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SUMMARY:Gay for Pay: Looking SummerCAMP Right In the Eye
DESCRIPTION:What do gay people and the summer have in common? Camp! Gay for Pay returns to the Lincoln Lodge on August 21st to look summer camp right in the eye with a smokin’ hot lineup of Chicago’s funniest queer comedians\, hosted by your favorite campy counselors Mary Fiala and Dan Hickey. This month’s show has standup by Maureen Nolan and Wyatt McKinley\, improv by Lavender Throuple\, burlesque by Keagstar\, and more acts TBA! So throw on your favorite bandana and grab a seat around the mic before tickets run out!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gay-for-pay-looking-summercamp-right-in-the-eye/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T213000
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SUMMARY:The Trouble With My Hair\, presented by Nothing Without a Company
DESCRIPTION:The Trouble With My Hair: Coloring\, Cutting\, and Coming into Who I Am\, is an intimate exploration of gender\, sexual identity\, and boundary-making through Ada’s evolving relationship with her hairstylist and her hair. Blending narrative art and theatrical storytelling\, Ada Cheng playfully brings her audience on a journey of self-discovery and self-love through her struggles with hair. From early memories of negotiating belonging to courageous acts of boundary-making in adulthood\, Cheng uses her changing hairstyles and haircolors as milestones marking her path toward self-definition. Each cut\, color\, and conversation becomes a metaphor for reclaiming voice and visibility in a world eager to define her first. This site-responsive Chicago presentation spans five performances across the city\, each featuring guest performers and a post-show conversation or response. \nPerformances (5 total) \nEach performance runs approximately 2 hours and includes guest artists and a post-show discussion or response. \nFriday\, Aug 21 | 7:30–9:30pm Scissor & Fork\n3968 N Elston Ave\, Irving Park \nSaturday\, Aug 22 | 7:30–9:30pm Visceral Adventure Lounge\n3638 W Grand Ave\, Humboldt Park \nSunday\, Aug 23 | 7:30–9:30pm REM Salon\n3035 W Fullerton Ave\, Logan Square \nSaturday\, Aug 29 | 7:30–9:30pm Haibayô\n1132 W Argyle St\, Uptown \nSunday\, Aug 30 | 1:00–3:30pm Center on Halsted\n3656 N Halsted St\, Northalsted\nFeaturing a performance response by Stir Friday Night\, followed by a closing reception until 3:30pm. This final performance will not include a post-show talkback.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-trouble-with-my-hair-presented-by-nothing-without-a-company/
LOCATION:Various locations
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T220000
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SUMMARY:Claire Lochmueller: CRACKS - A One-Trans-Woman Dark Comedy Memoir
DESCRIPTION:Through a hybrid of storytelling\, stand-up comedy and theatre\, this one-trans-woman dark comedy memoir by Claire Lochmueller details a journey from a childhood in the Catholic Church/JROTC military school to a career as a multi-award-winning trans theatre-maker. CRACKS navigates topics of gender identity\, substance abuse and finding joy in a story about how two lives\, through laughter and tears\, became one trans identity. \nCRACKS has toured fringe festivals across the US and in Canada.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/claire-lochmueller-cracks-a-one-trans-woman-dark-comedy-memoir/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T164450Z
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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\nLenard Simpson\, 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-2/2026-08-22/1/
LOCATION:Clarendon Community Center Park\, 4501 N Clarendon Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T120000
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + FarmWorks and Heartland Human Care Services
DESCRIPTION:Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with Heartland Human Care Services – Chicago FarmWorks. Volunteers will perform a variety of tasks that will include weeding\, laying down weed suppression fabric\, shoveling compost\, building grow beds\, and potentially helping to care for some native plant areas.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-farmworks-and-heartland-human-care-services/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T210000
