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SUMMARY:Killer Brownie's "Trick or Treat Yourself" Halloween Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:From October 28-31\, Chicagoans can once again stop by Killer Brownie’s signature Blue Brownie Door\, knock and receive a FREE brownie\, bringing a pretty sweet grown-up spin to the classic trick-or-treat tradition. \nWhat’s in store for 2026:\n– FREE Killer Brownies throughout the four-day activation\, while supplies last\n– Limited-edition Killer Brownie merch for the first 50 guests each day\n– An exclusive Halloween treat: On Saturday\, October 31\, guests can sample Killer Brownie’s brand-new Chocolate Peanut Butter Brookie\, featuring a peanut butter cookie loaded with peanut butter chips\, topped with a rich chocolate brownie packed with milk chocolate chips and finished with Mini REESE’S PIECES® \nEvent Details:\n– Where: Professor Pizza\, 1374 W Grand Ave.\, Chicago (West Town)\n– When: Wednesday\, October 28 – Saturday\, October 31\n– Hours: Beginning at 11am daily\, while supplies last \nAbout Killer Brownie:\nBorn in the bakery of Dayton\, Ohio’s beloved Dorothy Lane Market in the early 1980s\, Killer Brownie began with one seriously indulgent creation: a rich\, fudgy\, double-layered brownie with a thick ribbon of gooey caramel and pecans. What started as a local cult favorite has grown into a nationally loved dessert brand\, known for its signature layers\, decadent flavors and unapologetically over-the-top treats. Today\, Killer Brownie is available at grocery retailers nationwide and at killerbrownie.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/killer-brownies-trick-or-treat-yourself-halloween-pop-up/
LOCATION:Professor Pizza West Town\, 1374 W Grand Ave\, Chicago\, 60642\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 HUMP! Film Festival: FALL SEASON - Chicago\, IL (Facets)
DESCRIPTION:HUMP! is a curated\, adult short film festival celebrating sex\, love\, kink\, humor\, vulnerability\, and human creativity told by real people and experienced together\, in theaters\, as it was meant to be. We have 2 showings daily at 6:30 pm and 9 pm on October 28th. \nWe are returning with an entirely new collection of short films for Fall 2026. Check out the trailer and full Fall 2026 lineup on our website: humpfilmfest.com \nFor over two decades\, HUMP! has been a platform for independent filmmakers to explore intimacy\, identity\, and connection without compromise. What began as a bold experiment has grown into a global showcase of boundary-pushing cinema where emerging voices and seasoned creators present work that is as thoughtful as it is provocative. Founded by Dan Savage\, HUMP! has spent over two decades proving that intimacy is culture and that audiences are hungry for work that is bold\, funny\, handmade\, and deeply human. \nThis season continues that tradition. We look forward to seeing you soon. \nDo you have a dirty little film idea? Submission is free! Get more info on submitting a Hump Film here: https://www.humpfilmfest.com/submit
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/2026-hump-film-festival-fall-season-chicago-il-facets/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,film,kink/leather
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SUMMARY:Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join LGBTQ+ founders\, investors\, operators\, and startup professionals for an evening of live startup pitches and focused deal-flow conversations in Chicago.\nThe event features 3–5 selected startups presenting their companies to the room. Founders will share what they are building\, their team\, traction\, current fundraising goals\, and growth plans\, followed by live Q&A and discussion.\nThe evening is designed to create a focused space for LGBTQ+ founders and professionals across Chicago’s startup and venture ecosystem to meet\, exchange perspectives\, and build new connections.\nAfter the pitch session\, attendees can connect directly with participating founders\, angel investors\, venture professionals\, operators\, and other members of the community.\nWhat to expect\n– 3–5 startup pitches\n– Live Q&A\n– Founder and investor conversations\n– Focused deal-flow networking\n– Open networking after the presentations
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/investor-connect-pitch-deal-flow-night-chicago-2/
LOCATION:Ascent Valley\, 800-848 14th St\, San Francisco\, CA 94114\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94114\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T133000
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SUMMARY:Constellation: Networking and Peer Support for Queer and Trans Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Constellation provides networking\, connection\, and community for queer and trans business owners in the Chicagoland area\, through structured\, twice-monthly meetings\, a monthly in-person happy hour\, and regular social gatherings. \nWe’re building toward a world where queer and trans people can thrive in every part of their work and life. By resourcing queer and trans small business owners through community\, business development\, and skill-sharing\, we help create vibrant neighborhoods\, welcoming workplaces\, and affirming services for everyone. \nJoin us for one of our bi-monthly online meetings!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/constellation-networking-and-peer-support-for-queer-and-trans-business-owners/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:Book Club Run of Summerdale with David Jay Collins
DESCRIPTION:Spend a spooky evening in Andersonville with Chicago author David Jay Collins inspired by Summerdale\, his queer horror trilogy! \nFour gay men\, four addictions\, one landlord from Hell\, and one house that only they can see: what could go wrong? \nSpoiler: a lot goes wrong in David Jay Collins’s bloodcurdling trilogy Summerdale. \nIn this series\, David uses characters Steve\, Eric\, David\, and Aaron to expose difficult\, problematic aspects within the gay community—and entertain readers with hints at long-forgotten Andersonville history. \nKick off your Halloween weekend with David Jay Collins on Thursday\, October 29\, for a special 2.5-mile\, Summerdale-inspired running route (12:00 minute per mile) using the Read & Run Tours format. This immersive experience invites readers to step beyond the pages into the real-life setting of his horror novels while stopping along the way at locations connected to his novels and local businesses. You’ll get insider scoops and lesser-known Chicago history. \nWhether you’re a horror bookworm\, Chicago fanatic\, or just looking for a spooky adventure on foot\, this is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow runners and talk about the Summerdale horror trilogy directly with the author! \nFollowing the route\, stick around for Summerdale-themed drinks at The Understudy and an intimate Q&A with David. \nHere’s the schedule: \n6:30 PM Arrive at The Understudy (5531 N Clark) to drop your belongings and pick up your souvenir run bib\n6:35 PM Program begins\n6:40 PM 2.5-mile run with stops with David Jay Collins\n8:00 PM Q&A with David Jay Collins\nWhat’s included in your ticket: \n2.5-mile guided running route\nQ&A with David Jay Collins\nOne Summerdale-themed speciality drink from The Understudy\nSmall bag of Candyality’s spooky* caramel corn blend\, Summerdale Crunch. This is a seasonal mix of two caramel corns\, mini Kit Kat and Oreo\, chocolate-covered pretzels\, chocolate drizzle\, and ghastly candy eyes\nPre reading: \nWe strongly recommend reading the first novel in the Summerdale series prior to the event. The books are available in the following formats from David Jay Collins’s site here: ebook or paperback. Bonus? Grab a Summerdale T-shirt and wear it on the run. \nQ&A-only option: \nIf you loved the book but prefer to join only for the author chat\, meet runners at The Understudy at 8pm! Please note that the exact starting time for the Q&A is heavily dependent on route conditions\, and those arriving for this portion only are expected to be patient. \nAll registered runners will receive reminder emails and details 2 days and 4 hours prior to the event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/book-club-run-of-summerdale-with-david-jay-collins/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation,wellness
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SUMMARY:JERKER
DESCRIPTION:Funny\, sexually explicit\, provocative\, and unexpectedly tender\, Robert Chesley’s JERKER remains one of the most remarkable works to emerge from the AIDS era. First produced in 1986\, the play begins with two men connecting through telephone sex. They have never met. They know very little about each other. Their conversations are anonymous\, imaginative\, playful\, and often outrageously erotic. \nAs they continue calling\, however\, something begins to change. Between the fantasies and sexual games\, the men reveal fragments of their everyday lives\, their insecurities\, their humor\, and their growing affection. Without ever sharing a physical space\, they begin to create something that looks remarkably like a relationship. \nAnd outside those conversations\, the AIDS epidemic is transforming their world. \nChesley\, who died of AIDS-related complications in 1990\, was an outspoken defender of gay sexuality at a moment when fear and shame dominated much of the public conversation about gay men. \nRather than retreat from sexual expression\, he placed it at the very center of his work. He insisted that pleasure\, desire\, laughter\, and intimacy were essential parts of gay life and deserved to be celebrated\, even in the shadow of death. \nThat insistence made JERKER controversial. It also made the play revolutionary. \nBut what may surprise contemporary audiences most isn’t its explicit language or sexual frankness. It is the tenderness of the relationship that gradually emerges. \nBeneath its provocative surface\, JERKER is