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SUMMARY:Defending & Supporting Our LGBTQI+ Immigrant Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:As ICE continues to threaten immigrant communities in Chicago from heightened enforcement in our airports and lingering impacts of Midway Blitz\, our immigrant neighbors continue to face fear\, instability and disruption to daily life. For our LGBTQI+ immigrant neighbors\, these moments are more dangerous. \nPlease join us for a 60-minute panel followed by Q&A with leaders from: \nMigrant Support Collective\nRainbow Railroad\nNational Immigrant Justice Center – LGBTQ Project\nPuerto Rican Cultural Center
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/defending-supporting-our-lgbtqi-immigrant-neighbors/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education-history,panel-conversation
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SUMMARY:Center On Halsted Art Gallery Opening - APRIL 10
DESCRIPTION:Located on the 2nd and 3rd floor at the Center on Halsted – come experience the best in Queer art. Free to enjoy. Donations accepted at the Volunteer desk. \nJoin us for the opening reception featuring art by Ms. Alexander Martin (she/her/hers) on our second floor and Noah Thomas (he/him) on our third floor. \nARTIST: Ms. Alexander Martin (she/her/hers) – My practice takes the largely oral and embodied tradition of my communities (Black\, Trans\, Queer\, Appalachian) and brings them into public\, academic\, and art spaces via mixed media work\, performance\, dance\, and education\, in an effort to shift the dominant canon. Through painting\, sculpture\, illustration\, performance\, and ritual\, my current work is documentation\, religious artifact\, lore\, and history\, of an imagined world that is Black\, Trans\, and Queer at its core. A world of Divine beings\, spirits\, practitioners\, demons\, all participating in an endless dance and cycle of self discovery\, growth\, empowerment\, and rebirth. With its own language (Qyrd) and pantheon of divine houses\, this work elevates cultural and historical elements of my communities to a space of celebration. It represents the endless cycle of growth\, healing\, re-birth\, survival\, and empowerment that is at the core of the queer experience. Ancestry\, legacy\, hardship\, what is passed down or carried on\, the cultural elements that survive or are invented\, are all reimagined through a lens of mythos.. \nARTIST: Noah Thomas (he/him) – Rooted in a rapidly changing world\, my works hold tightly to the feelings of growth and how we are shaped by our experiences. Within my series\, Wandering Through\, abstract forms shift in and out of uncanny and familiar shapes while navigating atmospheric and colorful dreamlike landscapes. My working method involves using sponges\, layering and glazing to capture textures that make a space feel real. Finding a delicate balance between the bold linework\, surreal color palettes\, and negative space is central to my works. I strive to create a harmonious relationship between the movement of the linework and shapes while preserving the contrast as the subjects dance throughout the negative space in the surreal environment. Visually inspired by my persistent desire to be outside\, memories\, and the beauty we find along the way\, the series reflects how we adapt to our surroundings and learn from the encounters that inevitably shape our lives and the organisms around us. My love for creating a world that can feel just as expressive as the subjects within the space has been a consistent unifying theme throughout my works. I aim to capture not only what a space looks like\, but how it feels to inhabit it. As the world continues to change\, my series invites us to slow down\, reflect\, and enjoy the moment you’re in while wandering through the experiences life has to offer.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/center-on-halsted-art-gallery-opening-april-10/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T183000
DTSTAMP:20260326T030253Z
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SUMMARY:Congressman Quigley's Annual LGBTQIA+ Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join Congressman Quigley for a town hall focused on the current state of LGBTQIA+ rights. \nPlease join Congressman Mike Quigley for a town hall focused on the Trump administration’s attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community. \nDoors open at 5:00 pm on Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026\, at Center on Halsted\, 3656 N Halsted. The program will run from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. This event is free\, but pre-registration is required. As in years past\, please submit questions when registering. \nSpace is limited\, and registrations will be capped to comply with fire marshal requirements. Please register as soon as possible. We hope to see you there! \nA sign language interpreter will be available. \nThis event will be recorded.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/congressman-quigleys-annual-lgbtqia-town-hall/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education-history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260319T020237Z