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SUMMARY:Dance for Life 35th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Dance for Life\, which benefits the Chicago Dance Health Fund\, is a one-night-only event showcasing the city’s variety of dance traditions and styles by bringing together professional dance companies and dancers from throughout Chicago\, who unite to support their peers by generously donating their time\, energy\, and artistry. Since its debut in 1992\, Dance for Life has raised more than $8 million and presented more than 50 Chicago-based professional dance companies. The performance gives guests an opportunity to experience a range of dance genres\, companies of different sizes and histories\, and numerous choreographers\, artists\, and designers in one memorable evening each year. An additional beneficiary of Dance for Life is AIDS Foundation Chicago. \nFor this special anniversary performance\, the lineup includes prominent Chicago dance companies and celebrated Chicago choreographers: Ballet 5:8\, Chicago Dance Crash\, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater\, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater\, Giordano Dance Chicago\, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago\, The Joffrey Ballet\, Robyn Mineko Williams and Artists\, Trinity Irish Dance Company\, and Visceral Dance Chicago. Also on the program is Red\, Black & White by Jeremy Plummer and Harrison McEldowney\, a returning work featuring dancers from throughout the Chicago community. \nChoreographer Randy Duncan is creating a world premiere finale set to music by Ira Antelis with Chicago-area dancers from the participating companies and beyond\, as he has for most of the past 35 years. Chicago Dance Health Fund is honoring Duncan for his contributions at this event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dance-for-life-35th-anniversary/
LOCATION:The Auditorium\, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T180637Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T180637Z
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SUMMARY:LIVING THE DREAM
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts presents an on-book staged reading of LIVING THE DREAM\, a new play by Daniel Walsh\, directed by Rory Brady. \nThis developmental presentation offers audiences an early look at a new theatrical work while giving the playwright\, director\, and performers an opportunity to explore the script before an audience. \nThe reading is presented as part of Open Space: New Ground\, Open Space Arts’ initiative supporting new plays\, staged readings\, experimental work\, and emerging theatrical voices.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/living-the-dream/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T180748Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T180748Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Your Peeps - Daytime & Sober-friendly Edition
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. Pitch Your Peeps picked this time and location for three reasons. First\, it is during the day time aka auntie hours! The show will end by 4 pm leaving you plenty of time to get home in time for dinner (or perhaps a dinner date!). Also by hosting the show at a coffee house we are responding to our community asking for more sober-friendly spaces to find new connections. Annnd\, we will be supporting a Latina and queer owned business! The owners will be brewing up free tea and coffee just for our show!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pitch-your-peeps-daytime-sober-friendly-edition/
LOCATION:Two Hearted Queen Coffee House\, 1201 West Roscoe Street\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260723T183106Z
CREATED:20260723T183106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T183106Z
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SUMMARY:Big Top\, Little Bottom Super Sapphic Circus
DESCRIPTION:The Circus comes to Dorothy! Join us for a night of puppetry\, buffoonery\, sex appeal\, a little bit of violence\, and a whole lot of fun! \nThe Super Sapphic Circus has one more night to put on a successful show before Chicago’s evil governor BJ Lipster shuts it down for good! \nEvoking the chaos of The Muppets with the wit of Looney Tunes\, this production is a heartwarming story about found family\, second chances\, and the power of joy in the face of shattered dreams. \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. \nDoors open at 6pm and our show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile 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 door with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the show (8/22\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/big-top-little-bottom-super-sapphic-circus/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260806T181525Z
CREATED:20260806T181525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T181525Z
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SUMMARY:Equal Love Strikes Fall League Begins
DESCRIPTION:Equal Love Strikes Fall Season Starts. \nWe’re a casual social league that appreciates friendly competition. While we’re PBA certified\, our primary emphasis is on fostering a fun and relaxed atmosphere. \nThe league is held at Lucky Strike located at 735 Center Blvd\, Romeoville\, IL 60446
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/equal-love-strikes-fall-league-begins/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T220000
DTSTAMP:20260106T041945Z
CREATED:20260106T041945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T041945Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Speed Dating
