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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T203000
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SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Bi Wives Comedy Showcase is back at Dorothy – offering ASL interpreted comedy and a night highlighting queer comedians! \nThe Bi Wives Club is back at Dorothy on August 30th with a stacked lineup of the hottest queer comics around! Not bi? No problem. Nobody’s wife? Even better! \nACCESSIBILITY NOTE: this show will include ASL interpretation! \nThe Bi Wives Club is a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. The show is a playful\, intimate\, and always hilarious fan favorite. Audiences praise the humor\, atmosphere\, and the show’s sense of community and connection. It’s both one of the funniest and most energizing shows in town. An obvious must-see event\, with comics that never miss! \nFEATURING: Amy Geist\, Luis Arevalo\, Lizzie Kaniecki\, Anna P. Nannicelli + The Bi Wives: Kris Lantzy\, Kayla McCaffrey & Christen Manville. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. \nDorothy opens at 6pm and our comedy show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all guests 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 (8/29\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored. \n———– \nABOUT THE COMEDIANS \nAMY GEIST is from Dayton\, Ohio but don’t worry she can read. Now based in Los Angeles\, she recently opened for Tina Friml during Netflix is a Joke 2026 and was Best of Fest at the Burbank Comedy Festival. She also headlined at the Moab Women’s Festival in Moab\, Utah. When in Los Angeles\, she performs at The Hollywood Improv\, The Crow\, Flappers Comedy Club\, and more. You can find her on Instagram @thatamygeist. \nLUIS AREVALO is a Chicago comedian who started young and turned his stutter from a weakness to a strength. Once described as the “future voice of Gen Z\,” Luis’s material focuses on being emotionally correct rather than politically correct. He has performed all across the country in clubs and venues like Go Bananas\, Haha Comedy Club\, Laugh Factory\, and has also done comedy festivals such as Beast Village and Floodwater. Luis has opened up for comedians such as René Vacas\, Ken Flores\, Chris Redd\, and Geoff Tate. You can find his special on Lmao Fans (Onlyfans) @humbleluis \nLIZZIE KANIECKI is a Chicago-based standup\, improv\, and musical comedian. She has been featured in the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival\, Out Loud Comedy Festival\, Manitou Springs Comedy Festival\, Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Festival\, IndyFringe Theatre Festival\, Don’t Tell Comedy\, Hoopla! Improv London\, The Laugh Factory\, and many more. Her song “Dumb Lesbian” is also streaming wherever you get your music. She has trained at Logan Square Improv\, The Second City in Chicago\, The Annoyance Theater\, and the Old Town School of Folk Music. More can be found on her Instagram: @lizziekaniecki \nANNA P. NANNICELLI is an elder millennial\, oldest daughter\, bi wife\, and concerningly neurotypical up & coming stand up comedian. A Lincoln Lodge FemCom enthusiast and alum\, when she’s not writing jokes\, she’s teaching her daughter why the WNBA is superior to the MNBA and toting around an obscenely large water bottle during her day job as a hospital social worker. You can find Anna on IG @annasaysbonjour and rotating in with the @Lip Service crew on the second Friday of each month at the Lincoln Lodge! \nTHE BI WIVES CLUB:\nThe comedian producers of the Bi Wives Club are three bi wives (not to each other) who perform\, celebrate\, and promote joke-dense authentic comedy. KRIS LANTZY is a queer comic and hot mom tackling alllll ‘the issues’ through her playful comedic lens\, like what to do when everyone thinks your wife is your sister? CHRISTEN MANVILLE has an unmatched ability to inhabit discordant perspectives with ease. She is the ideal date for an X-rated experimental puppet show or your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. KAYLA MCCAFFREY is an actor\, comedian\, improviser\, and vegan dog mom.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase-5/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T010000
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SUMMARY:Latin Night: all Latin\, all night with Jenny Fox
DESCRIPTION:Jenny Fox is Dorothy’s newest monthly resident DJ – bringing Latin music to Dorothy during the final weekend of each month. \nJenny Fox is Chicago’s Puerto Rican Princess spinning all latin\, all night: puro perreo\, cumbiatón\, salsa\, merengue\, y más. Come ready to dance – it’s a basement party! Vamo’ a romperla! \nDoors at 6pm and Jenny kicks off her set at 9pm til 1am. Dorothy remains open until 2am! \nRSVPs are free and a $10 cover will be charged at the door starting at 9pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/latin-night-all-latin-all-night-with-jenny-fox-2/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T230000
