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SUMMARY:Queering Chaos Conversations: Queering Family and Community
DESCRIPTION:QUEERING CHAOS IS A PROJECT\, LED BY DR. NICOLE RAWLS\, ABOUT QUEERS WHO DARE TO QUEER WITH THE CHAOS MAN AT THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE. \nJOIN US EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM OCTOBER (2025)-FEBRUARY (2026) \nFOR A QUEERING CHAOS CONVERSATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queering-chaos-conversations-queering-family-and-community/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,panel-conversation,wellness
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SUMMARY:Pitch Your Peeps
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Your Peeps:\nQueer Late Bloomers Edition \nWednesday\, Nov. 19th at 7 pm\nat Whiskey Girl Tavern\n6318 N. Clark St \nJoin us for a Slide Deck Queer Late Bloomers Dating event! This will be a fun event hosted by two Chicago based Black and Latinx queer women\, that lets friends take the stage to pitch their (35+) queer friend to others who are interested in finding their match–No dating apps! No swiping! No phones!– Just a slide deck lovingly made by YOU about YOUR hot and consenting baddie of a friend/family member to an audience full of potential connections. \nNot ready to be pitched? That’s ok! We need baddies in the audience too! Bring your wing person to make sure you connect with someone who was pitched. \nFree to attend\, $5 to pitch
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pitch-your-peeps/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating
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SUMMARY:Chicago Writers' Bloc New Play Festival
DESCRIPTION:All Performances at 7:30 PM \n11/2: Merry Widows\, the Musical by Joanne Koch\, Diane Dorsey\, Francesca Peppiatt\, and Ilya Levinson \n11/3: 3-Way Mirror by Blake Levinson \n11/6: Heart of Chac by Chloe Bolan \n11/9: Mother of the Bride by Lawrence Adelson\, Gregory Becker\, Nicholas Davio\, and Chauncey Davis-Mauney \n11/12: Stop Feeding the Aliens by Wencke Braathen \n11/18: A Coyote Solstice Tale by Elizabeth Doyle and Don Gecewicz \n11/19: Sextet by Elisabeth Howard and Jeffery Lyle Segal \n11/20: Possessed by June Finfer and Michael Hanko
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-writers-bloc-new-play-festival/
LOCATION:City Lit Theater\, 1020 Bryn Mawr\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,literary-poetry
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
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SUMMARY:321 Plays for Trans Futures
DESCRIPTION:321 Plays for Trans Futures is an 11-hour performance art show honoring the work of trans\, non-binary\, gender-nonconforming\, and ally artists. It will take place all day on November 20\, 2025 at the Fine Arts Building in Chicago\, IL. This project is funded by a MAP Fund grant. \nOur Instagram is @playsfortransfutures
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/321-plays-for-trans-futures/
LOCATION:Fine Arts Building Chicago\, 401 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Remembrance with Life is Work
DESCRIPTION:Join Life is Work for a celebration of trans lives\, featuring: \n\n“Remember\, Resist and Reimagine” panel\nLIW awards ceremony\nRefreshments\nAcknowledgment of our fallen trans siblings
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-day-of-remembrance-with-life-is-work/
LOCATION:Life is Work\, 600 N. Cicero Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60644\, United States
CATEGORIES:public-memorial,support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T184500
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SUMMARY:“Zokherim” We Remember | Trans Day of Remembrance 2025
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with: Anshe Emet\, Keshet LGBTQ\, JUF YLD Pride\, Makom Shalom Mitziut\, Mishkan Chicago\, No Shame on U\, SHALVA\, Silverstein BASE Chicago\, SketchPad Chicago\, SVARA and Temple Sholom’s Or Chadash. \nSupported by the JUF Young Adult RoundTable grant. \nThis evening of workshops\, study\, and prayer will feature teachers and community members. \n\n6:30pm: Doors open\n6:45-7:30pm: Memorial service “Roses of Remembrance” – in person and via zoom; facilitated by Rabbi Shari Chen\n7:35-8:25pm: Learning sessions (4 sessions + art space) – Zoom for the session in the main room.\n8:30- 8:45pm: Closing prayer- in person and via zoom; facilitated by Rabbi Jonah Rank\n\nLight refreshments will be provided. Free event; registration required.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/zokherim-we-remember-trans-day-of-remembrance-2025/
