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SUMMARY:LGBTQ Care Fair 2025: Caring is Our Love Language
DESCRIPTION:Join The Care Plan & Affinity Community Services for the LGBTQ Care Fair: Caring is Our Love Language on Sunday\, October 12\, from 12-5pm at the Beverly Arts Center! Open to people of all identities and orientations. \nThis gathering is an opportunity to connect in care\, conversation\, and community\, and explore the ins and outs\, as well as the ups and downs\, of caregiving\, including the following: \n\nLevels of Care: Home Health\, Palliative & Hospice Care\nABCDs of Medicare\nPanel: Let’s Talk About Sex & Intimacy\nPlus self-care\, health screenings\, tech tutorials\, and call-to-action stations!\n\nWe look forward to seeing you on October 12th! \nWarm Regards\,The Care Plan & Affinity Teams
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-care-fair-2025-caring-is-our-love-language/
LOCATION:Beverly Arts Center\, 2407 West 111th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,networking-mixer,wellness,workshop
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SUMMARY:Fall Into Fun: TGNC Family field day
DESCRIPTION:Fall into Fun: TGNC Family Field Day is a celebration of joy\, community\, and belonging for families with transgender and gender-nonconforming members. \nThis free\, family-friendly event will feature classic field day games\, inclusive activities\, arts and crafts and more. Snacks and drinks will be available throughout the day! This is a day of opportunities to connect and be in community with other families and organizations. Activities and games are designed for the whole family\, all ages are welcome and encouraged to join us! \nThis event will have sign language interpreters and a sensory tent for those who need it. If you need additional accessibility needs please let us know in your registration. \nDon’t forget to purchase your field day shirt ahead of time at a discounted rate! Bring your family\, your friends\, and your brightest energy—we can’t wait to welcome you into a space where everyone is celebrated exactly as they are.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/fall-into-fun-tgnc-family-field-day/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:games-trivia,sports-recreation,support-group,volunteer,wellness,workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T160000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Pride Collage Workshop with Kimm Topping
DESCRIPTION:Join Kimm Topping\, author of Generation Queer\, for a creative mixed-media collage workshop exploring LGBTQIA+ history and activism through art. Participants will use historical images\, dried florals\, and personal stories to create meaningful pieces. \nAccessibility \nNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtq-pride-collage-workshop-with-kimm-topping/
LOCATION:Merlo Branch of Chicago Public Library\, 644 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
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SUMMARY:Come From Away
DESCRIPTION:RUNS Through October 12\, 2025\nBook\, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein\nDirected by Trent Stork\nWelcome to the rock—a safe space at the end of the world. \nNominated for 7 Tony Awards\, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.\nChicago-area Premiere. \n9/11/2001… 38 airplanes\, 6\,579 stranded passengers from 100 countries\, 1 small town in Newfoundland. Before they have a clue what’s happening\, thousands of passengers are diverted to the town of Gander\, doubling its population and putting the townsfolk to the test. \nBased on astonishing true events and hundreds of hours of interviews with the townspeople and the “come from aways” (aka stranded passengers) who were welcomed with open arms\, you’ll experience the spirit of small-town generosity that helped the healing begin. Full of songs that celebrate kinship and grit\, Come From Away’s message is simple and significant: in this day and age\, it’s more important than ever for kindness to reach across the borders.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/come-from-away/
LOCATION:Paramount Theater\, 23 E Galena Blvd.\, Aurora\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T200000
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SUMMARY:Dance Divas Triple Threat
DESCRIPTION:3 Shows Oct 11 – 12\nThey sing\, act\, DANCE. Join us for an evening of high heels and high camp as famous “triple threat” Dance Divas of stage and screen are portrayed by the Chicago dance community. \nDon’t miss the chance to kick things off in true diva style Saturday at 6:30 PM. Main floor tickets include access to this exclusive pre-show event\, which includes cocktails\, hor d’oeuvres and premier seating.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dance-divas-triple-threat/
LOCATION:The Rhapsody Theater\, 1328 W Morse Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,dance-dj,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T213000
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SUMMARY:Composer Showcase Featuring the Ravinia Steans Institute