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SUMMARY:IRL: Singles Mixer at Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:No frills\, no fuss\, no cover. Just a night to gather if you’re queer\, single\, & ready to mingle. Shoot your shot at Dorothy! \nJoin us for IRL: Singles Mixer at Dorothy on Wednesday August 26th. No fuss\, no frills\, no cover – this is just a night for queer singles (or folks open to dating – whatever that means to you!) to gather in conversation at their favorite lesbian bar and maybe make a connection! Folks of all relationship identifiers welcome! \nAll night we’ll be hanging out and leaving you to find your own connections. We’ll have custom coasters to give your number or handle to anyone you may meet or keep on your person for the next time you spot a cutie at Dorothy. \nDoors at 6pm. Dorothy remains open until last call at 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Avenue. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait at the black doors on Campbell Ave and call: 773-770-3799 and our staff will assist. \nPhoto by Moll Nye
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/irl-singles-mixer-at-dorothy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,dating,networking-mixer
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T203000
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SUMMARY:Your Friend Rachel x The God Awful Small Affairs at Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss a night of queer centered live music ft. Brooklyn-based Your Friend Rachel and Chicago’s own The God Awful Small Affairs. \nYour Friend Rachel is playing in Chicago for one night only and she’s teaming up with The God Awful Small Affairs! \nYFR’s deeply human\, joy-forward folk-rock songs meet TGASA’s Queer\, expansive Them-Fatale-Space-Rock for a night of original music you won’t forget. \nDoors at 6pm and our show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nA $10 cover will be charged at the door until 8:30pm. \nPlease note: RSVPs are not required but instead serve as calendar reminders for guests and attendance expecations for staffing. RSVPs are not in lieu of cover charge. \nABOUT THE MUSICIANS \nYour Friend Rachel is a crafter of lyrics\, melodies\, and art made from trash. Her joy-forward folk-rock songs speak to the dissonance of being human in an increasingly inhuman world. \nThe God Awful Small Affairs play Them-Fatale-Space-Rock: Queer\, expansive\, severely honest indie rock ballads one might listen to at the all night diner-cathedral at the end of the universe.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/your-friend-rachel-x-the-god-awful-small-affairs-at-dorothy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260723T183106Z
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SUMMARY:Big Top\, Little Bottom Super Sapphic Circus
DESCRIPTION:The Circus comes to Dorothy! Join us for a night of puppetry\, buffoonery\, sex appeal\, a little bit of violence\, and a whole lot of fun! \nThe Super Sapphic Circus has one more night to put on a successful show before Chicago’s evil governor BJ Lipster shuts it down for good! \nEvoking the chaos of The Muppets with the wit of Looney Tunes\, this production is a heartwarming story about found family\, second chances\, and the power of joy in the face of shattered dreams. \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. \nDoors open at 6pm and our show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \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 (8/22\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/big-top-little-bottom-super-sapphic-circus/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T230000
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SUMMARY:Trans/Enby Night ft. DIY for Gaza & Vyle Studios
DESCRIPTION:Bartender Lou hosts Enby Night at Dorothy celebrating non-binary and trans folks complete with pop up guests! \nDorothy’s Trans/Enby Night returns – a free gathering of community with non-binary and trans folks to the front! Allies welcome. \nFrom 6-11pm we’ll be holding Enby Night\, hosted by our bartender Lou! They’ll be hosting\, making connections and celebrating this community all night. \nEnby Night includes playlists by trans and nonbinary artists and for this month\, we welcome back pop up guests DIY for GAZA & Vyle Studios! \nDIY for GAZA\, is a collective of volunteers based in Chicago selling handmade pro-Palestine clothing & accessories made from donated & thrifted items. 100% of our proceeds go to to families in Gaza. \nVyle Studios offers live portraits as well as stickers\, zines and more for sale. \nCome shop from fellow trans and nonbinary artists while enjoying the best cocktails Dorothy has to offer. Trans / Enby night is always free! \nABOUT THE EVENT FROM LOU: \n“Since July 2022\, I’ve had the privilege of being your neighborhood queer bartender. I am honored to be your host for Trans/Enby Night! The purpose of this event is to provide a safe space for our trans and non-binary friends to mingle\, drink\, be merry\, and grow our beautiful community. As we know\, lesbian bars are few and far between\, thus making queer spaces even more challenging to find and enjoy. Dorothy takes pride in being apart of the collective effort in developing more businesses that ensure safety and inclusion for everyone.”
