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SUMMARY:Moulin Rouge New Year’s Eve
DESCRIPTION:Moulin Rouge themed night at Whiskey Girl Tavern featuring live jazz\, djs and burlesque.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/moulin-rouge-new-years-eve/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:burlesque-boylesque,concert-music-karaoke,dance-dj,watch-party
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SUMMARY:Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
DESCRIPTION:Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest\,” America’s most-watched New Year’s celebration and one of the country’s most enduring annual traditions\, will add a Central Time zone midnight countdown live from Chicago for the first time in its more than 50-year history. \nChicago will bring the city’s energy and New Year’s festivities directly into homes across the nation. The festivities will be led by a new host\, live performance and on-the-ground updates\, and reporting throughout the evening.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dick-clarks-new-years-rockin-eve/
LOCATION:Merchandise Mart\, 222 Merchandise Mart Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,watch-party
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T020000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
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SUMMARY:The Great Gatsby New Year's Eve 2026
DESCRIPTION:Kit Kat Club transforms into a glittering world of glamour\, jazz\, and DRAG SHOW indulgence inspired by The Great Gatsby.\n\n\n\nStep into the Roaring Twenties this New Year’s Eve as Kit Kat Club transforms into a glittering world of glamour\, jazz\, and indulgence inspired by The Great Gatsby. \n\n6pm and 8pm tickets: Dinner and Drag featuring Shantell D’Marco & Kinley Preston with our prix fixe menu.\n10pm-11:30pm: 90 minute open bar ticket package + dance party with Chicago’s best DJs (open until 2am). You must be 21 years old or older to purchase the 10pm drink package. Kit Kat is 21+ after 10pm.\nFor dinner packages guests are welcome to stay all night! (may stay after in the bar area\, or grab non-reserved seats)\nWe will be open to the public\, capacity pending\, at 11:30 until until 2am with regular bar service following all pre-paid packages.\n\nBooking Your Table \nTo book your seats buy a ticket in advance\, or call (773) 525-1111 to reserve. Walk-ins welcome if we are not at capacity. \nDinner Tickets Include Prix Fixe Menu & Drinks \n\n4 Course Prix Fixe Dinner\nTwo Martinis (For those that do not drink alcohol\, you may substitute non-alcoholic beverages.)\nChampagne Toast\n\n10pm Dance Party Tickets Include \n\nOpen bar from (10pm to 11:30pm) including well mixed drinks\, beer\, red & white wine.\n3 martinis from our special NYE list (10pm to 11:30pm)\nChampagne toast at midnight.\n\nNotes For Tickets \nYour ticket guarantees your seats and is your reservation. You do not need to make a separate reservation on OpenTable or by calling us. \nPlease purchase tickets together in one group to be seated together. We cannot guarantee seats together unless tickets are purchased together. \nGood to know \nTips are welcome! We will supply singles via credit card or we can make change. \nOur drag diva dinners are wild! Expect pumping music\, personal interaction with the divas\, light shows\, and more. \nThe kitchen closes at 10pm. \nPlease be flexible\, sometimes performance schedules do change. \nContact us before purchasing tickets regarding any dietary restrictions. \nYou must be 18 years old or older to enter the club without a parent or guardian. Kit Kat is 21+ to drink alcohol. Minors under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Kit Kat is 21+ after 10pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-great-gatsby-new-years-eve-2026/
LOCATION:Kit Kat Club\, 3524 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,drag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T230000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
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SUMMARY:Slo 'Mo presents: Old Gold - The Glamorous Life II
DESCRIPTION:Old Gold returns for the Glamorous Life\, our “New Year’s Eve-ish” celebration where the gay & grown get dressed to the nines and dance away the year together. The Good Girls (Lady D\, Lori Branch\, VITIGRRL) are pulling out rare and favorite vinyl featuring R&B\, disco and house for twirling the night away at the stunning Three Top Lounge on the roof of the Salt Shed. Your Party Mom Kristen has been on party sabbatical and back in the hostess seat for her favorite soiree of them all. We’re so excited to clink glasses with you and send 2025 off into the city skyline and stars. \nSkip the stress of the expensiveness and foolery of New Year’s Eve for a more easeful night on the town on the final weekend of 2025. Last year’s inaugural Glamorous Life sold out\, so we highly encourage purchasing tickets early. Early bird tickets are available now for $30\, general admission are $35 and very limited door tickets will be available for $40. \nWe’ve gotten a LOT of questions about the future of Old Gold. Just relax\, join us for this special night and trust our collective 60 years of experience in music & culture to unveil our plans in due time. But in short\, we will say this: The future is looking golden. \nThree Top Lounge is accessed by the back of the Salt Shed on Elston Avenue via a ramp and escalator to the top floor. There is an abundance of lounge seating including chairs and couches. If you’d like reserved seating due to mobility challenges such as disability\, pregnancy\, postpartum\, recovery or any other reason\, please email slomoparty@gmail.com . Please note there will be flash photography & video documentation and mid-loud music amplification.