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SUMMARY:Edgewater Dyke Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet your neighbors\, make silly crafts\, and support small queer businesses??!! Sounds gay… we’re in!!!!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/edgewater-dyke-day/
LOCATION:RadPOP! Vintage Emporium\, 5820 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival
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SUMMARY:The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 - October 26 at Four Chicago Venues
DESCRIPTION:Curious Theatre Branch\, with co-producers Chicago Danztheater Ensemble\, Chicago Dramatists and Labyrinth Club\, are pleased to announce the 37th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival\, September 20 – October 26 at four venues across Chicago. The month-long festival of shows will kick off with a special “afternoon tea” edition of the Full Moon Vaudeville\, this concert launches the festival on Sunday\, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. at Facility Theatre\, 1138 N. California Ave.\, headlined by art/folk/cabaret act The Crooked Mouth and other special guests. \nSince its inception in 1989\, as a single weekend of shows in the Wicker Park neighborhood\, this unique and mutable fringe festival has expanded and contracted to fit the time and has become the longest running Fringe Festival in Chicago. Festival events will take place at four venues this year: Facility Theatre\, 1138 N. California Ave. in Humboldt Park (Full Moon Vaudeville only); Chicago Dramatists\, 798 N. Aberdeen St. in River West\, The Labyrinth Club\, 3658 N. Pulaski Rd. in the Irving Park neighborhood and Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble\, 1650 W. Foster Ave. \nThe 37th Rhinofest will feature mostly original work from Chicago artists and companies\, including new work from The Fat Theatre Project\, the 10th anniversary of Ira Murfin’s An Interview\, a new work by Jessica Wright Buha\, new work from Drinking and Writing Theater\, and\, of course\, an evening of short works by The Curious Theatre Branch\, Rhinofest’s host. New to the Festival in 2026 are partnerships with Chicago Danztheater\, a beautiful space in Andersonville\, featuring movement-based work and a creativity workshop called Maps\, Guides & Legends: a generative writing and interdisciplinary art-making workshop on Saturday\, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nAll tickets are offered at pay-what-you-can pricing\, with a $25 suggested price. Tickets and details for all upcoming shows are available at Rhinofest.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-37th-annual-rhinoceros-theater-festival-returns-september-20-october-26-at-four-chicago-venues/
LOCATION:Facility Theatre\, 1138 N. California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T220000
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SUMMARY:Transvengence Vol. 13
DESCRIPTION:Join us this September for our quarterly open mic and performance series\, TRANSVENGENCE \nTRANSVENGENCE: Vol. 13 \nHosted by Joss Barton \nFeaturing Kitch Annette \nDoors: 7PM \nOpen Mic: 8PM \nPerformances: 8:30PM \nSpecial performance: Kitch will be doing a trans drag talk show in the vein of the 90’s daytime format \nKitch Annette\nKitch Annette is a multi-disciplinary and campy conceptual artist who explores ideas of preserving queer history\, health justice\, and re-imagining pasts to envision possible futures. Kitch uses theatre\, drag\, and performance art to craft narrative displays – curating the personal stories and cultural references chosen to be brought to life. \nKitch was seen already this year premiering two original shows: “BACCHAE” – a full scale adaptation of Euripedies’ “The Bacchae” as a 2025 DCASE grantee\, and “In the Kitchen with Kitch Annette: The Harm Reduction Episode” – a solo workshop turned fever dream drag show for Center on Halsted’s Trans Youth & Family Action Summit.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transvengence-vol-13/
LOCATION:Podlaise Club\, 2918 N. Central Park Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260910T185228Z
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SUMMARY:Out North Reads: Box Hill — Kink\, Community & Queer History
DESCRIPTION:Join Out North Reads for a discussion of Box Hill—exploring leather culture\, identity\, desire\, and queer community. 21+ welcome. \nSet against the backdrop of Britain’s leather scene in the 1970s and 1980s\, Box Hill explores themes of desire\, power exchange\, self-discovery\, identity\, and belonging through the eyes of a young man navigating a transformative relationship. The novel offers a unique lens into queer history and culture while raising timeless questions about connection\, autonomy\, and authenticity. \nWhether you’re part of the leather community\, interested in LGBTQIA+ literature\, or simply looking to connect with others through meaningful discussion\, you’ll find a welcoming and judgment-free space at Out North Reads. \nNo formal literary background is required—just bring your thoughts\, curiosity\, and an open mind.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-north-reads-box-hill-kink-community-queer-history/
LOCATION:Hive Center for the Book Arts\, 840 Custer AVe.\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,literary-poetry-podcast,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T230931Z
