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SUMMARY:Unmuted Black LGBTQ+ Voices: Breaking Bread Brunch
DESCRIPTION:All members of LGBTQ+ community welcome.\nSaturday\, June 21 2025. Limited seating\, RSVP required. \n 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/unmuted-black-lgbtq-voices-breaking-bread-brunch/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:brunch,networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:Stand Up Against U.S. vs. Skrmetti Protest
DESCRIPTION:We’ve partnered with the ACLU and Lambda Legal to keep you informed about a pivotal Supreme Court case that will shape the future of trans youth’s access to healthcare. \nThe decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti could come at any time before the end of June — and when it does\, we’ll be ready to respond. Our coalition is preparing a rapid response to make it clear: no matter the outcome\, we stand with trans youth. \nThis is a critical moment. Join us in staying informed and being ready to mobilize in defense of trans rights and healthcare access.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/stand-up-against-u-s-vs-skrmetti-protest/
LOCATION:Federal Plaza\, W Adams St &\, S Dearborn St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:pride,protest
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Walk Niles Pride
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Kirk Lane Park in Niles for our annual gathering with speakers\, music\, games\, local LGBT friendly groups\, and food.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rainbow-walk-niles-pride/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:outdoor,pride,sports-recreation
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SUMMARY:Tours with Mike: Downtown LGBTQ Stories
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Chicago is filled with LGBTQ people and events that have shaped both the city and the entire world. Join on this one-of-a-kind walking tour to discover LGBTQ Stories hiding everywhere around us! \nPublic tours where you can get individual tickets are available exclusively through the Chicago History Museum (it includes free admission to the CHM within one week from tour date).
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/tours-with-mike-downtown-lgbtq-stories/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:education,exhibit,sports-recreation
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SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Pride Fest® is a two-day street festival on June 21-22\, 2025; the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (June 29\, 2025). The 24th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life\, culture and community in  Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood. \nPride Fest features live music on 3 stages\, a Youth Pride Space for teens\, best of Chicago drag performance\, the Proud Pet Parade with prizes\, dance exhibitions\, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus\, guest speakers and over 150 food and merchandise vendors \nA $20 suggested donation for entry helps pays performers and festival workers\, and supports local non-profits & community programs like the Chicago Pride Crosswalks; 14 rainbow paved intersections installed in 2019 that make up the longest installation of it’s kind in the world.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-pride-fest/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T020000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth @Meeting House Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor freedom\, Black excellence\, and community with a night of music\, performance\, and pride.\n Beats by: DJ Wolfy Performances by:Zamora Love\, Mark Love\, Allegra Dee\, and Princess Booty Shorts\n Come ready to dance\, celebrate\, and uplift. All are welcome. No cover.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/juneteenth-meeting-house-tavern/
LOCATION:Meeting House Tavern\, 5025 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,education
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SUMMARY:Siskel Film Center: Showgirls
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 7\, 8:30 p.m. & Friday\, June 20\, 8:30 p.m. | At first\, this NC-17 tale about stripper Nomi Malone (Elizabeth Berkley)\, who dreams of becoming a top showgirl\, was roundly rejected\, with USA Today calling the film “as hoary as it is whore-y.” But\, as Sontag notes\, “What was banal can\, with the passage of time\, become fantastic\,” and SHOWGIRLS has now been embraced for being “perfectly bad\,” and entirely camp. The film’s solemnity set against gaudy Las Vegas\, Berkley’s extreme performance\, the backstage melodrama of the Stardust Resort and Casino has enshrined SHOWGIRLS as camp canon. Content consideration: contains a scene of sexual assault.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/siskel-film-center-showgirls/
LOCATION:Siskel Film Center\, 164 N. State St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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SUMMARY:Out & Amplified: A Night of Queer Music featuring VINCINT