DESCRIPTION:Ear Taxi Festival is proud to partner with Ravinia’s Steans Institute to present Sabrina Langlois\, soprano\, Joanne Evans\, mezzo-soprano\, and Brent Funderburk\, piano for an evening of freshly composed art songs. Paul Novak’s “youth” sets a text by Chicago-based poet Victoria Flanagan and explores ghosts and haunting as a metaphor for queerness and trauma. Liza Sobel Crane’s work “Worth” focuses on social media and how it affects users’ body image. Bradley Robin’s “bliss” charmingly explores recovering from the loss of innocence when a child’s knowledge of the world is realized. Blair Boyd writes music for a series of poems about a woman who has decided to leave society and be alone.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/composer-showcase-featuring-the-ravinia-steans-institute/
LOCATION:Rudolph Ganz Memorial Hall (7th Floor) – Roosevelt University\, 430 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T100000
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SUMMARY:Plogging after the Chicago Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Join Read & Run Chicago as we join podcaster and environmental activist Tina Muir to go “plogging” (running while picking up trash) the day after the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. \nWe love to support the marathon team as much as possible\, so let’s get out there! \nTHIS IS A FREE EVENT AND ALL ARE WELCOME!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/plogging-after-the-chicago-marathon/
LOCATION:Buckingham Fountain\, 301 S. Columbus Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T230000
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SUMMARY:DOECHII - Live from the Swamp Tour
DESCRIPTION:General Admission Only\nDoors are at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. \nThis is an AGES 17 AND OVER event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/doechii-live-from-the-swamp-tour/
LOCATION:Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom\, 1106 W Lawrence\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T180000
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SUMMARY:Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to sleigh the season at the Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market — a celebration of LGBTQ+ joy\, creativity\, and community! Our inaugural market will feature 40+ queer and ally-owned small businesses serving up the most festive holiday goods\, gifts\, and treats. Think one-of-a-kind finds with a whole lot of fabulous flair. \nEvery purchase helps power up local makers and supports the Center on Halsted—the Midwest’s leading LGBTQ+ community center\, which provides life-changing health\, wellness\, and leadership programs to more than 19\,000 individuals each year. \nMore than just a market\, Fa La La Fabulous is a place to shop\, connect\, and celebrate our community this holiday season. \nIt is free to attend and all are welcome. Suggested donation is $5 at the door.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/fa-la-la-fabulous-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20250930T050313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T050313Z
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SUMMARY:The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor Screening
DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Latinx HIV Awareness Day and Hispanic Heritage Month\, join us for an impactful evening featuring the screening of The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor. Start the evening at 6:00 PM when doors open\, followed by opening remarks from Dan Andries\, the film’s producer\, at 6:45 PM\, and the screening at 7:00 PM. \nAttendees can also explore resources at the HUB tabling\, access free HIV testing services\, and enjoy Spanish captions during the film.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-outrage-of-danny-sotomayor-screening/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T193000
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SUMMARY:Latinx Activism and Journalism Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Gerber/Hart on Wednesday October 15th at 6:30 PM for a panel discussion about Latinx Activism and Journalism with Robert Castillo\, Mona Noriega\, and Manuel Hernández-Nuñez moderated by Tracy Baim! This event will include discussion of organizations such as Alma\, Amigas Latinas\, and Queer Nation Chicago as well as the newspaper En La Vida. En La Vida is featured in Gerber/Hart’s current exhibit\, “Windy City Times @40: Breaking News. Breaking Silence” which will be available for viewing before and after the event in the Sandfield Gallery.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/latinx-activism-and-journalism-panel/
LOCATION:Gerber/Hart\, 6500 North Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20251002T182445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T151901Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Action Tank 10th Anniversary Kick Off & Awards: Moving from Stories of Resilience to Changing Systems
DESCRIPTION:About the Event \nPAT 10th Anniversary Kick Off & Awards: Moving from Stories of Resilience to Changing Systems \nOctober 16\, 2025 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. \nJenner & Block\, LLP \n353 N. Clark Street\, 45th Floor \nHosted by the Jenner & Block LGBTQ+ Forum \nEmcee: Cody LaGrow\, Emmy Award-winning journalist and national correspondent \nKeynote: Imani Rupert-Gordon\, President\, National Center for LGBTQ Rights \nContinental Breakfast. Registration required. A government issued ID must be shown at the security desk.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-action-tank-10th-anniversary-kick-off-awards-moving-from-stories-of-resilience-to-changing-systems/
