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SUMMARY:City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago is an intergenerational group exhibition that highlights Chicago’s essential\, yet often underacknowledged\, role in the story of queer art and activism. The exhibition examines this history from the mid-1980s\, when activists radically mobilized in response to the US government’s disastrous handling of the AIDS crisis. In this moment of change\, activists reclaimed the historically pejorative epithet “queer” as a liberatory term\, encompassing all who purposefully deviate from heteronormative society. Drawn from the MCA’s collection and other local collections\, City in a Garden follows this paradigm shift in LGBTQ+ history by bringing together work from over 30 artists and collectives working in Chicago from the 1980s to the present. \nThese artists address queerness through diverse media and methods: documenting clandestine queer spaces in photographs\, creating sculptures that challenge normative depictions of gender and sexuality\, and exploring queer intimacy through drawings\, paintings\, and videos. City in a Garden also features archival materials related to groups who innovatively combine artistic practices with their activism. The exhibition takes its title from Chicago’s official motto\, Urbs in Horto\, which translates to “city in a garden.” In the context of this presentation\, this motto speaks to the exhibited artists’ and activists’ utopian visions of a metropolitan sanctuary for people of all races\, genders\, and sexualities. As queer people continue to fight for their lives and livelihoods under ongoing and renewed political threats\, these visions remain as urgent today as ever. \nRuns July 5\, 2025 – May 31\, 2026
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/city-in-a-garden-queer-art-and-activism-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T160000
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SUMMARY:Bowling Fundraiser for Aurora LGBTQ+ Advisory Board
DESCRIPTION:Aurora… y’all are NOT ready for this one \nWe’re taking over Lucky Strike Naperville for an afternoon full of bowling\, drag performances\, games\, music\, raffles\, and community fun. \nGrab your friends and come support LGBTQ+ programming in Aurora while having a great time doing it \n📅 Sunday\, May 31\n🕑 2–4 PM\n📍 Lucky Strike Naperville\n🎟️ $20 Admission \nSpots are limited\, so RSVP soon!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bowling-fundraiser-for-aurora-lgbtq-advisory-board/
LOCATION:Lucky Strike Naperville\, 1515 Aurora Ave.\, Naperville\, IL\, 60540\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032500
CREATED:20260523T063354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T063354Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago House Women-Elmhurst Pride Collective Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, May 31 for our kickoff to Pride month in Elmhurst. The party starts at 5 pm in the lot adjacent to the field — with food\, games\, free face painting\, Pride merch\, and more. Then at 6 pm\, watch as the Chicago House Athletic Club women’s semi-pro soccer team takes the field against the Milwaukee Torrent. Stick around at halftime\, when Mayor Scott Levin delivers Elmhurst’s 2026 Pride Proclamation. It all takes place at Langhorst Field\, at Elmhurst University. \nGet your tickets now! We can’t think of a better way to kick off the Pride celebration! \nAnd a special thank you to Chicago House Athletic Club for partnering with the EPC all season long. Thank you for sharing our commitment to social justice and all your efforts in providing a safe and inclusive space to enjoy soccer in Elmhurst! \n#SoccerIsForEveryone
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-house-women-elmhurst-pride-collective-night/
LOCATION:Langhorst Field\, 190 S. Prospect Ave.\, Elmhurst\, IL\, 60126\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032500
CREATED:20260514T203724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203724Z
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SUMMARY:T'was the Night Before PRIDE
DESCRIPTION:A Queer Mixer for everyone to come out\, get to know each other! New to Chicago? Looking for Love? Need to Vet your crew??? Come out to this fun Flirty playful event hosted at Nobody’s Darling! \nMini Tarot reads and & Adult Toy Vendor will be on site!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/twas-the-night-before-pride/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032500
CREATED:20260523T002638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T230714Z
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SUMMARY:Progress Pride Flag Raising in Daley Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Media advisory: Commissioner Kevin Morrison\, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle\, Commissioner Maggie Trevor\, and others to host Progress Pride Flag Raising in honor of Pride Month \nWHAT: Flag Raising Ceremony\nWHEN: Monday\, June 1st at 10:00 A.M.\nWHO:\nCook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison\nCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle\nCook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor\nOthers to be announced \nWHERE: The event will take place in Daley Plaza\, 50 W. Washington St. Chicago\, IL 60602 near the flag poles. \nABOUT: After a short speaking program\, the Progress Pride Flag will be raised over Daley Plaza and will remain for all of Pride Month.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/progress-pride-flag-raising-in-daley-plaza/