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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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T180000
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SUMMARY:StoryStudio Chicago Queer Writers Prompt & Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Come hang out at Fathom and get your word count in! Led by StoryStudio Chicago\, be in community with fellow queer writers. \nCalling All Queer Writers and Queer Writing-Curious! Join us on Wednesday\, Sept 23\, 6-8 pm at Fathom for StoryStudio’s next Chicago Queer Writers Prompt and Exchange! \nHosted by StoryStudio instructor JP Solheim\, we’ll have prompts\, sips\, and writing time for you\, followed by exchanging work and time to mingle and meet other queer writers. \nDoors at 5pm with a one hour happy hour before our event officially kicks off at 6pm. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure a seat and writing surface.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/storystudio-chicago-queer-writers-prompt-exchange/
LOCATION:Fathom\, 1622 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry-podcast,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T184958Z
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SUMMARY:Our Medicaid\, Our Voice - Beyond the Data: Telling Our Stories\, Shaping Our Future
DESCRIPTION:The goal with this storytelling conversation is to help more people—including many in our Zoom audience—feel informed\, supported\, and confident enough to share their Medicaid stories publicly. \nBy creating a welcoming space\, offering practical guidance\, and acknowledging concerns about privacy and vulnerability\, we hope to empower listeners to use their Medicaid experiences to shape public understanding and policy of the Illinois Medicaid program. \nOutcomes from this Storytelling conversation include:\n• Recognize why personal Medicaid stories can influence public opinion and policy\n• Build confidence in deciding what\, when\, and how to share\n• Take a next step by signing up to participate in a FREE 1:1 Medicaid Storytelling Training with an experienced Storytelling Coach
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/our-medicaid-our-voice-beyond-the-data-telling-our-stories-shaping-our-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:education-history,virtual,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T185122Z
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SUMMARY:Brave Space Alliance Open House
DESCRIPTION:Check out all that Brave Space Alliance does on the daily here in Hyde Park. A fully stocked Community Pantry. A wide array of affirming clothing and accessories. Wellness spaces\, drop-in spaces\, and a barber and beauty salon. Come see it for yourself‼️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 \nWhether you’ve been looking for a reason to come visit the Space or you’re looking to connect with the BSA team\, now’s your time to take a look behind the bricks! 🏠 \n📅 Wednesday\, September 23\, 6 pm – 8 pm\n📍 Brave Space Alliance\, 1515 E 52nd Pl\, 3rd Fl
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/brave-space-alliance-open-house/
LOCATION:Brave Space Alliance\, 1515 E 52nd Place\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T230000
DTSTAMP:20260917T171235Z
CREATED:20260917T171235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T171235Z
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SUMMARY:IRL: Singles Mixer at Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:No frills\, no fuss\, no cover. Just a night to gather if you’re queer\, single\, & ready to mingle. Shoot your shot at Dorothy! \nJoin us for IRL: Singles Mixer at Dorothy on Wednesday September 23rd. No fuss\, no frills\, no cover – this is just a night for queer singles (or folks open to dating – whatever that means to you!) to gather in conversation at their favorite lesbian bar and maybe make a connection! Folks of all relationship identifiers welcome! \nAll night we’ll be hanging out and leaving you to find your own connections. We’ll have custom coasters to give your number or handle to anyone you may meet or keep on your person for the next time you spot a cutie at Dorothy. \nDoors at 6pm. Dorothy remains open until last call at 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Avenue. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait at the black doors on Campbell Ave and call: 773-770-3799 and our staff will assist. \nPhoto by Moll Nye
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/irl-singles-mixer-at-dorothy-2/
LOCATION:Fathom\, 1622 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260827T182953Z
CREATED:20260827T182953Z