DESCRIPTION:Out and Amplified: Night of Queer Music is not your average night out—it’s a full-blown\, indoor mini-pride extravaganza serving up fierce talent\, unapologetic queerness\, and a whole lot of sparkle. We’re talking a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity\, artistry\, and community that’s louder\, prouder\, and glammier than ever.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-amplified-a-night-of-queer-music-featuring-vincint/
LOCATION:Riviera Theater\, 4746 North Racine Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T033509Z
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SUMMARY:Out and Proud: A Rainbow Icon Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Two shows: June 19 and June 20 \nCelebrate Pride with Melissa Young and Nick Sula as they return with Young’s historical hit\, OUT AND PROUD: A Rainbow Celebration. Sixteen years ago\, Young performed the music of the World’s most loved LGBTQ Icon’s to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots\, June 28\, 1969 and now returns to celebrate the progress our country has made with help from some of her friends! Dan Riley will join Young and Sula this time around. \nStarting with Stonewall and Judy Garland\, Young will follow the LGBTQ++ Rights timeline\, matching Icons to significant moments in history. Dolly Parton’s Light of the Clear Blue Morning in 1977 aligns with Anita Bryant and the S.O.C.\, Bette Midler’s Do You Wanna Dance & Sylvester’s You Make Me Feel aligns with a post Stonewall New York (1971-73) of Bathhouses and Gay owned Discos. The creation of the Pride flag 1979/80 and Diana Ross’ I’m Coming Out! Young’s passion for history and where the movement is today comes across with laughter\, heart and great love. Young’s been seen all around town at Davenports\, Hydrate\, the Park West\, 3160 and Drury Lane Water Tower and out of town at The Dunes Resort\, Don’t Tell Mama in NYC\, The Duplex NYC and The Stonewall Inn. \nThe Den Theatre and comedy club is pleased to host Out and Proud: A Rainbow Icon Celebration on June 19-20\, 2025 at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-and-proud-a-rainbow-icon-celebration/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T051747Z
UID:10000277-1750446000-1750451400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Queer Elder History Panel with Gerber/Hart Library & Archives
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our third annual Queer Elder History Panel with Gerber/Hart and their Intergenerational Dialogue Project!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-elder-history-panel-with-gerber-hart-library-archives/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T210000
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SUMMARY:Black Alphabet: Noah's Arc The Movie
DESCRIPTION:Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles\, Noah’s Arc: The Movie picks up where the groundbreaking series left off\, following Noah\, Alex\, Ricky\, and Chance as they navigate love\, heartbreak\, and the complexities of chosen family. Packed with humor\, heart\, and unapologetic Black queer joy\, the film is a celebration of friendship’s power to carry us through life’s messiest moments. \nThis special screening invites the community to gather\, reminisce\, and reconnect with a story that helped shape a generation. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Noah’s Arc for the first time\, you’ll feel right at home with us.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/black-alphabet-truth-or-test/
LOCATION:Jamii Center for Arts & Media\, 3850 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T200000
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SUMMARY:Undercurrents: A solo exhibition by Nathan Brad Hall
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception\, Friday\, June 20\, 2025 5-8pm\nNathan Brad Hall lives and works in Brooklyn\, New York. With a background in both abstract and figurative studies\, his focus today is on figurative oil painting\, attempting to capture the light that illuminates us all. He has shown his work extensively in group and solo exhibitions in NYC and beyond and can be found in private collections across the U.S. and internationally.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/undercurrents-a-solo-exhibition-by-nathan-brad-hall/
LOCATION:Victor Gallery\, 300 W. Superior St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250529T004548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T004548Z
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SUMMARY:Fox Lake Friday Night Live: Pride Night with Kaleidoscope Eyes
DESCRIPTION:The Village of Fox Lake is excited to invite you to join their all-new event\, Fox Lake Friday Night Live! Their new event combines their former Tuesday evening Farmers Market with their Friday Night Concert Series to create a more vibrant community experience for all. This event will feature a farmers market (4-7 PM)\, free live music (7-9 PM)\, and a variety of food and beverage options from local businesses and food trucks.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/fox-lake-friday-night-live-pride-night-with-kaleidoscope-eyes/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoor,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T033000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250619T003426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T003426Z
