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SUMMARY:NO KINGS Chicago
DESCRIPTION:On March 28th\, we will rise up\, take to the streets\, and say it loud: no thrones\, no crowns\, no kings–Hands off Chicago and hands off our democracy. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. \nAs the atrocities from the Trump regime have grown\, so has our resistance in Chicago and across the country. Help us show the nation and the world that Chicago is united in opposing the illegal\, cruel\, and destructive attacks against our neighbors\, our communities and our democracy. \nJoin us in Grant Park March 28. \nThis event is being organized by the Hands Off Chicago Coalition (Chicago Federation of Labor\, Equality Illinois\, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights\, Indivisible Chicago Alliance\, Personal PAC\, Sierra Club Illinois); ACLU of Illinois; and a growing number of partner organizations. \nA core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind\, including those legally permitted\, should not be brought to events.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/no-kings-chicago/
LOCATION:Butler Field at Grant Park\, East Jackson Drive & South Columbus Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,outdoor,protest
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SUMMARY:Violet Surprise Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Violet Surprise Theatre\, whose mission is to vibrantly validate the voices of women\, presents a traveling production of The Revolutionists\, a historical and hysterical play that invites audiences to experience the French Revolution from a woman’s perspective. So don’t pardon our French. Pardon our Frenchwomen and their très merciless treatment during the Reign of Terror.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/violet-surprise-theatre-presents-the-revolutionists-4/
LOCATION:Deerfield Public Library\, 920 Waukegan Road\, Deerfield\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Bar Crawl with Stonewall Sports Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join Stonewall Sports Chicago for a high-energy afternoon bar crawl as we kick off the spring season and activate our sponsor bars across the neighborhood. \nParticipants will receive a Stonewall Bar Passport and travel between themed destination bars\, collecting stamps along the way. The more destinations you visit\, the more chances you have to win prizes. \nWhether you make it to a few stops or complete the full tour\, it’s a great way to spend the afternoon with teammates\, friends\, and the Stonewall community! \nHow It Works\n-Check in at Hydrate starting at 2 PM to receive your Bar Passport and wristband (*A limited welcome beverage will be available at Hydrate while supplies last to kick off the crawl\, courtesy of Stonewall Sports Chicago and served at the discretion of the venue)\n-Visit the destination bars and collect stamps at each stop\n-Earn raffle entries based on the number of destinations you visit\n-Return your completed passport to Roscoe’s by 7 PM for a chance to win prizes and swag
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/spring-break-bar-crawl-with-stonewall-sports-chicago/
LOCATION:Northalsted neighborhood
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,happy-hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
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SUMMARY:Cheek to Cheek: A Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Event
DESCRIPTION:March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month\, and we’re bringing the community together for an evening of education\, conversation\, and connection. \nColorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early. Through awareness\, screening\, and access to care\, we can save lives and reduce health disparities in our communities. \nJoin us for Cheek to Cheek: A Community Conversation on Colorectal & Anal Health.” \nThis engaging evening will include trusted medical experts\, community advocates\, resources\, and a welcoming space to ask questions and learn more about prevention and screening. \nWhat to Expect \n• Practical health education\n• Fun activities in the resource area\n• Open forum with medical experts\n• Community resources and care navigation\n• Free champagne toast\, signature cocktails\, and food\n• Connections to screening and primary care at Howard Brown Health \nWe’ll close the evening with a Butts & Bubbles Toast\, celebrating community\, learning\, and our shared commitment to improving access to care.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cheek-to-cheek-a-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month-event/
LOCATION:Hydrate\, 3458 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T223000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T035819Z
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SUMMARY:Margaret Cho: Choligarchy
DESCRIPTION:The Vic Theatre\, Chicago\, IL\nAges: All Ages \nAdvisory: For Mature Audiences
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/margaret-cho-choligarchy/
LOCATION:The Vic Theater\, 3145 North Sheffield Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T173000
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SUMMARY:Atrium Project: Edie Fake
DESCRIPTION:Runs through March 29\, 2026 \nFor this iteration of the Atrium Project series\, artist\, author\, and activist Edie Fake transforms the two-story lobby wall in the museum’s second floor atrium with his mural The Free Clinic for Gender Affirming Care (2024–25). An imagined facade of a clinic for free transgender healthcare\, the mural offers a majestic counterview to the present reality in the United States\, where transgender and nonbinary people are under constant threat of political repression\, restriction\, and scapegoating. The mural\, with its layered architectural motifs and undulating prismatic colors\, invites visitors into Fake’s utopian vision of access and open expression. \nFollowing his earlier Memory Palace series—examples of which are included in the exhibition City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago\, on view at the MCA from July 5\, 2025\, through May 31\, 2026—wherein Fake reimagined the facades of historic queer and feminist establishments in Chicago\, this work underscores the artist’s shift in focus from the past to the future\, from what was to what could still be. \nAtrium Project: Edie Fake is organized by Jack Schneider\, Assistant Curator.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/atrium-project-edie-fake/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
