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SUMMARY:Ottawa Family Pride Festival Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Family Pride Fest is a family-friendly one-day festival in Downtown Ottawa\, Illinois. It’s inaugural year hit the ground running in 2022\, and 2023 marked our Inaugural Pride Parade. If you would like to join us and be in the parade through town\, please fill out the info below. The Ottawa Family Pride Fest will take place on Saturday\, June 14\, 2025.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ottawa-family-pride-festival-parade/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:pride
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SUMMARY:Tours with Mike: Walking Tour - North Side LGBTQ Stories
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s Northalsted / Boystown is the country’s first LGBTQ neighborhood officially recognized by its own local government. Discover the evolution of this vibrant neighborhood along with wonderful public art\, architecture\, stories\, and more along the way! \nPublic tours where you can get individual tickets are available exclusively through the Chicago History Museum (it includes free admission to the CHM within one week from tour date).
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/tours-with-mike-walking-tour-north-side-lgbtq-stories/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:education,exhibit,sports-recreation
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
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SUMMARY:Woodstock Pride
DESCRIPTION:Annual family-friendly event celebrating the LGBTQIA+ Community. \nWoodstock Pride is a community organization uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community in McHenry County\, Il. Our mission is to promote Diversity\, Cultural Integration\, and Self-Celebration of LGBTQIA+ persons\, families\, and businesses. \n  \n 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/woodstock-pride/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T223000
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SUMMARY:Movies in the Park: Wizard of Oz Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:June 13\, 2025 – Follow the yellow brick road to Morton Grove for a fun\, outdoor\, summer movie with a sing-along Wizard of Oz (1939). Feel free to bring a picnic and chairs or blanket\, and dress up in an Oz inspired costume for a costume parade. Come by any time 6:30 or later and enjoy resource tables\, crafts\, popcorn\, and more. This fun and festive event is open to all and family friendly. The event is part of the Morton Grove Has Pride initiative celebrating our LGBTQIA2S+ community. Learn more about Morton Grove Pride and events taking place throughout the year at mortongrovepride.org. \nResource Tables and Crafts: 6:30 – 8:30 pm\nBalloon artist: 7 pm – 8:30 pm\nCostume Parade: 7:30 pm\nMovie begins at dark \nRain/inclement weather plan:\nIf the weather is bad this event will be held at the Morton Grove Public Library instead of the park.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/movies-in-the-park-wizard-of-oz-sing-along/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:cabaret,culture,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250605T050009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T232924Z
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SUMMARY:The Cacica & Cacique Coronation for the Puerto Rican People's Parade
DESCRIPTION:The PRCC’s Annual Coronation is more than a celebration—a vibrant tradition that honors our shared heritage and strengthens our community spirit. When we invest in community and culture\, we safeguard our collective health and future. This event is not just a tradition as we face critical budget threats\, but part of our response that calls us all to build empathy and community involvement to build our Barrio. \nCelebrate and help us build a stronger\, inclusive\, thriving Barrio Borikén. \nDonate today—$30 Coronation Pre-Sale
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-cacica-cacique-coronation-for-the-puerto-rican-peoples-parade/
LOCATION:Fantasy Nightclub\, 3641 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,culture,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250521T190738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T190738Z
UID:10000206-1749837600-1749846600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Podcast Salon - June Edition
DESCRIPTION:Ready to discover your next favorite podcast? \nThis fresh\, new monthly event series is designed to help you discover\, listen to\, and support the best podcasts you can’t find. Join us for an intimate evening of listening with silent headphones creating a truly captivating audio experience. \nWe’ll feature the best podcasters from across the country in conversation with Chicago’s own award-winning podcast host & producer Anna DeShawn. We will showcase indy podcasts in a never-before-seen Podcast Open Mic and be in community where you can make new connections. \nThe Podcast Salon is for those who love podcasts and those who are ready to find out what the talk is all about.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-podcast-salon-june-edition/
LOCATION:Black Alphabet\, 3850 S. Indiana\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:education
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SUMMARY:Pink Sappho Sip & Shop
DESCRIPTION:A Sapphic take over at Chicago’s only designer lingerie store. Browse through Journelle’s latest collection of lingerie and Menagerie (Masculine lingerie) because true luxury is gender and size inclusive. \nGreeted by champagne (alcholic & non alcholic) upon entry. Sip at your leisure and browse all collections\, make memories in our Photo Booth/ confessional\, and enjoy an elaborate charcuterie spread. \nArrive before 7pm for a chance to win wellness prizes like lingerie and more. For our masculine presenting Sapphics\, please remember a collection of Menagerie is well within reach. \n \nAGENDA:  \n5:30- 7 Check in & Champagne greetings \n7:30 – Raffle winner’s announced & Curated sounds by Bless  \n5:30 – 9 Private fittings with a specialist\, Open Photo Booth
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pink-sappho-sip-shop/
