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SUMMARY:Legends of Chicago Drag Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum is turning the spotlight on one of the city’s most colorful and influential art forms with a lively “Legends of Chicago Drag” celebration this spring at the Chicago History Museum. \nSet for Thursday\, May 21 from 6–9 p.m.\, the evening promises a spirited mix of conversation\, performance\, and tribute\, honoring the dazzling artistry and cultural impact of drag in Chicago. \nThe program centers on a panel discussion featuring beloved performers and historians Mimi Marks\, Jim Flint\, Mz Ruff N Stuff and Owen Keehnen. Together\, they’ll explore the evolution of drag in Chicago\, sharing stories from the city’s nightlife\, LGBTQ+ history\, and the performers who helped shape the scene. \nGuests can expect more than conversation. The night also includes live drag performances and a heartfelt tribute to legendary female impersonator Chilli Pepper\, whose legacy continues to inspire generations of entertainers. \nHosting the evening is emcee Mark Liberson\, with music provided by Mister Wallace. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will round out the festive atmosphere\, giving attendees plenty of time to mingle and celebrate. \nThe Costume Council has long championed fashion and cultural storytelling through engaging programs\, and this event continues that mission by honoring drag’s powerful role in shaping Chicago’s creative and social landscape. \nEvent details \nThursday\, May 21\, 2026 \n6:00–9:00 p.m. \nChicago History Museum \n1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL 60614
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LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday\, November 6\, 2025\, at 5:30 PM at the Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark\, Chicago. Attendance is free to the public and pre-registration is requested.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-lgbt-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chicago History Museum: Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit runs through November 2\, 2025 \nChicago activists in the 1960s and ’70s used design to create powerful slogans\, symbols\, and imagery to amplify their visions for social change. In Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s\, see more than 100 posters\, fliers\, signs\, buttons\, newspapers\, magazines\, and books from the era\, expressing often radical ideas about race\, war\, gender equality\, and sexuality that challenged mainstream culture of the time. \nAs racism\, war\, gender inequality\, and LGBTQIA+ discrimination remain enduring issues shaped by today’s complex world\, also see works from a new generation of artivists upholding the city’s rich legacy of protest art to fight for social change.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-history-museum-designing-for-change-chicago-protest-art-of-the-1960s-70s/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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