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SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Parade 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to celebrate love\, equality\, and community at the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade\, one of the city’s most vibrant and iconic summer traditions!  Taking place on Sunday\, June 28\, 2026\, this legendary parade winds through the North Side neighborhoods of Uptown and Lakeview\, bringing together hundreds of thousands of spectators\, dazzling floats\, marching bands\, performers\, and community organizations. \nNow in its 55th year\, the Chicago Pride Parade is the grand finale of Pride Month celebrations\, showcasing the city’s unwavering spirit of inclusion and unity. Expect a joyful explosion of color\, music\, and pride as participants march in support of LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a long-time attendee\, the Chicago Pride Parade promises an unforgettable day of celebration\, connection\, and pure Chicago energy. \nProduced by PRIDEChicago.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-pride-parade-2026/
LOCATION:Northalsted neighborhood
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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SUMMARY:Chicago Urban Pride Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Trina Tru Luv\, Otis Mack and Mz Ruff N Stuff
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-urban-pride-picnic/
LOCATION:Jackson Park\, 6300 E. Hayes Drive\, Chicago\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,culture,dance-dj,day-party,drag,networking-mixer,outdoor,pride
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SUMMARY:PRIDE in Unity Park!
DESCRIPTION:A family-friendly Pride celebration in Logan Square’s Unity Park.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-in-unity-park/
LOCATION:Unity Park\, 2636 N Kimball Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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SUMMARY:New Works 2026 - Sunday\, 06/28
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 SUNDAY\, JUNE 28 at 2:00 pm with 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-sunday-06-28/
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:20260628T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T020000
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SUMMARY:FINALE: Chicago Pride Edition!
DESCRIPTION:I know you have been turning up all weekend! But we got one more to closeout Chicago Pride Weekend! Meet us at the ultra-sexy Reserv in the heart of downtown Chicago! \nBeats: DJ Darryl Garcon \nHosted by: Pooda FreeSmoke & Trina TruLuv \n📍 RESERV 744 S Dearborn \n🕙 9PM–2AM \n🚗 Limited parking available. If you must drive\, arrive early to find a park or use SPOTHERO. There are some parking lots nearby. \n🚕 Uber/Lyft highly recommended. \nEarly arrival is RECOMMENDED! Advance tickets DOES NOT guarantee entry. \nCome ready to show up and show out!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/finale-chicago-pride-edition/
LOCATION:Rserv\, 744 S. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T040000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
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SUMMARY:Insomnia - Pride Night Celebration
DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO GAY PRIDE NIGHT CELEBRATION – HOST TRINA TRULUV & DJ LIL MAN.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/insomnia-pride-night-celebration/
LOCATION:Jeffery Pub\, 7041 S. Jeffery\, CHICAGO\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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SUMMARY:FunkStick PRIDE!
DESCRIPTION:Only two more times to twirl together before FunkStick bids farewell on 7/19 🙁 \nJoin us at Jackhammer Sunday 6/28 after the Chicago Pride Parade to celebrate our Community with all vinyl Disco by FunkStick Resident DJ Connie Kway-Lewd and a special performance by eRiS Upstairs & Guest DJs Tony Breed\, Buyers Clvb\, DaiGroovie\, and Xym0x in The Hole. \nWe also welcome back the artists of fagtag and The Baked Bake Sale bringing us delicious infused sweet treats!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/funkstick-pride/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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SUMMARY:BALLATA FEMMENELLA
DESCRIPTION:BALLATA FEMMENELLA is a moving and deeply textured journey into the largest and oldest transgender community in Europe: the femmenelle of Naples. Rooted in centuries of history and culture\, the femmenelle are an integral part of the city’s identity—at once spiritual\, social\, and political. \nThrough the voices and lived experiences of its protagonists—including activists\, artists\, sex workers\, and community leaders—the film traces both ancestral traditions and urgent contemporary struggles. It draws us into the intimate streets and hidden corners of Naples\, where history\, identity\, and daily life are inseparable. \nTheir stories illuminate lives shaped by resilience\, devotion\, exclusion\, and fierce pride\, offering a portrait that is at once intimate and expansive. \nFar from any folkloric simplification\, BALLATA FEMMENELLA stands as both a political and poetic work—a manifesto of denied identities and a declaration of love for a community without which Naples\, and perhaps Europe itself\, would be immeasurably poorer.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ballata-femmenella/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T173000