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SUMMARY:Party Noire Presents: The Juneteenth FunQtion
DESCRIPTION:Party Noire presents\nNever Have I Ever \nThu\, Jun 19 at 10:00 PM – 3:30 AM \n\n\n\n\n2247 North Lincoln Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, USA\n\n\n\nBlack + Brown Femme\, Queer\, Lesbian\, Gay\, Trans\, Non-Binary Juneteenth FunQtion
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/party-noire-presents-the-juneteenth-funqtion/
LOCATION:Never Have I Ever\, 2247 N.Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T020000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250612T175025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T002402Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth @Sidetrack
DESCRIPTION:Get Sidetrack’d Thursday\, June 19\, to for our Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Doors open at 3pm with $3 Frozens from open to close. Our Juneteenth Celebration begins at 9pm in Glass/Side/Deck Bars with Sasha Love & Boy J and goes till close at 3pm. Our monthly Let’s Go! Latin Night will be going on in Main/Cherry/North Bars as well that night. No Cover…it’s Sidetrack!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/juneteenth-sidetrack/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T235900
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250619T003015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T003015Z
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SUMMARY:When House Music Was Black & Gay: Juneteenth Edition
DESCRIPTION:When House Music Was Black & Gay: Juneteenth Edition | A night honoring Black queer culture through sound\, community\, and movement. 20% of the profits from the event will be donated to the Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus. \n🎶 Beats by iamBrandon and Lori Branch\nThursday\, June 19 at 9PM\n📍 Replay Lakeview | 3439 N. Halsted
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/when-house-music-was-black-gay-juneteenth-edition/
LOCATION:Replay Lakeview\, 3439 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250501T025655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T025655Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago's Late Night Talk Show: The Not That Late Show
DESCRIPTION:Two shows: May 21\, 7:30 pm and June 18\, 7:30 pm \nGet the late night talk show experience without heading to NYC or LA! The Not That Late Show is just like the late night talk shows you would see on TV (Colbert\, The Daily Show\, Last Week Tonight\, etc.)\, but with a Chicago focus. \nEach month\, our ensemble cast creates new material based on what’s in the news\, what the internet is talking about or whatever is on their mind. The show also features performances from emerging musical acts and interviews with notable Chicagoans. Past interview guests have included Chicago Poet Laureate avery r. young\, Girl\, I Guess‘s Stephanie Skora\, and Jacoby Cochran of City Cast Chicago. Part comedy show\, part concert\, part talk show; all fun… The Not That Late Show is a late night talk show for Chicago\, by Chicago.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicagos-late-night-talk-show-the-not-that-late-show/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250529T005054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T005230Z
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SUMMARY:You're Invited To The Cookout! A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Comedians
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited To The Cookout: A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Comedians is a vibrant comedy variety show produced by two rising Black women comedians\, Karissa Cuffy and Wongel Abamegal in partnership with UrbanTheater Company.\n\nThis joyful celebration shines a spotlight on some of the most exciting Black comedic talent in Chicago—both fresh faces and established favorites. From stand-up and improv to musical comedy and a whole lot of cuttin’ up\, this show serves up a full plate of laughter\, culture\, and community.\n\nCome for the jokes\, stay for the joy—everyone’s invited to the Cookout!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/youre-invited-to-the-cookout-a-juneteenth-celebration-of-black-comedians/
LOCATION:Urban Theater Chicago\, 2620 W. Division St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250508T052853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161816Z
UID:10000152-1750271400-1750287600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:GovState @ White Sox: Pride at the Park Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Governors State University’s Pride at the Park Night on June 18th presented by Vizzy\, an evening dedicated to uplifting and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Experience a night full of love\, diversity\, and unity in a vibrant atmosphere that welcomes all. $5 from each ticket will go to Jackie McKethen Scholarship for LGBTQIA Students. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stand in solidarity and revel in the joys of inclusivity. Get your tickets today!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/govstate-white-sox-pride-at-the-park-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Rate Field\, 333 W. 35th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,outdoor,pride,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250612T175339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T175339Z
