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SUMMARY:Chicago's First Queer Swing Dance!
DESCRIPTION:After 20 years in the swing dance community\, this will be a welcomed addition and we’re excited to put it together! \nWe welcome anyone and everyone to this inclusive swing dance event. This is the first of its kind so please join us as we make it a memorable and a (hopefully) repeated event. It’s happening at Traffic Jam’s new 2400 square foot dance space in Ravenswood! \nWe advise wearing comfortable clothing and leather/smooth soled shoes to make it easier to dance and move around.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicagos-first-queer-swing-dance/
LOCATION:Traffic Jam Swing\, 4043 N Ravenswood Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,workshop
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SUMMARY:AUTHENTICALLY YOURS A Variety Show Fundraiser for Open Space Arts
DESCRIPTION:AUTHENTICALLY YOURS A Variety Show Fundraiser for Open Space Arts Monday\, July 21 | Doors at 6 PM\, Show at 7 PM Lips Drag Show Palace\, Restaurant & Bar — 2229 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago Join us for a fierce and fabulous night of music\, dance\, drag\, and dazzling talent at AUTHENTICALLY YOU\, a one-of-a-kind variety show celebrating the power of being seen\, heard\, and true to yourself. \nThe talent line-up includes Beckie Menzie\, Kevin Wood\, Robert Ollis\, Jill Renn\, Andy Lanbros\, Androgenique\, Melissa Young\, and Male Spice. The host for the evening is Shalita Cake! This unforgettable evening at Lips — Chicago’s iconic drag show palace — will raise funds to support Open Space Arts’ bold new season\, including the American premiere of GANGSTA BABY\, the acclaimed British stage hit making its U.S. debut this fall. Expect a glittering lineup of performers across genres\, surprise guests\, a splash of sass\, and a whole lot of heart — all in support of queer creativity and culture. \nTickets: \n$100 – “Superstar Circle” (priority seating\, cocktail voucher\, program listing\, and exclusive OSA thank-you gift) \n$175 Superstar Duo (all of the above for a couple) \n$50 – “Fabulous Friend” (general seating and shoutout in the program) \n$25 – “Standing Proud” Bar Seating 100% of proceeds benefit Open Space Arts’ mission to uplift marginalized voices through theater\, film fests\, and community-driven arts. Be bold. Be brilliant Authentically Yours.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/authentically-yours-a-variety-show-fundraiser-for-open-space-arts/
LOCATION:Lips Drag Show Palace\, 2229 S Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,cabaret,drag,theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T163000
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SUMMARY:‘Reading Came First’ Book Club (Mttg. #8): Invisible Life 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 #5 Details: \nOur next meeting will take place on Sunday\, July 20th\, 2025 at 3:30PM\, with a special discussion around our selected text and curated cocktails.\nBook #5: Invisible Life 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-8-invisible-life-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:20250720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
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SUMMARY:HRC: Queens and Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 20th\n1:00-3:00 pm CST \nWhiskey Girl Tavern\n6318 N Clark St\nChicago\, IL 60660 \nGet ready for a Sunday Funday of laughter\, glitter\, and fierce performances at Queens and Comedy! Join us on July 20th from 1:00-3:00 pm in Chicago for a dazzling Sunday Funday where the wigs are high\, the jokes are sharp\, and the love is unstoppable. \nHosted by the Human Rights Campaign\, this event brings together some of the city’s finest drag performers and hilarious comedians\, all united in one mission: conquering hate with joy and raising funds for LGBTQ+ equality. Whether you’re a comedy connoisseur\, a drag devotee\, or just someone who loves a good time\, you won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening. \nWhat to Expect: \n🌟 Electrifying Drag Performances\n😂 Gut-Busting Stand-Up Comedy\n💖 An Uplifting Afternoon of Unity and Inclusion
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/hrc-queens-and-comedy/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,drag
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T213000
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SUMMARY:Queer Contra Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Second Unitarian Church\, 656 W Barry Ave\nBring your friends to experience this uniquely queer\, inclusive dance. And be sure to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated! \nLesson at 6:30. Dance goes from 7:00 to 9:30.\nBeginners welcome and encouraged to come for the pre-dance lesson. \nAdmission by suggested donation of $10\, paid at the door. (Cash preferred\, but we also have a Venmo option)\nNo one turned away for lack of funds. \nIn order to make sure our space is welcoming and accessible to as much of the community as possible\, we require all dancers to wear masks. Musicians\, the caller\, and sound technicians may be unmasked in the hall. We’ll have plenty available to hand out if you don’t have one. We are no longer requiring proof of vaccination\, but we expect those who can be vaccinated have done so. \nThis is a space for everyone to feel welcome and loved. We oppose racism\, sexism\, ableism\, ageism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, or any other form of discrimination. If someone is violating your boundaries or harassing you\, please speak to an organizer. If you feel something\, say something\, and we will take action to address it.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-contra-chicago/