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/trans-enby-night-ft-diy-for-gaza-vyle-studios/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T203000
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SUMMARY:Masala Dykes: a South Asian centered queer and sapphic meet up
DESCRIPTION:Be in community with other queer and sapphic South Asian folks at Dorothy! \nAre you a South Asian dyke looking for community? A place to share your unique experience? A place to vibe it out\, just dance\, and be FREE to be who you are? LOOK NO FURTHER! We are hosting our very FIRST Masala Dykes Meetup at Dorothy on August 16th! \nHosted by Twinka Masala and Maryanne Rose\, you’ll have a friendly face in the crowd to welcome you in and introduce you to new community! \nDoors at 6pm with happy hour until 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \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
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/masala-dykes-a-south-asian-centered-queer-and-sapphic-meet-up/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T010000
DTSTAMP:20260730T170909Z
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SUMMARY:Latin Night: all Latin\, all night with Jenny Fox
DESCRIPTION:Jenny Fox is Dorothy’s newest monthly resident DJ – bringing Latin music to Dorothy during the final weekend of each month. \nJenny Fox is Chicago’s Puerto Rican Princess spinning all latin\, all night: puro perreo\, cumbiatón\, salsa\, merengue\, y más. Come ready to dance – it’s a basement party! Vamo’ a romperla! \nDoors at 6pm and Jenny kicks off her set at 9pm til 1am. Dorothy remains open until 2am! \nRSVPs are free and a $10 cover will be charged at the door starting at 8pm. \nPlease note: RSVPs do not guarantee entry nor do they make the guest exempt from paying a cover charge at the door. RSVPs are for calendar reminders and anticipated attendance for staff. \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/latin-night-all-latin-all-night-with-jenny-fox/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance-dj,nightlife
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T032728Z
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SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club comedy show - June 17th
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Chicago summer with the Bi Wives Club! We’ve got a stacked lineup of Chicago’s funniest comics! Not bi? No problem. Nobody’s wife? Even better. \nThe Bi Wives Club is a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. Playful\, intimate\, and hilarious—audiences praise the show’s atmosphere\, community\, and humor. It’s both one of the funniest and most energizing shows in town. \nACCESSIBILITY NOTE: this show will include ASL interpretation! \nJoin us on June 17th as we welcome comics Caitlin Checkeroski\, Luis Arevalo\, Olivia May\, Delilah Orizabah\, Jules Radner\, and the Bi Wives themselves: Kris Lantzy\, Kayla McCaffery & Christen Manville.\nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. \nPress is invited to attend the performance\, Wednesday\, June 17th\, 7pm at Dorothy. Please contact thebiwivesclub@gmail.com for comps for press.\nDoors open at 6pm with a one-hour happy hour before the show at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.\nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for entry. Dorothy is 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 the Dorothy logo in the window and call staff to assist at 773-770-3799\nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the event. No other refund requests will be honored.\nFollow the Bi Wives Club on Instagram at @theBiWivesClub to see full performer bios and future show announcements.\nABOUT THE COMEDIANS\nCaitlin Checkeroski is a Michigan bumpkin turned Chicago comic and now performs all over the country. She has participated in many prestigious comedy festivals including Altercation Fest\, 10\,000 Laughs and Limestone Comedy Festival. She recently headlined Zanies Chicago. \nDelilah Orizabah is a full-time therapist\, part-time standup\, and an on-call storyteller. You’ve seen her perform at The Future of Comedy Festival\, The Latina Comedy Festival\, Laugh Factory\, Lincoln Lodge\, The Den Theater and The Steppenwolf Theater. She’s a Scorpio sun; Capricorn Moon and Rising. \nJules Radner (she/her) is a sparkling cocktail of disabilities (though tragically not mixed with Malört) who spills on the funny ways able bodied people irk her. Her onstage chemistry is like no other- her stories will make you say “I’m sat”\, while regretting not having popcorn to throw back. She may bubble over\, but you will always have a cheerful time! \nLuis Arevalo is a Chicago comedian who started young and turned his stutter from a weakness to a strength. Once described as the “future voice of Gen Z\,” Luis’s material focuses on being emotionally correct rather than politically correct. He has performed all across the country in clubs and venues like Go Bananas\, Haha Comedy Club\, Laugh Factory\, and has also done comedy festivals such as Beast Village and Floodwater. Luis has opened up for comedians such as René Vacas\, Ken Flores\, Chris Redd\, and Geoff Tate. You can find his special on Lmao Fans (Onlyfans) \nOlivia May is a Chicago comic by way of Charlotte\, NC. She used to work in finance and is now a receptionist and chasing her comedy dreams.\nThe comedian producers of the Bi Wives Club are three bi wives (not to each other) who perform\, celebrate\, and promote joke-dense\, authentic comedy. KRIS LANTZY is a queer comic and hot mom tackling alllll ‘the issues’ through her playful comedic lens\, like what to do when everyone thinks your wife is your sister? CHRISTEN MANVILLE has an unmatched ability to inhabit discordant perspectives with ease. She is the ideal date for an X-rated experimental puppet show and your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. KAYLA MCCAFFREY is an actor\, comedian\, and improvisor as well as a newlywed wife\, inner child nurturer\, and vegan dog mom. Kayla jumps between her too-many roles with ease and throws her whole heart into everything she does.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-bi-wives-club-comedy-show-june-17th/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T031210Z
CREATED:20260522T031210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T031210Z
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SUMMARY:The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: Book Launch Party & Community Story Share
DESCRIPTION:Author Rachel Karp is in the house sharing her book The Lesbian Bar Chronicles along with your own stories of sapphic space experiences. \nPresented by Cruising Podcast and Jude’s Books\, The Lesbian Bar Chronicles is made up of stories from 38 lesbian bar communities across the country. What better way to send it out into the world than by gathering to share some of our own? \nDon’t miss as author Rachel Karp shares parts of the book\, along with stories from the Dorothy community\, followed by book signing and casual conversation! Copies of the book will be sold on sight by Jude’s Books or you can add on a pre-purchased copy with your free RSVP to this event. Please note: book purchases are non-refundable. \nHave a story you’d like to share? Submit it here. \nDoors at 6pm and our event will kick off at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \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 on the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 \n————- \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nRachel Karp is a writer and producer who has worked across podcasts\, TV\, film\, theater\, and digital media. The co-creator and producer of the award-winning documentary podcast Cruising\, she has also supported series for LinkedIn News\, Paramount+\, A&E\, and Oxygen. She holds a bachelor’s degree in theater and English from Skidmore College. She lives in Brooklyn with her wife\, Jen\, in their home that has lovingly been dubbed “the home for wayward gays” by the multitude of queer friends and family members who have stayed there over the years.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-lesbian-bar-chronicles-book-launch-party-community-story-share/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry-podcast,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T203914Z
CREATED:20260422T022420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203914Z
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SUMMARY:Coochies
DESCRIPTION:Coochies: The OG Hoochie Cabaret 🐾\nThe Sapphic Freaknik of Your Dreams \n“Me and my bestie\, we both look like 10s.” 💅🏾\nThis Muva’s Day\, we aren’t just doing brunch we’re doing a Full. Blown. Throwback. Welcome to the Den\, where the 90s hoochie aesthetic meets the baddest Sapphic burlesque in the city. We’re taking it back to the era of bamboo hoops\, icy lip gloss\, Hype Williams visuals\, and bass so heavy you can feel it in your chest.\nThis is a WLW/Sapphic centered space created for the girls\, the ghouls\, and the glamorous. Whether you’re a Cougar looking for a cub or a shorty looking to swing our way\, this is the only place to be.\nTHE VIBE 🐆\nExpect 90s hip-hop and R&B hits\, gritty performances\, and a room full of high-energy Muvas.\nDress Code: 90s Hoochie Excellence. Think Lil’ Kim\, Mary J. Blige\, and Foxy Brown. Animal print\, baggy denim\, airbrushed fits\, and nameplates. Dress to impress the Muvas.\nThe Sound: All 90s\, all night.\nTHE MENU 🎟️\nThe Diamond Ronnie (VIP): The ultimate HBIC experience. One throne\, two front-row seats\, a kitty bowl\, 2 drink tickets\, and the ONLY private 1-on-1 lap dance of the night.\nThe G-String Lounge: The voyeur’s paradise. Relaxed lounge seating and a front-row view of the private dances happening in the lounge.\nThe Vibrate Section: Front-row seats for the ones who want to stay in the action and keep the bills flying.\nTwinem BOGO: The bestie deal. Two entries for one low price. (Limited quantity!)\nBefore the Beeper: Early bird pricing for the fast movers. \nTHE RULES OF THE DEN (READ CAREFULLY)\n21+ Only: Valid ID required at the door.\nSafe Space: This is a Sapphic/WLW event. We prioritize the safety of our community.\nThe Men Clause: Cis-het men are only permitted if accompanied by a Cougar/female host and must bring the proper energy (and dollars). Unaccompanied men will be denied entry at the door without a refund. Vibe checks are mandatory.\nNo Refunds: All sales are final. Refunds are only considered on a strict case-by-case basis.\nDoor Price: $25 (Cash\, CashApp\, or Zelle). Buy online to save your coins for the dancers!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/coochies/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:burlesque-boylesque,cabaret,culture,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T010559Z
CREATED:20260430T010559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T010559Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Fiber Artist Night at Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:Bring your fiber work to Dorothy and join in a community of artists gathering at their favorite lesbian bar! \nCalling all queer fiber artists! Join us on May 4th as a night to sew\, knit\, crochet or otherwise manipulate fibers to your hearts content inside of your favorite lesbian bar. \nGather with other artists\, swap tips and enjoy each other’s artwork for the evening! \nDoors at 6pm with happy hour between 6-7. Dorothy remains open until 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Avenue. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-fiber-artist-night-at-dorothy-2/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,wellness,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T045357Z
CREATED:20260409T061252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T045357Z
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SUMMARY:Lesbian Visibility Week Happy Hour with PRIDEChicago
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a happy hour during Lesbian Visibility Week with PRIDEChicago and the Free to Be Proud campaign for this year’s Pride season. \nPRIDEChicago\, producers of the annual Chicago Pride Parade\, is popping up with us on April 25th for happy hour in celebration of Lesbian Visibility Week. Come gather with fellow folks in Pride and raise a glass to lesbians! \nStep into their “Free to Be” photo opp and grab 2026 Pride Parade buttons as we look forward to this year’s event! You can learn more about PRIDEChicago by visiting their website: https://pridechicago.org/ \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
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/lesbian-visibility-week-happy-hour-with-pridechicago/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,dance-dj,happy-hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T062845Z
CREATED:20260402T130010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T062845Z
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SUMMARY:Vanishing Point: Intersecting Planes
DESCRIPTION:Join Vanishing Point Ensemble at Dorothy for an evening of contemporary chamber works! This is the second concert series of our inaugural season\, and the program\, ‘Intersecting Planes’\, features works whose composers interweave contrasting musical traditions and fragmentation. Influences include Renaissance chorale and Gregorian chant\, Celtic fiddle tunes\, Georgian and Japanese folk song\, heavy metal\, American and Appalachian traditions\, and Mozart. \nWorks by Kevin Lau\, Gabriela Ortiz\, Paul Wiancko\, Gabriella Smith\, and Reena Esmail. Program will be approximately 1 hour\, no intermission. \nPerformers:\nCarmen Abelson\, Dylan Feldpausch\, violins\nRebecca Miller\, viola\nJ Holzen\, cello \nDoors at 6pm and the performance will begin at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nRSVPs are free. A $12 cover will be charged at the door.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/vanishing-point-intersecting-planes/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T230000
DTSTAMP:20260327T201239Z
CREATED:20260327T201239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T201239Z
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SUMMARY:Sapphic Serenade: Dorothy's Karaoke Night hosted by E.
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the best queer karaoke night in town hosted by Dorothy’s own bartender\, E\, featuring MONDAY MUSICALS POWER HOUR! \n\n\n\n\nCome sing your heart out in a room full of enthusiastic queers at SAPPHIC SERENADE: Dorothy’s Karaoke night hosted by E! You’ll find us set up with free karaoke\, extended hours\, endless hits and the best cocktails in town. \nOur monthly Monday karaoke nights now kick off with MONDAY MUSICALS POWER HOUR! Celebrating the musical tunes you know and love from 7-8pm\, get here early to belt it like you’re on Broadway! \nDorothy opens at 6pm with karaoke sign ups. Karaoke begins with our power hour at 7pm until last call at 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sapphic-serenade-dorothys-karaoke-night-hosted-by-e/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,dance-dj
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260129T024617Z
CREATED:20260129T024617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T024617Z
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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. \nFrom 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. \nDoors at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/playback-in-love-based-on-your-true-love-stories-3/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260204T224127Z
CREATED:20260126T203640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T224127Z
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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. \nFrom 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. \nDoors at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/playback-in-love-based-on-your-true-love-stories-2/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260115T174807Z
CREATED:20260108T060934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T174807Z
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SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Bi Wives Club is back on February 1st with a stacked lineup of Chicago’s funniest comics! Not bi? No problem. Nobody’s wife? Even better. \nThe Bi Wives Club is a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. Playful\, intimate\, and hilarious—audiences praise the show’s atmosphere\, community\, and humor. It’s both one of the funniest and most energizing shows in town. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. \nDoors open at 6pm with a one-hour happy hour before the show at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is 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 the Dorothy logo in the window and call staff to assist at 773-770-3799 \nASL interpretation is available by advance request. To request sign language services\, please reach out to thebiwivesclub@gmail.com before the scheduled performance date. \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the event (1/31\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.\nFollow the Bi Wives Club on Instagram at @theBiWivesClub to see full performer bios and future show announcements. \nABOUT THE COMEDIANS \nDEANNA ORTIZ was voted Best Standup in The Chicago Reader 3 years in a row\, and named one of Time Out’s Comics To Watch in 2025\, Deanna Ortiz is the host of the podcast ‘Crushes!’\, ‘Crime For Bed’ on Hatch+\, and The Drunk Cooking Show on Instagram. She has worked as a contributing writer for NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me\, and her standup has been featured in Vulture\, WGN News\, FOX Good Day Chicago\, and TimeOut Chicago. \n“GABBY” GABE SKLAN is a comedian\, clown\, and award-winning playwright who performs and produces comedy and variety shows all across the city. Their work prioritizes cultivating presence of mind and treating subject matter with all due respect (even when that’s none). \nAMBA WALKA is a multi-platform journalist\, producer\, comedian\, and founder of The Crib Comedy Playspace a production house and incubator for Chicago comedic talent to perform\, connect and create. Follow her across social platforms @AmbaWalka. \nANNA LUCERO is the bi girlfriend of a British man (not posh British\, more like a retired soccer hooligan) and makes her money as a hairstylist. She previously produced The Gogo Show at The Lincoln Loft for 12 years & often performs with Las Locas. You can see when she’s performing next on her ig: @annalu312. \nThe comedian producers of the Bi Wives Club are three bi wives (not to each other) who perform\, celebrate\, and promote joke-dense\, authentic comedy. KRIS LANTZY is a queer comic and hot mom tackling alllll ‘the issues’ through her playful comedic lens\, like what to do when everyone thinks your wife is your sister? CHRISTEN MANVILLE has an unmatched ability to inhabit discordant perspectives with ease. She is the ideal date for an X-rated experimental puppet show and your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. KAYLA MCCAFFREY is an actor\, comedian\, and improvisor as well as a newlywed wife\, inner child nurturer\, and vegan dog mom. Kayla jumps between her too-many roles with ease and throws her whole heart into everything she does.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase-4/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T230000
DTSTAMP:20260115T174246Z
