BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Chicago Social Butterflies - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Chicago Social Butterflies
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chicago Social Butterflies
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250930T045959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T152041Z
UID:10000496-1760796000-1760803200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:La Llorona
DESCRIPTION:Ballet 5:8\, Chicago’s premiere female and minority-led ballet company\, presents its critically acclaimed production La Llorona. This powerful performance reframes the legend of “La Llorona” through a deeply human lens—illuminating the often-overlooked struggles of postpartum depression and maternal mental health. Rooted in the Mexican folktale of Maria—a grieving mother doomed to wander in sorrow—La Llorona reimagines the myth with empathy and cultural insight. \n \nChoreographer Julianna Rubio Slager\, a Mexican American artist and mother of three\, draws from her own lived experience to ask: What if Maria had received help? What if her pain had been understood instead of condemned? “Maria is not a ghost story to me—she’s a woman under pressure\,” says Slager. “This ballet gives her back her voice. It gives all of us language for something that’s too often buried in silence.”\n \nThis one-afternoon-only performance is followed by an optional talkback panel featuring artists and mental health professionals\, offering space for reflection and dialogue. The event is part of a broader community engagement initiative with Latina women’s groups\, postpartum health advocates\, university departments\, and cultural organizations throughout the south suburbs.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/la-llorona/
LOCATION:Governor’s State University\, 1 University Parkway\, University Park\, IL\, 60484\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/la-llorona-ballet.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250916T051244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T034752Z
UID:10000485-1760801400-1760805000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:‘Reading Came First’ Book Club (Mttg. #11): Just As I Am by E. Lynn Harris
DESCRIPTION:“Reading Came First” is a unique book club program launched by the RAPBRARY in partnership with The Closet Unlocked and Nobody’s Darling Bar. This program aims to celebrate and amplify literature by Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ authors globally. It offers a platform for participants to engage in meaningful dialogue\, connect with the community\, and explore the richness of Black LGBTQIA+ experiences. The book club will meet monthly\, with book selections rotating every other month to allow ample time for reading\, reflection\, and discussion. \nBook Club Meeting Details: \n\nOur next meeting will take place on Saturday\, October 18th\, 2025 at 3:30PM\, with a special discussion around our selected text and curated cocktails.\nBook #6: Just As I Am by E. Lynn Harris\nBook Discount Codes:\nWomen & Children’s First Bookstore: DARLING (10% off)\nSpecial Features:\nThemed drink mixes curated for each book selection
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reading-came-first-book-club-mttg-11-just-as-i-am-by-e-lynn-harris/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/reading-came-first-nobdys-darling-.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250916T035942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153344Z
UID:10000479-1760806800-1760821200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Affinity's Sneaker Soiree 30th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to sashay your way to Affinity’s “Sneaker Soiree: We’re on the Move!” Anniversary Celebration on Saturday\, October 18\, from 5-9pm at the Charles A. Hayes Center\, located at 4859 S Wabash Avenue\, Chicago\, IL. \nEarly Bird Rate- $100; Regular Price- $125 \nWho doesn’t like a cool sneaker theme\, right?! But don’t get it twisted: we’re still celebrating in style. Whether you sport cocktail\, gala\, avant-garde\, business pro attire\, or none of the above\, rocks your sneakers and ‘fits\, and join us for a fabulous time! \nAnd do we have lots to celebrate! The Sneaker Soiree will feature special guests\, exciting announcements\, video tributes\, delicious food and drink\, great music\, and of course\, dancing! For 30 years\, Affinity has been advocating\, community-building\, and serving Black LGBTQ+ people in Chicagoland alongside you. Thank you for being part of our community over the past three decades and for your love\, support\, and partnership. \nOur 30th anniversary theme\, “Honoring Our Past\, Creating Our Futures\,” reflects our deep appreciation for Affinity’s history and the strong foundation our founders and founding board members established\, as well as our unwavering commitment to advancing Affinity into bolder and newer horizons. \nSo\, get your tickets\, and help us spread the word. Thanks\, and see you on Saturday\, October 18th! \nOur Early Bird Special of $100 per ticket runs now through Wednesday\, September 24\, at 11:59pm CST! After that date\, the price will be $125 per ticket.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/affinitys-sneaker-soiree-30th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center\, 4859 South Wabash Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sneaker-Soiree-Banner-Landscape-no-animation-1-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250619T015127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T054044Z