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, 50 W. Washington St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032500
CREATED:20260523T000715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T000715Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Flag Raising at Logan Square
DESCRIPTION:Join Ald. Anthony Quezada (35th Ward) and Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vasquez for the annual Progress Pride Flag raising event in Logan Square.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-flag-raising-at-logan-square/
LOCATION:Logan Square\, 3150 W. Logan Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032500
CREATED:20260523T063525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T063525Z
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SUMMARY:Where to Go For Queer Health Resources
DESCRIPTION:Join Scout Bratt\, Chicago Women’s Health Center’s Executive Director for a discussion on queer-inclusive\, gender-expansive health care. This workshop will explore how to identify affirming care providers and steps for self-advocacy in the health care setting. Bring your questions and your experiences to this collaborative conversation! \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Rainbow Committee and Chicago Women’s Health Center.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/where-to-go-for-queer-health-resources/
LOCATION:Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032500
CREATED:20260522T033253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T033253Z
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SUMMARY:Cheers\, Queers! in St. Charles
DESCRIPTION:Let’s kick off Pride Month together!!! Join us Monday\, June 1 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for Cheers\, Queers\, a relaxed get-together to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies. \nWe’re meeting at Global Brew Tap House in St. Charles. Drop in and look for the queerest people in the room. You’ll know us when you see us. \nBelong will provide light appetizers. Drinks will be available for purchase. Bring a treat to share if you’d like! \nIf you’d love to be there but don’t drink\, come and enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage. If you need to save your cash right now\, please join us anyway! No purchase is required.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cheers-queers-in-st-charles/
LOCATION:Global Brew Tap House – St. Charles\, 2100 Prairie St.\, St. Charles\, IL\, 60174\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T213000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032500
CREATED:20260409T064317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T064317Z
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SUMMARY:MASPALOMAS
DESCRIPTION:MASPALOMAS is a luminous\, sensual drama set in the sun-drenched freedom of Gran Canaria\, where desire\, reinvention\, and queer community flourish in open defiance of age and expectation. The next Chicago premiere from the QUEER EXPRESSION FILM FESTIVAL\, the film offers a rare and deeply moving portrait of queer life later in life. \nAt its center is a 76-year-old man who has built a world defined by pleasure\, independence\, and self-expression—embracing the rhythms of Maspalomas with unapologetic vitality. But when that fragile sense of freedom is disrupted\, the past he once escaped begins to close in. Family ties\, buried truths\, and unresolved histories resurface\, forcing him to confront not only where he came from\, but who he still has the courage to be. \nCritics have praised the film’s emotional honesty and sensuality\, highlighting its tender\, unflinching look at desire and aging\, and its refusal to look away from the complexities of queer identity later in life. The performances—especially by José Ramón Soroiz—have been noted for their depth and vulnerability\, grounding the film in a lived-in authenticity that resonates long after the final scene. \nWhat unfolds is both intimate and expansive: a story of longing\, resilience\, and the radical act of choosing oneself—again and again. At once sensual and deeply human\, MASPALOMAS explores the complexities of identity across generations\, asking what it truly means to live authentically when time\, memory\, and desire collide.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/maspalomas/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032500
CREATED:20260521T172508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T172508Z
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SUMMARY:Physical Theater Festival Chicago Returns\, Celebrating Movement-Based Performance\, June 1 - 7
