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SUMMARY:Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus: Spring Fling 2025
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus \nSUN\, JUNE 1ST \n11AM- 4PM
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-black-gay-mens-caucus-spring-fling-2025/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,brunch,networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Grove Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:Pride is Natural. Join us in celebrating the beauty in all families who are nurturing\, caring\, and loving. Being a part of the LGBTQ community is as natural as it gets.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/buffalo-grove-pride-parade/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:pride
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SUMMARY:Evanston Pride: Car Parade
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to drive in our car parade or join us at cheering/gathering spot along the route and show your support to all participating. \nCheck out the link for the drive sign-up\, the gathering spot sign-up\, and the route! \nCar Parade Details Here
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/evanston-pride-car-parade/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:culture,pride
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T120000
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SUMMARY:Chipride Volunteering + Alliance for the Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with Alliance for the Great Lakes. Volunteers will work together to pick up and document litter on the beach. After the beach is cleaned up\, all the items will be added up and weighed. Trash will then be thrown away while recyclable items will be recycled. Along with data from beaches from all the different coasts of the Great Lakes\, the site’s documented beach clean up data is tallied and sent to Alliance for the Great Lakes. The data is collected and used in research on the pollution around the Great Lakes. \nVolunteers should wear weather appropriate attire suitable for walking on the beach and in the surrounding park. We suggest these additional items: \n\nSunscreen\nHat and/or sunglasses\nRefillable water bottle\n\nAlliance for the Great Lakes will provide disposable gloves and trashbags.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-alliance-for-the-great-lakes/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161900Z
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SUMMARY:Equality Illinois 2025 Kick-Off Brunch
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Celebrate Pride with us! 🏳️‍🌈 Let’s come together to uplift\, honor\, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/equality-illinois-2025-kick-off-brunch/
LOCATION:Venue West\, 221 N. Paulina St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:brunch,pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250514T011150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161852Z
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Art: 4th Annual Art of Pride
DESCRIPTION:Art\, live performances\, music\, dancing\, food\, vendors\, & more!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/hyde-park-art-4th-annual-art-of-pride/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Art Center\, 5020 S. Cornell Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,pride
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250512T184800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161917Z
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SUMMARY:Saugatuck-Douglas Pride Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Community Pride MI promotes unity\, inclusion\, and awareness of gender\, sexual identity and racial diversity and aims to create a sense of community and safe spaces for all individuals. \nEvents June 1st – June 7th
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/saugatuck-douglas-pride-weekend/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T210000
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SUMMARY:Lakeside Pride: What I Did For Love
DESCRIPTION:To close the 2024-25 season\, the Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble will contemplate how love operates in our lives by looking within and around us. You’ll hear music from a widely beloved Studio Ghibli movie\, the world premiere of an arrangement made for the ensemble\, and the regional premiere of Viet Cuong’s John and Jim\, a powerful reminder that “love wins.” Join us to see what other stories we’ll tell.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lakeside-pride-what-i-did-for-love/
LOCATION:Benito Juarez Community Academy\, 1450 W. Cermak Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250424T021230Z
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SUMMARY:Sapphic Before Sunset x Center On Halsted Pride Rooftop Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 31st at Center on Halsted as we kick off PRIDE MONTH with a fabulous networking event and rooftop garden party! This informal meet and greet is just what you need! DJ FEEN will be spinning on the garden deck\, cash bar available. Come celebrate all things PRIDE and raise a glass in the name of good! Sponsored in part by Anne Del Rosario of LPL Financial. All proceeds benefit Center on Halsted.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sapphic-before-sunset-x-center-on-halsted-pride-rooftop-garden-party/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250501T024403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T024403Z
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SUMMARY:One Roof Chicago Fundraising Gala