UID:10000301-1760814000-1760824800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago House 40th Anniversary VIP Cocktail Party
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Chicago House! Join us as we commemorate 40 years of supporting individuals and families Affected by HIV/AIDS through housing and connection to care. \nMore details to come! \nSaturday\, October 18\, 2025\n7:00 PM  10:00 PM\nEpiphany Center for the Performing Arts Chicago\, IL
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-house-40th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Epiphany Center for the Performing Arts\, 201 S. Ashland Avenue\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/chicago-house-40-vip-cocktail-party.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250916T032121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153953Z
UID:10000473-1760821200-1760828400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Kiki Queens - Avenue D
DESCRIPTION:Show runs October 17 – October 18 \nFollow a group of ingenues as they move to a new city and stumble upon a part of town they never knew existed – Avenue D! This showtune-heavy\, puppet-lite\, adults-only adventure takes you on a hilarious journey of self-discovery and self-empowerment\, celebrating all the forms of pleasure that life has to offer. \nDirected by Casey S. Campbell & Doug Jensen.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/kiki-queens-avenue-d/
LOCATION:The Rhapsody Theater\, 1328 W Morse Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,theater-performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/avenue-d.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251016T123816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T152233Z
UID:10000569-1760824800-1760830200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Eden
DESCRIPTION:EDEN w/ Ynfynyt Scroll // Venus Cuntess // Jenny Fox // Genesis
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/eden/
LOCATION:The Burlington\, 3425 W. Fullerton Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/eden.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250930T051449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T154308Z
UID:10000499-1760871600-1760878800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Center on Halsted: Yoga & Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an all-level yoga and meditation class facilitated by Queen Ash of Kingdom Yoga Fitness LLC.. This class is FREE! Please bring your own towel or mat\, a limited number of chairs will be provided. \n11am-11:45am- all level yoga and meditation class\n11:45am-1pm- fall treats and socializing
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/center-on-halsted-yoga-meditation/
LOCATION:AIDS Garden Chicago\, 3003 N Lakefront Trail\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation,wellness,workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/yoga-meditation-center-on-halsted.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251002T163334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153654Z
UID:10000523-1760889600-1760900400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:WITCH\, PLEASE: A Candles & Cookies Workshop
DESCRIPTION:When the veil grows thin and the season of shadows arrives\, even the most refined witches need a night of indulgence. WITCH\, PLEASE is not your ordinary workshop — it’s an evening of creation and delicious mischief. \nYou’ll begin by learning the ancient (well\, maybe not that ancient) art of candle crafting. With guidance\, you’ll choose from rich\, seasonal fragrances and craft a candle that glows with your own personal magic — a keepsake to ward off the long dark nights. \nAs your candle is setting\, the spell turns to sweetness. The cookie decorating session\, led by Ashley from Folkmade Cookies\, will show you how to conjure ordinary sugar cookies into works of edible art. Think witchy elegance: intricate icing\, shimmering details\, and a touch of wicked charm. You’ll leave with cookies as beautiful as they are delicious — perfect for sharing with your coven (or hoarding for yourself\, no judgment). \nThis workshop is about more than just crafts; it’s a gathering of kindred spirits. Sip\, laugh\, decorate and create among other lovers of the season. By the end of the evening\, you’ll carry home your hand-poured candle and your personally decorated cookies — tangible reminders of an evening well spent in the company of magic. \nBecause darling… basic witches make basic crafts. And that is simply not us.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/witch-please-a-candles-cookies-workshop/
LOCATION:The Scent Queens\, 3728 W. Montrose Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/witch.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T010000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251002T164219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T154815Z
UID:10000520-1760896800-1760922000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:FunkStick w/ Jackersize