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/slo-mo-presents-old-gold-the-glamorous-life-ii/
LOCATION:Three Top Lounge\, 1357 N. Elston Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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SUMMARY:CHARLI XCXmas with DJ Greg Haus
DESCRIPTION:ALL Charli XCX music\, video\, remixes\, & collaborations 8pm-12am. (Happy Hour 7pm-9pm). DJ Greg Haus is mixing his dance favorites until 2am.\nBEAUTY BAR CHICAGO | 1444 W CHICAGO AVE | 21+\nNO COVER CHARGE ALL NIGHT!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/charli-xcxmas-with-dj-greg-haus/
LOCATION:Beauty Bar\, 1444 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T010800Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Meal and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the holidays with a holiday meal and bingo sponsored by Jewel-Osco. Free. Open to all ages. Vegetarian and vegan meals by request. \nSee schedule below: \n9:30am: Coffee\n11am: Doors open\n12pm: Meal served\n1:30pm: Bingo
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/holiday-meal-and-celebration/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T150000
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CREATED:20251219T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T010241Z
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SUMMARY:Meals for Christmas with Life is Work
DESCRIPTION:Toy Donations Still Needed \nTo brighten the holidays for the families we serve\, we are still collecting brand-new\, fully wrapped toys. \nDonations may be dropped off at:\nLife Is Work Resource Center\n600 N Cicero Ave Chicago\, IL 60644\nMonday–Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Every gift speaks love into a child’s life.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/meals-for-christmas-with-life-is-work/
LOCATION:Life is Work\, 600 N. Cicero Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60644\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T040000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251211T045625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T045625Z
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SUMMARY:Jingle Bones
DESCRIPTION:Presented by CircuitMom.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jingle-bones/
LOCATION:Charlie’s Chicago\, 3726 North Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T233000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
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SUMMARY:Miss Ma'amShe presents Mall Drag co-hosted by Neutral Gena
DESCRIPTION:Miss Ma’amShe presents Mall Drag \nLet’s go to the mall!\nComing all the way from New York City- Miss. Ma’amShe brings her iconically hilarious homage to days of Juicy Couture & Jeans. Come see a stacked drag show full of your favorite Chicago Drag Artists giving you exactly what you need… some mall drag! \nco-hosted by Neutral Gena \nfeaturing:\nBambi Banks\nDiDa Ritz (RuPaul’s Drag Race)\nSecret Queen \nwith music by Miss Toto
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/miss-maamshe-presents-mall-drag-co-hosted-by-neutral-gena/
LOCATION:Cole’s Bar
CATEGORIES:drag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T233000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251219T004855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T010023Z
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SUMMARY:The Land of Misfit Toys! A Fundraiser for Trans Lifeline
DESCRIPTION:The misfits return for another night of Christmas chaos and we’ve picked up a new friend along the way!\nLet resident orphan/producer/host Dame Yankee toss you into a sleigh with “Um\, Actually”‘s Ify Nwadiwe\, GothPinupChola Sio Bast\, BAMF of Burlesque Po’Chop\, Panty Dropper Switch the Boi Wonder\, Spinning Seductress Meg Mesmeric\, and Top Tomcat\, pb. \nOur ghosts of Christmas known as comedy\, drag\, and burlesque come together to fundraise for the incredible organization\, Trans Lifeline. \n“Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community\, by the trans community.” \nLearn more at translifeline.org
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-land-of-misfit-toys-a-fundraiser-for-trans-lifeline/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:burlesque-boylesque,comedy,drag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T233000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251219T005147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T005147Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Morte
