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SUMMARY:Queer Mountaineers Hiking Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Hey friends! Welcome to Queer Mountaineers. Everyone is welcome to join us for a chill hike at Burnidge Forest Preserve (AKA Paul Wolff Campground) in Elgin. There are 2 parking lots at Burnidge. Please note that we’re meeting at the West parking lot\, off of Coombs Road. \nThe address is 38W235 Big Timber Road\, Elgin\, IL 60124
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-mountaineers-hiking-meetup/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation,wellness
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SUMMARY:PAGEANT: A Live-Singing Drag Parody
DESCRIPTION:Friday May 16th @ 7pm\nSaturday May 17th @ 7pm & 10pm\nThe Rhapsody Theater\nLadies\, gentlemen\, gentlethems\, and esteemed judges\, welcome to PAGEANT—a dazzling\, drama-filled spectacle where extraordinary queens compete for the ultimate crown! This live-singing drag extravaganza\, inspired by beauty pageant classics\, is packed with glamour\, talent\, and a touch of chaos. As the contestants belt\, strut\, and twirl their way to glory\, tensions rise and ambitions soar. Who will shine\, who will stumble\, and who will reign supreme? Find out in PAGEANT\, where beauty\, talent\, and drama collide! Directed by Aaron Gaines & Brian Wiley
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pageant-a-live-singing-drag-parody/
LOCATION:The Rhapsody Theater\, 1328 W Morse Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Spilling T: A Trans Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:Spilling T: A Trans Variety Show is a monthly variety show bringing you an all trans lineup! Just remember to bring some tea to spill.\n\n\n\nBughouse Theater is a non-profit arts organization and we greatly appreciate your support. \nParking near Bughouse is all street parking.  It is a combination of metered (Irving Park and parts of Wolcott)\, permit only (Cuyler) and free (most everywhere else).  Please make sure you check the signs on a given street.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/spilling-t-a-trans-variety-show/
LOCATION:Bughouse Theater\, 1910 W. Irving Park Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Switch Inferno
DESCRIPTION:🔥 SWITCH: INFERNO 🔥\nSaturday\, May 17th | 9PM–5AM\nFree cover before 10PM\n@ Jackhammer Chicago \nSWITCH is a new monthly LEWK party channeling the fearless spirit of the Club Kid era—where fashion is outrageous\, presence is performance\, and the dancefloor is your runway.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/switch-inferno/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T020000
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SUMMARY:Slo 'Mo Divas
DESCRIPTION:All hail the queens! In honor of Queen Bey’s Chicago arrival\, we’re paying homage to the legacy of female vocal powerhouses of VH1’s Divas Live\, the popular broadcast that aired from 1998-2004 and featured performances by dozens of divas from Chaka Khan to Mariah Carey. And because it’s Slo ‘Mo\, you know we’re going to put our spin on it with remixes\, rare cuts and surprises. Our own all-femme cast will be there to serve\, with sets by Icey Bby & VITIGRRL\, performances by Empress Darling Shear & Angelica Grace and welcome ritual by Kristen & Tristen. Bring your clap fans\, best friends and femme spirit to the dance floor! Going to Beyonce? Here’s your official after party! \nPATIO SZN IS HERE and our friend’s Taylor’s Tacos will be back serving up delicious treats on Sleeping Village’s newly revamped patio.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/slo-mo-divas/
LOCATION:Sleeping Village\, 3734 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T235900
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SUMMARY:Asians & Friends May Fundraiser @Holiday Club
DESCRIPTION:Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC)\, a social group for LGBTQ Asians\, allies and those interested in Asian cultures\, will host a celebration of song featuring AFC “celebrities”ndisguised in elaborate costumes during Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) month\, all to support its 2025 Chicago Pride Parade float and related activities. \nAFC’s LGBTQ “Masquerade Songbird” evening will take place on Sat.\, May 17\, 2025\, at the Holiday Club\, 4000 N. Sheridan in Chicago at 7 p.m. In addition to the lively singing competition\, D.J. Aaron Sager will provide musical entertainment and support the songbirds as they strut their stuff in ornate\, homespun costumes. Much like the popular TV show\, guest judges will try to identify the singer and whittle the competition down to a final winner.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/asians-friends-may-fundraiser-holiday-club/
LOCATION:Holiday Club\, 4000 N. Sheridan Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,culture,networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:Chicago Winds VS Kansas City Glory
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Winds are a new women’s football team that embodies the spirit of Chicago. Their name pays homage to the city’s “Windy City” nickname\, representing an unstoppable force. The team values perseverance\, respect for the game and each other\, and limitless ambition. Their colors—navy and sky blue with neon yellow accents—reflect Chicago’s dynamic energy and the bright future they envision for women’s football in the city.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-winds-vs-kansas-city-glory/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation
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SUMMARY:Springfield PrideFest
DESCRIPTION:Parade starts at 11:30 a.m. at 5th & Allen and goes North to PrideFest at 5th & Capitol. Ribbon Cutting is at Noon. Parking – street parking as well as the parking ramp at 6th & Capitol. Springfield PrideFest is FREE \nCoolers and outside alcoholic drinks are NOT ALLOWED. Shirts and shoes are REQUIRED. NO Nudity! Live entertainment from 12:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Wristbands for drinking alcohol are REQUIRED. You must present a valid photo I.D. Wristbands are $5. Volunteers check in at PrideFest Central. Vendors enter festival from 5th & Monroe.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/springfield-pridefest/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:pride
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SUMMARY:Paula Poundstone
DESCRIPTION:Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart\, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country\, hosts a weekly comedy podcast\, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone\, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait\, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside Out 2. \nPaula has starred in several HBO specials\, including Cats\, Cops and Stuff\, which nabbed a cable ACE award for Best Comedy Special. She was the first female comic to host the White House Correspondents Dinner. She filed live coverage of the 1992 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the Presidential Inaugural for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and at the 93rd Emmy Awards. Paula has starred in two television series\, both entitled The Paula Poundstone Show. Paula’s second book\, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness\, was one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize For American Humor; the audiobook was one of five finalists for the AUDIE award for Audiobook of the Year. Paula has released five albums and is featured in several documentaries and compendiums noting influential comedians of our time. \nTWO SHOWS: 7:15 – 9:30
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/paula-poundstone/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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SUMMARY:Newport Theater: Emo Night
DESCRIPTION:Break out the eyeliner\, put on your studded belt\, and get ready to party like it’s 2007—EMO NIGHT is here to wreck your life (in the best way possible)! Hosted by the unhinged dream team of Dolly Postpartum (your favorite genderf*cked draglesque demon) + Bennie Boy (Chicago’s glam-rock sex gremlin)\, this is a wild ride through your favorite pop-punk bangers\, deep cuts\, and emotional anthems. \nExpect glitter\, sweat\, and a whole lot of energy as this stacked cast of performers turns up the volume and tears down the house with their sick drag\, burlesque\, and pole acts: Demme Onyx\, Hoochie Mane\, Molly Meru & Quinn Poles\, Mr. Mistress\, AmouR Lou Magic\, Dawn Xiana Moon\, Femme De Violette\, and Ms. Scissor. We’ll also have Batty Page keeping the chaos in check (and looking damn good doing it) as our stage kitten! \nWhether you’re here just to enjoy the show or to relive your emo phase\, EMO NIGHT is a full-throttle celebration of teenage angst that will have you screaming your heart out to every word. \nEmo/punk looks encouraged! \nShow starts promptly at 9:30PM
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/emo-night/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:TRAXXIÓN: NEON
DESCRIPTION:We’re flipping the switch and lighting up Jackhammer with the launch of TRAXXIÓN\, a new monthly Latin party serving glowing looks\, bass-heavy beats\, and high-voltage energy. \nStep into a world where neon fantasies meet Latin heat — a full-on dance floor takeover powered by rhythm\, light\, and queer nightlife at its hottest.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/traxxion-neon/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T235900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T180234Z
UID:10000040-1747335600-1747353540@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Beyoncé: Cowboy Carter Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Cowboy Carter Tour is Beyoncé’s upcoming tenth concert tour\, supporting her eighth studio album\, Cowboy Carter\, released in 2024. The tour is set to kick off on April 28\, 2025\, in Inglewood\, California\, and will conclude on July 13\, 2025\, in Atlanta\, Georgia. This tour will feature 22 dates\, including multiple shows in major cities like Chicago and London.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/beyonce-cowboy-carter-tour/
LOCATION:Soldier Field Chicago\, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T032944Z
