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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Mental Health Policy and Legislation Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:This virtual town hall is hosted by Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois \nHear from community leaders and city & state officials on how they are working to ensure members of the LGBTQ+ community have access to affirming and affordable mental health care. \nAsk them questions and share what mental health care issues are most important to you. \nPanelists \nAlbe Gutierrez\, Bilingual Psychotherapist & Senior Operations Manager at Chicago Therapy Collective \nDr. Olusimbo Ige\, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner \nRep. Lindsey LaPointe\, District 19 \nSen. Mike Simmons\, 7th District \nEquality Illinois Representative
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-mental-health-policy-and-legislation-town-hall/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:activism,education,panel-conversation,virtual,wellness
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SUMMARY:Stream-a-Thon for Trans Health
DESCRIPTION:Since 2022\, Mercury Stardust\, aka the Trans Handy Ma’am\, has mobilized tens of thousands of donors and raised more than $5 million through the annual Stream-a-Thon for Trans Health—the largest and longest-running fundraiser of its kind. \nIn 2026\, this loud\, joy-filled celebration of community care marks its fifth anniversary. Together\, we’re helping thousands of trans people access essential\, life-saving gender-affirming healthcare\, and proving the extraordinary impact that’s possible when community shows up for one another.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/stream-a-thon-for-trans-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,virtual
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SUMMARY:Sapphic Serenade: Dorothy's Karaoke Night hosted by E.
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the best queer karaoke night in town hosted by Dorothy’s own bartender\, E\, featuring MONDAY MUSICALS POWER HOUR! \n\n\n\n\nCome sing your heart out in a room full of enthusiastic queers at SAPPHIC SERENADE: Dorothy’s Karaoke night hosted by E! You’ll find us set up with free karaoke\, extended hours\, endless hits and the best cocktails in town. \nOur monthly Monday karaoke nights now kick off with MONDAY MUSICALS POWER HOUR! Celebrating the musical tunes you know and love from 7-8pm\, get here early to belt it like you’re on Broadway! \nDorothy opens at 6pm with karaoke sign ups. Karaoke begins with our power hour at 7pm until last call at 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sapphic-serenade-dorothys-karaoke-night-hosted-by-e/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T233000
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Visibility Eve Celebration at Musical Monday
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday\, March 30\, at Sidetrack to celebrate our Trans Community here in Chicago. \nBe here for Musical Monday Show Tunes to ring in Trans Day of Visibility with pop-up performances by Sasha Love & Opal during the night.\nInternational Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide\, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-day-of-visibility-eve-celebration-at-musical-monday/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,concert-music,culture,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
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SUMMARY:Transparency
DESCRIPTION:What are you doing for Trans Day of Visibility? Come witness an all-trans cast bringing you a variety show that raises money for awesome local organizations fighting for trans rights!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transparency/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T200000
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SUMMARY:Queer Pot Luck
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome at our monthly Northwest Side Queer Potluck. This is an all-ages\, family-friendly event that occurs on the first Friday of every\nmonth. April’s theme is School Lunch Throwbacks! Bring your version of your favorite school lunch dish.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-pot-luck/
LOCATION:Friendship Community Place\, 5150 N Northwest Highway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T130000
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Visibility Rally
DESCRIPTION:🏳️‍⚧️It’s officially that time again! Join Trans Up Front for our second official rally for Trans Day of Visibility. Last year you all showed up\, rain AND shine\, and we can’t wait to see you all again! \nInterested in endorsing this rally? Email us at contact@transupfrontil.com \nCan’t make it but still want to support? You can donate at 🔗 www.transupfrontil.com/donate 🔗 to help us continue our mission of uplifting and advocating for transgender and gender-expansive youth!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-day-of-visibility-rally/
LOCATION:Federal Plaza\, W Adams St &\, S Dearborn St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,outdoor,support-group
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SUMMARY:Lakeside Pride Resonate Spring 2026 Choir Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sung by our trans\, non-binary\, and gender-expansive choir\, “No One Is Alone” offers one of the most enduring truths: even in the darkest woods\, connection sustains us. In community\, fear softens. In harmony\, grief transforms. \nIn a world still learning to listen\, Resonate lifts its voices to celebrate resilience\, community\, and the power of unity. Featuring Trans composers\, sung by Chicago’s Transgender voices!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lakeside-pride-resonate-spring-2026-choir-concert/
LOCATION:Lakeview Presbyterian Church\, 716 W Addison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T190000
