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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T080000
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SUMMARY:America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom
DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom is a multi-genre concert of spoken word and music. It’s written and narrated by award-winning journalist\, Cheryl Corley\, and features a stellar band lead by singer/songwriter Lucy Smith. This performance encompasses the rage\, hope\, resilience and history that shaped the country over its many years; from Thomas Paine’s 18th century “Liberty Tree” to Beyonce’s 21st century “Freedom.” \nA FREE AND ALL AGES EVENT \nCheryl Corley\, narrator\nLucy Smith Quintet\nLucy\, vocals\nJon Deitemyer\, drums\nCarmani Edwards\, bass\nWilliam Kurk\, keys\nGreg Ward\, alto sax \nA Night Out in the Parks (NOITP) program \nBring your chairs and snacks for a great Night Out in the Park! \nhttps://lucysmithjazz.com/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/america-songs-and-stories-of-protest-and-freedom/
LOCATION:Washington Park  (in front of DuSable History Museum)\, 740 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T140000
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SUMMARY:WERQ! LGBTQ+ Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:WERQ! is Center on Halsted’s annual LGBTQ+ Career Fair\, connecting inclusive and affirming employers with talented job seekers from our diverse community. Find more information and register using the links below. \nTo review sponsorship levels and associated benefits\, please see the sponsorship packet linked here.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/werq-lgbtq-career-fair/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T203000
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SUMMARY:Life is a Queer Cabaret!
DESCRIPTION:Life is a Queer Cabaret invites performers to reclaim traditional musical theatre roles by transforming them through a queer lens. \nWe are back to basics with our sixth installment of Life Is A Queer Cabaret! Let’s take a night to celebrate and dissect the characters and songs that aren’t usually seen through a queer lens. \nAs performers\, our identities hold meaning. And our own lived experiences can change the context and the narrative itself for any role we might play. Without changing the lyrics (or even the pronouns!) within a musical theatre song\, how do our experiences and identities as queer people reinvent the context of even the most classic golden age musicals? This project is all about gender-fuckery\, breaking the binary\, and queering the musical theatre canon.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/life-is-a-queer-cabaret/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260916T222243Z
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SUMMARY:OutPro LGBTQ+ and Allies Networking
DESCRIPTION:OutPro brings together motivated\, community-conscious LGBTQ+ professionals and Allies across all industries. Join us at the Willis Tower! \nRaise the roof with OutPro Chicago at The Metropolitan! Join us in the historic Willis Tower and create professional opportunities for all members of our LGBTQ+ community. \nPlease note: this event requires advance registration\, and we’re unable to accept on-site registration due to Willis Tower security policies. \nWhat to expect at an OutPro networking event \nOutPro Networking is uniquely fun and effective. Our welcoming mixers break down barriers\, making it easier for you to meet others\, form new connections\, and deepen your relationships with those you already know. \nOur events bring together the full diversity of the LGBTQ+ community \nParticipants span all industries\, age groups\, and career paths\nColor-coded badges help you identify people in your industry or those with whom you have a need\nSupportive allies are welcome\nRegister today\, and bring a friend or colleague — or two or three! Chicago is one of 10 thriving chapters in our growing national OutPro network. Traveling? Relocating? You always have a home and a welcoming network of motivated LGBTQ+ professionals.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/outpro-lgbtq-and-allies-networking/
LOCATION:The Metropolitan\, 233 S. Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260917T170751Z
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SUMMARY:Reeling: The 44th Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the second-longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival in the world\, showcasing independent queer cinema\, documentaries\, and experimental shorts.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reeling-the-44th-chicago-lgbtq-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Various locations