a profoundly human story about loneliness\, companionship\, vulnerability\, and the courage it takes to love another person. \nRobert Chesley was among the first American playwrights to confront the AIDS crisis directly. His groundbreaking NIGHT SWEAT (1984) was one of the earliest full-length plays about AIDS. Two years later\, JERKER challenged censorship and conventional attitudes toward gay sexuality\, insisting that intimacy\, desire\, and love remain essential even in the face of death. Chesley died of AIDS-related complications in 1990 at age 47. This 40th-anniversary production honors both his artistic legacy and the generation whose lives he documented. \nFor this special 40th-anniversary production\, Open Space Arts brings together Jason Bowen and Joshua Bowen\, who are husbands in real life. Jason’s Chicago theater career includes founding Quest Theatre Ensemble\, and his performance credits include the national tour of Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue. Joshua is an actor\, producer\, and entertainment attorney. \nTheir real-life relationship adds another dimension to Chesley’s exploration of intimacy and connection. And in a theater where just 25 audience members sit only a few feet from the performers\, every laugh\, hesitation\, confession\, and moment of tenderness becomes immediate and personal. \nForty years after its premiere\, JERKER continues to challenge us. But it also offers something wonderfully simple: the chance to witness two people discovering that what began as sex has become love. \nJERKER contains explicit sexual language\, mature themes\, and partial nudity. Recommended for adult audiences.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jerker/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Exotic Erotic presented by Gender F*cked Productions and KazMo Universe
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating culture\, heritage\, and community through burlesque and performance art. \nThis BIPOC/LGBTQ only burlesque show will highlight culture\, community\, heritage and liberation through the erotic. \nWith inspiration by October observances like Dia de los muertos\, Filipino heritage month\, hoodoo heritage month\, Halloween and Diwali ; we encourage audience members to wear some sort of cultural dress to celebrate their community\, tribe\, ancestors\, culture \, tradition! Represent your people! \n“Exotic erotic” is reclaiming our connection to our heritages while exploring freedom through sex\, sensuality and self-acceptance through burlesque\, storytelling\, traditional and modern cultural performance.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/exotic-erotic-presented-by-gender-fcked-productions-and-kazmo-universe/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:burlesque-boylesque,theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20261029T051152Z
CREATED:20261015T063623Z
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SUMMARY:The Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L Halloween Edition!
DESCRIPTION:The Uncanny Attic is a theatrical anthology inspired by Edward Gorey’s iconic The Gashlycrumb Tinies will return to Chicago’s Newport Theater on Halloween Eve! \nThis 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. \nFor Halloween’s Eve\, the Newport Theater transforms into an immersive Uncanny Attic experience with peculiar art\, Pocket Cemeteries\, Uncanny cocktails\, a curious photo op\, Edward Gorey-inspired prizes\, and other delightfully morbid surprises before the curtain even rises- costumes highly encouraged! \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. \nThe 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.  Poster Illustrations by Ken Gerleve. \n“The Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L” adds these two final performances on Friday\, October 30th at 7pm & 10pm after a sold out run in September. The Newport Theater is located at 956 W. Newport Ave\, second floor.\nTickets range $25-$40 and can be found at www.NewportTheater.com and www.TheUncannyAttic.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-uncanny-attic-chapters-i-l-halloween-edition/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:DJ Gloria presents: Nightmare of Queer Street
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for killer beats\, sexy costumes\, wild energy\, and a dance floor that stays on fire all night featuring Chicago hottest Female DJs.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dj-gloria-presentes-nightmare-of-queer-street/
LOCATION:Chicago Theater Work\, 1113 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T223000
DTSTAMP:20261029T051832Z
CREATED:20261015T062811Z
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SUMMARY:Gay for Pay: Ghouls\, Gays\, and Theys