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SUMMARY:Old Gold feat. Good Girls DJs (30+)
DESCRIPTION:It’s Springtime Sensuality! Chicago’s beloved all-vinyl day party for queer fam over 30 returns to Three Top Lounge with resident legendary DJs the Good Girls and friends (Lady D\, Lori Branch\, VITIGRRL) dropping the needle on jams to thaw out to. We’ll be soaking up the sun on the roof of the Salt Shed the first weekends in Spring: March 1\, April 4 and May 3 twirling to all-vinyl R&B\, house\, disco and whatever the funk we want because we’re grown! Tickets are available for all dates and advance purchase is highly recommended\, though there will be a limited number first come\, first served at the door. \nThree Top Lounge is wheelchair accessible. The entrance is on the Elston Avenue side of the Salt Shed\, from where you’ll take the elevator or stairs 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 . There will be photography and video documentation for future archival and promotional use. By purchasing a ticket you give permission to use your likeness.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/old-gold-feat-good-girls-djs-30-2/
LOCATION:Three Top Lounge\, 1357 N. Elston Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ Easter Bonnet Contest
DESCRIPTION:Asians and Friends Chicago\, an LGBTQ social group for Asians and allies\, will host an Easter bonnet-making afternoon with a contest\, egg hunt and contestant parade. Our host venue\, Max’s Place\, 4621 N. Clark in Chicago\, will have Easter bonnet-making supplies\, hat bases\, glue guns and a whole tone of spring glitz to make bonnets. But feel free to bring your own bonnets to enter in the contest! Prizes will be awarded. See you for the best Spring Sunday Funday!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-easter-bonnet-contest/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T183000
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SUMMARY:Congressman Quigley's Annual LGBTQIA+ Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join Congressman Quigley for a town hall focused on the current state of LGBTQIA+ rights. \nPlease join Congressman Mike Quigley for a town hall focused on the Trump administration’s attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community. \nDoors open at 5:00 pm on Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026\, at Center on Halsted\, 3656 N Halsted. The program will run from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. This event is free\, but pre-registration is required. As in years past\, please submit questions when registering. \nSpace is limited\, and registrations will be capped to comply with fire marshal requirements. Please register as soon as possible. We hope to see you there! \nA sign language interpreter will be available. \nThis event will be recorded.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/congressman-quigleys-annual-lgbtqia-town-hall/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:education
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131315Z
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SUMMARY:Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Summit was launched by NMAC in 2016 to advance PrEP access for communities most-impacted by HIV. We are the nation’s only convening dedicated to translating complex scientific discoveries and biomedical solutions into effective healthcare delivery for the HIV and public health workforce.  This is the place where science meets action—translating cutting-edge research into real-world strategies for HIV prevention. \nIn its 10th year\, the 2026 Summit is set to expand its focus by addressing HIV from a syndemic\, whole-person perspective and is integrating the broader clinical and public health workforce (see audiences below). As we celebrate a decade of progress\, we’re reimagining what’s possible. This is our moment to embrace a whole-person approach to prevention—because HIV does not exist in isolation\, and neither should our solutions. \nThis year’s theme\, “The Syndemic Approach—Strengthening the HIV and Public Health Workforce” centers the clinical\, community\, and broader public health workforce as key partners in the effort to improve overall health among HIV affected communities and communities with the poorest health outcomes. \nUsing systems thinking\, syndemic and whole-person theory\, and organizational development and management strategies\, the Summit will serve as a training and recruitment hub that strengthens the technical and leadership skills of the clinical\, community\, and public health workforce\, as well as a pipeline to recruit new public and global health professionals.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/biomedical-hiv-prevention-summit/
LOCATION:Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile\, 540 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,wellness,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Health National Consortium Convening
DESCRIPTION:The AMA Foundation’s LGBTQ+ Health program hosts an annual national convening in April in the heart of Chicago. The convening brings together top institutions and America’s most influential medical professionals to exchange knowledge\, co-create vital tools\, and foster collaboration that tackles LGBTQ+ health disparities directly.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-health-national-consortium-convening/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:TBA Chicago
CATEGORIES:conference,education,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T130848Z
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SUMMARY:Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night of FREE Country Dancing Lessons at Whiskey Girl Tavern! \nEnjoy your drinks and food while learning some fun and easy line dance lessons and some two-stepping with the Second City Outlaws! \nNO COVER!!!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/country-dancing-at-whiskey-girl-tavern-3-2/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