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SUMMARY:Pride Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Wrap up Pride Month with cookies! We will have supplies on hand for you to decorate with piping bags and royal frosting. \nFor teens in grades 7 through 12.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-cookie-decorating/
LOCATION:Merlo Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 644 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
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SUMMARY:Pride South Side: Love in Action Festival
DESCRIPTION:We’re back! \nThis year\, we’re rooting ourselves in a powerful new theme: Love in Action. Join us on July 5th at the DuSable Museum. \nLove in Action means economic equity\, access to health care\, and radical joy. It’s about how we show up for the South Side 365 days a year.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-south-side-love-in-action-festival/
LOCATION:DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 E. 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride
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SUMMARY:Pride South Side: Love in Action Festival
DESCRIPTION:Love in Action means economic equity\, access to health care\, and radical joy. It’s about how we show up for the South Side 365 days a year.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-south-side-love-in-action-festival-2/
LOCATION:DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 E. 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,festival,outdoor,pride
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SUMMARY:Starlight Sapphic: Rootin' Tootin' Pole Show
DESCRIPTION:A pole show like no other! Join Starlight Sapphic for an unforgettable night of entertainment. \nHowdy\, partner! Starlight Sapphic is bringing Chicago’s wlw community together for an unforgettable pole show featuring incredible local talent! Take a trip to the Wild West where you’ll find cowgirls\, a rodeo clown\, and a bit of mischief. It’ll be the best darn tootin’ show you’ve ever seen! \nWhat to Expect: \nJaw-dropping pole performances from sapphic and queer artists \nA vibrant\, inclusive atmosphere filled with community love \nDelicious drinks & a lively crowd at The Newport Theater \nMusic\, dancing\, and plenty of chances to cheer on your faves! \nDon’t forget to bring your dollars to tip the performers! They work hard to give you an unforgettable show\, so show them some love! \nPerformers \nMustang Alli (@allibraun) \nRed Scare (@garbage.makeup) \nSincere (@Sincerethesiren) \nSelina Kay (@Tiny.dancer93) \nZoe (@z_rose_m) \nColorful Chaos (@colorful_chaos_pole) \nCherry Bomb (@cherry_bomb_pole) \nPegasus @(KPegasus_pole) \nIvy (@_kamryn.faith_) \nIt Girl Erica (@ariesinheels.chi) \nCelina (@_celinajane) \nEvent Details: \nLocation: 956 W Newport Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60657 \nDate: June 5th\, 2026 \nTime: Doors open at 9pm. Show starts at 9:30pm \nRSVP Now! Spots are limited\, so don’t miss out on this fun show! \nQuestions? Contact us on Instagram @starlightsapphic.chi \nPlease be advised: \nThe Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs with no elevator\, but access to a Genesis portable mobile stairlift (rated up to 400 pounds) is available. Please email newporttheater@gmail.comin advance of your arrival to coordinate entry/operators/liability waivers. \nThere are four single-stall non-gendered restrooms available onsite. \nAll entrants must comply with the Newport Safety Policy
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/starlight-sapphic-rootin-tootin-pole-show/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:burlesque-boylesque,dance-dj,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Porchlight Music Theatre’s “Broadway In Your Backyard” Returns This Summer\, July 6 - 14 and Sept. 19
DESCRIPTION:Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the return of its free summer concert series Broadway in your Backyard\, July 6 – September 19\, sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Broadway in your Backyard is directed by Artistic Director Michael Weber\, music directed by Linda Madonia and starring Tafadzwa Diener\, Nik Kmiecik\, Juwon Tyrel Perry and Bethany Thomas. \nNow in its sixth year\, this free to the public summer series has become one of Porchlight’s most popular offerings with thousands of people enjoying Porchlight favorite artists performing hits and beloved songs from the Broadway and Hollywood musical song books including Hello\, Dolly!\, Mary Poppins\, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory\, Toy Story\, The Wiz and others. \nThe 2026 Broadway in your Backyard season is \nMonday\, July 6 at 6:30 p.m.