop by St. Peter’s booth at Skokie Pride to say hi\, get a rainbow heart pin\, and do a craft! \nSt. Peter’s UCC is excited to see everyone at Skokie Pride again this year! We love being with our LGBTQIA+ sisters\, brothers\, and others\, sons and daughters\, mothers and dads\, shes\, hes\, theys\, and thems! Stop by our booth to say hi\, do a craft\, or pick up a rainbow heart pin.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/skokie-pride-2026/
LOCATION:Oakton Park\, 4701 Oakton St.\, Skokie\, IL\, 60076\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T230000
DTSTAMP:20260523T164339Z
CREATED:20260523T164339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T164339Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Metal Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come hangout for two nights of absolute madness! Grab a friend and throw down in the pit!\nCome celebrate love and community with us for our third year running!🫶🤘🏳️‍🌈 \nFriday 26th\nWretched Tongues\nPsithurism\nGutnoose\nBullseye\nFilth Spewer\nKeep\nMs Bull Heather\nKnow pain \nSaturday 27th\nI The Breather\nBackbiter\nCarrion Throne\nEighty Sixed\nFlesh Carving (ex-discoveries)\nVulge\nKingz and Thievez\nNo Future\nNo Advocate\nStrain
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-metal-fest-2026/
LOCATION:WC Social Club\, 920 Roosevelt Road\, West Chicago\, IL\, 60185\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T010000
DTSTAMP:20260604T143256Z
CREATED:20260604T143256Z
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SUMMARY:DAVELAPALOOZA 4
DESCRIPTION:DAVELAPALOOZA 4 is back in Chicago for three unforgettable days of DJs\, dancing\, and community. This year’s event features 33 hours of in-person DJ sets at Meeting House Tavern\, combined with 23 hours of global Twitch raid-train sets\, creating a 56-hour continuous DJ livestream and IRL dance party. \nLINEUP: \nLineup \n \nIN-PERSON TICKETS ($15 – $100): \nD4 In-Person Tickets \n \nVIRTUAL TICKETS (FREE – $100): \nD4 Community Support
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/davelapalooza-4-2/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Meeting House Tavern\, 5025 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T183000
DTSTAMP:20260618T181415Z
CREATED:20260618T181240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T181415Z
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SUMMARY:Life Out Loud: Voices of Pride
DESCRIPTION:Three friends journey through a gallery of stories from LGBTQ+ people\, past and present. Together\, they investigate history’s torn out pages\, discovering the power of authentic friendship and creating new ideas to expand our understanding of gender and sexuality. This charming\, funny\, and interactive play uses poetry and improv to introduce gender expansive vocabulary\, healthy coping mechanisms\, and often forgotten Black and Asian queer history. Starring Haven A.J. Crawley\, Jett Pasia\, and Ua Smith. Written by Dionne Addai\, with the Life Out Loud Ensemble and Theatrical Consultation from Lexi Saunders including contributed pieces from Zahra Baker and Aimy Tien.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/life-out-loud-voices-of-pride/
LOCATION:Gill Park\, 825 W Sheridan\, Chicago\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T041409Z
CREATED:20260429T041409Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T223000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034959Z
CREATED:20260430T034959Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Pride All-White Yacht Party & After Party!
