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SUMMARY:SPANGLISH: Pride WKND Kickoff Party
DESCRIPTION:SPANGLISH: Pride WKND Kickoff Party\n“Mi amor\, My Pride” \nNo Cover\, Drink Specials\, Free Raffle\nReggaeton\, Bachata\, Cumbia\, Latin Hits\, Dance
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/spanglish-pride-wknd-kickoff-party/
LOCATION:Happy Day Tavern\, 4342 N. Elston Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T220000
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SUMMARY:Album Release Concert featuring Roy Kinsey
DESCRIPTION:At its core\, Dandelions: Gods Don’t Cry is about resilience\, transformation\, and self-acceptance. The dandelion\, often dismissed as a weed\, symbolizes Blackness\, queerness\, and survival—thriving in places where it wasn’t meant to\, adapting\, and still standing tall. \nThrough the 13-track journey\, the album explores: \n\nPersonal and collective Black histories\, linking past and present struggles to the beauty of endurance.\nQueer identity and self-reclamation\, navigating the world as both marginalized and divinely powerful.\nFamily\, grief\, and healing\, with storytelling that honors legacy while challenging systemic erasure.\n\nMusically\, the album is immersive and cinematic\, weaving together hip-hop\, soul\, and spoken word. It is meant to be experienced as a living\, breathing piece of literature\, aligned with Roy’s mission to elevate rap as a literary art form.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-legacy-project-album-release-concert/
LOCATION:Green Line Performing Arts Center\, 329 E. Garfield Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T220000
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SUMMARY:All White Yacht Gay Pride Kick Off Party
DESCRIPTION:Anita Dee Yacht Charters\n200 North Breakwater Access Chicago\, IL 60601 \nThis is an Adult Only Cruise NO Children Allowed\n21yrs and older
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/all-white-yacht-gay-pride-kick-off-party/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:cruise,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T230000
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CREATED:20250521T194237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161826Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Prom's GAGA GALA (a youth event)
DESCRIPTION:Youth (21 and under)- Join us for QUEER PROM at the National Museum of Mexican Art! Drag Performances\, Freebies Food & Music.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-proms-gaga-gala-a-youth-event/
LOCATION:National Museum of Mexican Art\, 1852 W 19th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250606T010951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T010951Z
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SUMMARY:Siskel Film Center: Female Trouble
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 6\, 8:00 p.m. & Friday\, June 27\, 6:00 p.m. | This series would be incomplete without a film from John Waters\, the “King of Camp\,” who lives and breathes artifice and lives exaggeration. In FEMALE TROUBLE\, Divine stars as Dawn Davenport\, a runaway who goes on a nightmarish journey defined by abuse\, petty crime\, cosmetology\, and fame. Waters\, aka the “Pope of Trash\,” finds extravagance in the filth\, which he embraces with all the seriousness camp requires. As Sontag writes\, “Camp taste is a kind of love for human nature. It relishes\, rather than judges.”
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/siskel-film-center-female-trouble/
LOCATION:Siskel Film Center\, 164 N. State St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250619T025049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T025049Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the joy of queer stories with us as we pack the shop with even more LGBTQ+ books than we can usually fit on our shelves. Shop queer manga\, graphic novels\, fiction\, history\, political theory\, and zines—all spotlighting LGBTQ+ voices. \nScore free stickers and swag with your book fair haul. See you queer!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-book-fair/
LOCATION:Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities\, 2868 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250514T014859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161833Z
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SUMMARY:Diffa Chicago Gala: Tale of Tides
DESCRIPTION:Gala attendees enjoy a high-end cocktail party with heavy appetizers and an open bar. The event is chance to join with the design industry community from around the Chicagoland area\, and guarantees an evening of good friends and fun\, networking\, and coming together to support the good work of DIFFA Chicago through the Excellence In Care Grants program.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/diffa-chicago-gala-tale-of-tides/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T160000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Pride Community Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 26\, 2025 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nRidgeville Park (Ridge Ave & South Blvd) \nAll of Evanston’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies are invited to a picnic in Ridgeville Park! \nOur event will feature a fun-filled program centering around and celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community with a diverse line-up of entertainment\, food options and booths offering a host services\, resources\, and activities for all.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtqia-pride-community-picnic/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:culture,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T230000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250619T024027Z
