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SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-12-01/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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SUMMARY:OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories\, our monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the Chicago LGBTQ+ community. OUTspoken is normally held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack. \nDoors to MainBar open at 6pm\nStories from 7-9pm \nTypically there will be 6 storytellers and one intermission. \nSidetrack is open daily: Weekdays 3pm-2am\, Saturday 1pm-3am & Sunday 1pm-2am. No cover. 21+ \nVisit our website to find out how YOU can tell a story at OUTspoken!\nhttps://www.sidetrackchicago.com/outspokenchicago/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/outspoken-lgbtq-storytelling/2026-12-01/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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SUMMARY:Adolescent Salvation
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of one night\, through a haze of tequila\, texting\, and Taylor Swift\, three teenagers banter\, bicker\, and push each other to the edge of danger — with consequences that could prove lethal. A play that lingers long after the curtain\, Adolescent Salvation dares to portray adolescence in all its abundance of contradictions: sloppy\, raw\, and deeply human. Starts August 14\, only at Theater Wit.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/adolescent-salvation-2/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T203000
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SUMMARY:Adolescent Salvation
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of one night\, through a haze of tequila\, texting\, and Taylor Swift\, three teenagers banter\, bicker\, and push each other to the edge of danger — with consequences that could prove lethal. A play that lingers long after the curtain\, Adolescent Salvation dares to portray adolescence in all its abundance of contradictions: sloppy\, raw\, and deeply human. Starts August 14\, only at Theater Wit.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/adolescent-salvation-2/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T210000
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:THE SWALLOW
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts presents THE SWALLOW\, an intimate and deeply moving two-character drama by internationally produced Catalan playwright Guillem Clua\, author of SMILEY\, which Open Space Arts presented in a successful extended run in June and July 2026. \nFeaturing Michelle McKenzie-Voigt and Jim Nally\, THE SWALLOW is set during a private singing lesson between a choral director and a new student. As they work together on a song\, what initially seems like a simple musical exchange becomes something more personal\, more complicated\, and more revealing. \nWith humor\, tension\, and emotional precision\, the play explores grief\, memory\, family\, faith\, identity\, and the stories people tell in order to survive. Music becomes both a refuge and a doorway\, allowing two strangers to move toward truths that have been difficult to face. \nTHE SWALLOW is a powerful theatrical encounter about loss\, compassion\, and the possibility of connection when people are willing to listen. \nPerformance Schedule \nTHE SWALLOW runs September 11–27\, 2026\, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM. \nA possible extension would run October 2–18\, 2026\, with the same performance schedule: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-swallow/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T223000
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SUMMARY:Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts\,” November 11 - December 19
DESCRIPTION:Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts by Calamity West\, written by Calamity West and directed by Jonathan Berry\, November 11 – December 19\, 2026\, at Jackalope Theatre in the Broadway Armory Park\, 5917 N Broadway St. \nCalamity West is conjuring a fantasia: It’s 1986 New York and Tony is a playwright who isn’t writing. As he and his closest collaborators search for meaning in an increasingly fractured America\, figures from history begin appearing with agendas of their own. Engines and Instruments of Flight is a play about the magic of making theatre in a world that refuses to stand still. \nThe cast of Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts by Calamity West includes Raphael Diaz (he/him\, Henry); Julian Hester (he/him\, William); Niko Kourtis (he/him\, Tony); Andrew Burden Swanson (he/him\, Calvin); Johnard Washington (he/him\, Gene) and Mary Williamson (she/her\, Eleanor). \nThe total running time\, including one intermission\, is two hours and 30 minutes. The performance schedule is Mondays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with no Friday\, Nov. 27 or Saturday\, Nov. 28 performances. Tickets are $20 – $45 with student and Edgewater resident discounts available. Subscription and single tickets are now available at JackalopeTheatre.org or call/text the box office at 773.340.2543.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jackalope-theatre-company-presents-engines-and-instruments-of-flight-a-fantasia-in-three-acts-november-11-december-19-2/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Jackalope Theatre Company\, 5917 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T170000
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SUMMARY:Dog Day Saturday Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Get Sidetrack’d the 1st Saturday of each month for our playdate with your pup from 1-5pm. \nSuper Dog-Friendly Tito’s Handmade Vodka will have fun doggy swag on hand to pass out to our canine customers. Bonus for the pups\, weather permitting they love being outside on our multi-level Rooftop Deck! \nBring your pooch and come grab a drink and treats. No cover. No dog required. People must be 21 with ID.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dog-day-saturday-afternoon-2/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:pets
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T155504Z
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SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T034151Z
CREATED:20260709T034151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T034151Z
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SUMMARY:Adolescent Salvation