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SUMMARY:Brave Space Alliance: Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the space at 1 pm next Wednesday\, June 18\, for a Juneteenth Celebration! Spend the afternoon with community over double dutch and spades tournaments and free food ☀️ \nRSVP with jahiemj@bravespacealliance.org — all are welcome!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/brave-space-alliance-juneteenth/
LOCATION:Brave Space Alliance\, 1515 E 52nd Place\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,day-party,education,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T233000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250418T210634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T210634Z
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SUMMARY:Perfume Genius ‘Glory Tour’
DESCRIPTION:Hadreas\, a Seattle native\, began his music career in 2008 and released his debut album\, Learning\, in 2010 via long-time label home Matador. The album immediately captured critics’ attention\, with Pitchfork praising its “eviscerating and naked” songs\, marked by “heartbreaking sentiments and bruised characterizations delivered in a voice that ranges from an ethereal croon to a slightly cracked warble.” These descriptors became the hallmarks of Perfume Genius – Hadreas’ unique ability to convey emotional vulnerability not only lyrically\, but with his impressively nuanced vocals.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/perfume-genius-glory-tour/
LOCATION:Vic Theater\, 3145 North Sheffield Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250521T220236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T142853Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Trans Ice Cream Social\, a celebration of trans identity and community. Come groove to some music\, make some arts and crafts\, and enjoy ice cream from Jeni’s. Local community organizations will also be joining us to share cultural\, legal\, and medical resources for queer and trans people. \nTrans folks and allies of all ages are welcome. RSVP below. \nThis event is rain or shine!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250529T000501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T000501Z
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SUMMARY:History of LGBTQ+ Activism (Online)
DESCRIPTION:John D’Emilio\, Professor Emeritus of History\, Gender and Women’s Studies at UIC\, explores pivotal moments in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights\, highlighting the resilience and courage of activists who have shaped the modern LGBTQ+ movement. \nThis event is part of the Morton Grove Has Pride initiative celebrating our LGBTQIA2S+ community. Learn more about Morton Grove Pride and events taking place throughout the year at mortongrovepride.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/history-of-lgbtq-activism-online/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:activism,education,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250605T052517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T052517Z
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SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Bi Wives Club is not just for married bisexual women; it’s a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. There’s nothing interesting about fitting the mold\, and the Bi Wives have happily stopped trying. \nThe show has rapidly become an audience favorite that frequently sells out well in advance. The production is playful\, intimate\, and reliably hilarious. Our audiences praise the humor\, atmosphere\, and the show’s sense of community and connection. \nHosted by Kris Lantzy\, Christen Manville and Kayla McCaffrey\, this month’s featured comedians include Evan Mills\, Kujichagulia Juniper Whitehead\, Manny Petty\, Elise Fernandez & Quinn James. \nDoors at 6pm with a one hour happy hour before our show begins at 7pm! Dorothy remains open after the show until 11pm. \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. 30 early bird special tickets are offered at $12/ea! \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 (6/14\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250606T012603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T012703Z
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SUMMARY:Siskel Film Center: Grey Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 5\, 6:00 p.m. & Sunday\, June 15\, 2:00 p.m. | In Slate\, J. Bryan Lowder wrote what makes the documentary GREY GARDENS in part a camp classic\, and “one of the most prominent and oft-cited entries in the canon of gay culture\,” is that Big Edie and Little Edie Beale\, the reclusive cousins of Jackie Onassis\, are intimately captured\, in their deteriorating house in East Hampton\, without an ounce of judgement. “The filmmakers simply allow them to be\,” Lowder writes. That uninhibited freedom is\, as Sontag writes\, a hallmark of camp: “a proper mixture of the exaggerated\, the fantastic\, the passionate and the naive.”