DESCRIPTION:Meet other cutie queers in a space that’s easy\, fun\, and designed for connection without the pressure. Here’s how it works: you’ll rotate through a series of short conversations (about 5 minutes each). Afterward\, you write down who you’d like to connect with as a friend\, flirty new crush\, or just someone to watch the game with at Babes. Matches are emailed the next day. \nWho’s to say if you’ll leave with a crush\, brunch buddy\, or just a night of good conversations. No matter what\, our Queer Speed Dating event is about building connections that last. \nFollow @hotpotatoheartshotpotato on Instagram for updates.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-speed-dating-3/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Lemon
CATEGORIES:dating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T034243Z
CREATED:20260715T034243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T034243Z
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + RCS – Tuesday Night Pantry Goods Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with Ravenswood Community Services (RCS). Volunteers will assist with the distribution of groceries in their client-choice style pantry and breakdown at the end of the evening. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting 20 lbs and going up and down stairs.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-rcs-tuesday-night-pantry-goods-distribution-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T181858Z
CREATED:20260806T181858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T181858Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Your Peeps - Late Bloomers Edition
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Your Peeps is partnering with Chicago’s leading lesbian owned queer cocktail bar to create a sexy and loving space for late bloomers. Who are late bloomers? Anyone who has come out later in life. Whether someone knew they were queer since college but didn’t come out until they were in their 40s like us or someone who embraced their true gender identity and/or expression later in life—this show is for them! And\, yes\, even over 40 folx who are curious and/or are still on their journey of discovering their queerness\, transness and/or gender expansiveness—this show\, like all of our shows—is for them\, too. \nTake the stage to pitch your (40+) later in life 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-late-bloomers-edition/
LOCATION:Dorothy Downstairs\, 2500 West Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260722T163112Z
CREATED:20260722T163112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T163112Z
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SUMMARY:The Queer Creative Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Looking for your next collaborator\, or just want to vibe with people who get queer art? Z Marc Productions is bringing together Chicago’s most passionate happy hour LGBTQIA+ artists\, filmmakers\, writers\, and creators under one roof. Come grab a cocktail or mocktail at Wil’s Martini Lounge\, meet other LGBTQIA+ individuals who share the same passion for the arts\, and help us raise funds for our upcoming\, award-winning LGBTQIA+ Latinx Short film\, Castaway\, directed and written by Nathan L. Marquez!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-queer-creative-lounge/
LOCATION:Wil’s Martini Bar\, 1478 W. Catalpa Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T230000
DTSTAMP:20260722T160745Z
CREATED:20260722T160734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T160745Z
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SUMMARY:clovers daughter w/ The Matriarch and Emily How
DESCRIPTION:clovers daughter is the indie pop/alternative project of Minneapolis-based songwriter Noor Shami. The Palestinian-American artist blends the emotional honesty of Big Thief\, the depth of Ethel Cain\, and the dreamy textures of The Marías into an intimate yet expansive indie pop sound. \nIn under two years\, clovers daughter has toured with Darlingside and BabyJake\, surpassed 180\,000 streams on Spotify\, and was named Artist of the Month by The Current in June 2026. With her sophomore album set for an August 2026 release\, clovers daughter will bring her dynamic live show across the Midwest on a regional tour starting in August through September.\n—\nThe Matriarch is a queer\, indie rock/folk pop duo based in Chicago\, IL\, made up of Mal Babcock and Mal Benoit- two best friends who share a name\, a home\, and a creative codependency that works too well. \nTheir songs are a celebration of shared human experience and a testament to the transformative nature of art.\n—\nThere is a refreshing catharsis that Emily How’s music evokes\, tapping in to feelings that feel so familiar but often lay dormant beneath the surface. Through dynamic compositions and thoughtful lyrics\, How crafts gripping stories and shares vulnerable moments that resonate without overstatement. Her vocal performances are both controlled and deeply felt – as consistent in live performance as they are on studio recordings. Combining elements of indie\, folk\, rock\, and shoegaze\, How’s sound feels expansive while staying intimate at its core. Following the release of her debut album\, How Are You Lately?\, she’s emerging as a compelling new voice in indie rock.\n—
