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SUMMARY:RAGEher Queer
DESCRIPTION:RAGEher Queer is a sacred\, embodied space for Queer\, trans\, nonbinary\, and gender-expansive beings shaped by the experience of womanhood—to move\, feel\, and reclaim what the world has tried to erase. \nIt’s a space to scream\, sob\, and shake with others who get it. For queer femmes\, women\, and fluid folks who refuse to disappear.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rageher-queer-2/
LOCATION:Hairpin Arts Center\, 2810 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,support-group,wellness
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SUMMARY:BIYA BIYA Photo Embroidery Workshop at Foster Beach
DESCRIPTION:Presented by BIYA BIYA Productions\, this 2-hour workshop will teach participants the basics of embroidery into physical photos as an adornment and meditative practice. All skill levels are welcome and all materials will be provided for use in session. We HIGHLY encourage participants to bring their own photos that are personally meaningful. Please only bring photos you are comfortable embroidering\, poking\, and changing. If you do not have a photo\, we will have photos available to embroider. \nWe will use this time together to adorn our photos\, embroider meditatively\, and share our photos and stories attached to them. We hope this space will be one of communal art-making\, practicing mindfulness\, and honoring of past memories\, places\, and people. \nMEET THE FACILITATOR:\nYasmeen Khayr (she/her) is a Lebanese\, Muslim artist based in Rogers Park. She loves the use of art as a release of creative energy and exploring the particular ways in which art can facilitate emotional processing and expression. She is inspired by the power of communal art making and practicing imagining and building new worlds through art-making. Yasmeen plays with linoleum block printing\, embroidery\, painting\, and mixed media\, and is always down for trying new art mediums. Yasmeen is also currently pursuing a degree in art therapy! \nOUTDOOR ACCESSIBILITY NOTES: \nExact coordinates will be shared the day before the outdoor program. We will be gathered on a grassy area with blankets and limited low-seated beach chairs. Feel free to bring what will support your comfort. \nParticipants are welcome as early as 11:45pm to grab snacks and mingle with fellow art-makers. The workshop will begin promptly at 12pm.\nIn the event of rain\, the program will meet at a studio in Avondale.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/biya-biya-photo-embroidery-workshop-at-foster-beach/
LOCATION:Loyola Beach\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop-crafts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T193000
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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:20260712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260709T033953Z
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SUMMARY:Idle Muse Theatre Company Celebrates 20 Years With Its Anniversary Gala\, “What’s Past is Prologue\,” Sunday\, July 12 at Lytle House
DESCRIPTION:Idle Muse Theatre Company celebrates its 20th anniversary season with its anniversary gala\, What’s Past is Prologue\, Sunday\, July 12 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Lytle House in Edgewater\, 5517 N. Broadway. \nTwenty years of storytelling\, creativity and community — and this is just the beginning for Idle Muse. This event is a celebration of everything Idle Muse Theatre Company has built over its first 20 years and a launching pad for what comes next for the company. Two decades is a milestone worth honoring and represents countless performances\, artists supported and audiences moved by the power of live theatre. \nGala tickets are now on sale for $100 standard tickets and $150 VIP tickets\, with a limited number of $50 Access tickets available. All tickets include food and drink from Tamale Spaceship\, a silent auction with themed baskets\, a wine pull\, a giving tree and the opportunity to interact with characters from past Idle Muse productions. VIP tickets also include the anniversary program reception\, first access to character interactions\, priority food and drink access and an exclusive Idle Muse swag bag. Gala tickets are now available at IdleMuse.org/twenty.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/idle-muse-theatre-company-celebrates-20-years-with-its-anniversary-gala-whats-past-is-prologue-sunday-july-12-at-lytle-house/
LOCATION:Lytle House\, 5517 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T181848Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Sacred Space Salon x #QueerCountry Bandwagon: AmeriKINDA
DESCRIPTION:Join Queer Sacred Space Salon as they Collaborate with #QueerCountry Bandwagon for AmeriKINDA.\nIris Marlowe & #QueerCountry Bandwagon – celebrate Americana Music our way.\nLet your Red\, White\, and YOU Flags Fly!\nAlso Featuring Thee Ricky Harris\, Lewis Rawlinson\, and Anthony Whittaker\nCurated & Hosted by ROB LINDLEY\nwith our Official Greeters – The Second City Sisters