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SUMMARY:Pitch Your Peeps
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Slide Deck Queer Dating event! This will be a fun event hosted by two Chicago based Black and Latinx queer women\, that lets friends take the stage to pitch their (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. \nNot ready to be pitched? That’s ok! We need baddies in the audience too! Bring your wing person to make sure you connect with someone who was pitched. \nFree to attend\, $5 to pitch
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pitch-your-peeps-5/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
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SUMMARY:Clutch Your Pearls! The Gerber/Hart Spring Soiree
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join the Board\, staff and volunteers of Gerber/Hart for an evening of LGBTQ+ comedy! Help support our mission\, celebrate the birthday of Pearl M. Hart\, and have a laugh with us when we all need one! Enjoy food\, drinks\, comedy\, surprises\, and a live auction and lucky draw. Wear your pearls! \nGerber/Hart Library and Archives\, celebrating its 45th Anniversary\, is an independent nonprofit dedicated to collecting\, preserving\, and making accessible LGBTQ+ literature and history in Chicago and the Midwest.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/clutch-your-pearls-the-gerber-hart-spring-soiree/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
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SUMMARY:Center On Halsted Art Gallery Opening - APRIL 10
DESCRIPTION:Located on the 2nd and 3rd floor at the Center on Halsted – come experience the best in Queer art. Free to enjoy. Donations accepted at the Volunteer desk. \nJoin us for the opening reception featuring art by Ms. Alexander Martin (she/her/hers) on our second floor and Noah Thomas (he/him) on our third floor. \nARTIST: Ms. Alexander Martin (she/her/hers) – My practice takes the largely oral and embodied tradition of my communities (Black\, Trans\, Queer\, Appalachian) and brings them into public\, academic\, and art spaces via mixed media work\, performance\, dance\, and education\, in an effort to shift the dominant canon. Through painting\, sculpture\, illustration\, performance\, and ritual\, my current work is documentation\, religious artifact\, lore\, and history\, of an imagined world that is Black\, Trans\, and Queer at its core. A world of Divine beings\, spirits\, practitioners\, demons\, all participating in an endless dance and cycle of self discovery\, growth\, empowerment\, and rebirth. With its own language (Qyrd) and pantheon of divine houses\, this work elevates cultural and historical elements of my communities to a space of celebration. It represents the endless cycle of growth\, healing\, re-birth\, survival\, and empowerment that is at the core of the queer experience. Ancestry\, legacy\, hardship\, what is passed down or carried on\, the cultural elements that survive or are invented\, are all reimagined through a lens of mythos.. \nARTIST: Noah Thomas (he/him) – Rooted in a rapidly changing world\, my works hold tightly to the feelings of growth and how we are shaped by our experiences. Within my series\, Wandering Through\, abstract forms shift in and out of uncanny and familiar shapes while navigating atmospheric and colorful dreamlike landscapes. My working method involves using sponges\, layering and glazing to capture textures that make a space feel real. Finding a delicate balance between the bold linework\, surreal color palettes\, and negative space is central to my works. I strive to create a harmonious relationship between the movement of the linework and shapes while preserving the contrast as the subjects dance throughout the negative space in the surreal environment. Visually inspired by my persistent desire to be outside\, memories\, and the beauty we find along the way\, the series reflects how we adapt to our surroundings and learn from the encounters that inevitably shape our lives and the organisms around us. My love for creating a world that can feel just as expressive as the subjects within the space has been a consistent unifying theme throughout my works. I aim to capture not only what a space looks like\, but how it feels to inhabit it. As the world continues to change\, my series invites us to slow down\, reflect\, and enjoy the moment you’re in while wandering through the experiences life has to offer.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/center-on-halsted-art-gallery-opening-april-10/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
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SUMMARY:Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market
DESCRIPTION:Hang out at an indie book shop and meet other LGBTQ+ nerds \nLooking for a place to connect with other LGBTQ+ nerds? Join us for a relaxed monthly hangout where you can share your interests and get to know new people in a welcoming space. This is a place to talk about comics\, games\, sci-fi\, fantasy\, anime\, and more. \n2nd Friday of every month from 6–8 pm
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-nerd-meetup-at-goblin-market-2/
LOCATION:Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities\, 2868 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
CREATED:20260129T023225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T130912Z
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Share Our Spare
DESCRIPTION:Join other LGBTQ+ and Ally volunteers as we help Chicagoland area children in need! We’ll be sorting essentials (books\, clothes\, toys) and packing diaper orders for children and their families.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-share-our-spare-3/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