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/clovers-daughter-w-the-matriarch-and-emily-how/
LOCATION:Reggies\, 2105 S State St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260723T183719Z
CREATED:20260311T222324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T183719Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago House Music Festival & Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago House Music Festival and Conference—the genre born in Chicago that has gone on to revolutionize dance music internationally. \nPlan Your Visit to the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park. \nIf you need accessibility services for the conference\, such as ASL Interpretation\, please contact dcase@cityofchicago.org
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-house-music-festival-conference/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 201 E. Randolph St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T011222Z
CREATED:20260430T011222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T011222Z
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SUMMARY:Bambi Banks Presents: Clue University: A Drag Parody
DESCRIPTION:Bambi Banks returns to the LookOut Series with Clue University\, a slasher parody play that combines all the fun and whimsy of the game of Clue with the complicated world of a collegiate rush week. In this thrilling murder mystery\, six Sorority Sisters must unmask a killer living amongst them\, testing their bonds of sisterhood and bringing to light the question: is blood thicker than power? \nClue University takes place in a College Sorority house. Three new pledges enter rush week excited to start their new Greek life at Sigma Epsilon Chi. This comedic play is about the deep complexities of growing up as a young woman while a killer is on the loose. \nTHE TEAM \nDirector – Bambi Banks\nAssistant Director – Lezbian Minnelli\nStage Manager – Abhijeet\nWriter – Neutral Gena\nSet Designer – JforPay \nTHE CAST \nIvory – Bosstyn\nAmber – Annie Andrews\nAmethyst – Sundae\nCherry – Starr Banks\nJade – Lady Piphany\nCyan – Apsara Chan\nTiger – Diego\nRose – Tiny Miracle\nProfessor – Stephanie\nElectrician – Lezbian Minnelli \nSwing for Pledges – Ash Wednesday\nSwing for Twins – Miley Swallow
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bambi-banks-presents-clue-university-a-drag-parody/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T022510Z
CREATED:20260422T022510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T022510Z
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SUMMARY:Camp BYOB
DESCRIPTION:A POC and Queer owned summer camp that’s 21+. It mixes a festival with a wellness retreat while centering the marginalized. It’s a safe space to heal your inner child through play. \nIt’s August 28-30. Linktr.ee/CampBYOB
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/camp-byob/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:camping-resort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T165329Z
CREATED:20260521T165329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T165329Z
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SUMMARY:“The Last Word\,” an Adventure Screenplay with a Cocktail Experience\, Announces Summer Performances
DESCRIPTION:The Last Word\, created by Declan Grogan\, announces performance dates each month from May to August\, at the iO Theater\, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. \nThe Last Word is the ONLY craft cocktail progression paired with a screenplay. The story is based on Chartreuse\, a real-life liqueur that sells millions of bottles every year\, but only two people in the world know how to make it. When Mike finds one dying in the woods and is given the only known copy of the recipe\, he has to decide whether to return it to the monastery that keeps it safe or die trying. Audiences may experience a high-action comedy script complete with lights\, sound\, music and other fun surprises throughout the night\, including four cocktails crafted specifically for each act of the show. Finally\, at The Last Word\, there is only one rule: No one knows what will happen tonight. Content warning: flashing lights\, loud sounds\, profanity and depictions of violence. \nThe performance schedule is Thursday\, May 28 at 7 p.m.\, followed by Friday\, June 26\, Friday\, July 31 and Friday\, August 28 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $50 for both general admission and the drink package\, which includes four specialty cocktails and $20 for general admission tickets without the cocktail experience. Tickets are available at thelastwordshow.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-last-word-an-adventure-screenplay-with-a-cocktail-experience-announces-summer-performances/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:iO Theater\, 1501 N Kingsbury\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T182358Z
CREATED:20260524T182358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T182358Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Dress
