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SUMMARY:Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night brings together startup founders\, investors\, entrepreneurs\, and business professionals for an evening focused on early-stage companies\, fundraising\, and new investment opportunities in Chicago. \nThe event features 3–5 pre-screened startups presenting their businesses in focused 8-minute pitches\, followed by Q&A and direct conversations with founders and investors. \nWhat to expect:\n• Live presentations from 3–5 startups\n• 8-minute startup pitches followed by Q&A\n• Meet founders and entrepreneurs building new companies\n• Connect with angel investors\, VCs\, and investment professionals\n• Learn about startup teams\, products\, traction\, and fundraising goals\n• Discover potential investment\, partnership\, and collaboration opportunities\n• Continue conversations with founders and investors after the pitch session \nThe event welcomes LGBTQ+ founders\, investors\, entrepreneurs\, technology professionals\, and other members of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ business and startup community. \nApproved investors may attend free of charge. Paid tickets are available for other attendees.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/investor-connect-pitch-deal-flow-night-chicago/
LOCATION:Joy District 112 West Hubbard Street\, Chicago\, IL 60654\, 112 West Hubbard Street\, Chicago\, IL 60654\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:M.A.D.D. Rhythms Celebrates its 25th Anniversary at The Chicago Tap Summit\, October 2 - 4 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:M.A.D.D. (Making A Difference Dancing) Rhythms\, Chicago’s premier tap collective\, is proud to celebrate its 25th Anniversary at the Chicago Tap Summit\, October 2 – 4\, at the Harold Washington Cultural Center\, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance). The premier Illinois tap dancing event of the year follows M.A.D.D. Rhythms Day in Chicago\, Thursday\, Oct. 1. This Anniversary Summit includes three days of dance\, discussion and classes while celebrating the tap dance community with tours and panels as well as the premiere of works from company Founder Bril Barrett\, who also has been named Newcity’s Players 50 Hall of Fame (2026) and received “The Hoofer Award” from Tap City 2025\, as well as a premiere from Founder Tre Dumas. Additionally\, a screening of “Beyond a Shuffle\,” a new documentary about M.A.D.D. Rhythms will be shown. \nChicago Tap Summit Schedule:\nOctober 2 – 4\nHarold Washington Cultural Center\, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance) \nThe 2026 Chicago Tap Summit welcomes participants from Chicago and around the world for three days of dance\, discussion and classes celebrating the tap dance community with instructors Maud Arnold\, Bril Barrett\, Ian Berg\, Tristan Bruns\, Andrew Carr\, Ja’bowen Dixon\, Star Dixon\, Tre Dumas\, Izaiah Harris\, Caleb Jackson\, Donnetta Jackson\, Lisa LaTouche\, KJ Sheldon and Mr. Taps. \nFriday\, Oct. 2\nClasses on Friday\, Oct. 2\, the first day of the Summit includes a three-hour residency with Andrew Carr. Carr will teach participants dances from his show “To Love You Always.” Also\, available is Caleb Jackson’s three-hour residency sharing with attendees dances from his show “Wonder.” Both performers from these residencies will participate in Sunday night’s closing ceremony and film screening at the Harold Washington Cultural Center.\nIn addition\, the Cultural Center will include a “Room Full of History\,” Reggio’s traveling museum. The day will conclude with a welcome party for all. \nSaturday\, Oct. 3\nSaturday’s classes include a panel on the history of M.A.D.D. Rhythms from its P.O.V. and an evening of performances beginning at 7:30 p.m.\nThe performances include two world premieres from the two founders of M.A.D.D. Rhythms. Bril Barrett’s “Oscar Plays Gershwin\,” a vibrant tap production using dancers’ feet as percussion to reimagine Oscar Peterson’s George Gershwin album and Tre Dumas’s “My Personal Stash\,” a work that honors his father\, Martin Dumas Jr.\, by transforming Rasputin Stash’s soul/funk grooves into a vibrant tap percussive experience.\nTickets and registration available at MADDRhythms.com. \nSunday\, Oct. 4\nThe Summit concludes with classes and the premiere of the documentary\, “Beyond A Shuffle\,” by Nora Clark\, sharing the history of M.A.D.D. Rhythms and includes live performances from the Friday’s intensive classes.\n“Alienworx’ VP\,” Nora Clark’s first original work\, this documentary is a collaboration with her 501(c)3 non-profit\, Tap That Brass and is currently fundraising to complete production of this new piece on the M.A.D.D. Rhythms company.\n“Beyond A Shuffle” is about Bril Barrett\, who started M.A.D.D. (Making A Difference Dancing) Rhythms as a way to lead a life of example for his younger siblings\, as well as give back to the youth of Chicago. Barrett wanted to create a company whose model was one of respect for the art and history of tap dance and whose permanence would create stability for its members. \nMore than two decades later\, M.A.D.D. Rhythms has since touched the lives of thousands of dancers and young people\, whether they were pursuing the incredible training of being a company member\, needed a positive alternative to the streets of Chicago or just as an outlet to express themselves or improve their quality of life. For more information\, please visit TapThatBrass.org. \nFor information on the Chicago Tap Summit and the other events go to MADDRhythms.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/m-a-d-d-rhythms-celebrates-its-25th-anniversary-at-the-chicago-tap-summit-october-2-4-at-the-harold-washington-cultural-center/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Cultural Center\, 4701 S. King Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:FashionBar THE SHOWS: The Trans Media Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of FashionBar The Shows: October 2026\, a curated series of shows presented by FashionBar Chicago! \nDesigner Garment in Graphic: BIRDY \nFashionBar The Shows: October 2026 – The Trans Media Fashion Show\nFriday\, October 2\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nThe Trans Media Fashion Show centers on inclusivity\, identity\, and self-expression through fashion. The show highlights transgender and non-binary models alongside designers whose work reflects authenticity\, advocacy\, and community-driven storytelling\, increasing visibility and representation within Chicago’s fashion industry. \nThe evening begins with a red carpet and cocktail reception at 6:00 PM\, welcoming press\, media\, buyers\, editors\, stylists\, influencers\, VIP guests\, and community leaders\, followed by a full show experience featuring designer collections. \nNon-Profit Partnerships\nOctober 2026’s Trans Media Fashion Show is presented to benefit Broadway Youth Center\, in partnership with the Vernita Gray Council\, a philanthropy group of Howard Brown Health supporting initiatives focused on healthcare access\, equity\, and community-based services for LGBTQ+ individuals. \nEvent Itinerary \nDoors Open: 6:00 PM\nCocktail Reception: 6:30 PM\nRed Carpet & Media Interviews: 6:45 PM\nPerformance by Luna Eclipse: 6:50 PM\nFeatured Designers Showcasing: 7:00 PM\nOut of the Closet\nHaley from 3rd Period\nBrown Elephant\nIAMTONYLONG\nMeet & Greet the Designers: 8:20 PM\nClosing Ceremony: 8:45 PM\nEvent Ends: 9:00 PM\nThis event is part of FashionBar The Shows: October 2026\, with The Marketplace active Friday\, October 2nd through Sunday\, October 4th\, featuring resident designer brands\, vendors\, and participating designers offering products directly to attendees.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/fashionbar-the-shows-the-trans-media-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Water Tower Place\, 835 N. Michigan\, 3rd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,fashion
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SUMMARY:Center on Halsted Art Gallery Opening October 2
DESCRIPTION:Art Gallery Opening\nFriday\, October 2nd 2026\n6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nPresented By\nCenter on Halsted\nLocation\n3656 N Halsted Street\nChicago\, IL\nGet Directions\nDescription\nJoin us for the opening reception featuring paintings by Jeanette Diaz on our 2nd floor and Jeff Thiede on our 3rd floor. The exhibition opens October 2 from 6:30–8:30 PM and will remain on view through November 29. \nJeanette Diaz (she/her)\nChicago native Jeanette Diaz is an artist whose work lives between observation and intuition. Educated in Fine Art Photography and design at Columbia College Chicago\, she approaches portraiture as a personal meditation on beauty\, one shaped by emotion rather than realism. Self taught\, she is influenced by classic painters known for their fearless use of color. Her work carries echoes of the Fauvist spirit and projects emotional intensity through a vibrant\, expressive palette.\nWorking primarily in oil and oil pastel at mid scale to large formats\, Diaz creates richly layered paintings that offer a contemporary interpretation of the portrait tradition. Her work explores storytelling and beauty\, drawing from docudrama style photographs of her lived experiences. These images serve as the foundation for subjects often placed in intimate domestic settings\, where she dissolves the boundary between the real and imagined through a lens that shifts between figuration and semi abstraction.\nAt the intersection of photography and painting\, Diaz translates photographic moments onto canvas with the sensitivity of a painter. She begins by documenting meaningful experiences through her camera\, then reimagines and personalizes them in oil paint\, allowing each piece to evolve into a process of self reflection and discovery. Her practice is driven by a deep love of color and its capacity to hold emotional weight and psychological resonance.\nFollow @iamjeanettediaz on Instagram and Twitter. \nJeff Thiede (he/him)\nJeff Thiede paints dreamlike images as creative solutions to the problems that confront him. He designs images by creating photo collages that combine his photographs into surreal scenes before translating them to canvas in oil paint.\nThiede’s paintings show a sharp instinct for composition and light\, carried over from his training shooting film. He approaches painting much as he approaches design\, constructing striking\, cinematic images with vibrant colors. He also maintains an ongoing practice of painting his plants as a way of marking time and testing new techniques. \nFee\nFree or a donation to the Center on Halsted