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SUMMARY:Q Salon: Common Threads & What We Want
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce our March Q Salon will be Tuesday\, March 24! This month we will be picking up where we left off with a discussion around the common threads that bring us together under the Democratic coalition and what exactly it is that we want out of our politics. \nWhy are we talking about this? It’s simple. If we can’t articulate what we want\, we can’t work to make it happen. And\, if anyone should decide what the Democratic party and progressive politics should stand for\, it should be us\, the people\, not anyone else. \nFor this month’s salon\, we’ll gather at the Center On Halsted (3656 N. Halsted). Doors will open at 6pm and we’ll get started at 6:30pm. \nBring your friends and see you there!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/q-salon-common-threads-what-we-want/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education-history,workshop-crafts
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SUMMARY:Womxn's History Month Celebration Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Center on Halsted invites you to our Womxn’s History Month Brunch! Join us in celebrating the power of community and the legacy and impact of queer womxn of Chicago.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/womxns-history-month-celebration-brunch/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:brunch,networking-mixer
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SUMMARY:Queer Connections Presents: Black Queer Histories  “A Conversation with Author Darius Bost”
DESCRIPTION:Queer Connections: Men of Color + Allies would like to host an intimate book launch and author conversation celebrating the work of Darius Bost\, award-winning scholar and co-author of a groundbreaking new book that centers Black queer voices across U.S. history.\nThe evening would feature a moderated panel-style interview with Darius Bost\, highlighting key themes from the book and exploring the intersection of Black history\, queerness\, gender expression\, and liberation movements. This conversation would be followed by a brief audience Q&A and an opportunity to connect over drinks. \nEvent Host: Mycall Akeem Riley\nAbout the Book\nThis landmark work is the first Black history text to center queer voices\, tracing the lives and contributions of LGBTQ+ Black Americans from slavery to the present day. Co-authored by Professors C. Riley Snorton and Darius Bost as part of Beacon Press’ award-winning ReVisioning History series\, the book examines how gender and sexual expression have always been integral to Black freedom struggles.\nThrough powerful storytelling and historical analysis\, the book uplifts figures such as Josephine Baker\, Bayard Rustin\, Private Cathay Williams\, and Amanda Milan\, while also addressing the marginalization\, criminalization\, and resistance of Black queer and trans communities. It ultimately reframes Black and LGBTQ+ history as deeply interconnected. \nAudience & Format\nOpen to everyone of all ages
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-connections-presents-black-queer-histories-a-conversation-with-author-darius-bost/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry-podcast,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260209T144735Z
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SUMMARY:Playback In Love: Based On Your True Love Stories
DESCRIPTION:Love is in the air and the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble is here to celebrate and share your own unique stories about love in all its many forms through the art of Playback Theatre- an interactive form of improvisational theatre centered around stories from the audience. From tales of lifelong friendships and marriages spanning decades\, to awkward first dates and the beginning sparks of romance\, we invite you to share all your stories of love and watch as they are brought to life right in front of your eyes through improv and music. Bring that new crush from Bumble\, your bestie you haven’t seen in ages\, or come solo to find community and connection through the stories that are shared. \nPresented by Center on Halsted.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/playback-in-love-based-on-your-true-love-stories/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T022436Z
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SUMMARY:Diva Down! Super Bowl Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Center on Halsted and Brave Space Alliance for a Super Bowl Watch Party! \nThis ticketed watch party benefits both Center on Halsted & Brave Space Alliance\, two Chicago-based LGBTQ+ organizations dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ wellbeing\, creating spaces where everyone belongs\, and advancing affirming\, community-centered care. \nEnjoy the excitement of the game\, connect with community\, and discover football in an inclusive\, affirming environment. Could this be your next game-day tradition?