DESCRIPTION:All Vinyl Rare Disco by FunkStick Resident DJ Connie Kway-Lewd & Guest DJs Jackersize \nJackersize is a Chicago DJ duo focused on funk\, soul\, joy\, and hedonism. Their sound is a mix of the beauty of classic New York Disco and the frantic alchemy of early Chicago House. Their regular Rare Cuts party happens at The Whistler and they also have a weekly playlist on Spotify called Red Hot Records.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/funkstick-w-jackersize/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,nightlife
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/funkstick.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250930T051955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T051955Z
UID:10000500-1760900400-1760905800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club - a comedy showcase
DESCRIPTION:Spooky season may be sneaking in\, but it’s all cozy laughs at the October edition of The Bi Wives Club! Not bi? No problem. Nobody’s wife? Doesn’t matter. Join the club! \nThe Bi Wives Club is not just for married bisexual women; it’s a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. There’s nothing interesting about fitting the mold\, and the Bi Wives have happily stopped trying. \nThe show is a playful\, intimate\, and reliably hilarious fan favorite. Audiences praise the humor\, atmosphere\, and the show’s sense of community and connection. It’s both one of the funniest shows in town and most energizing in fun and community. \nHosted by Kris Lantzy\, Christen Manville and Kayla McCaffrey\, this month’s featured comedians include Suz Ballout\, Maeve Devitt\, Lindsay Porter & Rey Tang. \nDoors at 6pm with a one hour happy hour before our show begins at 7pm! Dorothy remains open after the show until 11pm. \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. 30 early bird special tickets are offered at $12/ea! \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door on Campbell Ave with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase-3/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bi-wives-club-.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250821T055407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T154413Z
UID:10000443-1760902200-1760911200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Picture Show: The 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour!
DESCRIPTION:Sun • Oct 19\, 2025 • 7:30 PM\nThe Chicago Theatre\, Chicago\, IL
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-the-50th-anniversary-spectacular-tour/
LOCATION:The Chicago Theater\, 175 N. State St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,theater-performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-rocky-horror-picture-show.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251002T164813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164813Z
UID:10000515-1761066000-1761073200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Network for Equality
DESCRIPTION:Equality Illinois is excited to announce that Network for Equality—our premier LGBTQ+ networking event—will take place on Tuesday\, October 21\, 2025. This signature event brings LGBTQ+ people and allies together to connect with top business leaders\, strengthen relationships\, and build community. \nThis is an perfect opportunity to invite your colleagues\, neighbors\, and friends to a fun and celebratory evening—all while supporting Equality Illinois’s pro-LGBTQ+ civil rights work.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/network-for-equality/
LOCATION:Molson Coors Headquarters\, 320 S. Canal St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/unnamed-7.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251009T171114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T171114Z
UID:10000538-1761069600-1761076800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:IL CD-9 Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Illinoisans have a critical primary election ahead. Join our candidate forums for an opportunity to hear directly from the people who want to represent you and learn where they stand on the issues that matter most. This event is free and open to the public. \nEnter through Door 21\, the forum will be in room P103-104. \nCo-hosted by: Citizen Action/Illinois The Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans Illinois Education Association Personal PAC Chicago Votes Housing Action Illinois SEIU HCIIMK Illinois Environmental Council Illinois Coalition on Immigration and Refugee Rights Environmental Law and Policy Center Equality Illinois Illinois Federation of Teachers Rainbow PUSH Access Living Spotlight Elevate Engage Vision Morton Grove Niles United Shriver Center on Poverty Law Invest to Elect Indivisible Illinois She Votes IL Illinois NOW Women’s Alliance Chicago League of Women Voters Arc of Illinois Indivisible Niles Maine Township 46th Ward Democrats The People’s Lobby Chicago Women Take Action Chicago Cares Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community Sunrise Movement Chicago Democratic Women of the South Suburbs \nThis forum is an exclusively tax-exempt 501(c)(3)-compliant event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/il-cd-9-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Oakton Community College — Skokie Campus P103-104\, 7701 Lincoln Ave.\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/9cd.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251009T173809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T173809Z
UID:10000556-1761157800-1761161400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Panel: LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project