LOCATION:Jenner & Block\, 353 N. Clark St.\, 45th Floor
CATEGORIES:awards,benefit-fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20250821T033211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T162754Z
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SUMMARY:Art for Life Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 16 at The Mart\nArt for Life Chicago is a juried art auction and social art event of the season\, showcasing the talents of emerging artists alongside those of established creators. \nThis event offers a chance to bring together emerging artists with established artists\, art buyers\, and art collectors. Each year\, we select a jury panel of highly accomplished interior designers and gallery owners who bring years of industry expertise and a genuine commitment to supporting the art world. Each artist is scored\, and the top artists are invited to participate in the year’s Art for Life Chicago art auction. \nArtists who choose to donate their pieces will have their work displayed and auctioned both virtually and in person during an enjoyable evening filled with cocktails\, food\, networking\, and excitement. \nArt for Life Chicago not only creates meaningful opportunities for artists\, but with all proceeds from AFLC benefiting our Excellence in Care Grants Program\, it also helps us raise essential unrestricted funds for local organizations providing care for those living with and/or impacted by HIV/AIDS. \nAdditionally\, the top three artists are invited to DIFFA Chicago’s Three for Life event the following autumn. This opportunity includes a one-night-only exhibition for these three rising artists to showcase their artwork at a downtown Chicago gallery. This intimate art show is promoted not only to DIFFA’s cultivated list of art and event lovers but also shared with local art professional establishments to ensure widespread awareness and promotion for the artists and the event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/art-for-life-chicago/
LOCATION:Merchandise Mart\, 222 Merchandise Mart Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,benefit-fundraiser,exhibit,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20250821T032257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T151832Z
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SUMMARY:Alma Chicago: 4th Annual Community Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join ALMA Chicago for an evening of celebration\, connection\, and community! We’re thrilled to host our 4th Annual Community Reception\, where we will honor the achievements and progress of the Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities in Illinois and beyond. \nEnjoy great food\, drinks\, and a night filled with engaging conversations with fellow advocates\, allies\, elected officials\, and community leaders. Your presence is vital as we celebrate our collective accomplishments\, 36 years of advocating for our communities\, and share plans for the future.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/alma-chicago-4th-annual-community-reception/
LOCATION:Barcocina Lakeview\, 2901 North Sheffield Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20250930T045546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T154854Z
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SUMMARY:Before Sunset 40+ Mixer
DESCRIPTION:40+ Mixer for singles\, couples\, throuples and more.\nBefore Sunset is a queer organization dedicated to supporting Chicagoland LGBTQIA+ nonprofits.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/before-sunset-40-mixer/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20250828T043422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T182114Z
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SUMMARY:West Loop Contemporary Fine Art Expo
DESCRIPTION:A  curated boutique expo with over 40 invitation-only fine artists offering direct sales to the public. \nThe Fall West Loop Contemporary Fine Art Expo\,\nOctober 17\, 18 & 19 \nLocated on the fabulous Randolph St. Restaurant Row \n​Chicago\nStephen M Bailey Auditorium\n​Plumbers Hall
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/west-loop-contemporary-fine-art-expo/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20251009T181937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T152004Z
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SUMMARY:An evening of poetry with Rosa Lane and Stephen Haven
DESCRIPTION:Rosa Lane will read from her 4th poetry collection\, Called Back\, a title memorializing the last two words Emily Dickinson wrote. Her poems give voice to the LGBTQ+ dimension of one of America’s greatest poets\, which draws from most recent research by Dickinson scholars. Pulitzer finalist Henri Cole had this to say about Called Back: “What marvelous\, feral\, eccentric\, sweetly erotic poems [that]…illuminate–with electrifying language –the shadows of human love.” Stephen Haven will read from his latest work\, The Flight from Meaning\, which contains meditations on American History\, on the nature of religion in our time\, and on racism and its legacy in the post-Civil Rights era. T. R. Hummer in praise of Stephen’s work had this to say: “Stephen is a poet of incisive discipline deployed in the service of a passionate\, humanistic ethos.”