LOCATION:Journelle\, 1725 N. Damen\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:fashion,kink/leather
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
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SUMMARY:Midsommarfest
DESCRIPTION:Midsommarfest returns for its 59th year on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory! Admission to Midsommarfest is a $10 suggested donation. Proceeds from donations and beverage sales go directly back to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce\, a 501c6 non-profit organization to support festival expenses\, neighborhood events\, small business networking events\, neighborhood beautification\, and special services year round. Portions of donations will also directly support over a dozen local non-profits.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/midsommarfest/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T220000
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CREATED:20250605T033218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T033218Z
UID:10000268-1749751200-1749765600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Sidetrack's 43rd Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to join us for our 43rd Anniversary Celebration on Thursday\, June 12\, from 6pm-2am! Join us for $3 Cocktails/Beers/Frozens* all night! We appreciate your business all year long and sincerely hope you are able to join us this evening to celebrate YOU! \n\nCome hungry because we’ll provide lite bites during the evening! Don’t miss your chance to win fun prizes in our annual drawings at 8:30 & 11:00\, and dance & sing the night away to a mix of All Things Sidetrack celebrating 43 years of serving the Chicago LGBTQIA+ Community and hosted by Boy J and Veronica Pop.\nWe continue our tradition of supporting Groceryland\, so please bring a new personal grooming\, cleaning product or paper product and/or feel free to make a cash donation at the door.\nNo Cover…it’s Sidetrack.\n\n*Some exclusions apply\, including bottled wine and shots
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sidetracks-43rd-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250606T015944Z
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SUMMARY:The Getaway
DESCRIPTION:4 Days\, 3 Nights\nThe Pop-Up Pride Weekend Getaway \nA Pride Month weekend designed as a fun\, music-filled escape. It’s a celebration of LGBTQ+ life and the diverse allies who stand with us—open\, vibrant\, intersectional\, and community-first. \nIt’s about belonging\, relaxing\, dancing\, reconnecting to nature\, and resetting from the stresses of the world with chosen family and new friends!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-getaway/
LOCATION:Campit Outdoor Resort\, 6635 118th Ave.\, Fennville\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:camping-resort,culture,dance-dj,day-party,festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T200000
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SUMMARY:Transfemicide Ordinance Community Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Transfemicide Working Group is holding 3 Community Meetings to hear from YOU on how to make Chicago safer for the trans and nonbinary community. \nThe meetings are being held on June 10 6:30p-8p at the Amundsen Park Fieldhouse (Westside)\, July 10 6:30p-8p at the Jackson Park Fieldhouse (Southside) and July 30 6:30p-8p at Broadway Armory Park (Northside). \nIt is an opportunity to share your experiences and tell the City ways in which we can work to ensure the safety of trans and nonbinary people.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transfemicide-ordinance-community-meetings/
LOCATION:Amundsen Park Fieldhouse\, 6200 W Bloomingdale Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250604T054340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T054340Z
UID:10000264-1749456000-1749488400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Men's Bi/Queer Discussion Group (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a bi or queer AMAB or identifying male? Join like minded men and foster a sense of community. We will discuss topics facing our population and we meet up monthly. We look forward to seeing you there! \nHosted by Auggie and Gary \nBQAC Main is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\nTopic: MENS BI/Queer DISCUSSION GROUP\nTime: 6pm-7:30pm CST\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81787851309\nMeeting ID: 817 8785 1309
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/mens-bi-queer-discussion-group-online/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:support-group,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T010000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250529T010401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T010427Z
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SUMMARY:Funkstick: DJ Gay Bash
DESCRIPTION:FunkStick brings the Queer Disco Sleaze back to Jackhammer Sunday 6/8!\nGuest DJ in The Hole DJ GayBash! ! \nDJ GayBash! (ig: @djgaybash) is a Black\, Queer\, Non-Binary up and coming DJ in the Chicago scene. The name “DJ GayBash!” comes from their blending of genres with strong queer followings such as Female Rap\, R&B\, and K-Pop with the queer pioneered sounds of House\, Techno\, and Hyper-Pop.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/funkstick-dj-gay-bash/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T230000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250418T204029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T204029Z
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SUMMARY:Comedians That Are Gay
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the beloved Chicago show\, Comedians You Should Know\, CTAG is a show that centers LGBTQIA+ Stand Up Comedy for all audiences to see and witness. LGBTQIA+ comedians are not a monolith and not only is the purpose of this show to show that\, but to unite audiences across the spectrum of attraction and gender. A Pride Show outside of Pride Month!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/comedians-that-are-gay/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250508T035625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T035625Z
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SUMMARY:IMHO: The Show