DESCRIPTION:Let’s connect! Chicago Public Library’s Bezazian Branch and the LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project invite you to a panel discussion full of hope\, joy\, experience\, and personal stories. We will bring together racially\, socioeconomically\, and gender diverse cohorts of LGBTQ+ college students and older adults (60+) for a night of themed dialogues\, and personal reflection on what it means to be transgender. The project began with a simple question: what might we learn about our own experiences through deep conversations with those younger or older than us? Specifically\, what might we learn about what it means to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community in the past\, present\, and future? Story-telling will be the focus of this intergenerational dialogue. We will spend the first hour of the program listening to folks talk about their personal experiences ending with a Q&A session. If you’re interested in learning\, allyship\, connecting with your neighbors\, and fostering love and acceptance\, this is the place for you! \nThis program is designed for adults 18+ and will be held in person. \nAccessibility\nNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/panel-lgbtq-intergenerational-dialogue-project/
LOCATION:Bezazian branch of Chicago Public Library\, 1226 W. Ainslie St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/chicago-public-library.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251016T154220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T025408Z
UID:10000562-1761238800-1761249600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Women's History Center's 54th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that Chicago Women’s History Center Board has nominated and voted on three candidates to receive awards at our upcoming 54th Anniversary Celebration. The Awardess are: \nIda B Wells Activist Award: Pinqy Ring\nJean S. Hunt Historian Award: Michelle Duster\nMaria Diaz Martinez Leadership Award: Anne Ladky \nWe hope you can join us to celebrate this important milestone. There will also be a Silent Auction\, Live Music with Ella Grace Jazz Quartet\, and interactive performances with cocktails by Lizzy Benner and light bites. To RSVP for our 54th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday\, October 23 at Columbia College Film Row\, 8th Floor\, 1104 S. Wabash Ave click here. This venue is fully accessible. \nWe look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our community! \nYours sincerely\, Maureen Hellwig\, President & Carron Little\, Executive Director
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-womens-history-centers-54th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Columbia College Film Row\, 1104 S. Wabash Ave.\, 8th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/womens.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251022T025552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T025607Z
UID:10000575-1761242400-1761249600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Trans Fall Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the trans community and meeting new friends. The event is free\, open to all ages and includes light refreshments\, fun activities\, resource tabling and giveaways.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-fall-fest/
LOCATION:Center on Cottage Grove\, 6323 S Cottage Grove Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,support-group,wellness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fall.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250821T054421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T025241Z
UID:10000441-1761244200-1761256800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Shea Couleé
DESCRIPTION:Creepy. Sexy.Cool.  \nLuxx Noir London\, Mister Wallace\n\nConcord Music Hall\, Chicago\, IL\, United States\nAges: All Ages to Enter\, 21 & Over to Drink
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/shea-coulee/
LOCATION:Concord Music Hall\, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,theater-performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shea-coulee-creepy-sexy-cool.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250604T054848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T054848Z
UID:10000265-1761249600-1761260400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
DESCRIPTION:7:00pm Doors | 8:00pm Show – Cahn Auditorium
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/an-evening-with-fran-lebowitz/
LOCATION:Cahn Auditorium\, 600 Emerson Street\, Evanston\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fran-lebowitz.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250930T053724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T025306Z
UID:10000502-1761264000-1761436799@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Together We Stand\, Forever We Thrive- TRP Chicago 4.0