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to invite our beloved community member to this years Spring gala! \nThis May 31st\, One Roof Chicago is hosting our Spring Gala at the Chatham home of our Executive Director\, Jim Harvey. \nCome to donate to a cause you believe in\, and stay for the- \n\nFood\nDrinks\nGuided art tour\nLive musical performances\nDoor prize\, for one lucky guest\nGuests of Honor\, including 3rd Ward Alderwoman Pat Dowell\, Dan Parker of Diasporal Rhythms\, and Affinity Community Services\n\nWe’re grateful for every donation and ticket. Every cent sends us soaring toward our goal of building an LGBTQ+ intergenerational home in Chicago.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/one-roof-chicago-fundraising-gala/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250529T022216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T022302Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Sports Chicago - Kickball (Free Open Play)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Kickball is coming this Summer!! Join us on May 31 at 11AM at Lawrence Park for our free open play! Everyone is welcome to check out what we are all about. No prior registration is required.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-sports-chicago-kickball-free-open-play/
LOCATION:Lawrence Park
CATEGORIES:outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T130000
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CREATED:20250508T040320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T040320Z
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SUMMARY:Ultimate Frisbee Open Gym
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to run\, throw\, and dive! Join us for a high-energy session of Ultimate Frisbee at our open gym. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious to try it out\, all skill levels are welcome. Bring your friends\, your game face\, and your spirit of fun—it’s all about community\, cardio\, and great vibes.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ultimate-frisbee-open-gym/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T200000
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SUMMARY:Windy City Times @40: Breaking News. Breaking Silence.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception at Gerber/Hart of this special exhibit looking back at 40 years of Windy City Times\, Chicago’s LGBTQ+ newspaper and media company. The opening reception from 6-8 PM will feature a conversation with co-founder of Windy City Times Tracy Baim and historian John D’Emilio night. Tickets are $50 and include appetizers and beverages. \nWindy City Times @40: Breaking News\, Breaking Silence will be on display in the Sandfield Exhibition Gallery from through January 2026. The exhibit includes dozens of covers from Windy City Times\, Outlines\, BLACKlines\, En La Vida\, Nightlines and more. Plus special photos from the 1987 March on Washington\, the first major AIDS protests and benefits\, parades\, pioneers\, and nonprofits. Some of these images have never been seen by the public. Also see buttons\, posters\, t-shirts\, and other special items from the past. The exhibition and reception will take place on the second floor of 6500 N Clark Street. Stairs are located inside the front door (by the entrance to Walgreens). An elevator is located at the end of the hallway (past the Howard Brown front desk).
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/windy-city-times-40-breaking-news-breaking-silence/
LOCATION:Gerber/Hart\, 6500 North Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,culture,exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250418T181554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T041408Z
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SUMMARY:Go Girl! Saugatuck
DESCRIPTION:Go Girl! Saugatuck is an inclusive-of-all on the female spectrum women’s weekend just two miles from Lake Michigan that’s been kicking it since 2016. Comedy\, Burlesque\, Drag Kings\, Live Music followed by women DJs will fill your nights after days jammed with workshops\, pool games\, women vendors and visiting the dual towns of Douglas/Saugatuck whose Pride is the same weekend! \nALL EVENTS FROM FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY ARE AT THE DUNES RESORT EXCLUSIVELY\, the largest gay resort in the country. Yes\, The Dunes is popular and kinda pricey\, but we’ve arranged for no extra per person charges so fill up those rooms and come co-create a fine community at Go Girl! Saugatuck.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/go-girl-saugatuck/
LOCATION:The Dunes Resort\, 333 Blue Star Hwy.\, Douglas\, MI\, 49406\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250313T021009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T142518Z
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SUMMARY:Out of the Office
DESCRIPTION:The Legacy Project presents OUT OF THE OFFICE to Kick Off PRIDE MONTH 2025 atop the roof of the Godfrey Hotel – Chicago’s largest LGBTQ PRIDE EVENT! Thursday May 29th | 4:30 – 7p
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-of-the-office/
LOCATION:The Godfrey\, 127 W Huron St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250529T011416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T162938Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Grayslake Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join the community and celebrate love and inclusion at the fifth annual Grayslake Pride Parade hosted by the Better Together Project. This is a family-friendly parade that kicks off at Hawley St and Slusser St continues onto Center St and Seymour Ave and comes to an end back at Slusser. \nThere’s great viewing spots all around the route! Enjoy music from a local DJ\, celebrate the community\, and cheer on the participants! \nWant to participate?\nJoin here: https://tbtp.org/join/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/5th-annual-grayslake-pride-parade/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250521T155610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T143236Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk & Podcast Salon: Black. Fat. Femme with DoctorJonPaul!