LOCATION:Second Unitarian Church of Chicago\, 656 W. Barry Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,workshop
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Dreams with SPEAK Des Plaines
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday for a safe\, inclusive gathering for reflection and connection in response to the harm & fear caused by the recent Supreme Court rulings. \n\n\n\nSafeguarding Dreams\nSaturday\, July 19\, 2025\n2:30 – 4:00 PM\nSt. Martin’s Episcopal Church\n\n1095 East Thacker Street Des Plaines \n\n\n\nThis service is designed for people of all religious and non-religious backgrounds\, especially trans\, non-binary\, and gender expansive individuals\, their families and others impacted.\n\n\nThis event will include:\n Readings of queer activists and scripture\n Songs that center queer voices\n Collective moments including intentions\, hugs\, anointing\, and validation\, all of which can be opted into or out of\n A space to process anger\, sorrow\, pain\, share stories\, and reaffirm that no ruling can erase our existence
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/safeguarding-dreams/
LOCATION:St. Martin’s Episcopal Church\, 1095 East Thacker Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,spiritual,wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T180000
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SUMMARY:DJ GLORIA Presents: Barks & Babes Girls & Pups Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:🌊 A Puppy Pool to splash around \n🍖 Treats for the pups \n🏆 A “Cutest Pup” Contest — with prizes! 🎁🐾 \n🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly — All Babes Welcome! \n🍔 Food & Specialty Drinks for purchase for the humans! \n🎶 Music by yours truly\, DJ Gloria — spinning the perfect summer vibe 🌈🎧 \nTickets: $10 \nPlenty of street parking \nLet’s mix\, mingle\, and bark the house down! 💦🐕💕 \n✨Doggie Moms\, some friendly rules: \n\n🐕‍🦺 Small dogs only\, please – no dogs over 20 pounds\n🐕No aggressive dogs\n🐕Keep dogs on a leash at all times
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dj-gloria-presents-barks-babes-girls-pups-summer-social/
LOCATION:Dandy Crown\, 694 North Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,outdoor,pets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T150000
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CREATED:20250717T144130Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History: Police\, Gangsters\, and Gay Bars
DESCRIPTION:The University of Chicago sociologist Ernest Burgess observed that the city contains “zones of transition” that sat between areas of the city with clearly defined purposes and which people often used for activities which society frown upon. These areas were often the places that fomented queer culture in the industrial city – but that required an interaction between queerness and other criminal behavior. Learn about the delicate interaction between queerness\, the state’s monopoly on legitimate violence\, and organized crime as we investigate the delicate negotiations and compromises required to keep queer institutions open in the city in the 20th century.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-queer-history-police-gangsters-and-gay-bars/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T123000
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CREATED:20250626T025646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T051641Z
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SUMMARY:Center on Halsted: Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Make a difference by volunteering with Center on Halsted!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/center-on-halsted-volunteer-orientation/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250717T150039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T150039Z
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SUMMARY:South Side Help Center Presents: Protecting Your Health
DESCRIPTION:South Side Help Center Presents: Protecting Your Health\nEmpowering Individuals Through Health\, Prevention and Wellness \nSaturday\, July 19 2025\n10 am – 3 pm\n10420 S. Halsted Ave.\nChicago\, IL 60628 \nFree Services: \n\nHIV\, Syphillis\, and PrEP Screening\nPrEP Education & Enrollment\nWellness Giveaways & Gift Bags\nHealth Screenings\nRaffle\nHealth Jeopardy Game\nRefreshments\nDiaper Giveaway
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/south-side-help-center-presents-protecting-your-health/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:education,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250717T032356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T032356Z
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SUMMARY:MCA: Prime Time | City in a Garden
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to celebrate with Queen! at the MCA. Smartbar’s legendary LGBTQ+ party—now more than a decade old—takes over the museum for a special evening of DJs\, drag queens\, dancing\, and more in support of the exhibition City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago. Get ready to work your body and your mind as you experience premier Chicago music and art. \nKicking off the night at 7 pm is Brendan Fernandes’s The Rite (2019). In this durational performance\, dancers Laura Baumeister and Katlin Bourgeois activate Fernandes’s artwork\, featured in City in a Garden\, while improvising within the parameters of Fernandes’s choreography. \nIn addition\, Gerber/Hart—whose extraordinary collection of LGBTQ+ holdings is one of the largest in the world—showcases ephemera from historical LGBTQ+ Chicago\, bringing queer-themed board games like Gay Monopoly\, and is readying other surprises for the night. Also joining the evening is LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project\, who is creating conversations across the past\, present\, and future of queer Chicago. \nCheck out all of the exhibitions on view\, commemorate the evening with a picture from the photo booth\, enjoy a drink from the bar\, and even get something bedazzled! \nPrime Time is an after-hours series that taps into the creative pulse of Chicago with an eclectic mix of live music\, performance art\, film screenings\, and interactive programs that transform the museum in spectacular ways. The series is an electrifying social experience created with artists and key cultural groups in the city.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/mca-prime-time-city-in-a-garden/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250619T020102Z
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SUMMARY:Transcendent Souls II
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second Transcendent Souls concert of works by queer\, trans\, and nonbinary composers! This program riffs on the structure and atmosphere of the Bach Cello Suites combined with the sound of the human voice. Lily Koslow’s Posthaste is an abstraction of the First Suite Minuets\, while Andrew Norman’s For Ashley plays with the hypnotic nature of the Fourth Suite Prelude. Two works by Benjamin T. Martin reference sacred themes and borrow from early sacred music\, and the composer will join for the performance of their Two Sacred Songs for tenor and cello. \nMany thanks to Grace Episcopal Church for welcoming us to their Summer Concert Series! \nFree Admission • Sensory-Friendly • Masks Encouraged
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transcendent-souls-ii/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 924 Lake Street\, Oak Park\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250710T043852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T035525Z
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SUMMARY:Politico Playbook Live! with Brian Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Shia Kapos is a politics reporter at POLITICO and author of the Illinois Playbook.\n\nBrian Johnson\n\nBrian C. Johnson served as the CEO of Equality Illinois\, the statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization for nearly 10 years.  In this role\, he led efforts to build a better Illinois by advancing equal treatment & full acceptance of the LGBTQ community. \n$12 ADV/ $15 DOS with fees
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/politico-playbook-live-with-brian-johnson/
LOCATION:Hideout\, 1354 W Wabansia Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250619T034124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T150833Z
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Trans Panel
DESCRIPTION:We’re bringing together trans\, non-binary\, and gender expansive community members of all ages for a powerful\, heartfelt\, and inspiring panel discussion. This is a free event! \n🎤 Expect: \n💬 Bold stories \n🔥 Real talk \n❓ A dynamic Q&A session \n💖 Connections that span generations \nWhether you’re coming to learn\, share\, or just be in community—this is the place to be. Come feel the magic of what happens when voices from different generations unite!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/intergenerational-trans-panel/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T010000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250710T041855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041855Z
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SUMMARY:FunkStick w/ Guest DJ heroic.vers
DESCRIPTION:FunkStick brings the Queer Disco Sleaze back to Jackhammer on Sunday 7/13!\nUpstairs: All Vinyl Rare Disco by FunkStick Resident Connie Kway-Lewd \nFOLKS OF ALL COLORS / BACKGROUNDS / ETHNICITIES / WEIGHTS / ABILITIES / BODIES / GENDERS / GENDER EXPRESSIONS / FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES ARE WELCOME AND WANTED AT FUNKSTICK! 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/funkstick-w-guest-dj-heroic-vers/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250710T045231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T045454Z
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SUMMARY:Invictus: Angels in America Talk Back and Book Signing with Tracy Baim
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to welcome legendary journalist and activist Tracy Baim for our post-show Talkback this Sunday! She’ll also be signing and selling her book\, with proceeds benefiting the incredible Howard Brown Health. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! 🌈📚
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/invictus-angels-in-america-talk-back-and-book-signing-with-tracy-baim/
LOCATION:Invictus Theater\, 3014 W. Irving Park Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250619T033716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T033716Z
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SUMMARY:FREQUENCi: House & Disco vs. Hip-Hop & R&B
DESCRIPTION:Two Floors. One Vibe. All Heat. \nHouse/Disco vs. Hip-Hop/R&B Soul \nSunday\, July 13th | 3PM–8PM \nThe debut of FREQUENCi—B.BLYSS!’s newest summer day party experience. \nTwo soundscapes. One unforgettable afternoon. \nTwo floors of sound! Who will win in this versus battle of the genres and floor shaking?!! \nFloor #1 House + Disco with DJ Sandra Suave\, CT\, & Eliana \n-vs- \nFloor #2: Hip-Hop + R&B Soul with Kid Riot & Jukie Tha Kidd \nIt’s our first time bringing this dual-vibe experience to life—where the fashion is bold\, the energy is high\, and the dancefloor is wherever you are. \nDress fresh. Come ready. Let the frequencies move you. \n🎟️ Tickets on sale now. \n 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/frequenci-house-disco-vs-hip-hop-rb/
LOCATION:House of Blues Chicago\, 329 N Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,day-party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250529T020450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T020538Z
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SUMMARY:You Will Get Sick
DESCRIPTION:A young man with a secret. An older woman who will listen. A predatory flock of birds. An upcoming audition for The Wizard of Oz. Welcome to You Will Get Sick\, a wildly imaginative new play that traces the hilarious and deeply moving saga of one man’s illness and his unlikely caretaker’s pursuit of her dreams. \nAdmired as “lively\, surreal and surprising” by the New York Times\, Noah Diaz’s Chicago debut is equal parts buddy-comedy\, form-bending experiment and sober meditation on mortality.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/you-will-get-sick/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250418T211447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T150922Z
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SUMMARY:Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris: A Friendship with Mary Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:Unveiling Frida Kahlo’s work for the first time in the Art Institute galleries\, this exhibition focuses on the celebrated Mexican artist’s first and only trip to Europe and her brief yet pivotal encounter with Mary Reynolds\, an American avant-garde bookbinder who stood at the center of a rich Parisian artistic community. \nRuns March 29 – July 13\, 2025
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/frida-kahlos-month-in-paris-a-friendship-with-mary-reynolds/
LOCATION:Art Institute of Chicago\, 111 South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250707T145513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T145513Z
UID:10000343-1752393600-1752426000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Aura on the Lake: The Bi Wives Club's Pop-Up Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Aura on the Lake: The Bi Wives Club’s Pop-Up Comedy Show \nSun\, 7/13/25 | 7 pm – 9 pm\n$15 per ticket
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/aura-on-the-lake-the-bi-wives-clubs-pop-up-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Aura on the Lake\, 5701 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250422T035221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T035858Z
UID:10000066-1752346800-1752363000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Kesha and Scissor Sisters: The Tits Out Tour
DESCRIPTION:Kesha & Scissor Sisters\nSat • Jul 12 • 7:00 PM\nCredit Union 1 Amphitheatre\, Tinley Park\, IL
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/kesha-and-scissor-sisters-the-tits-out-tour/
LOCATION:Credit Union 1 Amphitheater\, 19100 S Ridgeland\, Tinley Park\, IL\, 60477\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250710T051227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T051227Z
UID:10000354-1752328800-1752336000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Ada Cheng: Queer Asian Play Reading: The Trouble with My Hair
DESCRIPTION:The Chinese American Museum of Chicago and Nothing Without a Company proudly present the play reading of Ada Cheng’s solo performance. \nThe Trouble with My Hair\, by storyteller and solo performer Ada Cheng\, is an intimate exploration of gender and sexual identity and boundary-making through her evolving relationship with her hairstylist and her hair. Blending narrative art and theatrical storytelling\, Ada Cheng playfully brings her audience on a journey of self-discovery and self-love through her struggles with hair. This play reading will be followed by a talkback\, hosted by Anna Rose Ii-Epstein\, co-founder of Nothing Without a Company. They will delve into the play’s themes\, Ada’s creative process\, and the broader landscape of queer women’s storytelling in theatre. This event is free to all.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ada-cheng-queer-asian-play-reading-the-trouble-with-my-hair/
LOCATION:Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, 238 West 23rd Street\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250707T145012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041112Z
UID:10000342-1752325200-1752334200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History: Public and Private Queerness
DESCRIPTION:July 12 Public and Private Queerness \nWhen: Saturday\, July 12\, 1 pm\nStart: Chicago Water Tower (801 N Michigan Ave)\nEnd: Chicago Water Tower (801 N Michigan Ave)\nDistance: apx 2 miles \nThe Historian John D’Emilio observed that the rise of the industrial city in the 19th century created the conditions that allowed queer community to form. For the first time in modernity\, queer people could separate their public and private lives and begin to gather together to form queer culture. We’ll explore a gay gangster\, the mysterious disappearance of a federal judge\, a pre-prohibition drag bar and much more.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-queer-history-public-and-private-queerness/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:culture,education,outdoor,sports-recreation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250606T013707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T013707Z
UID:10000290-1752172200-1752177600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Transfemicide Ordinance Community Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Transfemicide Working Group is holding 3 Community Meetings to hear from YOU on how to make Chicago safer for the trans and nonbinary community. \nThe meetings are being held on June 10 6:30p-8p at the Amundsen Park Fieldhouse (Westside)\, July 10 6:30p-8p at the Jackson Park Fieldhouse (Southside) and July 30 6:30p-8p at Broadway Armory Park (Northside). \nIt is an opportunity to share your experiences and tell the City ways in which we can work to ensure the safety of trans and nonbinary people.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transfemicide-ordinance-community-meetings-2/
LOCATION:Jackson Park Fieldhouse\, 6401 S. Stony Island Ave.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,support-group,wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250529T000154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234149Z
UID:10000228-1752087600-1752091200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Advocacy and Allyship with PFLAG Evanston (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join PFLAG Evanston to learn about PFLAG’s mission and how you can support members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/advocacy-and-allyship-with-pflag-evanston-online/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:support-group,virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250514T015326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T015326Z
UID:10000179-1752001200-1752008400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Candlelight Vigil & Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 8\, 2025 7p.m.\nPride Park (St. Paul Park on Chicago Ave. & Washington St.) \nJoin us as we remember all those we’ve lost within our queer and trans community. While they may no longer be here physically\, we must continue to let their light shine by sharing memories and speaking their names.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/candlelight-vigil-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:culture,pride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250626T030149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T150006Z
UID:10000337-1751999400-1752004800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights with Center on Halsted and the Illinois Department of Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:Know Your Rights with Center on Halsted and the Illinois Department of Human Rights\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register here to attend the Know Your Rights Training with Center on Halsted and the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Each attendee needs to register individually. \nhttps://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nwgia7qOPEaE9TFxIQ-QBYPeTMs8_pZEmRRKiGozqVdUNlM0QlVHTDhCRlNNRFdKVE45TjBUNTZWVC4u&route=shorturl
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/know-your-rights-with-center-on-halsted-and-the-illinois-department-of-human-rights/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T040000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250514T050706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234710Z
UID:10000196-1751842800-1751860800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride 2025: The After Party (Late Night)
DESCRIPTION:Not ready to stop celebrating the weekend? Meet us for the after hours on Chicago’s South Side and party with us! Beats by Chicago’s very own DJ Chifeel. Be in the building!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-pride-2025-the-after-party-late-night/
LOCATION:Jeffrey Pub\, 7041 S Jeffery Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T020000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250514T045806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234655Z
UID:10000194-1751835600-1751853600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride 2025: Closing Night Party
DESCRIPTION:We are closing out Chicao Black Pride 2025 celebrating our ten-year anniversary party at Progress Bar. EARLY ARRIVAL IS SUGGESTED. Expecting more than 500 people. Beats by Chicago’s very own DJ Darryl Garcon. Be in the building!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-pride-2025-closing-night-party/
LOCATION:Progress Bar\, 3359 N Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080259
CREATED:20250619T033128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T033233Z
UID:10000317-1751824800-1751835600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:ReViiVal to Care: Chicago
DESCRIPTION:This is more than an event; it’s a movement. \nJoin a vibrant\, affirming community to reimagine your faith and renew your commitment to wellness through great music\, stories of self-empowerment\, and local resources for reconnection to care! \nFeaturing Don Abram\, Mariana Thomas\, Pastor Stephen Thurston\, Dr. Keith Green\, and music by Darrel Walls
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reviival-to-care-chicago/
LOCATION:The Promontory\, 5311 South Lake Park Avenue West\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,education,wellness,workshop
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