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SUMMARY:Violet Surprise Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Violet Surprise Theatre\, whose mission is to vibrantly validate the voices of women\, presents a traveling production of The Revolutionists\, a historical and hysterical play that invites audiences to experience the French Revolution from a woman’s perspective. So don’t pardon our French. Pardon our Frenchwomen and their très merciless treatment during the Reign of Terror.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/violet-surprise-theatre-presents-the-revolutionists-5/
LOCATION:Wauconda Park District\, 600 N. Main Street\, Wauconda\, IL\, 60084\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260326T040750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T041258Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Monologues
DESCRIPTION:Chicago!! Come join us. \nThe Trans Monologues. \nReal stories. Real voices. Real lives.\nSome will make you laugh. Some will lift you up. Some may break your heart a little. All of them will be honest. \nWe’re gathering to celebrate our experiences — the joy\, the resilience\, the complexity — and the beautiful community that calls Chicago home. \nJoin us for an evening of storytelling\, connection\, and truth. Come listen. Come learn. Come feel. Come celebrate with us. 🖤✨ \nTickets available in advance at the link below.\nhttps://ci.ovationtix.com/35747/performance/11781768 \n¡Chicago! Ven a acompañarnos. \nLos Monólogos Trans \nHistorias reales. Voces reales. Vidas reales.\nAlgunas te harán reír. Algunas te levantarán el ánimo. Algunas quizá te rompan un poquito el corazón. Pero todas serán honestas. \nNos reunimos para celebrar nuestras experiencias — la alegría\, la resiliencia\, la complejidad — y la hermosa comunidad que llama hogar a Chicago. \nAcompáñanos para una noche de historias\, conexión y verdad.\nVen a escuchar. Ven a aprender. Ven a sentir. Ven a celebrar con nosotras. 🖤✨ \nBoletos disponibles con anticipación en el siguiente enlace:\nhttps://ci.ovationtix.com/35747/performance/11781768
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-monologues/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation,support-group,wellness
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SUMMARY:Queer Men’s Authentic Relating Games
DESCRIPTION:If you’re over the small talk and looking for deeper connections\, this event is for you! \nWhat is it you ask? Authentic Relating Games are facilitated social interaction games that create a more humanistic connection through improv games and sharing of experiences. This group is open to cis\, trans\, bi\, pan and non binary folks. Cost: $15 via Venmo is the suggested donation. \nPay what you can – everyone is welcome and no one will be turned away.\, \n*** Important*** Please be on time – doors will close 15 minutes after 7 to allow us to create a safe and connected group. Time: * 6-7:15 Part 1 – Introductions and agreements * Break 7:15-7:30 – some snacks will be provided. * 7:30-8:30 Part 2 Location: The Uptown Office Suites above the Baton/Eagle. Front door code is 7678.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-mens-authentic-relating-games/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:games-trivia,networking-mixer,support-group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T000000
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CREATED:20260225T061636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T033153Z
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SUMMARY:FunkStick Open Decks DJ Showcase:Round 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Round 2 of our Open Decks DJ Showcase featuring new and experienced selectors playing a variety of genres!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/funkstick-open-decks-dj-showcaseround-2/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260326T035534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T035534Z
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SUMMARY:TDOV Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility by uplifting trans poets\, musicians\, dancers\, comedians and more!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/tdov-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Book Club Chicago\, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,culture,theater-performance,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T020000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260326T042808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T043336Z
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SUMMARY:For the Community: A Drag Fundraiser for OCAD Organized Communities Against Deportation
DESCRIPTION:Veronica Pop & Stassi Doll Present: For The Community: A Drag Fundraiser for OCAD \nA benefit show to raise funds for @ocadchicago (Organized Communities Against Deportation) Sunday\, March 29th\, 2026 at 9pm at sidetrack chicago! \nDrag may be fun & glamorous\, but at its roots\, it’s a protest.\nFrom resistance to resilience\, we come together for more than just a show but for a cause. Our city’s talent is uniting to raise funds for families impacted by ICE deportations. Let’s show what community really means. We also will have drawings through out the night as local business have donated gifts/ prizes\, because together\, we can make a difference.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/for-the-community-a-drag-fundraiser-for-ocad-organized-communities-against-deportation/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,benefit-fundraiser,drag,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260326T033657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T033926Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Mental Health Policy and Legislation Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:This virtual town hall is hosted by Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois \nHear from community leaders and city & state officials on how they are working to ensure members of the LGBTQ+ community have access to affirming and affordable mental health care. \nAsk them questions and share what mental health care issues are most important to you. \nPanelists \nAlbe Gutierrez\, Bilingual Psychotherapist & Senior Operations Manager at Chicago Therapy Collective \nDr. Olusimbo Ige\, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner \nRep. Lindsey LaPointe\, District 19 \nSen. Mike Simmons\, 7th District \nEquality Illinois Representative