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/center-on-halsted-art-gallery-opening-october-2/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kate McKinnon Live in Conversation in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Friday 2nd October 2026\nCahn Auditorium\, Evanston  \nOne of the funniest\, most shape-shifting performers of her generation\, live on stage.\nKate McKinnon spent a decade on Saturday Night Live becoming one of the most decorated cast members in the show’s history: ten Emmy nominations\, two wins\, and a catalogue of characters that lodged themselves permanently in the cultural memory. Hillary Clinton. Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Rudy Giuliani. Weird Barbie. \nOff screen\, she’s proven just as hard to categorise. Novelist\, voice actress\, comedian\, children’s author with a #1 New York Times bestselling series: she has built a body of work that refuses easy summary\, animated throughout by the same sensibility. Her Millicent Quibb series\, following three peculiar sisters and their mad scientist mentor through increasingly chaotic adventures\, has found readers of all ages who recognise something of themselves in its celebration of the brilliantly strange. \nKate joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about a life spent making people laugh\, the craft behind character work\, and what it means to keep finding new forms. An unmissable evening with one of America’s most beloved comedic voices.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/kate-mckinnon-live-in-conversation-in-chicago/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation
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SUMMARY:LIVING QUEER MONTHLY - Latine Edition by LQM Team | Destinos 2026
DESCRIPTION:DESTINOS: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival \nThis one-night-only production is made possible through the generous support of CENTER on HALSTED\, our sponsoring partner. \nCreated\, Hosted and Directed by ERIKA WITH A K \nLiving Queer Monthly is a love letter to queer lives! A gathering that exists so we can listen\, create\, connect\, and reflect on what it means to be queer in this moment in time\, and how we each are building better ways of living and shaping an inclusive and diverse landscape. \nCome Together\, Meet the Pizza Community Gathering & Explore the local Vendors before the Show! \nLine-Up! \nMartha Cartagena \nLicinio Garcia \nKerosene \nErika with a K \nThe Braided Janes (featured musical act) \n70min \n18+
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/living-queer-monthly-latine-edition-by-lqm-team-destinos-2026/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T223000
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SUMMARY:Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Presents the Second Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival\, October 2 and 3 at the Dance Center of Columbia College
DESCRIPTION:Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (CRDT) is proud to announce the return of the Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival\, October 2 and 3\, celebrating Latinx/e contemporary movement artists at the Dance Center of Columbia College\, 1306 S. Michigan Ave.\, with the generous support of The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. The Festival features CRDT performing a new work-in-progress by Princess Grace Awardee Omar Román de Jesús\, with the work of Festival Artists Ruben Andrés Castillo Gomez; Tori Cristi; Anniela Huidobro Castro; Anise Fernández and Amanda Ramirez; Paula Sousa and Mark Travis Rivera\, The Professional Storyteller. Festival artists were selected through an open call for proposals from Latinx/e creators who engage choreographically with bi-national and multi-racial identity\, multi-generational experiences\, immigrant narratives\, identity politics and/or gender expansiveness. \nThrough this festival\, now in its second year\, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre uplifts a multiplicity of Latinx/e perspectives—creating a mosaic of stories shaped by heritage\, migration\, gender\, queerness\, resilience and joy. The Festival highlights socially conscious Latinx artists’ at various development stages\, whose lines of inquiry address immigration\, colonialism\, multinationalism\, bi-racial and/or multi-generational identities. \nThe 2026 Festival Pass includes concert tickets\, workshop and panel discussion. Registration is general admission: $35; senior/industry: $25; non-Columbia student/child: $10 and free to Columbia College Chicago students\, faculty & staff. Concert tickets are general admission\, $30; senior/industry\, $20; non-Columbia student/child\, $10 and free to Columbia College Chicago students\, faculty & staff. The Workshop registration is $10 or pay what you can and the Panel Discussion is free with registration encouraged. Tickets and registration are now on sale at Dance.Colum.edu with more information available at CerquaRivera.org. \nIMAGE from Ruben Andres Castillo Gomez’s “Los Immigrantes” from the inaugural Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival (2025). Photo by Michelle Reid
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cerqua-rivera-dance-theatre-presents-the-second-chicago-latinx-e-contemporary-movement-festival-october-2-and-3-at-the-dance-center-of-columbia-college/
LOCATION:Dance Center of Columbia College\, 1306 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,festival
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SUMMARY:Straaahhpped
DESCRIPTION:Aaahh! Real lesbians! 😱 Kick off Halloween season with some scary spooky sexy drag! Get StrAAAHHpped on Friday\, 10/2! \nHosted by Irregular Girl and Siichele with performances from \n🪦Die Divinity\n🧟‍♀️Alonza Sol Sade\n☠️Claire\n🧛‍♀️Mthr Trsa (NYC)\n🎵 w/ DJ Virago \nPoster by @sundaeserve on Instagram!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/straaahhpped/
LOCATION:Empty Bottle\, 1035 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,drag
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T160000
