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SUMMARY:Write Club Chicago Launches its 17th Season of ‘Live Lit’ at GMan Tavern\, October 20
DESCRIPTION:Write Club Chicago\, announces its combatants competing in its 17th season launch Tuesday\, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at GMan Tavern\, in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood\, 3740 N. Clark St. \nWrite Club Chicago returns to Chicago Tuesday\, Oct. 20 with its infamous “bout” format\, in which three rounds of combatant writer-performers face off with original\, seven-minute essays on competing topics to win prize money and claim the cherished Loving Cup of Deathless F***ing Glory. The October 20 list of combatants are Breon Arzell\, Christopher Bigelow\, Elizabeth Gomez\, Archy Jamjun\, Jean Marie Koon and Binkey Tolefree. Winners are decided by the audience following each “bout.” \nWrite Club Chicago\, initially founded by Ian Belknap and Lindsay Muscato\, is the world’s foremost competitive reading series\, featuring the most audacious and fearsome of writers and performers. The evening offers quick\, crafted performed essays: an immediate art form that takes audiences on a seven-minute ride they will not forget. Belknap first described the show as “Live Lit\,” a turn of phrase which then became widely applied to the variety of storytelling shows produced throughout the city. \nTickets are a suggested donation of $25 and are available at the door the night of the event\, doors open at 7 p.m. More information available at WriteClubNation.com. \nImage: Combatant Loretta Perkins with the Write Club Chicago audience\, photo by Sarah Elizabeth Larson
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/write-club-chicago-launches-its-17th-season-of-live-lit-at-gman-tavern-october-20/
LOCATION:GMan Tavern\, 3740 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry-podcast
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SUMMARY:ALMA Chicago's 5th Annual Community Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Community Reception is ALMA Chicago’s signature celebration\, a convening that uplifts the achievements\, resilience\, and leadership of the Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities in Illinois. Since its inception in 2022\, the event has become a vital space for movement building\, celebration\, and strategic resource cultivation.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/alma-chicagos-5th-annual-community-reception/
LOCATION:Barcocina Lakeview\, 2901 North Sheffield Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:awards,benefit-fundraiser
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T040000
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SUMMARY:iSCREAM
DESCRIPTION:It wouldn’t be Halloween without iSCREAM\, would it CircuitFAM? CircuitMOM’s yearly Halloween Takeover at Charlie’s Chicago is BACK! On Thurs.\, Oct. 22 from 10pm-4am DJs Ron Geronimo and Ale Maes will spin some spooky tunes while hosts Pixel and Persephone Brooklyn LaRue scare you with their dance moves. Get tickets now to save a few bucks\, skip the line\, and ensure your spot on their deadly dance floor.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/iscream/
LOCATION:Charlie’s Chicago\, 3726 North Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T230000
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SUMMARY:Ye Olde Dare to Dream 2026: Renaissance Reverie
DESCRIPTION:Hear Ye! Hear Ye!\nGather\, good Gentles\, and harken to our words: The Royal Realm of Youth Outlook decrees that we shall have a grand festival complete with feasting and merriment as we champion LGBTQ+ youth. Welcome\, all\, to Ye Olde Dare to Dream: Renaissance Reverie! \nFree-flowing libations (open bar)\, a buffet feast (buffet dinner)\, a fortuitous silent bidding tournament (silent auction)\, the Crowning of Champions (annual awards)\, and generous tithings (fund-a-need/paddle raise) are all features of this most glorious gala. \nEnter our magical realm of mystical merriment as you join us for our foundational event supporting LGBTQ+ youth all across northern and central Illinois. This is our premiere gala\, and we can’t wait to open wide the gates for all of our guests! \nOriginal event logo and assets created by Intan Zulkifli | intanzulkifliart.portfolio.site
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ye-olde-dare-to-dream-2026-renaissance-reverie/
LOCATION:Two Brothers Roundhouse\, 205 N. Broadway\, Aurora\, IL\, 60505\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T230000
DTSTAMP:20261022T153518Z
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SUMMARY:Funny Is Female Comedy Festival
DESCRIPTION:50+ female and female-identifying comics from around the country come to Oak Park\, Illinois to perform on two stages over four days. The festival is a safe space for feminist\, queer\, and trans voices. From comedians you know like Marina Franklin and Ariel Elias to your new favorites\, Funny Is Female has something for anyone who cares about women’s voices. Visit comedyplex.com for more information.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/funny-is-female-comedy-festival/
LOCATION:Comedy Plex\, Oak Park\, 1128 Lake Street\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60301\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,festival
