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SUMMARY:The Black Arts Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago (BACA) announces a free Town Hall Discussion: Chicago’s Black Arts Organizations…What We Can Do on Monday\, February 9\, 2026\, from 7-9pm at Black Ensemble Theater\, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago. The event is presented in association with Goodman Theatre’s 100 Free Acts of Theatre. The discussion\, followed by a light reception\, is free and open to the public. Reservations are required at bacachi.org/events-programs. \nModerated by Amina Dickerson\, Chicago professionals\, representing the spectrum of artistic disciplines\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, film\, visual and literary arts\, will be on hand to remind us of the richness and national renown of Chicago’s artistic organizations. They will also discuss the pressing challenges faced by Black arts organizations\, artists\, and arts groups\, notably in funding\, audience support\, stewardship and development of talent pipelines. \nAs moderator\, Dickerson will call upon her 35-year career\, with senior leadership roles in the non-profit\, arts\, corporate and philanthropy sectors to guide the discussion of the role and current status of Black arts. She will be joined by a distinguished panel that includes award winning female vocalist Lucy Smith; musician Shawn Wallace; theatre director Ron OJ Parson; visual artists and gallery owners Andre and Francis Guichard\, Emmy nominee and founder of Black Film Magazine Creative Cypher Troy Pryor; and Joel Hall Dancers & Center Executive Director Joseph Pindelski. \nAs national funding for the arts\, especially the minority arts\, is being reduced\, demeaned\, ignored\, and almost erased\, and following BACA’s mission and purpose\, “to increase interaction\, communication and development of black arts organizations and artists\, while delivering programs that increase their visibility\, marketability\, stability\, and sustainability\,” Town Halls and Panel Discussions\, like this one\, support Chicago’s arts organizations\, and in turn\, our artists.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-black-arts-town-hall/
LOCATION:Black Ensemble Theater\, 4450 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,education,networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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SUMMARY:Playback In Love: Based On Your True Love Stories
DESCRIPTION:Love is in the air and the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble is here to celebrate and share your own unique stories about love in all its many forms through the art of Playback Theatre- an interactive form of improvisational theatre centered around stories from the audience. \nFrom tales of lifelong friendships and marriages spanning decades\, to awkward first dates and the beginning sparks of romance\, we invite you to share all your stories of love and watch as they are brought to life right in front of your eyes through improv and music. Bring that new crush from Bumble\, your bestie you haven’t seen in ages\, or come solo to find community and connection through the stories that are shared. \nDoors at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/playback-in-love-based-on-your-true-love-stories-2/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T203000
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SUMMARY:Playback in Love: Based on Your True Love Stories
DESCRIPTION:Love is in the air and the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble is here to celebrate and share your own unique stories about love in all its many forms through the art of Playback Theatre- an interactive form of improvisational theatre centered around stories from the audience. \nFrom tales of lifelong friendships and marriages spanning decades\, to awkward first dates and the beginning sparks of romance\, we invite you to share all your stories of love and watch as they are brought to life right in front of your eyes through improv and music. Bring that new crush from Bumble\, your bestie you haven’t seen in ages\, or come solo to find community and connection through the stories that are shared. \nDoors at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/playback-in-love-based-on-your-true-love-stories-3/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
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SUMMARY:Cookie Decorating with Folkmade Cookies at EcoShip!