DESCRIPTION:Calling all ghouls\, gays\, and theys! Halloween is upon us once more\, and Chicago’s funniest queer comics are here to make you laugh so hard you’ll die 💀 (with laughter\, of course!). This month’s lineup includes your hosts with the mosts Dan Hickey and Mary Fiala\, standup from Todd Douglas\, Lio Cundiff\, and headliner Manny Petty\, along with an extra terrifying set by body horror clown Violet Chaos. PLUS: Come in costume and strut your stuff on stage for a chance to win a ~mystery prize~
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gay-for-pay-ghouls-gays-and-theys/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T180000
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SUMMARY:Xempasúchil: Día de los Muertos en la Calle 26
DESCRIPTION:The Little Village Chamber’s two-day Día de los Muertos celebration turns participating businesses along the 26th Street corridor into neighborhood stops for remembrance and discovery. Visitors can follow the organizer’s map to traditional ofrendas\, live Catrina and Catrín appearances\, free traditional food and drinks\, and commemorative photo booths. Programming runs from 11am to 6pm on both Saturday\, October 31 and Sunday\, November 1. Admission is free.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/xempasuchil-dia-de-los-muertos-en-la-calle-26/
LOCATION:Various locations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T220000
DTSTAMP:20261022T145809Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted Halsted Fest and Halloween Parade
DESCRIPTION:Northalsted’s 30th annual Halloween celebration begins with an all-ages street festival from 11am to 6pm\, featuring a kids zone\, arts and crafts\, games\, trick-or-treating at more than 25 businesses\, and more than 50 vendor booths. The street clears at 6pm before a parade of more than 300 costumed participants travels from Halsted and Belmont to Halsted and Brompton from 7 to 8pm. A five-category costume contest and post-parade party follow at 3514 N Halsted\, with entertainment continuing until 10pm. Spectator admission is free; costume-contest entry is $5. The parade proceeds in rain or snow.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/haunted-halsted-fest-and-halloween-parade/
LOCATION:Halsted Street from Belmont to Brompton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T180000
DTSTAMP:20261029T143150Z
CREATED:20261008T001400Z
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SUMMARY:Asians & Friends Halloween Pre-Parade Party
DESCRIPTION:Asians and Friends Chicago will be combining its traditional Halloween Party with Chicago’s Northalsted Halloween Parade. The party will be Saturday\, October 31\, 2026\, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Lucky Horseshoe Lounge\, 3169 N. Halsted in Chicago. It’ll be just before the annual Halsted Street parade\, where folks in the group will either be marching or watching along the parade route. \nThe gathering will also serve as a Halloween Dress Up party! Instead of coming in costume or makeup\, guests can get ready there at Lucky Horseshoe before the Halloween Parade. Of course\, people can just come already dressed up\, but maybe they want someone to help with makeup or need some styling advice. AFC members will be there to help. \nThe event will also be a potluck. Bring whatever dish\, side or dessert to share. And of course\, there will be spooky games and ghoulish fun. And admission is free. \nAsians and Friends Chicago (AFC) fosters community building among LGBTQ people of Asian descent and those interested in Asian cultures\, as well as nurturing self esteem and overall cultural pride. AFC is a proud 2010-2011 inductee into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame\, a two-time winner for Best Organization in the Chicago Gay Pride Parade\, hosts of IFCON 2016 Chicago and recipients of Chapter of the Year 2022 from the International Friendship Association.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/asians-friends-halloween-pre-parade-party/
LOCATION:Lucky Horseshoe Lounge\, 3196 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T143236Z
CREATED:20260903T054029Z
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SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Original Cast Spooktacular Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the original movie’s stars for a screening of the movie in a new 4k restoration with a live shadow cast and audience participation!\nThe original ‘Brad Majors’ – BARRY BOSTWICK\nThe original ‘Columbia’ – NELL CAMPBELL\nThe original ‘Magenta’ – PATRICIA QUINN\nBook a MULTI-STAR Appearance\nBook a SHADOW CAST only.\nThe evening includes a hosted screening of the movie in a new 4k restoration plus a V.I.P. Meet & Greet (no late admittance – after 7pm)\, costume contest\, and more! \n* “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is rated R
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-original-cast-spooktacular-tour/
LOCATION:The Chicago Theater\, 175 N. State St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T230000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Swing Dance with the Rusty Gates