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SUMMARY:Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate the poetry collection Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka\, with Ashley Keyser and Crissonna Tennison. \nWinner of the 2025 CAAPP Book Prize\, selected by Cameron Awkward-Rich\, and named a “Best Poetry of 2025 and 2026” by Ms. Magazine\, Les Portes traces how harm against women and femmes takes root\, recurs\, and reshapes itself across generations. \nUnfolding in three movements–Le D but\, Le Pass \, and Le Pr sent–all of which rupture conventional domestic abuse narratives\, and drawing heavily from zuihitsu\, ekphrasis\, erasure\, and found forms to mirror the fractured experience of living through and after harm\, these poems serve as radical meditations on the power to reflect as resistance. A queer woman caught in an abusive marriage begins to reimagine justice not as punishment but as something restorative\, collective\, and deeply non-carceral. \nIn her debut book\, Nnoka poses the question that propels the collection: “Where is the path forward / that ensures no recurrence?” Rather than gesture toward resolution\, Les Portes dwells inside this question\, and what emerges is not consolation but an immense reckoning.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/les-portes-by-meredith-nnoka/
LOCATION:Women & Children First\, 5233 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry-podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260924T182945Z
CREATED:20260523T000123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T182945Z
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SUMMARY:Together We Thrive: An Evening With GenderCool
DESCRIPTION:Join hundreds of transgender and nonbinary young people\, their families and allies to support them\, celebrate them and thrive together in community\, now more than ever. \nHear from GenderCool’s Champions (transgender young people who are thriving) while enjoying delicious food and an open bar. \nWhether you’re a community or family member\, corporate supporter or super ally\, attending this informal gala/award ceremony/networking event will bring you inspiration\, hope and a reason to smile.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/together-we-thrive-an-evening-with-gendercool/
LOCATION:TBA Chicago
CATEGORIES:activism,benefit-fundraiser,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260924T172635Z
CREATED:20260715T044811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T172635Z
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SUMMARY:Taylor Tomlinson: Actually\, Nevermind Live in Conversation in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most acclaimed\, in-demand superstars of comedy” (New York Times)  joins us for an intimate conversation about growing up\, changing your mind\, and figuring things out as you go.\n\nOne of the most celebrated stand-ups working today\, Taylor Tomlinson has headlined four Netflix specials\, including Have It All\, which debuted at number one. She has been named as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30\, Time’s 100 Next and The Hollywood Reporter’s 100 Most Powerful Women in Hollywood. In 2023\, her comedy tour was the seventh highest-grossing of the year\, making her the only woman to make the top ten. \nIn this special In Conversation event\, she will take us on a tour of her brain and share her shifting opinions about everything from love and relationships\, mental health and therapy\, religion and sex\, food and body image\, being the eldest daughter and the only woman in late-night TV\, to ghosts\, morning people\, and more. \nWith the same unflinching honesty that fuels her beloved stand-up specials\, she will capture the dizzying contradictions of adulthood in the modern world: wanting independence while craving reassurance\, chasing self-improvement while resisting change\, and finally learning that certainty can be overrated. “True wisdom\,” says Taylor\, “is accepting how little you know\, and real maturity is becoming as flexible as possible. (Emotionally\, not physically. Real maturity also means needing to stretch way more).”
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/taylor-tomlinson-actually-nevermind-live-in-conversation-in-chicago/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:comedy,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T230000
DTSTAMP:20260924T182356Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T182356Z
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SUMMARY:Gerber/Hart 45th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:On September 24\, 2026\, Gerber/Hart Library and Archives will host The Sapphire Gayla: 45 Years of Gerber/Hart at the gorgeous Rockwell on the River to raise money in support of its mission to preserve the history of LGBTQ+ History in Chicago and the Midwest\, and make it accessible to all. \nA special 6:00 PM VIP gathering and whiskey tasting is available. \nWe are in the process of securing hosts\, speakers\, and entertainers\, and are excited to share that information as it becomes available. It is sure to be a fabulous party and networking event. \nFor 45 years\, Gerber/Hart has preserved LGBTQ+ history\, and made it available for both casual readership and academic scholarship. The Archives are unparalleled in the Midwest in content and scope\, and the circulating collection includes thousands of titles from the past through the most current novels and non-fiction books – all available for free to the public. Please join us to celebrate 45 years of Gerber/Hart as a cultural institution in Chicago and the Midwest!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gerber-hart-45th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:Rockwell on the River\, 3057 N. Rockwell ST.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T223000
DTSTAMP:20260924T173253Z