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of one night\, through a haze of tequila\, texting\, and Taylor Swift\, three teenagers banter\, bicker\, and push each other to the edge of danger — with consequences that could prove lethal. A play that lingers long after the curtain\, Adolescent Salvation dares to portray adolescence in all its abundance of contradictions: sloppy\, raw\, and deeply human. Starts August 14\, only at Theater Wit.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/adolescent-salvation-2/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T145118Z
CREATED:20260515T005151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T145118Z
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T180853Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T180853Z
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SUMMARY:THE SWALLOW
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts presents THE SWALLOW\, an intimate and deeply moving two-character drama by internationally produced Catalan playwright Guillem Clua\, author of SMILEY\, which Open Space Arts presented in a successful extended run in June and July 2026. \nFeaturing Michelle McKenzie-Voigt and Jim Nally\, THE SWALLOW is set during a private singing lesson between a choral director and a new student. As they work together on a song\, what initially seems like a simple musical exchange becomes something more personal\, more complicated\, and more revealing. \nWith humor\, tension\, and emotional precision\, the play explores grief\, memory\, family\, faith\, identity\, and the stories people tell in order to survive. Music becomes both a refuge and a doorway\, allowing two strangers to move toward truths that have been difficult to face. \nTHE SWALLOW is a powerful theatrical encounter about loss\, compassion\, and the possibility of connection when people are willing to listen. \nPerformance Schedule \nTHE SWALLOW runs September 11–27\, 2026\, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM. \nA possible extension would run October 2–18\, 2026\, with the same performance schedule: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-swallow/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T223000
DTSTAMP:20260903T031514Z
CREATED:20260903T031514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T031514Z
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SUMMARY:Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts\,” November 11 - December 19
DESCRIPTION:Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts by Calamity West\, written by Calamity West and directed by Jonathan Berry\, November 11 – December 19\, 2026\, at Jackalope Theatre in the Broadway Armory Park\, 5917 N Broadway St. \nCalamity West is conjuring a fantasia: It’s 1986 New York and Tony is a playwright who isn’t writing. As he and his closest collaborators search for meaning in an increasingly fractured America\, figures from history begin appearing with agendas of their own. Engines and Instruments of Flight is a play about the magic of making theatre in a world that refuses to stand still. \nThe cast of Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts by Calamity West includes Raphael Diaz (he/him\, Henry); Julian Hester (he/him\, William); Niko Kourtis (he/him\, Tony); Andrew Burden Swanson (he/him\, Calvin); Johnard Washington (he/him\, Gene) and Mary Williamson (she/her\, Eleanor). \nThe total running time\, including one intermission\, is two hours and 30 minutes. The performance schedule is Mondays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with no Friday\, Nov. 27 or Saturday\, Nov. 28 performances. Tickets are $20 – $45 with student and Edgewater resident discounts available. Subscription and single tickets are now available at JackalopeTheatre.org or call/text the box office at 773.340.2543.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jackalope-theatre-company-presents-engines-and-instruments-of-flight-a-fantasia-in-three-acts-november-11-december-19-2/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Jackalope Theatre Company\, 5917 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T010000
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CREATED:20260903T162709Z
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SUMMARY:FOR THE GIRLS
DESCRIPTION:For the Girls: A new sapphic Saturday night at Level with curated sounds\, cocktails\, sexy energy\, and a space made for us. \nFOR THE GIRLS 💋\nSaturday nights just got a new energy. \nFor the Girls is a new sapphic nightlife experience at Level Sporting Club—created for the girls\, the gays\, and the people who love them. \nExpect curated sounds\, cocktails\, dancing\, and a room full of good energy every Saturday night. Come with your crew\, meet someone new\, flirt a little\, dance a lot\, and make Saturday yours. \nNo themes. No gimmicks. Just a sexy Saturday night made for us. \nEVERY SATURDAY\n8PM–1AM\n📍 Level Sporting Club\n3343 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\nOne block west of Boystown \nCurated Sounds. Sexy Energy. This One’s For Us.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/for-the-girls/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Level Sporting Club\, 3343 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T031514Z
CREATED:20260903T031514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T031514Z
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SUMMARY:Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts\,” November 11 - December 19
DESCRIPTION:Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts by Calamity West\, written by Calamity West and directed by Jonathan Berry\, November 11 – December 19\, 2026\, at Jackalope Theatre in the Broadway Armory Park\, 5917 N Broadway St. \nCalamity West is conjuring a fantasia: It’s 1986 New York and Tony is a playwright who isn’t writing. As he and his closest collaborators search for meaning in an increasingly fractured America\, figures from history begin appearing with agendas of their own. Engines and Instruments of Flight is a play about the magic of making theatre in a world that refuses to stand still. \nThe cast of Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts by Calamity West includes Raphael Diaz (he/him\, Henry); Julian Hester (he/him\, William); Niko Kourtis (he/him\, Tony); Andrew Burden Swanson (he/him\, Calvin); Johnard Washington (he/him\, Gene) and Mary Williamson (she/her\, Eleanor). \nThe total running time\, including one intermission\, is two hours and 30 minutes. The performance schedule is Mondays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with no Friday\, Nov. 27 or Saturday\, Nov. 28 performances. Tickets are $20 – $45 with student and Edgewater resident discounts available. Subscription and single tickets are now available at JackalopeTheatre.org or call/text the box office at 773.340.2543.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jackalope-theatre-company-presents-engines-and-instruments-of-flight-a-fantasia-in-three-acts-november-11-december-19-2/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Jackalope Theatre Company\, 5917 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T155504Z