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SUMMARY:BLOOD SPILL and ONE – Before We Are History: AIDS on Stage\, 40 Years of Queer Voices
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts presents two powerful one-act plays exploring the early years of the AIDS epidemic\, as part of its special theatrical series\, BEFORE WE ARE HISTORY: AIDS on Stage\, 40 Years of Queer Voices. \n**BLOOD SPILL**\n*By Lee Raines*\n*Directed by David G. Zak*\n*Featuring Keith Butler and Tierza Scaccia* \nSet in 1992\, BLOOD SPILL explores the emotional and human consequences of the AIDS crisis\, when fear\, grief\, love\, and survival shaped the lives of countless people. This intimate drama confronts the personal impact of an epidemic that transformed an entire generation. \n**ONE**\n*By Jeff Hagedorn*\n*Directed by Rory Brady*\n*Featuring Sandro Fullone* \nWritten in 1983\, at the very beginning of the AIDS crisis\, ONE is a moving solo performance that captures a moment when uncertainty and fear were beginning to reshape gay life in America. The play offers a deeply personal glimpse into a community confronting an unimaginable future. \nTogether\, these two short plays offer contrasting perspectives on the first decade of the AIDS epidemic\, connecting the uncertainty of 1983 with the devastating realities of 1992. \n**PERFORMANCE DATES** \nFriday\, October 23\, 2026 – 7:30 PM \nSaturday\, October 24\, 2026 – 7:30 PM \nSunday\, October 25\, 2026 – 3:00 PM \n**LOCATION** \nOpen Space Arts \n1411 W. Wilson Avenue \nChicago\, IL 60640 \n**TICKETS** \nGeneral Admission: $30 \nSeniors/Students: $25 \nVisit www.openspacearts.org for tickets and additional information. \nPresented as part of BEFORE WE ARE HISTORY\, an Open Space Arts project honoring the playwrights\, artists\, and communities whose stories helped document the AIDS epidemic. The series supports Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus\, Vivent Health/TPAN\, and Season of Concern. \n**Running Time:** Approximately 45–50 minutes for both plays. \n**Please Note:** Seating is limited in this intimate storefront theater. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/blood-spill-and-one-before-we-are-history-aids-on-stage-40-years-of-queer-voices/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:The Ass Menagerie Presents: FRIGHT CLUB
DESCRIPTION:The first rule of Fright Club is: you’re already in it. A Halloween burlesque experience where every act is its own chapter in the Fright Club universe\, its own seductive\, terrifying world: classic monsters\, gothic romance\, icons you know by their blades and their theme music\, spirits with unfinished business\, visitors from far beyond our planet and more. No ads. Just an invitation\, and you’ve just received yours. You didn’t find Fright Club. Fright Club found you. Get your tickets today. Accept the invitation. \nTipping is highly encouraged\, but not required. \nThe Ass Menagerie is clawing our way back to The Den Theatre for one bloody good Halloween season of comedy burlesque.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-ass-menagerie-presents-fright-club/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather
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SUMMARY:Q Force Canvass to Holland\, Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our canvass in Holland\, MI! \nWe’ll be knocking doors to support Sean McCann who is running to flip Michigan’s 4th Congressional District. This district is very competitive and one of the best opportunities to flip a seat in the whole country. \nIf you’ve never knocked doors before\, don’t worry! We will train you and send you in groups. If you don’t want to knock doors\, we also need drivers. Come help flip Congress!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/q-force-canvass-to-holland-michigan/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260930T235503Z
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Tree House Humane Society
DESCRIPTION:Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with the Tree House Humane Society! Volunteers will help build cat shelters for Tree House’s incredible Community Cats program. These shelters will provide a place for cat colonies across the city to reside. Volunteers will also help complete a number of varied tasks to support Tree House including landscaping\, van washing and myriad other tasks throughout the shelter. \nThere will also be some kitty play time at the end of our work time.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-tree-house-humane-society-4/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T183000
DTSTAMP:20260917T180232Z
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SUMMARY:Stories in Action: A Community Gathering with Migrant Support Collective