DESCRIPTION:Blue Dress is a gay mashup play that reimagines Alice from Wonderland and Dorothy from Oz as lesbians. After stumbling through a looking glass\, the two team up to find their way home. But as they encounter familiar characters and shifting realities\, they discover that belonging means knowing who they are and dismantling the roles they’ve been assigned. Blending camp\, comedy\, and emotional honesty\, Blue Dress explores identity\, queer friendship\, and the courage it takes to tell your own story.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/blue-dress-3/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:The Annoyance Theater\, 851 W Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042549Z
CREATED:20260429T042531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T042549Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: Dive Keepers on North Clark Get Warnings
DESCRIPTION:In 1948 the Chicago Tribune reported that Capt. John J. Walsh was cracking down on gay bars in the River North neighborhood. Walsh insisted that the bar owners remove any coverings on the windows of the bars so the cops could observe what was going on inside. This insistence of observation recalls what Michel Foucault called “panopticonism\,” a way that the state exerts control by ensuring that everyone knows they can be observed at any time. This walking tour covers the sites Walsh visited with his warnings and tells the stories of what happened before\, and after the crackdown. \nTime: Saturday August 29\, 1 pm\nStart: Chicago Water Tower (801 N Michigan Ave)\nEnd: 2nd Story Bar (157 E Ohio St #2)\nDistance: apx 2 miles \nThe University of Illinois Chicago Gender and Sexuality Center presents a series of Chicago Queer History Walking Tours for Summer 2026. Tours are conducted by Daniel Williams\, a political science professor who’s been bringing the details of Chicago’s queer past to life on social media. Follow him on Instagram @Daniel.Edward.Williams\nAll walking tours are free\, with tips gratefully accepted\, but not expected.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-queer-history-walking-tours-dive-keepers-on-north-clark-get-warnings/
LOCATION:Chicago Water Tower\, 801 N Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T214500
DTSTAMP:20260611T150557Z
CREATED:20260611T150557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T150557Z
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SUMMARY:Jefferey Cooke- "TV Theme Song Cabaret"
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret entertainer Jefferey Cooke returns to The Gateway Annex Lounge at The Copernicus Center with an all new show: “TV Theme Song Cabaret!”. \n“TV Theme Song Cabaret!” celebrates the many decades of songs that have introduced us to some of our all-time favorite TV characters. Whether your own journey began with themes from children’s/family programming\, situation comedies\, dramatic programming\, commercial jingles\, or songs that actually made it to the top of the radio charts… we all have our own personal favorites! And\, though most new programming doesn’t even have themes anymore\, their value is still bountiful in their ability to evoke memories that helped define moments in our lives. \nPlease join us for a great evening of some of your all-time favorite theme songs in a variety of different ways… as they were written\, hidden verses\, lampoon lyrics and instrumental themes that had lyrics but no one ever recorded them! Be prepared for audience participation and a special “sing-along” section that will rock the room! Come relive the soundtrack of your TV life—one theme song at a time!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jefferey-cooke-tv-theme-song-cabaret/
LOCATION:Gateway Theater Annex @ The Copernicus Center\, 5216 W Lawrence Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,concert-music-karaoke,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T180950Z
CREATED:20260806T180950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T180950Z
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SUMMARY:UNCLE ROY
DESCRIPTION:Chicago \nA moving and deeply personal documentary\, UNCLE ROY follows the extraordinary life of Roy Blakey—world-traveling ice skater\, renowned photographer\, collector\, and pioneer of gay male photography—as seen through the eyes of his niece\, filmmaker Keri Pickett. As Roy faces the challenges of dementia in his nineties\, Pickett embarks on a race against time to preserve both his remarkable archives and the legacy of a man whose life intersected with queer history\, art\, and performance. \nFrom touring the world with Holiday on Ice to creating groundbreaking male nude photography and documenting generations of performers\, Roy’s story is one of creativity\, resilience\, and self-discovery. The film is both an intimate family portrait and a celebration of a queer artist whose work helped shape LGBTQ+ visual culture. \nBuilt from nine decades of photographs\, films\, letters\, and memorabilia\, UNCLE ROY is a heartfelt exploration of memory\, legacy\, chosen family\, and the importance of preserving queer history before it disappears. \n“A powerful look at one man’s work capturing the gay liberation movement of the 1970s and 1980s.”