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-sacred-space-salon-x-queercountry-bandwagon-amerikinda/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park Presbyterian\, 600 W. Fullerton Parkway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,spiritual
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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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SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T220000
DTSTAMP: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:20260718T090000
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Nourishing Hope
DESCRIPTION:Join other LGBTQ+ and Ally volunteers as we help Nourishing Hope pack Home Delivery bags/boxes for their clients! Our group will be packing food in one of three lines: the produce line\, dry goods line\, or the dairy/freezer line. If needed\, the shift may also include box making. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes. Moderate lifting required for some volunteers.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-nourishing-hope-4/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260715T033417Z
CREATED:20260625T181135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T033417Z
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Nourishing Hope
DESCRIPTION:Join other LGBTQ+ and Ally volunteers as we help Nourishing Hope pack Home Delivery bags/boxes for their clients! Our group will be packing food in one of three lines: the produce line\, dry goods line\, or the dairy/freezer line. If needed\, the shift may also include box making. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes. Moderate lifting required for some volunteers.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-nourishing-hope-5/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T163846Z
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:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260715T040522Z
CREATED:20260715T040522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T040522Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Cares 35th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Cares knows how to have fun while making an impact. Our upcoming 35th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday\, July 18\, from 11 AM-2 PM at Ogden (Williams) Park\, will be no exception. This event is open to the public and free of charge. \nWe invite all of Chicagoland to join us in celebrating 35 years of volunteer service\, civic action and community-building in Chicago. The site of our Anniversary Celebration features the Ogden Park Mosaic Mural\, a collaboration between Ogden Park\, Green Star Movement and Chicago Cares\, The Mural highlights the past\, present and future of Ogden Park\, and is part of Chicago Cares’ placemaking initiative that engages public art to bring people together in community. \nEvent Highlights: \n–> Chicago Cares 35th Anniversary Celebration\, with a bounce house\, DJ\, food trucks\, the iconic Rainbow Cone and a service project \n–> Ribbon-cutting for a brand-new mosaic mural in Ogden Park\, designed in collaboration with Ogden Park\, Green Star Movement and Chicago Cares \n–> Brief Reflections from Chicago Cares CEO Rosie Drumgoole\, Ogden Park Supervisor David Bailey and Professional Boxer Kenneth Sims Jr.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-cares-35th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Ogden (Williams) Park\, 6500 S Racine Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60636\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260716T174232Z
CREATED:20260716T174232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T174232Z
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SUMMARY:CRAP Restroom Rally
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 2015 as a working group of Pride Action Tank (a project of the AIDS Foundation Chicago)\, CRAP includes individual members representing academia\, public policy\, public schools\, and the legal field\, as well as organizations such as AIDS Foundation Chicago and Equality Illinois. \nFor more information on CRAP\, you can follow this website link: https://prideactiontank.org/learn-about-crap/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/crap-restroom-rally/
LOCATION:The Hideout\, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T042220Z
CREATED:20260416T050442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T042220Z
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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:20260715T042304Z
CREATED:20260416T052059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T042304Z
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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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T010000
DTSTAMP:20260715T033527Z
CREATED:20260709T033710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T033527Z
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SUMMARY:POP'D! BAD GIRLS