CATEGORIES:festival,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T052106Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago’s Favorite Brick Nerd\, Will Quam\, joins Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show
DESCRIPTION:Get the late night talk show experience without heading to NYC or LA. \nThe Not That Late Show is a POC- and queer-led late-night talk show hosted by Justin Swinson\, featuring an ensemble of Chicago comedians debuting brand-new material each month. NTLS is just like the late night talk shows you would see on TV (Colbert\, The Daily Show\, Last Week Tonight\, etc.)\, but with a Chicago focus. Taking place every third Wednesday at The Lincoln Lodge\, the show blends sketch comedy\, sharp interviews\, and live music from emerging local artists. Past guests have included Mayor Brandon Johnson; Viral Chicago Attorney\, Rachel Cohen; Writer and Educator Dr. Eve L. Ewing; and Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK among others. \nThis month’s guest is Chicago’s premiere brick expert\, Will Quam.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicagos-favorite-brick-nerd-will-quam-joins-chicagos-late-night-talk-show/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Trans Panel
DESCRIPTION:We’re bringing together trans\, non-binary\, and gender expansive community members of all ages for a powerful\, heartfelt\, and inspiring panel discussion. \nWe will have refreshments and an opportunity to mingle from 6:00 -7:00 pm and our panel will run from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. \nThis event will take place on Center on Halsted’s third floor event space.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/intergenerational-trans-panel-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260910T042247Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago LGBTQ+ Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda \nWelcome\nPublic Comment\nCommunity Connection: Center on Halsted\nCommunity Connection BQAC\nMeeting Dates\nPast\, Present\, Future\nSurvey Results/Next Steps\nCommittee/Member Updates\nMayor’s Office Updates\nNext Steps\nAdjourn\nAnnouncements \nMembers of the public are encouraged to give feedback on priorities and other agenda items during the designated times for public comment. Please reach out to chi.lgbtq.advisory.council@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-lgbtq-advisory-council-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,panel-conversation,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T185605Z
CREATED:20260910T164540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T185605Z
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SUMMARY:Protect Our Care Illinois (POCIL) Community Conversation - HR1 and Illinois Medicaid: Navigating the Changes Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Join this Protect Our Care Illinois (POCIL) Coalition Community Conversation to learn about recent and upcoming changes to Illinois Medicaid happening because of HR1 (or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA))\, how they impact Illinoisans on Medicaid and what you can do to help reduce the harm to your clients and community members from these upcoming changes. \nSpanish Interpretation provided/Habrá interpretación en español
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/protect-our-care-illinois-pocil-community-conversation-hr1-and-illinois-medicaid-navigating-the-changes-ahead/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:education-history,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260910T042328Z
CREATED:20260820T144745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T042328Z
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SUMMARY:Gay Men's Book Group at COH: Fairyland by Alysia Abbott
DESCRIPTION:Gay Men’s Book Group-Chicago is a free\, open monthly book discussion group welcoming male-identified individuals of all ages who are interested in reading and discussing gay-related literature\, both fiction and non-fiction. Books to be discussed are selected by the group and posted on their Facebook page and via their newsletter email. \nThis month’s selection is Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father by Alysia Abbott. \nAfter his wife dies in a car accident\, bisexual writer and activist Steve Abbott moves with his two-year-old daughter to San Francisco. There they discover a city in the midst of revolution\, bustling with gay men in search of liberation—few of whom are raising a child. \nReconstructing their life together from a remarkable cache of her father’s journals\, letters\, and writings\, Alysia Abbott gives us an unforgettable portrait of a tumultuous\, historic time in San Francisco as well as an exquisitely moving account of a father’s legacy and a daughter’s love.\nJoin us at the Center on Halsted (2nd floor) for the discussion.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gay-mens-book-group-at-coh-fairyland-by-alysia-abbott/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry-podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T150653Z
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SUMMARY:Logan Square Bi Pride flag Raising
DESCRIPTION:Logan Square leaders will raise the bisexual pride flag for the second year to kick of Bisexual Awareness Week.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/logan-square-bi-pride-flag-raising/
LOCATION:Logan Square\, 3150 W. Logan Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260910T042620Z
CREATED:20260702T155425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T042620Z
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SUMMARY:Secret Agent Men
DESCRIPTION:SECRET AGENT MEN is Chicago’s premier spy-TV and surf instrumental trio\, delivering a high-energy soundtrack straight from the golden age of espionage. \nArmed with twangy guitars\, driving rhythms\, and enough covert cool to earn top-secret clearance\, they perform classic TV spy themes\, vintage surf anthems\, and retro instrumentals that turn every show into an undercover mission. \nWhether it’s a festival\, beach party\, private event\, or club\, Secret Agent Men are on assignment to keep audiences shaken\, stirred\, and dancing!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/secret-agent-men/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260910T182156Z
CREATED:20260910T182156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T182156Z
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SUMMARY:Strapped Presents: Sappho Bingo - Bound at Fathom
DESCRIPTION:Strapped brings their interactive film experience Sappho Bingo to Fathom! Presented by Jack Daniels\, win prizes & have fun! \nThe creators of Strapped are proud to present: SAPPHO BINGO\, an interactive lesbian movie experience! Join Siichele and Irregular Girl to play bingo and win prizes. We’ll be playing standard rounds of bingo as well as LESBIAN MOVIE bingo – watch a lesbian movie with us and play on a board listing familiar tropes\, like “look of yearning” or “gratuitous armpit shot”. \nGet 5 across and you could win our grand prize! Come watch the movie\, enjoy delicious cocktails and mocktails by your Fathom bartenders\, and enjoy a pre-film drag show by your hosts! \nPresented by Jack Daniels\, our next showing is BOUND – celebrating the 20th year anniversary of the film! \nDoors at 3pm with a one hour happy hour followed by warm up rounds of Bingo begin at 4pm! We start our film at 4:30. Bring cash for tipping! OUTSIDE FOOD IS WELCOME! \nPlease note: RSVPs are not required but instead serve as calendar reminders for guests and attendance expectations for staffing purposes. \nFathom is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Fathom is also ADA accessible with easy access through our front and garage doors.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/strapped-presents-sappho-bingo-bound-at-fathom/
LOCATION:Fathom\, 1622 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:film,watch-party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T034137Z
CREATED:20260709T034137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T034137Z
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SUMMARY:Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because\,” August 14 - September 13
DESCRIPTION:Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production\, I Love You Because\, August 14 – September 13\, book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham\, music by Joshua Salzman and orchestrations by Larry Hochman\, directed by Scott Shallenbarger and music directed by Aaron Kahn\, at Oil Lamp Theater\, 1723 Glenview Road. \nModern dating is a mess. Sometimes to find Mr. Right you need to find Mr. Wrong – even if that means seeing someone stuck on their ex\, awkward encounters of the intimate kind and lots of bad coffee dates. Opposites attract in this feel-good musical that will transport you into the heart of your favorite guilty pleasure rom-com. Created by acclaimed musical team Ryan Cunningham and Joshua Salzman and inspired by Jane Austen’s gold-standard romance novel Pride and Prejudice\, this delightful musical will make you fall head over heels. \nThe cast of I Love You Because includes Aiden McCoy (any with respect\, Austin Bennet); Maxwell J DeTogne (any with respect\, Jeff Bennet); Hannah Kipp (she/her\, Marcy Fitzwilliams); Kristin Brintnall (she/her\, Diana Bingley); Daria Koon (she/they\, NYC Woman); Tommy Rothwells (he/him\, NYC Man); Freddy Mauricio (he/him\, Austin Bennet U/S); Nic Eastlund (he/him\, Jeff Bennet U/S); Kaitie Bonds (she/her\, Marcy Fitzwilliams U/S); Dominique Ruffalo (she/her\, Diana Bingley U/S); Nikki Holladay (she/her\, NYC Woman U/S) and Joe Dennis (he/him\, NYC Man U/S). \nThe production team includes Scott Shallenbarger (he/him\, director); Aaron Kahn (he/him\, music director/accompanist); Bob Knuth (he/him\, scenic designer); Devin Meseke (he/him\, properties designer); Maya Reter (she/her\, sound designer); Sara Segneri (she/her\, stage manager); Danielle Reinhardt (she/her\, costume designer); Conner Nicoson (they/them\, technical director); Connor Windle (she/her\, production manager) and Rose Leisner (she/her\, company manager). \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with additional Wednesday performances Wednesday\, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Wednesday Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. (Understudy Performance); Wednesday\, Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Wednesday Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $30 for previews and $55 for the run at OilLampTheater.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/oil-lamp-theater-presents-i-love-you-because-august-14-september-13-2/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Oil Lamp Theater\, 1723 Glenview Road\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260702T152825Z
CREATED:20260523T073632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T152825Z
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SUMMARY:Old Gold Summer '26: Little Lark at Guild Row
DESCRIPTION:Let’s exchange the experience! Old Gold is back for our fourth summer season celebrating queer community connection\, joy and healing under the Chicago sun. Featuring all-vinyl sets curated by the Good Girls DJs and friends (Lori Branch\, Lady D & VITIGRRL) with award-winning hospitality by The Little Lark (Meadowlark Hospitality)\, Old Gold takes place Second Sundays June-September 2-7pm. \nTickets: This year\, we are offering summer passes that guarantee entry to all four events for $95 ($150 value) and include a gift bag with gifts from us and our event partners\, including a complimentary cocktail from The Little Lark\, Don Julio Blanco minis\, Vacation Sunscreen and more. Ticket structure: $20 early bird\, $25 general admission and $30 day of/door (pending availability). Please note that we assess space capacity in real time and therefore recommend advance purchase for guaranteed entry.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/old-gold-summer-26-little-lark-at-guild-row/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Little Lark at Guild Row\, 3132 N. Rockwell St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260910T185510Z
CREATED:20260910T164453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T185510Z
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SUMMARY:Sapphic Crochet + Mutual Aid
DESCRIPTION:This is a crochet class for the sapphic community! Please feel free to show up with any level of experience\, even complete beginners are welcome. We will have teachers to help you learn the basics\, as well as all the materials you need to get started! This space is meant for people to make friends and create art\, so please feel free to join even if you already know how to crochet. You can bring your current project and make friends! \nTickets are $10. All profits from the tickets are going to be donated to support local Chicago communities. For this event\, we will be donating all profits to Albany Park Community United. They are a grassroots group of Chicagoans who are supporting our neighbors by building a neighborhood safety net around Albany Park schools. Through visibility\, rapid support\, and community care\, they are protecting kids and strengthening our community. Donations help fund their weekly grocery drop\, which supports over 80 families. \nCommunity tickets are available\, please just note it when you fill out the Google form.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sapphic-crochet-mutual-aid/
LOCATION:Garden Of\, 4619 N. Ravenswood Ave. #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,networking-mixer,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T000000
DTSTAMP:20260910T040746Z
CREATED:20260723T151933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T040746Z
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SUMMARY:Out in the Park at Six Flags
DESCRIPTION:ENJOY SHORT LINES FOR ATTRACTIONS! While the park averages daily numbers of 15\,000-20\,000 visitors\, this event is LIMITED TO 6\,000 MAXIMUM TICKETS!! = SHORTER LINES and MORE RIDING!!! \nALL AGES EVENT! \nAlcohol is available for purchase for those 21+ \nTHIS YEAR WE ARE WORKING WITH PRIDEChicago! \n(The organizers of the Chicago Gay Pride Parade) and we embrace their theme – \nFree to Be Seen!\nFree to Be Loved!\nFree to Be Safe!\nFree to Be Proud!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-in-the-park-at-six-flags/
LOCATION:Six Flags Great America\, 1 Great America Parkway\, Gurnee\, IL\, 60031\, United States
CATEGORIES:outdoor,sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T033157Z
CREATED:20260813T182428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T033157Z
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour
DESCRIPTION:Rockford\, IL – Emmy-winning television personality\, podcast host\, and stand-up comedian Jonathan Van Ness will bring their bold humor\, infectious positivity\, and one-of-a-kind stage presence to Hard Rock Live Rockford on Saturday\, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m.Hard Rock Casino Rockford is located immediately off the I-90 State Street exit at 7801 E. State St. \nBest known as the grooming expert on Netflix’s Queer Eye\, Jonathan Van Ness has become a global pop-culture icon celebrated for their authenticity\, wit\, and empowering message. Their live show blends comedy\, storytelling\, and candid conversations about life\, love\, and self-acceptance\, delivering an unforgettable evening filled with laughter and heart.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jonathan-van-ness-hot-healed-comedy-tour/
LOCATION:Hard Rock Live Rockford\, 7801 E. State St.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T000000
DTSTAMP:20260910T043746Z
CREATED:20260903T044952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T043746Z
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SUMMARY:Valuable Nonsense Podcast Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12\, 2026 | 6 p.m.–Midnight | Chicago\, IL | FREE \nChicago’s newest Latine/x queer-hosted podcast\, Valuable Nonsense\, is officially launching – and you’re invited to celebrate with us!\nHosted by Alicia Figueroa and Doris Luna\, Valuable Nonsense brings culture\, humor\, identity\, and unfiltered conversations to the forefront\, creating space for the stories and experiences that connect us across the Latine/x and queer communities. \n“We wanted the launch to feel like us\,” says Alicia\, founder of Valuable Nonsense Podcast. “Not just a party\, but a free community celebration of everything that has shaped us – the intersection of being women\, queer\, Latine/x\, mothers\, professionals\, and so much more. Valuable Nonsense was created from the understanding that we don’t live or experience the world through just one identity. This is about honoring those layers\, celebrating the communities that came before us\, and creating space for the stories\, conversations\, and connections that move us forward.” \nJoin us for a free community celebration featuring Latine/x and/or queer-owned businesses\, DJs\, food vendors\, bar\, entertainment\, and more. \nDJs: DJ Gloria\, DJ Lori Branch & DJ Sandra Suave\nVendors: Cookies & Conversations\, Luna Empanada\, Que Leche\, Sweet Things\, Recetas de Mi Caldero\, Jocelyn Lovely Tarot & GoGirl Saugatuck\nPhotography: Maria Calderon Photography\nEntertainment: Serena Fiierce\nEmcee: Erika w/a K\nSilent Auction\, and more! \nThis is more than a podcast launch – it’s a celebration of community\, identity\, connection\, and the people who helped pave the way.\nWe hope to see you there. Sigue Pa’Lante! \nAlicia Figueroa & Dee Luna\nCo-Hosts aka The VNP Crew\nvaluablenonsensepodcast@gmail.com\n@valuablenonsensepodcast
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/valuable-nonsense-podcast-launch-party/
LOCATION:Chicago Theater Works\, 1113 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,literary-poetry-podcast,market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260903T053057Z
CREATED:20260903T053057Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Recovery for a Better Quality of Life
DESCRIPTION:Including recovery diversity\, mental health\, brain health\, energy healing\, life skills\, financial therapy\, speakers\, panelists\, food\, fun. \nTHE BIG IDEA:\n— Willpower alone won’t save us. Healthy connection will.\n— Come experience what it feels like to enjoy being yourself again.\n— Emptiness and loneliness don’t stand a chance in this room.\n— A new freedom. A new happiness. Come see what that looks like on a Saturday.\n— No shame. No judging. No “shoulda\, coulda\, woulda” Just one day at a time recovery.\n— Come skeptical. Come tired. Come anyway. You will be glad you did. \nA Social Thriving Ground for Recovery\, Connection & Whole-Person Healing \nTHIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER RECOVERY MEETING. It is a social thriving ground—a welcoming place where people in recovery can meet real people\, discover new possibilities\, reconnect with themselves and find practical resources that fit their lives.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sustainable-recovery-for-a-better-quality-of-life/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260910T185410Z
CREATED:20260610T221245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T185410Z
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SUMMARY:Printers Row Lit Fest
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 41st year\, the Printers Row Lit Fest is one of the nation’s largest and longest-running literary festivals. The Printers Row Lit Fest\, on Saturday\, September 12\, and Sunday\, September 13\, from 10am to 6pm\, at South Dearbon\, between Ida B. Wells and Polk Street features hundreds of best-selling and award winning writers from Chicago and across the U.S.\, booksellers\, storytellers\, and cultural programs. For readers of all ages. Admission is free. For updated information visit www.PrintersRowLitFest.org. For tickets and info about the 2026 Harold Washington Literary Award dinner honoring singer\, author\, and cultural icon Patti Smith on Thursday\, September 10\, at the Union League Club of Chicago\, visit www.thenspb.org/our-events/harold-washington-literary-award-dinner/.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/printers-row-lit-fest-2/
LOCATION:637 South Dearborn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry-podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260910T182044Z
CREATED:20260910T182044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T182044Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Capital Doesn't Pay the Rent: A Queer Memoir by Jessica Lawless
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an event with Jessica Lawless in conversation with Shira Hassan to celebrate the release of Cultural Capital Doesn’t Pay the Rent: A Queer Memoir. \nThis is a mask-required event. \nCultural Capital Doesn’t Pay the Rent is a story about loss\, economic survival\, and three decades of organizing against the interlocking hellscapes of neoliberalism. Jessica Lawless’s memoir is a queer\, anarcho-punk history of community care and healing justice. \nAn original member of Home Alive\, the Seattle-based\, feminist self-defense collective founded as a response to the unsolved rape and murder of a beloved friend\, Lawless takes the reader into subcultural spaces of the 1980s and ’90s where anticapitalist concepts of race\, gender\, and sexuality were developing against the backdrop of the Christian right’s early culture wars. \nDigging into their personal archive of pre-internet flyers\, meeting notes\, zines\, photos\, newsletters\, exhibition announcements\, journals\, and funeral programs\, Lawless explores the somatic impacts of remembering and forgetting. Her attempts to leave violence in the past lead her to the institutional violence of academia\, the absurdity of the Los Angeles art world\, the crushing poverty of cyclical subemployment as an adjunct professor\, and the heartbreak of working in the labor movement. \nReflecting on the past while entering menopause\, Lawless crafts a narrative that twists and turns along a winding path\, continually rejecting normative conclusions. Cultural Capital Doesn’t Pay the Rent is a moving account of abolitionist feminist resistance that will inspire anyone who’s experienced the hopes and hypocrisies of leftist activism.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cultural-capital-doesnt-pay-the-rent-a-queer-memoir-by-jessica-lawless/
LOCATION:Women & Children First\, 5233 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T223000
DTSTAMP:20260910T043650Z
CREATED:20260723T183441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T043650Z
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SUMMARY:Out Bowling League Fall Season
DESCRIPTION:A social bowling league for the LGBTQ+ community and others. We are located in Addison\, IL. The league bowls on Thursday nights at 7:30pm. Our fall season starts on Sept. 10th. Registration starts around Aug. 10th. To register go to Outbowling.com. We have low average\, good average\, and some great average. I am not interested in your average. I would like you to meet people and socialize. Come check us out. I would love to meet you.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-bowling-league-fall-season/
LOCATION:Stardust Bowling Alley\, 37 E Lorraine\, Addison\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260903T032721Z
CREATED:20260827T183115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T032721Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry & Archival Discovery: Elizabeth Hoover and Noa Micaela Fields
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Gerber/Hart on Thursday\, September 10th\, for an author talk with Elizabeth Hoover and Noa Micaela Fields discussing poetry and archival discovery. Elizabeth will be reading from the archive is all in present tense\, her book-length love poem to queer archiving practices\, and her new project based on archival research about the pioneering queer photographer and Nazi resister Claude Cahun. Noa will be reading from her 2026 book E\, mischievous mishearings and homophonic translations that remix a classic of 20th Century American poetry. Copies of both books will be available for sale from Women & Children First Books.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/poetry-archival-discovery-elizabeth-hoover-and-noa-micaela-fields/