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SUMMARY:The Annoyance Theater: Gay for Pay
DESCRIPTION:Wed – Jun 25\, 2025 – 8:00pm CDT \n\n\n\nGay for Pay is celebrating what makes Pride special—corporate sponsorships! Join hosts Mary Fiala and Dan Hickey for an hour of all-LGBTQ+ comedy brought to you by the most reputable and totally real brands that support the community year-round and not just when there’s a big gay profit to be had. Featuring standup\, improv\, and burlesque performances from Hannah Belmont\, Colette Gregory\, Slip Dress\, KP\, Hannah Magy & Willy LaQueue.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-annoyance-theater-gay-for-pay/
LOCATION:The Annoyance Theater\, 851 W Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250529T021327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T021340Z
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SUMMARY:Projecting Homosexuality: Queer and Trans Visions from Cinema’s First Decades
DESCRIPTION:Runs on June 4\, 11\, 18\, & 25\, 2025 \nTickets are $15 for each night of the series; $5 for students with a valid student ID. Must be purchased on the website. No tickets available at the door. Student IDs checked at the door. Screenings will be at FACETS\, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60614. \nBuckle up for a wild ride through the forgotten corners of early cinema! “Projecting Homosexuality” is a groundbreaking film series that will blow your mind with rarely seen gems from the dawn of moviemaking. Imagine stumbling into a secret world where gender-bending performers\, radical social uprisings\, and forbidden desires dance across the silver screen. From a beefcake muscleman posing in the world’s earliest films to lesbian love stories that challenged every social norm\, these movies aren’t just history – they’re a time machine to a more subversive\, surprising past that feels irresistibly modern. \nThis isn’t your grandparents’ dusty film archive – this is a revolution captured on celluloid. Spanning from the United States to Sweden\, France\, Germany\, and Japan\, these films will make you laugh\, gasp\, and see early 20th-century culture in a radically new light. Whether you’re a film buff\, a queer history enthusiast\, or just someone who loves discovering incredible stories that have been hidden for a century\, this series promises an unforgettable journey. Get ready to peek through the keyhole of cinema’s most daring and delicious secrets. \n 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/projecting-homosexuality-queer-and-trans-visions-from-cinemas-first-decades/
LOCATION:Wrightwood 659\, 659 W. Wrightwood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,culture,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T210000
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CREATED:20250605T050943Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Mini-Ball
DESCRIPTION:Step into a night of power\, presence\, and pride at TaskForce Prevention and Community Services’ Annual Pride Mini Ball — a celebration rooted in the rich legacy of Ballroom culture and the resilience of LGBTQ+ communities on Chicago’s West Side. \nOpen to all\, the Pride Mini Ball welcomes both newcomers and seasoned performers to walk\, witness\, and honor the artistry that defines Ballroom. This year’s featured category is Pride colors — show off your fiercest look inspired by the flags that represent our diverse community. With high-energy competition and a cash grand prize\, the night uplifts the spirit of resistance and visibility at the heart of Pride. \nNo experience is necessary — just bring your full self. Whether you’re walking the runway or cheering from the sidelines\, this is a space where you belong.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-mini-ball/
LOCATION:TaskForce Prevention and Community Services\, 9 North Cicero Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250313T010544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T035344Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Weekend 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable week of community\, connection\, and celebration in the great outdoors! Trans Weekend is a unique opportunity to go camping with other community members of all genders\, including allies\, ages 18+. Get ready for a fun week filled with movie nights\, pool parties\, bonfires\, frisbee and disc golf\, karaoke\, open mic/drag show\, moonlight swims\, a foam party\, and so much more! Whether you’re here to relax\, make new friends\, or let loose and have fun\, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience—come make memories with us!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-weekend-2025/
LOCATION:Misthaven Camping Resort\, 4252 W 200 N\, 46970
CATEGORIES:camping-resort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250502T222120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234236Z
UID:10000132-1750788000-1750800600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Lesbian Social Club: Chicago Sky Pride Night