CREATED:20260924T173253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T173253Z
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SUMMARY:“The Last Word\,” an Adventure Screenplay with a Cocktail Experience\, Announces Fall & Winter 2026 Performances
DESCRIPTION:The Last Word\, created by Declan Grogan\, announces extension performance dates each month from September to December\, 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 running time is two hours and 30 minutes\, including an intermission. The performance schedule through December is Thursday\, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.\, followed by Friday\, Oct. 30\, Friday\, Nov. 20 and Friday\, Dec. 18 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-fall-winter-2026-performances/
LOCATION:iO Theater\, 1501 N Kingsbury\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260924T182754Z
CREATED:20260917T171317Z
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SUMMARY:Aladerri Film Fest 2026 - BLOCK # 10
DESCRIPTION:Aladerri Film Fest\, Dedicated to the celebration of Short Films\, a multi-day event in Chicago\, IL September 25- 27\, 2026. \nFuture Tense – Comedy Short Film – Australia\nPraying Mantis – Animated Short Film – Taiwan\nHomebound – Student Short Film – Hungary\nDaphne y Pol – LGBTQ+ Short Film – Spain
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/aladerri-film-fest-2026-block-10/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260924T182223Z
CREATED:20260917T172253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T182223Z
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SUMMARY:Andersonville Arts Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to present its 22nd annual Andersonville Arts Weekend\, with the neighborhood transformed into a “walkable art gallery” from Friday\, September 25 – Sunday\, September 27\, 2026. The free\, three-day event includes over 30 businesses and more than 50 artists representing multiple genres including visual art\, theatre\, dance\, music\, makers\, student art and public art. \nReturning Arts Weekend mainstays include a Self-Guided Art Walk on all three days\, plus the popular Night of Parties\, an evening of artist receptions\, kicking off Friday\, 9/25 at 5 pm. The weekend culminates with Andersonville’s annual Fall Wine Walk on Sunday\, 9/27 from 2 – 5 pm (because art and wine are the perfect pairing!)
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/andersonville-arts-weekend/
LOCATION:Andersonville neighborhood
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260924T181321Z
CREATED:20260903T173658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T181321Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: Rhythm and Blues
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the musical stylings of everything from old school to current R&B! CGMC explores this uniquely American genre with noticeable hits and original songs.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-gay-mens-chorus-rhythm-and-blues/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260729T235831Z
CREATED:20260729T235831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T235831Z
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Cornerstone Community Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:Join other LGBTQ+ and ally volunteers as we help Cornerstone Community Outreach decorate their residential areas for Halloween! We may also help staff organize and sort toys and other donated items\, and make “diaper ready bags” for client children in need. Lifting of light boxes and taking them up and down stairs will be required.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-cornerstone-community-outreach-event-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260924T182448Z
CREATED:20260916T221815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T182448Z
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Beverly Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:The 13th Annual Beverly Art Walk takes place Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. along Western Avenue between 99th and 115th Streets in Beverly/Morgan Park. Presented by the Beverly Area Arts Alliance\, the free\, family-friendly event showcases work by more than 100 artists alongside musical performances and public art. \nAdmission is free. Listing compiled by Stumblday\, an independent city event guide. Photo: 111th Street at Hoyne Avenue in Morgan Park by AlphaBeta135\, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/13th-annual-beverly-art-walk/
LOCATION:Western Avenue in Beverly/Morgan Park\, 9900-11500 S. Western Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T000000
DTSTAMP:20260923T213707Z
CREATED:20260923T213707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T213707Z