DESCRIPTION:Good girls stay home.\nBad girls dance.\nPOP’D! returns to Meeting House Tavern for a night celebrating the boldest\, baddest women in pop. Expect wall-to-wall anthems from Rihanna\, Lady Gaga\, Britney Spears\, Miley Cyrus\, Doja Cat\, Kim Petras\, Slayyyter\, Cardi B\, Megan Thee Stallion\, and more.\n✨ No cover.\n🎧 DJ Sudoku\n💃 Hosted by Queen McKay (Asia) & Tim Bell\n🕘 Music starts at 9PM \nDress however makes you feel unstoppable. Bring your friends\, request your favorite diva\, sing every chorus\, and dance like nobody’s judging. \nCome dance. Come shine. Come get POP’D! 🖤💖
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/popd-bad-girls/
LOCATION:Meeting House Tavern\, 5025 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T143000
DTSTAMP:20260715T034415Z
CREATED:20260618T181759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T034415Z
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SUMMARY:BIYA BIYA Persian Calligraphy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join BIYA BIYA as we welcome a community auntie and artist to lead us in a Persian Calligraphy Workshop! Come learn the basic strokes of nastaliq – most commonly used for Persian poetry but shared across Arabic\, Dari\, Pashto & Urdu letters. No experience in these alphabets or nastaliq script is required\, and it is open to non-native Persian speakers. The session will first start with a presentation on the general history of calligraphy across cultures. \nThen\, through guided practice\, participants write a message in Persian to exercise the basic strokes of lettering for calligraphy. \nAll supplies are provided for use during the session. \nWorkshop will begin promptly at 12pm\, please be on time! Only 15 spots to ensure quality hands-on instruction.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/biya-biya-persian-calligraphy-workshop/
LOCATION:Solidarity Studios\, 3323 North Pulaski Road\, Chicago\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260702T153831Z
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SUMMARY:Guardians of the Earth and Sky
DESCRIPTION:Explore seasons\, elements\, colors\, and constellations through storytelling\, music\, and dance in this interactive performance by Irene Hsiao in collaboration with tai chi master Peter Wong\, dancers Amanda Maraist and Darling “Shear” Squire\, musicians Paige Brown and Hunter Diamond\, and storyteller Penny Li\, that will take place at Palmisano Park on July 11\, Ping Tom Park on July 19\, and Jackson Park on July 26. \nNow in its third year of delighting Chicago communities\, this performance is created in collaboration with participants of all ages\, who will be invited to speak\, sing\, dance\, and create artwork with us. \nArt supplies will be provided for making beautiful fans to take home in this all-ages event. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for walking approximately one mile.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/guardians-of-the-earth-and-sky-2/
LOCATION:Ping Tom Memorial Park\, 1700 S Wentworth Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T144710Z
CREATED:20260604T144710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T144710Z
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SUMMARY:Babes With Blades Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “yo ho.\,” July 19 - August 29
DESCRIPTION:Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2026 season opens with a world premiere\, yo ho.\, by playwright SMJ\, directed by JD Caudill and fight choreography by Carly “CB” Cason\, July 19 – August 29 at The Edge Theater Off Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. \nyo ho. charts the journey of Anne Bonny and Mary Read\, two pirates aboard a campy\, sexually charged ship facing immediate threat from the crown. Equal parts historical fantasy and introspective sexual and gender exploration\, this play is a deeply emotional reimaging and reminder of queer history. \nThe ensemble cast of ten\, in alphabetical order\, features Stef Brundage (they/them\, Calico Jack); Sierra Buffum (they/them\, Mary Read); William Delforge (he/him\, Chad/James); Schnaude Dorizan (she/her\, Vanessa U/S); Stephanie Fongheiser (she/her\, Anne Bonny U/S); Cris King (she/her\, Calico Jack U/S); Rachel Sleek Bañuelos (she/her\, Anne Bonny); Makenna Van Raalte (they/she\, Mary Read U/S); Jacob Watson (he/they\, Chad/James U/S) and Brittani Yawn (she/her\, Vanessa). \nThe production team includes BWBTC ensemble members Line Bower (they/them\, technical director); Jennifer Mohr (she/her\, costume designer); Payton Shearn (she/they\, production assistant) and Laura J. Wiley (she/her\, lighting designer) as well as Carly “CB” Cason (they/she/any\, fight choreographer); JD Caudill (they/them\, director); Kat Coyl (they/them\, assistant director); Amy C. Gilman (she/her\, scenic designer); Rose Hamill (she/her\, production manager); Alex Kingsley (they/them\, sound designer); Meme Matteson (she/they\, assistant fight choreographer); Grace Mealey (she/her\, stage manager); Alyssa Vera Ramos (she/her/ella\, intimacy designer) and SMJ (they/them\, playwright). \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays – Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The open caption performances are Saturday\, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. and