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/diva-down-super-bowl-watch-party/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:sports-recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260112T052415Z
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SUMMARY:Together We Win: Fight for the T in Team
DESCRIPTION:Fight for the T in Team: Together We Win Panel & Community Dinner WHEN: Tuesday January 13\, 2026 6pm WHERE: Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL 60613 \nOn Jan. 13\, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases that will shape the future of transgender and nonbinary (TNB) youth and people in this country: West Virginia v. BPJ and Little v. Hecox. These two cases represent two teenage girls from West Virginia and Idaho\, who sued just to be allowed to continue playing sports like any other student. And we are united as a Team for them! \nThe panel\, beginning at 6:30pm\, will break down the oral arguments and the potential impacts on the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. A meal will follow\, allowing attendees to connect as a community. \nWHEN AND WHERE: ABOUT THE CASES: In these cases\, the Court will decide whether states can categorically bar transgender girls and women from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams\, a direct challenge to the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. A broad ruling could go even further\, opening the door to widespread discrimination against transgender people not only from playing sports but in every part of public life\, including a discriminatory shift in how youth participate in school activities and extracurricular programs. These cases go beyond laws and impact who we should respect as part of our communities\, what our public schools should be like and who they should serve\, and what role the government should play in our lives. \nWHY IS IT IMPORTANT: While our communities are worried about putting food on the table\, making rent\, losing healthcare\, or being disappeared by ICE\, politicians and billionaires are making our lives harder by spending millions of dollars to ignite unfounded fears about trans people in an attempt to divide us. The current administration is abusing his power to target our communities\, suppress dissent\, and create a climate of fear\, and some politicians are using these cases to legitimize discrimination and push trans and nonbinary people out of public life altogether. We refuse to let that happen. \nHOW CAN I SUPPORT?: JOIN US on Tuesday\, Jan. 13 when a national coalition of organizations led by ACLU\, Lambda Legal\, Transgender Law Center (TLC) and Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network (GSA Network)\, are coming together to say clearly: We Fight for Team Trans Youth. And we need you with us! \nLet’s cheer them up. Join our TEAM! RSVP Now! And make sure your friends sign up too! \nAnd help spread the word on social media.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/together-we-win-fight-for-the-t-in-team/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education-history,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260108T060048Z
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SUMMARY:Board Game Bash hosted by Gotham Gaming
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of intense board game battles and laughter with friends at the Board Game Bash!\nJoin us for Gotham Gaming’s Board Game Bash\, our monthly tabletop gaming experience designed to bring people together through play\, creativity\, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist\, a casual card-game fan\, or brand new to tabletop gaming\, you’re welcome here. This is a sober event experience. \nBring your favorite board game\, or jump into one from Gotham Gaming’s growing library of 75+ board and tabletop games\, ranging from quick party games to deeper strategy experiences. This is a relaxed\, friendly environment where you can meet new people and have a ton of fun! \nWhat to Expect at Board Game Bash:\nBoard & Card Games of All Kinds\nStrategy\, party games\, co-op\, classics\, and modern favorites\nCasual Tabletop Play\nDrop-in\, low-pressure gaming—no experience required\nCommunity & Connection\nMeet new friends\, find future game-night groups\, and build lasting connections\nInclusive & Welcoming Space\nLGBTQ+ affirming and ally-friendly\, focused on joy\, safety\, and belonging\nBoard Game Bash is part of Gotham Gaming’s mission to use games as a tool for connection\, creativity\, and positive social impact across Chicago. This event is free to attend\, with optional donations that help sustain our nonprofit work. \nStay Connected with Gotham Gaming:\nWebsite: https://www.gothamgaming.gg\nJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/gothamgaming\nFollow us on Instagram: @gothamgaminginc\nLinktree: https://linktr.ee/gothamgaming
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/board-game-bash-hosted-by-gotham-gaming/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:games-trivia,networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T143000
DTSTAMP:20251219T010800Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Meal and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the holidays with a holiday meal and bingo sponsored by Jewel-Osco. Free. Open to all ages. Vegetarian and vegan meals by request. \nSee schedule below: \n9:30am: Coffee\n11am: Doors open\n12pm: Meal served\n1:30pm: Bingo
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/holiday-meal-and-celebration/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20251126T185217Z
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SUMMARY:Rapornzel
DESCRIPTION:The bawdy\, silly\, and immensely entertaining adult pantos by Britain’s Tom Whalley have become a popular holiday season tradition at PrideArts\, and the company will continue this tradition with its fourth Whalley panto – RAPORNZEL. Like its PrideArts predecessors JACK OFF THE BEANSTALK\, SLEEPING WITH BEAUTY\, and THROBBIN WOOD\, RAPORNZEL will fracture a famous fairy tale with unimaginable R-rated puns\, pop songs\, and audience participation\, all adding up to an outrageously good time. RAPORNZEL will be directed by Claire Hart Proepper of Laughing Stock Theatre\, the Evanston based theatre company specializing in Commedia dell’arte. The Italian tradition of Commedia dell’arte\, which flourished in the 16th Century\, was an influence on the genre of British pantos in its use of improvision\, exaggerated characters\, slapstick comedy\, and audience participation. Proepper’s experience in performing and directing Commedia dell’arte makes her uniquely qualified to bring the anarchic humor of Whalley’s panto to life.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rapornzel/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20251204T174142Z
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SUMMARY:Center on Halsted Art Gallery Opening
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\nJoin us for a night of artwork in our second and third-floor gallery spaces. \nLearn more about the artists below: \nSecond Floor Gallery:  \nKevin Lustik\, (he/him) \nArtist Statement \nI’ve been creating fiber art for over 40 years now. But I like to break the traditional rules of stitchery. Needlework is usually neat\, tidy\, and quaint. But my pieces include torn fabric\, unfinished canvases\, and yarn extending outside the mat and frame. Also\, I like to add a dash of wit. Some of the subjects I explore with my art include politics\, nostalgia\, pop culture\, and the LGBTQ+ identity. \nThird Floor Gallery:  \nNick Mozak (he/him) \nArtist statement \nI am a Chicago-based abstract artist who brings a rich and layered approach to mixed media. Working with acrylic\, collage\, and found objects on paper and wood panel\, my paintings are deeply influenced by the textures of the urban landscape: the weathered beauty of aged buildings\, the mercurial movement of natural /artificial light and the diverse patterns found in nature. \nBefore dedicating fully to the current art practice\, I spent 40 years as a set and costume designer in both professional and academic theatre. That background continues to shape my creative process\, infusing the work with a keen sense of composition\, texture\, and storytelling. \nMy work has been exhibited across the Midwest\, Pacific Northwest\, California\, and New England\, and has been featured in contemporary art publications: Juniper Rag and Artist CloseUp.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/center-on-halsted-art-gallery-opening/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T190000
DTSTAMP:20251126T185106Z
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Daniel Sotomayor Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on World AIDS Day to tribute Daniel “Danny” Sotomayor. Beginning with a screening of the WTTW documentary The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor followed by speakers\, a tribute unveil\, and light refreshments.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/world-aids-day-daniel-sotomayor-tribute/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,film,public-memorial,support-group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T173000
DTSTAMP:20251119T232050Z
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance Panel
DESCRIPTION:This special event will feature a panel discussion on current resources and policy changes impacting the transgender community\, followed by refreshments and resource tables from local advocacy\, medical\, and mental health organizations.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/transgender-day-of-remembrance-panel/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education-history,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T210000
DTSTAMP:20251120T001751Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Transgender Day of Remembrance – Candlelight Vigil & Memorial Walk \nHosted by the Second City Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence\n\n\n\nJoin us as we honor the lives of our Trans siblings whose light was taken too soon.\nOn Transgender Day of Remembrance\, we gather not only to mourn\, but to bear witness\, to uplift community\, and to recommit ourselves to the sacred work of justice\, compassion\, and visibility.\n\n\n\n Our Tradition Continues\nFollowing the beautiful ritual established last year\, we will begin with a brief memorial service inside the Center on Halsted. We will share blessings—including the candle blessing preserved in our archives by the Candlewickes—along with words of reflection\, remembrance\, and hope.\n\n\n\nAfter the service\, we will move outside for a candlelight vigil\, walking together in a slow\, respectful loop along Halsted—southbound\, then northbound—illuminating the night with intention\, presence\, and love.\n\n\n\n Details\n Location: Center on Halsted\n Meet-up: 6:45pm–7:00pm inside the Center\n Blessings Begin: Shortly after 7:00pm\n Vigil Walk: Immediately following the memorial service\n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome—Sisters\, Guards\, community members\, loved ones\, and allies—to help us hold space\, speak names\, and shine light against violence and erasure.\n\n\n\nLet us walk together. Let us remember together. Let us keep each other safe.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-day-of-remembrance-candlelight-vigil/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:public-memorial,support-group,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20251113T193813Z
CREATED:20251106T033359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T193813Z
UID:10000970-1763301600-1763308800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Southern Comfort
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of storytelling\, snacks\, art\, and socializing with other southern queers!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/southern-comfort/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,support-group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T160000
DTSTAMP:20251106T034211Z
CREATED:20251009T171753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T034211Z
UID:10000554-1762516800-1762531200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Allies in Action
