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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Cabaret Benefitting Season of Concern Chicago
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\nCelebrate World AIDS Day\, Monday\, December 1st\, at Sidetrack with Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret! \n100% of the proceeds go to Season of Concern Chicago. \nTickets\n$30 (GA) – includes two drinks \n$60 (VIP) – includes two drinks and a guaranteed seat at the event *limited seats*
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-cabaret-benefitting-season-of-concern-chicago/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,concert-music
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Daniel Sotomayor Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on World AIDS Day to tribute Daniel “Danny” Sotomayor. Beginning with a screening of the WTTW documentary The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor followed by speakers\, a tribute unveil\, and light refreshments.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-daniel-sotomayor-tribute/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,film,public-memorial,support-group
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Gather with us for memories\, tributes\, and celebration. All are welcome. No RSVP Needed.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-gathering/
LOCATION:AIDS Garden Chicago\, 3003 N Lakefront Trail\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,public-memorial
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day with Care2Prevent and Casa Esperanza
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on World AIDS Day to raise awareness\, show support\, and honor those affected by HIV/AIDS.\n\n\n\nWorld AIDS Day \nCome join us at the Discover Customer Care Center for a special event commemorating World AIDS Day! This event aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS\, show support for those living with HIV\, and celebrate the progress we’ve made. We’ll have free health screenings\, community resources\, a panel discussion and a vogue performance along with snacks and raffle prizes. Together\, we can make a difference and work towards an AIDS-free generation. Let’s unite in solidarity and education on this important day. \nWith Friend Health\, PrEP4Teens\, AIDS Foundation of Chicago\, Brave Space Alliance\, EqualHope\, Gilead Sciences\, Kindness Campaign\, Lawrence Hall\, ViiV Healthcare and more!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-with-care2prevent-and-casa-esperanza/
LOCATION:8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave.\, 8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T210000
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SUMMARY:3670\, screening at Facets
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON FILM EVENT. In 3670\, a North Korean defector in Seoul quietly navigates two worlds: one shaped by exile and another by his awakening queer identity. Joonho Park’s feature debut is a moving\, understated portrait of belonging and self-discovery\, illuminating a rarely seen intersection of Korean life with grace\, empathy\, and cinematic restraint. Cheol-jun\, a young North Korean defector\, has built a fragile new life in Seoul. To his fellow defectors\, he’s a quiet\, hardworking man—yet he conceals another truth: he’s gay. Living between fear and desire\, he begins exploring Seoul’s underground queer community\, where coded messages like “3670” (“Meet at Exit 6\, Jongno 3-ga\, 7 p.m.”) mark places of connection and refuge. As Cheol-jun’s double life deepens\, he struggles to reconcile the two versions of himself—the dutiful newcomer seeking acceptance and the man craving freedom and intimacy. Park’s patient\, observational style transforms the ordinary—bus rides\, casual chats\, late-night walks—into moments of aching humanity.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/3670-screening-at-facets/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
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SUMMARY:5LapsForJustice Protest
DESCRIPTION:WHEN IMMIGRANTS ARE UNDER ATTACK\, WHAT DO WE DO? 📣 \nJoin us for another protest to fight for our community here in Belmont Cragin\, Chicago. \n🕜 12 PM\n🗓️ November 23\, 2025\n📍Riis Park\, W Fullerton Ave & Meade Ave \nJustice\, peace\, community: It’s all worth fighting for.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/5lapsforjustice-protest/
LOCATION:Riis Park\, West Fullerton and Meade avenues\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T180000
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SUMMARY:Banned Book Drive & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Season with Purpose \n \nThis holiday season\, join Black Alphabet and Rapbrary\, the visionary literary and cultural space founded by Chicago librarian and rapper Roy Kinsey\, for a Banned Book Drive & Dinner. \n \nEnjoy an evening of great food\, entertainment\, and community. Bring a friend and contribute to the cause by donating new or gently used banned or challenged books\, children’s books\, or works by Black and LGBTQ+ authors. \n \nTogether\, let’s celebrate stories that inspire\, challenge\, and empower.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/banned-book-drive-dinner/
LOCATION:Jamii Center for Arts & Media\, 3850 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T173000
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance Panel