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SUMMARY:Gerber/Hart Queer History Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Gerber/Hart’s third Queer History Symposium on Saturday\, October 3rd from 9 AM to 4 PM! This full day symposium will highlight artists\, researchers\, students\, and community members who have utilized Gerber/Hart’s collections in the past year. \nThis year\, the Symposium will take place at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted (3656 N Halsted St)! Opening remarks from curator Jack Schneider and closing remarks by historian John D’Emilio. Panel discussions on Arts in the Archives\, Archival Silences\, Queer Road Trips\, and more! \nFull Schedule coming soon!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gerber-hart-queer-history-symposium/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education-history,literary-poetry-podcast
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SUMMARY:73rd Annual Chicago Powwow
DESCRIPTION:The American Indian Center presents the 73rd Annual Chicago Powwow on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\, at Schiller Woods East\, Grove 13. Gates open at 10 a.m.\, with Grand Entries at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The official event page names Skud Nation of Menominee as host drum and notes that invited drums only will participate. \nThis intertribal gathering continues a Chicago tradition that began in 1953 and centers Native dance\, drumming\, artists\, makers and community. Adult admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate; youth ages 6–17 and elders 55+ are $5\, while veterans and children 5 and under are free. Enter from Irving Park Road west of Cumberland Avenue and follow powwow signs to Grove 13; parking is free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. \nOfficial event information and tickets: American Indian Center. Stumblday is an independent city event guide\, not the organizer. Event guide: 73rd Annual Chicago Powwow on Stumblday. Image supplied on the organizer’s official event page and depicts dancers entering the circle at the 2022 powwow.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/73rd-annual-chicago-powwow/
LOCATION:Schiller Woods East\, Grove 13\, W. Irving Park Road\, west of N. Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60634
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,culture,workshop-crafts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T120000
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SUMMARY:Chilli Pepper Honorary Street Sign Celebration
DESCRIPTION:It is with great joy that some wonderful news can be shared: A HUGE thank you to Alderman Brian Hopkins who confirmed that the City of Chicago will honor our beloved Chilli Pepper with a street sign! \nThis is a beautiful and meaningful recognition of Chilli Pepper and the lasting impact she made on so many lives. Heartfelt gratitude goes to the City of Chicago for honoring Chilli Pepper in this special way. \nEveryone whose life was touched by Chilli Pepper is warmly invited to join this very special occasion.\nCeremony Details: Please note slight change of location. \nDay: Saturday\nDate: October 3\, 2026\nPlace: Corner of N State Street and E Cedar Street\, Chicago\nTime: 10:30 AM \nPlease come and be part of this memorable moment\, if possible. Your presence will help make this occasion even more meaningful as Chilli Pepper is celebrated and remembered.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chilli-pepper-honorary-street-sign-celebration/
LOCATION:Corner of North State Street and East Cedar Street\, North State Street and East Cedar Street\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:public-memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T170933Z
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SUMMARY:Commemorative Day | Latine Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s Latino/a/e communities have long played a vital role in the city. Chicago History Museum’s Commemorative Day for Latine Heritage Month offers a day of learning\, interactive activities\, and community connections on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1601 N. Clark St. The program is included with general museum admission and is suited to visitors interested in Chicago history\, culture\, and family-friendly participatory activities. Check the museum’s official event listing for current admission details before visiting. Submitted by Bryan for Stumblday\, an independent weekend event guide\, not the organizer. \nFacts verified against https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/commemorative-day-latine-heritage-month-2026/. Venue photo by Paul R. Burley via Wikimedia Commons\, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chicago_History_Museum_South_2020-9452.jpg
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/commemorative-day-latine-heritage-month/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education-history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T110000
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SUMMARY:Metro East Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:**SAVE THE DATE**\nMetro East Pride Festival 2026\nLove Is Louder Than Fear
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/metro-east-pride-festival/
LOCATION:Belleville\, Belleville Public Square and East Main\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T140000
