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SUMMARY:HERE: for the holidays
DESCRIPTION:A fitting show the night before the Midterm Elections— HERE: for the holidays on Monday\, November 2 at 7:30PM at The Newport Theater; an innocently lascivious performance\, intent on sharing the true meaning of the holiday season — gifts\, traditions\, copious food and drink\, and\, of course\, judging people. In between positively polarizing numbers\, you’ll ask yourself those fundamental questions of life\, like\, “When DO ‘the holidays’ begin?” … “Is Election Day a Holiday?”… “Why not?” … “Who’s in charge here?” and “Does Mariah even have a song about voting?” \nHERE: for the holidays is co-created by Ellis Centric and Aunt Nance\, and hosted by Aunt Nance with additional performances by Bazuka Jo\, Diva La Vida\, Goodie Sesso\, Sassy Squire\, Sugar Cane Jane\, and Tila von Twirl. \nGet a little naughty (or a lot!) — with a unique showcase of burlesque\, acrobatics\, clowning\, drag and (optional) caroling. A show that skirts tradition and embraces trees\, all while celebrating the magic of connection\, expression\, and darkness.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/here-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:burlesque-boylesque,cabaret,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:King of Drag Tour
DESCRIPTION:Revry\, the world’s first LGBTQ+ streaming network\, is hosting King of Drag: The Royal Tour\, the first-ever live national tour built around its groundbreaking original series King of Drag\, TV’s first-ever drag king reality competition show. \nFollowing the King of Drag Season 2 premiere on September 20\, The Royal Tour brings your favorite performers to stages nationwide for a live variety show. Season 1 contestant Alexander the Great is a consultant and Kings from the Season 2 cast — Chase Lounge\, Cyrus K. Stratton\, D. Vour\, Lollygag\, Papi Culo\, Trade\, Twinka Masala and Vera!\, — appear throughout the tour\, joined in each city by a local drag king co-hosting alongside King of Drag series co-creator and judge\, Damian Pelliccione. City-by-city lineups will be announced closer to each date. \nEach two-hour show reimagines the challenges fans love – bigger\, bolder\, and live as the cast flexes the Daring\, Innovation\, Caring\, and Charisma (with a K) that define a King of Drag\, all wrapped in original music\, traditional drag lip syncs\, and live takes on the show’s most popular segments.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/king-of-drag-tour/
LOCATION:Bottom Lounge\, 1375 W. Lake St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,watch-party
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SUMMARY:A QUIET END — Chicago Premiere & 40th Anniversary Staged Reading
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts presents A QUIET END by Robin Swados\, directed by Rauly Luna\, for one night only as part of BEFORE WE ARE HISTORY: AIDS on Stage: 40 Years of Queer Voices. \nThis moving drama explores friendship\, love\, and the lives of gay men during the early AIDS crisis. Presented as a staged reading\, it offers an opportunity to revisit the voices and experiences of a generation whose stories remain urgently important. \nThe cast features Shaun Rosten\, Tim Bruns\, Zack Chaykin\, Caden Zane Marshall\, and Cindy Circo Zahora. Stage manager: Riley Bulson. \nTuesday\, November 3\, 2026\, at 7:30 p.m.\nOpen Space Arts\, 1411 W. Wilson Avenue\, Chicago. \nAdmission is pay what you can. Reservations and additional information are available at openspacearts.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/a-quiet-end-chicago-premiere-40th-anniversary-staged-reading/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T203000
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SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Who likes a party on Wednesday? We like a party on a Wednesday! Come take a break with us and a stacked lineup of Chicago’s funniest comics! Not bi? No problem. Nobody’s wife? Even better.  \nThe Bi Wives Club is a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. Playful\, intimate\, and hilarious—audiences praise the show’s atmosphere\, community\, and humor. It’s both one of the funniest and most energizing shows in town. \nACCESSIBILITY NOTE: this show will include ASL interpretation! \nJoin us on November 4th as we welcome comics Nana Rodriquez\, Shane Anthony\, Lio Cundiff\, Rachel Dispenza\, and the Bi Wives themselves: Kris Lantzy\, Kayla McCaffery & Christen Manville. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. \nPress is invited to attend the performance\, Wednesday\, November 4th\, 7pm at Dorothy. Please contact thebiwivesclub@gmail.com for comps for press. \nDoors open at 6pm with a one-hour happy hour before the show at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.\nDorothy is 21+ and requires a physical or mobile ID for entry. Dorothy is ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door on Campbell Ave with the Dorothy logo in the window and call staff to assist at 773-770-3799 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the event. No other refund requests will be honored. \nFollow the Bi Wives Club on Instagram at @theBiWivesClub to see full performer bios and future show announcements.