DESCRIPTION:Physical Theater Festival Chicago announces their 2026 festival lineup of contemporary and movement-based performance\, June 1 – 7\, 2026 with performances at both Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. and The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago\, 1306 S. Michigan Ave. \nEach year\, Physical Theater Festival reimagines what a live theater experience can be and do across cultures\, languages and genres while showcasing a variety of performing arts\, including clown\, mime\, improv\, puppet/object theater\, circus and dance. At this festival\, the physical theater runs the gamut from innovative street theater\, to award-winning and critically acclaimed new dramas\, comedies and dramedies. \nThe festival’s schedule includes Scratch Night on Monday\, June 1 at 7 p.m.; Made in Chicago Night on Tuesday\, June 2 at 7 p.m.; I Think It Could Work by Full Out Formula on Wednesday\, June 3 and Friday\, June 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday\, June 7 at 2 p.m.; Beau and Aero by A Little Bit OFF on Wednesday\, June 3 at 9 p.m.\, Saturday\, June 6 at 5 p.m. and Sunday\, June 7 at 11 a.m.; Los Regalos/The Gifts by Compañia de Teatro Fisico on Thursday\, June 4 and Friday\, June 5 at 8 p.m. and Saturday\, June 6 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; SELL ME: I am from North Korea by Sora Baek on Thursday\, June 4 and Saturday\, June 6 at 7 p.m. and Apocalipsync by Luciano Rosso on Thursday\, June 4 – Saturday\, June 6 at 9 p.m. A dynamic series of four hands-on workshops will also take place June 4 – 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, bringing international artists for an immersive exploration of physical theatre\, movement\, clowning\, and storytelling. Workshops include Partner Acrobatics – Weight Sharing\, Counterbalances & Lifts!\, From Neutral Mask to Melodrama\, Clown & Stage Presence and Acknowledge your Audience and Write Your Own Solo Show. \nGeneral admission tickets for individual shows are $40 The Dance Center at Columbia Chicago and $36 at Theater Wit\, with industry/students/seniors/veterans discounts\, festival passes and workshop tickets available. Ticket information\, full schedule and location details are available at PhysicalFestival.com. \nPhoto of Full Out Formula\, by Michelle Reid
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/physical-theater-festival-chicago-returns-celebrating-movement-based-performance-june-1-7/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,theater-performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260528T032500
CREATED:20260526T182720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T182720Z
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SUMMARY:Award-Winning Queer Musical Film ‘SERAPHIM’ Premieres Globally on DEKKOO | June 2nd
DESCRIPTION:Award-Winning Queer Musical Film ‘SERAPHIM’ Premieres Globally on DEKKOO | June 2nd. An independent Black queer musical-drama premiering globally on DEKKOO on June 2\, 2026 during Pride season.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/award-winning-queer-musical-film-seraphim-premieres-globally-on-dekkoo-june-2nd/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:film,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T183000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032500
CREATED:20260523T063631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T171143Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Flag Art: DIY for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Show your Pride and allyship with a DIY Pride flag. We will make flags out of multiple materials that will be provided. All levels of art skills are welcome. \nFor teens in high school.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-flag-art-diy-for-teens/
LOCATION:Uptown Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 929 W. Buena Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T183000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032500
CREATED:20260523T002001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T002001Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Justice Town Hall Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and timely Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event in honor of Pride Month. This timely program will bring together attorneys\, elected officials\, and community leaders to examine the current landscape of LGBTQIA+ rights and civil rights advocacy through an engaging town hall discussion. Panelists will explore key issues impacting the LGBTQIA+ community\, including access to justice\, recent legal and policy developments\, and the role of legal professionals in advancing equity and inclusion. Attendees will gain insight into effective advocacy strategies and ways to support meaningful\, community-driven change. \nThis CLE is FREE for active members of the Cook County Bar Association (CCBA)\, LAGBAC – Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Bar Association\, the Alliance of Illinois Judges (AIJ)\, the Chicago Bar Association (CBA). Non-Members are $35.00.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-justice-town-hall-forum/
LOCATION:Hinshaw and Culbertson\, 151 N. Franklin St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education,legal,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032500
CREATED:20260514T204748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T012547Z