DESCRIPTION:The Reunion Project\, the alliance of HIV long-term survivors\, will be hosting our next two-day community convening themed Together We Stand\, Forever We Thrive. This peer-led convening will occur Friday and Saturday\, October 24 and 25 at Kasbeer Hall\, Loyola University\, 25 Pearson Street in Chicago\, IL. \nActivities on both days will be held between 9am-5pm ET with sessions and community discussions addressing the health\, wellness\, and employment concerns of all individuals living and aging with HIV in the Chicago area. \nDay one\, Friday\, October 24\, will be an employment forum for long-term HIV survivors interested in discussions\, information\, services\, and resources to consider options for employment or self-employment. Sessions will explore interactions of work earnings and public benefits\, strategies and experiences of people living with HIV related to employment\, key programs and resources to consider utilizing\, and opportunities to talk one-on-one with representatives from vital statewide Illinois and Chicago programs and resources\, and connections with other people living with HIV considering options for work. \nDay two\, Saturday\, October 25\, will connect HIV long-term survivors through story-telling and informative workshops. Attendees will learn how to live and age well with HIV. The day will feature a mix of facilitated discussions\, presentations\, and networking opportunities\, all aimed at addressing the unique needs of long-term survivors and individuals aging with HIV in Chicago\, Illinois. We will also hear from attendees what the needs are for HIV long-term survivors in their area. \nBoth events will be held from 9am-5pm CT.\nThe event is free\, and breakfast and lunch will be provided.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/together-we-stand-forever-we-thrive-trp-chicago-4-0/
LOCATION:Kasbeer Hall\, Loyola University\, 25 Pearson Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,support-group,wellness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/together-we-stand-forever-we-strive.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251002T164335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T155545Z
UID:10000519-1761292800-1761498000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Black Alphabet Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 12th Annual Black Alphabet Film Festival Chicago highlights groundbreaking features and powerful short films that challenge\, uplift\, and reflect\, featuring Come Together: Art’s Power for Change from 2023 Emmy Award® nominee\, director Nathan Hale Williams\, who joins for a live Q&A session on Sunday at 4 PM. \nScreenings will take place Oct. 25 & 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at AMC Roosevelt ICON (1011 S Delano Ct.): https://www.blackalphabet.org/film-festival. \nAn opening reception will be held Friday\, October 24 at 7 p.m. at the Jamii Center for Arts & Media (3850 S. Indiana Ave.). \nIn 2013\, a group of Black LGBTQ+ friends in Chicago started a small film festival to showcase stories about people like us. What began as a conversation about the lack of Black queer films blossomed into Chicago’s first Black LGBTQ+ film festival. That festival grew into an international movement using arts\, media\, and wellness to uplift Black LGBTQ+ lives\, which was recognized in 2023 by the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. \nFeatures:\nCome Together: Art’s Power for Change\, directed by Nathan Hale Williams – Amidst escalating anti-LGBTQ legislation and attacks on women’s rights\, this film underscores the imperative of collective action for liberation (Sunday\, Oct. 26\, 4 PM). \nPlenum\, directed by founding member of Black Alphabet Charlene A. Carruthers – In 1995\, two siblings face the AIDS crisis during a historic Black political conference as they navigate family estrangement\, encounter queer and trans ancestors\, and envision futures for the African Diaspora.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/black-alphabet-film-festival/
LOCATION:Various locations
CATEGORIES:culture,film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/black-alphabet-film-fest.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251022T025909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T025909Z
UID:10000574-1761321600-1761325200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Celebration of Life for Miss Major
DESCRIPTION:✨ Celebration of Life for Miss Major Griffin-Gracy ✨\nJoin Life Is Work and Center on Cottage Grove as we come together to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy — beloved matriarch\, activist\, and trailblazer for trans liberation.\nBorn right here on Chicago’s South Side\, Miss Major spent her life fighting for dignity\, visibility\, and justice for Black trans women and all those living at the margins. Her impact is global\, but her roots are ours.\nThis evening of remembrance will be filled with storytelling\, reflection\, and joy — because Miss Major taught us that celebration is resistance. Together\, we’ll uplift her spirit and carry her legacy forward in love and solidarity.\n🖤 When: October 24\, 2025\n🏠 Where: 6323 S. Cottage Grove\n🌈 Hosted by: Life Is Work & Center on Cottage\n🎟️ Free and open to the public\n“Holding this celebration on the South Side isn’t just symbolic — it’s intentional. This is where Miss Major’s story began.” — Zahara Bassett\, CEO of Life Is Work\nCome as you are. Celebrate a legend. Continue the work.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/celebration-of-life-for-miss-major/
LOCATION:Center on Cottage Grove\, 6323 S Cottage Grove Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:public-memorial
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/major.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250916T052047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153734Z
UID:10000487-1761325200-1761341400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Lincoln Park Zoo Halloween Volunteering Event!