DESCRIPTION:The Allies in Action Build-A-Kit Event brings our community together to assemble 1\,500 school supply kits for marginalized students including LGBTQ+ youth\, recent immigrants\, and children with disabilities. In a time when inclusion is under attack\, this event is our stand for equity\, kindness\, and giving every child the tools they need to thrive. \nInterested in becoming a Sponsor for Allies in Action? Email Siobhan@b2sa.org for more info! \nPlease note: Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend\, your ticket price will be applied toward building additional school supply kits for students in need. \nBack 2 School America is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting educational equity by providing school supplies and resources to children and teachers across the country. Through its Build-A-Kit program\, Teacher Classroom Kits\, and innovative Mini-Kits\, the organization empowers students to start the school year ready to learn. Partnering with corporations\, community groups\, and volunteers\, Back 2 School America not only distributes essential tools but also fosters collaboration and inspires hope\, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed in school and beyond.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/allies-in-action/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T200000
DTSTAMP:20251016T153528Z
CREATED:20251016T153528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153528Z
UID:10000564-1762020000-1762027200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:IT'S NOT YOU. IT'S ME: CHICAGO Premiere Screening
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by Second Glance Productions and the Center on Halsted\, and amplified by Open Television\, join us in an intimate evening of viewing\, conversation\, and celebration for the world premiere screening of “It’s Not You. It’s Me: Chicago” and the birthday of its show creator\, Anthony L. Williams!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/its-not-you-its-me-chicago-premiere-screening/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20250930T050313Z
CREATED:20250930T050313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T050313Z
UID:10000497-1760551200-1760562000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor Screening
DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Latinx HIV Awareness Day and Hispanic Heritage Month\, join us for an impactful evening featuring the screening of The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor. Start the evening at 6:00 PM when doors open\, followed by opening remarks from Dan Andries\, the film’s producer\, at 6:45 PM\, and the screening at 7:00 PM. \nAttendees can also explore resources at the HUB tabling\, access free HIV testing services\, and enjoy Spanish captions during the film.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-outrage-of-danny-sotomayor-screening/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,education-history,film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T180000
DTSTAMP:20251009T165822Z
CREATED:20251009T165822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T165822Z
UID:10000545-1760526000-1760551200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to sleigh the season at the Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market — a celebration of LGBTQ+ joy\, creativity\, and community! Our inaugural market will feature 40+ queer and ally-owned small businesses serving up the most festive holiday goods\, gifts\, and treats. Think one-of-a-kind finds with a whole lot of fabulous flair. \nEvery purchase helps power up local makers and supports the Center on Halsted—the Midwest’s leading LGBTQ+ community center\, which provides life-changing health\, wellness\, and leadership programs to more than 19\,000 individuals each year. \nMore than just a market\, Fa La La Fabulous is a place to shop\, connect\, and celebrate our community this holiday season. \nIt is free to attend and all are welcome. Suggested donation is $5 at the door.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/fa-la-la-fabulous-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20250930T053032Z
CREATED:20250828T043913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T053032Z
UID:10000446-1760140800-1760313599@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Queer Quest: A Journey to Self Discovery
DESCRIPTION:We’ve curated an ecosystem of workshops\, art\, technology\, and resource spaces — all designed to nourish your mind\, body\, and spirit while centering collective care.\nQueer Quest is more than just an event — it’s a call to community\, healing\, and unapologetic expression. \nThis two-day immersive experience is designed to hold space for 2SLGBTQIA+ Black and Brown STEAM & Mental Health professionals. We invite all the dreamers\, healers\, and changemakers to reconnect\, reflect\, and rise.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-quest-a-journey-to-self-discovery/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:support-group,wellness,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T210000
DTSTAMP:20251002T164633Z
CREATED:20251002T164620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164633Z
UID:10000518-1759510800-1759525200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Bisexual Queer Alliance Chicago's 2025 Gala
DESCRIPTION:Bisexual Queer Alliance Chicago (BQAC) is turning 15 years old this year! \nOur theme this year is 1930’s Hollywood Glamor and we will have our friends from Mystery Theatre Company share an awesome show while you enjoy your dinner\, we will have a cash bar\, awards and a silent auction! Cocktails: 5pm / Dinner & Show: 6pm \nCome as kinky as you are in your best fabulous attire and join us for an unforgettable night! \nPlease help us celebrate this momentous occasion with the Bi+/queer Chicago community! All are welcome and you’re also able to attend virtually via Zoom. (After purchasing tickets\, a Zoom link will be sent via email.) If you have any issues not receiving the link please send an email to auggie@bqachicago.org or board@bqachicago.org \nPurchase your tickets here! — Community tickets: $30 / General tickets: $40 / Virtual tickets: $10 \nWe’re also looking for donations! Your generous donation will help cover costs for the Gala to make this event just as amazing. Any donation counts and please share\, thank you in advance! \nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bisexual-queer-alliance-chicagos-2025-gala/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T230000
DTSTAMP:20250916T033507Z
CREATED:20250916T033507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T033507Z
UID:10000475-1759006800-1759014000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: Swiftie Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Ready for it? CGMC is bringing the drama\, the sparkle\, and all your favorite Taylor Swift hits. Join us for a high-glam night where every era shines. \n\nFOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY \nFriday\, September 26\, 2025 at 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM\nCenter on Halsted\, Chicago\, IL \nSaturday\, September 27\, 2025 at 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM\nCenter on Halsted\, Chicago\, IL