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Den \nThis event has a 2 item minimum. \nIMHO: Live! \nThe ladies of IMHO are back in Chicago\, gay people & others! Darby and Alexis return with a live show that is sure to make you say\, ‘oh okay cool.’ There will be singing\, dancing sort of I mean not really\, comedy\, trauma\, and videos that YouTube called\, ‘not appropriate!’ Oh\, and it’s not just Darby and Alexis coming to town\, but expect from surprise guests from the IMHOCU (IMHO Cinematic Universe)! Also\, the ladies promise not to make the show too long because they both have undiagnosed ADHD\, so…they get it.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/imho-the-show/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,drag,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250529T015227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T015227Z
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SUMMARY:Gender Fucked Productions Presents: Trans Scribe: A New Works Festival
DESCRIPTION:Trans Scribe is a new play festival like you’ve never seen before. This three-night event features 10-minute plays\, new musical theatre songs\, a new one act musical\, a new one act play and a new full length play all written by Trans playwrights that call Chicago home.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gender-fucked-productions-presents-trans-scribe-a-new-works-festival/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T235900
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250514T012942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161727Z
UID:10000174-1749398400-1749427140@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Neutral Gena's Perfect Pride Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an all-building Pride celebration featuring live music\, drag\, and burlesque all day long! \nHosted by Neutral Gena\, TiKi Vonte\, Spjork\, and Yuiza Beach\nFeaturing…VIP lounge with Khloe Coulee & 9INE (4:30) // Lilith Baylon & Angelica Grace (6:00) \nStartenders Lucy Stoole and Grelley Duvall (6:30-8:30)\, DJ sets by DJ El Brujo (4:30) + DJ Ca$h Era (7:00\, 9:00\, 10:30)\, Drag showcases by Fabby Tingz (6:00)\, Neutral Gena\, TiKi Vonte\, Spjork\, and Yuiza Beach (8:00)\, and Haus of Banks (9:30)\, Burlesque showcase by Haus of Slick (11:00) \nInstallations by Pagina\nPhotos by Glitter Guts\nTHC/CBD seltzers by Marz Community Brewing\nFood by Tacomotora (until 11PM)\nIce cream by The Sugar Hole (until 8PM)
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/neutral-genas-perfect-pride-party/
LOCATION:Color Club\, 4146 North Elston Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,culture,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250605T031205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T031205Z
UID:10000267-1749396600-1749420000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:TRANSDUCERZ
DESCRIPTION:TRANSDUCERZ is a special benefit day rave paying tribute to the major contributions trans individuals have made to the field of electronic music\, and to help raise funds for the Trans Youth Emergency Project. We’ll be featuring a variety of local talent from under the umbrella for a one of a kind night of dancing\, connection\, and legacy – retro nightlife looks not necessary\, but highly encouraged! \n+ Early bird goodies include Trans Girl Magic cupcakes from Jennivee’s Bakery and a special collection of reading material from Women & Children First Books! \n+ Ready for a new look? Along with tarot\, art\, and even a selection of speciality tea blends\, vendors will include handmade clothes\, gender-affirming hair stylists\, and tattoo artists! \n+ Fellow creatives are encouraged to leave their card at the bar to help foster more inter-community connections! \n\n\nLineup\n\n\nDJ Monét\, Makina Minion\, BIOFREQUÉ\, Julian Green\, flomo\, Vivi Video Vixen\, DREAMGXRL98
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transducerz/
LOCATION:California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,culture,dance-dj,festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250514T013442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T162015Z
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SUMMARY:Pride & Power: A Celebration of Legacy\, Voice\, and Visibility
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an electrifying afternoon honoring the individuals whose courage\, conviction\, and brilliance have reshaped the narrative of LGBTQ+ rights and representation. \nWe are proud to welcome back three of the most influential and inspiring voices of our time. Mark Segal\, pioneering activist since the Stonewall uprising and founder of the Philadelphia Gay News\, brings decades of frontline advocacy and historic leadership. \nTracy Baim\, Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductee and longtime journalist\, joins the conversation with her groundbreaking work and transformative vision as former publisher of the Chicago Reader—a leader whose impact continues to shape national media and LGBTQ+ visibility. \nWe are also honored to feature Laura Washington\, Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductee\, Chicago Tribune columnist and ABC 7-Chicago political analyst\, whose fearless commentary and decades of influence have elevated civic dialogue and advanced justice across communities. \nModerating the discussion is Denise Foy\, fellow Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductee and Illinois Holocaust Museum Trustee\, whose thoughtful guidance will illuminate the struggles\, triumphs\, and future of LGBTQ+ liberation. \nFrom personal stories to political awakenings\, from protest to progress\, this timely program celebrates the enduring power of visibility and voice—and reminds us all what it means to stand proudly in the fight for freedom.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-power-a-celebration-of-legacy-voice-and-visibility/
LOCATION:Illinois Holocaust Museum\, 9603 Woods Drive\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250529T010908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T010908Z
