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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\, 6323 S Cottage Grove Ave\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
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SUMMARY:THE SWALLOW
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts presents THE SWALLOW\, an intimate and deeply moving two-character drama by internationally produced Catalan playwright Guillem Clua\, author of SMILEY\, which Open Space Arts presented in a successful extended run in June and July 2026. \nFeaturing Michelle McKenzie-Voigt and Jim Nally\, THE SWALLOW is set during a private singing lesson between a choral director and a new student. As they work together on a song\, what initially seems like a simple musical exchange becomes something more personal\, more complicated\, and more revealing. \nWith humor\, tension\, and emotional precision\, the play explores grief\, memory\, family\, faith\, identity\, and the stories people tell in order to survive. Music becomes both a refuge and a doorway\, allowing two strangers to move toward truths that have been difficult to face. \nTHE SWALLOW is a powerful theatrical encounter about loss\, compassion\, and the possibility of connection when people are willing to listen. \nPerformance Schedule \nTHE SWALLOW runs September 11–27\, 2026\, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM. \nA possible extension would run October 2–18\, 2026\, with the same performance schedule: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-swallow/2026-09-11/
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T203000
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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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SUMMARY:Adolescent Salvation
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of one night\, through a haze of tequila\, texting\, and Taylor Swift\, three teenagers banter\, bicker\, and push each other to the edge of danger — with consequences that could prove lethal. A play that lingers long after the curtain\, Adolescent Salvation dares to portray adolescence in all its abundance of contradictions: sloppy\, raw\, and deeply human. Starts August 14\, only at Theater Wit.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/adolescent-salvation-2/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market
DESCRIPTION:Hang out at an indie book shop and meet other LGBTQ+ nerds \nLooking for a place to connect with other LGBTQ+ nerds? Join us for a relaxed monthly hangout where you can share your interests and get to know new people in a welcoming space. This is a place to talk about comics\, games\, sci-fi\, fantasy\, anime\, and more. \n2nd Friday of every month from 6–8 pm
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-nerd-meetup-at-goblin-market-4/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities\, 2868 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:market
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T200000
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SUMMARY:🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of art.” \nThis workshop is all about meditative mark making — creating freely\, trusting your process\, and discovering that some of your best art comes from happy mistakes. Over two sessions\, you’ll explore unexpected materials and techniques that lead to a final self-portrait piece. \n📅 Wednesday\, July 15 | 6–8pm\n📅 Thursday\, July 16 | 6–8pm\n💰 $110 for both sessions \nWhat to bring:\n• 1 sketchpad of mixed media paper\n• Drawing media (pencil\, pen\, pastel\, charcoal\, etc.)\n• 10 items from home for mark making (think Q-tips\, a comb\, bubble wrap\, corks\, leaves — get creative!) \n⚠️ Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the workshop. If enrollment minimums aren’t met\, you’ll be notified 3 days in advance with a full refund.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/%f0%9f%8e%a8-marks-of-art-a-two-session-workshop-with-sholo-beverly-2/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T170000
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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-13-2/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Oil Lamp Theater\, 1723 Glenview Road\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T170000
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SUMMARY:Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch\,” September 10 - October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
DESCRIPTION:Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and kicks off the Halloween season with Witch\, September 10 – October 10\, written by Jen Silverman\, directed by Idle Muse Ensemble Member Libby Beyreis\, at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater\, 1133 W Catalpa Ave. \nA charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target\, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town\, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her – and then returns again – unexpected passions flare\, alliances are formed and the village is forever changed. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama\, this sharp\, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by. \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.\, with an added Wednesday performance on October 7 at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are now on sale for $20 and $30\, with $50 “pay it forward” tickets that assist in subsidizing tickets for those who may not be able to access the production otherwise. Student\, senior and group discounts are also available at IdleMuse.org or at the Idle Muse Theatre Company Box Office\, 773.340.9438.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/idle-muse-theatre-company-presents-witch-september-10-october-10-at-the-edge-off-broadway-theater-2/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T223000
DTSTAMP: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:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T210000
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SUMMARY:Pitch Your Peeps
DESCRIPTION:Take the stage to pitch your (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.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pitch-your-peeps-9/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 West Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP: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