DESCRIPTION:Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with the Lincoln Park Zoo. Get ready to scare and roar!! ChiPride volunteers will act as scare actors for the Lincoln Park Zoo’s Halloween Haunted Trail. This is an adults night out event\, where we will dress up as scare performers and scare guests as they travel through the haunted trail. Please dress in your best scare costume\, or where tattered clothes and the Zoo with provide make up and have some halloween masks to borrow from.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-lincoln-park-zoo-halloween-volunteering-event/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park Zoo\, 2400 N Cannon Dr\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/chi-pride-volunteering-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250807T054751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T154937Z
UID:10000407-1761386400-1761393600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Cradles to Crayons
DESCRIPTION:Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with Cradles to Crayons. Volunteers will receive a group registration link from Chipride Volunteering the week before the event. \nA volunteer shift at Cradles to Crayons connects you to new and gently used donations that you will quality check\, sort\, package\, and prepare to go to kids in our communities through our incredible network of Service Partners. The Giving Factory activities are broken up into specific stations\, each one part of the larger “Quality = Dignity”. Throughout your shift you will be led by a Volunteer Leader who will provide instructions and be present with you during the entire shift to answer questions and provide any assistance you may need. \nRegistration opens 30 days prior to the event. \nAdditional Info From Cradles to Crayons: \n\nCradles to Crayons welcomes all volunteers ages 5 and older! Children between the ages of 5 and 15 require an adult present with them for the entire shift. \nArrive for check in 15 minutes prior to your shift time.\nOur address is 2500 W Bradley Place. We are located in the back of the business complex. Please go to the back parking lot and look for our purple and yellow Cradles to Crayons signs.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-cradles-to-crayons/
LOCATION:Cradles to Crayons\, 2500 W Bradley Pl\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/chi-pride-volunteering-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251009T165158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T155020Z
UID:10000548-1761390000-1761397200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Haunted Halsted Family Trick or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a neighborhood trick-or-treat (free)\, stop at 20+ Northalsted locations from Halsted & Belmont to Irving Park & Broadway. Closer to event date a full map of participating businesses will be added to this page.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/haunted-halsted-family-trick-or-treat/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:culture,outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/treat.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251016T153904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153904Z
UID:10000563-1761408000-1761415200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Heightened Scrutiny screening and discussion
DESCRIPTION:HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY follows Chase Strangio\, ACLU attorney and the first out trans person to argue before the Supreme Court\, as he fights a high-stakes legal battle to overturn Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth (L.W. v. Skrmetti). \nThe film exposes the dangerous role of mainstream media in fueling anti-trans legislation\, uncovering how biased coverage drives hate\, endangers lives\, and threatens democracy itself. With insights from journalists like Jelani Cobb\, Lydia Polgreen\, and Gina Chua\, and activists like Laverne Cox\, the story dismantles anti-trans disinformation and highlights its devastating real-world impact. \nWith the dangerous SCOTUS decision upholding the ban on life-saving healthcare\, HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY is an urgent call to action against bigotry and injustice.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/heightened-scrutiny-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Music Box\, 3733 N Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:film,panel-conversation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/heightened.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250930T035326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T165312Z
UID:10000491-1761422400-1761431400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Picture Show 2025 with A Live Shadow Cast and Audience Partici...pation!
DESCRIPTION:Feel the antici…pation! One of the highlights of the Halloween season\, The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast returns to The Center’s stage with this classic cult rock’n’roll\, science fiction\, horror satire. Come in costume or just come for the fun\, the live shadow cast takes the film to the next level as audiences experience the action with the whole theatre involved. Whether it’s your first time or your 100th\, get ready to do the “Time Warp\, again!”
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-2025-with-a-live-shadow-cast-and-audience-partici-pation/
LOCATION:Governor’s State University\, 1 University Parkway\, University Park\, IL\, 60484\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,theater-performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-rocky-horror-picture-show.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T050000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250828T041453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T165417Z
UID:10000444-1761426000-1761454800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Circuitmom & Circuitson Nightmare
DESCRIPTION:🎃NIGHTMARE!!! 👻 Chicago J.Warren is creeping back to haunt the decks for @circuitmom’s Nightmare 👻🕸️. Prepare for a spine-tingling night of high-energy vocal anthems and bone-shaking big room drums.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/circuitmom-circuitson-nightmare/
LOCATION:House of Blues Chicago\, 329 N Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/circuitmom-circuitson-nightmare.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251016T153216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T025210Z
UID:10000565-1761426000-1761489000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Slo 'Mo Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:This Halloween\, we’re hitting the red carpet for the ultimate pop culture homage: Slo ‘Mo does the VMAs. Spanning four decades\, the MTV VMAs are the birthplace of some of our greatest cultural touchstones\, from Madonna’s infamous Like a Prayer performance in 1984 to Beyonce’s pregnancy reveal in 2011. Featuring special performances by Empress Darling Shear\, Miss Angelica Grace and legendary drag performer Tenderoni\, plus greatest hits and music moments spun by Icey Bby and VITIGRRL\, the Slo ‘Mo VMAs is THEE queer Halloween event of the season. \nThe show is hosted by Your Godmutha Tristen and Party Mom Kristen\, and includes a special red carpet step and repeat for you to get your very own press shot. We’ll also have a walkoff for best costumes\, and giving out Moonwoman awards and cash prizes to the best looks: \nBest Red Carpet Costume \nBest Live Performance Costume \nBest Duo/Group
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/slo-mo-halloween-party/
LOCATION:Sleeping Village\, 3734 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/slo-mo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20251016T155451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T030519Z
UID:10000544-1761498000-1761521400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Bazaar of The Occult VI
DESCRIPTION:Free Entry | $10 Tix to Access “The Cyber-VVitch Experience” & Prize Drawings | 21+ \nRSVP for access to The ‘Cyber-VVitch’ Experience & Prize Drawings! \nBazaar of the Occult is back witches! \n“Explore the Hall of Revelations & Seek the “Cyber-VVitch “to Fi…
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bazaar-of-the-occult-vi/
LOCATION:Sleeping Village\, 3734 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,exhibit,theater-performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/imgi_89_bazaar_homepage02.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062403
CREATED:20250828T145717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T030236Z
UID:10000460-1761591600-1761598800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Open Space Arts: Sauna
DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON FILM EVENT! Johan is a completely ordinary young man who keeps all doors open when it comes to both love and sex. He has landed a job as a receptionist at Adonis\, Copenhagen’s only gay sauna\, where he not only works but also gathers his very personal experiences and encounters with the sauna’s other guests. \nFor Johan\, the city is like a boundless paradise of opportunities with bars\, parties\, and one-night stands\, but it is only when he meets the transgender William that he experiences love up close. The love between the two is put to a tough test\, as is often the case when living in a society governed by rigid ideas about gender\, love\, and identity.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/open-space-arts-sauna/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/open-space-arts-sauna.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR