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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day with Care2Prevent and Casa Esperanza
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on World AIDS Day to raise awareness\, show support\, and honor those affected by HIV/AIDS.\n\n\n\nWorld AIDS Day \nCome join us at the Discover Customer Care Center for a special event commemorating World AIDS Day! This event aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS\, show support for those living with HIV\, and celebrate the progress we’ve made. We’ll have free health screenings\, community resources\, a panel discussion and a vogue performance along with snacks and raffle prizes. Together\, we can make a difference and work towards an AIDS-free generation. Let’s unite in solidarity and education on this important day. \nWith Friend Health\, PrEP4Teens\, AIDS Foundation of Chicago\, Brave Space Alliance\, EqualHope\, Gilead Sciences\, Kindness Campaign\, Lawrence Hall\, ViiV Healthcare and more!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-with-care2prevent-and-casa-esperanza/
LOCATION:8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave.\, 8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Gather with us for memories\, tributes\, and celebration. All are welcome. No RSVP Needed.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-gathering/
LOCATION:AIDS Garden Chicago\, 3003 N Lakefront Trail\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,public-memorial
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T190000
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Daniel Sotomayor Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on World AIDS Day to tribute Daniel “Danny” Sotomayor. Beginning with a screening of the WTTW documentary The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor followed by speakers\, a tribute unveil\, and light refreshments.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-daniel-sotomayor-tribute/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,film,public-memorial,support-group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T200000
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Cabaret Benefitting Season of Concern Chicago
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\nCelebrate World AIDS Day\, Monday\, December 1st\, at Sidetrack with Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret! \n100% of the proceeds go to Season of Concern Chicago. \nTickets\n$30 (GA) – includes two drinks \n$60 (VIP) – includes two drinks and a guaranteed seat at the event *limited seats*
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-cabaret-benefitting-season-of-concern-chicago/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T200000
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SUMMARY:Shine A Light On It Exhibit Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join E3 Radio for the official launch of “Shine a Light on It: Black Women\, HIV & Its Impact”\, a powerful\, necessary mixed-media exhibit. This is more than an event; it’s a movement to disrupt stigma and center the full humanity of Black women living with HIV. \nExperience intimate\, compelling video stories paired with striking photography that celebrate resilience and joy.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/shine-a-light-on-it-exhibit-launch-event/
LOCATION:Beverly Arts Center\, 2407 West 111th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
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SUMMARY:World Aids Day Panel: Raising Our Voices
DESCRIPTION:This World AIDS Day\, join us for a panel discussion featuring Tracy Baim\, Rebecca Makkai\, Victoria Noe & Rosa E. Martínez Colón.\n\n\n\nFunding for direct service and research for HIV has been decimated\, AIDS denialists have a champion leading the Department of Health and Human Services\, and international programs like PEPFAR have been destroyed. How can allies use their voices to convince the general public that these developments don’t only affect people living with HIV\, but everyone? \nThis World AIDS Day\, join us for a panel discussion featuring Tracy Baim\, Rebecca Makkai\, and Victoria Noe and moderated by Rosa E. Martínez Colón. \nTracy Baim is executive director of Press Forward Chicago\, a pooled fund for community journalism based at The Chicago Community Trust. Baim is co-founder and owner of Windy City Times. She is former publisher of the Chicago Reader newspaper. Baim has received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Chicago Headline Club and the Chicago Journalists Association. In 2014\, she was inducted into the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame. She is also in the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. She has won numerous LGBTQ community and journalism honors\, including the Community Media Workshop’s Studs Terkel Award in 2005 and the Lambda Legal Bon Foster Award in 2023. Baim has written and/or edited 14 books\, her newest is Liberating Healthcare\, a biography of Howard Brown Health. \nRosa E. Martínez Colón is a dedicated public health advocate and a founding member of CALOR\, which supports Latinos affected by HIV in Chicago. She is currently the Vice President of Housing Strategy at the Center for Housing and Health at AIDS Foundation Chicago. With over 30 years of experience\, she has led various local and national initiatives\, including serving on the Chicago Board of Health and co-chairing the Latinx Institute at the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS. She earned degrees from DePaul and North Park University. \nRebecca Makkai is the author of five books\, including New York Times bestselling I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU and THE GREAT BELIEVERS\, a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. She is Artistic Director of StoryStudio Chicago. \nDeep into her fourth career\, Victoria Noe is a Chicago-based award-winning author\, speaker and activist with two degrees in theater. Her Friend Grief series – the result of a promise she made to a dying friend – recognizes the importance of friendships in shaping our lives and illuminates an often disrespected form of grief. Noe’s long-time HIV/AIDS activism then led her to write F*g Hags\, Divas and Moms: The Legacy of Straight Women in the AIDS Community\, the groundbreaking book that honors the women who changed the course of the epidemic. Her 2023 book\, What Our Friends Left Behind: Grief and Laughter in a Pandemic\, shares the challenges faced by people who grieved a friend during COVID. With Unstoppable: Straight Women on the AIDS Frontlines\, Noe shares more stories of women in the HIV/AIDS community\, and how they’re responding to the shock and awe of 2025.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-panel-raising-our-voices/
LOCATION:Women & Children First\, 5233 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,panel-conversation
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SUMMARY:Merry Measures: Holiday Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holidays with Merry Measures\, a sparkling cabaret produced by the Chicago Cabaret Professionals. This annual tradition brings together top local performers for festive\, heartwarming performances that benefit a local charity. Each night features a unique cast\, offering music\, storytelling\, and holiday cheer. \nProducers: Carla Gordon & Martin Balogh \nDirector: Michael Joseph Mitchell | Assistant Director: Kimberly Lawson | Music Director: Mark Burnell \nCast Includes:\nEllen Winters Reynolds\, Kelci Kosin\, Staci Kelley\, Alison Issen\, Kimberly Lawson\, B.D. Greer\, Susan Dennis\, Gaye Klopack\, Carolyn Wehner\, Patricia Mosley\, Gabriel Valentino\, Lou Gale\, Gina Mincy\, Aurora Boe\, Michael Joseph Mitchell\, Xander Ramirez\, T. Patrick Davis \nYour ticket purchase helps support the local charity\, Season of Concern.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/merry-measures-holiday-cabaret-2/
LOCATION:The CheckOut\, 4116 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T210000
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SUMMARY:Merry Measures: Holiday Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holidays with Merry Measures\, a sparkling cabaret produced by the Chicago Cabaret Professionals. This annual tradition brings together top local performers for festive\, heartwarming performances that benefit a local charity. Each night features a unique cast\, offering music\, storytelling\, and holiday cheer. \nProducers: Carla Gordon & Martin Balogh \nDirector: Michael Joseph Mitchell | Assistant Director: Kimberly Lawson | Music Director: Mark Burnell \nCast Includes:\nEllen Winters Reynolds\, Kelci Kosin\, Staci Kelley\, Alison Issen\, Kimberly Lawson\, B.D. Greer\, Susan Dennis\, Gaye Klopack\, Carolyn Wehner\, Patricia Mosley\, Gabriel Valentino\, Lou Gale\, Gina Mincy\, Aurora Boe\, Michael Joseph Mitchell\, Xander Ramirez\, T. Patrick Davis \nYour ticket purchase helps support the local charity\, Season of Concern.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/merry-measures-holiday-cabaret/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:The CheckOut\, 4116 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
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SUMMARY:Chicago LGBTQ+ Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago LGBTQ+ Advisory Council will meet for a quarterly meeting. \nThe tentative agenda for the meeting is: \n\nCall to Order\nPublic Comment\nCommunity Connection: TBA\nDirector of LGBTQ+ Affairs Update\nMembership Committee Update\nAd Hoc Committees\nPublic Comment\nAdjourn\n\nMembers of the public are encouraged to give feedback on priorities and other agenda items during the designated times for public comment. \nPlease reach out to chi.lgbtq.advisory.council@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-lgbtq-advisory-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 121 N. LaSalle St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T193000
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SUMMARY:Unstoppable with author Victoria Noe
DESCRIPTION:To honor World AIDS Day\, we will hold an interview-style presentation featuring Victoria Noe led by Positively Aware Editor in Chief\, Rick Guasco. The discussion will focus on her experiences and inspiration for her newest book UNSTOPPABLE: Straight Women on the AIDS Frontlines.  \nShowcasing candid personal interviews that are complemented by extensive research\, UNSTOPPABLE highlights the critical work of straight women to end the epidemic. Also explored are their responses to new challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the current dismantling of HIV services\, research\, and treatment.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/unstoppable-with-author-victoria-noe/
LOCATION:Vivent Health + TPAN\, 5537 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T213000
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SUMMARY:Best In The World Short Film Screening + Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the premiere of Chicago short film\, Best In the World\, and comedy show on December 3\, 2025 at Dorothy hosted by Rogue Schmidt!\n\n\n\nJoin us for the premiere of Chicago short film\, Best In the World\, and comedy show on December 3\, 2025 at Dorothy hosted by Rogue Schmidt! \nWritten by Marissa Lessman and directed by Melanie Field (A League of Their Own 2022)\, Best in the World follows Kit (played by Schmidt)\, whose dreams of becoming a professional wrestler are buried under a mountain of shame and grief- until a video of her goes viral and a top Chicago wrestling coach shows up at her door. In an industry traditionally dominated by cis men\, Best in the World is a celebration of plus sized\, queer\, femme voices. \nWe’ll kick off the night with stand up sets from Rogue Schmidt and two of Chicago’s fiercest comedians\, Hoja Lopez and Hannah Beck\, followed by the premiere screening of Best in the World. Make sure to stick around for a talk back with Rogue moderated by Lillie Frances! \nDoors at 6pm and our event begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the show until 11pm. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also 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 our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the show (12/2\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/best-in-the-world-short-film-screening-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day commemoration with Wrightwood 659 and the Joffrey Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Wrightwood 659 and The Joffrey Ballet proudly announce a special World AIDS Day commemoration honoring those lost to the epidemic to be held at Wrightwood 659 (659 Wrightwood Avenue) Thursday\, December 4\, at 5:30pm. World AIDS Day\, officially December 1\, is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Since 1988\, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost. \nThe Joffrey Ballet was deeply affected during this period\, losing several remarkable artists\, including Company Founder Robert Joffrey at age 59 and his protégé Edward Stierle at just 23. Following Joffrey’s passing\, Stierle choreographed Lacrymosa and\, while on his own deathbed\, completed Empyrean. As noted in a New York Times interview\, Stierle’s dance partner observed\, “Where Lacrymosa was about death\, Empyrean is about celebration and hope.” \nThis public program will feature opening remarks by Greg Cameron\, Joffrey Ballet President & CEO; a screening of Empyrean and discussion; and a memorial segment inviting attendees to share reflections and memories of those lost to AIDS.  Tickets for this special program are complimentary with paid admission to Wrightwood 659. \nWrightwood 659 is currently mounting The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.\, a large-scale exhibition celebrating the rich history of The Joffrey Ballet. The exhibition premiered at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center in 2024\, marking the first major retrospective of the company. Drawing from the Joffrey archive\, acquired by the Jerome Robbins Dance Division in 2017 as the Library’s largest acquisition in a decade\, the exhibition offers an in-depth look at the Joffrey’s contributions to ballet in the U.S. Highlights include rare film from the original performance of the groundbreaking ballet Astarte and Anna Sokolow’s Opus 65\, as well as costumes\, props\, pointe shoes\, posters\, correspondence\, and other ephemera from the company and the life of Robert Joffrey. The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. is organized by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and curated by Dr. Julia Foulkes with assistance from Nicole Duffy. It is presented at Wrightwood 659 by Alphawood Exhibitions. \n  \nAlso on view at Wrightwood 659 through December 20\, 2025\, are Scott Burton: Shape Shift\, which examines the legacy of Scott Burton (1939–1989)\, an American original whose wide-ranging practice anticipated many of the strategies of today’s art; and Ellen Altfest: Forever\, an intimate selection of oil paintings by the American representational painter.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-commemoration-with-wrightwood-659-and-the-joffrey-ballet/
LOCATION:Wrightwood 659\, 659 W. Wrightwood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,art-gallery,culture,wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T220000
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SUMMARY:Party for the Park - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Unity Park’s annual Party for the Park returns this season\, promising a night filled with great food\, exciting prizes\, and meaningful community impact. Every dollar raised goes directly toward free\, family-friendly programming and park improvements—100% of funds stay local to enhance Unity Park.\n“This event isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of what makes our community special\,” said one organizer. “Everyone walks out smiling\, full\, and proud to support something that brings real value to our neighborhood.” \n\nEvent: https://shorturl.at/PRy2w\nSilent Auction: https://www.32auctions.com/UPACPartyforthePark2025?r=1&t=all\n\nWhat to Expect\nGuests can enjoy a buffet featuring: \n\nBacon-wrapped chicken with glaze\nClassic mac and cheese\nBetsy’s famous meatballs\nFresh fruit bowls\, cookies\, hummus with veggies and corn chips\nGluten-free and vegan options\nEli’s cheesecakes and pizza from Piece Pizza\n\nPlus\, enjoy a free first drink with each ticket and a vibrant social atmosphere. \nRaffle & Silent Auction Highlights\nThe raffle and auction feature more than 15 prizes from beloved local partners\, including: \n\nLunch and a personal tour with Chicago Park District CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa\nLunch with 35th Ward Ald. Anthony Quezada\nParty for 50 at Sidetrack\nPortrait session with Rick Aguilar Studios\nTour (and swag) of Gerber/Hart Library & Archives\n\nWhy It Matters\nTickets are just $25\, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Union Park’s community programs. “No one gets paid. Every cent goes right back into making the park better for everyone\,” an organizer emphasized. \nJoin neighbors\, friends\, and supporters for a night that gives back—because at Party for the Park\, fun and purpose go hand in hand.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/party-for-the-park-2025/
LOCATION:3659 W. Armitage Ave.\, 3659 W. Armitage Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T213000
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SUMMARY:The Real Housewives of The North Pole
DESCRIPTION:Hell in a Handbag’s season kicks off this winter with the world premiere of The Real Housewives of The North Pole. The North Pole is in trouble. Santa and all the North Pole power players are indicted for fraud and it’s up to the women to try and save their families from financial ruin. But how? Years of wealth and privilege have left them with a lot of designer clothes and jewelry\, but little else. \nLuckily\, Andy Cohen (David Lipschutz*) and the Bravo network swoop in to save the day with the perfect showcase for those with no talent or skills – reality television! Join Mrs. Ruth Claus (Honey West)\, Mrs. Frosty The Snowman (Robert Williams*)\, Suzy Snowflake (Britain Shutters)\, Clarice (Anna Rose Steinmeyer) and Gladys Dasher (David Cerda*)\, as they claw their way to instant fame. The show also features  Terry McCarthy*\, Taylor Owen Mercado\, and Kelly Opalko. \nDirected by Tommy Bullington
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-real-housewives-of-the-north-pole/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Hell in a Handbag Productions\, 4335 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,culture,theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T213000
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SUMMARY:Rapornzel
DESCRIPTION:The bawdy\, silly\, and immensely entertaining adult pantos by Britain’s Tom Whalley have become a popular holiday season tradition at PrideArts\, and the company will continue this tradition with its fourth Whalley panto – RAPORNZEL. Like its PrideArts predecessors JACK OFF THE BEANSTALK\, SLEEPING WITH BEAUTY\, and THROBBIN WOOD\, RAPORNZEL will fracture a famous fairy tale with unimaginable R-rated puns\, pop songs\, and audience participation\, all adding up to an outrageously good time. RAPORNZEL will be directed by Claire Hart Proepper of Laughing Stock Theatre\, the Evanston based theatre company specializing in Commedia dell’arte. The Italian tradition of Commedia dell’arte\, which flourished in the 16th Century\, was an influence on the genre of British pantos in its use of improvision\, exaggerated characters\, slapstick comedy\, and audience participation. Proepper’s experience in performing and directing Commedia dell’arte makes her uniquely qualified to bring the anarchic humor of Whalley’s panto to life.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rapornzel/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20251204T174915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T174915Z
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SUMMARY:Lesbian author Elizabeth Andre appears at Walk on Wilson's Uptown Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:The Uptown Chamber of Commerce is hosting our 11th Annual WINTER WALK ON WILSON on Friday\, December 5th\, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:30 PM. This FREE event features sweet treats\, warm drinks\, and menu samples offered by local Uptown businesses and organizations\, live holiday music along the Wilson and Broadway commercial corridors\, a pop-up holiday market\, and photo ops with Uptown’s own Panda Claus!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lesbian-author-elizabeth-andre-appears-at-walk-on-wilsons-uptown-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Uptown\, Wilson and Broadway
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20251204T174142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T174142Z
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SUMMARY:Center on Halsted Art Gallery Opening
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\nJoin us for a night of artwork in our second and third-floor gallery spaces. \nLearn more about the artists below: \nSecond Floor Gallery:  \nKevin Lustik\, (he/him) \nArtist Statement \nI’ve been creating fiber art for over 40 years now. But I like to break the traditional rules of stitchery. Needlework is usually neat\, tidy\, and quaint. But my pieces include torn fabric\, unfinished canvases\, and yarn extending outside the mat and frame. Also\, I like to add a dash of wit. Some of the subjects I explore with my art include politics\, nostalgia\, pop culture\, and the LGBTQ+ identity. \nThird Floor Gallery:  \nNick Mozak (he/him) \nArtist statement \nI am a Chicago-based abstract artist who brings a rich and layered approach to mixed media. Working with acrylic\, collage\, and found objects on paper and wood panel\, my paintings are deeply influenced by the textures of the urban landscape: the weathered beauty of aged buildings\, the mercurial movement of natural /artificial light and the diverse patterns found in nature. \nBefore dedicating fully to the current art practice\, I spent 40 years as a set and costume designer in both professional and academic theatre. That background continues to shape my creative process\, infusing the work with a keen sense of composition\, texture\, and storytelling. \nMy work has been exhibited across the Midwest\, Pacific Northwest\, California\, and New England\, and has been featured in contemporary art publications: Juniper Rag and Artist CloseUp.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/center-on-halsted-art-gallery-opening/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20251106T034831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T193338Z
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SUMMARY:The Real Housewives of The North Pole
DESCRIPTION:Hell in a Handbag’s season kicks off this winter with the world premiere of The Real Housewives of The North Pole. The North Pole is in trouble. Santa and all the North Pole power players are indicted for fraud and it’s up to the women to try and save their families from financial ruin. But how? Years of wealth and privilege have left them with a lot of designer clothes and jewelry\, but little else. \nLuckily\, Andy Cohen (David Lipschutz*) and the Bravo network swoop in to save the day with the perfect showcase for those with no talent or skills – reality television! Join Mrs. Ruth Claus (Honey West)\, Mrs. Frosty The Snowman (Robert Williams*)\, Suzy Snowflake (Britain Shutters)\, Clarice (Anna Rose Steinmeyer) and Gladys Dasher (David Cerda*)\, as they claw their way to instant fame. The show also features  Terry McCarthy*\, Taylor Owen Mercado\, and Kelly Opalko. \nDirected by Tommy Bullington
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-real-housewives-of-the-north-pole/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Hell in a Handbag Productions\, 4335 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,culture,theater-performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20251119T233229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T185217Z
UID:10000992-1764963000-1764970200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Rapornzel
DESCRIPTION:The bawdy\, silly\, and immensely entertaining adult pantos by Britain’s Tom Whalley have become a popular holiday season tradition at PrideArts\, and the company will continue this tradition with its fourth Whalley panto – RAPORNZEL. Like its PrideArts predecessors JACK OFF THE BEANSTALK\, SLEEPING WITH BEAUTY\, and THROBBIN WOOD\, RAPORNZEL will fracture a famous fairy tale with unimaginable R-rated puns\, pop songs\, and audience participation\, all adding up to an outrageously good time. RAPORNZEL will be directed by Claire Hart Proepper of Laughing Stock Theatre\, the Evanston based theatre company specializing in Commedia dell’arte. The Italian tradition of Commedia dell’arte\, which flourished in the 16th Century\, was an influence on the genre of British pantos in its use of improvision\, exaggerated characters\, slapstick comedy\, and audience participation. Proepper’s experience in performing and directing Commedia dell’arte makes her uniquely qualified to bring the anarchic humor of Whalley’s panto to life.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rapornzel/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,theater-performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20251113T193156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T173844Z
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SUMMARY:Queerkindlmarkt – Booksale and Artist Market
DESCRIPTION:Gerber/Hart is excited to announce the return of QUEERKINDLMARKT! This will be a combination booksale along with a queer artist market featuring local artists and makers! \nStop by 6500 N Clark Street on Saturday\, December 6th\, from 10 AM – 4 PM\, to get your holiday shopping done\, support local queers\, and find your next LGBTQ+ read! \nSuggested $5 donation at the door to support Gerber/Hart! This donation will also enter you in a raffle for special prizes from our artists. \nThis booksale will be almost entirely used LGBTQ+ books. However\, we will have some “cream of the crop” straight books for sale as well. Our 18+ customers will also be able to shop for erotica and visit 18+ vendors. \nPLUS stop by the library for a special pop-up photo booth from PINK SAPPHO! Stop by during the event to take free\, festive portraits together! \nAccessibility: This event will take place on the second floor of 6500 N Clark Street. There are stairs just inside the entrance (by the Walgreens) as well as an elevator (down the hall\, past the Howard Brown front desk). \nParking – if the Gerber/Hart parking spaces in the adjacent lot are full\, please plan to park on the street. Howard Brown Health Center will be open during the market and parking spaces in the lot need to be reserved for patients. Ample street parking is available as well as public transportation.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queerkindlmarkt-booksale-and-artist-market/