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 28 at 7 p.m. as we welcome educator\, journalist\, and academic Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins (also known as DoctorJonPaul) in celebrating their new book\, Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself! DoctorJonPaul will be joined in a podcast salon-style conversation with Anna DeShawn\, creator of E3 Radio and The Qube. \nIn Black. Fat. Femme\, DoctorJonPaul delivers an honest and extraordinary new take on how the author\, and other Black Fat Femmes like them\, have come to find and understand their identity. They explore how standing at the intersection of multiple identities\, communities\, and causes shapes people and how they see the world; through this book readers get an up-close examination of the importance of meaningful representation and how Black Fat Femmes have been excluded and erased from LGBTQ+ communities and conversations. \nAll tickets cover the cost of\, and include\, silent headpones for the listening session as well as light bites and refreshments!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/book-talk-podcast-salon-black-fat-femme-with-doctorjonpaul/
LOCATION:Call & Response Books\, 1390 East Hyde Park Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250501T024701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T024701Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Leaders Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the very first LGBTQIA+ Leaders Mixer—an evening of connection\, collaboration\, and community at the Center on Halsted. \nWhether you’re a business professional\, lead or participate in an LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group\, or are simply passionate about building a stronger\, more connected LGBTQIA+ community in Chicago—this event is for you. \nEnjoy open networking and choose your own adventure with engaging breakout areas where you can: \n\nConnect with fellow LGBTQIA+ professionals\nMeet and exchange ideas with ERG leaders across industries\nLearn about local LGBTQIA+ networking organizations\nEngage with Center on Halsted staff—or take a tour of the space!\n\nWe’ll have light bites and a cash bar (your first drink is on us!).
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lgbtqia-leaders-mixer/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T020000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250418T180618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T180618Z
UID:10000041-1748293200-1748311200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:IML Parties – CircuitMOM
DESCRIPTION:Series of events celebrating International Mr. Leather from May 22 – May 27
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/iml-parties-circuitmom/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,kink/leather
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250501T024936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T025026Z
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SUMMARY:FunkStick's Disco Detox
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day Monday after the Beach\, strap on your harness one more time and twirl over to Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville for FunkStick’s Disco Detox: a TOTALLY FREE Tea Dance to help ease you back into reality after IML (…or to help you pregame for whatever else your night holds).\n\nAll Vinyl Rare Disco by FunkStick Resident Connie Kway-Lewd\n***NO COVER***
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/funksticks-disco-detox/
LOCATION:Meeting House Tavern\, 5025 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T020000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250418T181001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T181111Z
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SUMMARY:CircuitMOM & IMRL Present : Victory Party w/ Ale Maes & Eddie Martinez
DESCRIPTION:This show is for AGES 21 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. \nThe Music Hall is General Admission Standing Room Only. We are built for dancing and rocking out! That means there is no seat to go along with your ticket despite those pesky little numbers that may be printed on it.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/circuitmom-imrl-present-victory-party-w-ale-maes-eddie-martinez/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250508T135258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T142701Z
UID:10000156-1748206800-1748206800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Black & Blue Ballcur
DESCRIPTION:CircuitMOM & CircutSON with IML Present: The Black & Blue Ball \nRyan Willing (Organized Crime) & Erick Ibiza\nMonday May 25\, 9 pm – 4 am
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-black-blue-ball/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250508T041817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T041817Z
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SUMMARY:*squeak* lgbtqia kink social
DESCRIPTION:Join us IML Weekend for the 2nd installment of *squeak*! Come to @thesofotap\, 5-8pm\, Sun\, May 25th as we raise funds for @pilsen_food_pantry Mobile Migrant Health Team (MMHT). \nAn LGBTQIA+ kink social\, *squeak* is hosted in collaboration w/ @chicagorubberclub\, @windycitypah\, @secondcityspi & @chicagolsdradio! Enjoy the vibes of @djwolfy9 & @dootle_dj in support of a worthy cause! \nKink/fetish gear highly encouraged\, not required!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/squeak-lgbtqia-kink-social/
LOCATION:The Sofo Tap\, 4923 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250514T005722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T005818Z
UID:10000167-1748187000-1748192400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:‘Reading Came First’ Book Club: all about love by bell hooks