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/uncle-roy/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T235640Z
CREATED:20260729T235640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T235640Z
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SUMMARY:Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch\,” September 10 - October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
DESCRIPTION:Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and kicks off the Halloween season with Witch\, September 10 – October 10\, written by Jen Silverman\, directed by Idle Muse Ensemble Member Libby Beyreis\, at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater\, 1133 W Catalpa Ave. \nA charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target\, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town\, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her – and then returns again – unexpected passions flare\, alliances are formed and the village is forever changed. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama\, this sharp\, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by. \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.\, with an added Wednesday performance on October 7 at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are now on sale for $20 and $30\, with $50 “pay it forward” tickets that assist in subsidizing tickets for those who may not be able to access the production otherwise. Student\, senior and group discounts are also available at IdleMuse.org or at the Idle Muse Theatre Company Box Office\, 773.340.9438.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/idle-muse-theatre-company-presents-witch-september-10-october-10-at-the-edge-off-broadway-theater/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T223000
DTSTAMP:20260723T183441Z
CREATED:20260723T183441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T183441Z
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SUMMARY:Out Bowling League Fall Season
DESCRIPTION:A social bowling league for the LGBTQ+ community and others. We are located in Addison\, IL. The league bowls on Thursday nights at 7:30pm. Our fall season starts on Sept. 10th. Registration starts around Aug. 10th. To register go to Outbowling.com. We have low average\, good average\, and some great average. I am not interested in your average. I would like you to meet people and socialize. Come check us out. I would love to meet you.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-bowling-league-fall-season/
LOCATION:Stardust Bowling Alley\, 37 E Lorraine\, Addison\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T180853Z
CREATED:20260806T180853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T180853Z
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SUMMARY:THE SWALLOW
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts presents THE SWALLOW\, an intimate and deeply moving two-character drama by internationally produced Catalan playwright Guillem Clua\, author of SMILEY\, which Open Space Arts presented in a successful extended run in June and July 2026. \nFeaturing Michelle McKenzie-Voigt and Jim Nally\, THE SWALLOW is set during a private singing lesson between a choral director and a new student. As they work together on a song\, what initially seems like a simple musical exchange becomes something more personal\, more complicated\, and more revealing. \nWith humor\, tension\, and emotional precision\, the play explores grief\, memory\, family\, faith\, identity\, and the stories people tell in order to survive. Music becomes both a refuge and a doorway\, allowing two strangers to move toward truths that have been difficult to face. \nTHE SWALLOW is a powerful theatrical encounter about loss\, compassion\, and the possibility of connection when people are willing to listen. \nPerformance Schedule \nTHE SWALLOW runs September 11–27\, 2026\, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM. \nA possible extension would run October 2–18\, 2026\, with the same performance schedule: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-swallow/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T000000
DTSTAMP:20260723T182843Z
CREATED:20260723T151933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T182843Z
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SUMMARY:Out in the Park at Six Flags
DESCRIPTION:ENJOY SHORT LINES FOR ATTRACTIONS! While the park averages daily numbers of 15\,000-20\,000 visitors\, this event is LIMITED TO 6\,000 MAXIMUM TICKETS!! = SHORTER LINES and MORE RIDING!!! \nALL AGES EVENT! \nAlcohol is available for purchase for those 21+ \nTHIS YEAR WE ARE WORKING WITH PRIDEChicago! \n(The organizers of the Chicago Gay Pride Parade) and we embrace their theme – \nFree to Be Seen!\nFree to Be Loved!\nFree to Be Safe!\nFree to Be Proud!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-in-the-park-at-six-flags/
LOCATION:Six Flags Great America\, 1 Great America Parkway\, Gurnee\, IL\, 60031\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260702T155425Z
CREATED:20260702T155425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T155425Z