LOCATION:Anshe Emet\, 3751 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Remembrance Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Windy City Performing Arts and the Windy City Chamber Quire to celebrate Trans Day of Remembrance with a secular service.\n\n\n\nJoin Windy City Performing Arts and the Windy City Chamber Quire at the Trans Day of Remembrance Service. \nThe service will bring our community together to memorialize the members of the Trans community that have been lost to violence over the last year. We come together to grieve and bear witness through our acts of remembrance but also to stand with our trans siblings in the call for justice. \nThe service will be led by members of WCPA and musically by the Windy City Chamber Quire\, Artistic Director Dr. Christopher Owen\, and Associate Artistic Director\, Ligia Pucci. \nFree will offering will be collected to fund a commission from a trans composer. Your donations will help make a trans voice be heard in perpetuity through their music.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-day-of-remembrance-service/
LOCATION:Windy City Performing Arts\, 3309 N. Seminary AVe.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:public-memorial,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
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SUMMARY:Life is a Queer Cabaret: a night of musical theatre & queer joy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cabaret of performers challenging the typical gender roles of musical theatre pieces. Don’t miss this sellout event!\n\n\n\nWithout changing anything in the text itself (pronouns\, description\, action\, etc)\, how does an identity change the way an audience engages with a character? What does it mean for Cabaret’s Emcee to be played by a woman? For Jack Kelly to be queer? For Audrey or Seymour to be played by trans actors? \nIdentities hold significance\, and with a backlog of many cis\, often straight or straight-assumed characters\, there is value in exploring and changing the narrative of musical theatre works. Whether it be for a nuanced dramatic effect or a comedic one\, we want to see musical theatre gender-fuckery (and beyond) at play! \nFEATURING: Essential Invisible\, Wesley Beyers\, Makenna Van Raalte\, Felicia Hinojosa \, Michael Davis Arnold\, Gina Saglimbeni \, Emely Cuestas\, Jacque Bischoff\, Reva Sangal\, Cas Lam & Rogelio Castro. \nDoors at 6pm with a one hour happy hour before the performances begin at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the show until 11pm. \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. \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 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the show (11/19\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/life-is-a-queer-cabaret-a-night-of-musical-theatre-queer-joy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,concert-music,drag,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T210000
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Transgender Day of Remembrance – Candlelight Vigil & Memorial Walk \nHosted by the Second City Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence\n\n\n\nJoin us as we honor the lives of our Trans siblings whose light was taken too soon.\nOn Transgender Day of Remembrance\, we gather not only to mourn\, but to bear witness\, to uplift community\, and to recommit ourselves to the sacred work of justice\, compassion\, and visibility.\n\n\n\n Our Tradition Continues\nFollowing the beautiful ritual established last year\, we will begin with a brief memorial service inside the Center on Halsted. We will share blessings—including the candle blessing preserved in our archives by the Candlewickes—along with words of reflection\, remembrance\, and hope.\n\n\n\nAfter the service\, we will move outside for a candlelight vigil\, walking together in a slow\, respectful loop along Halsted—southbound\, then northbound—illuminating the night with intention\, presence\, and love.\n\n\n\n Details\n Location: Center on Halsted\n Meet-up: 6:45pm–7:00pm inside the Center\n Blessings Begin: Shortly after 7:00pm\n Vigil Walk: Immediately following the memorial service\n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome—Sisters\, Guards\, community members\, loved ones\, and allies—to help us hold space\, speak names\, and shine light against violence and erasure.\n\n\n\nLet us walk together. Let us remember together. Let us keep each other safe.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-day-of-remembrance-candlelight-vigil/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:public-memorial,support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
CREATED:20251106T034831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T193338Z
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SUMMARY:The Real Housewives of The North Pole
DESCRIPTION:Hell in a Handbag’s season kicks off this winter with the world premiere of The Real Housewives of The North Pole. The North Pole is in trouble. Santa and all the North Pole power players are indicted for fraud and it’s up to the women to try and save their families from financial ruin. But how? Years of wealth and privilege have left them with a lot of designer clothes and jewelry\, but little else. \nLuckily\, Andy Cohen (David Lipschutz*) and the Bravo network swoop in to save the day with the perfect showcase for those with no talent or skills – reality television! Join Mrs. Ruth Claus (Honey West)\, Mrs. Frosty The Snowman (Robert Williams*)\, Suzy Snowflake (Britain Shutters)\, Clarice (Anna Rose Steinmeyer) and Gladys Dasher (David Cerda*)\, as they claw their way to instant fame. The show also features  Terry McCarthy*\, Taylor Owen Mercado\, and Kelly Opalko. \nDirected by Tommy Bullington