LOCATION:Gerber/Hart\, 6500 North Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry-podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T032314Z
CREATED:20260903T032314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T032314Z
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SUMMARY:Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night of FREE Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern\nMake your plans to come in on Wed. Sept. 9th from 7-9PM\nEnjoy your drinks and food while learning some fun and easy line dance lessons with the Second City Outlaws\nNO COVER!!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/country-dancing-at-whiskey-girl-tavern-5/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260907T203000
DTSTAMP:20260903T162821Z
CREATED:20260903T162821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T162821Z
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SUMMARY:You Are Here Presents: Doomscrolling
DESCRIPTION:Think Sesame Street\, but queerer and for adults. You Are Here is a vibey\, nostalgic\, multidimensional show. Don’t miss their debut! \nYou Are Here is a vibey\, nostalgic\, multidimensional show featuring colorful characters facing everyday challenges the best way they know how: with friends! Dorothy has collaborated with YAH to bring monthly performances to the space – don’t miss their debut show on September 10th: DOOMSCROLLING. \nPerformance synopsis: Faz can’t stop doomscrolling! No matter what she’s doing\, she always ends up looking at her phone. It’s taking over her life! Join Jessee\, Our Lady of Dough\, and Dorinda (Who Owns the House Next Door and the One Next To It) as they try to help Faz tear herself from the grips of the algorithm. \nFeaturing special guests: Chad the Bird and HAKI. \nHosted by You Are Here Cast Member: Todd the Gig Worker. \nDoors at 6pm and the performance kicks off at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile 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 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 (9/9\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/you-are-here-presents-doomscrolling/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T011222Z
CREATED:20260430T011222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T011222Z
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SUMMARY:Bambi Banks Presents: Clue University: A Drag Parody
DESCRIPTION:Bambi Banks returns to the LookOut Series with Clue University\, a slasher parody play that combines all the fun and whimsy of the game of Clue with the complicated world of a collegiate rush week. In this thrilling murder mystery\, six Sorority Sisters must unmask a killer living amongst them\, testing their bonds of sisterhood and bringing to light the question: is blood thicker than power? \nClue University takes place in a College Sorority house. Three new pledges enter rush week excited to start their new Greek life at Sigma Epsilon Chi. This comedic play is about the deep complexities of growing up as a young woman while a killer is on the loose. \nTHE TEAM \nDirector – Bambi Banks\nAssistant Director – Lezbian Minnelli\nStage Manager – Abhijeet\nWriter – Neutral Gena\nSet Designer – JforPay \nTHE CAST \nIvory – Bosstyn\nAmber – Annie Andrews\nAmethyst – Sundae\nCherry – Starr Banks\nJade – Lady Piphany\nCyan – Apsara Chan\nTiger – Diego\nRose – Tiny Miracle\nProfessor – Stephanie\nElectrician – Lezbian Minnelli \nSwing for Pledges – Ash Wednesday\nSwing for Twins – Miley Swallow
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bambi-banks-presents-clue-university-a-drag-parody/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T233000
DTSTAMP:20260903T173548Z
CREATED:20260903T162820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T173548Z
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SUMMARY:Emo Night: All Hayley Williams
DESCRIPTION:Emo Night is back this September! Come warm up for Hayley’s return to Chicago and raise money for good! \nLed by Dorothy’s Creative Director Whitney LaMora\, we’ll be playing songs between 9PM & Midnight featuring Hayley Williams. From her brand new album\, solo endeavors\, guest features and of course tons and tons of Paramore – this is your night to sing along! \nDoors open at 6pm. Starting at 8:30pm we’ll charge a $10 cover at the door. \nA portion of our door cover proceeds go back to We Rock Chicago! We Rock! Chicago empowers girls\, trans\, and gender expansive youth through music. By building community rooted in social justice\, they develop leadership\, foster confidence\, and encourage collaborative creative expression. \nRSVPs do not guarentee entry but serve as calendar reminders for our guests and anticipated volume of attendees for our staff. RSVPs are not required for entry. \nDorothy continues on until last call at 2am. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile 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/emo-night-all-hayley-williams/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T213000