DESCRIPTION:For our Community Action Month in October\, Migrant Support Collective is hosting an event series that uses the power of art and storytelling to raise awareness around the realities of ICE detention for LGBTQ+ migrants.  \nHosted at Center on Halsted\, Migrant Support Collective will showcase art from detained members\, share the stories of migrants impacted by ICE detention\, & celebrate the resilience of our community. This project was supported by a Community Partnership Programming Blaze Grant from Center on Halsted. \nEvents are free and open to the community. If you would like to sponsor Community Action Month\, please contact sponsorships@migrantsupportcollective.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/stories-in-action-a-community-gathering-with-migrant-support-collective/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education-history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T230000
DTSTAMP:20261022T152842Z
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SUMMARY:HRC Chicago Annual Dinner: Woven in Color
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host this in-person fundraising dinner. The support generated from this event will help fuel the work for LGBTQ+ equality. \nOur Welcome Reception for all guests will begin at 5:00 pm with the main program beginning at 6:30 pm. \nHRC encourages you to dress however you feel comfortable. Have fun with it! Whether that is black tie\, festive or casual\, the important thing is that you are there. \nThe purchase of each dinner ticket comes with a complimentary year of HRC membership. To learn more about what it means to be a member and membership options\, visit www.hrc.org/get-involved/memberships. Using the details provided during Pre-Check In\, HRC may send you pertinent announcements and updates concerning the event both before and during the event. \nTerms. Your connection to equality will last longer than one night. By providing your mobile number and email\, you agree that HRC and its agents may contact you by mobile phone\, text or email regarding HRC programs\, events and membership. When you receive such calls\, texts or emails from HRC\, you can unsubscribe at any time.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/hrc-chicago-annual-dinner-woven-in-color/
LOCATION:Sheraton Grand Chicago\, 301 E. North Water St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260930T235042Z
CREATED:20260930T235042Z
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SUMMARY:Garam Masala Comedy Dating Show: Shacking Up in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Garam Masala is the hit interactive comedy dating show where the audience plays matchmaker. South Asian singles take the mic to pitch themselves or their friends for love\, with the crowd deciding who gets a date on the spot. 40+ sold out shows and 200M views across socials. Doors 5:30 PM\, show 6 PM at The Lincoln Lodge. Follow @garammasaladating or email contact@garammasaladating.com. Tickets are $19.64 at the Eventbrite link.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/garam-masala-comedy-dating-show-shacking-up-in-chicago/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,dating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000
DTSTAMP:20261022T153038Z
CREATED:20261008T001652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T153038Z
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SUMMARY:Funny Is Female Comedy Festival
DESCRIPTION:Femmes\, Queers\, Theys and Shes take over Downtown Oak Park for a 3 day comedy festival October 23-October 25.\nThe second annual Funny Is Female Comedy Festival puts feminist and female-queer voices center stage as over 50 comics from around the country perform on two stages over 3 days. Headlined by nationally known comics Marina Franklin and Ariel Elias\, the festival has a variety of voices\, shows\, and ticket prices.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/funny-is-female-comedy-festival-3/
LOCATION:Comedy Plex\, Oak Park\, 1128 Lake Street\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60301\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T020000
DTSTAMP:20260917T145902Z
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SUMMARY:Illuminate Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s BEST Halloween Party \nIllumination is a vibrant Halloween party where artistry and philanthropy unite. Set amidst a radiant spectacle of interactive installations and glowing processions\, this event is more than just a celebration. It’s a chance to support rare disease research\, specifically RVCL\, in a playground of light. Engage with illuminated characters\, participate in fiery parades\, and immerse yourself in the delightful luminosity. Your participation helps us shine a light on the path to discovery. Let’s illuminate the night and the future of RVCL research together. \nThe event raises awareness and funds for RVCL research. \nThis is the 10th and final year for the celebration. Helicopter rides along the city and lake will be offered.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/illuminate-chicago/
LOCATION:Vertiport Chicago: 1339 S Wood St\, Chicago\, IL 60608
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T020000
DTSTAMP:20261022T153228Z
CREATED:20260924T174208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T153228Z
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SUMMARY:Slo ‘Mo: BLACK CAT