DESCRIPTION:Learn to decorate four Valentine themed sugar cookie designs with step-by-step instructions at a local non for profit! This class is BYOB – so grab a drink and let’s decorate! \nFolkmade Cookies is a queer\, woman owned custom cookie business. Ashley uses homemade vanilla and fresh farm eggs to make delicious cookies topped with royal icing that bring your event to the next level. \nEcoShip is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that collects shipping materials from Chicagoland communities and distributes them to businesses and individuals for reuse. I receive all of my paper from them to fill custom cookie boxes!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cookie-decorating-with-folkmade-cookies-at-ecoship/
LOCATION:EcoShip\, 1947 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,networking-mixer,workshop
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SUMMARY:Sparks Valentine’s Dating Night at The Vig Old Town
DESCRIPTION:Ditch the apps and spark something real. Join Sparks Dating for a chic Valentine’s mixer designed for genuine\, in-person connections.\n💖 Sparks Valentine’s Dating Night at The Vig Old Town 💖\n📅 February 11 ⏰ 7–9 PM 📍 The Vig Old Town |\n✨ What to Expect 🍸 Valentine-themed welcome cocktail\n💬 Light icebreakers to get the conversation flowing\n🎉 Fun\, optional mixers to build chemistry\nNo awkward first dates — just good vibes\, real conversations\, and the chance to meet someone special.\nRSVP now and let the sparks fly. ✨
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sparks-valentines-dating-night-at-the-vig-old-town/
LOCATION:The Vig\, 1527 North Wells Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating
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SUMMARY:T4T Valentine's Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join Transmasc Society and tboysofchicago for our first ever T4T mixer!! Open to all who are Trans/GNC identifying. Meet friends\, lovers\, and more. Wristbands provided. Blue=Looking for friends White= Open to anything Pink= Looking for love \nWanna keep up with TMS? Follow us @transmascsociety to keep up on announcements and events! (By attending TMS events\, you consent to photos being taken and used for social media promotion; please let a leader know if you prefer to not by photographed or use your own discretion)
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/t4t-valentines-mixer/
LOCATION:Big Mini Putt Club\, 3655 N Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating,games-trivia,networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:Imagination Party- Ball Edition
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Afro-Camp Masquerade\nThis is not just a gala — it’s an immersive theatrical production where guests don’t just attend\, they become part of the spectacle.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/imagination-party-ball-edition/
LOCATION:Zhoub Art Center\, 1029 W. 35th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,gala
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T210000
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SUMMARY:Fold By Isabella Limosnero
DESCRIPTION:Multidisciplinary artist Isabella Limosnero (House of DOV) combines physical storytelling\, choreographed movement and live music in this piece examining how ancestral stories are stored in the body. \nIsabella returns to the 1700 Theater after premiering Heavy Objects and Light Movements in the 2023 LookOut series. Originally from Ohlone land\, known as Gilroy\, CA\, they moved to the Chicagoland area in 2021 and have since produced pieces with other Chicago-based artists such as Project Bound\, Meredith Dincolo at the University of Chicago\, Momentum Sensorium through High Concept Labs and the Chicago Cultural Center. They have also held artist residencies at Ragdale and most recently at Links Hall with Amanda Maraist. \nTo read more and connect with them\, you can find Isabella at @isabellalimosnero on IG\, or at www.isabellaglimosnero.com. 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/fold-by-isabella-limosnero/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
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SUMMARY:Playback In Love: Based On Your True Love Stories
DESCRIPTION:Love is in the air and the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble is here to celebrate and share your own unique stories about love in all its many forms through the art of Playback Theatre- an interactive form of improvisational theatre centered around stories from the audience. From tales of lifelong friendships and marriages spanning decades\, to awkward first dates and the beginning sparks of romance\, we invite you to share all your stories of love and watch as they are brought to life right in front of your eyes through improv and music. Bring that new crush from Bumble\, your bestie you haven’t seen in ages\, or come solo to find community and connection through the stories that are shared. \nPresented by Center on Halsted.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/playback-in-love-based-on-your-true-love-stories/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
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SUMMARY:Third Annual All 80's Prom featuring Tributosaurus