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-real-housewives-of-the-north-pole/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Hell in a Handbag Productions\, 4335 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,culture,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T131500
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
CREATED:20250904T024439Z
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Care For Real
DESCRIPTION:Join other LGBTQ+ and Ally volunteers as we assist Care For Real with outdoor food distribution at their pantry! You may be packing carts of food\, bringing food outside to clients\, packing bags\, or stocking shelves. Distribution involves lifting bags and boxes that may weigh up to 30 lbs. Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes as most roles take place outside. \nLocation\, Parking\, and Public Transportation: There is no on-site parking at our locations\, and parking behind the Edgewater location is not permitted. Street parking is available but can be limited. We recommend arriving early to allow time to find parking. Both locations are easily accessible via public transportation.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-care-for-real/
LOCATION:Care for Real\, 5840 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
CREATED:20251119T232050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T232050Z
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance Panel
DESCRIPTION:This special event will feature a panel discussion on current resources and policy changes impacting the transgender community\, followed by refreshments and resource tables from local advocacy\, medical\, and mental health organizations.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transgender-day-of-remembrance-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:20251122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
CREATED:20251113T194006Z
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SUMMARY:Banned Book Drive & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Season with Purpose \n \nThis holiday season\, join Black Alphabet and Rapbrary\, the visionary literary and cultural space founded by Chicago librarian and rapper Roy Kinsey\, for a Banned Book Drive & Dinner. \n \nEnjoy an evening of great food\, entertainment\, and community. Bring a friend and contribute to the cause by donating new or gently used banned or challenged books\, children’s books\, or works by Black and LGBTQ+ authors. \n \nTogether\, let’s celebrate stories that inspire\, challenge\, and empower.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/banned-book-drive-dinner/
LOCATION:Jamii Center for Arts & Media\, 3850 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
CREATED:20251113T192311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T192311Z
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SUMMARY:5LapsForJustice Protest
DESCRIPTION:WHEN IMMIGRANTS ARE UNDER ATTACK\, WHAT DO WE DO? 📣 \nJoin us for another protest to fight for our community here in Belmont Cragin\, Chicago. \n🕜 12 PM\n🗓️ November 23\, 2025\n📍Riis Park\, W Fullerton Ave & Meade Ave \nJustice\, peace\, community: It’s all worth fighting for.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/5lapsforjustice-protest/
LOCATION:Riis Park\, West Fullerton and Meade avenues\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
CREATED:20251113T194130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T194130Z
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SUMMARY:3670\, screening at Facets
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON FILM EVENT. In 3670\, a North Korean defector in Seoul quietly navigates two worlds: one shaped by exile and another by his awakening queer identity. Joonho Park’s feature debut is a moving\, understated portrait of belonging and self-discovery\, illuminating a rarely seen intersection of Korean life with grace\, empathy\, and cinematic restraint. Cheol-jun\, a young North Korean defector\, has built a fragile new life in Seoul. To his fellow defectors\, he’s a quiet\, hardworking man—yet he conceals another truth: he’s gay. Living between fear and desire\, he begins exploring Seoul’s underground queer community\, where coded messages like “3670” (“Meet at Exit 6\, Jongno 3-ga\, 7 p.m.”) mark places of connection and refuge. As Cheol-jun’s double life deepens\, he struggles to reconcile the two versions of himself—the dutiful newcomer seeking acceptance and the man craving freedom and intimacy. Park’s patient\, observational style transforms the ordinary—bus rides\, casual chats\, late-night walks—into moments of aching humanity.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/3670-screening-at-facets/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
CREATED:20251119T233229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T185217Z
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SUMMARY:Rapornzel