DESCRIPTION:21+ \nCat’s out of the bag: Slo ‘Mo returns to the stage darker\, gayer\, different. Representing resilience and reincarnation\, the Black Cat asks: How will you come back in your next life? \nExactly one year since Chicago’s longest-running queer dance party took a final bow on the Sleeping Village stage\, we’re emerging from the shadows for one night only. Our whole cast of kitties returns plus two fierce feline guests for one unforgettable show: \nDJ sets by: VITIGRRL & Icey Bby \nPerformances by: Empress Darling Shear\, Miss Angelica Grace\, Ramona Slick & Celeste \nHosted by: Your Godmutha Tristen & Party Mom Kristen \nGet ready to strut the Cat Walk: We’ll have cash & gift prizes for the best looks in the following categories: \nBest Catwoman \nBest Group/Duo \nMost Creative Reincarnation \nWe’ve missed you and can’t wait to dance under the disco ball once more. Early bird tickets are on sale now.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/slo-mo-black-cat/
LOCATION:Sleeping Village\, 3734 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T020000
DTSTAMP:20260930T224803Z
CREATED:20260930T224803Z
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SUMMARY:JELLYFISH RAVE
DESCRIPTION:🪼 JELLYFISH RAVE: A SPONGEBOB THEMED DANCE PARTY 🫧 \nAre you ready\, Chicago?! 🍍🌊 \nWe’re taking a trip to Bikini Bottom for a full-blown SpongeBob-themed dance party at Meeting House Tavern. We’re transforming the bar into an underwater world filled with jellyfish\, bubbles\, colorful coral\, Bikini Bottom chaos\, and plenty of nautical nonsense — all built around one big dance floor. \n🎧 DJs Kaos + Sudoku are taking us deep all night.\n🎤 Hosted by Tia Pet\, Julez Osco\, Spjork + Austin\, with performances by some of your favorite Bikini Bottom residents throughout the night. 🧽⭐️ \nCome dressed as your favorite SpongeBob character\, jellyfish\, sea creature\, Krusty Krab employee\, or whatever else you can drag up from the bottom of the ocean. Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged. 🐠🪼🦀 \n📍 Meeting House Tavern\n🗓 Saturday\, October 24\n⏰ 9PM–2AM \n🫧 FREE ENTRY\n🍹 21+ \nThe jellyfish are raving. Bikini Bottom is calling. Meet us under the sea. 🪼🍍✨
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jellyfish-rave/
LOCATION:Meeting House Tavern\, 5025 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T050000
DTSTAMP:20261022T153135Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted Hollywood 4: Walk of Fame
DESCRIPTION:CircuitMOM’s Haunted Hollywood party is back for its 4th installment\, Walk of Fame\, at the House of Blues in Chicago on Saturday\, Oct. 24th! DJs Ed Wood and Erik Vilar claim their stars on the iconic walk as you dance the night away to their sets from 9pm until 4am. Make sure you come in your best Halloween outfit because we are having another costume contest! Performer and host announcements to come.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/haunted-hollywood-4-walk-of-fame/
LOCATION:House of Blues Chicago\, 329 N Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T190000
DTSTAMP:20261022T144118Z
CREATED:20261022T144118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T144118Z
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SUMMARY:BLUF Chicago Leather Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The BLUF Chicago Chapter is pleased to announce its new monthly Leather Social\, recurring on  the fourth Sunday of every month at the Chicago Eagle\, 4713 N. Broadway in Chicago. We invite you to join us for the kick-off on Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 from 4 – 7 pm. While the BLUF dress code is highly encouraged\, it is not required. Everyone in the leather and kink community (including our sober and sober-curious friends) are welcome to join us and connect. So gear up\, grab a beverage (boozy or booze-free)\, bring a cigar for the patio (if you like) and join us for this exciting new event–we can’t wait to see you. \nBLUF\, the Breeches and Leather Uniform Fan Club\, is a club for those who enjoy wearing breeches and leather uniforms. Founded in 1997\, there are now over 5\,500 members worldwide\,
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bluf-chicago-leather-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago Eagle\, 4713 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T153332Z
CREATED:20260930T224515Z
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SUMMARY:Gypsy 83: The Director's Cut
DESCRIPTION:Sandusky\, Ohio is hell on earth for goth misfits and Stevie Nicks superfans Gypsy Vale (Sara Rue) and her younger\, queer protégée Clive Webb (Birkett Turton). When they discover a New York City club is hosting a “Night of 1000 Stevies”\, the pair hit the road with high hopes that Gypsy will be able to perform. Along the way\, they encounter other misfits who pave the way to their salvation\, all while discovering profound truths about themselves. Costarring John Doe of the legendary punk band X and the great Karen Black as a has-been lounge singer\, Todd Stephens’s cult favorite puts a queer\, outsider spin on both the road movie and the coming-of-age journey\, with plenty of black eyeliner to spare. \nFor its 25th Anniversary\, GYPSY 83 has been completely reimagined as a brand-new Director’s Cut\, restored in 4K from the 35mm camera negative. Now featuring over 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage and containing more legendary goth songs from bands like The Cure\, Cocteau Twins and Echo and the Bunnymen\, the Director’s Cut is sure to satiate longtime fans and create a generation of new ones.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gypsy-83-the-directors-cut/