\nNorthcenter Town Square\, 4100 N. Damen Ave.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts. \nTuesday\, July 7 at 6:30 p.m.\nWelles Park\, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts. Additionally\, audiences may join Porchlight’s Education as they host a “Kids’ Day” at Welles Park with activities and treats for children\, while supplies last. \nMonday\, July 13 at 6:30 p.m.\nBerger Park\, Waterfront Cafe\, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from PMTeens\, Porchlight’s teen performers enrolled in its summer education programming. \nTuesday\, July 14 at 6:30 p.m.\nWashington Square Park\, 901 N. Clark St.\nThis appearance also includes a performance from PMTeens\, Porchlight’s teen performers enrolled in its summer education programming and Porchlight Young Professionals Associate Board hosting a “Picnic With PYP” at the performance. “Picnic With PYP\,” additional details to be announced. \nNavy Pier\, STAGE TBD\, 600 E. Grand Ave.\nSaturday\, Sept. 19 at 12:30 p.m.\nPorchlight Music Theatre presents its popular Broadway in your Backyard program of family-friendly showtunes as it joins more than 110 artists and organizations for Navy Pier’s the annual celebration of Chicago’s vibrant arts and cultural community. \nFor more information go to PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/porchlight-music-theatres-broadway-in-your-backyard-returns-this-summer-july-6-14-and-sept-19/
LOCATION:Porchlight Music Theatre Production Offices\, 4200 W. Diversey Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,theater-performance
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
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SUMMARY:BKA Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION:Black & Kinky Academy\, a multi-day Black-led kink education conference held in the heart of Chicago. Designed by and for us\, this gathering offers workshops\, classes\, panels\, and social events that center BIPOC voices\, bodies\, and experiences in kink and BDSM. Whether you’re new to the scene or deeply embedded in your journey\, this weekend is about skill-building\, joy\, reclamation\, and connection. This space is welcoming to all BIPOC identifying people who are seeking community\, education and pleasure.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bka-weekend-2026/
LOCATION:Host Hotel Chicago
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,wellness,workshop-crafts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T210000
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SUMMARY:Pitch Your Peeps
DESCRIPTION:Take the stage to pitch your (35+) queer friend to others who are interested in finding their match – No dating apps! No swiping! No phones! — Just a slide deck lovingly made by YOU about YOUR hot and consenting baddie of a friend/family member to an audience full of potential connections.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pitch-your-peeps-7/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T220000
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SUMMARY:The Lizzie McGuire Movie: The Play
DESCRIPTION:After two sold out runs at Color Club and winning runner up in Chicago Reader’s Best New Play\, The Lizzie McGuire Movie: The Play is back to show you what dreams are really made of. Adapted for the stage by Sage Huston and Matty Merritt and directed by Brigid Broderick and Matty Merritt\, this show reimagines Lizzie McGuire’s iconic trip to Rome in a way Disney would never allow. The show pays homage to our blonde queen and answers the question: “what the hell happened to Miranda??” \nA parody production of a beloved childhood movie with dance\, drag\, a live band\, over-the-top acting and giant DIY cardboard props. Let’s get into the duality of girlhood: Wanting to be the center of attention but not wanting anyone to look at you. Feeling uncomfortable all the time\, but being unafraid to follow your heart. \nTHE ARTISTS \nDirected by Brigid Broderick and Matty Merritt\nWritten by Sage Huston and Matty Merritt\nFilm & Projections by Derek Davidson\nMusic Direction by Courtney Mankowski & Bizzy Stephenson\nStage Managed by Max Nutter \nArtists involved: David Tarantino\, Mina Bond\, Jacob Ryan Reno\, Audrey Carter\, Annaleigh Stone\, Kari Hernandez\, Joe Cariola\, Jerwin Gabriel Santiago\, Daniela Aguilar\, Jacob Cohen\, Elena Dern\, Beth Nelsen\, Maddie Daviss\, Cay Allan\, Joey Chimes\, Jacklyn Tyburk
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-lizzie-mcguire-movie-the-play/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
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SUMMARY:Chicago Fetish Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Fourth annual fetish-focused weekend\, centered around the Midwest Rubber and Midwest Leather contests. Featuring two parties\, education\, kink market\, and brunch
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-fetish-weekend/
LOCATION:The Greenhouse Theater Center\, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:brunch,kink/leather
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T143000