DESCRIPTION:The bawdy\, silly\, and immensely entertaining adult pantos by Britain’s Tom Whalley have become a popular holiday season tradition at PrideArts\, and the company will continue this tradition with its fourth Whalley panto – RAPORNZEL. Like its PrideArts predecessors JACK OFF THE BEANSTALK\, SLEEPING WITH BEAUTY\, and THROBBIN WOOD\, RAPORNZEL will fracture a famous fairy tale with unimaginable R-rated puns\, pop songs\, and audience participation\, all adding up to an outrageously good time. RAPORNZEL will be directed by Claire Hart Proepper of Laughing Stock Theatre\, the Evanston based theatre company specializing in Commedia dell’arte. The Italian tradition of Commedia dell’arte\, which flourished in the 16th Century\, was an influence on the genre of British pantos in its use of improvision\, exaggerated characters\, slapstick comedy\, and audience participation. Proepper’s experience in performing and directing Commedia dell’arte makes her uniquely qualified to bring the anarchic humor of Whalley’s panto to life.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rapornzel/2025-11-24/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T185733Z
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day with Care2Prevent and Casa Esperanza
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on World AIDS Day to raise awareness\, show support\, and honor those affected by HIV/AIDS.\n\n\n\nWorld AIDS Day \nCome join us at the Discover Customer Care Center for a special event commemorating World AIDS Day! This event aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS\, show support for those living with HIV\, and celebrate the progress we’ve made. We’ll have free health screenings\, community resources\, a panel discussion and a vogue performance along with snacks and raffle prizes. Together\, we can make a difference and work towards an AIDS-free generation. Let’s unite in solidarity and education on this important day. \nWith Friend Health\, PrEP4Teens\, AIDS Foundation of Chicago\, Brave Space Alliance\, EqualHope\, Gilead Sciences\, Kindness Campaign\, Lawrence Hall\, ViiV Healthcare and more!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-with-care2prevent-and-casa-esperanza/
LOCATION:8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave.\, 8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
CREATED:20251126T190722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T190815Z
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Gather with us for memories\, tributes\, and celebration. All are welcome. No RSVP Needed.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-gathering/
LOCATION:AIDS Garden Chicago\, 3003 N Lakefront Trail\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,public-memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Daniel Sotomayor Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on World AIDS Day to tribute Daniel “Danny” Sotomayor. Beginning with a screening of the WTTW documentary The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor followed by speakers\, a tribute unveil\, and light refreshments.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-daniel-sotomayor-tribute/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,film,public-memorial,support-group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
CREATED:20251106T033553Z
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Cabaret Benefitting Season of Concern Chicago
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\nCelebrate World AIDS Day\, Monday\, December 1st\, at Sidetrack with Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret! \n100% of the proceeds go to Season of Concern Chicago. \nTickets\n$30 (GA) – includes two drinks \n$60 (VIP) – includes two drinks and a guaranteed seat at the event *limited seats*
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-cabaret-benefitting-season-of-concern-chicago/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
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SUMMARY:Shine A Light On It Exhibit Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join E3 Radio for the official launch of “Shine a Light on It: Black Women\, HIV & Its Impact”\, a powerful\, necessary mixed-media exhibit. This is more than an event; it’s a movement to disrupt stigma and center the full humanity of Black women living with HIV. \nExperience intimate\, compelling video stories paired with striking photography that celebrate resilience and joy.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/shine-a-light-on-it-exhibit-launch-event/
LOCATION:Beverly Arts Center\, 2407 West 111th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
CREATED:20251126T190510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T190510Z
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SUMMARY:World Aids Day Panel: Raising Our Voices
