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SUMMARY:Xempasúchil: Día de los Muertos en la Calle 26
DESCRIPTION:The Little Village Chamber’s two-day Día de los Muertos celebration turns participating businesses along the 26th Street corridor into neighborhood stops for remembrance and discovery. Visitors can follow the organizer’s map to traditional ofrendas\, live Catrina and Catrín appearances\, free traditional food and drinks\, and commemorative photo booths. Programming runs from 11am to 6pm on both Saturday\, October 31 and Sunday\, November 1. Admission is free.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/xempasuchil-dia-de-los-muertos-en-la-calle-26-2/
LOCATION:Various locations
CATEGORIES:culture,festival
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SUMMARY:Xempasúchil: Día de los Muertos en la Calle 26
DESCRIPTION:The Little Village Chamber’s two-day Día de los Muertos celebration turns participating businesses along the 26th Street corridor into neighborhood stops for remembrance and discovery. Visitors can follow the organizer’s map to traditional ofrendas\, live Catrina and Catrín appearances\, free traditional food and drinks\, and commemorative photo booths. Programming runs from 11am to 6pm on both Saturday\, October 31 and Sunday\, November 1. Admission is free.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/xempasuchil-dia-de-los-muertos-en-la-calle-26-3/
LOCATION:Various locations
CATEGORIES:culture,festival
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SUMMARY:Music Theater Works Presents “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville\,” October 8 - November 1
DESCRIPTION:Music Theater Works is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the third production of its 2026 season\, Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville\, in the North Theatre\, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie\, 9501 Skokie Blvd.\, Skokie\, October 8 – November 1. Escape to Margaritaville has a book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley\, with music and lyrics by Jimmy Buffett. Music Theater Works’ production is directed and choreographed by Brenda Didier with co-director Sarafina Vecchio and co-choreographer Clayton Cross and music directed by Linda Madonia. \nMusic Theater Works presents the first professional production of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville in Chicago since its pre-Broadway run. Set sail for a tropical getaway with this feel-good musical packed with island vibes and beloved Buffett classics. This lighthearted romantic comedy follows Tully\, a laid-back island singer\, and Rachel\, a career-focused tourist\, as their worlds collide at a beachfront resort. With a story about adventure\, self-discovery and living life to the fullest\, Escape to Margaritaville is the ultimate musical vacation for Parrot Heads and newcomers alike. \nThe cast of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville includes Brian Acker (he/him\, Tully); Kate McQuillan (she/her\, Rachel); Khaki Pixley (she/her\, Tammy); Chase Grabowski (he/him\, Brick); Tamara Batiest (she/her\, Marley); Brian James (he/him\, J.D.); Matt Frye (he/him\, Chadd/ensemble/U/S Brick); Lili Galluzzo (she/they\, ensemble/U/S Rachel); Mackenzie Furlett (she/her\, ensemble/U/S Tammy/dance captain); Andrew Faggion (he/him\, Ted/ensemble/U/S Tully); Mikala Curless (she/her\, ensemble); Ivan James (he/him\, ensemble/U/S J.D./non-equity deputy); Jacob Merschel (he/they\, Jamal/ensemble); Kelcy Taylor (she/her\, ensemble/U/S Marley); Kenny Miller (any with respect\, ensemble/swing) and Juliet Lopez-Gutierrez (she/her\, ensemble/swing). \nThe performance schedule is Saturday\, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.\, Sunday\, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. (Post-show discussion)\, Wednesday\, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m.\, Friday\, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturday\, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.\, Sunday\, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. (Post-show discussion)\, Wednesday\, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m.\, Friday\, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturday\, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted performance)\, Sunday\, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.\, Wednesday\, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m.\, Friday\, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturday\, Oct 31 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday\, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are now on sale from $19.50 to $106 with tickets for guests 25 years old and younger available at half-price at MusicTheaterWorks.com or by calling the Music Theater Works box office at the North Shore Center\, 847.673.6300. Memberships for the 2026 season are also available at MusicTheaterWorks.com and group discounts for 10 or more people are available by contacting JRuffner@MusicTheaterWorks.org. \nPhoto by Steven Townshend/Distant Era
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/music-theater-works-presents-jimmy-buffetts-escape-to-margaritaville-october-8-november-1/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:North Shore Center for Performing Arts\, 9501 Skokie Blvd.\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row\,” October 15 - November 15 at Theater Wit