DESCRIPTION:🏀🌈 PRIDE NIGHT WITH THE LESBIAN SOCIAL CLUB 🌈🏀 \nJoin us Tuesday\, June 24th as we roll deep to cheer on the Chicago Sky vs. LA Sparks in what’s set to be one of the BIGGEST games of the summer! Watch Angel Reese & Kamilla Cardoso battle it out with Kelsey Plum & Cameron Brink on an epic Pride Night showdown! \n🎟️ Each ticket includes:\n✅ Lower-level baseline seat\n✅ Exclusive early access to sit courtside for warm-ups before doors open\n🕕 Tip-off is at 7PM — but you MUST arrive by 6PM sharp for courtside access. No exceptions!\n🚨 Only 50 tickets available – don’t miss your shot! Let’s show up and show OUT 🌈💥
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-lesbian-social-club-chicago-sky-pride-night/
LOCATION:Wintrust Arena\, 200 E Cermak Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250604T052049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T052718Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 30 Years of Bungalo+ and the Pathway to Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Berwyn Public Library invites you to a special Bricklaying Ceremony and Reception celebrating the 30th anniversary of BUNGALO+ and the Pathway to Knowledge.\n\nSince BUNGALO’s inception in 1995\, the library has been a beacon of support by fostering community enrichment. The purchase of bricks honoring 10 exceptional gay and lesbian authors marked the start of a powerful journey\, with the library serving as a hub for meetings\, discussions\, and Pride month displays that promote dialogue around identity.\n\nJoin us to celebrate and learn how the Library and BUNGALO+ have partnered over the years to promote community\, knowledge\, and inclusion
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/celebrating-30-years-of-bungalo-and-the-pathway-to-knowledge/
LOCATION:Berwyn Public Library\, 2701 N. Harlem Ave.\, Berwyn\, IL\, 60402\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250521T192915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T193102Z
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SUMMARY:Amplify Queer Joy
DESCRIPTION:At a time when queer rights are under renewed attack across America\, celebrating queer joy is not just radical—it’s essential. In a world flooded with headlines of struggle and erasure\, we can uplift our real\, lived moments of affirmation\, connection\, healing\, and solidarity. Join the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble for an evening of storytelling and improvisational theatre that centers and celebrates your true stories of queer joy—shared by the audience\, brought to life on stage. Because in times like these\, joy is resistance. \nAudience members are invited to share personal moments\, which actors will “play back” through improv and music. Sharing is encouraged but entirely voluntary. Whether you tell a story or simply listen\, all are welcome.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/amplify-queer-joy/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250619T021042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T021107Z
UID:10000306-1750618800-1750624200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Old Town School of Folk Music: Songs of Pride - A Queer Jam
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pride Month with an evening of music\, community\, and joyful expression at Songs of Pride: A Queer Jam. Hosted by singer-songwriter and longtime Old Town School teaching artist Shelley Miller\, this free\, all-ages event welcomes LGBTQIA+ musicians\, allies\, and music lovers to come together for a song circle highlighting queer voices\, stories\, and artists. \nBring an instrument\, your voice\, or just your listening ears — whether you lead a tune or sing along\, you’re part of the music. We’ll explore songs written by or made famous by queer artists\, along with timeless anthems of resilience\, love\, and liberation. \nAll are welcome—come as you are.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/old-town-school-of-folk-music-songs-of-pride-a-queer-jam/
LOCATION:Old Town School of Folk Music\, 4544 North Lincoln Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250619T022800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T022848Z
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SUMMARY:Siskel Film Center: SABBATH QUEEN
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 21\, 5:00 p.m. & Sunday\, June 22\, 5:00 p.m. | Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie\, a dynastic heir of 38 generations of rabbis\, arrives in New York City in the 1990s\, a creative young gay man who uses performance art—including appearing in drag as Rebbetzin Hadassah Gross\, widow to six rabbis—to challenge patriarchal orthodoxy. Founder of Lab/ Shul\, the “god-optional\, pop-up\, experimental Jewish community\,” Lau-Lavie shocks everyone when he decides to become a rabbi himself\, studying in the conservative tradition of Judaism so he has the knowledge to challenge the canon from within. Provocative and engaging\, SABBATH QUEEN is an exhilarating document of freedom\, faith\, independence\, and individuality. Dialogue: Director Sandi Simcha Dubowski in attendance.  \nSaturday\, June 21\, 5:00 p.m. \nFollowed by Q&A with director Sandi Simcha Dubowski\, Rabbi Amicahi Lau-Lavie\, Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann\, and Rabbi Steven Philip of Mishkan \nSunday\, June 22\, 5:00 p.m.\nFollowed by Q&A with director Sandi Simcha Dubowski\, Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie\, and Rabbi Scott Aaron
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/siskel-film-center-sabbath-queen/
LOCATION:Siskel Film Center\, 164 N. State St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250605T053901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T054035Z