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SUMMARY:Babe's Chicago 1-year Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:happy birthday to us!!! we turn the big 0-1 on september 27th and we’re celebrating all weekend! we’d love to have you join us and celebrate YOU for the support you’ve shown all year. \n🏀 we’ll be kicking off the celebrations on Thursday with the last night of regular-season WNBA games \n💝 friday night we’ll be CLOSED for a private party for the 500+ besties who donated to our crowdfunding campaign before we opened. you should have an invite in your email\, reach out via dm or email if you don’t! \n🎈saturday we are partying ALL DAY\, get there early for the treats! our friends are hanging too: @mintymerch will be doing free tooth gems from 12-2\, we’ll have tacos from @taylorstacos from 12:30 until they’re gone\, and @chicagopartyclowns are crashing the party at 4 to bring some extra fun. we’ll have cute birthday drinks all day and babe’s gift bags for the first 100 friends in the door. the bday candles will be lit at 5\, join us for any or all of the day! \n🎊 sunday is the first day of WNBA playoffs *and* our inaugural Women’s Sports Pride Parade through the @armitagecountyfair rolls at 2pm – meet us at the bar for the games and stake out along armitage to catch the parade \nwe’re so proud of the year we’ve had and can’t wait to celebrate with you! if you’re feeling nostalgic too\, leave a comment with your fav memory at babes from the last year 💕💕💕
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/babes-chicago-1-year-anniversary-party/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Babe’s Sports Bar\, 3017 w. armitage ave\, chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T230000
DTSTAMP:20260924T182257Z
CREATED:20260916T222055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T182257Z
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SUMMARY:Sapphic Bar Crawl
DESCRIPTION:SAPPHICS OF CHICAGO it’s time for a Sapphic Bar crawl to end Chicago Summer ! \nWe are so excited to be partnering with the best of the best here in Chicago for a day full of friendship\, bevvies\,\, and who knows what kind of debauchery. \nJoin us at any stop along our route BUT we will be posting some details and surprises for those that join us the entire time 😉 \n3:00pm – Arrive at Whiskey Girl Tavern\n5:00pm – Arrive at Nobody’s Darling\nGroup splits up and either goes to..\nDorothy’s at 7pm and Babes at 8:15\nOR\nFathom at 6:45pm and Level at 8:15pm\nTHEN \nBetween 9:30-9:45pm – Reconvene at Scarlet or Sidetrack (we were waaaay too big of a crowd last time for just Scarlet! Scarlet will have a cover and Sidetrack\, famously\, never does) \nWE CANNOT WAIT TO PARTY WITH YOU! \nPlease not that transportation is not provided\, and please do not drive if you are drinking! Plan on taking an Uber with friends or hopping on public transit with the crew. \nWhile we have partnered wit these bars\, each venue has their own capacity and attendees will be let in based on each individual venue and their regulations. Garden Of is not liable for your entry\, transportation\, or any aspect of this excursion. By attending\, you are agreeing to abide by each establishments rules and regulations.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sapphic-bar-crawl/
LOCATION:Various locations
CATEGORIES:happy-hour,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260924T183214Z
CREATED:20260820T150142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T183214Z
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SUMMARY:Barbara Fest
DESCRIPTION:Barbara&Barbara is throwing our first ever annual fundraising festival\, Barbara Fest\, on Sept. 27th! The goal of Barbara Fest is to raise money for ALMA\, Brave Space Alliance\, and Lace to Liberation\, as well as provide a space to platform\, uplift and celebrate queer BIPOC.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/barbara-fest/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,market,networking-mixer,outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T171455Z
CREATED:20260924T171455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T171455Z
UID:10005327-1790510400-1790521200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Teeny Con Market at Idea Box
DESCRIPTION:Idea Box Integrated Arts announces a small marketplace of our favorite mini-makers in a multitude of media– tiny pottery\, teensy zines\, wee puppets\, small sketches\, mini magnets\, and more! \nVendors include Duck Egg Printworks\, Noah Ginex\, Ari Ganahl\, Emily Dugan and Ayriole Frost \nFree timed entry tickets are available on Eventbrite.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/teeny-con-market-at-idea-box/
LOCATION:Idea Box Integrated Arts\, 5419 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260924T183338Z
CREATED:20260917T171904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T183338Z
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SUMMARY:NOH8 Photo Shoot in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The NOH8 Campaign returns to Chicago\, IL on Sunday\, September 27th for an open photo shoot at Waveland Bowl. Stop by anytime between 2pm-4pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations needed! \nPhotos are first-come\, first-served – and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. \nWhen is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins\, but as long as someone has arrived by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (4:00pm for this photo shoot)\, they will be guaranteed a chance to pose! \nOnce you arrive\, the next steps are easy!\n1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person.\n2. Process your payment.\n3. Trade your processed model release for duct tape!\n4. Apply a NOH8 temporary tattoo for your photo. \nNOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by Adam and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change).