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/an-evening-of-poetry-with-rosa-lane-and-stephen-haven/
LOCATION:Bookends & Beginnings\, 1620 Orrington Ave.\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201-3829\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T000000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20251009T171346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T154635Z
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SUMMARY:Sapphic Serenade: Friday Night Feelings
DESCRIPTION:SAPPHIC SERENADE is Dorothy’s queer karaoke night – hosted by our team member and bartender extraordinare\, E! Starting this May we are popping up a second night of karaoke\, hosted on the third Friday of the month from 9pm til 1am. \nDoors open at 6pm with a one hour happy hour! Our $5 karaoke door cover along with karaoke sign ups starts at 8pm and our singing kicks off at 9pm all the way til last call at 1am. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door on Campbell Ave with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 \nPhoto of E by Kennedy Cottrell
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sapphic-serenade-friday-night-feelings/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20251002T183151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153617Z
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SUMMARY:Open House Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Open House Chicago (OHC)\, one of the largest architecture and urban exploration festivals in the world\, returns to celebrate 15 years of architecture\, culture and community. This free public festival offers behind-the-scenes access to 200+ sites\, including many not normally open to the public. \nNew sites this year include the Center on Halsted and Gerber/Hart Library & Archives.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/open-house-chicago/
LOCATION:Various locations
CATEGORIES:education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20251016T152937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T152937Z
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SUMMARY:Family-Centric "No Kings" Rally
DESCRIPTION:Bring the kids\, grab the chalk\, and join me for a joyful family-friendly “No Kings Rally” pre-event this Saturday\, October 18th at 10AM at the Tin Man in Oz Park
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/family-centric-no-kings-rally/
LOCATION:Oz Park\, 2021 N. Burling St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,outdoor,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20251002T174553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T174553Z
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Envision Unlimited – Supporting Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Join other LGBTQ+ and Ally volunteers as we assist Envision Unlimited Kruger Center with transforming their program spaces so that members can decorate for Halloween with a clean slate. Dress for cleaning! \nGloves\, cleaning supplies\, and light snacks provided.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-envision-unlimited-supporting-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities/
LOCATION:Kathryn Kruger Center\, 4919 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20251009T165538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T151936Z
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SUMMARY:Northalsted Halloween Pup Crawl
DESCRIPTION:From Aldine to Cornelia\, you and your 4-legged friends can peruse the sidewalks and meet a variety of Northalsted Business and pet centric vendors. When you pick up your Pup Crawl tote bag at registration\, you will be able to collect all of the information\, swag\, and treats these business have to offer! Join us at 2pm on the Lark Patio where Miss Foozie will be hosting the official after-party brunch. In addition to the delicious offerings of the Lark menu\, there will be treats\, gift bags\, & raffle prizes! Costumes Encouraged!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/northalsted-halloween-pup-crawl/
LOCATION:Halsted and Aldine\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,outdoor,pets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20251002T182747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T154344Z
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SUMMARY:Roxane Gay: 10 Years of Being a Bad Feminist
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating a decade since the release of the modern classic.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/roxane-gay-10-years-of-being-a-bad-feminist/
LOCATION:University of Chicago – Reynolds Club\, 5706 S. University Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20251009T183155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T183155Z
UID:10000505-1760788800-1760796000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:No Kings Protest - Hands Off Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Here in Chicago we know how to rise up\, fight back\, and support each other. It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is united in opposing these illegal and unnecessary attacks against our neighbors\, our communities\, and our democracy. Our actions and resistance are necessary as Trump sends militarized agents into our communities\, silences voters and voices\, and hands billionaires giveaways while families struggle. This isn’t just politics. It’s democracy versus dictatorship. We won’t accept a wannabe king\, and we won’t back down in the face of chaos\, corruption\, and cruelty. Join us in Chicago on October 18th as we join millions of people across the country in a national day of action to declare: No Kings and Hands Off Chicago! \nThis event is being organized by the Hands Off Chicago Coalition (Chicago Federation of Labor\, Equality Illinois\, Indivisible Chicago\, Personal PAC\, Sierra Club Illinois); ACLU of Illinois; and a growing number of partner organizations.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/no-kings-protest-hands-off-chicago/
LOCATION:Butler Field at Grant Park\, East Jackson Drive & South Columbus Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20250930T045959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T152041Z
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SUMMARY:La Llorona