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/siskel-film-center-grey-gardens/
LOCATION:Siskel Film Center\, 164 N. State St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250508T041021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161808Z
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SUMMARY:Forgotten Fires of Pride: LGBTQ Pioneers From Across America Speak Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join a powerful conversation with bold queer trailblazers from America’s overlooked frontlines—Lawrence\, Champaign\, Chicago\, Boulder\, Boston\, and Northwestern. They’ll unpack the personal and political battles that defined their lives\, reflect on today’s urgent threats\, and chart a path forward by turning hard-won history into strategy for tomorrow’s resistance. \nThis is not nostalgia—it’s a call to action. Come to remember\, reckon\, and organize. Zoom information to follow. \nFeaturing: \nMaher Ahmad (Northwestern Gay Liberation)\, Albert Williams (Chicago Gay Liberation)\, John Bolin (Lawrence GLF)\, Jeff Graubart (Champaign GLF)\, Thom Nickels (Boston and Boulder GLF) \nFacilitated by: August Bernadicou (The LGBTQ History Project)
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/forgotten-fires-of-pride-lgbtq-pioneers-from-across-america-speak/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:pride,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T020000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250521T210311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161801Z
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SUMMARY:Slo 'Mo Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:Save a horse\, ride a COWGRRL. Pony up to our Pride Edition of Slo ‘Mo June 14 for a night of line dancing\, carnival games\, tacos and more treats & tricks. It’s rodeo done the Slo ‘Mo way\, which means highlighting the Black\, brown\, femme and queer roots of country music as well as the current cultural moment it’s having. Our own Darling Shear and Angelica Grace will be leading a line dance lesson at 9PM SHARP and there will be games\, tacos and more on the patio all night. Bring your BEST queer country looks to win big: Cash prizes and gifts will be awarded to the winning Cowbo/Grrl Cutie. \nEarly bird tickets are on sale now for $15\, general admission are $20 and day of tickets are $25.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/slo-mo-rodeo/
LOCATION:Sleeping Village\, 3734 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250514T014332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T014332Z
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SUMMARY:Coming Out to Dead People
DESCRIPTION:Following sold-out shows & multiple rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and London’s Off-West End Soho Theatre\, comedian Ricky Sim (@rickeerick) brings ‘Coming Out To Dead People’ to Annoyance – a chaotic stand-up about growing up as a gaysian immigrant in NY\, to coming out to his conservative Chinese-Malaysian mom… just as she’s diagnosed with cancer. Talk about good timing. Combining stand-up and storytelling\, an autobiographical hour explores grief\, cleft-palates\, secrets to the grave\, and why you should not be thinking about your ancestor when having gay sex.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/coming-out-to-dead-people/
LOCATION:The Annoyance Theater\, 851 W Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250423T025122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161751Z
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SUMMARY:Artemis Singers: Goddesses\, Rage! Concert and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Annual Pride Concert and Dance\nSaturday\, June 14\, 2025 at VanderCook College of Music in Bronzeville on the IIT campus. Come RAGE with us!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/artemis-singers-godesses-rage-concert-and-dance/
LOCATION:VanderCook College of Music\, 3125 S. Federalist\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T130643
CREATED:20250521T191703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T191703Z
UID:10000208-1749927600-1749934800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:RAGEher Queer
DESCRIPTION:RAGEher Queer is a sacred\, embodied space for Queer\, trans\, nonbinary\, and gender-expansive beings shaped by the experience of womanhood—to move\, feel\, and reclaim what the world has tried to erase. \nIt’s a space to scream\, sob\, and shake with others who get it. For queer femmes\, women\, and fluid folks who refuse to disappear.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rageher-queer/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,support-group
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