DESCRIPTION:Hello Past (and Future) Promgoers!\nSkip the overpriced Valentine’s Day dinner and come party with us instead!\nJoin us for the 3rd Annual All 80’s Prom! If you attended either of the past Proms- then you’ll know just how epic this party is!\nChicago’s all-star band Tributosaurus will be rocking your favorite hits from the decade that gave us artists like Duran Duran\, U2\, Prince\, Madonna\, etc. A professional photographer\, Lynn Persin\, will be on hand to capture everyone in their full prom-night glory. (80’s attire is encouraged but not required – we leave that up to you). \nCome early for free promo photos in front of our authentic 80’s prom backdrop\, then dance\, sing and party like it’s 1989 and remember – Prom isn’t just for High Schoolers!Get your tickets while you can! \nTheater on the Lake\n2401 N Lake Shore Drive\n6:30PM – Doors\n8:00PM – Show\n21+ Show\nWe expect this show to sell out. \nTickets\nGeneral Admission: $50.00 – standing room only ticket. Limited seating is available in the bar area of our venue and band can be heard throughout our space. If you do wish to grab a spot to sit\, we encourage you to arrive when doors open. \nAll sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. \nTransportation/Parking\nLimited valet parking available. There is convenient taxi/Uber drop-off in our circle drive located at Fullerton and Lake Shore Drive. There is paid parking available at Lincoln Park Zoo. Discounted parking vouchers for the LP Zoo lot are available to purchase from Theater on the Lake for $17. You can purchase the voucher upon your arrival at Theater on the Lake.\nThere is also metered parking at the harbor parking lot located at Cannon and Fullerton. Additionally\, there is free street parking located on Cannon just north of Fullerton. \nAccessibility & Accommodations\nTheater on the Lake is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Guests who need special accommodations for seating or other assistance\, please purchase your tickets now\, and then contact info@theateronthelake.com to make arrangements at least 5-days prior to the show. \nBeverages\nFull bar service will be available when doors open at 6:30pm and ending approximately an hour after the show. \nFood\nFood will be available for purchase between 6:30pm and the set-break (approximately 9:30pm). Offerings include cheeseburger sliders\, fried chicken sliders\, hummus wraps\, and other snacks items. The Lakefront Restaurant will be closed for the evening and reservations will not be available. Outside food and drink is not allowed.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/third-annual-all-80s-prom-featuring-tributosaurus/
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,dating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T233000
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SUMMARY:Zero Feet Away\, a Queer Dating Event
DESCRIPTION:Tired of swiping into the void? Ready to find your person without the hour-long trek to the city? It’s time to bring the heat to the burbs! \nJoin us at Cantina52 in Downtown Crystal Lake for the ultimate queer dating experience. We’re turning up the volume for the Alphabet Mafia with a night designed to help you make real-world connections in a space that’s loud\, proud\, and local.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/zero-feet-away-a-queer-dating-event/
LOCATION:Cantina52\, 52 Brink St\, CRYSTAL LAKE\, IL\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
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SUMMARY:The Outsiders with Chicago House
DESCRIPTION:Join Chicago House at “The Outsiders” for an exclusive experience. Mingle with fellow theater lovers and connect with our leadership team to learn about the exciting work happening at Chicago House. We only have a limited number of tickets available for the February 18th performance so don’t wait on this chance to immerse yourself in this classic exploration of loyalty\, empathy\, and self-discovery!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-outsiders-with-chicago-house/
LOCATION:Cadillace Palace Theatre\, 151 W Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T210000
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SUMMARY:Girl\, I Guess Voter Guide & Senate Candidate Nick Uniejewski join Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show
DESCRIPTION:Get the late night talk show experience without heading to NYC or LA! \nThe Not That Late Show is a POC- and queer-led late-night talk show hosted by Justin Swinson\, featuring an ensemble of Chicago comedians debuting brand-new material each month. NTLS is just like the late night talk shows you would see on TV (Colbert\, The Daily Show\, Last Week Tonight\, etc.)\, but with a Chicago focus. Taking place every third Wednesday at The Lincoln Lodge\, the show blends sketch comedy\, sharp interviews\, and live music from emerging local artists. Past guests have included Mayor Brandon Johnson; Writer and Educator Dr. Eve L. Ewing; Viral Chicago Attorney\, Rachel Cohen; and Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK among others. \nThis month we’ll be joined by Stephanie Skora of the Girl\, I Guess Progressive Voter Guide\, and State Senate Candidate Nick Uniejewski.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/girl-i-guess-voter-guide-senate-candidate-nick-uniejewski-join-chicagos-late-night-talk-show/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T210000
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SUMMARY:WE ARE PAT // screening and Q&A with filmmaker Rowan Haber
