BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chicago Social Butterflies - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chicago Social Butterflies REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250619T020343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T020343Z UID:10000304-1752933600-1752948000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com SUMMARY:DJ GLORIA Presents: Barks & Babes Girls & Pups Summer Social DESCRIPTION:šŸŒŠ A Puppy Pool to splash around \nšŸ– Treats for the pups \nšŸ† A ā€œCutest Pupā€ Contest ā€” with prizes! šŸŽšŸ¾ \nšŸŒˆ LGBTQ+ Friendly ā€” All Babes Welcome! \nšŸ” Food & Specialty Drinks for purchase for the humans! \nšŸŽ¶ Music by yours truly\, DJ Gloria ā€” spinning the perfect summer vibe šŸŒˆšŸŽ§ \nTickets: $10 \nPlenty of street parking \nLetā€™s mix\, mingle\, and bark the house down! šŸ’¦šŸ•šŸ’• \nāœØDoggie Moms\, some friendly rules: \n\nšŸ•ā€šŸ¦ŗ Small dogs only\, please ā€“ no dogs over 20 pounds\nšŸ•No aggressive dogs\nšŸ•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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/barks-babes-dj-gloria.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250717T144130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T144130Z UID:10000380-1752930000-1752937200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com SUMMARY:Chicago Queer History: Police\, Gangsters\, and Gay Bars DESCRIPTION:The University of Chicago sociologist Ernest Burgess observed that the city contains ā€œzones of transitionā€ 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 ā€“ but that required an interaction between queerness and other criminal behavior. Learn about the delicate interaction between queerness\, the stateā€™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/ CATEGORIES:outdoor,sports-recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/chicago-queer-history.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250626T025646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T051641Z UID:10000336-1752921000-1752928200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/coh-volunteer-orientation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250717T150039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T150039Z UID:10000384-1752919200-1752937200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com 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 ā€“ 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/ CATEGORIES:education,wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/south-side-project-protect-your-health.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T220000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250717T032356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T032356Z UID:10000355-1752865200-1752876000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com SUMMARY:MCA: Prime Time | City in a Garden DESCRIPTION:Itā€™s time to celebrate with Queen! at the MCA. Smartbarā€™s legendary LGBTQ+ partyā€”now more than a decade oldā€”takes over the museum for a special evening of DJs\, drag queens\, dancing\, and more in support of the exhibitionĀ 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 Fernandesā€™sĀ The RiteĀ (2019). In this durational performance\, dancers Laura Baumeister and Katlin Bourgeois activate Fernandesā€™s artwork\, featured inĀ City in a Garden\, while improvising within the parameters of Fernandesā€™s choreography. \nIn addition\,Ā Gerber/Hartā€”whose extraordinary collection of LGBTQ+ holdings is one of the largest in the worldā€”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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mca-prime-time-city-in-a-garden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250619T020102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T020102Z UID:10000303-1752777000-1752778800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com 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 Koslowā€™s Posthaste is an abstraction of the First Suite Minuets\, while Andrew Normanā€™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 ā€¢ Sensory-Friendly ā€¢ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/transcendant-souls.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250710T043852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T035525Z UID:10000350-1752773400-1752778800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com 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.Ā  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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hideout-equality-illinois-brian-johnson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250619T034124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T150833Z UID:10000319-1752692400-1752696000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com SUMMARY:Intergenerational Trans Panel DESCRIPTION:Weā€™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! \nšŸŽ¤ Expect: \nšŸ’¬ Bold stories \nšŸ”„ Real talk \nā“ A dynamic Q&A session \nšŸ’– Connections that span generations \nWhether youā€™re coming to learn\, share\, or just be in communityā€”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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/intergenerational-trans-pride.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250710T041855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041855Z UID:10000349-1752429600-1752454800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com 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 DiscoĀ by FunkStick ResidentĀ Connie Kway-Lewd \nFOLKS OF ALL COLORS / BACKGROUNDS / ETHNICITIES / WEIGHTS / ABILITIES / BODIES / GENDERS / GENDER EXPRESSIONS / FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES ARE WELCOME AND WANTED AT FUNKSTICK!Ā  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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/funk-stick-chicago.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T173000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250710T045231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T045454Z UID:10000352-1752424200-1752427800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com SUMMARY:Invictus: Angels in America Talk Back and Book Signing with Tracy Baim DESCRIPTION:Weā€™re thrilled to welcome legendary journalist and activist Tracy Baim for our post-show Talkback this Sunday! Sheā€™ll also be signing and selling her book\, with proceeds benefiting the incredible Howard Brown Health. Donā€™t miss this inspiring conversation! šŸŒˆšŸ“š 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/invictus-tracy-baim.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250619T033716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T033716Z UID:10000318-1752418800-1752436800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com 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 | 3PMā€“8PM \nThe debut of FREQUENCiā€”B.BLYSS!ā€™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 \nItā€™s our first time bringing this dual-vibe experience to lifeā€”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. \nšŸŽŸļø Tickets on sale now. \nĀ  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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/b.blyss-frequenci.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250529T020450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T020538Z UID:10000248-1752418800-1752426000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com 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 forĀ The Wizard of Oz. Welcome toĀ You Will Get Sick\, a wildly imaginative new play that traces the hilarious and deeply moving saga of one manā€™s illness and his unlikely caretakerā€™s pursuit of her dreams. \nAdmired as ā€œlively\, surreal and surprisingā€ by theĀ New York Times\, Noah Diazā€™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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/steppenwolf-you-will-get-sick.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250418T211447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T150922Z UID:10000049-1752404400-1752426000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com SUMMARY:Frida Kahloā€™s Month in Paris: A Friendship with Mary Reynolds DESCRIPTION:Unveiling Frida Kahloā€™s work for the first time in the Art Institute galleries\, this exhibition focuses on the celebrated Mexican artistā€™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 ā€“ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/frida-kahlo-art-institute-exhibit.