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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: AFABs and Femmes
DESCRIPTION:The Historian John D’Emilio argues that queer women’s social spaces and practices developed in very different ways to queer men’s because of decreased access to capital\, social power\, and public space. That difference often obscures the lives of queer women in the historic record. This week we’ll work to uncover the contributions of women\, fems\, and AFABs to Chicago Queer history. Follow in the steps of artists\, lawyers\, performers\, and gender creatives who called Chicago home and helped shaped the city we live in today. \nWhen: Saturday\, June 7\, 1 pm\nStart: Fountain of the Great Lakes\, South Garden of the Art Institute of Chicago (111 S Michigan Ave)\nEnd: 2nd Story Bar (157 E Ohio St #2)\nDistance: apx 2 miles \nThe University of Illinois Chicago Gender and Sexuality Center presents a series of Chicago Queer History Walking Tours for Summer 2026. Tours are conducted by Daniel Williams\, a political science professor who’s been bringing the details of Chicago’s queer past to life on social media. Follow him on Instagram @Daniel.Edward.Williams\nAll walking tours are free\, with tips gratefully accepted\, but not expected.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-queer-history-walking-tours-afabs-and-femmes/
LOCATION:Fountain of the Great Lakes\, 111 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
CREATED:20260526T032059Z
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SUMMARY:Ticklemuff's Big Tour!
DESCRIPTION:The dynamic ventriloquism duo Zack Binder & Ticklemuff are flying straight from Los Angeles to bring you an hour of whimsical comedy that is sure to get interrupted when Zack’s raunchy\, muppet girlfriend Jill Goldstein shows up…and all hell breaks loose. Strap in for a hilarious and emotional rollercoaster infused with love & magic. Snag an Early Bird Ticket before June 1st! Rated PG13.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ticklemuffs-big-tour/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T233000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
CREATED:20260524T184813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T184844Z
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SUMMARY:Empty Bottle Free Monday FT. Grocer (Philadelphia) / Patter / Babe Report
DESCRIPTION:3 band rock show featuring Grocer\, a touring act from Philadelphia\, premiering songs off their upcoming fourth full-length record! \nfor fans of… Sonic Youth\, Pavement\, Speedy Ortiz \nGrocer is a band from Philadelphia. Led by three distinct vocalists\, each with a unique voice both on and off their respective instruments\, they flicker between moments of brash chromaticism\, saccharine pop sensibility\, and rhythmic acrobatics. Their compositions are both meticulous and volatile\, while their live performances are lauded for explosive chemistry with cheeky curiosity.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/empty-bottle-free-monday-ft-grocer-philadelphia-patter-babe-report/
LOCATION:Empty Bottle\, 1035 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
CREATED:20260430T032215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T032215Z
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SUMMARY:Nervous Breakdown in G Minor
DESCRIPTION:How do you pursue an art form you love when you no longer feel you belong? In this solo show with live music\, Lewis Rawlinson traces his journey through queerness\, addiction and mental health. Nervous Breakdown in G Minor is a lyrical autobiography about growing up Mormon in Montana\, training as a classical cellist and confronting the realities of pursuing a life in music. \nLewis interweaves storytelling with a live performance of a four-movement cello sonata\, a turbulent work that mirrors his path from discovery and joy through doubt and collapse to rebirth. The result is a raw exploration of identity and a reclamation of narrative—seeking a more honest\, and ultimately universal\, connection to music. \nNervous Breakdown in G Minor recently completed a critically acclaimed run at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival. The show was also the recipient of a 2023 Chicago DCASE Grant and was performed at The Den Theatre and Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre. \nTHE ARTISTS \nWritten and performed by Lewis Rawlinson\nPiano performed by Mo Xo\nDirected by Stephanie Rogers\nDeveloped with Arlene Malinowski
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/nervous-breakdown-in-g-minor/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
CREATED:20260523T163846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T163846Z
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SUMMARY:River City Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:River City Pride is Central Illinois’ largest LGBTQ+ celebration\, produced entirely by volunteers who believe Peoria deserves a Pride festival as big as its community. What started as a gathering of 3\,000 neighbors has grown into a 7\,500+ person festival\, a 150% increase driven by nothing but heart.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/river-city-pride-festival/