DESCRIPTION:This special event will feature a panel discussion on current resources and policy changes impacting the transgender community\, followed by refreshments and resource tables from local advocacy\, medical\, and mental health organizations.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transgender-day-of-remembrance-panel/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T131500
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Care For Real
DESCRIPTION:Join other LGBTQ+ and Ally volunteers as we assist Care For Real with outdoor food distribution at their pantry! You may be packing carts of food\, bringing food outside to clients\, packing bags\, or stocking shelves. Distribution involves lifting bags and boxes that may weigh up to 30 lbs. Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes as most roles take place outside. \nLocation\, Parking\, and Public Transportation: There is no on-site parking at our locations\, and parking behind the Edgewater location is not permitted. Street parking is available but can be limited. We recommend arriving early to allow time to find parking. Both locations are easily accessible via public transportation.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-care-for-real/
LOCATION:Care for Real\, 5840 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T210000
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Transgender Day of Remembrance – Candlelight Vigil & Memorial Walk \nHosted by the Second City Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence\n\n\n\nJoin us as we honor the lives of our Trans siblings whose light was taken too soon.\nOn Transgender Day of Remembrance\, we gather not only to mourn\, but to bear witness\, to uplift community\, and to recommit ourselves to the sacred work of justice\, compassion\, and visibility.\n\n\n\n Our Tradition Continues\nFollowing the beautiful ritual established last year\, we will begin with a brief memorial service inside the Center on Halsted. We will share blessings—including the candle blessing preserved in our archives by the Candlewickes—along with words of reflection\, remembrance\, and hope.\n\n\n\nAfter the service\, we will move outside for a candlelight vigil\, walking together in a slow\, respectful loop along Halsted—southbound\, then northbound—illuminating the night with intention\, presence\, and love.\n\n\n\n Details\n Location: Center on Halsted\n Meet-up: 6:45pm–7:00pm inside the Center\n Blessings Begin: Shortly after 7:00pm\n Vigil Walk: Immediately following the memorial service\n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome—Sisters\, Guards\, community members\, loved ones\, and allies—to help us hold space\, speak names\, and shine light against violence and erasure.\n\n\n\nLet us walk together. Let us remember together. Let us keep each other safe.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-day-of-remembrance-candlelight-vigil/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:public-memorial,support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T203000
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SUMMARY:Life is a Queer Cabaret: a night of musical theatre & queer joy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cabaret of performers challenging the typical gender roles of musical theatre pieces. Don’t miss this sellout event!\n\n\n\nWithout changing anything in the text itself (pronouns\, description\, action\, etc)\, how does an identity change the way an audience engages with a character? What does it mean for Cabaret’s Emcee to be played by a woman? For Jack Kelly to be queer? For Audrey or Seymour to be played by trans actors? \nIdentities hold significance\, and with a backlog of many cis\, often straight or straight-assumed characters\, there is value in exploring and changing the narrative of musical theatre works. Whether it be for a nuanced dramatic effect or a comedic one\, we want to see musical theatre gender-fuckery (and beyond) at play! \nFEATURING: Essential Invisible\, Wesley Beyers\, Makenna Van Raalte\, Felicia Hinojosa \, Michael Davis Arnold\, Gina Saglimbeni \, Emely Cuestas\, Jacque Bischoff\, Reva Sangal\, Cas Lam & Rogelio Castro. \nDoors at 6pm with a one hour happy hour before the performances begin at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the show until 11pm. \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door on Campbell Ave with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the show (11/19\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/life-is-a-queer-cabaret-a-night-of-musical-theatre-queer-joy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,concert-music,drag,theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T200000
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Remembrance Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Windy City Performing Arts and the Windy City Chamber Quire to celebrate Trans Day of Remembrance with a secular service.\n\n\n\nJoin Windy City Performing Arts and the Windy City Chamber Quire at the Trans Day of Remembrance Service. \nThe service will bring our community together to memorialize the members of the Trans community that have been lost to violence over the last year. We come together to grieve and bear witness through our acts of remembrance but also to stand with our trans siblings in the call for justice. \nThe service will be led by members of WCPA and musically by the Windy City Chamber Quire\, Artistic Director Dr. Christopher Owen\, and Associate Artistic Director\, Ligia Pucci. \nFree will offering will be collected to fund a commission from a trans composer. Your donations will help make a trans voice be heard in perpetuity through their music.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-day-of-remembrance-service/
LOCATION:Windy City Performing Arts\, 3309 N. Seminary AVe.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:public-memorial,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
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SUMMARY:“Zokherim” We Remember | Trans Day of Remembrance 2025
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with: Anshe Emet\, Keshet LGBTQ\, JUF YLD Pride\, Makom Shalom Mitziut\, Mishkan Chicago\, No Shame on U\, SHALVA\, Silverstein BASE Chicago\, SketchPad Chicago\, SVARA and Temple Sholom’s Or Chadash. \nSupported by the JUF Young Adult RoundTable grant. \nThis evening of workshops\, study\, and prayer will feature teachers and community members. \n\n6:30pm: Doors open\n6:45-7:30pm: Memorial service “Roses of Remembrance” – in person and via zoom; facilitated by Rabbi Shari Chen\n7:35-8:25pm: Learning sessions (4 sessions + art space) – Zoom for the session in the main room.\n8:30- 8:45pm: Closing prayer- in person and via zoom; facilitated by Rabbi Jonah Rank\n\nLight refreshments will be provided. Free event; registration required.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/zokherim-we-remember-trans-day-of-remembrance-2025/
LOCATION:Anshe Emet\, 3751 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Remembrance with Life is Work
DESCRIPTION:Join Life is Work for a celebration of trans lives\, featuring: \n\n“Remember\, Resist and Reimagine” panel\nLIW awards ceremony\nRefreshments\nAcknowledgment of our fallen trans siblings
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-day-of-remembrance-with-life-is-work/
LOCATION:Life is Work\, 600 N. Cicero Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60644\, United States
CATEGORIES:public-memorial,support-group,wellness
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
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SUMMARY:321 Plays for Trans Futures
DESCRIPTION:321 Plays for Trans Futures is an 11-hour performance art show honoring the work of trans\, non-binary\, gender-nonconforming\, and ally artists. It will take place all day on November 20\, 2025 at the Fine Arts Building in Chicago\, IL. This project is funded by a MAP Fund grant. \nOur Instagram is @playsfortransfutures
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/321-plays-for-trans-futures/
LOCATION:Fine Arts Building Chicago\, 401 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:art-gallery,theater-performance
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
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SUMMARY:Chicago Writers' Bloc New Play Festival
DESCRIPTION:All Performances at 7:30 PM \n11/2: Merry Widows\, the Musical by Joanne Koch\, Diane Dorsey\, Francesca Peppiatt\, and Ilya Levinson \n11/3: 3-Way Mirror by Blake Levinson \n11/6: Heart of Chac by Chloe Bolan \n11/9: Mother of the Bride by Lawrence Adelson\, Gregory Becker\, Nicholas Davio\, and Chauncey Davis-Mauney \n11/12: Stop Feeding the Aliens by Wencke Braathen \n11/18: A Coyote Solstice Tale by Elizabeth Doyle and Don Gecewicz \n11/19: Sextet by Elisabeth Howard and Jeffery Lyle Segal \n11/20: Possessed by June Finfer and Michael Hanko
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-writers-bloc-new-play-festival/
LOCATION:City Lit Theater\, 1020 Bryn Mawr\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
CREATED:20251113T194410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T230139Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Your Peeps
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Your Peeps:\nQueer Late Bloomers Edition \nWednesday\, Nov. 19th at 7 pm\nat Whiskey Girl Tavern\n6318 N. Clark St \nJoin us for a Slide Deck Queer Late Bloomers Dating event! This will be a fun event hosted by two Chicago based Black and Latinx queer women\, that lets friends take the stage to pitch their (35+) queer friend to others who are interested in finding their match–No dating apps! No swiping! No phones!– Just a slide deck lovingly made by YOU about YOUR hot and consenting baddie of a friend/family member to an audience full of potential connections. \nNot ready to be pitched? That’s ok! We need baddies in the audience too! Bring your wing person to make sure you connect with someone who was pitched. \nFree to attend\, $5 to pitch
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pitch-your-peeps/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
CREATED:20251114T020507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T020507Z
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SUMMARY:Queering Chaos Conversations: Queering Family and Community
DESCRIPTION:QUEERING CHAOS IS A PROJECT\, LED BY DR. NICOLE RAWLS\, ABOUT QUEERS WHO DARE TO QUEER WITH THE CHAOS MAN AT THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE. \nJOIN US EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM OCTOBER (2025)-FEBRUARY (2026) \nFOR A QUEERING CHAOS CONVERSATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queering-chaos-conversations-queering-family-and-community/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education,panel-conversation,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T170641Z