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SUMMARY:My Character\, Myself: Using Tabletop Role-playing Game Character Creation as a Tool for Self-Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Discover a new pathway to self-exploration in our transformative workshop\, My Character\, Myself: Using Tabletop Role-playing Game Character Creation as a Tool for Self-Reflection. In this unique group session\, you’ll dive into tabletop role-playing game Daggerheart’s dynamic character creation system to design a persona that mirrors (or contradicts) your inner world. Through guided reflection\, you’ll uncover insights about your strengths\, challenges\, and aspirations—all while engaging in creative storytelling.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/my-character-myself-using-tabletop-role-playing-game-character-creation-as-a-tool-for-self-reflection/
LOCATION:Positive Regard Therapy\, 5547 N Ravenswood Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250423T025838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T163222Z
UID:10000084-1749384000-1749405600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Aurora Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 8th\, 2025 \nAurora Pride\, founded in 2019\, is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to promote LGBTQ+ acceptance and community in Aurora\, IL. We have our origins as part of Indivisible Aurora but are now an independent sister organization. Our primary projects are the Aurora Pride Parade and educational activities.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/aurora-pride-parade/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T030000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250529T012018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T012018Z
UID:10000242-1749337200-1749351600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Dama Productions Presents: Lipstick Lounge
DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO!!! Get ready because Lipstick Lounge is here – a brand-new\, femme-centered sapphic party open to ALL! Looking for a new Saturday night experience? This is it. Come dressed to impress in that outfit you’ve been waiting to wear and join us for our debut party on Saturday\, June 7th\, from 11 PM to 3 AM at the Annoyance Theater on Belmont. You can explore a mini-market\, maybe even get a tattoo\, and connect with other amazing queer folks <3 \nThe Lipstick Lounge is located on the second floor. We want to ensure everyone can join the fun\, so elevator access is readily available for all guests who need it. \nAnd as always\, Dama Productions is committed to creating a safe and celebratory space for our BIPOC\, queer\, and differently abled family.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dama-productions-presents-lipstick-lounge/
LOCATION:The Annoyance Theater\, 851 W Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:market,networking-mixer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T235900
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250529T013951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T162004Z
UID:10000244-1749330000-1749340740@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:DIVE Into PRIDE Pool Party 2025
DESCRIPTION:The InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile presents Dive Into Pride\, Chicago’s only Pride Pool Party featuring Naysha Lopez!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dive-into-pride-pool-party-2025/
LOCATION:InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile\, 505 North Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride,sports-recreation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250529T014551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T014551Z
UID:10000245-1749326400-1749333600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Comedian Jen Kober
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED IN THE COPLEY THEATRE8 E. Galena Blvd. Aurora\, IL 60506
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/comedian-jen-kober/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250418T163440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T163440Z
UID:10000029-1749324600-1749333600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Elder\, Goosby & Price
DESCRIPTION:In Randall Goosby\, the pioneering American composer Florence Price “has her ideal champion\,” writes The Guardian\, “his playing full of old-school warmth and breadth but never schmaltzy.” Price’s beguiling violin concerto shares a program with Prokofiev’s enchanting Seventh Symphony\, composed for a children’s radio broadcast. The suite from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg gathers stirring moments from Wagner’s opera.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/elder-goosby-price/
LOCATION:Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, 220 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T235900
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250418T170302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T145805Z
UID:10000034-1749322800-1749340740@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Grace Jones and Janelle Monáe
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: QUEEN! at the Carousel in collaboration with Metro/smartbar \nGrace Jones–the trailblazing icon of music\, fashion\, and film–takes the Ravinia stage for the first time this summer\, delivering a mesmerizing performance that defies genre and expectation. Throughout her career\, the multi-talented artist has woven music across styles\, bringing together disco\, new wave post-punk\, art pop\, industrial\, reggae\, and gospel\, creating “a tight sound that is distinctly hers” (Vice). Rolling Stone celebrates her remarkable influence\, writing\, “So many performers are said to be larger than life\, but the show biz cliché has never been truer than it is for Grace Jones.” \nJones is joined by Janelle Monáe–a trailblazer in her own right\, making her own Ravinia debut–whose innovative spark has led to success in music and film\, with ten Grammy nominations and performances in Glass Onion\, Harriet\, and Hidden Figures. NPR described her 2015 protest song “Hell You Talmbout” as “visceral” and “blistering\,” highlighting its powerful message against racial violence\, and Rolling Stone praised her 2013 album The Electric Lady\, highlighting Monáe’s “sheer force of freakadelic will and a radical feminist’s sense of self-exploration.”