\nABOUT THE COMEDIANS \nNana Rodriguez brings a bold point of view\, a little attitude\, and no shortage of opinions to the stage. She finds the funny in family\, relationships\, getting older\, Latino culture\, and the life experiences that have shaped her unapologetic perspective. She has performed at the Latina Comedy Festival\, Laugh After Dark Comedy Fest\, and Mario Lopez’s “Wey Out Loud\,” carving out a comedic style that is unmistakably her own. Relatable and never afraid to laugh at herself—or anyone else in the room—Nana makes every show feel spontaneous\, personal\, and just a little unpredictable. This fall\, Nana is hitting the road as a featured comedian on Jose Not Juan’s La Mala Tour\, kicking things off with her debut at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank\, California. She’s loud\, Latina\, unfiltered\, and always ready to say what everyone else was thinking. \nShane Anthony is a Detroit born\, Chicago based stand up comedian and producer. In addition to opening for notable names\, she has headlined some of the city’s top clubs and shows. She is also the creator and producer of Uncensored Comedy\, one of the best selling and fastest growing late night shows in the city. She has featured in special tapings from LMAOF Comedy and FourbyThree’s Put It On Tape series. \nLio Cundiff is a Chicago-based comedian known for his bold stage presence\, fresh perspective\, and a storytelling style all his own. In his comedy\, he explores his unique experience as a trans man\, a forced food service industry guy\, and his recent 15 mins of fame (Google him). You can catch him producing mics and shows all over the city\, including Power Hour\, Vibe Check\, and Puff Puff Laugh Comedy. He has also been featured on Comedians You Should Know\, Don’t Tell Comedy\, Laugh Factory\, House of Blues\, and The Den Theater. At the end of the day\, he really is “just a boy.”  \nRachel Dispenza is a stand-up comic by night and an artist merch manager\, also by night. What they do during the day is none of your business. They’ve performed all over the US\, opening for headliners including Beth Stelling\, Emma Willmann\, and Myq Kaplan as well as the bands Sleater-Kinney and Mannequin Pussy. They can be seen regularly all over Chicago\, where they live and produce the shows Nervous Laughter and Could Be Fun. \nThe comedian producers of the Bi Wives Club are three bi wives (not to each other) who perform\, celebrate\, and promote joke-dense\, authentic comedy. KRIS LANTZY is a queer comic and hot mom tackling alllll ‘the issues’ through her playful comedic lens\, like what to do when everyone thinks your wife is your sister? CHRISTEN MANVILLE has an unmatched ability to inhabit discordant perspectives with ease. She is the ideal date for an X-rated experimental puppet show and your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. KAYLA MCCAFFREY is an actor\, comedian\, and improvisor as well as a newlywed wife\, inner child nurturer\, and vegan dog mom. Kayla jumps between her too-many roles with ease and throws her whole heart into everything she does.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase-6/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000
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SUMMARY:Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame\, the only city-sanctioned LGBT Hall of Fame in the world\, has announced its slate of 2026 inductees: 13 LGBT-identified individuals\, two LGBT-identified organizations and three friends of the community\, or allies. The 2026 inductees represent a wide cross-section of the diverse Chicago community. \nRead more: https://windycitytimes.com/2026/09/18/2026-chicago-lgbtq-hall-of-fame/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-lgbt-hall-of-fame-2026-induction-ceremony/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T203000
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SUMMARY:You Are Here presents: FEAR
DESCRIPTION:Think Sesame Street\, but queerer and for adults. \nHopping wildfires\, Jessee is stuck on scared! From the climate crisis to the hyper surveillance state\, Jessee’s nervous system is screaming and she can’t bring herself to leave her house. Can her friends do anything to pull her out of the grips of fear? \nFeaturing special guest: Olivia Love. Hosted by You Are Here Cast Member: Dorinda \nDoors at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/you-are-here-presents-fear/
LOCATION:Dorothy Downstairs\, 2500 West Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T203000
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SUMMARY:House Flow: Open-Level Dance Classes
DESCRIPTION:In the Auburn Gresham neighborhood\, join BraveSoul Movement and Rise Training Academy for an 8-week Fall class series into the dances that came from one of Chicago’s premier 🏳️‍🌈cultural prides-House!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/house-flow-open-level-dance-classes/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:House Flow: Open Level House Dance Classes
DESCRIPTION:In the Auburn Gresham neighborhood\, join BraveSoul Movement and Rise Training Academy for an 8-week Fall class series into the dances that came from one of Chicago’s premier 🏳️‍🌈cultural prideS!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/house-flow-open-level-house-dance-classes/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Rise Training Academy\, 8300 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,workshop-crafts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T210000
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SUMMARY:The Capulets
DESCRIPTION:Following its gripping world premiere in 2025\, Chicago Repertory Ballet proudly brings back The Capulets for a limited return engagement this November.\nConceived and choreographed by Wade Schaaf\, this cinematic\, full-length ballet shifts the spotlight from the star-crossed lovers to the heart of the Capulet household itself—where hidden passions\, betrayals\, and fractures simmer just beneath the surface of Verona’s most powerful family. \nSet to an evocative original score by Matty Mattsson and brought to life through immersive projection design by SPAN Design\, the production centers on Lady Capulet — trapped between duty and desire — as her secret relationship with Tybalt threatens to unravel everything her family has built. Against a backdrop of violence\, ambition\, and mounting tension\, The Capulets delivers an emotionally charged experience unlike any traditional telling of the classic tragedy. \nLocation: The Ruth Page Center for the Arts \nThursday\, Nov 5 – 7:30 PM\nFriday\, Nov 6 – 7:30 PM\nSaturday\, Nov 7 – 7:30 PM\nSunday\, Nov 8 – 2:00 PM\nRuntime: ~75 min including a 20-minute intermission \nTickets: $40 – $75\nTickets available on our website WWW.CRBDANCE.COM \nFor wheelchair accessible seating or group ticket sale questions please email: tickets@chicagorepertoryballet.com
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-capulets/
LOCATION:Ruth Page Center for the Arts\, 101 N. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T210000
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SUMMARY:Another Medea by Aaron Mark
DESCRIPTION:The scarily charming Marcus Sharp recounts his fixation on Jason\, a wealthy doctor and the Medea myth that consumes them both. As confession gives way to obsession\, ancient mythology threatens to collide with a bloody reality. Another Medea plunges into the dark seduction of true crime and psychological horror\, blurring the lines between fiction\, adaptation\, and truth. \n“This is such an amazing piece of theater. I was personally moved beyond words at how vividly the prose was woven into a story… Schooler is such a remarkable presence. He invites you on a journey and you fully follow him down every twist\, turn\, and rabbit hole to the conclusion…” – Plays with Jon and Wendy  \nPreviously produced in 2025 as part of the IndyFringe Festival\, American Lives Theatre is thrilled to bring this haunting one-man-show to Chicago audiences. Directed by Jacob David Lang\, starring Lukas Schooler\, produced by American Lives Theatre. Performing at the Bramble Arts Loft from November 5 – November 15.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/another-medea-by-aaron-mark/
LOCATION:Bramble Arts Loft\, 5545 N. Clark St. 2nd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T210000
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SUMMARY:Sophia Bush: A Life in Progress
DESCRIPTION:Join actress and activist Sophia Bush for an intimate evening of unflinchingly honest storytelling. Live in conversation\, she will open up about her childhood in Los Angeles\, her life-changing decade on One Tree Hill\, and her years in Chicago\, where a dream job split her between two lives and taught her the power of walking away. \nAll seats include a pre-signed copy of And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes from a Life in Progress. Tickets are $77 to $97\, including fees. Presented by How To Academy. \nTickets: https://tickets.howtoacademy.com/sophia-bush-tickets/chicago-rubloff-auditorium/2026-11-05-19-30
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sophia-bush-a-life-in-progress/
LOCATION:Rubloff Auditorium\, Art Institute of Chicago\, 230 S. Columbus Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation
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SUMMARY:Little Shop of Horrors at Porchlight Music Theatre
DESCRIPTION:For more than four decades\, this Tony Award-winning musical has delighted millions of fans around the world with the funny and frightening story of the shy shop assistant\, his coworker crush and a mysterious\, and carnivorous\, plant. Written by the powerhouse team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid\, Beauty and The Beast and Aladdin)\, Little Shop takes audiences on a wild trip where love and world domination meet at a Skid Row floral shop.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/little-shop-of-horrors-at-porchlight-music-theatre/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Biograph Theater\, 2433 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
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SUMMARY:Chicago Roundup 2026: 40th Annual LGBTQIA+ and Allies Recovery Conference
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Roundup turns 40. Join us November 6 to 8 at voco Chicago Downtown for our 40th annual LGBTQIA+ and Allies recovery conference. \nSince 1986\, the Roundup has been a welcoming and affirming place for alcoholics\, addicts\, and everyone in recovery. Spend the weekend strengthening your recovery through fellowship\, workshops\, panels\, and speakers. The weekend also includes a Saturday night banquet and a Sunday brunch. \nFull weekend registration starts at $175. Scholarship support is available\, because no one in recovery should have to walk alone. \nRegister at chicagoroundup.org/registration
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-roundup-2026-40th-annual-lgbtqia-and-allies-recovery-conference/
LOCATION:voco Chicago Downtown\, 350 W. Wolf Point Plaza\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T210000
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SUMMARY:Women Making History Awards
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, November 6th\, 2026. Reception at 6pm\, dinner and awards program at 7pm\nWhere: Aon Grant Ballroom\, Navy Pier\nAttire: Black-tie optional\nTickets:Linked here \nThe National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) brings its 15th annual Women Making History Awards to Chicago’s Navy Pier. The gala honors and celebrates individuals dedicated to the advancement of women’s history achievements and education.\nFor the past 30 years NWHM has worked to ensure the women who shaped America’s past are seen and recognized. Now\, it is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to uncovering\, elevating and expanding access to women’s history. Chicago\, a city at the center of many of the country’s most transformative movements will serve as a powerful backdrop for the event. \nThis year’s gala honors women who have fought to create change and empower current and next generations. This year’s honorees include civil rights icon Ruby Bridges\, owner and women sports champion Laura Ricketts\, entrepreneur Gregg Renfrew\, the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team\, 2026 Olympic gold medalists. Educators Serene Williams and Kristen Kelly will receive the inaugural Meryl Streep Educator Award and ArentFox Schiff will receive the Evelyn Y. Davis Corporate Changemaker Award. Together\, these honorees span industries including sports\, education\, activism\, business and more.\nJoin NWHM on November 6th for an evening celebrating trailblazing women whose innovation\, leadership and advocacy continue to shape history and inspire the future.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/women-making-history-awards/
LOCATION:Aon Grant Ballroom at Navy Pier\, Chicago
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,gala
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SUMMARY:Amateur\, Avant-Garde\, or Underground? Gay Filmmaking at Mid-Century
DESCRIPTION:The University of Chicago Film Studies Center presents a three-hour screening of rare and recently rediscovered films made by gay men between 1947 and 1962. The program looks beyond the familiar postwar avant-garde canon to show how home movies and ambitious amateur productions pictured same-sex intimacy\, friendship\, community\, camp\, and perseverance in the face of social rejection and legal prosecution. \nThe six-film lineup is Vallejo (Harold T. O’Neal\, 1947)\, Lafcadio (Jean Béranger\, 1948)\, In dit teken (Jan Lemstra and Piet Henneman\, 1949)\, Camille (Jerett Robert Austin\, 1953)\, Last Spring (François Reichenbach\, 1954)\, and Always on Sunday (James Crabe\, 1962). Curator Hugo Ljungbäck introduces the program. \nThe screening runs Friday\, November 6\, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Logan Center Screening Room. The University lists the public among the intended audiences and directs visitors with access questions or reasonable-accommodation requests to contact the event organizer. \nStumblday is an independent local event guide and is not the organizer. Official details: University of Chicago event page.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/amateur-avant-garde-or-underground-gay-filmmaking-at-mid-century/
LOCATION:Logan Center for the Arts\, 915 E 60th St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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SUMMARY:House of Heroines: A Bollywood Diva Night
DESCRIPTION:House of Heroines is a night built around the women who defined Bollywood glamour. Come dance! \nInspired by ballroom culture\, created by Black and Latinx queer and trans communities\, we borrow its houses\, runways\, and chosen-family spirit with love and respect\, filling that frame with our own Bollywood drama\, dance\, color\, and excess. \nThree performers each represent a house and pay tribute to a Bollywood queen. Between performances\, the floor opens up for a dance party with DJ Arzu and DJ Riya Riya\, spinning Bollywood hits and pop anthems all night long. Expect a night of diva tributes\, dramatic entrances\, big dance-floor energy\, and plenty of chances to show off your own filmy flair. \n✦ Diva performances\nCumli Cumari\n(Mother of House of Rakhi) \nMaha Sridevi\n(Mother of House of Sridevi) \nKareena Karamel\n(Mother of House of Kareena) \n✦ Bollywood & Pop Music\nDJ ARZU and DJ Riya Riya
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/house-of-heroines-a-bollywood-diva-night/
LOCATION:Dorothy Downstairs\, 2500 West Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T145121Z
CREATED:20261022T145121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T145121Z
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Soldier Field Bears Game + UCPSeguin
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will be assisting at our concession stand at Soldier Field. Duties may include taking food and beverage orders\, operating the register\, preparing and serving food items\, stocking supplies\, and helping keep the stand clean and organized throughout the event. No prior experience is required\, and we will provide training before the event begins. A portion of sales go directly to UCPSeguin Nonprofit.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-soldier-field-bears-game-ucpseguin/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T223000
DTSTAMP:20260903T030437Z
CREATED:20260903T030437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T030437Z
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SUMMARY:Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts\,” November 11 - December 19
DESCRIPTION:Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts by Calamity West\, written by Calamity West and directed by Jonathan Berry\, November 11 – December 19\, 2026\, at Jackalope Theatre in the Broadway Armory Park\, 5917 N Broadway St. \nCalamity West is conjuring a fantasia: It’s 1986 New York and Tony is a playwright who isn’t writing. As he and his closest collaborators search for meaning in an increasingly fractured America\, figures from history begin appearing with agendas of their own. Engines and Instruments of Flight is a play about the magic of making theatre in a world that refuses to stand still. \nThe cast of Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts by Calamity West includes Raphael Diaz (he/him\, Henry); Julian Hester (he/him\, William); Niko Kourtis (he/him\, Tony); Andrew Burden Swanson (he/him\, Calvin); Johnard Washington (he/him\, Gene) and Mary Williamson (she/her\, Eleanor). \nThe total running time\, including one intermission\, is two hours and 30 minutes. The performance schedule is Mondays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with no Friday\, Nov. 27 or Saturday\, Nov. 28 performances. Tickets are $20 – $45 with student and Edgewater resident discounts available. Subscription and single tickets are now available at JackalopeTheatre.org or call/text the box office at 773.340.2543.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jackalope-theatre-company-presents-engines-and-instruments-of-flight-a-fantasia-in-three-acts-november-11-december-19/
LOCATION:Jackalope Theatre Company\, 5917 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T233000
DTSTAMP:20260917T170234Z
CREATED:20260917T170234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T170234Z
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SUMMARY:The Gaggys: Chicago Drag & Nightlife Awards
DESCRIPTION:THE GAGGYS \nChicago Drag & Queer Nightlife Awards \nWednesday\, November 11 \n8pm – 12am @ Fantasy Nightclub \nBrought to you by: \nAbhijeet\, Alexandrea Diamond\, Bambi Banks-Couleé\, and Lucy Stoole \nStay tuned for lineup announcements! \nSeating is available on a first-come-first-served basis. \nNominations & voting at www.gaggyawards.com \nDM @gaggyawards on Instagram to request a Performer Discount Code. Contact us with any questions\, concerns\, or accessibility requests.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-gaggys-chicago-drag-nightlife-awards/
LOCATION:Fantasy Nightclub\, 3641 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,drag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T210000
DTSTAMP:20261105T044621Z
CREATED:20261105T044621Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Your Peeps Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate one year of queer slide deck match making at the Pitch Your Peeps Anniversary Show! On November 12th we will celebrate one year of cultivating queer joy in these dark times! \nWe’re taking over Nobody’s Darling! The whole bar will be ours. We have Miss Ali Verse and Ms Scissors will bring their sexy burlesque ways to our anniversary show! Don’t forget to bring lots of dollar bills to show your appreciation of their performance!! \nPitch Your Peeps\nThursday\, November 12th\n7PM at Nobody’s Darling \n🎟 Tickets & info on how to pitch / be pitched at PitchYourPeeps.com \n35+ to be pitched\n21+ to attend\nnonmonog\, poly\, ENM welcome \nMiss Ali Verse (she/her) is a proud queer Filipina American multidisciplinary artist and producer. She believes in the power of words\, movement\, and dance to tell the most sacred and vulnerable stories. Her dance style is as versatile as she is – emotional and embodied as well as powerful and tender. She is Chicago’s flirty Filipina femme and head bad b*tch beauty queen. As a producer\, she centers the stories and art of BIPOC queer folks. \nCrowned the 2025 Nudie Nubies Windy City Ultimate Champion\, she combines her love for dancing with a penchant for all things erotic and taboo. She’s known as The Sapphic Seductress – the ex your girlfriend SWEARS you don’t need to worry about. Please welcome\, Ms. Scissor!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pitch-your-peeps-anniversary-show/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T213000
DTSTAMP:20261102T172403Z
CREATED:20261102T172400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T172403Z
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SUMMARY:Constellations
DESCRIPTION:Two same-sex casts will perform CONSTELLATIONS\, by Nick Payne. the play\, which premiered in London in 2012 and was presented on Broadway in 2015\, explores the relationship between a physicist and a beekeeper through a series of fragmented\, nonlinear scenes that reflect the concept of the multiverse—the idea that multiple versions of reality exist simultaneously. It presents different variations of their interactions\, showing how small choices can lead to vastly different outcomes. Some versions of their relationship are filled with love and happiness\, while others are marked by heartbreak and tragedy. \nWhile CONSTELLATIONS was originally written with its characters being a man and a woman\, a London revival in 2021 performed it with a cast of two men\, alternating with three different casts of a man and a woman. For this production\, PrideArts will take this concept a step further\, not only by performing it with a female-female cast as well as with a male-male cast\, but also by having the two casts co-directed by a male-female team of two directors – PrideArts’ Artistic Director Jay Españo and Managing Director Amber Mandley. The two casts will alternate performances per the schedule listed at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/constellations-5
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/constellations-2-2/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T220000
DTSTAMP:20261022T144924Z
CREATED:20261022T144924Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Presents\, “Copasetic Vibrations: A Music Festival\,” November 13 & 14
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) is pleased to announce its 2026 – 2027 season. CDE will open this artistic season with Copestic Vibrations: A Music Festival\, Friday\, Nov. 13 and Saturday\, Nov. 14 at Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble\, 1650 W. Foster Ave.  \nCopasetic Vibrations is CDE’s first-ever music festival celebrating emerging musical artists in Chicago. Join CDE for two nights of music\, dance and good vibes as they uplift and celebrate the incredible talent of up-and-coming artists in the community. Featuring a lineup of exciting local musicians\, Copasetic Vibrations is all about creating space for new voices\, building community and celebrating the creativity shaping Chicago’s music scene. Light refreshments will be provided\, and each group will have a merch table where audience members can browse and support their favorite artists. \nTickets are available now for Copasetic Vibrations for $30 per show or $50 for a weekend pass\, including both Friday and Saturday performances. Tickets and more information available at DanzTheatre.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-danztheatre-ensemble-presents-copasetic-vibrations-a-music-festival-november-13-14/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble\, 1650 W. Foster Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T230000
DTSTAMP:20261015T055458Z
CREATED:20261015T055300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T055458Z
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SUMMARY:Artemis Singers Karaoke Fundraiser Party
DESCRIPTION:Artemis Singers\, Chicago’s Lesbian Feminist Chorus\, invites you to a Fundraiser Karaoke Party. We are raising funds to support our 46-year-old\, 60-singer-strong\, all-volunteer chorus. \nJoin the karaoke fun on Friday\, November 13 — last year’s event was a blast! Chicago local DJ E will be head of karaoke operations. Food and drinks will be available for purchase\, plus we’ll have baked goods available for pay-what-you-wish donations. People of all genders are welcome! All ages are welcome until 9:00 pm (after that it’s 21+). \nThank you to our hosts\, Whiskey Girl Tavern! Because of their generosity\, 100% of the net proceeds will go directly to support our chorus and its operations.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/artemis-singers-karaoke-fundraiser-party-2/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T160000
DTSTAMP:20261029T181025Z
CREATED:20261029T181025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T181025Z
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SUMMARY:Grayslake Illinois Antique “Flea” Market
DESCRIPTION:A fantastic variety of antiques\, vintage\, estate jewelry\, vintage clothing\, collectibles\, comics\, tv/movie memorabilia\, mid century modern\, furniture\, vintage jewelry\, vintage decor\, vintage home\, vintage experts\, decorative arts\, vintage lighting\, decorating\, design\, country furniture\, shabby chic\, old toys\, advertising\, coins\, and more.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/grayslake-illinois-antique-flea-market/
LOCATION:Lake County Fairgrounds\, 1060 E Peterson Road\, Greyslake\, IL\, 60030\, United States
CATEGORIES:market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20261029T045507Z
CREATED:20261029T045507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T045507Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Community Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Public Library’s Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch is hosting a gender-inclusive clothing exchange for clean\, gently used adult-size clothing and accessories. During the first hour\, transgender and gender-nonconforming attendees have priority when selecting items to take home; everyone is welcome to donate throughout the event. \nBring a bag and place items on the tables marked for their sizes. Accepted items include adult-size clothing\, purses\, scarves\, hats\, and like-new shoes. Please do not bring dirty\, stained\, or damaged clothing\, underwear\, bras\, socks\, jewelry\, or unrelated household items. A clothing donation is not required to take something\, and unclaimed items will be donated after the swap. \nThe exchange runs Saturday\, November 14\, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch\, 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave. \nStumblday is an independent local event guide and is not the organizer. Official details: Chicago Public Library event page.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-community-clothing-swap/
LOCATION:Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch\, Chicago Public Library\, 1701 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647
CATEGORIES:fashion,resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T013000
DTSTAMP:20261022T144333Z
CREATED:20261022T144333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T144333Z
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SUMMARY:2026 HUMP! Film Festival: FALL SEASON - Music Box Midnight Screening
DESCRIPTION:The Best Dirty Little Film Festival in The World | Presented by Dan Savage | Pre-Show Lounge Performance by Ramona Slick \nHUMP! is a curated\, adult short film festival celebrating sex\, love\, kink\, humor\, vulnerability\, and human creativity told by real people and experienced together\, in theaters\, as it was meant to be. \nWe are returning with an entirely new collection of short films for Fall 2026. Check out the trailer and full Fall 2026 lineup on our website: humpfilmfest.com \nFor over two decades\, HUMP! has been a platform for independent filmmakers to explore intimacy\, identity\, and connection without compromise. What began as a bold experiment has grown into a global showcase of boundary-pushing cinema where emerging voices and seasoned creators present work that is as thoughtful as it is provocative. Founded by Dan Savage\, HUMP! has spent over two decades proving that intimacy is culture and that audiences are hungry for work that is bold\, funny\, handmade\, and deeply human.  \nThis season continues that tradition. We look forward to seeing you soon. \nDo you have a dirty little film idea? Submission is free! Get more info on submitting a Hump Film here: https://www.humpfilmfest.com/submit
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/2026-hump-film-festival-fall-season-music-box-midnight-screening/
LOCATION:Music Box\, 3733 N Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,film,kink/leather
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150524Z
CREATED:20260917T150524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T150524Z
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SUMMARY:All in for Public Health: Fall Reception of Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the power of collaboration among nonprofits\, community organizations\, government agencies\, and institutions championing community-driven solutions to public health challenges. \nFunds raised will fuel HIV prevention and care\, behavioral health\, school and community wellness\, gender-affirming services\, support for justice-impacted individuals\, and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/all-in-for-public-health-fall-reception-of-public-health-institute-of-metropolitan-chicago/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T213000
DTSTAMP:20261008T000701Z
CREATED:20261008T000701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T000701Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer Swing Dance is BACK!