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SUMMARY:30+ Singles Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Heyyyy cuties! Come mix and mingle at our next singles event! And for all you young things\, this 30+ one is for you! Bring your friends! Poly welcome! Proceeds benefit Trans Up Front IL
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/30-singles-mixer/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:dating,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T200000
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SUMMARY:Brave Space Alliance: Partners in Dignity Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Brave Space Alliance will have the first annual Partners in Dignity Soiree and tickets are live now! Come together to celebrate with Chicago’s bravest and boldest supporters of our work of providing dignity-first health\, housing\, food\, and identity services our community.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/brave-space-alliance-partners-in-dignity-soiree/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T203000
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SUMMARY:Mother! : a night of comedy and revelry
DESCRIPTION:Mother! is a night of comedy and revelry\, exploring what it means to be a queer mother\, to be queer and have a mother\, to discover a part of yourself that just can’t help but mother! \nHosted by the goddess herself\, Femme de Violette\, Mother! will include performances from beloved Chicago comics Sonal Aggarwal\, Dana Kaye\, Carina Magyar and Delilah Orizaba\, with a headlining set by Kris Lantzy and special drag performance by Femme de Violette. Mother! is not to be missed. \nDoors open at 6pm with a one hour happy hour before our show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the show until last call at 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
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/mother-a-night-of-comedy-and-revelry/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T210000
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SUMMARY:Chicago House: Hadestown
DESCRIPTION:Suite opens at 6:15 pm / Show starts at 7:00pm\nCIBC Theatre 18 W. Monroe Street\, Chicago\, IL \nStep into Way Down Hadestown with Us!\nJoin the Chicago House family for an exclusive experience in our private suite\, where you’ll enjoy the best of Broadway\, delicious bites\, and complimentary drinks. Mingle with fellow theater lovers and connect with our leadership team to learn about the exciting work happening at Chicago House. Don’t wait on this chance to immerse yourself in a night of soulful entertainment!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-house-hadestown/
LOCATION:CIBC Theater\, 18 W. Monroe Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213436
CREATED:20250424T035929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T040010Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking the News: Panel and Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel of Chicago journalists and a screening of the 2023 documentary Breaking the News. Journalists Anna DeShawn\, Founder E3 Radio & The Qube\, Ruby Bailey\, Editor-in-chief\, Illinois Answers Project; Karen Hawkins\, Story Editor\, the 19th*; Violet Miller\, Staff Reporter\, Chicago Sun-Times\, will be hosting a panel on LGBTQ+ journalism. \nBreaking the News (2023) follows three journalists\, as they break the status quo of journalism and launch the 19th*. Learn more here: https://www.breakingthenewsfilm.com/ \nSee schedule below:\n6 pm-6:45: Networking with lite bites and a cash bar\n6:30pm: Panel moderated by Anna DeShawn\n7pm: Breaking the News screening
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/breaking-the-news-panel-and-screening/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T233000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213436
CREATED:20250418T210056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T210056Z
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SUMMARY:Katy Perry – The Lifetimes Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mon • May 12\, 2025 • 7:00 PM\nUnited Center\, Chicago\, IL
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/katy-perry-the-lifetimes-tour/
LOCATION:United Center\, 1901 W Madison St.\, Chicago\, 60612
CATEGORIES:concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T180000
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SUMMARY:FunkStick: Post-Disco w/ Guest DJ Kraftwitch
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip to the 80s at FunkStick:Post-Disco!\n  \nUpstairs: All Vinyl Boogie / Italo Disco / hi-NRG / Freestyle / 80s Club Classics by Resident DJ Connie Kway-Lewd (ig: @discoconniekway) \n+ \nIn The Hole: DJ Kraftwitch (PHL) (ig: @kraftwitch)  \nKraftwitch is a Philadelphia-based queer\, genre fluid DJ\, producer + label head of Three Wands Records. They are resident DJ of Curfew (ig: @youknowwherethechildrenare)\, Needle Exchange and Great Circles Radio. \n+ \nArtist Popup by Eric Schreiber (ig: @upcycleric) \nA Chicago native and licensed barber by day\, Eric is an upcycling enthusiast with a creative and maximalist mindset. As a result\, he crafts a diverse range of items\, including wearables\, accessories\, tchotchkes\, and homegoods. Many of his creations are unique due to the vintage and thrifted nature of the materials he uses but loves a custom request. His work prominently features queer life\, positivity\, self-love\, animals\, and toys/dolls. \n  \nFOLKS OF ALL COLORS / BACKGROUNDS / ETHNICITIES / WEIGHTS / ABILITIES / BODIES / GENDERS / GENDER EXPRESSIONS / FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES ARE WELCOME AND WANTED AT FUNKSTICK!  \nYou will see different kinds of bodies here.   \nRESPECT IS EXPECTED & CONSENT IS MANDATORY.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/funkstick-post-disco-w-guest-dj-kraftwitch/
LOCATION:Jackhammer\, 6406 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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SUMMARY:Judy & Liza Mother's Day Tribute Show
DESCRIPTION:Two Mother’s Day 2025 Concerts\,\nTwo Different Chicago Venues \n  \n$30\, General Admission\, Students and Seniors.\n​Advanced reservations recommended.\n\n 12:00 pm\, Le Piano\n6970 North Glenwood\, Chicago\noptional brunch menu. Reservations: 773-209-7631 \n4:30 pm\, Fulton Street Collective\n1821 West Hubbard\, 3rd floor\, Chicago\,\ncash bar\,  Reservations: 773-852-2481.\nDoors open at 4 pm. 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/judy-liza-mothers-day-tribute-show/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:cabaret,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T020000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213436
CREATED:20250422T043647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T043647Z
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SUMMARY:BUMP. presents PUMP. w/ Amanda Lepore
DESCRIPTION:BUMP. returns for another special edition of PUMP. at Never Have I Ever! \nCome dressed pretty in pink! Plus\, we have nightlife legend Amanda Lepore in the VIP section. \nA portion of proceeds will be going to a trans person in our community for his/hers/their gender affirming surgeries.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bump-presents-pump-w-amanda-lepore/
LOCATION:Never Have I Ever\, 2247 N.Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T020000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213436
CREATED:20250422T030619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T030619Z
UID:10000065-1746914400-1746928800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Boots ft. LSDXOXO
DESCRIPTION:BOOTS Concord Music Hall Saturday\, May 10th 10p-4a Dim Lights\, Hard Music\, Hot Hosts feat. LSDXOXO Shaun J Wright The Pageant Queens Kirk Hosted by: Abhijeet\, Dutchesz Gemini\, Mercy + TiKi\, Sparkle\, uRaNg3L\, Yaw Prodi Installation: JayForPay\, Pagina
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/boots-ft-lsdxoxo/
LOCATION:Concord Music Hall\, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213436
CREATED:20250508T053926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T053926Z
UID:10000154-1746903600-1746914400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Disco Kiki Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of fun\, community\, and support on May 10th\, 2025\, at Never Have I Ever! The Center on Halsted Events Committee is thrilled to present Disco Kiki\, an event dedicated to uplifting and empowering our Trans Youth by raising funds that will support the Gender Affirming Closet.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/disco-kiki-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Never Have I Ever\, 2247 N.Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213436
CREATED:20250508T054804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T054804Z
UID:10000155-1746903600-1746907200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Call Me Mother: A Mothers Day Drag Show
DESCRIPTION:CALL ME MOTHER: A Mother’s Day Drag Celebration\nSaturday\, May 10th | The Martini Room | Doors at 7PM | Showtime at 8PM\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door | 21+ Event \nCelebrate the fiercest queens of all—MOTHERS—at Call Me Mother: A Mother’s Day Drag Show at the fabulous Martini Room! Join us for a night of camp\, glam\, and unapologetic love as our stunning cast of drag performers takes the stage in a high-energy tribute to motherhood\, fierce femmes\, and maternal icons. \nWhether you’re bringing your mom\, your chosen family\, or just yourself\, this show promises heart\, humor\, and hella good vibes. Expect jaw-dropping looks\, powerhouse performances\, and a cocktail or two (or three)! \nFabulous entertainers \nIconic mother-inspired numbers\nSpecialty cocktails\nUnforgettable fun \nSecure your spot early this one’s going to sell out faster than Mom’s homemade cookies. Let’s toast to the queens who raised us\, shaped us\, and slayed before slay was even a thing.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/call-me-mother-a-mothers-day-drag-show/
LOCATION:Martini Room\, 161 East Chicago Street\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,drag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213436
CREATED:20250501T020753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T020837Z
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SUMMARY:Confluence: A Salsa Party