DESCRIPTION:“Reading Came First” is a unique book club program launched by the RAPBRARY in partnership with The Closet Unlocked and Nobody’s Darling Bar. This program aims to celebrate and amplify literature by Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ authors globally. It offers a platform for participants to engage in meaningful dialogue\, connect with the community\, and explore the richness of Black LGBTQIA+ experiences. The book club will meet monthly\, with book selections rotating every other month to allow ample time for reading\, reflection\, and discussion.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reading-came-first-book-club-all-about-love-by-bell-hooks/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250422T041818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T014521Z
UID:10000069-1748185200-1748196000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Story Theatre: At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen
DESCRIPTION:Courtney Berringers would like to welcome you to her wake! But—make no mistake—this ain’t your grandma’s funeral. Loosely based on the life and death of playwright Terry Guest’s Uncle Anthony\, At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen is a one-act\, two-hander play set in 2004 that centers Blackness\, southern queerness\, and the fine art of drag. From African gods and goddesses to Trina and Whitney Houston\, At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen thoughtfully uses storytelling\, drama and drag to explore identity\, illness\, and the narratives we construct for ourselves. Come party at the wake. Bring your own heels! \nShow runs: April 26 – May 25\, 2025
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-story-theatre-at-the-wake-of-a-dead-drag-queen/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250514T004445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T143135Z
UID:10000164-1748185200-1748192400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: As If The Gay 90s
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to party like it’s 1999 with the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus! Featuring over 200 voices and all the iconic pop classics you can handle\, this high-energy show celebrates the music\, fashion\, and unforgettable moments of the 1990s. From boy bands to divas\, grunge to dance hits\, As If…the Gay ’90s is a totally rad tribute to the decade that defined a generation. Don’t miss this nostalgic\, fun-filled musical experience—because the ‘90s never go out of style!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-gay-mens-chorus-as-if-the-gay-90s/
LOCATION:North Shore Center\, 9501 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250508T042233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T042233Z
UID:10000140-1748181600-1748199600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Belly Up Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Funday Just Got BIGGER! Join us for a special daytime edition of the beloved Belly Up party—celebrating big bellies\, bold energy\, and beautiful bodies in the Sunday sun. From chubs and chasers to gainers\, encouragers\, bears\, cubs\, and admirers—this is your space to connect\, dance\, and celebrate every curve and cuddle. Whether you’re flaunting your fluff or loving the view\, Belly Up Afternoon is all about joy\, comfort\, and community. Come feel the warmth—inside and out. Big vibes. Bigger bellies. All the love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/belly-up-afternoon/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,kink/leather
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250508T041446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T041446Z
UID:10000138-1748181600-1748199600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Animal House: Pet and Handler Social
DESCRIPTION: ANIMAL HOUSE Sunday\, May 25th | 2PM–7PMPresented by Delta Frost Productions x Chicago LSD Radio \n\nIML Weekend\, get ready for pats\, games\, and to let loose—Animal House is your Sunday Funday for pets\, handlers\, and all who love the playful side. Whether you’re collared\, leash-free\, geared up\, or just curious\, come sniff out new friends\, romp in a judgment-free zone\, and shake your tail to beats by DJ Zanderwoodz.\nHosted by the always commanding Alpha Pup Red (Midwest Pet 2024)\, this pup-and-handler social and dance party is the perfect mix of mischief\, music\, and community.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/animal-house-pet-and-handler-social/
LOCATION:Meeting House Tavern\, 5025 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250514T005209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T143031Z
UID:10000166-1748167200-1748174400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:A DAY WITH TAYLOR: gathering to honor our friend
DESCRIPTION:UPDATES\n\nTaylor’s whereabouts are still unknown.\nThere is still a $10\,000 reward for information leading to Taylor being found.\nTaylor’s family has been working with a private investigator for the past six months.\nThe police in the Bahamas have not yet released Taylor’s phone or phone records.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/a-day-with-taylor-gathering-to-honor-our-friend/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:support-group,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T050000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184516
CREATED:20250508T042555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T153404Z
UID:10000141-1748120400-1748149200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Butch Please: IML Weekend Edition
DESCRIPTION:🔥🐷 BUTCH PLEASE — IML WEEKEND EDITION 🐷🔥\nChicago’s LEADING leather queer party is back and turning up the heat for IML Weekend! \nGet ready to get sweaty\, sexy\, and fully unleashed with a stacked lineup of DJs bringing the filth\, the funk\, and the freaky beats all night long:
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/butch-please-iml-weekend-edition/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,kink/leather
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