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SUMMARY:IL Comptroller Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Illinoisans have a critical primary election ahead. Join our candidate forums for an opportunity to hear directly from the people who want to represent you and learn where they stand on the issues that matter most. This event is free and open to the public. \nCo-hosted by: Citizen Action/Illinois The Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans Illinois Education Association Personal PAC Chicago Votes Housing Action Illinois SEIU HCIIMK Illinois Environmental Council Illinois Coalition on Immigration and Refugee Rights Environmental Law and Policy Center Equality Illinois Illinois Federation of Teachers Rainbow PUSH Access Living Shriver Center on Poverty Law Invest to Elect Indivisible Illinois She Votes IL Illinois NOW Women’s Alliance Chicago League of Women Voters Arc of Illinois The People’s Lobby Chicago Women Take Action Chicago Cares Bloomingdale Township Democrats Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community Sunrise Movement Chicago Democratic Women of the South Suburbs \nThis forum is an exclusively tax-exempt 501(c)(3)-compliant event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/il-comptroller-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Rainbow PUSH\, 930 E. 50th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
CREATED:20250930T055011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T055011Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Repertory Ballet Presents: The Capulets
DESCRIPTION:Wade Schaaf is proud to present Chicago Repertory Ballet at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts in a World Premiere Story Ballet: The Capulets \nPerformance Dates \nNovember 7 – 7:30PM \nNovember 8 – 7:30PM \nNovember 9 – 2:00PM \nNovember 14 – 7:30PM \nNovember 15- 7:30PM \nNovember 16 – 2:00PM \nFor wheelchair accessible seating or group ticket sale questions please email: tickets@chicagorepertoryballet.com
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-repertory-ballet-presents-the-capulets/
LOCATION:Ruth Page Center for the Arts\, 1016 N Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
CREATED:20251106T033359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T193813Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Comfort
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of storytelling\, snacks\, art\, and socializing with other southern queers!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/southern-comfort/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,support-group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
CREATED:20251002T183009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T183009Z
UID:10000524-1763301600-1763308800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Folkmade Thanksgiving Cookie Class with Ashley
DESCRIPTION:Learn to decorate four Thanksgiving sugar cookie designs with step-by-step instructions with Ashley from Folkmade Cookies. Everyone gets to make their own box of autumn themed cookies. One ticket equals four cookies. This is sure to be a delicious event! All materials provided.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/folkmade-thanksgiving-cookie-class-with-ashley/
LOCATION:2839 W. Montrose Ave.\, 2839 W. Montrose Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
CREATED:20251030T153121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T153121Z
UID:10000584-1763233200-1763240400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band Presents The Roman Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles invites you to examine the duality of humanity with our 29th season – “Harmony and Discord.” \nLebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran once wrote that we “are suspended like scales between sorrow and joy.” These emotions profoundly impact the decisions we make\, and in turn\, we are bombarded with each other’s symphonies and cacophonies. It is through organizations like Lakeside Pride that members can celebrate the harmonious times and support through the discordant times\, however overwhelming they may be. Join us in exploring how our community embraces this polarity\, keeping a constant eye on the horizon together.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lakeside-pride-symphonic-band-presents-the-roman-carnival/
LOCATION:Holtschneider Performance Center\, 2330 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
CREATED:20251030T155047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T193233Z
UID:10000587-1763229600-1763240400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:On the Outside Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:A party celebrating On the Outside Films and platforming Black excellence through storytelling\, art\, and live performances.\nStep into an evening full of connection\, creativity\, and community as we bring together Black-owned businesses\, filmmakers\, and artists for a night of storytelling\, music\, and celebration. \n🎉What to Expect\nNetwork with talented filmmakers\, artists\, and local entrepreneurs while enjoying drinks\, food\, and an atmosphere that celebrates independent Black creativity in Chicago. Eat\, drink\, and vibe with us as we honor our journey so far\, and start our next exciting chapter. \n🎥 Screenings\nGet a front row seat to: \nOur Local Emmy Award winning short film\, Behind His Eyes\nA sneak peek at our upcoming web series\, A Spoonful\nThe first ever screening of our debut project\, Center Stage\n🎶 Live Performances\nEnjoy live sets from some of Chicago’s rising and talented Black artists.\nStay tuned for the full lineup\, dropping soon! \n✨Networking & Community\nMeet and collaborate with filmmakers\, industry professionals\, and business owners through intentional networking activities designed to create real connections and creative growth.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/on-the-outside-launch-party/
LOCATION:4116 N. Clark St.