DESCRIPTION:WE ARE PAT explores the evolution of gender identity and comedy from the ’90s to the present day through the lens of the iconic Saturday Night Live sketch\, “It’s Pat.” The film examines Pat’s origins as a joke rooted in the cultural anxiety of the ’90s around gender while drawing striking parallels to today’s culture wars around transness and queerness. Trans and non-binary comedians and culture-makers reimagine and rewrite the original Pat sketches\, using camp and humor to reclaim and re-envision an iconic character in American comedy. The film explores humor as both a tool of oppression and a radical force for change. Beyond comedy\, WE ARE PAT raises complex questions: How does art age? What responsibility does a creator have as cultural values evolve? Can we reclaim narratives that once mocked us\, transforming pain into laughter\, visibility\, and ultimately\, our own creations? (Rowan Haber\, United States\, 2025\, 86 minutes\, DCP) \nFollowing the screening\, director Rowan Haber will be joined by Bel Olid (Assistant Instructional Professor in Catalan and Spanish) for a Q&A. \nDirector Rowan Haber is an aesthetically-minded Writer/Director. An MFA graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts\, they were a Sundance Momentum Fellow\, a Sundance New Frontier Lab and Art of Practice Fellow. They were selected for the Universal Pictures Directing Lab\, AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women\, Film Independent’s Episodic Lab and Project Involve\, Outfest’s Screenwriting Lab\, and were a shadowing director on FX’s Pose. They were featured on The Alice Initiative’s 2018 list of directors ready to helm studio films\, Indiewire’s 8 Best Trans Directors Working Today\, and have been a fellow at Yaddo\, MacDowell and UCross Artist Residencies. \nBel Olid is a writer\, translator\, Assistant Instructional Professor in Catalan and Spanish at the Romance Languages & Literatures Department and Affiliated Professor at the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality\, both at University of Chicago. They became known in 2010 with the Documenta prize for their novel Una terra solitària. That same year\, they were also the recipient of the Rovelló essay prize for their book Les heroïnes contrataquen. Models literaris contra l’universal masculí a la literatura infantil i juvenil. In 2012 they won the Roc Boronat prize for La mala reputación\, a brief narrative that was widely acclaimed by critics and readers alike. They are a regular contributor to cultural media and the written press\, such as the newspaper Ara\, the magazines Caràcters and Tentacles and the cultural web Núvol. They presided the Conseil Européen des Associations de Traducteurs Littéraires (CEATL) and the association of Catalan writers\, Associació d’Escriptors en Llengua Catalana (AELC). They have published the short-stories Vents més salvatges (‘Wilder Winds’) and the illustrated albums Gegantíssima and Viure amb la Hilda\, awarded with the Apel·les Mestres. \nPresented by the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality with support from the Film Studies Center. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Doors open thirty minutes prior to showtime.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/we-are-pat-screening-and-qa-with-filmmaker-rowan-haber/
LOCATION:Film Studies Center at the University of Chicago\, 5811 S Ellis Ave\, Cobb Hall 307\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:film,panel-conversation
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SUMMARY:Blast Off Boobies
DESCRIPTION:Benefit event with cannabis consumption brand samples and fundraising for a ftm cannabis influencer top surgery @hashixavi on ig
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/blast-off-boobies/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:2736 w north ave\, 2736 w north ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,shopping,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T210000
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SUMMARY:Paint Yoni with Watercolors (co-ed)
DESCRIPTION:Creating a world where our yonis are respected & honored. We will be exploring feminine power through watercolors and sharing experiences. Reclaiming our YONI (vagina). You’re encouraged to take a picture of your or loves ones’ to paint. \nAges 18+\nAll genders are welcome\nNo art experience is needed. You will be guided basic drawing and watercolor painting. There will be floor and table seating. Must arrive by 6:55p. \n📸 a picture of a yoni (outside gentiles\, labia)\, additional floor cushions\, beverage/ alcohol beverage is allowed if over 21 \n🎟️ $30 per person. Event caps at 20. Deadline to register is Feb 18 unless sold out\nRegister: https://forms.gle/sKULxFyXSXN6c72d9 \n2 volunteers are needed to help set up\, greet door\, clean up in exchange for admission. email ourvibrantcommunity@gmail.com \n🏫: Soma Gardens (formerly Soma Arts)\, 5215 N Ravenswood Ave unit 309 · Chicago. dial #307 on intercom. Take 3 flights of stairs to suite 309.