DESCRIPTION:Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast\, creative and production teams for the first production in its 2026 – 2027 season\, Mud Row\, written by Dominique Morisseau and directed by Malkia Stampley\, October 15 – November 15\, in Theater One at Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. \nSet in the historically Black neighborhood of Mud Row in West Chester\, Pennsylvania\, two generations of sisters protect and defy the legacy of their foremothers in this surprisingly funny\, thrilling and ultimately hopeful play from Tony Nominee and MacArthur “Genius” Grant Recipient Dominique Morisseau. Mud Row deftly shifts between past and present exploring themes of identity\, belonging and the complexities of heritage through the lives of several Black women and men\, each with their own struggles and aspirations. \nThe cast of Mud Row includes Ayanna Bria Bakari (she/her\, Regine); Toccara Castleman (she/her\, Frances); Alexis Janae (she/her\, Elsie); Tiffany Renee Johnson (she/her\, Toshi); Jabari Khaliq (he/him\, Tyriek); Jamaque Thomas (he/him\, Davin); Maureen Azzun (she/her\, Toshi U/S); Quenna Barrett (she/her\, Regine U/S); Emefa Dzodzomenyo (she/her\, Elsie U/S); Reginald Hemphill (he/him\, Davin U/S) and Solomon Langley (he/him\, Tyriek U/S). \nThe creative and production team for Mud Row includes Malkia Stampley (she/her\, director); Lo Williams (she/her\, associate director); Jean E. Compton (she/her\, stage manager); Matthew R. Chase (he/him\, production manager); Jyreika Guest (she/her\, violence & intimacy designer); Abhi Shrestha (they/them\, dramaturg); Shadana Patterson (she/her\, voice & text coach); Sydney Lynne (she/her\, scenic designer); Amanda Herrmann (they/them\, properties designer); Levi Wilkins (he/him\, lighting designer); Christopher Kriz (he/him\, composer & sound designer); Evelyn Danner (she/her\, costume designer); Aubrey Pierce (she/her\, scenic supervisor); Nicholas Chamernik (he/him\, lighting supervisor); Gabriela Carrillo (she/her\, wardrobe supervisor); Adelina Feldman-Schultz\, Tertulia Creative Solutions (she/her\, casting director); Marti Lyons (she/her\, artistic director); Margaret McCloskey (she/her\, executive director); Christina Casano (she/her\, creative producer); Missy Preston (they/the\, development manager) and John Craig (they/he\, operation manager). \nRegular performances are Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturdays at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Subscriptions for the 2026 – 2027 season and single tickets are on sale now at RemyBumppo.org for $34 – $55. Groups of 10 or more may call the Theater Wit Box Office at 773.975.8150 to receive group discounts and make reservations. \nHeadshot Block:\nTop Row: (L to R) Ayanna Bria Bakari (Regine); Toccara Castleman (Frances);\nAlexis Janae (Elsie); Tiffany Renee Johnson (Toshi)\nMiddle Row: (L to R) Jabari Khaliq (Tyriek); Jamaque Thomas (Davin); Maureen\nAzzun (Toshi U/S); Quenna Barrett (Regine U/S)\nBottom Row: (L to R) Emefa Dzodzomenyo (Elsie U/S); Reginald Hemphill (Davin\nU/S); Solomon Langley (Tyriek U/S)
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/remy-bumppo-theatre-company-presents-mud-row-october-15-november-15-at-theater-wit-2/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Tin Drum Theatre Company Presents the Chicago Premiere\, “A Dark Wood\,” October 15 - November 1
DESCRIPTION:Tin Drum Theatre Company announces the Chicago premiere of A Dark Wood\, October 15 – November 1\, written by Eric Coble and directed by Steve Needham\, at Studio 44 in the Greenhouse Theater Center\, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. \n“The Fix” was supposed to correct everything that had gone wrong with the country. Now\, three members of a shattered family\, Earthworm\, Hummingbird and Armadillo\, occupy different corners of a society in free-fall\, each surviving in their own way. Earthworm squats in no-man’s land beside his only friend\, desperate to cross the river border and begin a new life. Hummingbird hides in a boarded-up apartment\, secretly reading books with a fugitive teacher who will do anything to keep both her — and the resistance — alive. Armadillo stands alone in her police armor searching for justice\, or perhaps forgiveness. Which of them will make it to Paradise and what will it cost? Does such a place even exist? \nA Dark Wood ensemble cast includes Renzo Vicente (he/him\, Earthworm)\, Delaney Vallese (she/her\, Hummingbird)\, Marlee Feacher (she/her\, Armadillo)\, Carlos Andrés Mai (he/they\, Montrose)\, Shannon Leigh Webber (she/her\, Miss Vivian)\, and Raúl Alonso (he/him\, Dipper)\, Eric Hinkle (he/him\, U/S Earthworm)\, Bryce Ranee (she/her\, U/S Hummingbird)\, Anika Flores (she/her\, U/S Armadillo)\, Dimitri Marinakos (he/him\, U/S Montrose)\, Renae Stone (she/her\, U/S Miss Vivian)\, and Michael Stejskal (he/him\, U/S Dipper). \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturdays at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. The Understudy Performance is Saturday\, Oct. 31 at 2:30 p.m. There will be a post-show talk-back with playwright Eric Coble after a select performance date\, to be announced. Tickets are $29 with $15 student tickets. Tickets are on sale at TinDrumTheatre.com or by calling the Greenhouse Theater Company box office at 773.404.7336.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/tin-drum-theatre-company-presents-the-chicago-premiere-a-dark-wood-october-15-november-1-2/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:The Greenhouse Theater Center\, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:The Factory Theater Presents the World Premiere of “Radical Futures\,” October 9 - November 21
