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SUMMARY:Create for a Cause: The Intersection of Health\, Immigration\, & Art as Advocacy
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.  \nMigrant Support Collective\, University of Chicago Outpatient\, and Southside Community Health Advocates will host a teach-in on immigration enforcement as a public health crisis\, followed by an interactive workshop on how art can be used as a community healing & advocacy tool. \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/create-for-a-cause-the-intersection-of-health-immigration-art-as-advocacy/
LOCATION:University of Chicago – Center for Diversity and Inclusion\, 5710 S Woodlawn Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,arts-and-galleries
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SUMMARY:Statewide Network Meeting with Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Get Informed. Connect with Neighbors. Make Your Voice Heard! A monthly meeting to learn about the issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community. \nJoin Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois for our monthly Statewide Network Meetings. These meetings are a chance for you to learn more about the issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community and opportunities for you to plug into the work being done by CTC\, Equality Illinois\, and/or other partner organizations. \nMeetings will be virtual and held the 3rd Thursday of the month. \nRegistration is required to receive meeting agenda and Zoom link. \nPlease contact info@chicagotherapycollective.org with any questions \nLearn more about the Equality Illinois Statewide Network
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/statewide-network-meeting-with-chicago-therapy-collective-and-equality-illinois-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:activism,networking-mixer,virtual
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SUMMARY:Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night of FREE Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern\nMake your plans to come in on Wed. Oct.14th from 7-9PM\nEnjoy your drinks and food while learning some fun and easy line dance lessons with the Second City Outlaws\nNO COVER!!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/country-dancing-at-whiskey-girl-tavern-4/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,workshop-crafts
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SUMMARY:Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night of FREE Country Dancing Lessons at Whiskey Girl Tavern! \nEnjoy your drinks and food while learning some fun and easy line dance lessons and some two-stepping with the Second City Outlaws! \nNO COVER!!!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/country-dancing-at-whiskey-girl-tavern-3/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260917T144346Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago International Film Festival Opening Night: Club Kid
DESCRIPTION:Opening Night on October 14\, 2026 presents A24’s CLUB KID\, this year’s crowd-pleasing Cannes sensation about a club promoter who sees his whirlwind lifestyle upended by the arrival of the 10-year-old son he never knew he had. Writer\, director\, and star Jordan Firstman will receive the Festival’s Breakthrough Award for his heartrending story of a queer adult’s coming of age. Screening in 35mm at the Music Box Theatre\, the film features an ensemble of truly memorable performances anchored by Firstman’s portrayal of Peter\, alongside Diego Calva\, Cara Delevingne\, Kirby Howell-Baptiste\, Colleen Camp\, Vicki Pepperdine\, Nigil Whyte\, Eldar Isgandarov\, Saturn Risin9\, Miss Benny\, Alaska Riley\, and breakout Reggie Absolom. \n“With its deeply felt resonance\, CLUB KID is the kind of film that takes you on a thrilling rollercoaster of emotions. Well-earned tearful moments are punctuated by an unexpected and\, at times\, off-kilter humor\,” said Mimi Plauché\, Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation Artistic Director of the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival. “The Festival has always championed bold\, brilliant work from new filmmaking talent\, and Jordan Firstman’s audacious debut feature is the perfect way to open our 62nd edition.”
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-international-film-festival-opening-night-club-kid/
LOCATION:Music Box\, 3733 N Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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SUMMARY:BUTTTOOTKING: Halloween Show
DESCRIPTION:A riotous\, spooky evening starring America’s favorite couple from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17\, Lydia B Kollins and Kori King\, and their friend Suzie Toot. Don’t miss your chance to see these three make MAGIC. \nButtholes\, Tooters and Kingdom: we heard you loud and clear. BUTTTOOTKING is here to stay! \nAs always\, costumes are encouraged and there will be a costume contest in every city for the best in show! \nGet ready for the WILDEST night of your life; don’t say we didn’t warn you. \nProduced by Flip Phone Events\, Fiercely You Entertainment & Michael Benedetti \nSponsored by MISTR
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/butttootking-halloween-show/
LOCATION:Metro/Smartbar\, 3730 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Comedians That Are Gay
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the beloved Chicago show\, Comedians You Should Know\, CTAG is a show that centers LGBTQIA+ Stand Up Comedy for all audiences to witness. LGBTQIA+ comedians are not a monolith and not only is the purpose of this show to show that\, but to unite audiences across the spectrum of attraction and gender. A Pride Show outside of Pride Month!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/comedians-that-are-gay-3/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T220000
DTSTAMP:20260924T174756Z
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SUMMARY:Magnit-tude : Evolve Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:This year’s show is dedicated to the loving memory of one of our cherished models who is no longer with us\, and to everyone silently struggling with mental health challenges or thoughts of suicide. Through fashion\, art\, and storytelling\, we along with our participating sponsor Nami Chicago.. hope to bring awareness to the importance of mental health\, encourage meaningful conversations\, and remind those who are hurting that they are not alone. Together\, we honor lives lost\, support those still fighting\, and use the runway as a platform for hope\, compassion\, and change.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/magnit-tude-evolve-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Parker Karlov\, 4055 W Parker Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:fashion,public-memorial
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T170000
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SUMMARY:Considering Matthew Shepard: Staged Choral Production
DESCRIPTION:Consonance revisits Craig Hella Johnson’s oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard in what would have been Matthew Shepard’s 50th birthday year—a powerful and deeply relevant work that invites reflection\, compassion\, and remembrance. This staged production of the powerful oratorio reflects on the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard\, a 21-year-old college student in Wyoming who was murdered in October of 1998 in a hate crime because he was gay. His death became a national turning point\, sparking conversations about anti-LGBTQ+ violence that eventually led to federal hate-crime legislation bearing his name.\nConsidering Matthew Shepard is a three-part oratorio\, in which composer Craig Hella Johnson wove together texts from Hildegard of Bingen\, Rumi\, poets Michael Dennis Browne and Lesléa Newman\, Matt’s own journal entries\, his parents’ words\, and news reporting from 1998 into a single work that moves across a wide range of musical styles. The result isn’t one voice telling one story. Instead\, it’s many voices layered together: a medieval mystic\, a contemporary poet\, a grieving family\, a newspaper account\, all held inside the same piece. Since its 2016 premiere (ten years ago exactly) it’s been performed by hundreds of choirs around the world. Through music that is both intimate and profound\, this work invites us to remember\, to reflect\, and to recommit ourselves to dignity\, understanding\, and love.\nAfter the performances\nA talkback session will follow each performance with Matthew Shepard hate crime historian and LGBTQ+ advocate Greg R. Baird. He has over 30 years experience as a civil rights speaker and educator\, and is the executive producer of a documentary on Matthew’s story. It’s a chance to keep the conversation going once the music ends.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/considering-matthew-shepard-staged-choral-production-2/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 7300 Division St.\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T160000
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SUMMARY:Gays and Gospel
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day with a special program titled Gays and Gospel\, sponsored by Morton Grove Pride & The International Servant Leaders Museum\, on October 11th from 2-4 pm. The program will feature E. Patrick Johnson\, Dean of The School of Communication at Northwestern University\, and Kent Brooks\, Asst. Professor of Instruction\, Performance Studies at Northwestern University. They will present a combination of conversation and song paying tribute to the LGBTQ+ community and all the contributions it has made to gospel music from its genesis in the 1920’s until today. \nAll are welcome to this free event that will be held at The International Servant Leaders Museum\, 9233 Shermer Rd in Morton Grove. Come to socialize and tour the museum from 2-3 pm. The Gays and Gospel program will be from 3-4 pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gays-and-gospel/
LOCATION:International Servant Leaders Museum\, 9233 Shermer Road\, Morton Grove\, IL\, 60053\, United States
CATEGORIES:spiritual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T220035Z
CREATED:20260916T192037Z
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SUMMARY:Legacy Walk Dedication 14
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the dedication of bronze memorials for Lori Cannon\, Chicago’s AIDS Angel; and Casimir Pulaski\, Revolutionary War Hero at Center on Halsted’s Harris Hall\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL 60613 \n12p – 2p Program\n2p – 3p On-Street Ceremony\n3p – 5p Reception \nFREE ADMISSION but registration is requested \nIncludes Light Bites and Beverages
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/legacy-walk-dedication-14/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education-history,outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260930T225644Z
CREATED:20260930T225644Z
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SUMMARY:One Roof Chicago's Townhall Brunch & Social
DESCRIPTION:📣🍽 Hi\, Friends! The One Roof Chicago (ORC) Team invites you to join us for our Townhall Brunch & Social on Saturday\, October 10\, from 11am-1pm at Center on Cottage Grove\, 6323 S Cottage Grove Avenue\, Chicago\, IL. \nOne Roof Chicago is a transformative initiative to build LGBTQ+-centered intergenerational communities for older and younger adults most in need of affirming housing\, workforce development\, legal clinics\, and meaningful connection. The core of our work centers on home\, a place and feeling in which people across generations live together in dignity\, safety\, and comfort with the resources and supports they need to thrive. \n📧 RSVPs are requested for a catering headcount via the QR code on the flyer or here: https://forms.gle/7raw2Dd49n4QcbqW9 \n🗣 We’re excited about the opportunity to (re)connect with you\, our ORC community- whether you’re a community partner\, board member\, staff member\, or an organizational funder\, supporter\, and friend- on what we’ve accomplished over the past year\, what we’re envisioning\, and the impact your partnership and support have made along the way. \n🍽🍸🎷We will have good food and drink and good conversation with great people. We will also have a brief speaking program where you’ll get to meet new ORC teammates and board members and hear highlights of the work we’re advancing in intergenerational housing and community resourcing\, workforce development via ORC’s Bridge Program in healthcare with City Colleges of Chicago\, the legal clinic for seniors we co-host with Center on Halsted\, and a storytelling initiative in development that centers ORC founders and community members.\nSounds great\, right?! Well\, come on thru and bring a friend or two! \nHere’s the breakdown for the day:\n➡ Check-in & Mingle (11:00-11:30)\n➡ Welcome & Intro to ORC (11:30-11:35)\n➡ Speaking Program (11:35-11:55)\n➡ Closing Remarks (11:55-12:00pm)\n➡ Dinner & Socializing (12:00-1:00pm)\n➡ Wrap-up (1:00pm) \nRemember to RSVP here: https://forms.gle/9VmQecJX6UQ7aWty7 \nThanks\, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/one-roof-chicagos-townhall-brunch-social/
LOCATION:Center on Cottage Grove\, 6323 S Cottage Grove Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T170000
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SUMMARY:Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch\,” September 10 - October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
DESCRIPTION:Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and kicks off the Halloween season with Witch\, September 10 – October 10\, written by Jen Silverman\, directed by Idle Muse Ensemble Member Libby Beyreis\, at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater\, 1133 W Catalpa Ave. \nA charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target\, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town\, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her – and then returns again – unexpected passions flare\, alliances are formed and the village is forever changed. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama\, this sharp\, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by. \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.\, with an added Wednesday performance on October 7 at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are now on sale for $20 and $30\, with $50 “pay it forward” tickets that assist in subsidizing tickets for those who may not be able to access the production otherwise. Student\, senior and group discounts are also available at IdleMuse.org or at the Idle Muse Theatre Company Box Office\, 773.340.9438.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/idle-muse-theatre-company-presents-witch-september-10-october-10-at-the-edge-off-broadway-theater-2/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T233000
DTSTAMP:20261008T013237Z
CREATED:20260924T173757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T013237Z
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SUMMARY:Mall Drag: Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Let’s go to the mall! \nComing all the way from New York City- Miss. Ma’amShe brings her iconically hilarious homage to days of Juicy Couture & Jeans. Come see a stacked drag show full of your favorite Chicago Drag Artists giving you exactly what you need… some mall drag! \nco-hosted by Neutral Gena \nFeaturing:\nSqueaky Banks\nVanity Unfair\nMojo Carter (SF)\nMTHR TRSA (NYC) \nBeats by Ariel Zetina
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/mall-drag-chicago/
LOCATION:Cole’s Bar
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,drag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T223000
DTSTAMP:20261007T235634Z
CREATED:20261007T235634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T235634Z
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SUMMARY:Metropolis’ “Ride the Cyclone\,” Hosts Educational Presentation with Moxxy Forensic Investigations\, Oct. 9
DESCRIPTION:Metropolis Performing Arts Centre\, currently presenting Ride the Cyclone through October 25\, invites audiences to attend the October 9 performance at 7:30 p.m. which features a special educational presentation featuring Moxxy Forensic Investigations\, a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping identify unidentified individuals through investigative genetic genealogy (IGG). \nFollowing the performance\, Moxxy representatives will be available in the lobby to share information about investigative genetic genealogy\, the work Moxxy does and the story of a real unidentified woman whose identity remains unknown. \nAn informational display will be available throughout the production run\, offering an opportunity to learn more about Moxxy\, IGG and the importance of restoring identities to unidentified individuals. \nThis is an educational and public-awareness initiative. No donations will be collected or solicited at the theater. Learn more about Moxxy and investigative genetic genealogy at the informational display in the lobby of Metropolis on the October 9 performance. \nTickets for the October 9 performance at 7:30 p.m. (which includes the educational presentation) and the remaining performance dates are available at MetropolisArts.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/metropolis-ride-the-cyclone-hosts-educational-presentation-with-moxxy-forensic-investigations-oct-9/
LOCATION:Metropolis Performing Arts Centre\, 111 W. Campbell St.\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60005\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T223000
DTSTAMP:20260910T042007Z
CREATED:20260910T042007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T042007Z
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SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day & New Music Celebration (#QueerCountry Bandwagon)
DESCRIPTION:#QueerCountry Bandwagon plays queer songs by country artists and country songs by queer artists. Join us as we celebrate National Coming Out day (Oct. 11) and the release of the band’s first two singles: “Big Gay Truck” and “It’s Never Too Late (To Be Who You Are).” \nThe band has been gigging around Chicago for more than two years\, playing shows at venues including Judson & Moore\, Café Mustache\, The Hideout and Dorothy Downstairs. In 2024\, QCB was honored to be included in the lineup for the first multi-day queer-country festival: Lavender Prairie Fest in Chicago. The band toured to Louisville and Nashville in 2025\, including a performance at the Queer Roots showcase at Americanafest in Nashville. \nAndrew Sa will host the show; Iris Marlowe will also perform.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/national-coming-out-day-new-music-celebration-queercountry-bandwagon-2/
LOCATION:Judson & Moore Distillery\, 3057 North Rockwell St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260924T164444Z
CREATED:20260924T164352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T164444Z
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SUMMARY:Considering Matthew Shepard: Staged Choral Production
DESCRIPTION:Consonance revisits Craig Hella Johnson’s oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard in what would have been Matthew Shepard’s 50th birthday year—a powerful and deeply relevant work that invites reflection\, compassion\, and remembrance. This staged production of the powerful oratorio reflects on the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard\, a 21-year-old college student in Wyoming who was murdered in October of 1998 in a hate crime because he was gay. His death became a national turning point\, sparking conversations about anti-LGBTQ+ violence that eventually led to federal hate-crime legislation bearing his name. \nConsidering Matthew Shepard is a three-part oratorio\, in which composer Craig Hella Johnson wove together texts from Hildegard of Bingen\, Rumi\, poets Michael Dennis Browne and Lesléa Newman\, Matt’s own journal entries\, his parents’ words\, and news reporting from 1998 into a single work that moves across a wide range of musical styles. The result isn’t one voice telling one story. Instead\, it’s many voices layered together: a medieval mystic\, a contemporary poet\, a grieving family\, a newspaper account\, all held inside the same piece. Since its 2016 premiere (ten years ago exactly) it’s been performed by hundreds of choirs around the world. Through music that is both intimate and profound\, this work invites us to remember\, to reflect\, and to recommit ourselves to dignity\, understanding\, and love. \nAfter the performances\nA talkback session will follow each performance with Matthew Shepard hate crime historian and LGBTQ+ advocate Greg R. Baird. He has over 30 years experience as a civil rights speaker and educator\, and is the executive producer of a documentary on Matthew’s story. It’s a chance to keep the conversation going once the music ends.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/considering-matthew-shepard-staged-choral-production/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 7300 Division St.\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,public-memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T031200Z