DESCRIPTION:Join us for spooky swing dancing on Saturday\, October 31st at Ida Noyes 3rd Floor Theatre with LIVE MUSIC from The Rusty Gates!! Costumes encouraged! \nBeginner Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm\nSocial Dancing: 8:30pm-11:00pm \nThis event is free for students and $15 for community members.\nStudents: bring your UCID and you’re good to go!\nCommunity members: we are no longer requiring pre-registration! \nA note for community members on Ida Noyes access:\nUChicago Student Centers have changed access policies for Ida Noyes. While you are still welcome to our events\, AFTER 8 PM DOORS CAN ONLY BE OPENED BY A UCID\, so you may have to wait a few minutes to follow someone else in! Parking on E 59th is free.\nHaven’t danced before? Come to the beginner lesson for a crash course that will get you moving! Wear any clothes and shoes you’re comfortable moving in.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/halloween-swing-dance-with-the-rusty-gates/
LOCATION:Ida Noyes Hall\, 1212 East 59th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T233000
DTSTAMP:20261029T143455Z
CREATED:20260916T220212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T143455Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Halloween Bash
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd annual queer Halloween Costume Party at Whiskey Girl Tavern! Hosted by sideshow clown Violet Chaos.\n-Free to attend.\n-3 musical acts\, 1 comedian.\n-Costume contest around 10pm in 3 categories (Best DIY\, Best group/couples\, Most horrific)\n-21+
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-halloween-bash/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T020000
DTSTAMP:20261029T150836Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T150836Z
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SUMMARY:CHAOS & CURIOSITIES: A Halloween Carnival
DESCRIPTION:🎪 CHAOS & CURIOSITIES: A HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL 🎃   \nStep right up… things are about to get a little… strange. 👁️   \nThis Halloween\, we’re transforming Meeting House Tavern into a twisted carnival filled with music\, performances\, games\, prizes\, dancing\, popcorn\, and a little chaos along the way.   \n🎤 Hosted by Hera Harllotte\, Viktoria K Frost\, Oktober Third\, Severine + MikeyBee\n🎧 Music by SNDSCPE + CATALYST   \nCome dressed to kill and wander through the carnival — play a game\, catch a performance\, win some prizes\, hit the dance floor\, and see what other curiosities we have waiting for you.   \n🎪 Carnival games + prizes\n🎭 Performances throughout the night\n🍿 Popcorn + treats\n💃 Halloween dance floor\n👻 Surprises around every corner   \n📍 Meeting House Tavern\n🗓 Saturday\, October 31\n⏰ 9PM–2AM\n🎟️ FREE ENTRY • 21+   \nCome curious. Leave chaotic. 🎪🩸
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chaos-curiosities-a-halloween-carnival/
LOCATION:Meeting House Tavern\, 5025 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T023000
DTSTAMP:20261029T143551Z
CREATED:20260916T225839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T143551Z
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SUMMARY:GARDEN OF: ON THE CROSS
DESCRIPTION:21+ \nTHE SAPPHICS OF CHICAGO ARE DOING HALLOWEEN! We will see you on the cross.. It’s time to repent for your sins. DJ’d by Ca$hEra\, performances by Haus of Cross\, with spooky and sapphic surprises all night. We’ll see you in the confessional booth? \nCome alone\, come with your besties\, come all out. Who else would possibly celebrate bigger than the sapphics? Doors at 9pm\, till 2:30am. \nHaus of Cross – Omani Cross\, Winter Diorr\, Bae Root\, Cici Puede\, Dulce Divine\, and Louise Gore. \nReligiously themed costumes are not necessary\, but always encouraged. Need a community ticket? Send us an email to hello@gardenofcollective.com! \nNew to Garden Of? Read our code of conduct and/or house rules! Tickets are non-refundable. 21+ always. By attending you consent to being photographed and used on socials. By entering the competition you agree that your submissions may be featured on social media and on Garden Of’s website.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/garden-of-on-the-cross/
LOCATION:Sleeping Village\, 3734 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T050000
DTSTAMP:20261001T000254Z
CREATED:20261001T000254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T000254Z
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SUMMARY:Witch Finger HALLOWEEN
DESCRIPTION:Back for a spooky gathering on 10/31 \nWitch Finger gathers for a Halloween banger with vibes from New York’s Jason Kendig\, DJ Heather\, Trqpiteca and resident Harry Cross. \n2 floors of music | dark room | outdoor patio | clothes check |
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/witch-finger-halloween/
LOCATION:Bourbon on Division\, 2050 W. Division St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T040000
DTSTAMP:20260924T174708Z
CREATED:20260924T174708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T174708Z
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SUMMARY:Hallo-Queen!
