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SUMMARY:Evolution of a Snake: The Showgirl Experience
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Zachary Hourihane (Swiftologist) and Madeline Rubicam (The Lizard Review)\, Evolution of a Snake is the hit podcast known for its sharp\, analytical — and often hilarious — dissections of Taylor Swift’s career. \nIn The Showgirl Experience\, the duo turns their signature wit and cultural commentary toward one of Swift’s most controversial albums in recent memory\, finally saying the things they’ve held back…until now. \nWith 100\,000 weekly listeners and a global fanbase\, Evolution of a Snake returns to the stage following sold-out shows across the U.S.\, U.K.\, Ireland\, and Australia. Expect deep dives\, hot takes\, and the kind of pop analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. \nThe Den Theatre and comedy club is pleased to host Evolution of a Snake: The Showgirl Experience on May 7\, 2026 at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. \nTickets are currently available at thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/evolution-of-a-snake-the-showgirl-experience/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,culture,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Dewayne Perkins: How Being Black And Gay Made Me Better Than You!
DESCRIPTION:A true multi-hyphenate\, Dewayne Perkins is a writer\, producer\, actor and comedian who has emerged as one of the most-watched Black creatives in film and television today. Named one of Variety’s “Comics to Watch\,” Vulture’s “Comedians You Should and Will Know\,” and one of The New York Times’ “Queer Young Comics Redefining American Humor\,” Perkins has steadily built his comedic portfolio over the years\, and his work has earned him Emmy\, WGA\, and NAACP Image award nominations.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dewayne-perkins-how-being-black-and-gay-made-me-better-than-you/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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SUMMARY:Jimbo the Drag Clown
DESCRIPTION:JIMBO is a multi-disciplinary performance artist and designer\, most known for his drag persona JIMBO the Drag Clown!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jimbo-the-drag-clown/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,drag,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:The Abnormal Heart
DESCRIPTION:Winner of the Off-Broadway United Solo Pride Award and celebrated sold-out Hollywood Fringe run\, “The Abnormal Heart” is an unmissable solo piece by dynamic performer and writer\, Parker Mills. The show navigates the comedic yet poignant adventures of a “brave\,” unsuccessful\, middle-aged homosexual and his lifelong search for…something. From pretending to be a born-again Christian to a short stint in phone sex\, and even narrowly escaping death while dressed as a gorilla\, Parker’s journey celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the idea that a heart never truly breaks\, it just gets banged up a little. \nDirected by Marilyn McIntyre and produced by Dawn Sebock. \nTrailer for the show : https://youtu.be/ELqzHXhWSZk?si=M2lSpJ7voSWDs_XV
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-abnormal-heart/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:IMHO’s New Year’s Eve Party!
DESCRIPTION:The ‘P’ today stands for ‘Party\, New Year’s Eve!’ The ladies of IMHO are back in Chicago\, gay people & others\, with a brand new show! This time\, Darby and Alexis promise to keep it at a tight 90 minutes…or like…a loose 120. Let’s take that gamble together! There will be singing\, dancing sort of I mean not really\, comedy\, trauma\, and videos that YouTube called\, ‘not appropriate!’ AND you get to countdown with the ladies\, so you can watch as they beg for kisses! \nDarby Lynn Cartwright is a [redacted]-year-old drag queen with a heart of gold and arteries that her doctors have called ‘worrisome.’ She hosts a YouTube series\, ‘IMHO: The Show\,’ and podcast\, ‘IMHO: The Podcast\,’ with her best co-worker/acquaintance\, Alexis Bevels. She also hosts a podcast with her twin brother called Twinnuendo. Spoiler: they are *not* fans of their dad. Darby has a couch in front of her TV (she invented that layout)\, so she gets to lie down while she watches K-Dramas about falling in love with demons\, who are also horses\, I think? Darby lives in LA\, near Mark Hamill. She almost ran him over with her car when Luke Skywalker was Luke JAYWALKING. That’s a real story\, but the word play makes it sound fake. It’s not. He was wearing these like big\, ’80s radio headphones with an antenna. Darby has never seen a single Star Wars because she hates war and space. \nAlexis P. Bevels is a singing\, dancing\, twirling queen with a head full of air and a heart full of gold. She began her journey in musical theatre\, but didn’t want to play just one part. She wanted to be the lead and the director… and the costume designer… and the stage manager. That said\, she became a full-time drag queen! She lives in LA at the bottom of a hill\, which worries her because of mudslides. When she’s not in constant fear for her life\, she has a BOYFRIEND NOW!! You can Google it. It’s true. You can also find Alexis on the award-winning YouTube series IMHO: The Show and the awards-not-yet-winning podcast\, IMHO: The Podcast! Otherwise\, she’s probably just lying down and thinking about pogs.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/imhos-new-years-eve-party/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Deep End with Sierra Kenyon