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SUMMARY:PRIDE Night - BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special PRIDE Night at Chicago Shakespeare’s North American premiere production of BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN\, Tuesday\, June 2 at 5:30 p.m. with a party before the performance at 7:00 p.m. \nGather around the “CAMPfire” for a joyful celebration to kick-off Pride Month with Western music\, dancing\, community\, and a\nsplash of camp. Each ticket to the show includes one free drink\, light bites\, and special pre-show activities in the lobby. \nBROKEBACK MOUNTAIN\nMay 28-June 28\, 2026 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\nGather around the campfire for the highly anticipated North American premiere! This sweeping love story for the ages by Ashley Robinson brings Annie Proulx’s captivating novella that inspired the Academy Award-winning film to the stage. Wyoming 1963: a wild landscape of extreme rural poverty and insular conservative communities. When Ennis and Jack take jobs on the isolated Brokeback Mountain\, all their certainties of life change forever as they flounder in unexpected emotional waters of increasing depth. Directed by Jonathan Butterell and starring Harrison Ball (former principal dancer at the New York City Ballet) as Ennis Del Mar and Jack Cameron Kay (Netflix’s Boots\, Club Kid) as Jack Twist\, this beautiful tale of an irresistible and hidden love spans twenty years. A live Country Western band onstage weaves a soulful sonic landscape as vast as the West with original songs by Dan Gillespie Sells.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-night-brokeback-mountain-at-chicago-shakespeare/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260502T144050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T144152Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Shakespeare Theater Brokeback Mountain Hall of Fame Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Pride Reception and Performance
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-shakespeare-theater-brokeback-mountain-hall-of-fame-benefit/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,film,pride,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260523T064315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T012616Z
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SUMMARY:Pride in the Sky Sip & Paint
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your creativity 94 floors above the city while you Sip and Paint at 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck. Celebrate PRIDE with a guided painting class led by drag queen and social media personality Kimberly Summer\, as you create a vibrant Chicago skyline complete with a rainbow. \nYour ticket includes access to the Observation Deck\, a 90 minute guided painting class\, and one complimentary drink from our Sip & View menu\, including a specialty PRIDE cocktail\, with additional drinks available for purchase. Plus\, 25% of all ticket proceeds will benefit the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-in-the-sky-sip-paint/
LOCATION:360 Chicago\, 875 N. Michigan Ave.\, 94th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,benefit-fundraiser,drag,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260521T162543Z
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SUMMARY:Joliet Slammers Pride in the Ballpark
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO BRING THE PRIDE TO THE PLATE! 🌈⚾️\nThe Joliet Pride Network is once again teaming up with the Joliet Slammers for an epic night of baseball and community at Pride in the Ballpark! Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just here for the atmosphere\, this is the night to show out and celebrate our beautiful LGBTQ+ community in the heart of Joliet. \nThe Details:\nWHEN: June 3rd\nTIME: First Pitch @ 6:35 PM\nWHERE: Duly Health and Care Field\nTHE VIBE: High-energy\, inclusive\, and loud!\nTICKETS: https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/4th-annual-pride-in-the-ballpark/\nWhy You Need to Be There:\nHome Run Energy: Join the Joliet Pride Network family as we take over the stands.\nRainbow Everything: Wear your colors proud—let’s make this the most colorful game of the season!\nLocal Love: Support the Slammers while building a stronger\, more inclusive Joliet.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/joliet-slammers-pride-in-the-ballpark/
LOCATION:Duly Health and Care Field\, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260326T044015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T044015Z
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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/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260523T061829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T061829Z
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SUMMARY:Pride and Joy