DESCRIPTION:This World AIDS Day\, join us for a panel discussion featuring Tracy Baim\, Rebecca Makkai\, Victoria Noe & Rosa E. Martínez Colón.\n\n\n\nFunding for direct service and research for HIV has been decimated\, AIDS denialists have a champion leading the Department of Health and Human Services\, and international programs like PEPFAR have been destroyed. How can allies use their voices to convince the general public that these developments don’t only affect people living with HIV\, but everyone? \nThis World AIDS Day\, join us for a panel discussion featuring Tracy Baim\, Rebecca Makkai\, and Victoria Noe and moderated by Rosa E. Martínez Colón. \nTracy Baim is executive director of Press Forward Chicago\, a pooled fund for community journalism based at The Chicago Community Trust. Baim is co-founder and owner of Windy City Times. She is former publisher of the Chicago Reader newspaper. Baim has received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Chicago Headline Club and the Chicago Journalists Association. In 2014\, she was inducted into the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame. She is also in the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. She has won numerous LGBTQ community and journalism honors\, including the Community Media Workshop’s Studs Terkel Award in 2005 and the Lambda Legal Bon Foster Award in 2023. Baim has written and/or edited 14 books\, her newest is Liberating Healthcare\, a biography of Howard Brown Health. \nRosa E. Martínez Colón is a dedicated public health advocate and a founding member of CALOR\, which supports Latinos affected by HIV in Chicago. She is currently the Vice President of Housing Strategy at the Center for Housing and Health at AIDS Foundation Chicago. With over 30 years of experience\, she has led various local and national initiatives\, including serving on the Chicago Board of Health and co-chairing the Latinx Institute at the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS. She earned degrees from DePaul and North Park University. \nRebecca Makkai is the author of five books\, including New York Times bestselling I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU and THE GREAT BELIEVERS\, a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. She is Artistic Director of StoryStudio Chicago. \nDeep into her fourth career\, Victoria Noe is a Chicago-based award-winning author\, speaker and activist with two degrees in theater. Her Friend Grief series – the result of a promise she made to a dying friend – recognizes the importance of friendships in shaping our lives and illuminates an often disrespected form of grief. Noe’s long-time HIV/AIDS activism then led her to write F*g Hags\, Divas and Moms: The Legacy of Straight Women in the AIDS Community\, the groundbreaking book that honors the women who changed the course of the epidemic. Her 2023 book\, What Our Friends Left Behind: Grief and Laughter in a Pandemic\, shares the challenges faced by people who grieved a friend during COVID. With Unstoppable: Straight Women on the AIDS Frontlines\, Noe shares more stories of women in the HIV/AIDS community\, and how they’re responding to the shock and awe of 2025.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-panel-raising-our-voices/
LOCATION:Women & Children First\, 5233 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
CREATED:20251126T185331Z
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SUMMARY:Merry Measures: Holiday Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holidays with Merry Measures\, a sparkling cabaret produced by the Chicago Cabaret Professionals. This annual tradition brings together top local performers for festive\, heartwarming performances that benefit a local charity. Each night features a unique cast\, offering music\, storytelling\, and holiday cheer. \nProducers: Carla Gordon & Martin Balogh \nDirector: Michael Joseph Mitchell | Assistant Director: Kimberly Lawson | Music Director: Mark Burnell \nCast Includes:\nEllen Winters Reynolds\, Kelci Kosin\, Staci Kelley\, Alison Issen\, Kimberly Lawson\, B.D. Greer\, Susan Dennis\, Gaye Klopack\, Carolyn Wehner\, Patricia Mosley\, Gabriel Valentino\, Lou Gale\, Gina Mincy\, Aurora Boe\, Michael Joseph Mitchell\, Xander Ramirez\, T. Patrick Davis \nYour ticket purchase helps support the local charity\, Season of Concern.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/merry-measures-holiday-cabaret-2/
LOCATION:The CheckOut\, 4116 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
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SUMMARY:Chicago LGBTQ+ Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago LGBTQ+ Advisory Council will meet for a quarterly meeting. \nThe tentative agenda for the meeting is: \n\nCall to Order\nPublic Comment\nCommunity Connection: TBA\nDirector of LGBTQ+ Affairs Update\nMembership Committee Update\nAd Hoc Committees\nPublic Comment\nAdjourn\n\nMembers of the public are encouraged to give feedback on priorities and other agenda items during the designated times for public comment. \nPlease reach out to chi.lgbtq.advisory.council@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-lgbtq-advisory-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 121 N. LaSalle St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
CREATED:20251119T232800Z