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SUMMARY:Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 3rd 🍂🍁🍃 \n•meet at the Welles Park Gazebo (Sunnyside & Western) @ 12:00 pm 🚲\n•roll (start riding) @ 1:00 pm 📣\n•ride an 8 mile loop to Apple Fest in Lincoln Square 🍎🍏 \nplease bring sunscreen\, snacks\, bike locks\, & lots of water 🌞 \nwe roll at 8-10 mph & stick together 🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻 \nOur rides welcome all forms of micromobility! We’d love to see you roll up on e-bikes\, cruisers\, cargo bikes full of children & pets\, trikes\, scooters\, or other PEVs. 🛴🛼
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/femmes-thems-bike-chicago/
LOCATION:Welles Park\, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,sports-recreation,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260930T222337Z
CREATED:20260930T222337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T222337Z
UID:10005390-1791028800-1791039600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Menswear Day
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Menswear Day\nChicago Menswear Day is a new annual platform created to celebrate and elevate the designers\, brands\, boutiques\, creatives\, and industry professionals shaping Chicago’s evolving menswear community. \nThe inaugural event brings together designers\, brands\, buyers\, media\, creators\, fashion professionals\, and menswear enthusiasts for an immersive afternoon celebrating the creativity and diversity of menswear in Chicago. \nChicago Menswear Day takes a different approach to the traditional runway. Guests will move throughout the space and experience collections up close through immersive live mannequin presentations\, meet the people behind the brands\, and discover new talent. \nThroughout the afternoon\, guests can expect: \n• Immersive designer showcases and live mannequin presentations \n• Brand presentations and activations \n• Designer conversations and interviews \n• Networking with industry professionals\, media\, creators\, and fashion enthusiasts \nChicago Menswear Day was created to give Chicago’s menswear community a dedicated platform to be seen\, connected\, and celebrated while creating new opportunities for designers and brands to reach audiences and industry professionals. \nJoin us Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\, from 12–3 PM at One East Wacker for the inaugural Chicago Menswear Day. \nCome experience the collections. Meet the designers. Connect with Chicago’s menswear community.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-menswear-day/
LOCATION:1 Events\, 1 E. Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:fashion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T171755Z
CREATED:20260917T171755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T171755Z
UID:10005306-1791039600-1791046800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Sapphic in the City: a place to make WLW friends
DESCRIPTION:In this 21+ friendship making event\, Rachel\, a Chicago lesbian who went viral on TikTok looking for WLW pals is bringing folks together! \nApparently\, we all want to make WLW friends…so let’s actually meet! \nLet’s put faces to TikTok handles\, meet other Chicago sapphics/WLWs\, and make some new friends! \nSapphics are encouraged to come alone or with a friend. Come curious and open minded and ready to make connections! Anyone comfortable with the term sapphic as an identifier is welcome to join. \nYour host Rachel (@rachelgreenebaum) went viral looking for Chicago WLW friends leading her to kick off this event at Fathom. A friendly face in the crowd\, Rachel will guide the afternoon through friendly meet cutes in Chicago’s newest queer bar\, Fathom. \nDoors at 3pm with a one hour happy hour to start the event! Fathom remains open after the event until 1am. \nFathom is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Fathom is ADA accessible with easy entry through our front and garage doors. \nPlease note: RSVPs are not required for this event but instead serve as calendar reminders for our guests and attendance expectations for staffing purposes. RSVPs do not guarentee entry should we reach capacity.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sapphic-in-the-city-a-place-to-make-wlw-friends/
LOCATION:Fathom\, 1622 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T214634Z
CREATED:20260923T214634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T214634Z
UID:10005329-1791050400-1791061200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Purple Tie Affair
DESCRIPTION:The Purple Tie Affair: Concert & Silent Auction is more than a fundraiser\, it’s a celebration of community impact. While we raise money for E3\nRadio\, we intentionally give back to small organizations making big impacts right here in Chicago.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-purple-tie-affair/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T172120Z
CREATED:20260924T172036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T172120Z
UID:10005350-1791050400-1791061200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Purple Tie Affair
DESCRIPTION:The Purple Tie Affair: Concert & Silent Auction is more than a fundraiser\, it’s a celebration of community impact. While we raise money for E3\nRadio\, we intentionally give back to small organizations making big impacts right here in Chicago.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-purple-tie-affair-2/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260930T223548Z
CREATED:20260930T223548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T223548Z
UID:10005391-1791054000-1791059400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Seance: A Victorian séance. Live on stage.