LOCATION:Peoria Riverfront\, 110 NE Water St.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61602-1322\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
CREATED:20260416T050442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T050442Z
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SUMMARY:The Esteem Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Since 2007\, PrideIndex.com’s Esteem Awards have recognized local and national organizations\, as well as individuals\, for their sustained support of African American and LGBTQ+ communities across the fields of entertainment\, media\, civil rights\, business\, and the arts. \nFinalists will be celebrated at an in-person event on Saturday\, July 18\, at Sidetrack (3349 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago)\, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-esteem-awards-2026/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
CREATED:20260416T052059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T052059Z
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SUMMARY:Red\, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam 2026
DESCRIPTION:A unique and inspiring event-the second annual Red\, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam. Join us on Saturday July 18 at Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for an uplifting afternoon hosted by Chicago’s spoken word diva and entrepreneurial Storie Devereaux. This event is not just about poetry\, but also about raising awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS\, Breast Cancer\, and Urban Violence/Domestic Violence on our community through spoken word and music. Over $2\,000 in cash and prizes.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/red-pink-purple-polka-dot-poetry-slam-2026/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,literary-poetry,wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
CREATED:20260402T130405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T130405Z
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SUMMARY:Eliminating HIV Stigma Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE 🗓️ AFC and Pride Action Tank are proud to host the Eliminating HIV Stigma Summit–a day centered on dismantling the stigma impacting our communities. \n🗓️ Date: Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 8:00 am-4:30 pm\n📍 Place: Kabeer Hall/Loyola University Water Tower Campus\n🎯 Theme: “Shifting the Narrative: Empowering Voices\, Inspiring Hope\, Transforming Lives” \n✨What to Expect:\n✔️Powerful information from our keynote speaker\, breakout sessions\, and panel discussions featuring people with lived experience\n✔️ Access to local resources and support networks\n✔️ Networking with the community \nSAVE THE DATE 🗓️\nMore details coming soon!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/eliminating-hiv-stigma-summit-2026/
LOCATION:TBA Chicago
CATEGORIES:conference,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
CREATED:20260506T030231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T030231Z
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SUMMARY:So\, You Want To Start A Business?
DESCRIPTION:In a climate defined by layoffs and career pivots\, we’re shifting the narrative\, from surviving to building. \nA Queer Connections x TechNexus TechWeek Experience \nIn a moment where many professionals are rethinking work\, stability\, and purpose\, this event shifts the conversation from career uncertainty to creative ownership. \nHosted during Chicago TechWeek in partnership with TechNexus\, this 90-minute experience brings together founders\, investors\, and operators to break down what it actually takes to turn skills into income\, ideas into businesses\, and setbacks into leverage. \nThis is more than a startup panel\, it’s a space to translate lived experience\, corporate skillsets\, and cultural resilience into pathways for ownership and economic mobility. \nWe’ll explore: \nHow to turn a pivot into a business opportunity\nWhat makes an idea actually viable (not just exciting)\nHow to start with limited capital\, clarity\, or time\nAnd how identity shapes access\, confidence\, and resilience in entrepreneurship\nWhat to Expect: \nActionable startup insights\nReal talk about launching in today’s economy\nHigh-impact networking\nFree Drinks provided (21+)\nThis isn’t just a panel\, It’s a pivot! \nSecure your spot. Build boldly.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/so-you-want-to-start-a-business-2/
LOCATION:TechNexus Venture Collaborative\, 20 North Wacker Drive #12th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,tech,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
CREATED:20260430T031200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T031200Z
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SUMMARY:Dream Devis: The Death and Life Of
