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SUMMARY:The Beloved Holiday Classic\, “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker\,” Celebrates 60 Years with Performances at the College of Lake County
DESCRIPTION:The Ruth Page Center for the Arts is proud to present its annual live production of “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker” featuring original choreography by the legendary Ruth Page and directed by the artistic team: Victor Alexander\, Birute Barodicaite\, Dori Rothschild\, Chrissy Lacny\, John Atterberry and Renardo Johnson. \nOriginally presented at the Arie Crown Theatre from 1965 until 1997\, this production is Chicago’s longest-running Nutcracker tradition\, recreating highlights from Ruth Page’s beloved original full-length staging. It features exquisite dancing\, world-renowned guest artists\, stunning costumes and magical settings in the Land of Snow and Kingdom of Sweets. International and local guest artists are featured alongside the talented dancers of the Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program and students from Ruth Page School of Dance. \nChicago’s longest-running “Nutcracker” has delighted tens of thousands of fans and the acclaimed full-length version with a final weekend of performances at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts\, 19351 W. Washington St. in Grayslake\, Saturday\, Dec. 19 at 1 and 5 p.m. and Sunday\, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. Tickets\, ranging from $17 to $59 (depending on venue)\, are on sale now at RuthPage.org. \nPhoto by A. Deran Photography
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-beloved-holiday-classic-ruth-pages-the-nutcracker-celebrates-60-years-with-performances-at-the-college-of-lake-county/
LOCATION:College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts\, 19351 W. Washington St.\, Grayslake\, IL\, 60030\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:The Sanctuary Sailing
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Sanctuary\, where we skip the typical holiday script! 🏳️‍🌈 \nWe are accepting reservations for a curated group cruise designed exclusively for the LGBTQIA+ community. We want every LETTER on deck for 5 nights of incredible vibes\, premium luxury\, and amazing company. \n📅 When: December 21 – 26\, 2026\n🚢 Where: Cozumel & Bimini\, Sailing with the award-winning\, adults-only Virgin Voyages \nExpect world-class dining (no bland buffets here!)\, groundbreaking entertainment\, stunning destinations\, and exclusive group perks you can only get by booking with us. 🥂 \n🔗 To Learn More & Reserve Your Cabin:\nhttps://hanksmart.com/editorial/sanctuarycruise \nQuestions? Contact the organizer\, Hank Smart.\n☎️ C: (215) 385-3050\n📧E: hsmart@dreamvacations.com
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-sanctuary-sailing/
LOCATION:Port of Miami\, 1015 N. America Way\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:vacations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270101T010000
DTSTAMP:20260930T235808Z
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SUMMARY:Frankie Boots New Year's Eve Party
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Eve Party\nCome celebrate DJ Sheron’s 50th year of DJ’ing house music!\nMeet and Greet on 12/30/26 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. \nfree parking\, house music\, finger foods\, adult entertainment\,\nchampagne toast\, Late Night Frankie Bites
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/frankie-boots-new-years-eve-party/
LOCATION:Hilton Double Tree Alsip\, 5000 W 127th St\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270103
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SUMMARY:Affinity's Black Gold Casino Night: Harlem Nights in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Affinity’s signature Black Gold Casino Night is back by popular demand! It will take place on Jan. 2\, 2027. See you at Affinity’s Black Gold 2026: Harlem Nights in Chicago!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/affinitys-black-gold-casino-night-harlem-nights-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Sonder Exchange\, 6534 S Ashland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60636\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,games-trivia
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SUMMARY:FUCKING STRANGERS
DESCRIPTION:Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM\nOpen Space Arts\, 1411 W. Wilson Avenue\, Chicago \n$30 General Admission | $25 Students & Seniors \nRu hasn’t left his bedroom in years.  Mick can’t stop paying for affection. Julianne mourns the person she never became and the dreams she once had. Dylan will sell himself to anyone if the price is right. \nIn FUCKING STRANGERS\, four people who seem to have nothing in common discover that their lives are connected in ways they never expected. \nProvocative\, funny\, sexy and ultimately deeply human\, Erik Patterson’s dark comedy explores sex\, loneliness\, desire\, shame and the complicated ways we search for connection. \nWhat do we reveal to strangers that we cannot reveal to the people closest to us? And what happens when a seemingly anonymous encounter becomes something much more? \nBold and contemporary\, FUCKING STRANGERS moves between physical and online worlds as its four characters search for intimacy—sometimes by buying it\, sometimes by hiding from it\, and sometimes by finding it where they least expect it. \nThe play received its world premiere in Los Angeles at Echo Theater Company. Critics responded particularly strongly to its humor\, unpredictability and emotional seriousness\, noting that beneath its provocative title is a story concerned with loneliness\, secrecy\, family and the need for human connection.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/fucking-strangers/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208
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SUMMARY:OH\, MARY!
DESCRIPTION:Oh\, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable\, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning\, alcoholism\, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln\, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola). \nDeclared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times\, Oh\, Mary! received two Tony Awards including Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton)\, Drama League Awards for Outstanding Play and Outstanding Direction of a Play\, as well as a special citation from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. It was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/oh-mary/
LOCATION:CIBC Theater\, 18 W. Monroe Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270206
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SUMMARY:Equality Illinois 2027 Gala
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nSave the date for Equality Illinois’ 2027 Gala on February 6\, 2027. We are excited to return to Hilton Chicago for a celebration of community\, resilience\, and equality. \nWe know that our community’s strength comes from showing up for one another. Together\, we will celebrate how far we’ve come\, honor incredible champions\, and recommit to an equitable future. \nSponsorship and table sales open on September 21\, 2026. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/equality-illinois-2027-gala/
LOCATION:Hilton Chicago\, 720 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,gala
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SUMMARY:A Night of Broadway 2027
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Conservatory for the Arts (ICA)\, a non-profit arts education institution in the Western suburbs\, announces the headliners for its 5th annual A Night of Broadway benefit Gala & Concert. Featuring a star-studded lineup of Broadway royalty singing favorites from Broadway and beyond accompanied by a 20-piece live orchestra\, this year’s performers are Tony Award Nominee for Hello\, Dolly! Kate Baldwin\, GRAMMY-Award Winner for Come From Away Jenn Colella\, Tony Award Nominee for Ragtime Nichelle Lewis\, Tony Award Nominee for Side Show Emily Skinner\, Broadway’s Elphaba Jessica Vosk\, and GRAMMY-Award winner for Death Becomes Her and Rockford native Michelle Williams. Veteran Broadway music director Matthew Croft leads the orchestra. A Night of Broadway takes place at Hotel Arista\, 2139 City Gate Ln\, in Naperville\, on Saturday evening\, February 20\, 2027. \nAttendees have the option of purchasing a ticket for either the full evening gala or the concert-only program. Full gala tickets\, which start at $300\, include a cocktail hour starting at 5:30 PM followed by a plated dinner\, pre-concert entertainment and auction\, and a DJ-hosted\, open-bar\, after party where guests can mingle with the performers. The concert-only ticket at $150 includes the 7:30 PM performance and access to the after party. Both full-gala and concert-only tickets include valet parking. New this year\, audiences who are unable to make it to Naperville for the in-person performance can purchase a ticket to watch the event live via Livestream for $85. \nTickets for A Night of Broadway are on sale now and can be purchased at ilconservatory.org/events.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/a-night-of-broadway-2027/
LOCATION:Hotel Arista\, 2139 City Gate Lane\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,theater-performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270325
DTSTAMP:20260723T183310Z
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SUMMARY:AMA Foundation's LGBTQ Health Convening
DESCRIPTION:The American Medical Association Foundation (AMAF) is excited to announce the dates for the 2027 annual convening on LGBTQ+ health\, which will take place on March 23- 24 in downtown Chicago. \nOur annual convening brings together top institutions and America’s most influential medical professionals to co-create vital tools and foster collaboration among leading health programs to transform health care for LGBTQ+ individuals. The convening represents a unique opportunity to dive into deep discussions\, exchange knowledge\, and collaborate on shaping the future of LGBTQ+ health care. The event features several educational tracks\, presentations by celebrated advocates\, renowned experts in LGBTQ+ health\, program directors and fellows from grantee award sites\, and AMA/AMA Foundation leadership.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ama-foundations-lgbtq-health-convening/
LOCATION:TBA Chicago
CATEGORIES:conference,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270325T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260722T160139Z
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SUMMARY:Agriculture 2027
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to join us at our upcoming AgriTech World Congress on Agriculture\, Food Security & Sustainable Farming (Agri Tech 2027) is a premier international platform dedicated to bringing together researchers\, academicians\, agricultural scientists\, industry leaders\, policymakers\, innovators\, and sustainability experts to discuss the latest advancements and emerging challenges in agriculture\, food security\, and sustainable farming practices. The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and promote innovative solutions that enhance agricultural productivity while ensuring environmental sustainability and global food security.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/agriculture-2027/
LOCATION:Sofitel London Heathrow | UK\, Terminal 5\, London\, Greater London\, TW6 2GD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270404T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270404T230000
DTSTAMP:20261001T160329Z
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SUMMARY:Alaska Thunderf*ck: The Revolution Tour
DESCRIPTION:Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 is bringing The Revolution Tour—her ambitious 55-date headline trek hitting all 50 states—to Chicago. \nThe RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 2 winner will take the stage for a high-glam electropop production. Expect a stellar combination of her signature drag performance\, sharp comedy\, camp storytelling\, and high-energy live music.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/alaska-thunderfck-the-revolution-tour/
LOCATION:Park West\, 322 W Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,drag,theater-performance
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