DESCRIPTION:A Victorian séance. Live on stage. \nThe Séance is an original stage show that recreates an authentic Victorian-era séance. We investigate the history\, tell the stories of the participants\, and demonstrate the exact techniques used by psychics and mediums who claimed to contact the dead. \nIt’s a time machine — we’re taking you back to the heyday of the séance. \nTonight\, you will learn exactly how a séance was performed. \n—— \nWhat it’s NOT: The Séance is not an “actual” séance\, nor is it a cheesy ghost tour. We perform live demonstrations and tell stories based on the real history of early-1900s séance shows. \nA spook-house show for the smart set.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-seance-a-victorian-seance-live-on-stage/
LOCATION:Stars & Garters\, 3914 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:spiritual,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260903T025312Z
CREATED:20260903T025312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T025312Z
UID:10004918-1791055800-1791059400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Witch Project
DESCRIPTION:Are you a good witch\, or a bad witch? \nClick your heels and step into The Witch Project — a spellbinding love letter dressed up as a ritual\, tracing one queer man’s obsession with a pair of ruby slippers\, and the man who rescued them from oblivion. Drawing connections between centuries of persecution and desire — from the witch trials to the AIDS crisis — the play asks what we owe the dead\, and what they leave behind for us to find. \nPart performance art\, part detective story\, part concert featuring the music of queer icons\, The Witch Project invites you into a world where memory\, myth\, and longing collide. Amidst the darkness we’re living through\, will spells save us? Is art enough? \nWritten + Performed by Alex Benjamin\nExecutive Produced by Maggie Meiners + Matt Meiners\nProduction management by Sarah Skaggs \nRunning time: Approximately 1 hour with no intermission \nDeveloped in part during residency at Ragdale Foundation. Influenced in its original production by core collaborators Sarah Skaggs\, Lucy Wirtz\, and Derek Elliott.\nPoster design by Emily Bieniek\, inspired by Silence = Death and the AIDS activist movement. Image not for resale.\nUsed by permission of ACT UP New York (actupny.com). \nProceeds benefit AIDS Foundation Chicago and ACT UP. \nRecommended for ages 13+
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-witch-project/
LOCATION:The Winnetka Chapel\, 630 Lincoln Ave\, WInnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T020000
DTSTAMP:20260916T230811Z
CREATED:20260916T230811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T230811Z
UID:10005228-1791057600-1791079200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Dorothy's Second Annual: Homo Homecoming!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s reclaim Homecoming in a delightfully gay way! Cheerleaders\, dance troupes and DJs will make your Homo Homecoming special. \nRepair that inner high school child by dressing how you want\, bringing who you want\, and dancing the night away! HOMO HOMECOMING is back for year two! \nPresented by Don Julio\, Bombay Sapphire & Jack Daniels\, Homo Homecoming will be all night at Dorothy on October 2nd from 8pm til 2am. Free to RSVP and with a $10 cover at the door\, we can’t wait to see your Homecoming styles. \nSCHEDULE \n8-10pm Doors & Cheer activations by Chicago Spirit Brigade\n10pm: Dance floor begins with Queer Dance Freakout & DJ Syd\nMidnight-2am: DJ DaiGroovie keeps the party going
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dorothys-second-annual-homo-homecoming/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T233000
DTSTAMP:20260917T170934Z
CREATED:20260917T170934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T170934Z
UID:10005305-1791063000-1791070200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Starlight Sapphic: Pole Show
DESCRIPTION:A pole show like no other! Join Starlight Sapphic for an unforgettable night of entertainment. \nWelcome to the jungle! Starlight Sapphic is bringing Chicago’s wlw community together for an unforgettable pole show featuring incredible local talent! \nWhat to Expect: \nJaw-dropping pole performances from sapphic and queer artists \nA vibrant\, inclusive atmosphere filled with community love \nDelicious drinks & a lively crowd at The Newport Theater \nMusic\, dancing\, and plenty of chances to cheer on your faves! \nDon’t forget to bring your dollars to tip the performers! They work hard to give you an unforgettable show\, so show them some love!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/starlight-sapphic-pole-show/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:burlesque-boylesque,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260903T174741Z
CREATED:20260903T174741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T174741Z