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/grace-jones-and-janelle-monae/
LOCATION:Ravinia\, 418 Sheridan Road\, Highland Park\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music,outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250514T012241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161715Z
UID:10000173-1749308400-1749317400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:‘Building the Table’ Panel/Mixer: Celebrating Pride Month in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our 6th in-person event ‘Building the Table’ with leaders to celebrate Pride Month Chicago! 🌆 \nThis quarterly event series is a cultural exploration of intersectional identities\, highlighting the dynamic lived experiences and contributions of LGBTQIA+ community members. \nHost (and Founder/CEO of The Closet Unlocked) Darius Caffey will engage in hosting a moderated discussion with creative entrepreneurs\, members of grassroots organizations\, and social impact leaders – further acknowledging the importance of their existence in society. \nFor the upcoming event on Saturday\, June 7th\, 2025\, we will have the following guests: \n\nMaria Hadden – Alderwoman of Chicago’s 49th Ward\nKenan Cooper-Gilmore – Founder/CEO of Black Gay Table Talk\nTanner Beck (Moderator) – Cultural Producer of Beck Entertainment and Co-Host of Black Gay Agenda Podcast\n\nTickets are FREE\, but we recommend all guests arrive early to secure a good spot to view the stage!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/building-the-table-panel-mixer-celebrating-pride-month-in-chicago/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:activism,education,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250604T053511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T053511Z
UID:10000262-1749304800-1749322800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:All My Relations Pride Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Trickster Cultural Center’s 2025 Pride Celebration would like to honor diversity through Native drum and dance\, various artists\, resource exchanges\, and vendor fair at Trickster Cultural Center in Schaumburg\, IL.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/all-my-relations-pride-celebration/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S. Roselle Road\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250605T053124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T060417Z
UID:10000279-1749304800-1749310200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Bridging The Divide: Art\, Healing\, & Community Support with Trikone
DESCRIPTION:How can art serve as a tool for healing in queer communities? What roles have pop culture\, drag\, music\, writing\, and other creative expressions played in helping queer individuals embrace and understand their identities? How can parents\, families\, friends\, and communities show meaningful solidarity by supporting queer people and their artistic expressions? \nModerated by Music Therapist Akash Bhatia\, this panel brings together artists\, community organizers\, family members\, and allies to explore the transformative power of art in South Asian queer communities. Together\, they will reflect on how creative expression fosters healing\, connection\, and resistance—and how collective support can strengthen queer liberation and joy. Following the community conversation\, a short reception with snacks and refreshments. Presented in partnership with Desi Rainbow and Trikone Chicago.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bridging-the-divide-art-healing-community-support/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute\, 1925 S Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T151500
DTSTAMP:20260503T085914
CREATED:20250514T011600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T011600Z
UID:10000171-1749304800-1749309300@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Alison Bechdel on Spent: A Comic Novel
DESCRIPTION:Alison Bechdel is known for her pioneering comic strips Dykes to Watch Out For and the modern classics Fun Home (as well as the Tony-Award winning musical adaptation)\, Are You My Mother?\, and The Secret to Superhuman Strength. But her acclaim doesn’t stop there — her last name is synonymous with the “Bechdel Test\,” a way to assess how women are portrayed in media. Join us as she explores her newest work of autofiction\, Spent: A Comic Novel\, which makes the case for seizing what’s true about life at this moment\, before it’s too late.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/alison-bechdel-on-spent-a-comic-novel/
LOCATION:Art Institute of Chicago\, 111 South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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