DTSTAMP:20260827T173428Z
CREATED:20260820T150335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T173428Z
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SUMMARY:We Are Collective: Arts of Lore
DESCRIPTION:Arts of Lore is a community arts festival that will be celebrating the lore of 8 individual artists. These artists are presenting works that relate to their personal lore\, their community stories\, and ancestral histories. Arts of Lore is meant to uplift queer folks & those around them by showcasing\, tending to\, and celebrating our varied experiences. Become part of our lore by attending Arts of Lore! \nIn addition to the performance\, we transform spaces to make an immersive experience as well as host the Queer Art Market which platforms queer artists from within We Are Collective & our community to promote the other art forms that they produce. We also offer community resource tabling at our events as well to provide a net of queer-safe spaces or organizations for the Chicago community with organizations like Brave Space Alliance\, Center on Halstead\, & Chicago Books to Women in Prison. \nDoors open : 7:00p\nCome to enjoy the Queer Art Market before the show begins. \nShow start : 7:30p\nThere will be no late seating. If you arrive late\, please wait until intermission to enter the auditorium. If the doors are closed\, do not enter! \nApproximate show run time : 90 minutes (including 15 minute intermission)\nArts of Lore | Lead Artists\nCaity Gee | she/her \nDawn Heilung | they/them \nDev Saxman | they/them \nHannah Huang | they/she \nLani Anderson | she/her \nMichelle Stolberg | she/they \nNami Flare | she/her \nPerla Sanchez | she/her \nAccommodations & Limitations:\nChicago Danztheatre Ensemble has two flights of stairs to access the auditorium space. If you are not able to attend the show due to accessibility\, we are deeply sorry! Please reach out to admin@wearecollective.online to receive a discounted virtual ticket. \nContent Warning: Simulated fire\, divinity\, religion\, flashing lights\, death\, grief\, depression\, alcoholism\, semi nudity. \nThis show is 18+ only. \nMasks are encouraged but not mandatory.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/we-are-collective-arts-of-lore-3/
LOCATION:Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble\, 1650 W. Foster Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries,market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T213000
DTSTAMP:20260820T145838Z
CREATED:20260820T145838Z
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SUMMARY:We Are Collective: Arts of Lore
DESCRIPTION:Arts of Lore is a community arts festival that will be celebrating the lore of 8 individual artists. These artists are presenting works that relate to their personal lore\, their community stories\, and ancestral histories. Arts of Lore is meant to uplift queer folks & those around them by showcasing\, tending to\, and celebrating our varied experiences. Become part of our lore by attending Arts of Lore! \nIn addition to the performance\, we transform spaces to make an immersive experience as well as host the Queer Art Market which platforms queer artists from within We Are Collective & our community to promote the other art forms that they produce. We also offer community resource tabling at our events as well to provide a net of queer-safe spaces or organizations for the Chicago community with organizations like Brave Space Alliance\, Center on Halstead\, & Chicago Books to Women in Prison. \nDoors open : 7:00p\nCome to enjoy the Queer Art Market before the show begins. \nShow start : 7:30p\nThere will be no late seating. If you arrive late\, please wait until intermission to enter the auditorium. If the doors are closed\, do not enter! \nApproximate show run time : 90 minutes (including 15 minute intermission)\nArts of Lore | Lead Artists\nCaity Gee | she/her \nDawn Heilung | they/them \nDev Saxman | they/them \nHannah Huang | they/she \nLani Anderson | she/her \nMichelle Stolberg | she/they \nNami Flare | she/her \nPerla Sanchez | she/her \nAccommodations & Limitations:\nChicago Danztheatre Ensemble has two flights of stairs to access the auditorium space. If you are not able to attend the show due to accessibility\, we are deeply sorry! Please reach out to admin@wearecollective.online to receive a discounted virtual ticket. \nContent Warning: Simulated fire\, divinity\, religion\, flashing lights\, death\, grief\, depression\, alcoholism\, semi nudity. \nThis show is 18+ only. \nMasks are encouraged but not mandatory.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/we-are-collective-arts-of-lore-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble\, 1650 W. Foster Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:market,theater-performance
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