DESCRIPTION:The Factory Theater and Artistic Director Michael Jones are proud to announce the first production of its 32nd season\, the world premiere of B.Z Florida’s Radical Futures\, directed by Kayla Menz\, October 9 – November 21 at The Factory Theater\, 1623 W. Howard St. \nForged in Factory Theater’s workshop\, Radical Futures showcases a genre not often explored on the Factory stage. In a failing dive bar\, two estranged friends try to reconnect over hallucinogenic cocktails that trigger visions of tomorrow. As these sci-fi visions grow wilder and more intense\, one question looms large: Does their friendship have a future? B.Z Florida’s play is a flight of science fiction about the relationships of today and different futures of tomorrow. \nThe performance schedule is Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale at TheFactoryTheater.com for $30.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-factory-theater-presents-the-world-premiere-of-radical-futures-october-9-november-21/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:The Factory Theater\, 1623 W. Howard St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:A Strange Loop
DESCRIPTION:Usher is a Black\, queer playwright who spends his days working as an usher on Broadway. He spends his nights struggling to write an original musical about a Black\, queer playwright who spends his days working as an usher on Broadway. Lines blur\, thoughts intrude\, and soon he finds himself wrestling to break free from a very strange creative loop.This blistering\, groundbreaking\, Pulitzer Prize winning musical explores identity\, race and sexuality through the lens of a young artist at war with a chorus of his own demons and inner voices on a journey towards understanding and self love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/a-strange-loop-3/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Raven Theatre\, 6157 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season\, “Prayer Circle\,” September 17 - November 8
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s new 22nd season\, “State of Violence\,” begins with Prayer Circle\, September 17 – November 8\, by Erik Gernand and directed by Executive Artistic Director Dusty Brown\, at Redtwist Theatre\, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. \nAs the world hurtles ever faster in the wrong direction\, Addy discovers she may have the power to make it better. Joining with the members of a small town prayer circle\, four people try to convince their pastor to pray with them… to bring about some killer results. Erik Gernand\, Redtwist’s resident playwright\, invites audiences to a darkly comedic debate – how far would you go to save your country? \nThe cast of Prayer Circle includes Jaqueline Grandt* (she/her\, Marilyn); Philip C. Matthews* (he/him\, Pastor Evans); Andi Muriel (she/they\, Addy); Kezia Waters (he/they\, Doug); Macaria Chaparro Martinez* (she/they\, Carol); Natalie Rae (she/her\, Marilyn U/S); Jeff Menezes (he/him\, Pastor Evans U/S); Jessie Skonesey (she/her\, Addy U/S) and Marco Antonio Perez (he/they\, Doug U/S). \nThe creative team of Prayer Circle includes Erik Gernand (he/him\, playwright); Dusty Brown (they/them\, director); Joshua Servantez (he/him\, assistant director); Lauren Volkart (she/her\, stage manager); J Bestul (he/him\, dramaturg); Jeff Brain* (he/him\, scenic designer); Leo Bassow* (he/they\, props designer); Piper Kirchhoffer* (she/her\, lighting designer);Madeline Felauer (she/her\, costume designer) and Charlie Tolbert (they/them\, production manager). \nRegular performance schedule includes Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Single tickets are on sale for $50 (seniors and veterans: $35; students: $10 and Fridays are Pay-What-You-Can) with subscriptions also available at RedtwistTheatre.org. \n*denotes Redtwist Theatre Ensemble Member
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/redtwist-theatre-presents-the-first-show-of-its-22nd-season-prayer-circle-september-17-november-8-2/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Redtwist Theater\, 1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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SUMMARY:JERKER
DESCRIPTION:Funny\, sexually explicit\, provocative\, and unexpectedly tender\, Robert Chesley’s JERKER remains one of the most remarkable works to emerge from the AIDS era. First produced in 1986\, the play begins with two men connecting through telephone sex. They have never met. They know very little about each other. Their conversations are anonymous\, imaginative\, playful\, and often outrageously erotic. \nAs they continue calling\, however\, something begins to change. Between the fantasies and sexual games\, the men reveal fragments of their everyday lives\, their insecurities\, their humor\, and their growing affection. Without ever sharing a physical space\, they begin to create something that looks remarkably like a relationship. \nAnd outside those conversations\, the AIDS epidemic is transforming their world. \nChesley\, who died of AIDS-related complications in 1990\, was an outspoken defender of gay sexuality at a moment when fear and shame dominated much of the public conversation about gay men. \nRather than retreat from sexual expression\, he placed it at the very center of his work. He insisted that pleasure\, desire\, laughter\, and intimacy were essential parts of gay life and deserved to be celebrated\, even in the shadow of death. \nThat insistence made JERKER controversial. It also made the play revolutionary. \nBut what may surprise contemporary audiences most isn’t its explicit language or sexual frankness. It is the tenderness of the relationship that gradually emerges. \nBeneath its provocative surface\, JERKER is a profoundly human story about loneliness\, companionship\, vulnerability\, and the courage it takes to love another person. \nRobert Chesley was among the first American playwrights to confront the AIDS crisis directly. His groundbreaking NIGHT SWEAT (1984) was one of the earliest full-length plays about AIDS. Two years later\, JERKER challenged censorship and conventional attitudes toward gay sexuality\, insisting that intimacy\, desire\, and love remain essential even in the face of death. Chesley died of AIDS-related complications in 1990 at age 47. This 40th-anniversary production honors both his artistic legacy and the generation whose lives he documented. \nFor this special 40th-anniversary production\, Open Space Arts brings together Jason Bowen and Joshua Bowen\, who are husbands in real life. Jason’s Chicago theater career includes founding Quest Theatre Ensemble\, and his performance credits include the national tour of Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue. Joshua is an actor\, producer\, and entertainment attorney. \nTheir real-life relationship adds another dimension to Chesley’s exploration of intimacy and connection. And in a theater where just 25 audience members sit only a few feet from the performers\, every laugh\, hesitation\, confession\, and moment of tenderness becomes immediate and personal. \nForty years after its premiere\, JERKER continues to challenge us. But it also offers something wonderfully simple: the chance to witness two people discovering that what began as sex has become love. \nJERKER contains explicit sexual language\, mature themes\, and partial nudity. Recommended for adult audiences.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jerker-2/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Hallo-Queen!
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Chip E * Chris Cruse * CZBoogie * Derrick Carter * DJ Minx * Michael Serafini // Hosted by Lucy Stoole * Nico // Guest Host Jaharia // Installations by Boxboy Rich\n21+ \nAn All-Building Event!\n$25-$30 Adv. / $30 Door / $25 Student Door (before 12am with valid Student ID) / 21+ / Doors: 9pm
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/hallo-queen/
LOCATION:Metro/Smartbar\, 3730 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
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SUMMARY:HERE: for the holidays
DESCRIPTION:A fitting show the night before the Midterm Elections— HERE: for the holidays on Monday\, November 2 at 7:30PM at The Newport Theater; an innocently lascivious performance\, intent on sharing the true meaning of the holiday season — gifts\, traditions\, copious food and drink\, and\, of course\, judging people. In between positively polarizing numbers\, you’ll ask yourself those fundamental questions of life\, like\, “When DO ‘the holidays’ begin?” … “Is Election Day a Holiday?”… “Why not?” … “Who’s in charge here?” and “Does Mariah even have a song about voting?” \nHERE: for the holidays is co-created by Ellis Centric and Aunt Nance\, and hosted by Aunt Nance with additional performances by Bazuka Jo\, Diva La Vida\, Goodie Sesso\, Sassy Squire\, Sugar Cane Jane\, and Tila von Twirl. \nGet a little naughty (or a lot!) — with a unique showcase of burlesque\, acrobatics\, clowning\, drag and (optional) caroling. A show that skirts tradition and embraces trees\, all while celebrating the magic of connection\, expression\, and darkness.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/here-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:burlesque-boylesque,cabaret,theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T210000
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SUMMARY:OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories\, our monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the Chicago LGBTQ+ community. OUTspoken is normally held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack. \nDoors to MainBar open at 6pm\nStories from 7-9pm \nTypically there will be 6 storytellers and one intermission. \nSidetrack is open daily: Weekdays 3pm-2am\, Saturday 1pm-3am & Sunday 1pm-2am. No cover. 21+ \nVisit our website to find out how YOU can tell a story at OUTspoken!\nhttps://www.sidetrackchicago.com/outspokenchicago/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/outspoken-lgbtq-storytelling/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T165214Z
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SUMMARY:King of Drag Tour