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Chip E * Chris Cruse * CZBoogie * Derrick Carter * DJ Minx * Michael Serafini // Hosted by Lucy Stoole * Nico // Guest Host Jaharia // Installations by Boxboy Rich\n21+ \nAn All-Building Event!\n$25-$30 Adv. / $30 Door / $25 Student Door (before 12am with valid Student ID) / 21+ / Doors: 9pm
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/hallo-queen/
LOCATION:Metro/Smartbar\, 3730 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T213000
DTSTAMP:20260910T041931Z
CREATED:20260910T041931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T041931Z
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SUMMARY:HERE: for the holidays
DESCRIPTION:A fitting show the night before the Midterm Elections— HERE: for the holidays on Monday\, November 2 at 7:30PM at The Newport Theater; an innocently lascivious performance\, intent on sharing the true meaning of the holiday season — gifts\, traditions\, copious food and drink\, and\, of course\, judging people. In between positively polarizing numbers\, you’ll ask yourself those fundamental questions of life\, like\, “When DO ‘the holidays’ begin?” … “Is Election Day a Holiday?”… “Why not?” … “Who’s in charge here?” and “Does Mariah even have a song about voting?” \nHERE: for the holidays is co-created by Ellis Centric and Aunt Nance\, and hosted by Aunt Nance with additional performances by Bazuka Jo\, Diva La Vida\, Goodie Sesso\, Sassy Squire\, Sugar Cane Jane\, and Tila von Twirl. \nGet a little naughty (or a lot!) — with a unique showcase of burlesque\, acrobatics\, clowning\, drag and (optional) caroling. A show that skirts tradition and embraces trees\, all while celebrating the magic of connection\, expression\, and darkness.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/here-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:burlesque-boylesque,cabaret,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T165214Z
CREATED:20260903T165214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T165214Z
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SUMMARY:King of Drag Tour
DESCRIPTION:Revry\, the world’s first LGBTQ+ streaming network\, is hosting King of Drag: The Royal Tour\, the first-ever live national tour built around its groundbreaking original series King of Drag\, TV’s first-ever drag king reality competition show. \nFollowing the King of Drag Season 2 premiere on September 20\, The Royal Tour brings your favorite performers to stages nationwide for a live variety show. Season 1 contestant Alexander the Great is a consultant and Kings from the Season 2 cast — Chase Lounge\, Cyrus K. Stratton\, D. Vour\, Lollygag\, Papi Culo\, Trade\, Twinka Masala and Vera!\, — appear throughout the tour\, joined in each city by a local drag king co-hosting alongside King of Drag series co-creator and judge\, Damian Pelliccione. City-by-city lineups will be announced closer to each date. \nEach two-hour show reimagines the challenges fans love – bigger\, bolder\, and live as the cast flexes the Daring\, Innovation\, Caring\, and Charisma (with a K) that define a King of Drag\, all wrapped in original music\, traditional drag lip syncs\, and live takes on the show’s most popular segments.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/king-of-drag-tour/
LOCATION:Bottom Lounge\, 1375 W. Lake St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,watch-party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T213000
DTSTAMP:20261015T140915Z
CREATED:20261015T140915Z
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SUMMARY:A QUIET END — Chicago Premiere & 40th Anniversary Staged Reading
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts presents A QUIET END by Robin Swados\, directed by Rauly Luna\, for one night only as part of BEFORE WE ARE HISTORY: AIDS on Stage: 40 Years of Queer Voices. \nThis moving drama explores friendship\, love\, and the lives of gay men during the early AIDS crisis. Presented as a staged reading\, it offers an opportunity to revisit the voices and experiences of a generation whose stories remain urgently important. \nThe cast features Shaun Rosten\, Tim Bruns\, Zack Chaykin\, Caden Zane Marshall\, and Cindy Circo Zahora. Stage manager: Riley Bulson. \nTuesday\, November 3\, 2026\, at 7:30 p.m.\nOpen Space Arts\, 1411 W. Wilson Avenue\, Chicago. \nAdmission is pay what you can. Reservations and additional information are available at openspacearts.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/a-quiet-end-chicago-premiere-40th-anniversary-staged-reading/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T203000
DTSTAMP:20261015T062904Z
CREATED:20261015T062904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T062904Z