CATEGORIES:film,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
CREATED:20251002T163126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T163508Z
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SUMMARY:playOUT! Presents: HEAVY
DESCRIPTION:HEAVY is an evening of music that sits in the weight of our shared human experience — loss\, resilience\, healing\, and transformation. Through powerful works by queer composers\, playOUT! creates a space to feel deeply\, reflect honestly\, and move together toward light.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/playout-presents-heavy/
LOCATION:Rudolph Ganz Memorial Hall (7th Floor) – Roosevelt University\, 430 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
CREATED:20251106T032907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T192347Z
UID:10000972-1763208000-1763208000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Slay the Lake Chicago LGBTQ+ Horror Book Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us! Slay the Lake Chicago LGBTQ+ Horror Book Fest will be held November 15\, 2025 from 12PM-5pm at Soundgrowler Brewing Co. in Tinley Park\, Illinois. This is an all ages\, free event will benefit LGBTQ+ Center Lake County and support Brave Space Alliance. \nSlay the Lake LGBTQ+ Horror Book Fest’s mission is to bring together authors and readers in an inclusive environment to celebrate the horror genre while supporting our local LGBTQ+ community & local businesses.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/slay-the-lake-chicago-lgbtq-horror-book-fest/
LOCATION:Soundgrowler Brewing Co.\, 8201 183rd St.\, Suite P\, Tinley Park\, IL\, 60487\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
CREATED:20250904T024143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T192519Z
UID:10000464-1763200800-1763211600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Shedd Aquarium Skokie Lagoons
DESCRIPTION:Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with the Shedd Aquarium. Help make room for native flora and fauna by using hand tools to cut and burn invasive brush like buckthorn. In partnership with the Forest Preserves of Cook County\, restoring these habitats makes a positive difference for amphibians and other wildlife. Buckthorn outcompetes native plant species for important nutrients needed to thrive. \nRegistration opens 30 days before every ChiPride Volunteering Event at 9 am.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-shedd-aquarium-skokie-lagoons/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
CREATED:20251113T195836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T195836Z
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SUMMARY:State of Zero\, AIDS Foundation Chicago's End of the Year Getting to Zero Progress and Partnership Celebration
DESCRIPTION:State of Zero\, AIDS Foundation Chicago’s End of the Year Getting to Zero Progress and Partnership Celebration \nFriday\, November 14th from 4:00p-7:00p \nIn-Person @ AIDS Foundation Chicago Office:  200 West Monroe\, Suite 1150\, Chicago\, IL 60606 \nFree event\, registration required. \nAbout the Event: \nPlease join AIDS Foundation Chicago staff at State of Zero\, AIDS Foundation Chicago’s End of the Year Getting to Zero Progress and Partnership Celebration. \nBuffet Dinner and Beverages will be served. Entertainment and Formal Awards Program with 2025 recap and 2026 preview. \nFree event\, registration required. A government issued ID must be shown at the first floor security desk.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/state-of-zero-aids-foundation-chicagos-end-of-the-year-getting-to-zero-progress-and-partnership-celebration/
LOCATION:AIDS Foundation Chicago\, 200 W. Monroe\, Suite 1150\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
CREATED:20251009T170439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T192421Z
UID:10000542-1763056800-1763064000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:IL CD-8 Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Illinoisans have a critical primary election ahead. Join our candidate forums for an opportunity to hear directly from the people who want to represent you and learn where they stand on the issues that matter most. This event is free and open to the public. \nCo-hosted by: Citizen Action/Illinois The Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans Illinois Education Association Personal PAC Chicago Votes Housing Action Illinois SEIU HCIIMK Illinois Environmental Council Illinois Coalition on Immigration and Refugee Rights Environmental Law and Policy Center Equality Illinois Illinois Federation of Teachers Rainbow PUSH Access Living Shriver Center on Poverty Law Invest to Elect Indivisible Illinois She Votes IL Illinois NOW Women’s Alliance Chicago League of Women Voters Arc of Illinois The People’s Lobby Chicago Women Take Action Chicago Cares Bloomingdale Township Democrats DuPage County Democrats Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community Sunrise Movement Chicago Democratic Women of the South Suburbs \nThis forum is an exclusively tax-exempt 501(c)(3)-compliant event.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/il-cd-8-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Elgin Community College — Seigle Auditorium\, E125\, 1700 Spartan Drive\, Elgin\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123504
CREATED:20251030T153516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T192451Z
UID:10000577-1763031600-1763046000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Diabetes Education and Resource Fair with Howard Brown Health
DESCRIPTION:To recognize National Diabetes Month\, Howard Brown Health is taking action to support our patients and communities disproportionately impacted by this condition. Committed to health equity and addressing disparities\, particularly among BIPOC individuals and those living with HIV\, we are excited to invite you to a special event focused on raising awareness and providing resources for diabetes. \nJoin us for free on-site health services\, a free Thanksgiving luncheon\, a full lineup of engaging programming\, a resource fair featuring over a dozen local organizations\, and much more. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/diabetes-education-and-resource-fair-with-howard-brown-health/
LOCATION:Kennedy-King College\, 740 W. 63rd St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,wellness,workshop
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