DESCRIPTION:Masquerade Goth Night – a night of dance and darkness
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dance-morte/
LOCATION:Bottom Lounge\, 1375 W. Lake St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T230000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251219T010354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T010354Z
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SUMMARY:Matt Rogers: Christmas in December
DESCRIPTION:Matt Rogers is a Los Angeles based actor\, comedian\, writer\, podcaster and television host. Named one of Variety’s Comics To Watch in 2021\, he is co-host of the popular podcast “Las Culturistas” alongside SNL’s Bowen Yang\, which was named Time Out New York’s #1 Comedy Podcast and Time Magazine’s “50 Best Podcasts to Listen to Right Now”. Las Culturistas also won Podcast of the Year Award at the 2023 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards. Matt can be seen in SEARCH PARTY\, SHRILL\, AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS\, OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT\, the animated Netflix series Q-FORCE\, and as the host of the HBO Max competition series HAUTE DOG. Matt has written for comedies such as THE OTHER TWO and Q-FORCE and co-created the short form reality series GAYME SHOW to critical acclaim. He most recently can be seen in Searchlight’s FIRE ISLAND and as a series regular in Showtime’s I LOVE THAT FOR YOU. Matt can next be seen in the upcoming Netflix series\, NO GOOD DEED. Matt’s special HAVE YOU HEARD OF CHRISTMAS premiered on Showtime and has received wide acclaim\, including being named by Variety as one of The Best Comedy Specials of 2022\, and New York Times best comedy of 2022. The songs from the Christmas special were released by Capitol Records for the 2023 holiday season and have surpassed 6 million streams\, solidifying his crown as The Prince of Christmas.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/matt-rogers-christmas-in-december/
LOCATION:The Vic Theater\, 3145 North Sheffield Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T223000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251219T004609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T005224Z
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SUMMARY:CQL Social '25
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our end of year social for the Chicago Queer Latine Collaborative 2025. We will have a live Mariachi performance by Mariachi Sirenas\, two drag artists including Milani and Luna La Catrina\, and two DJs Elock & Vales Madre. Food and beverage by Big Mich.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cql-social-25/
LOCATION:2242 S Damen Ave\, 2242 S Damen Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,drag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T233000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251211T051526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T051526Z
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SUMMARY:Sidetrack's customer Appreciation HoliGay Party
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to our annual Customer Appreciation Holiday Party – Thursday\, December 18th. Please join us for one of our favorite nights of the year. Doors open at 6PM and the fun continues till 2am. No Cover…it’s Sidetrack!\nGOOD FOOD\nEnjoy delicious complimentary bites during the early evening.\nCHEERS\nEnjoy Holiday Party Prices all night long!\n$3 Cocktails\, Beer & Wine*\nCOOL PRIZES\nWe’ll be giving away some amazing prizes\, so be here for your chance to win with our hosts Veronica Pop & Boy J. Drawings at 8:30 and 11pm\nCOMPLIMENTARY PHOTO BOOTH\nGet you pic taken at the Glitter Guts photo booth (thanks ABSOLUT!) and take home your own printed pics.\nGOOD CAUSE … GIVE CHEER\nNo paper invite is required. Simply continue the Sidetrack Holiday tradition of bringing a donation for Groceryland. This year they’re in need of paper products\, coffee\, cleaning supplies and personal grooming items. Or we encourage making a cash donation at the door.\nEat. Drink. Donate. Win.\nHappy HoliGays from Team Sidetrack!\n*Some exceptions apply\, including bottled wine and shots.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sidetracks-customer-appreciation-holigay-party/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T230000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251204T165143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T005820Z
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SUMMARY:Drunk Sappho
DESCRIPTION:Our private\, members-only night where you better come ready to hold your liquor. You’re greeted with complimentary shots and champagne upon entry. The room is dim\, and filled with sapphics ready to connect and unwind. \nSettle in as sensual sapphic poetry sets the tone for the night. And once the drinks loosen you up\, we’ll shift into slow R&B jams that get you sinking deeper into the mood. \nThese tickets are available to our Members & Patrons only.  \nWelcome\, to Drunk Sappho