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SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Who likes a party on Wednesday? We like a party on a Wednesday! Come take a break with us and a stacked lineup of Chicago’s funniest comics! Not bi? No problem. Nobody’s wife? Even better.  \nThe Bi Wives Club is a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. Playful\, intimate\, and hilarious—audiences praise the show’s atmosphere\, community\, and humor. It’s both one of the funniest and most energizing shows in town. \nACCESSIBILITY NOTE: this show will include ASL interpretation! \nJoin us on November 4th as we welcome comics Nana Rodriquez\, Shane Anthony\, Lio Cundiff\, Rachel Dispenza\, and the Bi Wives themselves: Kris Lantzy\, Kayla McCaffery & Christen Manville. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. \nPress is invited to attend the performance\, Wednesday\, November 4th\, 7pm at Dorothy. Please contact thebiwivesclub@gmail.com for comps for press. \nDoors open at 6pm with a one-hour happy hour before the show at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.\nDorothy is 21+ and requires a physical or mobile ID for entry. Dorothy is ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door on Campbell Ave with the Dorothy logo in the window and call staff to assist at 773-770-3799 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the event. No other refund requests will be honored. \nFollow the Bi Wives Club on Instagram at @theBiWivesClub to see full performer bios and future show announcements.\nABOUT THE COMEDIANS \nNana Rodriguez brings a bold point of view\, a little attitude\, and no shortage of opinions to the stage. She finds the funny in family\, relationships\, getting older\, Latino culture\, and the life experiences that have shaped her unapologetic perspective. She has performed at the Latina Comedy Festival\, Laugh After Dark Comedy Fest\, and Mario Lopez’s “Wey Out Loud\,” carving out a comedic style that is unmistakably her own. Relatable and never afraid to laugh at herself—or anyone else in the room—Nana makes every show feel spontaneous\, personal\, and just a little unpredictable. This fall\, Nana is hitting the road as a featured comedian on Jose Not Juan’s La Mala Tour\, kicking things off with her debut at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank\, California. She’s loud\, Latina\, unfiltered\, and always ready to say what everyone else was thinking. \nShane Anthony is a Detroit born\, Chicago based stand up comedian and producer. In addition to opening for notable names\, she has headlined some of the city’s top clubs and shows. She is also the creator and producer of Uncensored Comedy\, one of the best selling and fastest growing late night shows in the city. She has featured in special tapings from LMAOF Comedy and FourbyThree’s Put It On Tape series. \nLio Cundiff is a Chicago-based comedian known for his bold stage presence\, fresh perspective\, and a storytelling style all his own. In his comedy\, he explores his unique experience as a trans man\, a forced food service industry guy\, and his recent 15 mins of fame (Google him). You can catch him producing mics and shows all over the city\, including Power Hour\, Vibe Check\, and Puff Puff Laugh Comedy. He has also been featured on Comedians You Should Know\, Don’t Tell Comedy\, Laugh Factory\, House of Blues\, and The Den Theater. At the end of the day\, he really is “just a boy.”  \nRachel Dispenza is a stand-up comic by night and an artist merch manager\, also by night. What they do during the day is none of your business. They’ve performed all over the US\, opening for headliners including Beth Stelling\, Emma Willmann\, and Myq Kaplan as well as the bands Sleater-Kinney and Mannequin Pussy. They can be seen regularly all over Chicago\, where they live and produce the shows Nervous Laughter and Could Be Fun. \nThe comedian producers of the Bi Wives Club are three bi wives (not to each other) who perform\, celebrate\, and promote joke-dense\, authentic comedy. KRIS LANTZY is a queer comic and hot mom tackling alllll ‘the issues’ through her playful comedic lens\, like what to do when everyone thinks your wife is your sister? CHRISTEN MANVILLE has an unmatched ability to inhabit discordant perspectives with ease. She is the ideal date for an X-rated experimental puppet show and your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. KAYLA MCCAFFREY is an actor\, comedian\, and improvisor as well as a newlywed wife\, inner child nurturer\, and vegan dog mom. Kayla jumps between her too-many roles with ease and throws her whole heart into everything she does.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase-6/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260923T214918Z
CREATED:20260923T214918Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame\, the only city-sanctioned LGBT Hall of Fame in the world\, has announced its slate of 2026 inductees: 13 LGBT-identified individuals\, two LGBT-identified organizations and three friends of the community\, or allies. The 2026 inductees represent a wide cross-section of the diverse Chicago community. \nRead more: https://windycitytimes.com/2026/09/18/2026-chicago-lgbtq-hall-of-fame/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-lgbt-hall-of-fame-2026-induction-ceremony/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20261105T050718Z