CREATED:20260702T155504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T155504Z
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SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260723T183222Z
CREATED:20260723T183222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T183222Z
UID:10004198-1796583600-1796594400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:he greatest holiday show south of the North Pole is back with another brand spankin’ new wintertide wonder! 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 9-year history\, Jinkx and DeLa have met sentient Christmas treats\, twisted space-time with Dickensian Ghosts\, ventured to the Nutcracker’s Land of Sweets\, as well as survived immaculate conceptions\, AI\, body swaps\, and elf attacks. 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-jinkx-dela-holiday-show/
LOCATION:Auditorium Theatre\, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T155504Z
CREATED:20260702T155504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T155504Z
UID:10003662-1796666400-1796673600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T223000
DTSTAMP:20260903T031514Z
CREATED:20260903T031514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T031514Z
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SUMMARY:Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts\,” November 11 - December 19
DESCRIPTION:Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts by Calamity West\, written by Calamity West and directed by Jonathan Berry\, November 11 – December 19\, 2026\, at Jackalope Theatre in the Broadway Armory Park\, 5917 N Broadway St. \nCalamity West is conjuring a fantasia: It’s 1986 New York and Tony is a playwright who isn’t writing. As he and his closest collaborators search for meaning in an increasingly fractured America\, figures from history begin appearing with agendas of their own. Engines and Instruments of Flight is a play about the magic of making theatre in a world that refuses to stand still. \nThe cast of Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts by Calamity West includes Raphael Diaz (he/him\, Henry); Julian Hester (he/him\, William); Niko Kourtis (he/him\, Tony); Andrew Burden Swanson (he/him\, Calvin); Johnard Washington (he/him\, Gene) and Mary Williamson (she/her\, Eleanor). \nThe total running time\, including one intermission\, is two hours and 30 minutes. The performance schedule is Mondays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with no Friday\, Nov. 27 or Saturday\, Nov. 28 performances. Tickets are $20 – $45 with student and Edgewater resident discounts available. Subscription and single tickets are now available at JackalopeTheatre.org or call/text the box office at 773.340.2543.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jackalope-theatre-company-presents-engines-and-instruments-of-flight-a-fantasia-in-three-acts-november-11-december-19-2/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:Jackalope Theatre Company\, 5917 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T155504Z
CREATED:20260702T155504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T155504Z
UID:10003663-1796752800-1796760000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T155504Z
CREATED:20260702T155504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T155504Z
UID:10003664-1796839200-1796846400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T155504Z
CREATED:20260702T155504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T155504Z
UID:10003665-1796925600-1796932800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T034151Z
CREATED:20260709T034151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T034151Z
UID:10003988-1796929200-1796934600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Adolescent Salvation
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of one night\, through a haze of tequila\, texting\, and Taylor Swift\, three teenagers banter\, bicker\, and push each other to the edge of danger — with consequences that could prove lethal. A play that lingers long after the curtain\, Adolescent Salvation dares to portray adolescence in all its abundance of contradictions: sloppy\, raw\, and deeply human. Starts August 14\, only at Theater Wit.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/adolescent-salvation-2/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T181943Z
CREATED:20260806T181943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T181943Z
UID:10004259-1796929200-1796936400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
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-9/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T155504Z
CREATED:20260702T155504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T155504Z
UID:10003666-1797012000-1797019200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T031200Z
CREATED:20260715T031159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T031200Z
UID:10001755-1797012000-1797019200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
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-4/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities\, 2868 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T034151Z
CREATED:20260709T034151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T034151Z
UID:10003989-1797015600-1797021000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Adolescent Salvation
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of one night\, through a haze of tequila\, texting\, and Taylor Swift\, three teenagers banter\, bicker\, and push each other to the edge of danger — with consequences that could prove lethal. A play that lingers long after the curtain\, Adolescent Salvation dares to portray adolescence in all its abundance of contradictions: sloppy\, raw\, and deeply human. Starts August 14\, only at Theater Wit.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/adolescent-salvation-2/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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