LOCATION:Music Box\, 3733 N Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T000656Z
CREATED:20261001T000656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T000656Z
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SUMMARY:IOWA VET: DOGS\, CATS\, CORN\, & MURDER
DESCRIPTION:Murders. Mormons. A modern family. And one extraordinary Midwestern life. IOWA VET: DOGS\, CATS\, CORN\, & MURDER follows Dr. Alan Younkin\, who grew up on an Iowa farm that has been in his family since 1863 and went on to become a veterinarian\, husband\, father\, and eventually the unexpected center of a story filled with remarkable twists. After graduating as valedictorian from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine\, Alan built a successful animal hospital with his wife\, Dr. Sybil Younkin\, and raised four children. But after Sybil’s death\, his life took an entirely new direction. Alan moved to New York\, met filmmaker Michael Schelp\, and the two fell in love and married. And that’s only part of the story. Along the way\, IOWA VET ventures into murder cases\, questions of faith\, the dramatic transformation of veterinary medicine\, and even the claim by some believers that Zarahemla — the ancient city described in the Book of Mormon — was located on Alan’s family farm. Funny\, surprising\, affectionate\, and deeply personal\, IOWA VET is ultimately about how much one life can change — and how much life can still surprise us. The film had its world premiere at Cinema Village in New York City in June 2026.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/iowa-vet-dogs-cats-corn-murder/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T045411Z
CREATED:20260903T045411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T045411Z
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SUMMARY:Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Hosts “Exploring The In-Between: A Conversation about Mid-Sized Theaters in Chicago\,” Monday\, Oct. 26
DESCRIPTION:Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s 30th Anniversary Season continues with “Exploring The In Between: A Conversation About Mid-Sized Theatres in Chicago\,” Monday\, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in Theater One at Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. This one-night-only event\, moderated by Chicago theatre Historian and Author Mark Larson and Associate Director of the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Matt Randle-Bent bring together Chicago theatre voices from four storied companies: Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, A Red Orchid Theatre\, Teatro Vista Productions and About Face Theatre to discuss how midsized theatres have shaped our city’s cultural ecosystem and what role might they play in what is to come. \n“Exploring The In Between: A Conversation About Mid-Sized Theatres in Chicago” is a night of discovery\, conversation and envisioning. “Exploring the In Between” excavates the history\, heart and value of midsized theatres in Chicago featuring Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Marti Lyons\, A Red Orchid Theatre Founding Artistic Director and Board Member of The Red Orchid Theatre Guy Van Swearingen\, An Artistic Collective member of Teatro Vista Productions and a Core Ensemble Member of Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Charin Alvarez and About Face Theatre’s Director of Education and Artistic Programing Dionne Addai. \nTickets are on sale now for $35 at TheaterWit.org or by calling the Theater Wit Box Office at 773.975.8150. \nImage Information: Top Row: (L to R) Mark Larson\, Matt Randle-Bent\, Marti Lyons\nSecond Row: Guy Van Swearingen\, Charin Alvarez and Dionne Addai
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/remy-bumppo-theatre-company-hosts-exploring-the-in-between-a-conversation-about-mid-sized-theaters-in-chicago-monday-oct-26/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T000000
DTSTAMP:20261029T050601Z
CREATED:20261029T050601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T050601Z
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SUMMARY:Pride in Aging Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Center on Halsted is hosting our next Pride in Aging Lunch and Learn at our Cottage Grove location (6323 S. Cottage Grove) on Wednesday\, November 4th and the topic is “Medicare 101” discussing coverage options\, important information beneficiaries should now and 2027 changes to Medicare.  The event is free\, no RSVP required\, open to anyone 55+ and we’re raffling off a $50 Jewel gift card at the event to one lucky attendee!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-in-aging-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T190000
DTSTAMP:20261029T030455Z
CREATED:20261029T030455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T030455Z