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Pride Month by celebrating loud and proud with us! An evening of drag\, karaoke\, and crafting awaits 🌈 🪩 🎤 \nNorth River Commission and the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce are proud to present Pride and Joy\, a celebration aimed at uplifting the LGBTQ+ community in Albany Park\, Irving Park\, and North Park 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Watch an incredible drag performance by Totomiko\, sing your heart out in karaoke\, and create your own keepsake craft with Hey\, I Thought of You! \nNot only will you support the arts\, but your attendance will directly benefit the community! Half of all ticket proceeds will go to local mutual aid to support neighbors with rental assistance\, food\, and emergency aid 🤝 Tickets are on a sliding-scale. Every $5 you spend on your ticket = 1 raffle entry to win a package of tickets\, art prints\, and more! \nJoin us at Color Club for this night of singing\, dancing\, and creating. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💃 💃 🕺 🕺 \n🗓️ Thursday\, June 4\n⏰ 6:00-9:00pm\n📍 Color Club | 4146 N Elston Ave\n👥 All ages welcome!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-and-joy/
LOCATION:Color Club\, 4146 North Elston Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,concert-music-karaoke,drag,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260522T023149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T023149Z
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SUMMARY:THE WAY A BODY GLOWS: New Work by Jessie Mott (OPENING RECEPTION June 4)
DESCRIPTION:THE WAY A BODY GLOWS: New Work by Chicago artist Jessie Mott\nJoin us on Thursday\, June 4th from 6pm-8pm for the opening of The Way a Body Glows\, a new exhibition by Jessie Mott\, curated by Vasia Rigou. \nWhere: Chicago Athletic Association: 12 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60603\nWhen: JUNE 4 from 6-8PM OPENING RECEPTION and Jessie’s New Work will be up THROUGHOUT the PRIDE Month of June! \nhttps://www.hyattexperiences.com/unbound-collection/chiub#!/e/the-way-a-body-glows-opening-reception-19a084ad/ \nCelebrate the opening of Jessie Mott’s new art exhibition\, The Way a Body Glows\, which will be on view in our 2nd floor display cases June 2nd through July 31st. Join us for an opportunity to meet the artist and curator while enjoying complimentary refreshments at the North Fireplace in the Drawing Room. \nAbout the Exhibition\nJessie Mott’s creatures rarely arrive as one thing. They slip between animal\, spirit\, portrait\, apparition\, and self. In The Way a Body Glows\, Mott presents four large-scale drawings that bring these hybrid beings into a nocturnal world of washy skies\, saturated color\, and charged intimacy. \nIntertwined forms\, impossibly long limbs\, an insect-like femme figure\, and a close-up portrait of a dik-dik-inspired creature appear as proud\, radiant presences. They are strange but tender\, fantastical but familiar\, fierce without losing their softness. In Mott’s hands\, the body becomes a site of invention: stretched\, winged\, scaled\, luminous\, and defiantly alive. \nThese new works extend the artist’s long-standing interest in the unstable borders between human and animal\, desire and vulnerability\, power and play. Here\, queerness is not treated as a theme to be decoded\, but as a force of transformation—one that reshapes bodies\, kinships\, and ways of being seen. These beings do not ask permission to exist. They hold the room with color\, humor\, elegance\, and unmistakable presence. \nAbout the Artist and Curator\nJessie Mott is a visual artist based in Chicago. Using an array of media such as painting\, drawing\, and animation\, she gives life to creatures that negotiate permeable boundaries. Mott’s work has been exhibited widely\, most recently at Goldfinch Gallery in Chicago\, and with Diane Christiansen at Hawthorn Contemporary in Milwaukee\, WI; with queer scholar and writer Chantal Nadeau at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago; and collaborative animations with artist and writer Steve Reinke\, including International Film Festival Rotterdam\, VIDEOEX International Experimental Film & Video Festival in Zürich and the Whitney Biennial in New York City. Mott has also participated in numerous art residencies\, group and solo shows throughout the United States and abroad. Mott received a B.S. from New York University and an MFA from the department of Art Theory & Practice at Northwestern University. She can be found online at jessiemott.com and on Instagram at @jessiemott. \nGreek-born Vasia Rigou is writer\, editor\, and curator exploring visual art\, culture\, architecture\, and design. She is the editor of Newcity\, Chicago’s leading culture publication\, and regularly contributes to Chicago Reader\, Artnet News\, and international magazines OnOffice and ICON. In her curatorial practice\, she explores themes of identity\, intimacy\, and belonging with exhibitions at the Chicago Artists Coalition—where she was awarded the HATCH curatorial residency—the Swedish American Museum\, the Design Museum of Chicago\, the Chicago Athletic Association\, the Museum of Danish America\, and other venues. Her traveling exhibition Lay Of(f) the Land is on view at the Ostrobothnian Museum in Finland before heading to Sweden in spring 2026. Her work can be found at rigouvasia.com and on Instagram @vasiarigou.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-way-a-body-glows-new-work-by-jessie-mott-opening-reception-june-4/
LOCATION:CHICAGO ATHELTIC ASSOCIATION\, 12 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260521T190431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T190431Z