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-mental-health-policy-and-legislation-town-hall/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:activism,education,panel-conversation,virtual,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T000000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260319T020021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T020021Z
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SUMMARY:Stream-a-Thon for Trans Health
DESCRIPTION:Since 2022\, Mercury Stardust\, aka the Trans Handy Ma’am\, has mobilized tens of thousands of donors and raised more than $5 million through the annual Stream-a-Thon for Trans Health—the largest and longest-running fundraiser of its kind. \nIn 2026\, this loud\, joy-filled celebration of community care marks its fifth anniversary. Together\, we’re helping thousands of trans people access essential\, life-saving gender-affirming healthcare\, and proving the extraordinary impact that’s possible when community shows up for one another.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/stream-a-thon-for-trans-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T230000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260327T201239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T201239Z
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SUMMARY:Sapphic Serenade: Dorothy's Karaoke Night hosted by E.
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the best queer karaoke night in town hosted by Dorothy’s own bartender\, E\, featuring MONDAY MUSICALS POWER HOUR! \n\n\n\n\nCome sing your heart out in a room full of enthusiastic queers at SAPPHIC SERENADE: Dorothy’s Karaoke night hosted by E! You’ll find us set up with free karaoke\, extended hours\, endless hits and the best cocktails in town. \nOur monthly Monday karaoke nights now kick off with MONDAY MUSICALS POWER HOUR! Celebrating the musical tunes you know and love from 7-8pm\, get here early to belt it like you’re on Broadway! \nDorothy opens at 6pm with karaoke sign ups. Karaoke begins with our power hour at 7pm until last call at 11pm. \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 doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sapphic-serenade-dorothys-karaoke-night-hosted-by-e/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T233000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260326T034826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T034826Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Visibility Eve Celebration at Musical Monday
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday\, March 30\, at Sidetrack to celebrate our Trans Community here in Chicago. \nBe here for Musical Monday Show Tunes to ring in Trans Day of Visibility with pop-up performances by Sasha Love & Opal during the night.\nInternational Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide\, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-day-of-visibility-eve-celebration-at-musical-monday/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,concert-music-karaoke,culture,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T213000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260219T155602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T061513Z
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SUMMARY:Transparency
DESCRIPTION:What are you doing for Trans Day of Visibility? Come witness an all-trans cast bringing you a variety show that raises money for awesome local organizations fighting for trans rights!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transparency/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260402T131505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131519Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Pot Luck
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome at our monthly Northwest Side Queer Potluck. This is an all-ages\, family-friendly event that occurs on the first Friday of every\nmonth. April’s theme is School Lunch Throwbacks! Bring your version of your favorite school lunch dish.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-pot-luck/
LOCATION:Friendship Community Place\, 5150 N Northwest Highway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260319T015505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T130146Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Visibility Rally
DESCRIPTION:🏳️‍⚧️It’s officially that time again! Join Trans Up Front for our second official rally for Trans Day of Visibility. Last year you all showed up\, rain AND shine\, and we can’t wait to see you all again! \nInterested in endorsing this rally? Email us at contact@transupfrontil.com \nCan’t make it but still want to support? You can donate at 🔗 www.transupfrontil.com/donate 🔗 to help us continue our mission of uplifting and advocating for transgender and gender-expansive youth!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-day-of-visibility-rally/
LOCATION:Federal Plaza\, W Adams St &\, S Dearborn St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,outdoor,support-group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260326T042425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T130704Z