CREATED:20260715T031159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T031200Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market
DESCRIPTION:Hang out at an indie book shop and meet other LGBTQ+ nerds \nLooking for a place to connect with other LGBTQ+ nerds? Join us for a relaxed monthly hangout where you can share your interests and get to know new people in a welcoming space. This is a place to talk about comics\, games\, sci-fi\, fantasy\, anime\, and more. \n2nd Friday of every month from 6–8 pm
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-nerd-meetup-at-goblin-market-4/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities\, 2868 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T190000
DTSTAMP:20261008T012922Z
CREATED:20260924T175347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T012922Z
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SUMMARY:Transilience: Chicago Trans Pride Festival at Eckhart
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Park District lists this free\, all-ages celebration of trans\, nonbinary\, and gender-nonconforming people for Friday\, October 9\, 2026\, 5–7 p.m. at Eckhart (Bernard) Park\, 1330 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago. Expect dance\, drag\, music\, DJs\, circus\, puppeteering\, comedy\, live painting\, and fashion. Official event details: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/transilience-chicago-trans-pride-festival-eckhart-0 . Submitted by Stumblday\, an independent event guide; Stumblday is not the organizer.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transilience-chicago-trans-pride-festival-at-eckhart/
LOCATION:Eckhart (Bernard) Park\, 1330 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,drag,festival,pride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20261008T012756Z
CREATED:20260930T230409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T012756Z
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SUMMARY:The Revolution is My Boyfriend: The Films of Bruce LaBruce
DESCRIPTION:OPTICAL NOISE presents THE REVOLUTION IS MY BOYFRIEND: THE FILMS OF BRUCE LABRUCE\, the most comprehensive American retrospective of internationally acclaimed filmmaker\, writer\, photographer\, and Queercore pioneer Bruce LaBruce in more than a decade.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-revolution-is-my-boyfriend-the-films-of-bruce-labruce/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20261007T235123Z
CREATED:20261007T235123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T235123Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T181943Z
CREATED:20260806T181943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T181943Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Your Peeps
DESCRIPTION:Take the stage to pitch your (35+) queer friend to others who are interested in finding their match – No dating apps! No swiping! No phones! — Just a slide deck lovingly made by YOU about YOUR hot and consenting baddie of a friend/family member to an audience full of potential connections.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pitch-your-peeps-9/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20261008T013000Z
CREATED:20260924T180956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T013000Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20261008T012832Z
CREATED:20260917T143542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T012832Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260930T223816Z
CREATED:20260930T223816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T223816Z
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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:20261004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260924T172350Z
CREATED:20260924T172350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T172350Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260903T174741Z
CREATED:20260903T174741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T174741Z
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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:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T230520Z
CREATED:20260916T230520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T230520Z
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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-2/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Cultural Center\, 4701 S. King Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T233000
DTSTAMP:20260917T170934Z
CREATED:20260917T170934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T170934Z
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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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