UID:10005195-1791111600-1791122400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:P Ride with the Mayor\, Plainfield's Inaugural Community Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Join Mayor Argoudelis as we make history with Plainfield’s very first P Ride with the Mayor! \nTogether we will pedal through our community in celebration of acceptance\, inclusion\, and belief that everyone belongs here. It’s not just a bike ride- it’s the beginning of a new Plainfield tradition that brings everyone together\, promotes healthy living\, and celebrates diversity that makes our community stronger. \nWhether you’re an avid cyclist or just looking for a fun\, family-friendly ride through Plainfield\, this inaugural event welcomes riders of all ages\, backgrounds\, and ability. It’s where everyone is welcome. We will offer a 10-mile and 20-mile course. \nLet’s ride together in the spirit of kindness\, acceptance\, and community pride. Join in for an unforgettable day of fun\, friendship\, and celebration. \nP Ride with the Mayor\, Plainfield’s Inaugural Community Bike Ride \nFor registration click the link below: \nRegistration fee: $25 per rider \n• Date: Sunday October 4\, 2026\n• Start time: 12:00 PM noon\n• Location: Village Green\, 24121 Chicago Street\, Plainfield\, IL 60544\n• Courses: 10-mile and 20-mile routes\n• Registration/check-in: Begins at 11:00 AM\n• T-shirts: Pick up at the registration table beginning at 11:00 AM (must be ordered by 9/25/26 3pm)\n• Safety: Helmet required\n• Waiver: Participants must complete an online signed waiver via bikereg.com
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/p-ride-with-the-mayor-plainfields-inaugural-community-bike-ride/
LOCATION:24121 Chicago St.\, Plainfield\, 24121 Chicago St.\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60544\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260916T223245Z
CREATED:20260916T223235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T223245Z
UID:10005271-1791118800-1791129600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Imagining Collective Liberation: Why art matters for LGBTQ+ migrant rights
DESCRIPTION:For our Community Action Month in October\, Migrant Support Collective is hosting an event series that uses the power of art and storytelling to raise awareness around the realities of ICE detention for LGBTQ+ migrants. \nOn October 4th\, join us for an afternoon showcasing three local Chicago artists working across different mediums. Artists will share their work\, talk about their creative journey\, and participate in a brief Q&A. Attendees will be able to mingle\, take a closer look at the art\, and purchase pieces directly from the artists. \nEvents are free and open to the community. If you would like to sponsor Community Action Month\, please contact sponsorships@migrantsupportcollective.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/imagining-collective-liberation-why-art-matters-for-lgbtq-migrant-rights/
LOCATION:Center on Cottage Grove\, 6323 S Cottage Grove Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,arts-and-galleries,panel-conversation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260924T172350Z
CREATED:20260924T172350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T172350Z
UID:10005343-1791133200-1791144000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:BOYS&BILLIARDS: TBOY POOL NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off BOYS&BILLIARDS\, Chicago’s inaugural monthly tboy pool night series! This event is by and for trans mascs and is aimed at building community through picking up a new hobby. We will have the table fully reserved just for us from 5-8 every first Sunday of the month.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/boysbilliards-tboy-pool-night/
LOCATION:Way Out\, 3213 W. Armitage Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,sports-recreation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260930T223816Z
CREATED:20260930T223816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T223816Z
UID:10005383-1791136800-1791147600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:SIGNS OF LIFE A Staged Reading of a Screenplay by Nancy Beverly
DESCRIPTION:Pay What You Can Admission \nHailey is ready to start dating again and asks the universe to send her signs to help her find a girlfriend. Of course\, then she has a little trouble reading the signs. \nSIGNS OF LIFE\, a screenplay by Nancy Beverly\, is a warm\, funny and romantic story about putting yourself back out into the world\, searching for connection\, and discovering that the answers we are looking for may already be right in front of us. \nThis special staged reading is directed by Greta Marie Zandstra and presented by Open Space Arts as part of our continuing commitment to developing and sharing new LGBTQ+ work. \nThe reading of Signs of Life features James Brower\, Annaka Guerrero\, Isa Herrera\, Ashley Lo\, Philip Macaluso\, Ray Sanderson\, Mila Sweeney\, and Ryan Vu.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/signs-of-life-a-staged-reading-of-a-screenplay-by-nancy-beverly/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20261008T012832Z
CREATED:20260917T143542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T012832Z
UID:10005229-1791396000-1791406800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Non Monogamous Speed Dating
DESCRIPTION:Connect with transparent poly folks for romance or friendship in a safe space built for clear communication and fun. \nLooking for genuine connections within a welcoming polyamorous community? \nJoin us at Chicago’s historic Skyline Club for a curated\, safe\, and highly tailored speed dating night designed for both queer and straight poly folks. \nWe bring the community together\, but you control exactly who you want to meet. Our custom matching system tailors your rotations to your specific preferences. For example\, if you are a lesbian\, who does not want to meet men — we can guarantee men will not be in your rotation. Your boundaries are our top priority so you can focus on great conversation with the right people. \nHow It Works:\nGet your ticket based on how you identify and who you are looking to meet.\nAnswer a few quick match questions so we can build your personalized rotation.\nShow up and connect through 6 to 9 fun\, low-pressure mini-dates \nOur Community Guidelines:\nWe prioritize a safe\, respectful environment for everyone. We have a zero-tolerance policy for aggressive behavior\, boundary-pushing\, or unicorn hunting. Everyone here is treated as an individual\, and consent is non negotiable. \nWhat to Expect:\nHosted with care: We are a local\, community-focused team. Our active hosts will be right there all night to guide you\, answer questions\, and keep things running smoothly. \nThe flow: Arrive between 6:00 PM and 6:20 PM to check in\, grab a drink\, and settle in. Structured rounds start at 6:30 PM and wrap up around 8:00 PM. \nKeep the night going: Stick around after the rounds end to enjoy the stunning 24th-floor views\, grab another drink\, and deepen your favorite conversations.\nEasy follow-up: Receive your mutual matches after the event so you can build on that initial spark without any pressure. \nTicket Includes: \nOne complimentary welcome drink\nCurated light bites\nAccess to a private\, upscale penthouse club with scenic skyline views\nOnsite full-service cash bar\nA secure\, organized\, and fun night out.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/non-monogamous-speed-dating/
LOCATION:The Skyline Club\, 307 N. Michigan Ave.\, #24\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20261008T013000Z
CREATED:20260924T180956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T013000Z
UID:10005314-1791482400-1791489600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day
DESCRIPTION:Join HRC Chicago on Thursday\, October 8\, from 6–8 PM at Level Sporting Club as we celebrate National Coming Out Day with our LGBTQ+ community and allies! \nWe’re bringing together HRC members\, community partners\, friends\, and advocates for an evening of connection\, celebration\, and storytelling. As part of HRC’s One Million Voices for Equality campaign\, community members will have the opportunity to share their stories and help put real voices and experiences at the heart of the fight for LGBTQ+ equality. \nWe’ll also look ahead to the HRC Chicago Dinner and the upcoming elections — because showing up\, speaking out\, and making our voices heard matters. \nCome celebrate who you are. Share your story. Connect with your community. And help make sure every voice counts.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/national-coming-out-day/
LOCATION:Level Sporting Club\, 3343 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,education-history
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20261007T235123Z
CREATED:20261007T235123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T235123Z
UID:10005428-1791486000-1791493200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Mini Book Binding
DESCRIPTION:Come create a tiny book! Create and embellish your vey own tiny volume .We will provide the materials\, templates\, and tools.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/mini-book-binding/
LOCATION:Idea Box Integrated Arts\, 5419 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop-crafts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T213000
DTSTAMP:20261008T005050Z
CREATED:20261008T005048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T005050Z
UID:10005351-1791487800-1791495000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:A Strange Loop
DESCRIPTION:Usher is a Black\, queer playwright who spends his days working as an usher on Broadway. He spends his nights struggling to write an original musical about a Black\, queer playwright who spends his days working as an usher on Broadway. Lines blur\, thoughts intrude\, and soon he finds himself wrestling to break free from a very strange creative loop.This blistering\, groundbreaking\, Pulitzer Prize winning musical explores identity\, race and sexuality through the lens of a young artist at war with a chorus of his own demons and inner voices on a journey towards understanding and self love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/a-strange-loop-2/
LOCATION:Raven Theatre\, 6157 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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