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SUMMARY:Lakeside Pride Resonate Spring 2026 Choir Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sung by our trans\, non-binary\, and gender-expansive choir\, “No One Is Alone” offers one of the most enduring truths: even in the darkest woods\, connection sustains us. In community\, fear softens. In harmony\, grief transforms. \nIn a world still learning to listen\, Resonate lifts its voices to celebrate resilience\, community\, and the power of unity. Featuring Trans composers\, sung by Chicago’s Transgender voices!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lakeside-pride-resonate-spring-2026-choir-concert/
LOCATION:Lakeview Presbyterian Church\, 716 W Addison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T190000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260326T032113Z
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SUMMARY:Old Gold feat. Good Girls DJs (30+)
DESCRIPTION:It’s Springtime Sensuality! Chicago’s beloved all-vinyl day party for queer fam over 30 returns to Three Top Lounge with resident legendary DJs the Good Girls and friends (Lady D\, Lori Branch\, VITIGRRL) dropping the needle on jams to thaw out to. We’ll be soaking up the sun on the roof of the Salt Shed the first weekends in Spring: March 1\, April 4 and May 3 twirling to all-vinyl R&B\, house\, disco and whatever the funk we want because we’re grown! Tickets are available for all dates and advance purchase is highly recommended\, though there will be a limited number first come\, first served at the door. \nThree Top Lounge is wheelchair accessible. The entrance is on the Elston Avenue side of the Salt Shed\, from where you’ll take the elevator or stairs to the top floor. There is an abundance of lounge seating including chairs and couches. If you’d like reserved seating due to mobility challenges such as disability\, pregnancy\, postpartum\, recovery or any other reason\, please email slomoparty@gmail.com . There will be photography and video documentation for future archival and promotional use. By purchasing a ticket you give permission to use your likeness.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/old-gold-feat-good-girls-djs-30-2/
LOCATION:Three Top Lounge\, 1357 N. Elston Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T163000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260402T131658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131658Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ Easter Bonnet Contest
DESCRIPTION:Asians and Friends Chicago\, an LGBTQ social group for Asians and allies\, will host an Easter bonnet-making afternoon with a contest\, egg hunt and contestant parade. Our host venue\, Max’s Place\, 4621 N. Clark in Chicago\, will have Easter bonnet-making supplies\, hat bases\, glue guns and a whole tone of spring glitz to make bonnets. But feel free to bring your own bonnets to enter in the contest! Prizes will be awarded. See you for the best Spring Sunday Funday!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-easter-bonnet-contest/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T183000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260326T030253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T030253Z
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SUMMARY:Congressman Quigley's Annual LGBTQIA+ Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join Congressman Quigley for a town hall focused on the current state of LGBTQIA+ rights. \nPlease join Congressman Mike Quigley for a town hall focused on the Trump administration’s attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community. \nDoors open at 5:00 pm on Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026\, at Center on Halsted\, 3656 N Halsted. The program will run from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. This event is free\, but pre-registration is required. As in years past\, please submit questions when registering. \nSpace is limited\, and registrations will be capped to comply with fire marshal requirements. Please register as soon as possible. We hope to see you there! \nA sign language interpreter will be available. \nThis event will be recorded.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/congressman-quigleys-annual-lgbtqia-town-hall/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260311T234900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131315Z
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SUMMARY:Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Summit was launched by NMAC in 2016 to advance PrEP access for communities most-impacted by HIV. We are the nation’s only convening dedicated to translating complex scientific discoveries and biomedical solutions into effective healthcare delivery for the HIV and public health workforce.  This is the place where science meets action—translating cutting-edge research into real-world strategies for HIV prevention. \nIn its 10th year\, the 2026 Summit is set to expand its focus by addressing HIV from a syndemic\, whole-person perspective and is integrating the broader clinical and public health workforce (see audiences below). As we celebrate a decade of progress\, we’re reimagining what’s possible. This is our moment to embrace a whole-person approach to prevention—because HIV does not exist in isolation\, and neither should our solutions. \nThis year’s theme\, “The Syndemic Approach—Strengthening the HIV and Public Health Workforce” centers the clinical\, community\, and broader public health workforce as key partners in the effort to improve overall health among HIV affected communities and communities with the poorest health outcomes. \nUsing systems thinking\, syndemic and whole-person theory\, and organizational development and management strategies\, the Summit will serve as a training and recruitment hub that strengthens the technical and leadership skills of the clinical\, community\, and public health workforce\, as well as a pipeline to recruit new public and global health professionals.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/biomedical-hiv-prevention-summit/