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/drunk-sappho/
LOCATION:4633 N. Clark St.\, 4633 N. Clark St.\, #1\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251211T051738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T051738Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Policy Forum on LGBTQ+ and HIV Aging Issues
DESCRIPTION:Please join Pride Action Tank and the AIDS Foundation Chicago for the 6th annual Illinois Policy Forum on LGBTQ+ and HIV Aging Issues. This year’s forum will be on Thursday\, December 18th from 8:30 until 10 am. The program is co-hosted by Center on Addison\, Equality Illinois and Golden Rainbows of Illinois South (GRIS). \nOur featured speaker is Michelle Hoersch\, Chief Planning Officer for the Multi-sector Plan on Aging in the Illinois Department on Aging. You’ll also hear from panelists State Senator Lakesia Collins\, Diane Slezak of AgeOptions\, Niya Kelly of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless\, Starr De La Santos and more to discuss the Economics of Aging: Challenges and Opportunities. We’ll also receive updates on the Illinois Commission on LGBTQ+ and HIV Aging and the work towards a long-term care bill of rights focused on LGBTQ+ and older adults living with HIV. And\, of course\, it would not be a Pride Action Tank event without a storyteller!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/illinois-policy-forum-on-lgbtq-and-hiv-aging-issues/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:activism,education,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251211T050306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T050312Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251211T052545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T052629Z
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SUMMARY:Queering Chaos Conversations @Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:What happens when we sideline shame to center pleasure as a way to play with taboo things? Let’s explore in the next Queering Chaos Conversation as we Queer Pleasure\, Play and Taboo Things. \nJoin us Tuesday Dec 16th @dorothydownstairs as @jungle915 and I bring together: \n* @joshua.aaronn_ and @loganbellchi – business partners who convene Queer Play Parties that routinely center those left at the margins in the kink scene \n* @toosweet_toni – a Black Queer woman who educates her community on the benefits of psychedelics \n* & @themamasweetz and @the_dommm a mom and her eldest child who run @witchorama_market – a monthly witch market and drag show for a conversation that conjures the futures we want by learning to play without shame. \nDoors at 6pm and our conversation begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.\nTickets are sliding scale $10-20 in advance and $20 at the door.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queering-chaos-conversations-dorothy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T230000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251002T164910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T050040Z
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SUMMARY:A John Waters Christmas - Avondale Music Hall
DESCRIPTION:The legendary producer and film director John Waters returns to Avondale Music Hall | ONE NIGHT ONLY IN CHICAGO
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/a-john-waters-christmas-avondale-music-hall/
LOCATION:Avondale Music Hall\, 3342 N. Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T010000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251204T163919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T051903Z
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SUMMARY:FunkStick December
DESCRIPTION:FunkStick brings the Queer Disco Sleaze back to Jackhammer on Sunday 12/14! \nUpstairs: All Vinyl Rare Disco & Funk by FunkStick Resident DJ Connie Kway-Lewd & Guest DJ Runnersfour \nNew to Chicago by way of Washington\, DC; Runnersfour appreciates any music which touches your soul and leaves you with no choice but to dance. He’s a lover of disco/post-disco\, soul\, jazz\, funk\, house\, and everything in between. \n+ \nIn The Hole: DJ Deluxe \nDeluxe is a dynamic DJ whose sound bridges the gap between timeless vintage vibes and cutting-edge experimental beats. Known for sets that groove with undeniable basslines\, Deluxe captivates audiences with an eclectic mix that feels both nostalgic and fresh. \n+ \nGuest Artist Jane Thorn \nJane Thorn is a painter and writer exploring themes of transition\, narrative\, liminality\, light\, and reflection. Her deeply diaristic self-portraits are fantasy and science-fiction infused autofiction examining her own body\, mortality\, and her journey as a transexual woman in the tradition of Frida Kahlo\, Paula Rego\, and Sasha Gordon\, and her moody and personal still-lifes and cityscapes evoke moments of stillness amidst change. Born in Nashville\, Jane Thorn has lived in New Orleans\, Wuhan\, Portland\, and Glasgow\, and is currently based in Chicago. She holds a JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and a Masters in Fine Art Practice from the Glasgow School of Art. \n+ \nPhotos with Kinky Santa to benefit Leather Archives & Museum