DESCRIPTION:🎶 An Unforgettable Night of Music for a Life-Saving Cause! 🎶 \n\n\nJoin us for an incredible evening filled with live music\, community spirit\, and the power of giving! We’re coming together to raise funds for the W. Robert Schultz\, III Transportation Fund\, a vital program that ensures patients in need have reliable transportation to their life-saving medical appointments.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/confluence-a-salsa-party/
LOCATION:Howard Brown Health Halsted\, 3501 North Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,dance-dj
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260408T213436
CREATED:20250422T051836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T051836Z
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SUMMARY:The First Homosexuals Symposium
DESCRIPTION:$15-General Admission for both days or $5-Student Admission +ID. Purchase tickets on the website. NO purchases at the door.  \nJoin us for a two-day symposium expanding on the groundbreaking exhibition The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity\, 1869-1939. \nThe symposium will be held at the Alliance Française de Chicago—54 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60610—on Friday\, May 9\, and Saturday\, May 10.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-first-homosexuals-symposium/
LOCATION:Alliance Francaise de Chicago\, 54 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213436
CREATED:20250424T021914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T022001Z
UID:10000092-1746558000-1746568800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Kings Are Dead by Curtis Lawrence - In Bloom New Play Development Series
DESCRIPTION:Description\nTheatre L’Acadie’s In Bloom Series presents The Kings Are Dead by Curtis Lawrence\, with Direction by David Adams and Dramaturgy by Doris Davenport.About the Play:\nThe Kings Are Dead pulses with life inside JT’s\, a Black gay bar on the South Side of Chicago in 1997. Through the eyes of five people\, we witness a community grappling with identity\, legacy\, and love. The tight-knit family at JT’s must confront their shared past and uncertain future. What unfolds is an intimate portrait of chosen family\, the weight of history\, and the power of spaces that provide refuge\, affirmation\, and the freedom to be one’s true self. \nREADING WILL TAKE PLACE AT TWO SEPARATE LOCATIONS: \nMONDAY APRIL 28th @ 7PM – Performance at\nFACILITY THEATRE\n1138 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60622 (Humboldt Park)\n\nTUESDAY MAY 6th @ 7PM – Performance at\nREDTWIST THEATRE\n1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60660 (Edgewater)
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-kings-are-dead-by-curtis-lawrence-in-bloom-new-play-development-series/
LOCATION:Redtwist Theater\, 1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213436
CREATED:20250422T023235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T023335Z
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SUMMARY:Old Gold at Three Top Lounge (30+)
DESCRIPTION:Spring is in the air at our next Old Gold day soiree at Three Top Lounge May 4. Featuring the intergenerational DJ trio the Good Girls\, Old Gold is our beloved daytime affair for queer fam over 30. This May edition we celebrate the mothers in our community\, hosted by Chicago’s Party Mom Kristen Kaza with R&B\, disco\, and house all-vinyl sets by legendary DJ moms Lady D and Lori Branch. The afternoon will begin with a Mom Social Hour featuring a sound bath ritual led by bodyworker/healer and Slo ‘Mo’s Godmutha Tristen of TuneInWithTristen followed by cocktails and n/a spritzers hosted by Fords Gin. Old Gold will officially kick off at 4PM until the sunsets over the beautiful Chicago skyline.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/old-gold-at-three-top-lounge-30/
LOCATION:Three Top Lounge\, 1357 N. Elston Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213436
CREATED:20250419T064003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T064003Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Brunch and Fashion Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE for the highly anticipated Chicago House Spring Brunch & Fashion Show on Sunday\, May 4th 2025. Stay tuned on Chicago House’ website and social media accounts\, @chicagohouse85\, for future event details.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/spring-brunch-and-fashion-show-2025/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Library\, 400 South State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,brunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T213436
CREATED:20250501T023017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T023017Z
UID:10000113-1746352800-1746388800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Nightmare Weekend
DESCRIPTION:GalaxyCon gets creepy at NIGHTMARE WEEKEND!\nThe crypt opens up and spine-tingling fun rises from the depths as we present 3 days of scary celebrities\, petrifying parties\, villainous vendors\, ghastly gaming\, creepy cosplay contests\, and fearful fun for EVERYONE!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/nightmare-weekend/
LOCATION:Donald E. Stephens Convention Center\, 5555 N River Rd.\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,exhibit
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