DESCRIPTION:Established Sartorial Custom Clothing\nPRESENTS:\nThe RETURN of Queer Swing Chicago!\n=====================\nWe’re back! With a new sense of purpose and a new venue!\nCome help us break it in for this first evening on Saturday November 20\, 2026. \nThe Venue:\n————-\nSecond Universality Unitarian Church in Lakeview!\n656 W. Barry Ave.\n* Easy to get to via CTA\n* A very inviting and accepting place for all of us\n* Non-gendered bathrooms\n* ADA compliant with an elevator\n* Building was built in 1906 and has a beautiful vintage wood floor! \nLive Music:\n————-\nWe are featuring The Rusty Gates – Chicago’s newest swing band – for an evening of energetic live music so you can test out your new moves! \nCost:\n————-\n$20 donation\, sliding scale available – no one turned away! \nSchedule:\n————–\n7-8:00 Beginner lesson – no partner or experience necessary\n8:00-9:30 – LIVE MUSIC from the Rusty Gates! \nTravel/Parking:\n————–\nIt is in Lakeview and parking can be scarce so we recommend taking the Red Line to Belmont and walking the few blocks to the venue.\n===========\nWe look forward to seeing you there! Please invite your friends and let’s make this one packed event! \nSincerely\,\nVic and Ray\nOrganizers
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-queer-swing-dance-is-back/
LOCATION:Second Unitarian Church of Chicago\, 656 W. Barry Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260917T151113Z
CREATED:20260917T151113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T151113Z
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SUMMARY:Echoes
DESCRIPTION:A Transgender Day of Remembrance Concert at The CheckOut.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/echoes/
LOCATION:The CheckOut\, 4116 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T223000
DTSTAMP:20261015T055728Z
CREATED:20261015T055728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T055728Z
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SUMMARY:Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play\,” November 20 - December 27
DESCRIPTION:Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team for its next production and the final production in its 2026 season\, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play\, November 20 – December 27\, adapted by Joe Landry and directed by Becca Holloway at Oil Lamp Theater\, 1723 Glenview Road.  \nThis heartwarming production is the perfect way to embrace the spirit of the Christmas season. Experience unmatched holiday cheer with Frank Capra’s beloved classic\, It’s a Wonderful Life\, reimagined as a captivating Live Radio Play\, complete with foley sound effects and set in Oil Lamp Theater’s WBFR radio studio. Audiences are invited to journey to Bedford Falls\, where George Bailey’s troubles lead him to wish he was never born. Clarence\, an angel sent to intervene\, steps in to make his wishes come true and George quickly learns just how blessed he is and how many lives he has touched. \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturdays at 3 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with additional Wednesday performances on Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m\, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be an understudy performance on Wednesday\, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $30 for previews and $55 for the run at OilLampTheater.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/oil-lamp-theater-presents-its-a-wonderful-life-a-live-radio-play-november-20-december-27/
LOCATION:Oil Lamp Theater\, 1723 Glenview Road\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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