DESCRIPTION:Revry\, the world’s first LGBTQ+ streaming network\, is hosting King of Drag: The Royal Tour\, the first-ever live national tour built around its groundbreaking original series King of Drag\, TV’s first-ever drag king reality competition show. \nFollowing the King of Drag Season 2 premiere on September 20\, The Royal Tour brings your favorite performers to stages nationwide for a live variety show. Season 1 contestant Alexander the Great is a consultant and Kings from the Season 2 cast — Chase Lounge\, Cyrus K. Stratton\, D. Vour\, Lollygag\, Papi Culo\, Trade\, Twinka Masala and Vera!\, — appear throughout the tour\, joined in each city by a local drag king co-hosting alongside King of Drag series co-creator and judge\, Damian Pelliccione. City-by-city lineups will be announced closer to each date. \nEach two-hour show reimagines the challenges fans love – bigger\, bolder\, and live as the cast flexes the Daring\, Innovation\, Caring\, and Charisma (with a K) that define a King of Drag\, all wrapped in original music\, traditional drag lip syncs\, and live takes on the show’s most popular segments.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/king-of-drag-tour/
LOCATION:Bottom Lounge\, 1375 W. Lake St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,watch-party
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T213000
DTSTAMP:20261015T140915Z
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SUMMARY:A QUIET END — Chicago Premiere & 40th Anniversary Staged Reading
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts presents A QUIET END by Robin Swados\, directed by Rauly Luna\, for one night only as part of BEFORE WE ARE HISTORY: AIDS on Stage: 40 Years of Queer Voices. \nThis moving drama explores friendship\, love\, and the lives of gay men during the early AIDS crisis. Presented as a staged reading\, it offers an opportunity to revisit the voices and experiences of a generation whose stories remain urgently important. \nThe cast features Shaun Rosten\, Tim Bruns\, Zack Chaykin\, Caden Zane Marshall\, and Cindy Circo Zahora. Stage manager: Riley Bulson. \nTuesday\, November 3\, 2026\, at 7:30 p.m.\nOpen Space Arts\, 1411 W. Wilson Avenue\, Chicago. \nAdmission is pay what you can. Reservations and additional information are available at openspacearts.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/a-quiet-end-chicago-premiere-40th-anniversary-staged-reading/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T203000
DTSTAMP:20261015T062904Z
CREATED:20261015T062904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T062904Z
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SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Who likes a party on Wednesday? We like a party on a Wednesday! Come take a break with us and a stacked lineup of Chicago’s funniest comics! Not bi? No problem. Nobody’s wife? Even better.  \nThe Bi Wives Club is a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. Playful\, intimate\, and hilarious—audiences praise the show’s atmosphere\, community\, and humor. It’s both one of the funniest and most energizing shows in town. \nACCESSIBILITY NOTE: this show will include ASL interpretation! \nJoin us on November 4th as we welcome comics Nana Rodriquez\, Shane Anthony\, Lio Cundiff\, Rachel Dispenza\, and the Bi Wives themselves: Kris Lantzy\, Kayla McCaffery & Christen Manville. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. \nPress is invited to attend the performance\, Wednesday\, November 4th\, 7pm at Dorothy. Please contact thebiwivesclub@gmail.com for comps for press. \nDoors open at 6pm with a one-hour happy hour before the show at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.\nDorothy is 21+ and requires a physical or mobile ID for entry. Dorothy is ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door on Campbell Ave with the Dorothy logo in the window and call staff to assist at 773-770-3799 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the event. No other refund requests will be honored. \nFollow the Bi Wives Club on Instagram at @theBiWivesClub to see full performer bios and future show announcements.\nABOUT THE COMEDIANS \nNana Rodriguez brings a bold point of view\, a little attitude\, and no shortage of opinions to the stage. She finds the funny in family\, relationships\, getting older\, Latino culture\, and the life experiences that have shaped her unapologetic perspective. She has performed at the Latina Comedy Festival\, Laugh After Dark Comedy Fest\, and Mario Lopez’s “Wey Out Loud\,” carving out a comedic style that is unmistakably her own. Relatable and never afraid to laugh at herself—or anyone else in the room—Nana makes every show feel spontaneous\, personal\, and just a little unpredictable. This fall\, Nana is hitting the road as a featured comedian on Jose Not Juan’s La Mala Tour\, kicking things off with her debut at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank\, California. She’s loud\, Latina\, unfiltered\, and always ready to say what everyone else was thinking. \nShane Anthony is a Detroit born\, Chicago based stand up comedian and producer. In addition to opening for notable names\, she has headlined some of the city’s top clubs and shows. She is also the creator and producer of Uncensored Comedy\, one of the best selling and fastest growing late night shows in the city. She has featured in special tapings from LMAOF Comedy and FourbyThree’s Put It On Tape series. \nLio Cundiff is a Chicago-based comedian known for his bold stage presence\, fresh perspective\, and a storytelling style all his own. In his comedy\, he explores his unique experience as a trans man\, a forced food service industry guy\, and his recent 15 mins of fame (Google him). You can catch him producing mics and shows all over the city\, including Power Hour\, Vibe Check\, and Puff Puff Laugh Comedy. He has also been featured on Comedians You Should Know\, Don’t Tell Comedy\, Laugh Factory\, House of Blues\, and The Den Theater. At the end of the day\, he really is “just a boy.”  \nRachel Dispenza is a stand-up comic by night and an artist merch manager\, also by night. What they do during the day is none of your business. They’ve performed all over the US\, opening for headliners including Beth Stelling\, Emma Willmann\, and Myq Kaplan as well as the bands Sleater-Kinney and Mannequin Pussy. They can be seen regularly all over Chicago\, where they live and produce the shows Nervous Laughter and Could Be Fun. \nThe comedian producers of the Bi Wives Club are three bi wives (not to each other) who perform\, celebrate\, and promote joke-dense\, authentic comedy. KRIS LANTZY is a queer comic and hot mom tackling alllll ‘the issues’ through her playful comedic lens\, like what to do when everyone thinks your wife is your sister? CHRISTEN MANVILLE has an unmatched ability to inhabit discordant perspectives with ease. She is the ideal date for an X-rated experimental puppet show and your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. KAYLA MCCAFFREY is an actor\, comedian\, and improvisor as well as a newlywed wife\, inner child nurturer\, and vegan dog mom. Kayla jumps between her too-many roles with ease and throws her whole heart into everything she does.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase-6/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260923T214918Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame\, the only city-sanctioned LGBT Hall of Fame in the world\, has announced its slate of 2026 inductees: 13 LGBT-identified individuals\, two LGBT-identified organizations and three friends of the community\, or allies. The 2026 inductees represent a wide cross-section of the diverse Chicago community. \nRead more: https://windycitytimes.com/2026/09/18/2026-chicago-lgbtq-hall-of-fame/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-lgbt-hall-of-fame-2026-induction-ceremony/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T034151Z
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SUMMARY:Adolescent Salvation
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of one night\, through a haze of tequila\, texting\, and Taylor Swift\, three teenagers banter\, bicker\, and push each other to the edge of danger — with consequences that could prove lethal. A play that lingers long after the curtain\, Adolescent Salvation dares to portray adolescence in all its abundance of contradictions: sloppy\, raw\, and deeply human. Starts August 14\, only at Theater Wit.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/adolescent-salvation-2/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20261029T050315Z
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SUMMARY:You Are Here presents: FEAR
DESCRIPTION:Think Sesame Street\, but queerer and for adults. \nHopping wildfires\, Jessee is stuck on scared! From the climate crisis to the hyper surveillance state\, Jessee’s nervous system is screaming and she can’t bring herself to leave her house. Can her friends do anything to pull her out of the grips of fear? \nFeaturing special guest: Olivia Love. Hosted by You Are Here Cast Member: Dorinda \nDoors at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/you-are-here-presents-fear/
LOCATION:Dorothy Downstairs\, 2500 West Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T175451Z
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SUMMARY:The Capulets
DESCRIPTION:Following its gripping world premiere in 2025\, Chicago Repertory Ballet proudly brings back The Capulets for a limited return engagement this November.\nConceived and choreographed by Wade Schaaf\, this cinematic\, full-length ballet shifts the spotlight from the star-crossed lovers to the heart of the Capulet household itself—where hidden passions\, betrayals\, and fractures simmer just beneath the surface of Verona’s most powerful family. \nSet to an evocative original score by Matty Mattsson and brought to life through immersive projection design by SPAN Design\, the production centers on Lady Capulet — trapped between duty and desire — as her secret relationship with Tybalt threatens to unravel everything her family has built. Against a backdrop of violence\, ambition\, and mounting tension\, The Capulets delivers an emotionally charged experience unlike any traditional telling of the classic tragedy. \nLocation: The Ruth Page Center for the Arts \nThursday\, Nov 5 – 7:30 PM\nFriday\, Nov 6 – 7:30 PM\nSaturday\, Nov 7 – 7:30 PM\nSunday\, Nov 8 – 2:00 PM\nRuntime: ~75 min including a 20-minute intermission \nTickets: $40 – $75\nTickets available on our website WWW.CRBDANCE.COM \nFor wheelchair accessible seating or group ticket sale questions please email: tickets@chicagorepertoryballet.com
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-capulets/
LOCATION:Ruth Page Center for the Arts\, 101 N. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T150036Z
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SUMMARY:Another Medea by Aaron Mark
DESCRIPTION:The scarily charming Marcus Sharp recounts his fixation on Jason\, a wealthy doctor and the Medea myth that consumes them both. As confession gives way to obsession\, ancient mythology threatens to collide with a bloody reality. Another Medea plunges into the dark seduction of true crime and psychological horror\, blurring the lines between fiction\, adaptation\, and truth. \n“This is such an amazing piece of theater. I was personally moved beyond words at how vividly the prose was woven into a story… Schooler is such a remarkable presence. He invites you on a journey and you fully follow him down every twist\, turn\, and rabbit hole to the conclusion…” – Plays with Jon and Wendy  \nPreviously produced in 2025 as part of the IndyFringe Festival\, American Lives Theatre is thrilled to bring this haunting one-man-show to Chicago audiences. Directed by Jacob David Lang\, starring Lukas Schooler\, produced by American Lives Theatre. Performing at the Bramble Arts Loft from November 5 – November 15.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/another-medea-by-aaron-mark/