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SUMMARY:Sofija Knezevic
DESCRIPTION:Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with award-winning jazz vocalist SOFIJA KNEZEVIC on Thursday\, June 4th at 7:30pm.\nThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist Sammi Ohlson. \n“Recognized as one of jazz’s pre-eminent vocalists\, young Sofija Knezevic is making her name as one of the most significant singers in jazz today. While her singing is steeped in tradition\, her improvisational virtuosity and creativity are breathtaking.” – New York Times

She has won many awards and scholarships including the Marianne Mendt Jazz Award\, Tesla Award for the achievements in Music\, Thailand International Jazz Voice Competition 2016\, Unesco Scholarship for young talents\, 3 Golden Mermaid awards\, Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program which identifies outstanding emerging jazz artists and composers\, American Tracks Music Award\, Global Music Award\, Independent Music Award nominee\, Eurovision Songwriting Contest\, Intercontinental Music Awards\, Josie Music Awards\, Southeaster International Film & Music Festival\, Indo Global International Festival\, European Cinematography Awards\, Malta Film Festival\, World Music Festival\, New York International Film Festival\, International World Film Festival\, Mokkho International Festival\, Solaris Festival award winner\, and in 2021 she became a City Artists Corps grantee.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sofija-knezevic/
LOCATION:fulton street collective\, Fulton Street Collective 1821 W. Hubbard Street Chicago\, IL 60622\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260522T032112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T032112Z
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SUMMARY:The Factory Theater Presents “Two Out Of Three Falls” By Bill Daniel\, June 4 – July 18
DESCRIPTION:The Factory Theater\, 1623 W. Howard St.\, is proud to present Two Out of Three Falls\, June 4 – July 18\, written by Bill Daniel and directed by Ashley Yates. Previews are Thursday\, June 4 and Friday\, June 5 at 8 p.m. with an understudy preview performance on Saturday\, June 6 at 8 p.m. The press opening is Thursday\, June 11 at 8 p.m. The regular performance schedule is Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Industry night is Monday\, July 13 at 8 p.m. Performances are held at The Factory Theater\, 1623 W. Howard St. \nIn 1987\, wrestling legend King Kong Bruiser was murdered and his killer walked away clean. In 2019\, Johanna Goodish\, daughter of the Bruiser\, is unable to step out of his shadow. She plans to do the one thing that might shake off the ghost: kill the man who killed her dad\, in the middle of the ring\, live on pay-per-view. \nThe tickets are $30 and may be purchased through the box office by calling 312-275-5757 or by visiting TheFactoryTheater.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-factory-theater-presents-two-out-of-three-falls-by-bill-daniel-june-4-july-18/
LOCATION:The Factory Theater\, 1623 W. Howard St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
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SUMMARY:Give it to me gay!
DESCRIPTION:Give It To Me Gay is a variety show\, celebrating queer art and joy through many forms of comedy and performance. Each show is different\, featuring 3 unique LGBTQIA+ acts and a performance by the Give It To Me Gay ensemble. This Pride\, we want to laugh\, celebrate\, and create space for queer voices to shine onstage. Join us for a night of community\, chaos\, and unforgettable performances.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/give-it-to-me-gay/
LOCATION:The Second City\, 230 W. North Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260523T064421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T064421Z
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SUMMARY:Make a Rainbow Zip-Tie Tiara
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pride at the Maker Lab\, as we make rainbow zip-tie tiaras! This fun and simple craft is a perfect accessory to show your pride or allyship at the parade\, Pridefest\, and many other Pride events throughout the city this month.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/make-a-rainbow-zip-tie-tiara/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Library\, 400 South State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260521T162040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T181914Z
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SUMMARY:Pride in Park Ridge