DESCRIPTION:Dream Devis\, Chicago’s trans femme South Asian collective\, return to Steppenwolf after their sold-out eponymous show last year. Join our Devis for an existentialist romp through time\, history\, mythology and pop culture through song\, dance and comedy. \nDream Devis: The Death And Life Of centers and celebrates women at the margins of their own stories via a decidedly queer\, camp lens on the big questions of life (and death). \nThis new work uses a short story by the legendary polymath Rabindranath Tagore\, known widely as the greatest man of Indian letters\, as the creative springboard for a fantastical exploration of mythology\, literature and history. Tagore’s heroine Kadambini\, caught between the world of the dead and the living\, becomes a witness to the subversion of famed victims\, notorious villainesses and controversial icons. \nThe Dream Devis\, an ensemble of South Asian queer and trans femme artists and performers led by noted Chicago drag queen and artist Abhijeet (@bon_abhijeet) and writer-performer Saleha Salam/Leha As The Salamander (@thesalamanderchicago) and featuring Shruthi Kannan of the beloved local Bollywood-punk band Do The Needful (@dtnchicago)\, portray these women in a series of vignettes of visual spectacle in an evocation of the South Asian theatrical tradition of folk variety shows. \nTHE ARTISTS\nAbhijeet\nLeha As The SalamanderShruthi Kannan\nMasala Sapphire\nGulabi Sapphire\nDJ RIYA RIYA \n@dream.devis
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dream-devis-the-death-and-life-of/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T143000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
CREATED:20260429T042838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T042838Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: State Street
DESCRIPTION:State Street is Chicago’s Main Street and Queer Chicagoans have long used it for a variety of purposes. Learn about sex work in the city’s “Levee District” in the first decade of the 20th Century\, a tattooing college professor who helped shape the city’s leather scene\, 19th century male and female impersonators who were the toast of the town and other stories of Chicago Queer History \nWhen: Saturday\, July 25\, 1 pm\nStart: Dearborn Park (865 S Park Terrace)\nEnd: Chicago The Old Marshal Fields (111 N State St)\nDistance: apx 1 mile \nThe University of Illinois Chicago Gender and Sexuality Center presents a series of Chicago Queer History Walking Tours for Summer 2026. Tours are conducted by Daniel Williams\, a political science professor who’s been bringing the details of Chicago’s queer past to life on social media. Follow him on Instagram @Daniel.Edward.Williams\nAll walking tours are free\, with tips gratefully accepted\, but not expected.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-queer-history-walking-tours-state-street/
LOCATION:Dearborn Park\, 865 S Park Terrace\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,kink/leather,outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T213000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
CREATED:20260523T214409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T214409Z
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SUMMARY:Woodstock Pride Pool Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to celebrate!\nJoin us for our fourth Annual Pool Party!\nTickets are $5 per person.\nVerified PrideFest Volunteers and Woodstock Pride members get in for FREE!\nWe take over the pool so everyone can be themselves! Please bring snacks to share and a smile on your face 🙂
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/woodstock-pride-pool-party/
LOCATION:Woodstock Water Works\, 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260527T182423
CREATED:20260311T233948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T233948Z
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SUMMARY:Dignity Dash 5K benefiting Brave Space Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Brave Space Alliance’s Dignity Dash 5K fundraiser returns this year to make the statement that trans people have always been and will always be here; and we will not just survive\, but thrive. \nThis is more than a race — it’s a movement. \nJoin us in “Thriving Through the Finish Line.” \nThe Dignity Dash is not just about running\, it’s about being in community and showing up loud\, proud\, and exactly as we are. The Dash is about taking up space and refusing to allow our vibrant existence to be denied. This year\, BSA’s Dignity Dash is raising funds to stock our Dignity Suite with identity-affirming resources of all kinds\, including new binders and packers\, wigs and hair packs\, and gender-affirming surgery care packages. \nWe’re taking strides toward a future where trans people are supported beyond just being seen and building a world of Brave Spaces like ours. \nWe are committed to making this event accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate\, please contact: troyt@bravespacealliance.org
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dignity-dash-5k-benefiting-brave-space-alliance/
LOCATION:AIDS Garden Chicago\, 3003 N Lakefront Trail\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,outdoor,sports-recreation,wellness
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