CREATED:20260326T044613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131214Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing with HIV Book Event
DESCRIPTION:Tony “T-Soul” Hughes lived with HIV for 16 years. During that time\, he wrote poetry. After his death from complications of HIV/AIDS\, his sister Billie Holiday Hughes published those poems in a book called Dancing with HIV. \nBillie grew up in Altgeld Gardens on the South Side of Chicago. She built a career in film and television as a key assistant location manager — The Chi (Seasons 1–8)\, Marvel’s Ironheart\, Heist 88\, Sense8\, and more. She is also the person who carried her brother’s words to print. \nJoin us at Jamii Center for the Arts and Media for a reading and conversation with Billie Holiday Hughes about the book\, about Tony\, and about what it means to preserve someone’s voice after they are gone.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dancing-with-hiv-book-event/
LOCATION:Jamii Center for Arts & Media\, 3850 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
CREATED:20260402T131147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T062225Z
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SUMMARY:Marsha Stevens-Pino & Justin Ryan Concert
DESCRIPTION:Marsha Stevens-Pino and Justin Ryan Concert\nFree Admission!\nSaturday\, April 11 at 5PM\nMapel Street Chapel\n220 S. Main St. Lombard\, IL \nAfter publicly coming out as a lesbian in 1981\, Marsha Stevens-Pino (widely recognized as the “mother of contemporary Christian music) her songs were removed from hymnals\, performances were canceled\, and she was largely ostracized by the mainstream Christian music industry. In response\, Marsha founded BALM Ministries (Born Again Lesbian Music)\, creating a vital artistic and spiritual home for LGBTQ+ Christians. Justin Ryan—a queer Christian singer-songwriter originally from Paducah\, KY met Marsha through the Metropolitan Community Church. Encouraged by Marsha\, Justin moved to Nashville to record with her\, which led to studio work and background singing for renowned country artists. Come hear their beautiful music and be moved by their inspiring stories! \nSponsored by First Church of Lombard
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/marsha-stevens-pino-justin-ryan-concert/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:concert-music,spiritual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
CREATED:20251204T163803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131006Z
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SUMMARY:Center on Halsted's Human First Gala - Family Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 2026  \n6pm Reception • 7pm Dinner & Program \nThe Geraghty  \n2520 S Hoyne Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60608 \nAbout Center on Halsted\nCenter on Halsted is the Midwest’s most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1\,000 community members visit the Center every day\, including Center on Halsted and Center on Addison in Lakeview and Center on Cottage Grove in Woodlawn.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/center-on-halsteds-human-first-gala-family-reunion/
LOCATION:The Geraghty\, 2520 S. Hoyne Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
CREATED:20260402T125751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T062303Z
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SUMMARY:Violet Surprise Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:The Revolutionists will not be televised. It will be dramatized – by Violet Surprise Theatre\, whose mission is to vibrantly validate the voices of women. Written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Iris Sowlat\, The Revolutionists is a hysterical and historical (or\, more accurately\, herstorical) play that invites audiences to experience the French Revolution from a woman’s perspective. So don’t pardon our French. Pardon our Frenchwomen and their très merciless treatment during the Reign of Terror.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/violet-surprise-theatre-presents-the-revolutionists-6/
LOCATION:Pleasant Home\, 217 Home Avenue\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60302\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
CREATED:20260326T043644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T132442Z
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SUMMARY:Rowan Tree Queer Care Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Rowan Tree Counseling at the Queer Care Fair 2026 for a free day of education\, resource sharing\, and community building! This year we are featuring a large collective of incredible orgs\, artists\, and clinicians who serve the queer community of Chicago. We are so excited to share some of the programming with you: \nCreate your own Personal Pride Flag with Rowan Tree therapists. Get yourself a queer-inspired flash tattoo by incredible queer artists Kara Sparks and Em Osgood\, first come first serve (more flash info to come). Shop our FREE Gender Affirming Community Closet and swap clothes with the T Boys of Chicago. Learn all you need to know about gender gear from our friends at Early to Bed. Explore how to get involved with the activists of Trans UpFront Illinois and the folks at Hope for the Day. Meet with the all-body-empowering\, trans-affirming gym owners from Above the Bar. \nCheck out upcoming events and artists of the Newport Theater and immerse yourself in the magical power of zine art with the Trans.Cribe. Bodywork by Theo will be there to teach the power of massage and healing. Learn from expert Dr. Laura Ross about pelvic floor therapy\, and Physician Assistant Rachael Johnson of the Gender Affirming Surgical Program at UIC. \nSun. 4/12/2026\n12-4pm\nRowan Tree Counseling\n4846 N Clark St #100 Chicago IL 60640\nRSVP: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rowantreecounseling/2104190 \nre: covid safety\nMasks are encouraged and will be provided. Additionally\, we run air purifiers in each room as a matter of standard operating procedure.\nCan’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rowan-tree-queer-care-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Rowan Tree Counseling\, 4846 N Clark St #100\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,support-group,wellness,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