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/funkstick-december/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251119T233229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T185217Z
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SUMMARY:Rapornzel
DESCRIPTION:The bawdy\, silly\, and immensely entertaining adult pantos by Britain’s Tom Whalley have become a popular holiday season tradition at PrideArts\, and the company will continue this tradition with its fourth Whalley panto – RAPORNZEL. Like its PrideArts predecessors JACK OFF THE BEANSTALK\, SLEEPING WITH BEAUTY\, and THROBBIN WOOD\, RAPORNZEL will fracture a famous fairy tale with unimaginable R-rated puns\, pop songs\, and audience participation\, all adding up to an outrageously good time. RAPORNZEL will be directed by Claire Hart Proepper of Laughing Stock Theatre\, the Evanston based theatre company specializing in Commedia dell’arte. The Italian tradition of Commedia dell’arte\, which flourished in the 16th Century\, was an influence on the genre of British pantos in its use of improvision\, exaggerated characters\, slapstick comedy\, and audience participation. Proepper’s experience in performing and directing Commedia dell’arte makes her uniquely qualified to bring the anarchic humor of Whalley’s panto to life.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rapornzel/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251212T232053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T232053Z
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SUMMARY:WITCH-O-RAMA Witchmas Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:🎄 Join us for the WITCHMAS Extravaganza\, our final show of 2025\, celebrating the Witch-O-Rama Market & Drag Show! Experience a day of magic\, merriment\, and drag on Sunday\, December 14th\, from 12 PM – 6 PM at HOSTE in Chicago.\n✨ Event Highlights:\n* Unique gifts from local artists\n* Tarot readings and energy cleansings\n* Pop-up tattoo artists\n* High-energy drag show\n* Delicious food and cocktails\n* Raffles for fantastic prizes\n* Photos with Santa (12-2pm)\n* Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest\n* Decorate your own Ornaments\nGather your friends\, wear your festive witch gear\, and celebrate with us before the winter solstice! Visit WITCHORAMA.COM for more details!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/witch-o-rama-witchmas-extravaganza/
LOCATION:HOSTE\, 1857 W. 16th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251211T050636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T050636Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Chocolate Drop Drag Brunch & Auction
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a morning of sparkle\, sass\, and sweetness — because the Chocolate Drop Drag Benefit Brunch is back and bigger than ever!\nGET YOUR TICKETS & SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS TODAY! THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT! \nHosted by Open Door Health Center of Illinois\, this annual celebration brings together community\, compassion\, and drag in one fabulous\, joy-filled event. \nYour ticket includes a delicious brunch buffet\, dazzling drag performances\, raffle prizes\, and an unforgettable celebration of inclusion and love — all in support of accessible\, affirming healthcare for LGBTQ+ and underserved individuals across Northern Illinois. \nEvery dollar raised helps keep Open Door’s programs strong\, ensuring that everyone has access to compassionate\, judgment-free healthcare\, regardless of income or identity. \nSponsorship Opportunities Available!!!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/2nd-annual-chocolate-drop-drag-brunch-auction/
LOCATION:Revelry 675\, 675 S. River St.\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:brunch,drag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251009T032148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T155542Z
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Cornerstone Community Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:Join other LGBTQ+ and ally volunteers as we help the elves at Cornerstone Community Outreach prepare for the holidays! We’ll be wrapping holiday gifts for the clients of Cornerstone Community Center in the Uptown neighborhood. Help brighten the lives of those experiencing homelessness this holiday season! \nParking: There is paid street parking on Wilson. Hazel street has free parking if you don’t mind a couple minute walk. \nCornerstone Community Outreach Mission: Addressing Homelessness\, Providing Shelter\, Accepting People\, Finding Home\nCornerstone Community Outreach (CCO) is a Chicago homeless shelter and non-profit 501-c3 organization. We have a longstanding commitment to providing shelter and finding homes for Chicago families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness. \nLocated in Uptown\, Chicago\, our programs provide shelter for single women\, single men\, intact families\, and single parent/guardian families. On-site services also include casework\, three meals a day\, a food pantry\, and a “free” store with donated clothes\, baby\, and household items. \nChiPride Volunteering Mission: Chipride Volunteering connects Chicago’s diverse LGBTQ+ community and allies through unified volunteerism.\nWe strive to create a more inclusive city by centralizing opportunities that support a variety of nonprofits\, fostering connection and driving positive change at a local level.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-cornerstone-community-outreach-event/