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/noh8-photo-shoot-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Waveland Bowl\, 3700 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T170433Z
CREATED:20260917T170433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T170433Z
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SUMMARY:Andersonville Fall Wine Walk
DESCRIPTION:Andersonville Arts Weekend culminates with Andersonville’s popular Fall Wine Walk\, transforming local businesses into charming wine-tasting destinations on Sunday\, September 27 from 2 – 5 pm. This year’s event include two routes – “Bunch of Grapes” and “Off the Vine.” Tickets ($40 per route) are now on sale through the Andersonsonville Wine Walk Page. Check in is between 1 – 4 pm at the Andersonville Vintage Market at 1600 W. Catalpa. \nThe Fall Wine Walk routes include (from north to south): \nBunch of Grapes Route \nAndersonville Chamber Headquarters | 5706 N. Clark St.\nSalon Aken | 5666 N. Clark St.\nCity Olive | 5644 N. Clark St.\nUvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N. Clark St.\nLilla Barn Clothing | 5535 N. Clark St.\nDistrict | 5430 N. Clark St. \nOff the Vine Route \nElixir Andersonville | 1509 W. Balmoral Ave.\nCowboys and Astronauts | 1478 W. Summerdale Ave.\nhomebird | 5238 N. Clark St.\nVia Rose Hair Salon | 5142 N. Clark St.\nMilk Handmade | 5137 N. Clark St.\nFoursided | 5061 N. Clark St\, \nWine Walk Sponsors: RG GROUP/ALLURE Real Estate\, Snow and Sand Vacations
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/andersonville-fall-wine-walk/
LOCATION:Andersonville neighborhood
CATEGORIES:outdoor,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260924T182712Z
CREATED:20260917T145624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T182712Z
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SUMMARY:Legacy Project Presents The Celluloid Closet
DESCRIPTION:Legacy Project Chicago invites you to a 30th anniversary screening of The Celluloid Closet \nChicago Filmmakers \n1326 W. Hollywood Ave. \n6:00 p.m. \n$15 (plus handling fee) online or at the door (if available). \nThere is a small\, complimentary parking lot and street parking at Chicago Filmmakers.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/legacy-project-presents-the-celluloid-closet/
LOCATION:Chicago Filmmakers\, 1326 W Hollywood Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T181820Z
CREATED:20260806T181820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T181820Z
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SUMMARY:BOOKENDS
DESCRIPTION:After a painful breakup\, aspiring novelist Nate leaves New York City and moves into a retirement community with his grandparents. What begins as a temporary refuge quickly becomes a complicated journey through family\, aging\, responsibility\, and unexpected love. As his Holocaust-surviving grandfather begins showing signs of dementia and his grandmother struggles to face the truth\, Nate finds himself caught between the life he left behind and the family that needs him now. An unexpected romance with the community’s handsome doctor further complicates his plans. \nStarring F. Murray Abraham\, Caroline Aaron\, Noam Ash\, and Charlie Barnett\, BOOKENDS is a warm\, funny\, and deeply moving intergenerational story about love\, memory\, family\, and second chances. The film premiered at the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival\, where it received the ADL Stand Up Award. \nCritics have praised the film for balancing humor and emotion with honesty and grace. Reviewer Mark McPherson called it “a heartfelt story of family and romance that is more honest than schmaltzy\,” while festival audiences have celebrated its rich performances and moving portrayal of family caregiving. \nWritten by and starring Noam Ash and directed by Mike Doyle\, BOOKENDS offers a refreshing queer love story that is equally concerned with family bonds\, aging\, and the unexpected connections that help us move forward. \nFunny\, tender\, and life-affirming\, BOOKENDS reminds us that every ending can also be a new beginning.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bookends/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T161603Z
CREATED:20260910T185101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T161603Z
UID:10005239-1790683200-1790686800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:AIDS Foundation Chicago - Virtual Community Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026\, AFC will host two virtual community listening sessions to gain information and insight from Illinoisans on the most pressing issues facing communities impacted by HIV and homelessness. Information gained will help shape and guide AFC’s policy and advocacy work in 2027 and beyond. Using the Zoom platform\, the first webinar will be held from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. and the second webinar will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/aids-foundation-chicago-virtual-community-listening-sessions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:education-history,virtual,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260917T171358Z
CREATED:20260917T171358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T171358Z
UID:10005309-1790706600-1790713800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Playing with Fire: An Ecosexual Emergency Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, September 29th\, at 6:30 PM at the Music Box Theatre for a screening of Playing with Fire: An Ecosexual Emergency with Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens! \nGerber/Hart will be tabling in the lobby with a pop-up of queer archival materials from our collections before and after the screenings.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/playing-with-fire-an-ecosexual-emergency-film-screening/
LOCATION:Music Box\, 3733 N Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260910T040942Z
CREATED:20260910T040942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T040942Z
UID:10005221-1790708400-1790712000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Gay for Pay: Fall Festicle
DESCRIPTION:Gay for Pay is BACK to celebrate the changing of the seasons with Fall Festicle! This month’s fall-themed show at The Lincoln Lodge has standup\, characters\, burlesque\, and more variety acts with an all-LGBTQ+ lineup featuring Claire Sundbye\, Colette Gregory\, Jeremy Plumb\, Keagstar\, and headliner Gwen Rose. Hosted by Dan Hickey and Mary Fiala.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gay-for-pay-fall-festicle/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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