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SUMMARY:Killer Brownie's "Trick or Treat Yourself" Halloween Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:From October 28-31\, Chicagoans can once again stop by Killer Brownie’s signature Blue Brownie Door\, knock and receive a FREE brownie\, bringing a pretty sweet grown-up spin to the classic trick-or-treat tradition. \nWhat’s in store for 2026:\n– FREE Killer Brownies throughout the four-day activation\, while supplies last\n– Limited-edition Killer Brownie merch for the first 50 guests each day\n– An exclusive Halloween treat: On Saturday\, October 31\, guests can sample Killer Brownie’s brand-new Chocolate Peanut Butter Brookie\, featuring a peanut butter cookie loaded with peanut butter chips\, topped with a rich chocolate brownie packed with milk chocolate chips and finished with Mini REESE’S PIECES® \nEvent Details:\n– Where: Professor Pizza\, 1374 W Grand Ave.\, Chicago (West Town)\n– When: Wednesday\, October 28 – Saturday\, October 31\n– Hours: Beginning at 11am daily\, while supplies last \nAbout Killer Brownie:\nBorn in the bakery of Dayton\, Ohio’s beloved Dorothy Lane Market in the early 1980s\, Killer Brownie began with one seriously indulgent creation: a rich\, fudgy\, double-layered brownie with a thick ribbon of gooey caramel and pecans. What started as a local cult favorite has grown into a nationally loved dessert brand\, known for its signature layers\, decadent flavors and unapologetically over-the-top treats. Today\, Killer Brownie is available at grocery retailers nationwide and at killerbrownie.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/killer-brownies-trick-or-treat-yourself-halloween-pop-up/
LOCATION:Professor Pizza West Town\, 1374 W Grand Ave\, Chicago\, 60642\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T223000
DTSTAMP:20261022T144243Z
CREATED:20261022T144243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T144243Z
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SUMMARY:2026 HUMP! Film Festival: FALL SEASON - Chicago\, IL (Facets)
DESCRIPTION:HUMP! is a curated\, adult short film festival celebrating sex\, love\, kink\, humor\, vulnerability\, and human creativity told by real people and experienced together\, in theaters\, as it was meant to be. We have 2 showings daily at 6:30 pm and 9 pm on October 28th. \nWe are returning with an entirely new collection of short films for Fall 2026. Check out the trailer and full Fall 2026 lineup on our website: humpfilmfest.com \nFor over two decades\, HUMP! has been a platform for independent filmmakers to explore intimacy\, identity\, and connection without compromise. What began as a bold experiment has grown into a global showcase of boundary-pushing cinema where emerging voices and seasoned creators present work that is as thoughtful as it is provocative. Founded by Dan Savage\, HUMP! has spent over two decades proving that intimacy is culture and that audiences are hungry for work that is bold\, funny\, handmade\, and deeply human. \nThis season continues that tradition. We look forward to seeing you soon. \nDo you have a dirty little film idea? Submission is free! Get more info on submitting a Hump Film here: https://www.humpfilmfest.com/submit
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/2026-hump-film-festival-fall-season-chicago-il-facets/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,film,kink/leather
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T220000
DTSTAMP:20261015T061804Z
CREATED:20261015T061804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T061804Z
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SUMMARY:Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join LGBTQ+ founders\, investors\, operators\, and startup professionals for an evening of live startup pitches and focused deal-flow conversations in Chicago.\nThe event features 3–5 selected startups presenting their companies to the room. Founders will share what they are building\, their team\, traction\, current fundraising goals\, and growth plans\, followed by live Q&A and discussion.\nThe evening is designed to create a focused space for LGBTQ+ founders and professionals across Chicago’s startup and venture ecosystem to meet\, exchange perspectives\, and build new connections.\nAfter the pitch session\, attendees can connect directly with participating founders\, angel investors\, venture professionals\, operators\, and other members of the community.\nWhat to expect\n– 3–5 startup pitches\n– Live Q&A\n– Founder and investor conversations\n– Focused deal-flow networking\n– Open networking after the presentations
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/investor-connect-pitch-deal-flow-night-chicago-2/
LOCATION:Ascent Valley\, 800-848 14th St\, San Francisco\, CA 94114\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94114\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T133000
DTSTAMP:20261008T003742Z
CREATED:20261008T003742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T003742Z