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SUMMARY:Unstoppable with author Victoria Noe
DESCRIPTION:To honor World AIDS Day\, we will hold an interview-style presentation featuring Victoria Noe led by Positively Aware Editor in Chief\, Rick Guasco. The discussion will focus on her experiences and inspiration for her newest book UNSTOPPABLE: Straight Women on the AIDS Frontlines.  \nShowcasing candid personal interviews that are complemented by extensive research\, UNSTOPPABLE highlights the critical work of straight women to end the epidemic. Also explored are their responses to new challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the current dismantling of HIV services\, research\, and treatment.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/unstoppable-with-author-victoria-noe/
LOCATION:Vivent Health + TPAN\, 5537 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
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SUMMARY:Best In The World Short Film Screening + Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the premiere of Chicago short film\, Best In the World\, and comedy show on December 3\, 2025 at Dorothy hosted by Rogue Schmidt!\n\n\n\nJoin us for the premiere of Chicago short film\, Best In the World\, and comedy show on December 3\, 2025 at Dorothy hosted by Rogue Schmidt! \nWritten by Marissa Lessman and directed by Melanie Field (A League of Their Own 2022)\, Best in the World follows Kit (played by Schmidt)\, whose dreams of becoming a professional wrestler are buried under a mountain of shame and grief- until a video of her goes viral and a top Chicago wrestling coach shows up at her door. In an industry traditionally dominated by cis men\, Best in the World is a celebration of plus sized\, queer\, femme voices. \nWe’ll kick off the night with stand up sets from Rogue Schmidt and two of Chicago’s fiercest comedians\, Hoja Lopez and Hannah Beck\, followed by the premiere screening of Best in the World. Make sure to stick around for a talk back with Rogue moderated by Lillie Frances! \nDoors at 6pm and our event begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the show until 11pm. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. \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 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the show (12/2\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/best-in-the-world-short-film-screening-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day commemoration with Wrightwood 659 and the Joffrey Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Wrightwood 659 and The Joffrey Ballet proudly announce a special World AIDS Day commemoration honoring those lost to the epidemic to be held at Wrightwood 659 (659 Wrightwood Avenue) Thursday\, December 4\, at 5:30pm. World AIDS Day\, officially December 1\, is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Since 1988\, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost. \nThe Joffrey Ballet was deeply affected during this period\, losing several remarkable artists\, including Company Founder Robert Joffrey at age 59 and his protégé Edward Stierle at just 23. Following Joffrey’s passing\, Stierle choreographed Lacrymosa and\, while on his own deathbed\, completed Empyrean. As noted in a New York Times interview\, Stierle’s dance partner observed\, “Where Lacrymosa was about death\, Empyrean is about celebration and hope.” \nThis public program will feature opening remarks by Greg Cameron\, Joffrey Ballet President & CEO; a screening of Empyrean and discussion; and a memorial segment inviting attendees to share reflections and memories of those lost to AIDS.  Tickets for this special program are complimentary with paid admission to Wrightwood 659. \nWrightwood 659 is currently mounting The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.\, a large-scale exhibition celebrating the rich history of The Joffrey Ballet. The exhibition premiered at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center in 2024\, marking the first major retrospective of the company. Drawing from the Joffrey archive\, acquired by the Jerome Robbins Dance Division in 2017 as the Library’s largest acquisition in a decade\, the exhibition offers an in-depth look at the Joffrey’s contributions to ballet in the U.S. Highlights include rare film from the original performance of the groundbreaking ballet Astarte and Anna Sokolow’s Opus 65\, as well as costumes\, props\, pointe shoes\, posters\, correspondence\, and other ephemera from the company and the life of Robert Joffrey. The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. is organized by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and curated by Dr. Julia Foulkes with assistance from Nicole Duffy. It is presented at Wrightwood 659 by Alphawood Exhibitions. \n  \nAlso on view at Wrightwood 659 through December 20\, 2025\, are Scott Burton: Shape Shift\, which examines the legacy of Scott Burton (1939–1989)\, an American original whose wide-ranging practice anticipated many of the strategies of today’s art; and Ellen Altfest: Forever\, an intimate selection of oil paintings by the American representational painter.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-commemoration-with-wrightwood-659-and-the-joffrey-ballet/