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 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 Clubā€™s Pop-Up Comedy Show \nSun\, 7/13/25 | 7 pm ā€“ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bi-wives-club.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T233000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 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 ā€¢ Jul 12 ā€¢ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kesha-tits-out-tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 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 Chengā€™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 playā€™s themes\, Adaā€™s creative process\, and the broader landscape of queer womenā€™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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/the-trouble-with-my-hair.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 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:Ā Chicago Water Tower (801 N Michigan Ave)\nDistance: apx 2 miles \nThe Historian John Dā€™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. Weā€™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/ CATEGORIES:culture,education,outdoor,sports-recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/chicago-queer-history.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chicago-transfemicide-ordinance.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 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 PFLAGā€™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/ CATEGORIES:support-group,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/morton-grove-pride.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 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 weā€™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/ CATEGORIES:culture,pride ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/evanston-pride-Candlelight-Vigil-Remembrance-Ceremony.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/center-on-halsted-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T040000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 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 Chicagoā€™s South Side and party with us! Beats by Chicagoā€™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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chicago-black-pride-july-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T020000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 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 Chicagoā€™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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chicago-black-pride-july-6-closing-party.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250619T033128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T033233Z UID:10000317-1751824800-1751835600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com SUMMARY:ReViiVal to Care: Chicago DESCRIPTION:This is more than an event; itā€™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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/reviival-to-care.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250514T050317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234640Z UID:10000195-1751817600-1751922000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride 2025: Freedom (Day Party) DESCRIPTION:Letā€™s showā€™em what FREEDOM looks like as Black and Queer people. Join us a great time in Boystown! Expecting more than 300 people. Beats by Chicagoā€™s very own DJ Chifeel and Jukie ThaKidd. Be in the building! URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-pride-2025-freedom-day-party/ LOCATION:D.S. Tequila\, 3352 N Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:dance-dj,day-party,pride ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sunday-freedom-day-party.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T143000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250626T031228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T031251Z UID:10000338-1751805000-1751812200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com SUMMARY:AFC Dim Sum DESCRIPTION:Come to our first-Sunday-of-the-month Dim Sums at Furama\, 4936 N. Broadway in Chicago at 12:30 p.m. \nWe meet on the second floor landing. Meal cost will be split among each table. After the meal\, we typically march over to SoFo Tap\, 4923 N. Clark in Chicago. If anyone wants to pre-game\, come to Fat Cat\, 4840 N. Broadway at 11:30 a.m. \nWant to reach AFC event organizers (the AFC Rice Makers)? Simply email AFC Board President John McInteer atĀ contactus@afchicago.org. URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/afc-dim-sum/ LOCATION:Furama Restaurant\, 4936 North Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States CATEGORIES:brunch,networking-mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/asians-and-friends.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T225000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250626T025039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T025329Z UID:10000335-1751755800-1751817600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride LGBTQIA+ Mega Party DESCRIPTION:LGBTQIA+ MEGA PARTY @ METRO STARING DREW SIDORA AND FRIENDS \nPERFORMING LIVE DREW SIDORA \nDance Choreographers: Liza and Willie Will\nSpecial Guest DJā€™s: DJ XXXclusive and DJ Gucci Roxx\nHosted By: Sidney Starr\, Armani Walton\, Rio Face and Kolgate and Hercules URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtqia-mega-party-metro/ LOCATION:Metro/Smartbar\, 3730 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chicago-black-pride-metro.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T030000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250514T045216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234625Z UID:10000193-1751752800-1751770800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride 2025: Freaky in Black (Night Party) DESCRIPTION:Explore your inhibitions at FREAKY in Black! Donā€™t be afraid to BARE IT ALL! The sexiest dancers in the nation will be helping to make the experience even FREAKIER. Beats by Chicagoā€™s very own DJ Lil Man and DJ Darryl Garcon. You donā€™t want to miss. Be in the building. URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-pride-2025-freaky-in-black-night-party/ LOCATION:Joeā€™s On Weed Street\, 940 W Weed St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States CATEGORIES:dance-dj,pride ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/freaky-in-black.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250514T044745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T234610Z UID:10000192-1751731200-1751749200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com SUMMARY:Chicago Black Pride 2025: The BLOQ Day Party DESCRIPTION:Ages 21+\nDOORS 4 PM \n\nTrina TruLuv\nDJ Panda\nDJ Darryl Garcon\nJukie Tha-Kidd URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-pride-2025-the-bloq-day-party/ LOCATION:The Promontory\, 5311 South Lake Park Avenue West\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/chicago-black-pride-the-bloq-party.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071731 CREATED:20250422T021535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T021535Z UID:10000060-1751720400-1751727600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com SUMMARY:The 2025 Esteem Award DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of celebration atĀ 3349 N Halsted StĀ where we honor individuals who have made a significant impact in their communities. The Esteem Awards recognize those who have shown outstanding dedication and commitment to serving others. This in-person event promises to be a memorable evening filled with inspiring stories\, heartfelt speeches\, and well-deserved recognition. Come dressed to impress and be prepared to be inspired by the incredible individuals being honored. Donā€™t miss out on this special occasion to celebrate and uplift those who are making a difference in the world! URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-2025-esteem-award/ LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:activism,awards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-esteem-awards.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR