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SUMMARY:Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Presents the Second Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival\, October 2 and 3 at the Dance Center of Columbia College
DESCRIPTION:Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (CRDT) is proud to announce the return of the Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival\, October 2 and 3\, celebrating Latinx/e contemporary movement artists at the Dance Center of Columbia College\, 1306 S. Michigan Ave.\, with the generous support of The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. The Festival features CRDT performing a new work-in-progress by Princess Grace Awardee Omar Román de Jesús\, with the work of Festival Artists Ruben Andrés Castillo Gomez; Tori Cristi; Anniela Huidobro Castro; Anise Fernández and Amanda Ramirez; Paula Sousa and Mark Travis Rivera\, The Professional Storyteller. Festival artists were selected through an open call for proposals from Latinx/e creators who engage choreographically with bi-national and multi-racial identity\, multi-generational experiences\, immigrant narratives\, identity politics and/or gender expansiveness. \nThrough this festival\, now in its second year\, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre uplifts a multiplicity of Latinx/e perspectives—creating a mosaic of stories shaped by heritage\, migration\, gender\, queerness\, resilience and joy. The Festival highlights socially conscious Latinx artists’ at various development stages\, whose lines of inquiry address immigration\, colonialism\, multinationalism\, bi-racial and/or multi-generational identities. \nThe 2026 Festival Pass includes concert tickets\, workshop and panel discussion. Registration is general admission: $35; senior/industry: $25; non-Columbia student/child: $10 and free to Columbia College Chicago students\, faculty & staff. Concert tickets are general admission\, $30; senior/industry\, $20; non-Columbia student/child\, $10 and free to Columbia College Chicago students\, faculty & staff. The Workshop registration is $10 or pay what you can and the Panel Discussion is free with registration encouraged. Tickets and registration are now on sale at Dance.Colum.edu with more information available at CerquaRivera.org. \nIMAGE from Ruben Andres Castillo Gomez’s “Los Immigrantes” from the inaugural Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival (2025). Photo by Michelle Reid
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cerqua-rivera-dance-theatre-presents-the-second-chicago-latinx-e-contemporary-movement-festival-october-2-and-3-at-the-dance-center-of-columbia-college-2/
LOCATION:Dance Center of Columbia College\, 1306 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,festival
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SUMMARY:Gerber/Hart Queer History Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Gerber/Hart’s third Queer History Symposium on Saturday\, October 3rd from 9 AM to 4 PM! This full day symposium will highlight artists\, researchers\, students\, and community members who have utilized Gerber/Hart’s collections in the past year. \nThis year\, the Symposium will take place at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted (3656 N Halsted St)! Opening remarks from curator Jack Schneider and closing remarks by historian John D’Emilio. Panel discussions on Arts in the Archives\, Archival Silences\, Queer Road Trips\, and more! \nFull Schedule coming soon!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gerber-hart-queer-history-symposium/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education-history,literary-poetry-podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T213000
DTSTAMP:20260916T231216Z
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SUMMARY:LIVING QUEER MONTHLY - Latine Edition by LQM Team | Destinos 2026
DESCRIPTION:DESTINOS: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival \nThis one-night-only production is made possible through the generous support of CENTER on HALSTED\, our sponsoring partner. \nCreated\, Hosted and Directed by ERIKA WITH A K \nLiving Queer Monthly is a love letter to queer lives! A gathering that exists so we can listen\, create\, connect\, and reflect on what it means to be queer in this moment in time\, and how we each are building better ways of living and shaping an inclusive and diverse landscape. \nCome Together\, Meet the Pizza Community Gathering & Explore the local Vendors before the Show! \nLine-Up! \nMartha Cartagena \nLicinio Garcia \nKerosene \nErika with a K \nThe Braided Janes (featured musical act) \n70min \n18+
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/living-queer-monthly-latine-edition-by-lqm-team-destinos-2026/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T220000
DTSTAMP:20260715T044030Z
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SUMMARY:Kate McKinnon Live in Conversation in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Friday 2nd October 2026\n Cahn Auditorium\, Evanston  \nOne of the funniest\, most shape-shifting performers of her generation\, live on stage.\nKate McKinnon spent a decade on Saturday Night Live becoming one of the most decorated cast members in the show’s history: ten Emmy nominations\, two wins\, and a catalogue of characters that lodged themselves permanently in the cultural memory. Hillary Clinton. Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Rudy Giuliani. Weird Barbie. \nOff screen\, she’s proven just as hard to categorise. Novelist\, voice actress\, comedian\, children’s author with a #1 New York Times bestselling series: she has built a body of work that refuses easy summary\, animated throughout by the same sensibility. Her Millicent Quibb series\, following three peculiar sisters and their mad scientist mentor through increasingly chaotic adventures\, has found readers of all ages who recognise something of themselves in its celebration of the brilliantly strange. \nKate joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about a life spent making people laugh\, the craft behind character work\, and what it means to keep finding new forms. An unmissable evening with one of America’s most beloved comedic voices.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/kate-mckinnon-live-in-conversation-in-chicago/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation
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SUMMARY:FashionBar THE SHOWS: The Trans Media Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of FashionBar The Shows: October 2026\, a curated series of shows presented by FashionBar Chicago! \nDesigner Garment in Graphic: BIRDY \nFashionBar The Shows: October 2026 – The Trans Media Fashion Show\nFriday\, October 2\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nThe Trans Media Fashion Show centers on inclusivity\, identity\, and self-expression through fashion. The show highlights transgender and non-binary models alongside designers whose work reflects authenticity\, advocacy\, and community-driven storytelling\, increasing visibility and representation within Chicago’s fashion industry. \nThe evening begins with a red carpet and cocktail reception at 6:00 PM\, welcoming press\, media\, buyers\, editors\, stylists\, influencers\, VIP guests\, and community leaders\, followed by a full show experience featuring designer collections. \nNon-Profit Partnerships\nOctober 2026’s Trans Media Fashion Show is presented to benefit Broadway Youth Center\, in partnership with the Vernita Gray Council\, a philanthropy group of Howard Brown Health supporting initiatives focused on healthcare access\, equity\, and community-based services for LGBTQ+ individuals. \nEvent Itinerary \nDoors Open: 6:00 PM\nCocktail Reception: 6:30 PM\nRed Carpet & Media Interviews: 6:45 PM\nPerformance by Luna Eclipse: 6:50 PM\nFeatured Designers Showcasing: 7:00 PM\nOut of the Closet\nHaley from 3rd Period\nBrown Elephant\nIAMTONYLONG\nMeet & Greet the Designers: 8:20 PM\nClosing Ceremony: 8:45 PM\nEvent Ends: 9:00 PM\nThis event is part of FashionBar The Shows: October 2026\, with The Marketplace active Friday\, October 2nd through Sunday\, October 4th\, featuring resident designer brands\, vendors\, and participating designers offering products directly to attendees.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/fashionbar-the-shows-the-trans-media-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Water Tower Place\, 835 N. Michigan\, 3rd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,fashion
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SUMMARY:‘Reading Came First’ Book Club: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview \n“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 and Brown LGBTQIA+ experiences. The book club will meet monthly\, with book selections rotating every other month to allow ample time for reading\, reflection\, and discussion. \nBook Club Meeting #20 Details: \nOur next meeting will take place on Thursday\, October 1st\, 2026 at 6:30PM\, with a special discussion around our selected text and curated cocktails. \nBook #12: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler \nBook Discount Codes: \nWomen & Children’s First Bookstore: DARLING (10% off) \nSpecial Features: \nThemed drink mixes curated for each book selection
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reading-came-first-book-club-parable-of-the-sower-by-octavia-e-butler/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry-podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T163000
DTSTAMP:20260916T223544Z
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SUMMARY:Avanzando Juntos: Confronting Rising HIV in Illinois Latine Communities -
DESCRIPTION:This conference is presented by a coalition of organizations in response to the rising number of new HIV cases among Latinos in Illinois\, particularly in the Chicago area. The conference will feature guest speakers who will explore various topics from treatment to PrEP through lively presentations and discussions. We invite healthcare professionals and community HIV prevention professionals who directly work with the Latino patient population\, or those who want to learn more. \nEsta conferencia es presentada por una coalición de organizaciones en respuesta al creciente número de nuevos casos de VIH entre los latinos de Illinois\, en particular en el área de Chicago. El evento contará con ponentes invitados que abordarán diversos temas —desde el tratamiento hasta la PrEP— mediante presentaciones y debates dinámicos. Invitamos a profesionales de la salud y de la prevención del VIH en la comunidad que trabajen directamente con la población latina\, así como a cualquier persona interesada en obtener más información. \nAgenda to be announced. La agenda se anunciará próximamente. \nConference partners. Colaboradores de la conferencia: \nAIDS Foundation Chicago\nCALOR\nChicago Department of Public Health\nErie Family Health Centers\nEsperanza Health Centers\nIllinois Department of Public Health\nMidwest AETC\nNeelyx Labs\nPrimeCare Community Health Centers\nProject Vida\nThe Puerto Rican Cultural Center\nVida Task Force
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/avanzando-juntos-confronting-rising-hiv-in-illinois-latine-communities/
LOCATION:Malcolm X College\, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,education-history,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T141005Z
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SUMMARY:LBTQ Young Women's Giving Council Grantee Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The LBTQ Giving Council and Young Women’s Giving Council of the Chicago Foundation for Women will be coming together to acknowledge our partners who received grants from both councils this June. The grantees of the LBTQ Giving Council are Affinity Community Services\, One Roof Chicago\, Pride South Side\, Sexpectations and Youth Empowerment Performance Project. The grantees of the Young Women’s Giving Council are Fempreneur Poder\, I AM HER Foundation\, The Puddle Project and Veggie Mijas Chicago Chapter. Come celebrate and learn more about these organizations and the councils!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lbtq-young-womens-giving-council-grantee-celebration/
LOCATION:Inergy\, 3350 South Kedzie Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T185840Z
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SUMMARY:ORD Lip Sync 2026
DESCRIPTION:Pay tribute to your fav icon by dressing like them and come out to support Wings Foundation! Join us at Joe’s on Weed St. for ORD Lip 2026 \nORD Lip Sync 2026 is back for our 5th annual year to benefit Wings Foundation. We are VERY excited to be at our new venue\, Joe’s on Weed St\, located downtown Chicago in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. \nStarring ORD’s very own Barbie Doll and Eve Madison as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies. We will be raising money for the Wings Foundation by performing some of the hottest songs from our personal favorite icons all night. \nWe have some of the best queens and kings lined up for this event. Come support ORD FAs Bryan Crowe\, Tess DeStefano\, Katrina Fraley\, Juan Geara\, Adam Hintz\, Drew Lemish\, Len Matchiau\, Lexi Noparstak\, Monica Skylling\, Sanford Smith\, Anthony Valdez and special guests from DFW and CLT: Alex Bermea\, Keian Delgado\, Britt Roach and Michael Tierney Moran. (Cast members are subject to change.) \nYou don’t want to miss out on the 50/50 Raffle\, Chance and Live Auctions. Bring lots of dollars to tip these kings and queens. They will be donating 100% of their tips made to Wings Foundation. Be sure to dress like your favorite icon\, as there will be a costume contest with prizes!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ord-lip-sync-2026/
LOCATION:Joe’s On Weed Street\, 940 W. Weed St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,drag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260910T184823Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Quentos – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
DESCRIPTION:This one-night-only production is made possible through the generous support of CENTER on HALSTED\, our sponsoring partner. \nHosted by Norma Seledon. \nJoin us for Queer Quentos\, an evening of storytelling that celebrates and uplifts the voices of\nqueer\, lesbian\, and transgender Latines in Chicago. Inspired by the intimate\, authentic vibe of\nChicago’s OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Stories and the emotional resonance of The Moth’s StorySLAM\nformat\, this Queer Quentos gathering is a community-building celebration. Queer Quentos offers a\nspace where our stories take center stage. \nAdditional performance details: \n80min\nStorytelling\nEnglish and Spanish\n18+
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-quentos-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,networking-mixer,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260910T040942Z
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SUMMARY:Gay for Pay: Fall Festicle
DESCRIPTION:Gay for Pay is BACK to celebrate the changing of the seasons with Fall Festicle! This month’s fall-themed show at The Lincoln Lodge has standup\, characters\, burlesque\, and more variety acts with an all-LGBTQ+ lineup featuring Claire Sundbye\, Colette Gregory\, Jeremy Plumb\, Keagstar\, and headliner Gwen Rose. Hosted by Dan Hickey and Mary Fiala.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gay-for-pay-fall-festicle/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260917T171358Z
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SUMMARY:Playing with Fire: An Ecosexual Emergency Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, September 29th\, at 6:30 PM at the Music Box Theatre for a screening of Playing with Fire: An Ecosexual Emergency with Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens! \nGerber/Hart will be tabling in the lobby with a pop-up of queer archival materials from our collections before and after the screenings.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/playing-with-fire-an-ecosexual-emergency-film-screening/
LOCATION:Music Box\, 3733 N Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T183000
DTSTAMP:20260916T221935Z
CREATED:20260916T221923Z
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SUMMARY:AIDS Foundation Chicago - Virtual Community Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026\, AFC will host two virtual community listening sessions to gain information and insight from Illinoisans on the most pressing issues facing communities impacted by HIV and homelessness. Information gained will help shape and guide AFC’s policy and advocacy work in 2027 and beyond. Using the Zoom platform\, the first webinar will be held from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. and the second webinar will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/aids-foundation-chicago-virtual-community-listening-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:education-history,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T181820Z
CREATED:20260806T181820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T181820Z
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SUMMARY:BOOKENDS
DESCRIPTION:After a painful breakup\, aspiring novelist Nate leaves New York City and moves into a retirement community with his grandparents. What begins as a temporary refuge quickly becomes a complicated journey through family\, aging\, responsibility\, and unexpected love. As his Holocaust-surviving grandfather begins showing signs of dementia and his grandmother struggles to face the truth\, Nate finds himself caught between the life he left behind and the family that needs him now. An unexpected romance with the community’s handsome doctor further complicates his plans. \nStarring F. Murray Abraham\, Caroline Aaron\, Noam Ash\, and Charlie Barnett\, BOOKENDS is a warm\, funny\, and deeply moving intergenerational story about love\, memory\, family\, and second chances. The film premiered at the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival\, where it received the ADL Stand Up Award. \nCritics have praised the film for balancing humor and emotion with honesty and grace. Reviewer Mark McPherson called it “a heartfelt story of family and romance that is more honest than schmaltzy\,” while festival audiences have celebrated its rich performances and moving portrayal of family caregiving. \nWritten by and starring Noam Ash and directed by Mike Doyle\, BOOKENDS offers a refreshing queer love story that is equally concerned with family bonds\, aging\, and the unexpected connections that help us move forward. \nFunny\, tender\, and life-affirming\, BOOKENDS reminds us that every ending can also be a new beginning.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bookends/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T145624Z
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SUMMARY:Legacy Project Presents The Celluloid Closet
DESCRIPTION:Legacy Project Chicago invites you to a 30th anniversary screening of The Celluloid Closet \nChicago Filmmakers \n1326 W. Hollywood Ave. \n6:00 p.m. \n$15 (plus handling fee) online or at the door (if available). \nThere is a small\, complimentary parking lot and street parking at Chicago Filmmakers.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/legacy-project-presents-the-celluloid-closet/
LOCATION:Chicago Filmmakers\, 1326 W Hollywood Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T170433Z
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SUMMARY:Andersonville Fall Wine Walk
DESCRIPTION:Andersonville Arts Weekend culminates with Andersonville’s popular Fall Wine Walk\, transforming local businesses into charming wine-tasting destinations on Sunday\, September 27 from 2 – 5 pm. This year’s event include two routes – “Bunch of Grapes” and “Off the Vine.” Tickets ($40 per route) are now on sale through the Andersonsonville Wine Walk Page. Check in is between 1 – 4 pm at the Andersonville Vintage Market at 1600 W. Catalpa. \nThe Fall Wine Walk routes include (from north to south): \nBunch of Grapes Route \nAndersonville Chamber Headquarters | 5706 N. Clark St.\nSalon Aken | 5666 N. Clark St.\nCity Olive | 5644 N. Clark St.\nUvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N. Clark St.\nLilla Barn Clothing | 5535 N. Clark St.\nDistrict | 5430 N. Clark St. \nOff the Vine Route \nElixir Andersonville | 1509 W. Balmoral Ave.\nCowboys and Astronauts | 1478 W. Summerdale Ave.\nhomebird | 5238 N. Clark St.\nVia Rose Hair Salon | 5142 N. Clark St.\nMilk Handmade | 5137 N. Clark St.\nFoursided | 5061 N. Clark St\, \nWine Walk Sponsors: RG GROUP/ALLURE Real Estate\, Snow and Sand Vacations
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/andersonville-fall-wine-walk/
LOCATION:Andersonville neighborhood
CATEGORIES:outdoor,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T171904Z
CREATED:20260917T171904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T171904Z
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SUMMARY:NOH8 Photo Shoot in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The NOH8 Campaign returns to Chicago\, IL on Sunday\, September 27th for an open photo shoot at Waveland Bowl. Stop by anytime between 2pm-4pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations needed! \nPhotos are first-come\, first-served – and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. \nWhen is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins\, but as long as someone has arrived by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (4:00pm for this photo shoot)\, they will be guaranteed a chance to pose! \nOnce you arrive\, the next steps are easy!\n1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person.\n2. Process your payment.\n3. Trade your processed model release for duct tape!\n4. Apply a NOH8 temporary tattoo for your photo. \nNOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by Adam and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change).
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/noh8-photo-shoot-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Waveland Bowl\, 3700 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260820T150142Z
CREATED:20260820T150142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T150142Z
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SUMMARY:Barbara Fest
DESCRIPTION:Barbara&Barbara is throwing our first ever annual fundraising festival\, Barbara Fest\, on Sept. 27th! The goal of Barbara Fest is to raise money for ALMA\, Brave Space Alliance\, and Lace to Liberation\, as well as provide a space to platform\, uplift and celebrate queer BIPOC.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/barbara-fest/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,market,networking-mixer,outdoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T223000
DTSTAMP:20260917T144524Z
CREATED:20260917T144524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T144524Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: Rhythm and Blues
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the musical stylings of everything from old school to current R&B! CGMC explores this uniquely American genre with noticeable hits and original songs.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-gay-mens-chorus-rhythm-and-blues-4/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T230000
DTSTAMP:20260916T222055Z
CREATED:20260916T222055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T222055Z
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SUMMARY:Sapphic Bar Crawl
DESCRIPTION:SAPPHICS OF CHICAGO it’s time for a Sapphic Bar crawl to end Chicago Summer ! \nWe are so excited to be partnering with the best of the best here in Chicago for a day full of friendship\, bevvies\,\, and who knows what kind of debauchery. \nJoin us at any stop along our route BUT we will be posting some details and surprises for those that join us the entire time 😉 \n3:00pm – Arrive at Whiskey Girl Tavern\n5:00pm – Arrive at Nobody’s Darling\nGroup splits up and either goes to..\nDorothy’s at 7pm and Babes at 8:15\nOR\nFathom at 6:45pm and Level at 8:15pm\nTHEN \nBetween 9:30-9:45pm – Reconvene at Scarlet or Sidetrack (we were waaaay too big of a crowd last time for just Scarlet! Scarlet will have a cover and Sidetrack\, famously\, never does) \nWE CANNOT WAIT TO PARTY WITH YOU! \nPlease not that transportation is not provided\, and please do not drive if you are drinking! Plan on taking an Uber with friends or hopping on public transit with the crew. \nWhile we have partnered wit these bars\, each venue has their own capacity and attendees will be let in based on each individual venue and their regulations. Garden Of is not liable for your entry\, transportation\, or any aspect of this excursion. By attending\, you are agreeing to abide by each establishments rules and regulations.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sapphic-bar-crawl/
LOCATION:Various locations
CATEGORIES:happy-hour,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T221815Z
CREATED:20260916T221815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T221815Z
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Beverly Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:The 13th Annual Beverly Art Walk takes place Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. along Western Avenue between 99th and 115th Streets in Beverly/Morgan Park. Presented by the Beverly Area Arts Alliance\, the free\, family-friendly event showcases work by more than 100 artists alongside musical performances and public art. \nAdmission is free. Listing compiled by Stumblday\, an independent city event guide. Photo: 111th Street at Hoyne Avenue in Morgan Park by AlphaBeta135\, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/13th-annual-beverly-art-walk/
LOCATION:Western Avenue in Beverly/Morgan Park\, 9900-11500 S. Western Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260729T235831Z
CREATED:20260729T235831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T235831Z
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SUMMARY:ChiPride Volunteering + Cornerstone Community Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:Join other LGBTQ+ and ally volunteers as we help Cornerstone Community Outreach decorate their residential areas for Halloween! We may also help staff organize and sort toys and other donated items\, and make “diaper ready bags” for client children in need. Lifting of light boxes and taking them up and down stairs will be required.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chipride-volunteering-cornerstone-community-outreach-event-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260806T180807Z
CREATED:20260806T180807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T180807Z
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SUMMARY:The Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L
DESCRIPTION:The Uncanny Attic is a theatrical anthology inspired by Edward Gorey’s iconic The Gashlycrumb Tinies. This absurdist dark comedy series brings to life\, and then almost immediately to death\, the book’s twenty-six ill-fated children. Each installment ‘chapters’ of The Uncanny Attic creates imagined histories for four of Gorey’s ill-fated characters as told through puppetry\, clowning\, dance\, live music\, drag\, stop-motion animation\, and visual theater. \nSet inside the mysterious attic of an abandoned house on the cape and narrated by a family of resident raccoons\, each chapter is a self-contained theatrical journey into the camp macabre world of the fictional town\, Willowdale. There\, through a series of not-so-random circumstances\, audiences encounter an unforgettable cast of eccentric characters whose fates inevitably lead to a delightfully sticky end. \nThe Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L cast includes veteran performers in several disciplines including co-creators Jennifer Friedrich (Incurable Theater\, Redmoon Theater) and Bazuka Joe (Poonie’s Cabaret\, Newport Theater Camp)\, along with Jill Summers\, Susie Kirkwood\, Josh Levine and Mackenzie Shapiro\, Luc Ami\, Mz Love\, Karma Carnelian\, Derry Eire\, Marla Wyrd\, Lady Ve’Lush\, Vixxie Velvet\, and Vixen Violencia. \nThe Uncanny Attic is an original performance series created and produced by Chicago-based Beautifully Gruesome Productions\, the creative partnership of Jennifer Friedrich (The Bunny Royale) and Bazuka Joe. \nBeautifully Gruesome Productions is honored to partner with The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust in bringing The Uncanny Attic to audiences. All related titles\, characters\, and logos are property of The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust. All Rights Reserved. \nPhotography by Jess Genito\, Illustrations by Ken Gerleve
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-uncanny-attic-chapters-i-l-2/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260917T172253Z
CREATED:20260917T172253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T172253Z
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SUMMARY:Andersonville Arts Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to present its 22nd annual Andersonville Arts Weekend\, with the neighborhood transformed into a “walkable art gallery” from Friday\, September 25 – Sunday\, September 27\, 2026. The free\, three-day event includes over 30 businesses and more than 50 artists representing multiple genres including visual art\, theatre\, dance\, music\, makers\, student art and public art. \nReturning Arts Weekend mainstays include a Self-Guided Art Walk on all three days\, plus the popular Night of Parties\, an evening of artist receptions\, kicking off Friday\, 9/25 at 5 pm. The weekend culminates with Andersonville’s annual Fall Wine Walk on Sunday\, 9/27 from 2 – 5 pm (because art and wine are the perfect pairing!)
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/andersonville-arts-weekend/
LOCATION:Andersonville neighborhood
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,outdoor,sports-recreation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260917T171317Z
CREATED:20260917T171317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T171317Z
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SUMMARY:Aladerri Film Fest 2026 - BLOCK # 10
DESCRIPTION:Aladerri Film Fest\, Dedicated to the celebration of Short Films\, a multi-day event in Chicago\, IL September 25- 27\, 2026. \nFuture Tense – Comedy Short Film – Australia\nPraying Mantis – Animated Short Film – Taiwan\nHomebound – Student Short Film – Hungary\nDaphne y Pol – LGBTQ+ Short Film – Spain
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/aladerri-film-fest-2026-block-10/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T230000
DTSTAMP:20260723T183929Z
CREATED:20260422T202037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T183929Z
UID:10001863-1790276400-1790290800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Gerber/Hart 45th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:On September 24\, 2026\, Gerber/Hart Library and Archives will host The Sapphire Gayla: 45 Years of Gerber/Hart at the gorgeous Rockwell on the River to raise money in support of its mission to preserve the history of LGBTQ+ History in Chicago and the Midwest\, and make it accessible to all. \nA special 6:00 PM VIP gathering and whiskey tasting is available. \nWe are in the process of securing hosts\, speakers\, and entertainers\, and are excited to share that information as it becomes available. It is sure to be a fabulous party and networking event. \nFor 45 years\, Gerber/Hart has preserved LGBTQ+ history\, and made it available for both casual readership and academic scholarship. The Archives are unparalleled in the Midwest in content and scope\, and the circulating collection includes thousands of titles from the past through the most current novels and non-fiction books – all available for free to the public. Please join us to celebrate 45 years of Gerber/Hart as a cultural institution in Chicago and the Midwest!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gerber-hart-45th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:Rockwell on the River\, 3057 N. Rockwell ST.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260715T044811Z
CREATED:20260715T044811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T044811Z
UID:10004170-1790276400-1790287200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Taylor Tomlinson: Actually\, Nevermind Live in Conversation in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most acclaimed\, in-demand superstars of comedy” (New York Times)  joins us for an intimate conversation about growing up\, changing your mind\, and figuring things out as you go.\n\nOne of the most celebrated stand-ups working today\, Taylor Tomlinson has headlined four Netflix specials\, including Have It All\, which debuted at number one. She has been named as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30\, Time’s 100 Next and The Hollywood Reporter’s 100 Most Powerful Women in Hollywood. In 2023\, her comedy tour was the seventh highest-grossing of the year\, making her the only woman to make the top ten. \nIn this special In Conversation event\, she will take us on a tour of her brain and share her shifting opinions about everything from love and relationships\, mental health and therapy\, religion and sex\, food and body image\, being the eldest daughter and the only woman in late-night TV\, to ghosts\, morning people\, and more. \nWith the same unflinching honesty that fuels her beloved stand-up specials\, she will capture the dizzying contradictions of adulthood in the modern world: wanting independence while craving reassurance\, chasing self-improvement while resisting change\, and finally learning that certainty can be overrated. “True wisdom\,” says Taylor\, “is accepting how little you know\, and real maturity is becoming as flexible as possible. (Emotionally\, not physically. Real maturity also means needing to stretch way more).”
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/taylor-tomlinson-actually-nevermind-live-in-conversation-in-chicago/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:comedy,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260723T183848Z
CREATED:20260523T000123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T183848Z
UID:10003312-1790272800-1790280000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Together We Thrive: An Evening With GenderCool
DESCRIPTION:Join hundreds of transgender and nonbinary young people\, their families and allies to support them\, celebrate them and thrive together in community\, now more than ever. \nHear from GenderCool’s Champions (transgender young people who are thriving) while enjoying delicious food and an open bar. \nWhether you’re a community or family member\, corporate supporter or super ally\, attending this informal gala/award ceremony/networking event will bring you inspiration\, hope and a reason to smile.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/together-we-thrive-an-evening-with-gendercool/
LOCATION:TBA Chicago
CATEGORIES:activism,benefit-fundraiser,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260827T182953Z
CREATED:20260827T182953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182953Z
UID:10004891-1790190000-1790195400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate the poetry collection Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka\, with Ashley Keyser and Crissonna Tennison. \nWinner of the 2025 CAAPP Book Prize\, selected by Cameron Awkward-Rich\, and named a “Best Poetry of 2025 and 2026” by Ms. Magazine\, Les Portes traces how harm against women and femmes takes root\, recurs\, and reshapes itself across generations. \nUnfolding in three movements–Le D but\, Le Pass \, and Le Pr sent–all of which rupture conventional domestic abuse narratives\, and drawing heavily from zuihitsu\, ekphrasis\, erasure\, and found forms to mirror the fractured experience of living through and after harm\, these poems serve as radical meditations on the power to reflect as resistance. A queer woman caught in an abusive marriage begins to reimagine justice not as punishment but as something restorative\, collective\, and deeply non-carceral. \nIn her debut book\, Nnoka poses the question that propels the collection: “Where is the path forward / that ensures no recurrence?” Rather than gesture toward resolution\, Les Portes dwells inside this question\, and what emerges is not consolation but an immense reckoning.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/les-portes-by-meredith-nnoka/
LOCATION:Women & Children First\, 5233 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry-podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T230000
DTSTAMP:20260917T171235Z
CREATED:20260917T171235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T171235Z
UID:10005307-1790186400-1790204400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:IRL: Singles Mixer at Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:No frills\, no fuss\, no cover. Just a night to gather if you’re queer\, single\, & ready to mingle. Shoot your shot at Dorothy! \nJoin us for IRL: Singles Mixer at Dorothy on Wednesday September 23rd. No fuss\, no frills\, no cover – this is just a night for queer singles (or folks open to dating – whatever that means to you!) to gather in conversation at their favorite lesbian bar and maybe make a connection! Folks of all relationship identifiers welcome! \nAll night we’ll be hanging out and leaving you to find your own connections. We’ll have custom coasters to give your number or handle to anyone you may meet or keep on your person for the next time you spot a cutie at Dorothy. \nDoors at 6pm. Dorothy remains open until last call at 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Avenue. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait at the black doors on Campbell Ave and call: 773-770-3799 and our staff will assist. \nPhoto by Moll Nye
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/irl-singles-mixer-at-dorothy-2/
LOCATION:Fathom\, 1622 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating,networking-mixer
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