LOCATION:Cornerstone Community Outreach\, 4615 N. Clifton Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251211T050507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T050507Z
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SUMMARY:1st Annual Ball- The Pride Ball - Benefiting 'Life is Work!'
DESCRIPTION:FashionBar in partnership with Life is Work would like to invite you to The Pride Ball is a VISUAL CELEBRATION of the LGBTAIQ Community!\nThe Pride Ball \nEvent Overview:The Pride Ball is a visual celebration of inclusivity—welcoming all identities benefiting Life is Work an organization Empowering Communities\, Though supportive services. This formal gala honors self-expression\, community\, and resilience through an evening of fashion\, music\, performance\, and recognition. Everyone is invited to come as they are and celebrate the power of authenticity in an elevated and meaningful setting. \nThe evening will include curated runway presentations\, live dance performances\, and an award ceremony that acknowledges individuals and organizations advancing equality and visibility. \nTheme: The Pride Ball – A Celebration of Identity\, Opulence\, and Progress \nDate: Saturday\, December 13\, 2025 \nTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nLocation: Water Tower Place (FashionBar Level 3) \nProgram Highlights: \nCurated runway presentations featuring emerging and established designers\nElectrifying music by Ariana DJ\, Chicago-based transgender DJ\, model\, and entrepreneur\nCatering and beverage service with light bites and a cash bar\nLive performances\, ballroom\, voguing\, and curated artistic talent\nAward Ceremony at 7:45 PM\, recognizing individuals and organizations making an impact in LGBTQIA+ visibility and advocacy\nFormal\, fashion-forward attire is required. Guests are expected to arrive in attire appropriate for a red carpet gala\nWebsite: www.theprideball.com
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/1st-annual-ball-the-pride-ball-benefiting-life-is-work/
LOCATION:FashionBar Chicago\, 835 N. Michigan\, 3rd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,fashion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251211T050157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T050157Z
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SUMMARY:‘Building the Table’ Panel/Mixer (Pt. 8): The Legacy Collection in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our 8th in-person event ‘Building the Table’ with leaders to uplift how they are Building Legacies as a Collective across Chicago and beyond! 🌆 \nThis quarterly event series is a cultural exploration of intersectional identities\, highlighting the dynamic lived experiences and contributions of LGBTQIA+ community members. \nHost (and Founder/CEO of The Closet Unlocked) Darius Caffey will engage in hosting a moderated discussion with creative entrepreneurs\, members of grassroots organizations\, and social impact leaders – further acknowledging the importance of their existence in society. \nFor the upcoming event on Saturday\, June 7th\, 2025\, we will have the following guests: \nDaytronese Boatwright – Founder/Event Curator of The Bloom ColleQtive \nShana Sumers – Creator/Co-Host of Bad Queers Podcast \nDarius Caffey (Moderator) – Founder/CEO of The Closet Unlocked \nTickets are FREE\, but we recommend all guests arrive early to secure a good spot to view the stage!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/building-the-table-panel-mixer-pt-8-the-legacy-collection-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251211T045351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T045524Z
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SUMMARY:ALASKA presents A Very ALASKA Christmas Show
DESCRIPTION:It’s beginning to look a lot like… Alaska! Join beloved superstar of stage and screen Alaska as she welcomes in the holiday spirit with an evening song\, storytelling\, and her unmistakable brand of extraterrestrial glamour. No matter what your religion or denomination\, Alaska is determined to deck your halls and stuff your stocking with joy and mirth. Along with her piano-playing faerie companion Jeremy\, Alaska will serenade your heart soothe your soul during the most oppressively festive time of the year.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/alaska-presents-a-very-alaska-christmas-show/
LOCATION:Park West\, 322 W Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251113T192038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T192038Z
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Misericordia – Cookie Making!