LOCATION:Bramble Arts Loft\, 5545 N. Clark St. 2nd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T151721Z
CREATED:20261022T151721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T151721Z
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SUMMARY:Sophia Bush: A Life in Progress
DESCRIPTION:Join actress and activist Sophia Bush for an intimate evening of unflinchingly honest storytelling. Live in conversation\, she will open up about her childhood in Los Angeles\, her life-changing decade on One Tree Hill\, and her years in Chicago\, where a dream job split her between two lives and taught her the power of walking away. \nAll seats include a pre-signed copy of And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes from a Life in Progress. Tickets are $77 to $97\, including fees. Presented by How To Academy. \nTickets: https://tickets.howtoacademy.com/sophia-bush-tickets/chicago-rubloff-auditorium/2026-11-05-19-30
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sophia-bush-a-life-in-progress/
LOCATION:Rubloff Auditorium\, Art Institute of Chicago\, 230 S. Columbus Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20261029T050832Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Roundup 2026: 40th Annual LGBTQIA+ and Allies Recovery Conference
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Roundup turns 40. Join us November 6 to 8 at voco Chicago Downtown for our 40th annual LGBTQIA+ and Allies recovery conference. \nSince 1986\, the Roundup has been a welcoming and affirming place for alcoholics\, addicts\, and everyone in recovery. Spend the weekend strengthening your recovery through fellowship\, workshops\, panels\, and speakers. The weekend also includes a Saturday night banquet and a Sunday brunch. \nFull weekend registration starts at $175. Scholarship support is available\, because no one in recovery should have to walk alone. \nRegister at chicagoroundup.org/registration
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-roundup-2026-40th-annual-lgbtqia-and-allies-recovery-conference/
LOCATION:voco Chicago Downtown\, 350 W. Wolf Point Plaza\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T210000
DTSTAMP:20261008T004821Z
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SUMMARY:Women Making History Awards
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, November 6th\, 2026. Reception at 6pm\, dinner and awards program at 7pm\nWhere: Aon Grant Ballroom\, Navy Pier\nAttire: Black-tie optional\nTickets:Linked here \nThe National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) brings its 15th annual Women Making History Awards to Chicago’s Navy Pier. The gala honors and celebrates individuals dedicated to the advancement of women’s history achievements and education.\nFor the past 30 years NWHM has worked to ensure the women who shaped America’s past are seen and recognized. Now\, it is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to uncovering\, elevating and expanding access to women’s history. Chicago\, a city at the center of many of the country’s most transformative movements will serve as a powerful backdrop for the event. \nThis year’s gala honors women who have fought to create change and empower current and next generations. This year’s honorees include civil rights icon Ruby Bridges\, owner and women sports champion Laura Ricketts\, entrepreneur Gregg Renfrew\, the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team\, 2026 Olympic gold medalists. Educators Serene Williams and Kristen Kelly will receive the inaugural Meryl Streep Educator Award and ArentFox Schiff will receive the Evelyn Y. Davis Corporate Changemaker Award. Together\, these honorees span industries including sports\, education\, activism\, business and more.\nJoin NWHM on November 6th for an evening celebrating trailblazing women whose innovation\, leadership and advocacy continue to shape history and inspire the future.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/women-making-history-awards/
LOCATION:Aon Grant Ballroom at Navy Pier\, Chicago
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T220000
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SUMMARY:Amateur\, Avant-Garde\, or Underground? Gay Filmmaking at Mid-Century
DESCRIPTION:The University of Chicago Film Studies Center presents a three-hour screening of rare and recently rediscovered films made by gay men between 1947 and 1962. The program looks beyond the familiar postwar avant-garde canon to show how home movies and ambitious amateur productions pictured same-sex intimacy\, friendship\, community\, camp\, and perseverance in the face of social rejection and legal prosecution. \nThe six-film lineup is Vallejo (Harold T. O’Neal\, 1947)\, Lafcadio (Jean Béranger\, 1948)\, In dit teken (Jan Lemstra and Piet Henneman\, 1949)\, Camille (Jerett Robert Austin\, 1953)\, Last Spring (François Reichenbach\, 1954)\, and Always on Sunday (James Crabe\, 1962). Curator Hugo Ljungbäck introduces the program. \nThe screening runs Friday\, November 6\, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Logan Center Screening Room. The University lists the public among the intended audiences and directs visitors with access questions or reasonable-accommodation requests to contact the event organizer. \nStumblday is an independent local event guide and is not the organizer. Official details: University of Chicago event page.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/amateur-avant-garde-or-underground-gay-filmmaking-at-mid-century/