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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:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T153049Z
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SUMMARY:Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night of FREE Country Dancing Lessons at Whiskey Girl Tavern! \nEnjoy your drinks and food while learning some fun and easy line dance lessons and some two-stepping with the Second City Outlaws! \nNO COVER!!!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/country-dancing-at-whiskey-girl-tavern-3/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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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
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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:20260905T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T010000
DTSTAMP:20260903T174535Z
CREATED:20260903T174523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T174535Z
UID:10004922-1788638400-1788656400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:FOR THE GIRLS
DESCRIPTION:For the Girls: A new sapphic Saturday night at Level with curated sounds\, cocktails\, sexy energy\, and a space made for us. \nFOR THE GIRLS 💋\nSaturday nights just got a new energy. \nFor the Girls is a new sapphic nightlife experience at Level Sporting Club—created for the girls\, the gays\, and the people who love them. \nExpect curated sounds\, cocktails\, dancing\, and a room full of good energy every Saturday night. Come with your crew\, meet someone new\, flirt a little\, dance a lot\, and make Saturday yours. \nNo themes. No gimmicks. Just a sexy Saturday night made for us. \nEVERY SATURDAY\n8PM–1AM\n📍 Level Sporting Club\n3343 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\nOne block west of Boystown \nCurated Sounds. Sexy Energy. This One’s For Us.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/for-the-girls-2/
LOCATION:Level Sporting Club\, 3343 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T213000
DTSTAMP:20260827T173428Z
CREATED:20260820T150335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T173428Z
UID:10004594-1788636600-1788643800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
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
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T152350Z
CREATED:20260903T152350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T152350Z
UID:10004921-1788634800-1788642000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Starlight Sapphic Presents: BIPOC Speed Dating @ Open Outcry
DESCRIPTION:Quick chats\, big connections! Find your perfect match at Chicago’s BIPOC sapphic speed dating event. \nStarlight Sapphic Presents: BIPOC Speed Dating @ Open Outcry Brewing Company \n🌈 Calling all sapphic women of color in Chicago! Are you ready for a night of connection\, fun\, and maybe even finding your perfect match? Join us for a unique event designed exclusively for BIPOC lesbians\, bisexuals\, and wlw ages 21-35. \n💘 How It Works: \nOn the night of the event\, head to Open Outcry Brewing Company to mingle\, sip on drinks\, and meet other amazing women in a casual\, friendly setting.\nYou will be provided a list of the names of the people you’ll meet so you can take notes and identify those you would like to see again.\nThere will be multiple rounds\, 5 minutes each. The host will ask an open ended question at the top of each round as a conversation starter.\nThere will be 1 break and time at the end to chat freely to anyone who catches your eye.\nYou will receive an email informing you of your matches within 24-48 hours after the event.\n🍸 What to Expect: \nA welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at Open Outcry Brewing Company.\nFun\, lighthearted 5 minute dates.\nOpportunities to meet and connect with other sapphic women in Chicago.\n📅 Event Details: \nDate: Sept 5th\, 2026\nTime: 7pm – 9pm\nLocation: 10934 S. Western Avenue Chicago\, IL 60643\nAge Requirement: 21+\n🎟️ RSVP Now! Spots are limited\, so don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to meet your match. \n💌 Questions? Contact us on Instagram @starlightsapphic.chi
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/starlight-sapphic-presents-bipoc-speed-dating-open-outcry/
LOCATION:Open Outcry Brewing Company\, 10934 S. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643\, United States
CATEGORIES:dating,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T031326Z
CREATED:20260820T142750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T031326Z
UID:10004581-1788631200-1788642000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:ManBits Art Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of ManBits\, an ongoing fine art photography series by RS Jenkins celebrating the sensual lines of the male physique.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/manbits-art-opening-reception/
LOCATION:transistor Chicago\, 1058 W Bryn Mawr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T032401Z
CREATED:20260827T183608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T032401Z
UID:10004828-1788613200-1788627600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Dog Day Saturday Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Get Sidetrack’d the 1st Saturday of each month for our playdate with your pup from 1-5pm. \nSuper Dog-Friendly Tito’s Handmade Vodka will have fun doggy swag on hand to pass out to our canine customers. Bonus for the pups\, weather permitting they love being outside on our multi-level Rooftop Deck! \nBring your pooch and come grab a drink and treats. No cover. No dog required. People must be 21 with ID.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dog-day-saturday-afternoon/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:pets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T031240Z
CREATED:20260903T031240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T031240Z
UID:10004895-1788548400-1788559200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Hot Fix Sideshow
DESCRIPTION:All the way from NYC\, for one night only\, Hot Fix Sideshow is barreling their way to Chicago for a spectacle of old school circus shenanigans! Brace yourself for sinister silliness & dionysian delights full of sword swallowing\, glass walking\, burlesque\, opera singing and more! Featuring performers seen in the Coney Island Sideshow\, Phantom of the Opera: Masquerade and Bonnaroo Music Festival. \nPerformances by \nCyclone Jack Sullivan\nKita St. Cyr\nMaggie McMuffin\nQueensiñera\nand special guest star Sio Bast