\nInfo on Soma https://www.meetup.com/kundaliniakal/ \n🚗: plenty of off-street free parking \n*Email ourvibrantcommunity@gmail.com if interested in getting on the list for a women only Paint Yoni. \nRefunds are granted upon canceled events only. \n——————————————————- \nVibrant Arts is a creative force dedicated to infusing communities with creative engagement for yOur well-being. Rhiannon Gurley is an Expressive Arts Facilitator\, weaving together visual art\, movement\, and music to create experiences that spark empowerment\, wellness\, and community connection. She incorporates plant-based art materials with the goal of being 90% eco-friendly and provides adaptive arts for individuals with diverse needs. \nA nationally award-winning and published artist\, she is a graduate of the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission’s Community Arts program and a recipient of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s 40 Under 40 award. Trained in shamanism\, energy work\, and creativity coaching\, she brings soulful depth and embodied wisdom to all she creates. \nTAILORED for YOU:\n• Social Art Parties for all ages\n• Mindfulness Arts Workshops\n• Community Art for Fests & Fundraisers \nCHOOSE YOUR CONNECTION\nhttps://linktr.ee/vibrantartswithrhiannon
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/paint-yoni-with-watercolors-co-ed/
LOCATION:Soma Garden\, 5215 N Ravenswood Ave unit 309\, chicago\, il
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20251209T232524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T174427Z
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SUMMARY:Project Bound Dance Presents Smoking Meat
DESCRIPTION:Under the direction of Ashley Deran and Emily Loar\, Project Bound Dance is a Chicago-based modern dance group rooted in the practice of collaboration. Interweaving partnering and choreography inspired by epic fantasy worldbuilding\, Smoking Meat deliciously questions what we give up of ourselves in the pursuit of physical and social safety. \nSmoking Meat was created by Deran and Loar\, in collaboration with performing dance artists\, and is performed by Kathryn Hetrick\, Emily Loar\, Ali Lorenz and Sarah Morimoto. Costumes by Jeff Hancock\, Sound Design by Ashley Deran\, Original Text by Emily Loar\, and Prop Construction by Rachel Hartmann. \nProject Bound Dance also acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council. 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/project-bound-dance-presents-smoking-meat/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20260119T180748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T024448Z
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SUMMARY:AHF presents Ohh Mamma!!
DESCRIPTION:You’ve never seen Mamma Mia like this! \nJoin us for a wild and raunchy celebration of International Condom Day\, featuring performances by RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 6 winner Kylie Sonique Love\, show-stopping dance numbers\, and all the ABBA-fueled drama your heart desires. Tickets are free\, but going fast\, so get yours today.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ahf-presents-ohh-mamma/
LOCATION:Harris Theater\, 205 E Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:burlesque,cabaret,drag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T040000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20260206T013809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T160342Z
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SUMMARY:CircuitMOM Takeover: Charlie's Carnival
DESCRIPTION:We are back at Charlie’s Chicago on Friday\, Feb. 20th from 11pm til 4am with Ron Geronimo and Ed Wood spinning Circuit\, House\, and Tech House while House Queens Pixel and Persephone Brooklyn keep you spinning on the dance floor.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/circuitmom-takeover-charlies-carnival/
LOCATION:Charlie’s Chicago\, 3726 North Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20260204T213858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T214113Z
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20260130T190702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T191221Z
UID:10001537-1771668000-1771689600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Uptown United and the local business\, non-profit\, and cultural organizations on Argyle Street in 2026 as we continue the annual tradition going back 40+ years of celebrating the Lunar New Year along the Argyle commercial corridor in Uptown! To welcome the Year of the Horse\, we’ll be hosting the Lunar New Year Parade on Saturday February 21st (kick-off at 1:00pm sharp at Argyle & Sheridan) featuring 20+ local community groups\, cultural institutions\, dancers and performers! In addition\, a number of local organizations are planning pop-ups with family-friendly activities between 10:30am-4:00pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/argyle-lunar-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Argyle & Sheridan\, Argyle & Sheridan\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,festival,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20260126T204718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T204845Z
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SUMMARY:Be Our Sweetheart Brunch
DESCRIPTION:As Valentine’s Day approaches\, the Affinity Team thought we’d pop the question. \nWill you be our sweetheart? \nWhether your answer is yes or no\, we invite you and your sweetheart(s)- whether a partner\, friend\, or family member- to Affinity’s “Be Our Sweetheart Brunch” on Saturday\, February 21\, from 11am-2pm at our space\, located at 2850 South Wabash Avenue\, Ste. 108 (rear entrance). \nSome pastries\, sides\, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Add to the spread by bringing a dish\, side\, or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. \nWe look forward to brunch\, music\, fellowship\, and fun. What could be better than that?! \nPlease RSVP by Wednesday\, February 18\, at 5pm CST at bit.ly/SweetheartBrunch (case-sensitive). \nThanks\, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/be-our-sweetheart-brunch/