LOCATION:Logan Center for the Arts\, 915 E 60th St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T210000
DTSTAMP: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/2026-11-06/
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:20261106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T180853Z
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SUMMARY:THE SWALLOW
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts presents THE SWALLOW\, an intimate and deeply moving two-character drama by internationally produced Catalan playwright Guillem Clua\, author of SMILEY\, which Open Space Arts presented in a successful extended run in June and July 2026. \nFeaturing Michelle McKenzie-Voigt and Jim Nally\, THE SWALLOW is set during a private singing lesson between a choral director and a new student. As they work together on a song\, what initially seems like a simple musical exchange becomes something more personal\, more complicated\, and more revealing. \nWith humor\, tension\, and emotional precision\, the play explores grief\, memory\, family\, faith\, identity\, and the stories people tell in order to survive. Music becomes both a refuge and a doorway\, allowing two strangers to move toward truths that have been difficult to face. \nTHE SWALLOW is a powerful theatrical encounter about loss\, compassion\, and the possibility of connection when people are willing to listen. \nPerformance Schedule \nTHE SWALLOW runs September 11–27\, 2026\, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM. \nA possible extension would run October 2–18\, 2026\, with the same performance schedule: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-swallow/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Joybird Deer Park Grand Opening: Fall Event Benefiting Ronald McDonald House
DESCRIPTION:Joybird is celebrating the opening of its second Chicago-area showroom at Deer Park Town Center with a grand opening event on Saturday\, November 7\, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. \nEnjoy hot chocolate and coffee from Goodhart Coffee and elevated lunch bites from The Signature Graze charcuterie cart while shopping Joybird’s wide offering of home furnishings. Guests can also build their own bouquets to take home courtesy of Bloom Bar Chicago. \nAttendees will also receive Joybird-branded tote bags with free swatch kits and have the chance to win a $1\,500 Joybird gift card and a free in-home design consultation! \nThe event will benefit the company’s community partner\, Ronald McDonald House of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana\, the original Ronald McDonald House\, which provides support and comfort for families when their child needs medical care. Eventgoers can also donate directly to the organization during the event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/joybird-deer-park-grand-opening-fall-event-benefiting-ronald-mcdonald-house/
LOCATION:Deer Park Town Center\, 20530 N Rand Rd\, Deer Park\, IL\, 60010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260827T185939Z
CREATED:20260827T185939Z
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SUMMARY:Dog Day Saturday Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Get Sidetrack’d the 1st Saturday of each month for our playdate with your pup from 1-5pm. \nSuper Dog-Friendly Tito’s Handmade Vodka will have fun doggy swag on hand to pass out to our canine customers. Bonus for the pups\, weather permitting they love being outside on our multi-level Rooftop Deck! \nBring your pooch and come grab a drink and treats. No cover. No dog required. People must be 21 with ID.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dog-day-saturday-afternoon-2/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:pets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T010000
DTSTAMP:20260903T162709Z
CREATED:20260903T162709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T162709Z
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SUMMARY:FOR THE GIRLS
DESCRIPTION:For the Girls: A new sapphic Saturday night at Level with curated sounds\, cocktails\, sexy energy\, and a space made for us. \nFOR THE GIRLS 💋\nSaturday nights just got a new energy. \nFor the Girls is a new sapphic nightlife experience at Level Sporting Club—created for the girls\, the gays\, and the people who love them. \nExpect curated sounds\, cocktails\, dancing\, and a room full of good energy every Saturday night. Come with your crew\, meet someone new\, flirt a little\, dance a lot\, and make Saturday yours. \nNo themes. No gimmicks. Just a sexy Saturday night made for us. \nEVERY SATURDAY\n8PM–1AM\n📍 Level Sporting Club\n3343 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\nOne block west of Boystown \nCurated Sounds. Sexy Energy. This One’s For Us.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/for-the-girls/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Level Sporting Club\, 3343 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:nightlife
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