CREATED:20260108T054714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T174246Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Fiber Artist Night at Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:Bring your fiber work to Dorothy and join in a community of artists gathering at their favorite lesbian bar!\nCalling all queer fiber artists! Join us on January 28th as a night to sew\, knit\, crochet or otherwise manipulate fibers to your hearts content inside of your favorite lesbian bar. \nGather with other artists\, swap tips and enjoy each other’s artwork for the evening! \nDoors at 6pm with happy hour between 6-7. Dorothy remains open until 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Avenue. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queer-fiber-artist-night-at-dorothy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T210000
DTSTAMP:20251211T052629Z
CREATED:20251211T052545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T052629Z
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SUMMARY:Queering Chaos Conversations @Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:What happens when we sideline shame to center pleasure as a way to play with taboo things? Let’s explore in the next Queering Chaos Conversation as we Queer Pleasure\, Play and Taboo Things. \nJoin us Tuesday Dec 16th @dorothydownstairs as @jungle915 and I bring together: \n* @joshua.aaronn_ and @loganbellchi – business partners who convene Queer Play Parties that routinely center those left at the margins in the kink scene \n* @toosweet_toni – a Black Queer woman who educates her community on the benefits of psychedelics \n* & @themamasweetz and @the_dommm a mom and her eldest child who run @witchorama_market – a monthly witch market and drag show for a conversation that conjures the futures we want by learning to play without shame. \nDoors at 6pm and our conversation begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.\nTickets are sliding scale $10-20 in advance and $20 at the door.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queering-chaos-conversations-dorothy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:education-history,panel-conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T213000
DTSTAMP:20251119T231714Z
CREATED:20251119T231714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T231714Z
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SUMMARY:Best In The World Short Film Screening + Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the premiere of Chicago short film\, Best In the World\, and comedy show on December 3\, 2025 at Dorothy hosted by Rogue Schmidt!\n\n\n\nJoin us for the premiere of Chicago short film\, Best In the World\, and comedy show on December 3\, 2025 at Dorothy hosted by Rogue Schmidt! \nWritten by Marissa Lessman and directed by Melanie Field (A League of Their Own 2022)\, Best in the World follows Kit (played by Schmidt)\, whose dreams of becoming a professional wrestler are buried under a mountain of shame and grief- until a video of her goes viral and a top Chicago wrestling coach shows up at her door. In an industry traditionally dominated by cis men\, Best in the World is a celebration of plus sized\, queer\, femme voices. \nWe’ll kick off the night with stand up sets from Rogue Schmidt and two of Chicago’s fiercest comedians\, Hoja Lopez and Hannah Beck\, followed by the premiere screening of Best in the World. Make sure to stick around for a talk back with Rogue moderated by Lillie Frances! \nDoors at 6pm and our event begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the show until 11pm. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical 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 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the show (12/2\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/best-in-the-world-short-film-screening-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20251119T230236Z
CREATED:20251106T033951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T230236Z
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SUMMARY:Life is a Queer Cabaret: a night of musical theatre & queer joy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cabaret of performers challenging the typical gender roles of musical theatre pieces. Don’t miss this sellout event!\n\n\n\nWithout changing anything in the text itself (pronouns\, description\, action\, etc)\, how does an identity change the way an audience engages with a character? What does it mean for Cabaret’s Emcee to be played by a woman? For Jack Kelly to be queer? For Audrey or Seymour to be played by trans actors? \nIdentities hold significance\, and with a backlog of many cis\, often straight or straight-assumed characters\, there is value in exploring and changing the narrative of musical theatre works. Whether it be for a nuanced dramatic effect or a comedic one\, we want to see musical theatre gender-fuckery (and beyond) at play! \nFEATURING: Essential Invisible\, Wesley Beyers\, Makenna Van Raalte\, Felicia Hinojosa \, Michael Davis Arnold\, Gina Saglimbeni \, Emely Cuestas\, Jacque Bischoff\, Reva Sangal\, Cas Lam & Rogelio Castro. \nDoors at 6pm with a one hour happy hour before the performances begin at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the show until 11pm. \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical 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 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the show (11/19\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/life-is-a-queer-cabaret-a-night-of-musical-theatre-queer-joy/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,concert-music-karaoke,drag,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T210000