LOCATION:Wrightwood 659\, 659 W. Wrightwood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,art-gallery,culture,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
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SUMMARY:Party for the Park - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Unity Park’s annual Party for the Park returns this season\, promising a night filled with great food\, exciting prizes\, and meaningful community impact. Every dollar raised goes directly toward free\, family-friendly programming and park improvements—100% of funds stay local to enhance Unity Park.\n“This event isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of what makes our community special\,” said one organizer. “Everyone walks out smiling\, full\, and proud to support something that brings real value to our neighborhood.” \n\nEvent: https://shorturl.at/PRy2w\nSilent Auction: https://www.32auctions.com/UPACPartyforthePark2025?r=1&t=all\n\nWhat to Expect\nGuests can enjoy a buffet featuring: \n\nBacon-wrapped chicken with glaze\nClassic mac and cheese\nBetsy’s famous meatballs\nFresh fruit bowls\, cookies\, hummus with veggies and corn chips\nGluten-free and vegan options\nEli’s cheesecakes and pizza from Piece Pizza\n\nPlus\, enjoy a free first drink with each ticket and a vibrant social atmosphere. \nRaffle & Silent Auction Highlights\nThe raffle and auction feature more than 15 prizes from beloved local partners\, including: \n\nLunch and a personal tour with Chicago Park District CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa\nLunch with 35th Ward Ald. Anthony Quezada\nParty for 50 at Sidetrack\nPortrait session with Rick Aguilar Studios\nTour (and swag) of Gerber/Hart Library & Archives\n\nWhy It Matters\nTickets are just $25\, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Union Park’s community programs. “No one gets paid. Every cent goes right back into making the park better for everyone\,” an organizer emphasized. \nJoin neighbors\, friends\, and supporters for a night that gives back—because at Party for the Park\, fun and purpose go hand in hand.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/party-for-the-park-2025/
LOCATION:3659 W. Armitage Ave.\, 3659 W. Armitage Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
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SUMMARY:Lesbian author Elizabeth Andre appears at Walk on Wilson's Uptown Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:The Uptown Chamber of Commerce is hosting our 11th Annual WINTER WALK ON WILSON on Friday\, December 5th\, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:30 PM. This FREE event features sweet treats\, warm drinks\, and menu samples offered by local Uptown businesses and organizations\, live holiday music along the Wilson and Broadway commercial corridors\, a pop-up holiday market\, and photo ops with Uptown’s own Panda Claus!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lesbian-author-elizabeth-andre-appears-at-walk-on-wilsons-uptown-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Uptown\, Wilson and Broadway
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092559
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SUMMARY:Center on Halsted Art Gallery Opening
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\nJoin us for a night of artwork in our second and third-floor gallery spaces. \nLearn more about the artists below: \nSecond Floor Gallery:  \nKevin Lustik\, (he/him) \nArtist Statement \nI’ve been creating fiber art for over 40 years now. But I like to break the traditional rules of stitchery. Needlework is usually neat\, tidy\, and quaint. But my pieces include torn fabric\, unfinished canvases\, and yarn extending outside the mat and frame. Also\, I like to add a dash of wit. Some of the subjects I explore with my art include politics\, nostalgia\, pop culture\, and the LGBTQ+ identity. \nThird Floor Gallery:  \nNick Mozak (he/him) \nArtist statement \nI am a Chicago-based abstract artist who brings a rich and layered approach to mixed media. Working with acrylic\, collage\, and found objects on paper and wood panel\, my paintings are deeply influenced by the textures of the urban landscape: the weathered beauty of aged buildings\, the mercurial movement of natural /artificial light and the diverse patterns found in nature. \nBefore dedicating fully to the current art practice\, I spent 40 years as a set and costume designer in both professional and academic theatre. That background continues to shape my creative process\, infusing the work with a keen sense of composition\, texture\, and storytelling. \nMy work has been exhibited across the Midwest\, Pacific Northwest\, California\, and New England\, and has been featured in contemporary art publications: Juniper Rag and Artist CloseUp.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/center-on-halsted-art-gallery-opening/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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