DESCRIPTION:THIRD ANNUAL PRIDE IN PARK RIDGE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION\nEquality Illinois CEO Channyn Lynne Parker to Headline June 5 Event \nPark Ridge\, Illinois — The third annual Pride in Park Ridge Community Celebration will take place Friday\, June 5\, 2026\, from 4–8 p.m. at Hodges Park in Uptown Park Ridge — and this year’s event features a keynote speaker whose work is at the center of Illinois’s LGBTQ+ rights movement. \nChannyn Lynne Parker\, chief executive officer of Equality Illinois\, will speak after Mayor Marty Maloney delivers a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Park Ridge. Parker is a nationally recognized human rights advocate with more than two decades of experience advancing LGBTQ+ justice\, racial equity and community-based solutions across Illinois. As the first Black transgender woman to lead Equality Illinois — the state’s oldest and largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization — Parker brings a powerful and timely voice to Park Ridge’s celebration of Pride Month. \nPride in Park Ridge is an all-ages\, community-led LGBTQ+ celebration — organized by local congregations\, community organizations and volunteers\, featuring food trucks\, children’s activities\, drag performances\, local vendors and information booths. Groups serving LGBTQ+ individuals will share details about their programs and support networks. \nThe event opens with family-friendly activities and builds to evening presentations and entertainment: \n4–6 p.m. — Kids Zone: Face painting and balloon art by Hardy Party\, an inflatable obstacle course\, an inflatable slide and do-it-yourself art stations\, including friendship bracelet making.\n5–8 p.m. — Photo booth with pride and party props — take home a photo strip with the Pride in Park Ridge logo and upload pictures to social media\, text and email.\n6 p.m. — Line dancing: Firebrand queer/LGBTQ+ country and western dancers get the crowd moving ahead of evening presentations.\n6:30 p.m. — Welcome and proclamation: the Rev. Carol Hill\, senior minister at Park Ridge Community Church\, will offer a welcome. Mayor Marty Maloney will then deliver a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Park Ridge. The final speaker will be Channyn Lynne Parker\, chief executive officer of Equality Illinois.\n7 p.m. — Kiki Queens live-singing performance: The evening closes with the local drag cabaret troupe\, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that donates 100 percent of performance proceeds to LGBTQ+ community organizations. Kiki Queens and supporters have raised more than $200\,000 for local nonprofits.\nDJ Gloria entertainment plays throughout when no live performances are scheduled. \nThe Rev. Josh Erickson\, senior pastor of Park Ridge Presbyterian Church\, commented\, “Pride in Park Ridge is a powerful reminder that everyone is loved and everyone belongs. We want to be clear — no one should ever have to question their worth or wonder if they have a place in this world.” \nA wide selection of local restaurants and food vendors will be on site. Food trucks Americanos\, Pinoy Grill\, Sernas Grill\, Soul & Smoke and Sweet Ride will be joined by Chiquita Scoops\, Cuzco’s Café\, Nicky C’s Red Hots\, Mad Glam Sourdough\, October Café\, Rita’s Italian Ice and Triple Scoop’d. Patina Wine Bar will serve food and wine\, and Beer on the Wall and Illuminated Brew Works will offer beer. \nFrom handmade goods to one-of-a-kind keepsakes\, this year’s celebration is packed with ways to shop\, support and commemorate the occasion. Designers competed to create the 2026 T-shirt design\, and tees featuring the winning graphic will be available for purchase. \nParticipating organizations include Action Ridge\, the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches\, Free Mom Hugs\, The Harbour\, The Juniper Center\, the Park Ridge Public Library\, Spotlight-Elevate-Engage and Vision for Chicago. Local businesses will include Barb’s Custom Rocks\, Fred Astaire Dance Studio\, Gabriel’s Closet\, Kriser’s Natural Pet\, Mad Glam Aesthetics\, Sociale Dispensary and student vendor Elite Crafts & Bracelets. \nThe event raffle will feature a hand-crafted quilt\, rainbow jewelry\, clothing\, original artwork\, tumblers with gift cards and gift baskets filled with donations from local businesses. Proceeds benefit the Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois (TJLP)\, which provides free\, holistic legal services and advocacy for low-income and street-based transgender people across the state. \nLocal queer author Ron Stempkowski will sign and sell copies of his book “The Luck We Carry\,” a collection of personal essays about love\, loss and rebuilding after life’s unexpected turns. He wrote the book to honor a promise he made to his late husband\, Ken. These honest\, tender and sometimes funny essays offer companionship for anyone who has loved deeply and lost painfully. \nAdvocate Health joined as the event’s first-ever platinum sponsor. Gold-level sponsors include the churches involved in organizing the event: First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge\, Park Ridge Community Church\, Park Ridge Presbyterian Church and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. Additional gold-level sponsors are Cuzco’s Café\, Empowering Women’s Health Network and Ryan-Parke Funeral Home. \nAction Ridge\, Gabriel’s Closet\, Hay Caramba\, Kriser’s\, Nelson Automotive\, Rice Insurance Agency\, Sociale Dispensary and Spotlight-Elevate-Engage are silver-level sponsors. Visit PrideInParkRidge.org to view the Bronze and Friend Sponsors. \nThe event organizers welcome donations and sponsorships\, which are available in tiers from $1 to $3\,500+. Visit PrideInParkRidge.org for more information.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-in-park-ridge/
LOCATION:Hodges Park\, 101 Courtland Ave\, Park Ridge\, Illinois\, 60068
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260521T161903Z