DESCRIPTION:Description: Join other LGBTQ+ and ally volunteers as we help the Misericordia Home Hearts and Flour Bakery prepare delicious baked goods for the holidays! Our jobs will range from working with bakers to scooping cookies to packing and labeling their bakery goods for customers. \nDRESS CODE: Closed toed shoes and pants REQUIRED. No sleeveless or midriff shirts allowed. You will be provided with a hairnet\, and if necessary a beardnet. \nNUT ALLERGY NOTICE: This bakery uses nuts. If you have a nut allergy\, you can help in their shipping area.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-misericordia-cookie-making/
LOCATION:Misercordia Heart of Mercy\, 1850 W. Thome Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20250521T161203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T045748Z
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SUMMARY:Out! Bowling League
DESCRIPTION:That’s not a typo. That has been our league’s motto since its founding in 2014. Since that time\, Out! Bowling has seen more than a dozen seasons of friends\, family\, and love for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. We are the preeminent queer bowling league in the Chicago suburbs with a community of over 500 people. If you’re looking for a pressure-free night out with your friends where you can be\, well\, YOU! – then Out! Bowling is for you! Learn all about our story by clicking here. And if you’re interested in joining us for an upcoming season\, details are below. \nOur Fall 2025 Registration is NOW OPEN. Register to bowl with us for less than $6 per game here: https://forms.gle/UQHtrYpKhEngBPMj9 \n 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-bowling-league/
LOCATION:Stardust Bowling Alley\, 37 E. Lorraine Ave.\, Addison\, IL\, 60101\, United States
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055546
CREATED:20251204T175504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T234301Z
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SUMMARY:Cookie Decorating Workshop by Folkmade Cookies
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Holidays \nDate: Wednesday\, December 10th \nTime: 6:00pm-8:00pm \nLocation: EcoShip’s retail space at 3248 N Pulaski Rd\, Chicago\, IL 60641 \nClass details: Decorate 4 cookies\, BYOB\, and enjoy a cozy evening as we count down the days for the holidays. All are welcome! \nFolkmade Cookies is a home-based Chicago bakery where creativity meets deliciousness! Founded by Ashley Folk\, this proudly female and LGBTQ-owned bakery specializes in beautifully handcrafted\, custom-decorated cookies that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. \nYou will decorate 4 cookies that you can take home and enjoy! \nGetting there: There is paid street parking available on Pulaski Rd and the corner of School St or free parking further west on School St and in the surrounding area. If you’re taking public transit\, we are located near the Pulaski bus (53)\, Belmont bus (77)\, & Milwaukee bus (56). \n*This class is non-refundable\, but your ticket can be transferred to someone else. Please reach out to us at ecoshipchicago@gmail.com with the name of the person whom you are transferring the tickets to. We are not responsible for finding someone to buy the ticket from you.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cookie-decorating-workshop-by-folkmade-cookies/
LOCATION:EcoShip\, 1947 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop-crafts
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