LOCATION:Gerber/Hart\, 6500 North Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:exhibit,market
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20250724T185414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T173748Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Speedo Run
DESCRIPTION:Since 2011\, hundreds of participants have spent a December day running through the heart of Lakeview\, Chicago\, clad in nothing more than Santa hats\, speedos and other holiday attire. The run supports Center on Halsted\, the Midwest’s most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of LGBTQ people across Chicagoland. Last year alone\, the run raised over $150\,000 for the Center. \nOver the years\, the run has raised more than $650\,000 to support services and programs benefiting the LGBTQ community of Chicagoland.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/santa-speedo-run/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,outdoor,sports-recreation,wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20251009T165957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T173947Z
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Queer Cookie Exchange OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY! + Cards for Hospitalized Kids
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the Holidays with ChiPride Volunteering! We are hosting a Queer Cookie Exchange for our annual Holiday Party! \nWe will gather at Meeting House Tavern on the first floor and have cookie boxes ready to go to sample a variety of different cookies; our leadership team is providing a good base of cookies from local bakeries around the city. Not required but if you would like to\, please bring a dozen of your favorite cookies if you’d like to contribute\, from your favorite bakery or show off your baking skills and bring them homemade (please list ingredients for all cookies). \nWe will also be making cards for children that are terminally ill in hospitals across the country. We are partnering with Cards for Hospitalized Kids who will distribute these cards to children. We will provide all card materials\, but if you’d like to bring some paper and card making materials that would be very much welcomed! (please no glitter…) \nCome meet other LGBTQ+ and Allies in your community and learn about our organization and volunteering! Do not feel obliged to bring anything! We will have materials for everyone\, the most important thing we want is you to come join us and have a wonderful time with others in our community! \nMeeting House is a 21+ establishment. \nSpecial Note: Please be mindful of any allergies others and you may have\, ingredients will be listed\, if you have an allergy please use extra precaution when selecting cookies. We will have some gluten free available!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-queer-cookie-exchange-our-annual-holiday-party-cards-for-hospitalized-kids/
LOCATION:Meeting House Tavern\, 5025 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20251126T191858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T173538Z
UID:10001012-1765036800-1765051200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Without Borders\, Without Stigma: Giving Flowers in Life. World AIDS Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Lake County\, Ill. — Each year World AIDS Day is observed in December. This is an opportunity to recognize the global progress in the HIV/AIDS community while also honoring lives lost. HIV/AIDS service providers across the country come together to host community-based World AIDS Day events.  \n\nThe Health Department will host its Annual World AIDS Day Event from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on December 6th\, at the Greenbelt Cultural Center\, 1215 N Green Bay Rd\, North Chicago. The event will feature special guest\, Professor Alex Ortiz from Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla\, along with a candle-lighting ceremony\, a drag performance by Lola Madison\, and much more. There is no cost to attend and all are welcome.  \n\n\n“The Health Department is proud to play an important role in ending the HIV epidemic through treatment and prevention\,” said Executive Director Chris Hoff. “The Lake County community can count on us to provide the care and services people need to stay healthy.”  \n\n\nThe theme for this year’s event is\, “Without Borders\, Without Stigma: Giving Flowers in Life\,” and focuses on the right that all people have to dignity and respect in healthcare\, specifically HIV treatment free of judgement or barriers. “Giving someone their flowers” means lifting a person up\, celebrating their impact and recognizing their strength.  \n\n\n“In 2024\, 93 percent of our clients with HIV were able to suppress the virus\,” said Valerie Johansen\, STI Program Coordinator at the Lake County Health Department. “While we are proud of the progress that has been made\, there is still much to be done to end the fight against HIV/AIDS.”  \n\n\nAll are encouraged to attend and show their support and stand against HIV stigma and discrimination. To RSVP or for more information\, please call the Health Department’s Need2Know program at (847) 377-8450. 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/without-borders-without-stigma-giving-flowers-in-life-world-aids-day-event/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Cultural Center\, 1215 N. Green Bay Road\, North Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:public-memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20251030T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T173918Z
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SUMMARY:The Chosen Family Christmas Pajama Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Chosen Family Christmas Pajama Party\, a festive evening designed to bring Black Gay men together to laugh\, connect\, and celebrate the holidays as one big family. \nThis year\, we’re making the night extra special with a matching pajama twist! Choose from a selection of pajama styles on our Amazon & Etsy Wish List below or bring your own. \nYou might just find your “pajama twin”or new holiday friends. We have curated the perfect evening for creating memories and capturing holiday photos in a film-studio-turned-winter-wonderland backdrop. Pajamas are encouraged but not required we just want you there! \nExpect an unforgettable evening filled with:\n✨ Holiday photo moments on a studio set decorated for the season\n✨ Complimentary soul food that tastes like home\n✨ Curated cocktails to keep you warm and toasty\n✨ DJ spinning Holiday vibes\n✨ Surprises throughout the night to make the season spectacular \n💙 Giving Back: A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to Malenesss.org supporting Black GBT men’s health and wellness initiatives in our community. By celebrating together\, we’re also helping create meaningful change. \nThis isn’t just a party it’s a gathering of chosen family\, a reminder of community\, laughter\, and joy we share when we come together. Let’s celebrate the season\, meet new friends\, and kick off the holiday season!!! \nCome join us and other beautiful gay men of color while enjoying complimentary food\, and our cozy cocktails all night. \nAll we ask from you is to bring your chosen family\, friends\, and great conversation. We can’t wait to see you there! \n🤵🏽‍♂️25 + to attend\nAttire: Holiday Pajamas preferred\, not required \n📅 RSVP BY December 1st
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-chosen-family-christmas-pajama-party/
LOCATION:Midnight Cinema Studios\, 1845 W. Carroll Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20251119T233229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T185217Z
UID:10000993-1765049400-1765056600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Rapornzel
DESCRIPTION:The bawdy\, silly\, and immensely entertaining adult pantos by Britain’s Tom Whalley have become a popular holiday season tradition at PrideArts\, and the company will continue this tradition with its fourth Whalley panto – RAPORNZEL. Like its PrideArts predecessors JACK OFF THE BEANSTALK\, SLEEPING WITH BEAUTY\, and THROBBIN WOOD\, RAPORNZEL will fracture a famous fairy tale with unimaginable R-rated puns\, pop songs\, and audience participation\, all adding up to an outrageously good time. RAPORNZEL will be directed by Claire Hart Proepper of Laughing Stock Theatre\, the Evanston based theatre company specializing in Commedia dell’arte. The Italian tradition of Commedia dell’arte\, which flourished in the 16th Century\, was an influence on the genre of British pantos in its use of improvision\, exaggerated characters\, slapstick comedy\, and audience participation. Proepper’s experience in performing and directing Commedia dell’arte makes her uniquely qualified to bring the anarchic humor of Whalley’s panto to life.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rapornzel/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,theater-performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20251119T233229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T185217Z
UID:10000994-1765119600-1765126800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Rapornzel
DESCRIPTION:The bawdy\, silly\, and immensely entertaining adult pantos by Britain’s Tom Whalley have become a popular holiday season tradition at PrideArts\, and the company will continue this tradition with its fourth Whalley panto – RAPORNZEL. Like its PrideArts predecessors JACK OFF THE BEANSTALK\, SLEEPING WITH BEAUTY\, and THROBBIN WOOD\, RAPORNZEL will fracture a famous fairy tale with unimaginable R-rated puns\, pop songs\, and audience participation\, all adding up to an outrageously good time. RAPORNZEL will be directed by Claire Hart Proepper of Laughing Stock Theatre\, the Evanston based theatre company specializing in Commedia dell’arte. The Italian tradition of Commedia dell’arte\, which flourished in the 16th Century\, was an influence on the genre of British pantos in its use of improvision\, exaggerated characters\, slapstick comedy\, and audience participation. Proepper’s experience in performing and directing Commedia dell’arte makes her uniquely qualified to bring the anarchic humor of Whalley’s panto to life.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rapornzel/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,theater-performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20251126T192109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T192150Z
UID:10001015-1765128600-1765128600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:FOLLIES The Hell in a Handbag Annual Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, December 7th\, at 5:30pm as we celebrate the start of our 24th year!  Anyone that has joined us for past benefits can tell you the FOOD is great\, the DRINKS are plentiful\, and the ENTERTAINMENT is … Handbag! \nJoin Handbag as we present a very edited FOLLIES- Hell in a Handbag style. We apologize to the spirit of Stephen Sondheim in advance. \nOur raffles and Silent Auctions are filled with thousands of dollars of stuff you want!   Come and enjoy a hilarious time with the Handbag ensemble welcoming in the holidays.  LAUGHTER is the best resistance!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/follies-the-hell-in-a-handbag-annual-benefit/
LOCATION:Ebenezer Lutheran Church Hall\, 1650 W. Foster Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,theater-performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20251113T200115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T200115Z
UID:10000973-1765132200-1765137600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:LoveFest with the Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus
DESCRIPTION:LoveFest is our invitation to community to slow down\, exhale\, and recenter your pleasure. Inspired by Janet Jackson’s The Pleasure Principle\, this year’s theme\, The Pleasure Principle\, was born from a desire to create something soft\, sexy\, and intentional — a vibe made specifically for the Black queer community. \nExpect a full day of experiences designed to help you explore physical pleasure\, sexual health\, intentional cannabis consumption\, as well as conscious consumption of other substances and curated cocktail workshops. This event reminds us that pleasure is not a luxury — it’s essential to the wellbeing of Black gay\, bisexual\, and same-gender-loving men in Chicago.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lovefest-with-the-chicago-black-gay-mens-caucus/
LOCATION:Bassline\, 2239 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,wellness,workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20250717T145258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T175656Z
UID:10000383-1765134000-1765143000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning comedy icons\, writers\, actors\, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town with the wildly successful\, internationally acclaimed\, “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.” Throughout the show’s 8-year history Jinkx and DeLa have met sentient Christmas treats\, twisted space-time with Dickensian Ghosts\, escaped the meta clutches of their own holiday traditions\, and led a harrowing rescue mission in the Nutcracker’s Land of Sweets – You never know what wild and unexpected sleigh ride these queens have in store. \nWhatever the twists and turns\, fans can expect another year of over-the-top camp spectacle\, side-splitting gags\, brand new songs\, heartfelt storytelling\, thrilling dance numbers\, and iconic costumes. Hailed by Entertainment Weekly as “the reigning queens of Christmas\,” this show is not only a moment of respite\, but a celebration of community\, at a time when we need it most of all.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-jinks-dela-holiday-show/
LOCATION:The Chicago Theater\, 175 N. State St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music,drag,theater-performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211525
CREATED:20251204T163448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T163455Z
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SUMMARY:Living Queer Monthly
DESCRIPTION:WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN 🚨‼️ FREE EVENT ALERT ‼️ LIVING QUEER MONTHLY Issue #7  Monday December 8\, 2025 \n6:30pm Pizza/ Snacks Snacks\n7:00pm – 8pm Program\n8pm-8:30pm Intentional time to Connect\nLocation: Bughouse Theater 1910 W Irving Park Rd\, Chicago\, IL\n(Brown Line Irving Park and Off-street Parking) \nThis is a FREE event but we welcome donations to cover cost of theatre\, food\, and drinks. Once a month\, Chicago artists and community members come together to explore what it may mean to be queer in this day and age. Some call it a salon—but it’s also an open mic\, a strategy session\, a pizza party\, and above all a love letter to queer lives! Do a dance\, a reading\, sing a song\, share a poem\, a scene from a play you’re writing etc. \nTogether\, we’re creating a space in which we can all show-up as we are. \nSpecial thanks to our community partners: About Face Theatre\, and the Gender and Sexuality Center at UIC. And thank you to the artist David Lee Csisko for designing our collection of posters! \nWe can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/living-queer-monthly/
LOCATION:Bughouse Theater\, 1910 W. Irving Park Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,networking-mixer,workshop
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