LOCATION:Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile\, 540 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,wellness,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260108T054520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T031617Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Health National Consortium Convening
DESCRIPTION:The AMA Foundation’s LGBTQ+ Health program hosts an annual national convening in April in the heart of Chicago. The convening brings together top institutions and America’s most influential medical professionals to exchange knowledge\, co-create vital tools\, and foster collaboration that tackles LGBTQ+ health disparities directly.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-health-national-consortium-convening/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:TBA Chicago
CATEGORIES:conference,education,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260326T044235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T130848Z
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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-3-2/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260409T063845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T063845Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Your Peeps
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Slide Deck Queer Dating event! This will be a fun event hosted by two Chicago based Black and Latinx queer women\, that lets friends take the stage to pitch their (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. \nNot ready to be pitched? That’s ok! We need baddies in the audience too! Bring your wing person to make sure you connect with someone who was pitched. \nFree to attend\, $5 to pitch
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pitch-your-peeps-5/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260122T181550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T062034Z
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SUMMARY:Clutch Your Pearls! The Gerber/Hart Spring Soiree
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join the Board\, staff and volunteers of Gerber/Hart for an evening of LGBTQ+ comedy! Help support our mission\, celebrate the birthday of Pearl M. Hart\, and have a laugh with us when we all need one! Enjoy food\, drinks\, comedy\, surprises\, and a live auction and lucky draw. Wear your pearls! \nGerber/Hart Library and Archives\, celebrating its 45th Anniversary\, is an independent nonprofit dedicated to collecting\, preserving\, and making accessible LGBTQ+ literature and history in Chicago and the Midwest.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/clutch-your-pearls-the-gerber-hart-spring-soiree/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260409T064558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T064558Z
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SUMMARY:Center On Halsted Art Gallery Opening - APRIL 10
DESCRIPTION:Located on the 2nd and 3rd floor at the Center on Halsted – come experience the best in Queer art. Free to enjoy. Donations accepted at the Volunteer desk. \nJoin us for the opening reception featuring art by Ms. Alexander Martin (she/her/hers) on our second floor and Noah Thomas (he/him) on our third floor. \nARTIST: Ms. Alexander Martin (she/her/hers) – My practice takes the largely oral and embodied tradition of my communities (Black\, Trans\, Queer\, Appalachian) and brings them into public\, academic\, and art spaces via mixed media work\, performance\, dance\, and education\, in an effort to shift the dominant canon. Through painting\, sculpture\, illustration\, performance\, and ritual\, my current work is documentation\, religious artifact\, lore\, and history\, of an imagined world that is Black\, Trans\, and Queer at its core. A world of Divine beings\, spirits\, practitioners\, demons\, all participating in an endless dance and cycle of self discovery\, growth\, empowerment\, and rebirth. With its own language (Qyrd) and pantheon of divine houses\, this work elevates cultural and historical elements of my communities to a space of celebration. It represents the endless cycle of growth\, healing\, re-birth\, survival\, and empowerment that is at the core of the queer experience. Ancestry\, legacy\, hardship\, what is passed down or carried on\, the cultural elements that survive or are invented\, are all reimagined through a lens of mythos.. \nARTIST: Noah Thomas (he/him) – Rooted in a rapidly changing world\, my works hold tightly to the feelings of growth and how we are shaped by our experiences. Within my series\, Wandering Through\, abstract forms shift in and out of uncanny and familiar shapes while navigating atmospheric and colorful dreamlike landscapes. My working method involves using sponges\, layering and glazing to capture textures that make a space feel real. Finding a delicate balance between the bold linework\, surreal color palettes\, and negative space is central to my works. I strive to create a harmonious relationship between the movement of the linework and shapes while preserving the contrast as the subjects dance throughout the negative space in the surreal environment. Visually inspired by my persistent desire to be outside\, memories\, and the beauty we find along the way\, the series reflects how we adapt to our surroundings and learn from the encounters that inevitably shape our lives and the organisms around us. My love for creating a world that can feel just as expressive as the subjects within the space has been a consistent unifying theme throughout my works. I aim to capture not only what a space looks like\, but how it feels to inhabit it. As the world continues to change\, my series invites us to slow down\, reflect\, and enjoy the moment you’re in while wandering through the experiences life has to offer.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/center-on-halsted-art-gallery-opening-april-10/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T230942
CREATED:20260409T063046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T063047Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities\, 2868 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:market
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