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SUMMARY:Constellation: Networking and Peer Support for Queer and Trans Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Constellation provides networking\, connection\, and community for queer and trans business owners in the Chicagoland area\, through structured\, twice-monthly meetings\, a monthly in-person happy hour\, and regular social gatherings. \nWe’re building toward a world where queer and trans people can thrive in every part of their work and life. By resourcing queer and trans small business owners through community\, business development\, and skill-sharing\, we help create vibrant neighborhoods\, welcoming workplaces\, and affirming services for everyone. \nJoin us for one of our bi-monthly online meetings!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/constellation-networking-and-peer-support-for-queer-and-trans-business-owners/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20261029T143029Z
CREATED:20260917T151042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T143029Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club Run of Summerdale with David Jay Collins
DESCRIPTION:Spend a spooky evening in Andersonville with Chicago author David Jay Collins inspired by Summerdale\, his queer horror trilogy! \nFour gay men\, four addictions\, one landlord from Hell\, and one house that only they can see: what could go wrong? \nSpoiler: a lot goes wrong in David Jay Collins’s bloodcurdling trilogy Summerdale. \nIn this series\, David uses characters Steve\, Eric\, David\, and Aaron to expose difficult\, problematic aspects within the gay community—and entertain readers with hints at long-forgotten Andersonville history. \nKick off your Halloween weekend with David Jay Collins on Thursday\, October 29\, for a special 2.5-mile\, Summerdale-inspired running route (12:00 minute per mile) using the Read & Run Tours format. This immersive experience invites readers to step beyond the pages into the real-life setting of his horror novels while stopping along the way at locations connected to his novels and local businesses. You’ll get insider scoops and lesser-known Chicago history. \nWhether you’re a horror bookworm\, Chicago fanatic\, or just looking for a spooky adventure on foot\, this is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow runners and talk about the Summerdale horror trilogy directly with the author! \nFollowing the route\, stick around for Summerdale-themed drinks at The Understudy and an intimate Q&A with David. \nHere’s the schedule: \n6:30 PM Arrive at The Understudy (5531 N Clark) to drop your belongings and pick up your souvenir run bib\n6:35 PM Program begins\n6:40 PM 2.5-mile run with stops with David Jay Collins\n8:00 PM Q&A with David Jay Collins\nWhat’s included in your ticket: \n2.5-mile guided running route\nQ&A with David Jay Collins\nOne Summerdale-themed speciality drink from The Understudy\nSmall bag of Candyality’s spooky* caramel corn blend\, Summerdale Crunch. This is a seasonal mix of two caramel corns\, mini Kit Kat and Oreo\, chocolate-covered pretzels\, chocolate drizzle\, and ghastly candy eyes\nPre reading: \nWe strongly recommend reading the first novel in the Summerdale series prior to the event. The books are available in the following formats from David Jay Collins’s site here: ebook or paperback. Bonus? Grab a Summerdale T-shirt and wear it on the run. \nQ&A-only option: \nIf you loved the book but prefer to join only for the author chat\, meet runners at The Understudy at 8pm! Please note that the exact starting time for the Q&A is heavily dependent on route conditions\, and those arriving for this portion only are expected to be patient. \nAll registered runners will receive reminder emails and details 2 days and 4 hours prior to the event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/book-club-run-of-summerdale-with-david-jay-collins/
LOCATION:The Understudy Coffee and Books\, 5531 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T210000
DTSTAMP:20261029T051509Z
CREATED:20261015T055144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T051509Z
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SUMMARY:JERKER
DESCRIPTION:Funny\, sexually explicit\, provocative\, and unexpectedly tender\, Robert Chesley’s JERKER remains one of the most remarkable works to emerge from the AIDS era. First produced in 1986\, the play begins with two men connecting through telephone sex. They have never met. They know very little about each other. Their conversations are anonymous\, imaginative\, playful\, and often outrageously erotic. \nAs they continue calling\, however\, something begins to change. Between the fantasies and sexual games\, the men reveal fragments of their everyday lives\, their insecurities\, their humor\, and their growing affection. Without ever sharing a physical space\, they begin to create something that looks remarkably like a relationship. \nAnd outside those conversations\, the AIDS epidemic is transforming their world. \nChesley\, who died of AIDS-related complications in 1990\, was an outspoken defender of gay sexuality at a moment when fear and shame dominated much of the public conversation about gay men. \nRather than retreat from sexual expression\, he placed it at the very center of his work. He insisted that pleasure\, desire\, laughter\, and intimacy were essential parts of gay life and deserved to be celebrated\, even in the shadow of death. \nThat insistence made JERKER controversial. It also made the play revolutionary. \nBut what may surprise contemporary audiences most isn’t its explicit language or sexual frankness. It is the tenderness of the relationship that gradually emerges. \nBeneath its provocative