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SUMMARY:Far Northwest Side Family Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join United Northwest Side for Far Northwest Side Family Pride! Join us at the Color Club on 6/22 between 2:30 and 5:30pm for a family-friendly community celebration in honor of Pride Month!’ \nRSVP HERE:\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yKZaX0pkexSS_Xaeb5xBfnFAtNAlAvHjltpwPScdqS0/viewform?edit_requested=true
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/far-northwest-side-family-pride/
LOCATION:Color Club\, 4146 North Elston Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250606T011720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T011720Z
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SUMMARY:Siskel Film Center: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 22\, 2:00 p.m. | In the chilling BABY JANE\, two aging actresses\, “Baby” Jane Hudson (Bette Davis\, in an Oscar-nominated performance) and her wheelchair-bound sister Blanche (Joan Crawford) live in obscurity in a Hollywood mansion\, where Baby spends her days terrorizing Blanche. Much ink was spilled about on-set drama\, with gossip rags declaring that Davis and Crawford despised each other—is BABY JANE camp because of the alleged feud? If it was real\, and these women were out for blood\, then what a campy show indeed\, but if you ignore the lore\, Davis and Crawford’s performances\, while not subtle\, are sensational.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/siskel-film-center-what-ever-happened-to-baby-jane/
LOCATION:Siskel Film Center\, 164 N. State St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250514T020632Z
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SUMMARY:OUT and About at the Lake: TGNC Family Beach Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joyful day of sun\, swimming\, and community at the lake—created especially for transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals\, kids\, and their families. \n\nThis is a relaxed\, affirming space to connect\, play\, and celebrate in nature. Pack your beach gear\, bring your loved ones\, and come as you are—we’ll be out and about\, together. \n\nThis event is FREE but please register to receive up to date information and to help us understand guest count for activities\, snacks and more!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-and-about-at-the-lake-tgnc-family-beach-day/
LOCATION:Hollywood Beach\, 5800 North Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250605T035836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T051834Z
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SUMMARY:Malenesss Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Malenesss Health & Wellness Summit—a transformative event dedicated to empowering Black #Gay\, #Bisexual\, and #Transgender men through health\, wellness\, and holistic well-being. \n📅 Date: Sunday 22nd June\, 2025\n📍 Location: Joe’s Bar\, 940 Weeds ST.\nChicago\, IL\, 60642\n⏰Time: 11:30 am – 6:30 pm\n🎟️ Register For Free: https://malenesss.org/registration/ \nThis summit brings together top health experts\, wellness coaches\, and thought leaders to discuss key issues.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/malenesss-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Joe’s On Weed St.\, 940 Weed St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250619T004643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T004643Z
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SUMMARY:It's a Family Affair: Affinity's Annual Pride Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Where them fans at?! \nIt’s Pride time and summer cookout time\, y’all! Come hang with your Affinity family at our Annual Pride Family Picnic on Sunday\, June 22\, from 12-4pm at Dan Ryan Woods- East\, Grove 13. This event is free and open to all people of all ages. \nLimited food will be available\, and this is a family-style picnic\, so bring your fave eats\, drinks\, and picnic set-up. The DJ will bring the music\, while you bring the moves and your beautiful selves. \nAlthough this event is free of charge\, we’re requesting RSVPs for a headcount and to keep in touch with people who attend and support our community events and programming. For more info\, refer to the event FAQ or e-mail info@affinity95.org. \nNow\, get those fans\, grills\, and lawn chairs ready. Thanks\, and see you at the cookout on Sunday\, June 22!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/its-a-family-affair-affinitys-annual-pride-family-picnic/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods\, 8700 S Western Avenue Grove 13\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,outdoor,sports-recreation,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250605T053516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T233616Z
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SUMMARY:Taking Back Pride!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 22nd at 11 AM at Ida B Wells & Michigan Ave in our Taking Back Pride Rally to defend LGBTQ\, women’s\, and reproductive rights\, to protect Trans kids and education\, and to demand for the liberation for all against increased state and police violence\, homophobia\, and transphobia!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/taking-back-pride/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:activism,outdoor,pride,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T020000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250502T184012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161842Z