DTSTAMP:20251114T020507Z
CREATED:20251114T020507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T020507Z
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SUMMARY:Queering Chaos Conversations: Queering Family and Community
DESCRIPTION:QUEERING CHAOS IS A PROJECT\, LED BY DR. NICOLE RAWLS\, ABOUT QUEERS WHO DARE TO QUEER WITH THE CHAOS MAN AT THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE. \nJOIN US EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM OCTOBER (2025)-FEBRUARY (2026) \nFOR A QUEERING CHAOS CONVERSATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/queering-chaos-conversations-queering-family-and-community/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:culture,education-history,panel-conversation,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T203000
DTSTAMP:20250930T051955Z
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SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club - a comedy showcase
DESCRIPTION:Spooky season may be sneaking in\, but it’s all cozy laughs at the October edition of The Bi Wives Club! Not bi? No problem. Nobody’s wife? Doesn’t matter. Join the club! \nThe Bi Wives Club is not just for married bisexual women; it’s a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. There’s nothing interesting about fitting the mold\, and the Bi Wives have happily stopped trying. \nThe show is a playful\, intimate\, and reliably hilarious fan favorite. Audiences praise the humor\, atmosphere\, and the show’s sense of community and connection. It’s both one of the funniest shows in town and most energizing in fun and community. \nHosted by Kris Lantzy\, Christen Manville and Kayla McCaffrey\, this month’s featured comedians include Suz Ballout\, Maeve Devitt\, Lindsay Porter & Rey Tang. \nDoors at 6pm with a one hour happy hour before our show begins at 7pm! Dorothy remains open after the show until 11pm. \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. 30 early bird special tickets are offered at $12/ea! \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical 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/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase-3/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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SUMMARY:Sapphic Serenade: Friday Night Feelings
DESCRIPTION:SAPPHIC SERENADE is Dorothy’s queer karaoke night – hosted by our team member and bartender extraordinare\, E! Starting this May we are popping up a second night of karaoke\, hosted on the third Friday of the month from 9pm til 1am. \nDoors open at 6pm with a one hour happy hour! Our $5 karaoke door cover along with karaoke sign ups starts at 8pm and our singing kicks off at 9pm all the way til last call at 1am. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical 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 \nPhoto of E by Kennedy Cottrell
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sapphic-serenade-friday-night-feelings/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T190000
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SUMMARY:Muffy Film Productions One Year Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the one year anniversary of Muffy Film Productions\, a Black Queer Woman ran film production company here in Chicago. \nDon’t miss short film screenings as well as cast and crew insights into the making of the films this team has worked on. This is a free event to celebrate and support everyone behind the team at Muffy Film Productions. \nDoors at 6pm and screenings will begin at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the screenings until 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical 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/muffy-film-productions-one-year-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T203000
DTSTAMP:20250707T150244Z
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SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Put this bi-monthly meeting on your calendar: it’s the summertime edition of The Bi Wives Club! Not bi? No problem. Come laugh! \nThe Bi Wives Club is not just for married bisexual women; it’s a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. There’s nothing interesting about fitting the mold\, and the Bi Wives have happily stopped trying. \nThe show has rapidly become an audience favorite that frequently sells out well in advance. The production is playful\, intimate\, and reliably hilarious. Our audiences praise the humor\, atmosphere\, and the show’s sense of community and connection. \nHosted by Kris Lantzy\, Christen Manville and Kayla McCaffrey\, this month’s featured comedians include Hoja López\, Maureen Nolan\, Grace Kilpatrick & Cameron Gillette. \nDoors at 6pm with a one hour happy hour before our show begins at 7pm! Dorothy remains open after the show until 11pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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