LOCATION:Affinity Community Services\, 2850 S Wabash Ste 108\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:brunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20260212T054718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T054718Z
UID:10001556-1771680600-1771687800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret's "The EX Files"
DESCRIPTION:Coming this February… The Ex-Files examines the unsolved cases of past relationships—classified incidents of heartbreak\, rage\, passion\, and emotional trauma. Hear all our stories of close encounters of the love kind. \nThe truth is out there. \nAnd we dated it. \nJoin us February 21 at Sidetrack. Grab a round (and maybe even a shot) and start commiserating at 1. Then\, meet us in glass bar at 1:30 to watch our performers entertain you with The Ex-Files. \nWe’re not done at Sidetrack! We look forward to seeing you next month on March 22 as we embrace the season with our March Madness show.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lakeside-pride-wilde-cabarets-the-ex-files/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20260128T060339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T060339Z
UID:10001523-1771686000-1771693200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Hockey and BSA Open Skate
DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, Chicago Pride Hockey has made a welcoming space on the ice for LGBTQ+ folks with a passion for hockey. But for those new to Pride Hockey… This one’s for you! \nJoin us at Blackhawks Ice Center (formerly Fifth Third Arena) for a community open skate event February 21st from 2-5pm! \nSkate with friends on the Blackhawk’s home turf AND raise funds for Brave Space Alliance\, Chicago’s Black\, trans founded LGBTQ+ center on the South Side of Chicago. \nYour registration includes the cost of skate rental\, but if you want to raise a little more\, get yourself a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Heated Rivalry jersey or exclusive Chicago Blackhawks memorabilia!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-pride-hockey-and-bsa-open-skate/
LOCATION:Blackhawks Ice Center\, 1801 W Jackson Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20260122T181407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T024325Z
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SUMMARY:Lesbian Dinner & Dancing w/ Lesbian Fronted Band Midnight Iris!
DESCRIPTION:❄️ Winter blues? We’ve got the cure. 🎶 \nSAT 2/21/26 @6PM \nCome out for an unforgettable night with Midnight Iris\, a lesbian-fronted band bringing great acoustic music\, dancing\, and all the good vibes. COME EARLY FOR AN AWESOME ITALIAN DINNER! \n✔️ Private room for our lesbian meetup groups 🏳️‍🌈\n✔️ Full restaurant menu for an awesome dinner or small plates and cocktails🍸\n✔️ Dance floor area 🕺 \nSeats are limited—don’t wait! \nDoor open at 6pm\, band plays 7pm to 10pm! Open until midnight. \nLarge parking lot behind and adjacent to restaurant. \nCover charge is $10 at the door/cash. Please bring exact change. \n*Dinner at additional charge based on menu proces. \n***OR GET TIX IN ADVANCE FOR $8 AND YOU MAY RESERVE A TABLE AT A 4 PERSON MINIMUM \nTEXT ANGIE GIA AT 815-435-6700 FOR EARLY BIRD 🐦 TICKET SALES! ON SALE UNTIL 2/15/26!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lesbian-dinner-dancing-w-lesbian-fronted-band-midnight-iris/
LOCATION:Antonio Ristorante\, 280 N Rohlwing Rd\, Itasca\, IL\, 60143\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20260204T215345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T215345Z
UID:10001540-1771768800-1771774200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Transmasc Society - Groove with the Guys
DESCRIPTION:Join Aicha and TMS for TBoy Dance Class!! Learn dance steps and choreography in an affirming space. $5-15 sliding scale. Dress in clothes you can move and sweat in\, and bring a full water bottle! \nWanna keep up with TMS? Follow us @transmascsociety to keep up on announcements and events! (By attending TMS events\, you consent to photos being taken and used for social media promotion; please let a leader know if you prefer to not by photographed or use your own discretion)
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transmasc-society-groove-with-the-guys/
LOCATION:Bim Bom Studios\, 5226 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20260204T223333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T223403Z
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SUMMARY:Artemis Singers Fundraiser HamBINGO
DESCRIPTION:Artemis Singers\, www.artemissingers.org\, Chicago’s Lesbian Feminist Chorus\, is holding a Fundraiser at 7 p.m.\, Sunday\, February 22\, at Hamburger Mary’s\, 1055 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.\, Chicago. Suggested donation: $20. Play Bingo for a chance to win custom-designed prizes from Artemis. Make reservations by 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. HamBINGO https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/83c2e6ea-d099-4d72-ae37-2ce1270a7cea/reserve?partySize=2&dateTime=2026-02-22T18:00:00.000-06:00 If you can’t attend the Feb. 22 HamBINGO\, you can still donate to Artemis Singers: https://artemissingers.org/donate-now/ The nonprofit Artemis Singers is raising funds to support its hosting of the July 2026 Sister Singers Network (SSN) Choral Festival in Chicago\, featuring 20 feminist choruses from around the U.S. \nFor more information\, email info@artemissingers.org or call (773) 764-4465. Artemis Singers is a 501(c)3 not for profit corporation.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/artemis-singers-fundraiser-hambingo-sunday-february-22/