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Chicago Pride Weekend the right way—sailing through the city for an unforgettable All-White Yacht Party on the river! 🌈🚢✨ \nStep aboard the Anita Dee II for a high-energy cruise across 3 levels with 3 DJs bringing nonstop vibes all night. Whether you’re posted on the upper deck catching skyline views or turning up on the dance floor\, this is your moment to show up and show out. \nHosted by: Trina TruLuv & Pooda FreeSmoke \nBeats by: DJ TayLuv\, DJ Darryl Garcon & DJ Jukie ThaKidd \nAll-White attire is recommended\, not required. \nDock + Cruise Details \nMeet us: DuSable Harbor\, 200 N. Breakwater Access\, Chicago\, IL\nBoarding: 6:00 PM\nDeparture: 6:30 PM (sharp)\nReturn: 10:30 PM\n🚗 Parking: Limited parking available at XXX location. Uber or Lyft is highly recommended. \n🎉 After Party (Included!) \nWhen we dock\, the night keeps going—immediately after at Bassline\, 2239 S. Michigan Avenue. Just show your wristband at the door and you’re in. \nPull up ready to celebrate Chicago Pride! 🥂🌈
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-pride-all-white-yacht-party-after-party/
LOCATION:Anita Dee Yacht Charters\, 200 N. Breakwater Access\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:cruise,dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T183135Z
CREATED:20260524T183135Z
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SUMMARY:New Works 2026 - Friday\, 06/26
DESCRIPTION:Synapse Arts and the 2026 New Works artists Aurora Tabar\, Christine Shallenberg\, and Qū Jié 曲洁 invite you to our culminating performances! The annual New Works program provides rehearsal space\, mentorship\, career building\, and stipends to support underrepresented dance artists as they try new things. All events take place at Berger Park Cultural Center\, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd in Chicago. \nThis ticket page is for FRIDAY\, JUNE 26 at 7:00 pm with Qū Jié 曲洁 ONLY. \nIt is important to note that the performances are different each day:\nThursday 06/25 – “preview” night for both projects\nFriday 06/26 – Qū Jié 曲洁 ONLY\nSaturday 06/27 – Christine Shallenberg/Aurora Tabar ONLY\nSunday 06/28 – both projects
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/new-works-2026-friday-06-26/
LOCATION:Berger Park Cultural Center\, 6205 N Sheridan Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T165329Z
CREATED:20260521T165329Z
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SUMMARY:“The Last Word\,” an Adventure Screenplay with a Cocktail Experience\, Announces Summer Performances
DESCRIPTION:The Last Word\, created by Declan Grogan\, announces performance dates each month from May to August\, at the iO Theater\, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. \nThe Last Word is the ONLY craft cocktail progression paired with a screenplay. The story is based on Chartreuse\, a real-life liqueur that sells millions of bottles every year\, but only two people in the world know how to make it. When Mike finds one dying in the woods and is given the only known copy of the recipe\, he has to decide whether to return it to the monastery that keeps it safe or die trying. Audiences may experience a high-action comedy script complete with lights\, sound\, music and other fun surprises throughout the night\, including four cocktails crafted specifically for each act of the show. Finally\, at The Last Word\, there is only one rule: No one knows what will happen tonight. Content warning: flashing lights\, loud sounds\, profanity and depictions of violence. \nThe performance schedule is Thursday\, May 28 at 7 p.m.\, followed by Friday\, June 26\, Friday\, July 31 and Friday\, August 28 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $50 for both general admission and the drink package\, which includes four specialty cocktails and $20 for general admission tickets without the cocktail experience. Tickets are available at thelastwordshow.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-last-word-an-adventure-screenplay-with-a-cocktail-experience-announces-summer-performances/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:iO Theater\, 1501 N Kingsbury\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T145214Z
CREATED:20260429T045354Z
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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:20260604T145118Z
CREATED:20260515T005151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T145118Z
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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:20260626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T144614Z
CREATED:20260604T144614Z
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SUMMARY:Gay for Pay: Pride Edition
DESCRIPTION:Gay for Pay returns to the Lincoln Lodge to celebrate Pride Month and the show’s 3-year anniversary! Hosts Dan Hickey and Mary Fiala present Chicago’s funniest queers and comics in a leather-studded lineup that will make you cackle with gay joy. You’ll see standup from Kelli Tosic\, Sierra Kenyon\, Ron Popp\, and Mantra Radhakrishnan\, improv by Fruity Cousins\, and drag by Deon Glass. End your Pride with a slam-bang finish that’ll make you wish June was twice as long. Rinse off the glitter later\, it’s time to party.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gay-for-pay-pride-edition/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,drag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T223000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171929Z
CREATED:20260521T165616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T171929Z
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SUMMARY:Jackalope Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play\,” May 28 - July 6
DESCRIPTION:Jackalope Theatre Company is proud to present the world premiere of Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play\, written and directed by Terry Guest\, May 28 – July 6\, at the Broadway Armory Park\, 5917 N Broadway St. \nAndy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play is set in New York City where Andy Warhol (no\, not that Andy Warhol) is stuck. He hasn’t finished a painting in years and has no new ideas. When a mysterious actress named Marilyn Monroe (no\, not that Marilyn Monroe) stumbles into his life\, she sends him down an epic path of madness\, murder\, betrayal and the desperate pursuit of fame\, sex and beauty. Andy Warhol presents: The Cocaine Play is a 100% fake story about 100% real people that spans three decades and asks how far one is willing to go for the chance at superstardom. \nThe performance schedule is Mondays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with no Friday or Saturday evening performances on July 3 and July 4. Tickets are $15 – $45 with student and Edgewater resident discounts available. Subscription and single tickets are now available at JackalopeTheatre.org or call/text the box office at 773.340.2543.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jackalope-theatre-company-presents-world-premiere-of-andy-warhol-presents-the-cocaine-play-may-28-july-6-2/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Broadway Armory Park\, 5917 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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