CREATED:20261029T050315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T050718Z
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SUMMARY:You Are Here presents: FEAR
DESCRIPTION:Think Sesame Street\, but queerer and for adults. \nHopping wildfires\, Jessee is stuck on scared! From the climate crisis to the hyper surveillance state\, Jessee’s nervous system is screaming and she can’t bring herself to leave her house. Can her friends do anything to pull her out of the grips of fear? \nFeaturing special guest: Olivia Love. Hosted by You Are Here Cast Member: Dorinda \nDoors at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is 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
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/you-are-here-presents-fear/
LOCATION:Dorothy Downstairs\, 2500 West Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20261105T044255Z
CREATED:20261105T044255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T044255Z
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SUMMARY:House Flow: Open-Level Dance Classes
DESCRIPTION:In the Auburn Gresham neighborhood\, join BraveSoul Movement and Rise Training Academy for an 8-week Fall class series into the dances that came from one of Chicago’s premier 🏳️‍🌈cultural prides-House!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/house-flow-open-level-dance-classes/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20261105T050457Z
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SUMMARY:House Flow: Open Level House Dance Classes
DESCRIPTION:In the Auburn Gresham neighborhood\, join BraveSoul Movement and Rise Training Academy for an 8-week Fall class series into the dances that came from one of Chicago’s premier 🏳️‍🌈cultural prideS!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/house-flow-open-level-house-dance-classes/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Rise Training Academy\, 8300 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T175451Z
CREATED:20260924T175451Z
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SUMMARY:The Capulets
DESCRIPTION:Following its gripping world premiere in 2025\, Chicago Repertory Ballet proudly brings back The Capulets for a limited return engagement this November.\nConceived and choreographed by Wade Schaaf\, this cinematic\, full-length ballet shifts the spotlight from the star-crossed lovers to the heart of the Capulet household itself—where hidden passions\, betrayals\, and fractures simmer just beneath the surface of Verona’s most powerful family. \nSet to an evocative original score by Matty Mattsson and brought to life through immersive projection design by SPAN Design\, the production centers on Lady Capulet — trapped between duty and desire — as her secret relationship with Tybalt threatens to unravel everything her family has built. Against a backdrop of violence\, ambition\, and mounting tension\, The Capulets delivers an emotionally charged experience unlike any traditional telling of the classic tragedy. \nLocation: The Ruth Page Center for the Arts \nThursday\, Nov 5 – 7:30 PM\nFriday\, Nov 6 – 7:30 PM\nSaturday\, Nov 7 – 7:30 PM\nSunday\, Nov 8 – 2:00 PM\nRuntime: ~75 min including a 20-minute intermission \nTickets: $40 – $75\nTickets available on our website WWW.CRBDANCE.COM \nFor wheelchair accessible seating or group ticket sale questions please email: tickets@chicagorepertoryballet.com
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-capulets/
LOCATION:Ruth Page Center for the Arts\, 101 N. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T150036Z
CREATED:20261022T150036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T150036Z
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SUMMARY:Another Medea by Aaron Mark
DESCRIPTION:The scarily charming Marcus Sharp recounts his fixation on Jason\, a wealthy doctor and the Medea myth that consumes them both. As confession gives way to obsession\, ancient mythology threatens to collide with a bloody reality. Another Medea plunges into the dark seduction of true crime and psychological horror\, blurring the lines between fiction\, adaptation\, and truth. \n“This is such an amazing piece of theater. I was personally moved beyond words at how vividly the prose was woven into a story… Schooler is such a remarkable presence. He invites you on a journey and you fully follow him down every twist\, turn\, and rabbit hole to the conclusion…” – Plays with Jon and Wendy  \nPreviously produced in 2025 as part of the IndyFringe Festival\, American Lives Theatre is thrilled to bring this haunting one-man-show to Chicago audiences. Directed by Jacob David Lang\, starring Lukas Schooler\, produced by American Lives Theatre. Performing at the Bramble Arts Loft from November 5 – November 15.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/another-medea-by-aaron-mark/
LOCATION:Bramble Arts Loft\, 5545 N. Clark St. 2nd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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