LOCATION:Hamburger Mary’s\, 1055 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.\, CHICAGO\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,culinary,games-trivia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20260205T202330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T202330Z
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SUMMARY:ESTRANY RIU (Strange River)
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts invites you to join us for our next Queer Expression Film Fest screening at FACETS Film Forum\, part of our ongoing Gay Movie of the Month series. \nWhile cycling along the Danube with his family\, 16-year-old Didac encounters a mysterious boy in the river. This unexpected meeting alters the course of their journey\, stirring hidden tensions and shifting the family dynamic in subtle but profound ways. Beautifully shot and quietly mesmerizing\, ESTRANY RIU unfolds as a tender\, poetic coming-of-age story—an atmospheric exploration of adolescence\, desire\, and the fragile bonds that hold a family together.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/estrany-riu-strange-river/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20260122T175739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T175739Z
UID:10001513-1772128800-1772134200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:CENSORSHIP and related acts of authoritarian desperation
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to register for an upcoming public conversation hosted by the DePaul Humanities Center as part of this year’s Present Tense Series. \nOn Thursday\, February 26\, we will host CENSORSHIP\, a conversation exploring censorship as a persistent issue affecting culture\, politics\, academic discourse\, and public expression. This event is presented by the DHC as part of DePaul’s “Present TENSE” series\, which provides space to think about and talk through political and social changes against the backdrop of history. \nSpeakers include: \nMichael Berry\nUCLA professor specializing in contemporary Chinese literature\, film\, and cultural politics in a global context. \nSarah Schulman\nNorthwestern professor\, writer\, and cultural critic\, whose work examines power\, scapegoating\, and public memory. \nBrenda Azucena Muñoz Yáñez\nA communication researcher at Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila focused on digital media and cultural analysis. \nThe Present Tense Series highlights conversations that address urgent questions of our moment and explores how the humanities help us understand and respond to them. This event continues that mission by asking who controls speech\, whose voices are silenced\, and why censorship matters now.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/censorship-and-related-acts-of-authoritarian-desperation/
LOCATION:DePaul University – Lincoln Park Student Center\, 2250 N. Sheffield Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20260212T055126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T055126Z
UID:10001559-1772132400-1772139600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Queer Connections Presents: Black Queer Histories  “A Conversation with Author Darius Bost”
DESCRIPTION:Queer Connections: Men of Color + Allies would like to host an intimate book launch and author conversation celebrating the work of Darius Bost\, award-winning scholar and co-author of a groundbreaking new book that centers Black queer voices across U.S. history.\nThe evening would feature a moderated panel-style interview with Darius Bost\, highlighting key themes from the book and exploring the intersection of Black history\, queerness\, gender expression\, and liberation movements. This conversation would be followed by a brief audience Q&A and an opportunity to connect over drinks. \nEvent Host: Mycall Akeem Riley\nAbout the Book\nThis landmark work is the first Black history text to center queer voices\, tracing the lives and contributions of LGBTQ+ Black Americans from slavery to the present day. Co-authored by Professors C. Riley Snorton and Darius Bost as part of Beacon Press’ award-winning ReVisioning History series\, the book examines how gender and sexual expression have always been integral to Black freedom struggles.\nThrough powerful storytelling and historical analysis\, the book uplifts figures such as Josephine Baker\, Bayard Rustin\, Private Cathay Williams\, and Amanda Milan\, while also addressing the marginalization\, criminalization\, and resistance of Black queer and trans communities. It ultimately reframes Black and LGBTQ+ history as deeply interconnected. \nAudience & Format\nOpen to everyone of all ages
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-connections-presents-black-queer-histories-a-conversation-with-author-darius-bost/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,panel-conversation
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