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SUMMARY:Secret Agent Men
DESCRIPTION:SECRET AGENT MEN is Chicago’s premier spy-TV and surf instrumental trio\, delivering a high-energy soundtrack straight from the golden age of espionage. \nArmed with twangy guitars\, driving rhythms\, and enough covert cool to earn top-secret clearance\, they perform classic TV spy themes\, vintage surf anthems\, and retro instrumentals that turn every show into an undercover mission. \nWhether it’s a festival\, beach party\, private event\, or club\, Secret Agent Men are on assignment to keep audiences shaken\, stirred\, and dancing!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/secret-agent-men/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260806T180601Z
CREATED:20260806T180601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T180601Z
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SUMMARY:The Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L
DESCRIPTION:The Uncanny Attic is a theatrical anthology inspired by Edward Gorey’s iconic The Gashlycrumb Tinies. This absurdist dark comedy series brings to life\, and then almost immediately to death\, the book’s twenty-six ill-fated children. Each installment ‘chapters’ of The Uncanny Attic creates imagined histories for four of Gorey’s ill-fated characters as told through puppetry\, clowning\, dance\, live music\, drag\, stop-motion animation\, and visual theater. \nSet inside the mysterious attic of an abandoned house on the cape and narrated by a family of resident raccoons\, each chapter is a self-contained theatrical journey into the camp macabre world of the fictional town\, Willowdale. There\, through a series of not-so-random circumstances\, audiences encounter an unforgettable cast of eccentric characters whose fates inevitably lead to a delightfully sticky end. \nThe Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L cast includes veteran performers in several disciplines including co-creators Jennifer Friedrich (Incurable Theater\, Redmoon Theater) and Bazuka Joe (Poonie’s Cabaret\, Newport Theater Camp)\, along with Jill Summers\, Susie Kirkwood\, Josh Levine and Mackenzie Shapiro\, Luc Ami\, Mz Love\, Karma Carnelian\, Derry Eire\, Marla Wyrd\, Lady Ve’Lush\, Vixxie Velvet\, and Vixen Violencia. \nThe Uncanny Attic is an original performance series created and produced by Chicago-based Beautifully Gruesome Productions\, the creative partnership of Jennifer Friedrich (The Bunny Royale) and Bazuka Joe. \nBeautifully Gruesome Productions is honored to partner with The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust in bringing The Uncanny Attic to audiences. All related titles\, characters\, and logos are property of The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust. All Rights Reserved. \nPhotography by Jess Genito\, Illustrations by Ken Gerleve
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-uncanny-attic-chapters-i-l/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260723T183816Z
CREATED:20260515T002110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T183816Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Returns\, September 19 - 20
DESCRIPTION:The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to host and produce the 21st Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts\, along Broadway\, from Belmont Ave. to Hawthorne Place\, Sept. 19 – 20\, in the heart of Lakeview\, with 150 juried artists\, family attractions\, food\, music and more. \nLakeview East is a dynamic and diversified neighborhood community rich in culture\, history and the arts. The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce collaborates closely with its local residents and business owners and is pleased to offer its neighbors and the Chicagoland area one of the premier fine art outdoor festivals. Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce has presented one of the most unique and popular art festivals in Chicagoland and is so proud to celebrate 21 years of the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. Every aspect\, from artists to musicians to vendors and everything in between\, is specifically selected by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce to bring the best to the heart of Lakeview and to all who visit during the Festival. \nThe official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday\, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music\, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sunday\, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Lakeview East Festival of the Arts asks for a $5 donation upon entrance\, this fee goes to supporting additional Lakeview East events and offerings. Visit LakeviewEastFestivalOfTheArts.com for more information on artists\, bands and offerings. NOTE: The performance schedule for the two stages at the 2026 Lakeview East Festival of the Arts will be available at a later date.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/annual-lakeview-east-festival-of-the-arts-returns-september-19-20/
LOCATION:North Broadway\, North Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,festival,outdoor
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