Sunday\, Aug.16 at 3 p.m. and Thursday\, Aug. 20 and Friday\, Aug. 21 at 8 p.m.. The sensory friendly performances are Sunday\, Aug. 2 and Sunday\, Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. and with the fully masked audience performances\, Sunday\, Aug. 9 and Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. The running time is approximately two hours (including intermission). Streaming dates for yo ho. will be announced at a future date. Tickets are $28 for students and seniors\, $35 for general admission and are on sale now at BabesWithBlades.org. \nHeadshot Block of Cast:\nTop Row: Stef Brundage\, Sierra Buffum\, William Delforge\, Schnaude Dorizan\nMiddle Row: Stephanie Fongheiser\, Cris King\nBottom Row: Rachel Sleek-Bañuelos\, Makenna Van Raalte\, Jacob Watson\, Brittani Yawn
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/babes-with-blades-theatre-company-presents-world-premiere-of-yo-ho-july-19-august-29/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTSTAMP:20260715T034346Z
CREATED:20260402T130405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T034346Z
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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:20260506T030231Z
CREATED:20260506T030231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T030231Z
UID:10001947-1784653200-1784660400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
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:20260721T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T181945Z
CREATED:20260625T181945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T181945Z
UID:10003494-1784653200-1784660400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:So\, You Want To Start A Business?
DESCRIPTION:Hosted during TechChicago Week in partnership with TechNexus \nIn a climate shaped by layoffs\, career pivots\, and rapid technological change\, more people are asking the same question: \n“What can I build for myself?” \nThis event brings together founders\, investors\, creatives\, and operators for an honest\, grounded conversation about entrepreneurship\, AI-era opportunity\, and building with limited resources. \nThis is not a startup fantasy panel. \nIt is a real-world conversation about turning skills into income\, ideas into businesses\, and uncertainty into momentum — especially for those building without massive funding\, insider access\, or large teams. \nWhat We’ll Explore:\n• Turning career pivots into business opportunities\n• What actually makes an idea viable\n• How founders are using AI + lean tools to launch faster\n• Starting with limited capital\, clarity\, or time\n• Identity\, resilience\, and access in entrepreneurship\n• What it really takes to build something sustainable \nWhat to Expect:\n✨ Actionable founder insights\n✨ Investor + operator perspectives\n✨ High-impact networking\n✨ Real conversations (not surface-level startup talk)\n✨ Complimentary drinks (21+) \nImportant Notes:\nThis is a limited-capacity TechChicago Week event experience. RSVP does not guarantee entry once capacity is reached. \nRefund Policy:\nAll ticket sales are final. Due to limited capacity and the curated nature of this TechChicago Week event experience\, we are unable to offer refunds. Tickets may be transferred to another guest with at least 24 hours’ notice to the host. \nBy registering\, you agree to these terms. \nSecure your spot early.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/so-you-want-to-start-a-business-3/
LOCATION:TechNexus Venture Collaborative\, 20 North Wacker Drive #12th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260721T150024Z
CREATED:20260715T051949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T150024Z
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SUMMARY:WNBA ALL-STAR LESBIAN WEEKEND JULY 23-26TH
DESCRIPTION:WNBA ALL-STAR LESBIAN WEEKEND \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 23rd: EXCLUSIVE WELCOME MIXER\nOur official welcome mixer hosted at Chicago’s Black-owned lesbian bar in the queer-friendly neighborhood of Andersonville. We’ll have cocktails\, games\, music\, & sexy vibes to kick-off the weekend! \nFriday\, July 24th: SNEAKER BALL PARTY\nThrow on your flyest fits and elevated attire\, let’s see how you style it with your sneakers! Chicago skyline\, curated cocktails and music; this is where the weekend energy official activates. \nNOTE: COCKTAIL ATTIRE REQUIRED\, DRESS CODE ENFORCED \nSATURDAY July 25th: QUEER STRIDE WALK/RUN CLUB\nStretch your legs\, get moving and sweat at the iconic Chicago lakefront. Whether you’re feeling a leisure community walk and talk vibe or you want to get a few miles in with fellow runners\, there’s space for anyone who wants to move. \nNote: Saturday evening main event will be ticketed separately. All Access pass DOES NOT include Saturday night event. \nSunday July 26th: Lesbians Who Brunch Day Party\nSunday Funday! Just because it’s the last day doesn’t mean it’s the end! We’ll have great food\, music\, vibes\, & our final party to close out the weekend. \n\n\nView less