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-gay-mens-chorus-swiftie-cabaret/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T203000
DTSTAMP:20250821T051225Z
CREATED:20250821T050649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T051225Z
UID:10000439-1756319400-1756326600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Art Gallery: Jane Thorn and Jessie Mott
DESCRIPTION:Runs through August 27\nJoin us for a night of artwork in our second and third-floor gallery spaces. \nLearn more about the artists below: \nJane Thorn (She/Her) Artist Statement \nJane Thorn is a painter and writer exploring themes of transition\, narrative\, light\, and reflection. Her deeply diaristic self-portraits are a fantasy and science-fiction steeped chapter in the autofictional tradition of Frida Kahlo\, Paula Rego\, and Sasha Gordon\, and her moody and personal still-lifes and cityscapes evoke moments of stillness amidst change. Born in Nashville\, Jane Thorn has lived in New Orleans\, Wuhan\, Portland\, and Glasgow\, and is currently based in Chicago. She holds a JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and a Masters in Fine Art Practice from the Glasgow School of Art. \nJessie Mott (She/Her) Artist statement \nJessie Mott is a Chicago-based visual artist whose practice focuses on themes of identity and power by exposing unstable perceptions of the queer body. Using an array of media such as painting\, drawing\, and animation\, she gives life to creatures that negotiate permeable boundaries. She is best known for her watercolor drawings of hybrid creatures that explore a perverse fascination with the natural world. Bound up in desire\, mourning\, and anxiety\, her work disrupts the margins of human and animal\, abstraction and figuration\, and interior and exterior worlds.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/art-gallery-opening-jane-thorn-and-jessie-mott/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts-and-galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T123000
DTSTAMP:20250626T051641Z
CREATED:20250626T025646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T051641Z
UID:10000336-1752921000-1752928200@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Center on Halsted: Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Make a difference by volunteering with Center on Halsted!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/center-on-halsted-volunteer-orientation/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T200000
DTSTAMP:20250707T150833Z
CREATED:20250619T034124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T150833Z
UID:10000319-1752692400-1752696000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
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. This is a free event! \n🎤 Expect: \n💬 Bold stories \n🔥 Real talk \n❓ A dynamic Q&A session \n💖 Connections that span generations \nWhether you’re coming to learn\, share\, or just be in community—this is the place to be. Come feel the magic of what happens when voices from different generations unite!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/intergenerational-trans-panel/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education-history,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T200000
DTSTAMP:20250707T150006Z
CREATED:20250626T030149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T150006Z
UID:10000337-1751999400-1752004800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights with Center on Halsted and the Illinois Department of Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:Know Your Rights with Center on Halsted and the Illinois Department of Human Rights\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register here to attend the Know Your Rights Training with Center on Halsted and the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Each attendee needs to register individually. \nhttps://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nwgia7qOPEaE9TFxIQ-QBYPeTMs8_pZEmRRKiGozqVdUNlM0QlVHTDhCRlNNRFdKVE45TjBUNTZWVC4u&route=shorturl
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/know-your-rights-with-center-on-halsted-and-the-illinois-department-of-human-rights/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:education-history,workshop-crafts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T203000
DTSTAMP:20250521T193102Z
CREATED:20250521T192915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T193102Z
UID:10000210-1750705200-1750710600@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Amplify Queer Joy
DESCRIPTION:At a time when queer rights are under renewed attack across America\, celebrating queer joy is not just radical—it’s essential. In a world flooded with headlines of struggle and erasure\, we can uplift our real\, lived moments of affirmation\, connection\, healing\, and solidarity. Join the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble for an evening of storytelling and improvisational theatre that centers and celebrates your true stories of queer joy—shared by the audience\, brought to life on stage. Because in times like these\, joy is resistance. \nAudience members are invited to share personal moments\, which actors will “play back” through improv and music. Sharing is encouraged but entirely voluntary. Whether you tell a story or simply listen\, all are welcome.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/amplify-queer-joy/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T190000
DTSTAMP:20250522T142853Z
CREATED:20250521T220236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T142853Z
UID:10000220-1750179600-1750186800@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Trans Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Trans Ice Cream Social\, a celebration of trans identity and community. Come groove to some music\, make some arts and crafts\, and enjoy ice cream from Jeni’s. Local community organizations will also be joining us to share cultural\, legal\, and medical resources for queer and trans people. \nTrans folks and allies of all ages are welcome. RSVP below. \nThis event is rain or shine!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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