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/hot-fix-sideshow/
LOCATION:Epiphany Center for the Performing Arts\, 201 S. Ashland Avenue\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T171542Z
CREATED:20260903T152808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T171542Z
UID:10004920-1788544800-1788555600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Haus of Blaque QTBIPOC Munch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual\, welcoming space designed for Queer & Trans Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color to connect\, share\, and build community around kink.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/haus-of-blaque-qtbipoc-munch/
LOCATION:Haus of Omi\, 2018 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,networking-mixer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T175346Z
CREATED:20260827T164706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T175346Z
UID:10004601-1788460200-1788472800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:A Twink and a Redhead: A Musical Comedy
DESCRIPTION:A TWINK AND A REDHEAD: A MUSICAL COMEDY\nFrom viral sensations to pop culture icons\, Grant & Ash bring their chaotic friendship to the stage in A Twink and a Redhead: A Musical Comedy\, an original musical chronicling the 15-year journey of the world’s most iconic duo. Through a mix of original songs\, comedy\, dance numbers\, and heartfelt storytelling\, audiences will relive the moments that defined their rise. From meeting at the Sixth Grade Carnival to afternoons spent at Panera\, each moment leads up to their transformation into global pop stars. Featuring their full discography (plus a few surprises) A Twink and a Redhead: A Musical Comedy delivers an evening of laughter\, nostalgia\, choreography\, and just the right amount of sexual tension.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/a-twink-and-a-redhead-a-musical-comedy/
LOCATION:Bottom Lounge\, 1375 W. Lake St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260903T052603Z
CREATED:20260903T052603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T052603Z
UID:10004638-1788460200-1788465600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:‘Reading Came First’ Book Club: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
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 #19 Details: \nOur next meeting will take place on Thursday\, September 3rd\, 2026 at 6:30PM\, with a special discussion around our selected text and curated cocktails. \nWe will also be hosting “BOOKED”\, an after-party event following our discussion to celebrate the 2-year anniversary of the book club featuring sounds by DJ St. Sinclair. \nBook #11: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros \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-the-house-on-mango-street-by-sandra-cisneros/
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:20260902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T183218Z
CREATED:20260827T183218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T183218Z
UID:10004889-1788375600-1788386400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The L Word Sapphic Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Garden of Collective hosts a Chicago sapphic watch party series at Whiskey Girl Tavern. Catch screenings of The L Word with the community every first and third Wednesday of the month.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-l-word-sapphic-watch-party/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:watch-party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T184239Z
CREATED:20260820T143244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T184239Z
UID:10004467-1788372000-1788379200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Love\, Your Trans Big Sister – A Reading\, Conversation & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Center on Halsted Youth & Family Services is proud to partner with Chicago author and community leader Zia Varajon for a special evening celebrating her new book\, Love\, Your Trans Big Sister: Advice on the Transfeminine Journey. Designed with transgender\, nonbinary\, and LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in mind\, this event will create an affirming space for storytelling\, connection\, education\, and celebration. \nThe evening will introduce attendees to Zia Varajon’s work while raising funds to support both the author and Center on Halsted’s Youth & Family Services through ticket sales. By combining community building with meaningful conversation\, the event will foster intergenerational connection and provide transgender youth with the opportunity to engage directly with an accomplished trans adult whose experiences and guidance reflect many of their own journeys. \nAdding to the excitement of the evening\, Monica Beverly Hillz will serve as the moderator for the discussion and audience Q&A\, while Sasha Love will deliver a special live drag performance\, creating a celebratory atmosphere that highlights the diversity\, creativity\, and resilience of Chicago’s transgender community. \nFee\nBig Sister VIP Ticket – $45.00\nBook Ticket – $30.00\nCommunity Ticket – Free
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/love-your-trans-big-sister-a-reading-conversation-celebration/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 6323 S Cottage Grove Ave\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T020000
DTSTAMP:20260827T190749Z
CREATED:20260827T170038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T190749Z
UID:10004760-1788296400-1788314400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Trivia Tuesday: Dolly Parton Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us next Tuesday\, September 1\, for a night of Dolly! Dolly Parton videos start at 8pm and then remember all your favorite things about one of our favorite legends with Dolly Trivia starts at 9pm after OUTspoken is finished. Grand prize: Men’s Room & SWAY gift cards.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trivia-tuesday-dolly-parton-edition/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:games-trivia
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