surface\, JERKER is a profoundly human story about loneliness\, companionship\, vulnerability\, and the courage it takes to love another person. \nRobert Chesley was among the first American playwrights to confront the AIDS crisis directly. His groundbreaking NIGHT SWEAT (1984) was one of the earliest full-length plays about AIDS. Two years later\, JERKER challenged censorship and conventional attitudes toward gay sexuality\, insisting that intimacy\, desire\, and love remain essential even in the face of death. Chesley died of AIDS-related complications in 1990 at age 47. This 40th-anniversary production honors both his artistic legacy and the generation whose lives he documented. \nFor this special 40th-anniversary production\, Open Space Arts brings together Jason Bowen and Joshua Bowen\, who are husbands in real life. Jason’s Chicago theater career includes founding Quest Theatre Ensemble\, and his performance credits include the national tour of Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue. Joshua is an actor\, producer\, and entertainment attorney. \nTheir real-life relationship adds another dimension to Chesley’s exploration of intimacy and connection. And in a theater where just 25 audience members sit only a few feet from the performers\, every laugh\, hesitation\, confession\, and moment of tenderness becomes immediate and personal. \nForty years after its premiere\, JERKER continues to challenge us. But it also offers something wonderfully simple: the chance to witness two people discovering that what began as sex has become love. \nJERKER contains explicit sexual language\, mature themes\, and partial nudity. Recommended for adult audiences.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jerker/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T045701Z
CREATED:20260916T230427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T045701Z
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SUMMARY:Exotic Erotic presented by Gender F*cked Productions and KazMo Universe
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating culture\, heritage\, and community through burlesque and performance art. \nThis BIPOC/LGBTQ only burlesque show will highlight culture\, community\, heritage and liberation through the erotic. \nWith inspiration by October observances like Dia de los muertos\, Filipino heritage month\, hoodoo heritage month\, Halloween and Diwali ; we encourage audience members to wear some sort of cultural dress to celebrate their community\, tribe\, ancestors\, culture \, tradition! Represent your people! \n“Exotic erotic” is reclaiming our connection to our heritages while exploring freedom through sex\, sensuality and self-acceptance through burlesque\, storytelling\, traditional and modern cultural performance.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/exotic-erotic-presented-by-gender-fcked-productions-and-kazmo-universe/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:burlesque-boylesque,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20261029T051152Z
CREATED:20261015T063623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T051152Z
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SUMMARY:The Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L Halloween Edition!
DESCRIPTION:The Uncanny Attic is a theatrical anthology inspired by Edward Gorey’s iconic The Gashlycrumb Tinies will return to Chicago’s Newport Theater on Halloween Eve! \nThis absurdist dark comedy series brings to life\, and then almost immediately to death\, the book’s twenty-six ill-fated children. Each installment ‘chapters’ of The Uncanny Attic creates imagined histories for four of Gorey’s ill-fated characters as told through puppetry\, clowning\, dance\, live music\, drag\, stop-motion animation\, and visual theater. \nFor Halloween’s Eve\, the Newport Theater transforms into an immersive Uncanny Attic experience with peculiar art\, Pocket Cemeteries\, Uncanny cocktails\, a curious photo op\, Edward Gorey-inspired prizes\, and other delightfully morbid surprises before the curtain even rises- costumes highly encouraged! \nThe Uncanny Attic is an original performance series created and produced by Chicago-based Beautifully Gruesome Productions\, the creative partnership of Jennifer Friedrich (The Bunny Royale) and Bazuka Joe. \nThe cast includes veteran performers in several disciplines including co-creators Jennifer Friedrich (Incurable Theater\, Redmoon Theater) and Bazuka Joe (Poonie’s Cabaret\, Newport Theater Camp)\, along with Jill Summers\, Susie Kirkwood\, Josh Levine and Mackenzie Shapiro\, Luc Ami\, Mz Love\, Karma Carnelian\, Derry Eire\, Marla Wyrd\, Lady Ve’Lush\, Vixxie Velvet\, and Vixen Violencia.  Poster Illustrations by Ken Gerleve. \n“The Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L” adds these two final performances on Friday\, October 30th at 7pm & 10pm after a sold out run in September. The Newport Theater is located at 956 W. Newport Ave\, second floor.\nTickets range $25-$40 and can be found at www.NewportTheater.com and www.TheUncannyAttic.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-uncanny-attic-chapters-i-l-halloween-edition/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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