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SUMMARY:Rochelle Pride Night
DESCRIPTION:🌈 Rochelle Pride – Saturday\, June 6th at Flight Deck Bar & Grill \nEnjoy an all-day celebration of love\, diversity\, and community at Rochelle Pride! This family-friendly event will be filled with food\, drinks\, fun\, entertainment\, and more. Enjoy delicious food and drink specials all day\, shop local vendors\, and experience exciting performances and activities for all ages. \n📅 Date: Saturday\, June 6th\n📍 Location: Flight Deck Bar & Grill – Rochelle\, IL\nDon’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing day of pride and community spirit. Bring the family\, bring your friends\, and bring your pride! \nWe are now taking applications for Sponsors and vendors! Please call Erin of Destiny Studios for more information at: (630)526-3427
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rochelle-pride-night/
LOCATION:Flight Deck Bar & Grill\, 1027 E. Gurler Road\, Rochelle\, IL\, 61068\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260522T040319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T040319Z
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SUMMARY:Aurora Pride Flag Raising 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the City of Aurora\, IL\, Government Pride Flag Raising on Friday\, June 5\, 2026 at 4:30 pm!\n🏳️‍⚧️ Come and show your support and celebrate your pride! 🏳️‍🌈\nTurn up the lights!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/aurora-pride-flag-raising-2026/
LOCATION:City of Aurora Government Building\, 44 E Downer Place\, Aurora\, IL\, 60505\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260523T064507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T064507Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Park Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable evening of celebration\, community\, and QUEER JOY at Constitution Court on Friday\, June 5! \nJoin the community for a colorful night featuring music\, drag performances\, family fun\, local vendors\, food\, drinks\, and more — all right here in the heart of Forest Park. \n🎧 DJ\n💃 Drag performances\n🎨 Face painting\n🧩 Family activities\n📍 Local vendors \n🕔 Schedule:\n5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: DJ\, food\, drinks & activities\n6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Drag show\n7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Meet the Drag Queens \nFree and open to all ages! \nHosted in partnership with the Village of Forest Park\, Play It Again Sports\, Robert’s Westside\, Explore Forest Park\, BABS Comedy Club\, Bespoke Flipbooks\, and April Baker Homes.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/forest-park-pride-fest/
LOCATION:Constitution Court\, 415 Thomas Ave.\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T230000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260521T161146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T161146Z
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SUMMARY:Quad Cities Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Quad Cities Pride Festival is a two-day vibrant celebration of love\, identity\, and community\, bringing together thousands each year to honor and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. Filled with live entertainment\, local vendors\, and joyful connection\, it stands as a proud symbol of unity and inclusion in the heart of the Quad Cities.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/quad-cities-pride-festival/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Schwiebert Riverfront Park\, 101 17th St.\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T032501
CREATED:20260522T034053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T034053Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraiser for Florida House Candidate Felipe Sousa Lazaballett
DESCRIPTION:Join us in support of Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet for Florida House District 42\nWe need fighters like Felipe in the Florida House — leaders who aren’t afraid to take on Florida Republicans who are tearing people down and ripping away our freedoms. \nAs an LGBTQ+ immigrant\, Felipe came to this country at fourteen in search of opportunity\, and experienced firsthand the same challenges many Floridians face today. He overcame barriers to education\, health care\, and economic stability but still faces discrimination as both an immigrant and member of the LGBTQ+ community. \nFelipe has overcome enormous hurdles — and all along the way\, he’s helped lift up others facing the same struggles. That’s the kind of fighter we need in Tallahassee — someone ready to lower costs\, raise wages\, and and provide an opportunity for everyone to thrive together. \nJoin us on June 5th\, 2026\, in Chicago for an evening hosted by the following friends to help send Felipe to the Florida House! \nThe event is hosted in a private residence in the Uptown neighborhood. The address will be sent upon RSVP.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/fundraiser-for-florida-house-candidate-felipe-sousa-lazaballett/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,education
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