CREATED:20260402T131440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131440Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening at Nobody's Darling
DESCRIPTION:Nobody’s Darling will screen the short film “Committed” – written by Lisa Cordileone and directed by Monica Raymund. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Lisa Cordileone.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/film-screening-at-nobodys-darling/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
CREATED:20260409T142635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T142635Z
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SUMMARY:Tequila\, Darling! at Nobody's Darling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tequila\, Darling!—a special tasting experience hosted by Kat Fitzgerald. Enjoy a guided journey through three of Kat’s thoughtfully selected tequilas\, complete with fun facts and flavor notes along the way. \nFood will be served as we sip\, learn\, and celebrate. Come raise a glass and wish Kat well as she embarks on her next chapter in Portugal! \nReserve your spot now—this is one you don’t want to miss. \nSpots are limited!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/tequila-darling-at-nobodys-darling/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:concert-music,culinary,happy-hour,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
CREATED:20260409T062614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T062614Z
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SUMMARY:Demi Palecek\, IL House Candidate (D-13)\, joins Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show
DESCRIPTION:Get the late night talk show experience without heading to NYC or LA! \nThe Not That Late Show is a POC- and queer-led late-night talk show hosted by Justin Swinson\, featuring an ensemble of Chicago comedians debuting brand-new material each month. NTLS is just like the late night talk shows you would see on TV (Colbert\, The Daily Show\, Last Week Tonight\, etc.)\, but with a Chicago focus. Taking place every third Wednesday at The Lincoln Lodge\, the show blends sketch comedy\, sharp interviews\, and live music from emerging local artists. Past guests have included Mayor Brandon Johnson; Writer and Educator Dr. Eve L. Ewing; Viral Chicago Attorney\, Rachel Cohen; and Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK among others. \nThis month’s guest is Illinois House Candidate (District 13)\, Demi Palecek.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/demi-palecek-il-house-candidate-d-13-joins-chicagos-late-night-talk-show/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
CREATED:20260312T000309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131027Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Future Outlook Conference: Strengthening Our Community of Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two days of expert-led sessions\, networking\, and professional development opportunities. Perfect for educators\, mental & physical health practitioners\, social service providers\, and anyone working with the LGBTQ+ community.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/2026-future-outlook-conference-strengthening-our-community-of-care/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:conference,education,wellness,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
CREATED:20260409T061039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T061039Z
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SUMMARY:Mixed Media Mark Making
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sholo Beverly \nLet go of expectations and experiment with mixed media mark making \n· Participants will use different media and learn various techniques\n· There will be progressive creation of multiple pieces\n· You’ll leave with a finished self-portrait\n· All levels of artistic expertise are welcome \nMaterial list will be supplied after enrollment \nPlease Note: Due to high demand and limited space\, participant cancellations must be made no later than one (1) week prior to the workshop. Workshops may be cancelled by 6311arts if enrollment minimums are not reached. You will be notified at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled start date should cancellation and a full refund become necessary.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/mixed-media-mark-making/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T151751
CREATED:20260312T000212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131336Z
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SUMMARY:(out): A New Musical
DESCRIPTION:In the near future\, a geomagnetic storm hits the Earth\, wipes out the internet\, and plunges the world into a total blackout. Five young adults must stick together as they work through dwindling resources\, scorching summer temperatures\, isolation from the outside world\, and their own complicated histories with one another. But how far can they stretch their limited survival knowledge to make it to the next day… or week… or… \nSet to an original indie folk score\, (out) explores our response to catastrophe\, queer love\, and the difference between existing versus actively participating in our own lives.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-a-new-musical/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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