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SUMMARY:Eden Chicago Pride Fest Queer Party
DESCRIPTION:🏳️‍🌈 EDEN CHICAGO PRIDE FEST @ THE RIVER 🏳️‍🌈 \nPRIDE FEST’S LARGEST PARTY FOR QUEER WOMXN\, NON-BINARY\, & TRANS FRIENDS! \n🗓️ Saturday\, June 21st\n📍 The River Bar\n🥳 9pm – 2am
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/eden-chicago-pride-fest-queer-party/
LOCATION:The River Bar\, 2909 N. Sheffield Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250605T030538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T030559Z
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SUMMARY:The Event\, An LGBTQ+ Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The gayest improv show in town! Second City is celebrating pride with their house team of LGBTQ+ improvisers. Come see Second City TourCo/MainStage/ETC alums improvise with their fun queer friends. New openers every week! Featuring stand up\, original sketch\, improv and more!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-event-an-lgbtq-showcase/
LOCATION:The Second City\, 230 W. North Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250418T175131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T175131Z
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SUMMARY:Blavity House Party Summer Series: Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Blavity House Party partners with Black Yacht Weekend for the ultimate summer night.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/blavity-house-party-summer-series-chicago/
LOCATION:Joy District\, 112 W Hubbard St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250619T023433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T023455Z
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SUMMARY:JoyFest 2025 Chicago
DESCRIPTION:In memory of Piper Louise Forsen. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn support of local mutual aid groups and the Joy of Piper Foundation. \nIn defiance of those who seek to deny the right to self-expression. \nPiper Forsen was a transfemme who fought for social justice\, engaged in mutual aid\, and brought joy and kindness to everyone she knew. This show intends to honor her legacy by raising money for trans mutual aid groups in Chicago\, along with the Joy of Piper Foundation\, a charity created by her parents that aims to bring resources and help to marginalized people. \nPlease JOYn us! \n\n\n\nIn memory of Piper Louise Forsen. \nIn support of local mutual aid groups and the Joy of Piper Foundation.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/joyfest-2025-chicago/
LOCATION:City Hall East Entrance\, 838 W Kinzie St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:public-memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250521T222326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T044811Z
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SUMMARY:DJ GLORIA Presents: Pre-Pride Party "WE LOVE THE 80S & 90S"
DESCRIPTION:PRE-PRIDE PARTY “WE LOVE THE 80S & 90S” \nCome join us at The Dandy Crown for a night of nostalgia as we celebrate the 80s and 90s before Pride kicks off! Dust off your leg warmers\, grab your neon scrunchies\, and get ready to dance to all the hits from these iconic decades. Whether you’re a Madonna fan or a Nirvana enthusiast\, this party is for you! Let’s boogie down and show our love for the 80s and 90s in style. See you there!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dj-gloria-presents-pre-pride-party-we-love-the-80s-90s/
LOCATION:Dandy Crown\, 694 North Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250619T020719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T020820Z
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SUMMARY:Old Town School of Folk Music: Queer Song Circle
DESCRIPTION:Have you been working on your own original music and would like a space to sing through a song or two with other likeminded queer folks? \nJoin Nate Kistler (and Josh Ruebeck) for the Queer Song Circle. You may either sing for supportive feedback or just sing for the sake of singing\, it’s just important that you are singing and that your songs are being heard. \nThis is a workshop intended for queer folks who are working on original music and who feel comfortable enough to sing in front of a crowd. All experience levels welcome.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/old-town-school-of-folk-music-queer-song-circle/
LOCATION:Old Town School of Folk Music\, 4544 North Lincoln Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music,education,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T235900
DTSTAMP:20260503T055658
CREATED:20250502T214942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T002423Z
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SUMMARY:The Lesbian Social Club: Pride Fest Take Over
DESCRIPTION:🌈🔥 PRIDE FEST TAKEOVER ALERT 🔥🌈 \nThe Lesbian Social Club is TAKING OVER Pride Fest at D.S. Tequila for 10 HOURS of nonstop vibes\, beats\, and queer joy! Join us Saturday\, June 21st from 2PM–12AM for the ultimate indoor + outdoor LESBIAN DAY PARTY you won’t want to miss! \n🎧 Featuring the HOTTEST lesbian DJs\n🍹 Cold drinks\, sunshine\, & pure pride energy\n💃 A full day of dancing\, community & celebration\n🎟️ All tickets offer the same access – but prices go up as tiers sell out\, so grab yours EARLY before they’re gone! \nLet’s make HERstory at Pride Fest!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-lesbian-social-club-pride-fest-take-over/
LOCATION:D.S. Tequila\, 3352 N Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride
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