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/wnba-all-star-lesbian-weekend-july-23-26th/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:brunch,dance-dj,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T031200Z
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:20260724T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T181602Z
CREATED:20260625T181602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T181602Z
UID:10003499-1784910600-1784930400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Black & Brown Femme Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Black & Brown Femme Film Festival (BBFF) is Chicago’s nonprofit film festival dedicated exclusively to amplifying the voices of Black\, Brown\, women-identifying\, nonbinary\, and gender-expansive filmmakers. Join us for two days of powerful independent films\, filmmaker Q&As\, community conversations\, and a hands-on smartphone filmmaking workshop. Featuring 43 films from around the world\, BBFF celebrates stories that challenge perspectives\, spark dialogue\, and center voices too often left out of mainstream cinema. Enjoy free snacks between screening blocks\, affordable ticket options\, and an inclusive\, welcoming atmosphere.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/black-brown-femme-film-festival/
LOCATION:Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts\, 915 E. 60th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T230000
DTSTAMP:20260722T165036Z
CREATED:20260715T033310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T165036Z
UID:10004165-1784919600-1784934000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Disability Pride Parade Open Mic 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to announce this year’s Disability Pride Parade Open Mic! Every year\, we host this community event on the Friday before the parade. \nJoin us for a fun evening of music\, poetry\, and disability pride! \nFriday\, July 24\, 2026\nDoors at 6:00pm\nShow starts at 7:00pm\nChicago Temple lower level\, 77 W. Washington Street \nAccess info: The Open Mic location is accessible by elevator\, we will have a quiet space available\, and we will provide CART captions and ASL interpreters. Contact askus@disabilityprideparade.org with any accessibility questions.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/disability-pride-parade-open-mic-2026/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T164726Z
CREATED:20260722T164545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T164726Z
UID:10004173-1784966400-1784998800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom
DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom is a multi-genre concert of spoken word and music. It’s written and narrated by award-winning journalist\, Cheryl Corley\, and features a stellar band lead by singer/songwriter Lucy Smith. This performance encompasses the rage\, hope\, resilience and history that shaped the country over its many years; from Thomas Paine’s 18th century “Liberty Tree” to Beyonce’s 21st century “Freedom.” \nA FREE AND ALL AGES EVENT \nCheryl Corley\, narrator\nLucy Smith Quintet\nLucy\, vocals\nJon Deitemyer\, drums\nCarmani Edwards\, bass\nWilliam Kurk\, keys\nGreg Ward\, alto sax \nA Night Out in the Parks (NOITP) program \nBring your chairs and snacks for a great Night Out in the Park! \nhttps://lucysmithjazz.com/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/america-songs-and-stories-of-protest-and-freedom-3/
LOCATION:Seward (William) Park\, 375 W Elm (Division & Orleans)\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260722T160101Z
CREATED:20260715T032704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T160101Z
UID:10004161-1784977200-1784988000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Disability Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:The 23rd annual Chicago Disability Pride Parade celebrating the disability community. The Chicago parade is the longest-running Disability Pride Parade in the nation.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-disability-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, 50 W. Washington St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T165112Z
CREATED:20260702T154940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T165112Z
UID:10003884-1784977200-1784998800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:New Expressions Art Expo
DESCRIPTION:A free to vend\, free to tend art expo! New Expressions\, or NEXPO\, is co-hosted by Chicago Comics and Merlo Branch Library. We provide emerging artists a free tabling experience and opportunities to get advice and mentorship about making and selling their work​. Artists only have to be 12 years old to table. There is no admission fee for New Expressions! Save your money for the art.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/new-expressions-art-expo/
LOCATION:Third Space Chicago\, 716 W Addison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042838Z
CREATED:20260429T042838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T042838Z
UID:10001894-1784984400-1784989800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
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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