DESCRIPTION:Ballet 5:8\, Chicago’s premiere female and minority-led ballet company\, presents its critically acclaimed production La Llorona. This powerful performance reframes the legend of “La Llorona” through a deeply human lens—illuminating the often-overlooked struggles of postpartum depression and maternal mental health. Rooted in the Mexican folktale of Maria—a grieving mother doomed to wander in sorrow—La Llorona reimagines the myth with empathy and cultural insight. \n \nChoreographer Julianna Rubio Slager\, a Mexican American artist and mother of three\, draws from her own lived experience to ask: What if Maria had received help? What if her pain had been understood instead of condemned? “Maria is not a ghost story to me—she’s a woman under pressure\,” says Slager. “This ballet gives her back her voice. It gives all of us language for something that’s too often buried in silence.”\n \nThis one-afternoon-only performance is followed by an optional talkback panel featuring artists and mental health professionals\, offering space for reflection and dialogue. The event is part of a broader community engagement initiative with Latina women’s groups\, postpartum health advocates\, university departments\, and cultural organizations throughout the south suburbs.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/la-llorona/
LOCATION:Governor’s State University\, 1 University Parkway\, University Park\, IL\, 60484\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20250916T051244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T034752Z
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SUMMARY:‘Reading Came First’ Book Club (Mttg. #11): Just As I Am by E. Lynn Harris
DESCRIPTION:“Reading Came First” is a unique book club program launched by the RAPBRARY in partnership with The Closet Unlocked and Nobody’s Darling Bar. This program aims to celebrate and amplify literature by Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ authors globally. It offers a platform for participants to engage in meaningful dialogue\, connect with the community\, and explore the richness of Black LGBTQIA+ experiences. The book club will meet monthly\, with book selections rotating every other month to allow ample time for reading\, reflection\, and discussion. \nBook Club Meeting Details: \n\nOur next meeting will take place on Saturday\, October 18th\, 2025 at 3:30PM\, with a special discussion around our selected text and curated cocktails.\nBook #6: Just As I Am by E. Lynn Harris\nBook Discount Codes:\nWomen & Children’s First Bookstore: DARLING (10% off)\nSpecial Features:\nThemed drink mixes curated for each book selection
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reading-came-first-book-club-mttg-11-just-as-i-am-by-e-lynn-harris/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20250916T035942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153344Z
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SUMMARY:Affinity's Sneaker Soiree 30th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to sashay your way to Affinity’s “Sneaker Soiree: We’re on the Move!” Anniversary Celebration on Saturday\, October 18\, from 5-9pm at the Charles A. Hayes Center\, located at 4859 S Wabash Avenue\, Chicago\, IL. \nEarly Bird Rate- $100; Regular Price- $125 \nWho doesn’t like a cool sneaker theme\, right?! But don’t get it twisted: we’re still celebrating in style. Whether you sport cocktail\, gala\, avant-garde\, business pro attire\, or none of the above\, rocks your sneakers and ‘fits\, and join us for a fabulous time! \nAnd do we have lots to celebrate! The Sneaker Soiree will feature special guests\, exciting announcements\, video tributes\, delicious food and drink\, great music\, and of course\, dancing! For 30 years\, Affinity has been advocating\, community-building\, and serving Black LGBTQ+ people in Chicagoland alongside you. Thank you for being part of our community over the past three decades and for your love\, support\, and partnership. \nOur 30th anniversary theme\, “Honoring Our Past\, Creating Our Futures\,” reflects our deep appreciation for Affinity’s history and the strong foundation our founders and founding board members established\, as well as our unwavering commitment to advancing Affinity into bolder and newer horizons. \nSo\, get your tickets\, and help us spread the word. Thanks\, and see you on Saturday\, October 18th! \nOur Early Bird Special of $100 per ticket runs now through Wednesday\, September 24\, at 11:59pm CST! After that date\, the price will be $125 per ticket.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/affinitys-sneaker-soiree-30th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center\, 4859 South Wabash Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20250619T015127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T054044Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago House 40th Anniversary VIP Cocktail Party
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Chicago House! Join us as we commemorate 40 years of supporting individuals and families Affected by HIV/AIDS through housing and connection to care. \nMore details to come! \nSaturday\, October 18\, 2025\n7:00 PM  10:00 PM\nEpiphany Center for the Performing Arts Chicago\, IL
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-house-40th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Epiphany Center for the Performing Arts\, 201 S. Ashland Avenue\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20250916T032121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153953Z
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SUMMARY:Kiki Queens - Avenue D
DESCRIPTION:Show runs October 17 – October 18 \nFollow a group of ingenues as they move to a new city and stumble upon a part of town they never knew existed – Avenue D! This showtune-heavy\, puppet-lite\, adults-only adventure takes you on a hilarious journey of self-discovery and self-empowerment\, celebrating all the forms of pleasure that life has to offer. \nDirected by Casey S. Campbell & Doug Jensen.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/kiki-queens-avenue-d/
LOCATION:The Rhapsody Theater\, 1328 W Morse Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031541
CREATED:20251016T123816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T152233Z
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SUMMARY:Eden
DESCRIPTION:EDEN w/ Ynfynyt Scroll // Venus Cuntess // Jenny Fox // Genesis
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/eden/
LOCATION:The Burlington\, 3425 W. Fullerton Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
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