DESCRIPTION:Shows Oct. 2 and 9th. This show is recommended for ages 18+ \nSwim through thoughts big and small in The Deep End with Sierra Kenyon\, a 60-minute comedy special exploring mental health\, coming out\, autism\, and ultimately celebrating the freedom in accepting those as truths to work with – not fight against. \nDirected by Sabrina Odigie \nProduced by Rogue Schmidt \nSierra Kenyon is a stand-up and “delightfully weird and distinctive” character comedian\, singer\, dancer\, and diver. She sold out The Annoyance Mainstage for her freshman solo character show: Sierra’s UnGodly Hour. Named one of 2024’s Queer Comedians to Watch\, Sierra is represented by grossman and jack and her credits include commercial work\, short films\, Rad show\, Improvised Survivor\, Zanie’s\, Laugh Factory\, Lincoln Lodge and the Annoyance. \nInsta: @sierra_skank_kenyon\nTiktok: @theratskank \nContent warning for suicide and addiction \nThe Den Theatre and comedy club is pleased to host The Deep End with Sierra Kenyon on October 2 & 9\, 2025 at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-deep-end-with-sierra-kenyon/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Out and Proud: A Rainbow Icon Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Two shows: June 19 and June 20 \nCelebrate Pride with Melissa Young and Nick Sula as they return with Young’s historical hit\, OUT AND PROUD: A Rainbow Celebration. Sixteen years ago\, Young performed the music of the World’s most loved LGBTQ Icon’s to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots\, June 28\, 1969 and now returns to celebrate the progress our country has made with help from some of her friends! Dan Riley will join Young and Sula this time around. \nStarting with Stonewall and Judy Garland\, Young will follow the LGBTQ++ Rights timeline\, matching Icons to significant moments in history. Dolly Parton’s Light of the Clear Blue Morning in 1977 aligns with Anita Bryant and the S.O.C.\, Bette Midler’s Do You Wanna Dance & Sylvester’s You Make Me Feel aligns with a post Stonewall New York (1971-73) of Bathhouses and Gay owned Discos. The creation of the Pride flag 1979/80 and Diana Ross’ I’m Coming Out! Young’s passion for history and where the movement is today comes across with laughter\, heart and great love. Young’s been seen all around town at Davenports\, Hydrate\, the Park West\, 3160 and Drury Lane Water Tower and out of town at The Dunes Resort\, Don’t Tell Mama in NYC\, The Duplex NYC and The Stonewall Inn. \nThe Den Theatre and comedy club is pleased to host Out and Proud: A Rainbow Icon Celebration on June 19-20\, 2025 at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-and-proud-a-rainbow-icon-celebration/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music,pride
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SUMMARY:IMHO: The Show
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Den \nThis event has a 2 item minimum. \nIMHO: Live! \nThe ladies of IMHO are back in Chicago\, gay people & others! Darby and Alexis return with a live show that is sure to make you say\, ‘oh okay cool.’ There will be singing\, dancing sort of I mean not really\, comedy\, trauma\, and videos that YouTube called\, ‘not appropriate!’ Oh\, and it’s not just Darby and Alexis coming to town\, but expect from surprise guests from the IMHOCU (IMHO Cinematic Universe)! Also\, the ladies promise not to make the show too long because they both have undiagnosed ADHD\, so…they get it.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/imho-the-show/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,drag,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Paula Poundstone
DESCRIPTION:Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart\, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country\, hosts a weekly comedy podcast\, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone\, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait\, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside Out 2. \nPaula has starred in several HBO specials\, including Cats\, Cops and Stuff\, which nabbed a cable ACE award for Best Comedy Special. She was the first female comic to host the White House Correspondents Dinner. She filed live coverage of the 1992 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the Presidential Inaugural for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and at the 93rd Emmy Awards. Paula has starred in two television series\, both entitled The Paula Poundstone Show. Paula’s second book\, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness\, was one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize For American Humor; the audiobook was one of five finalists for the AUDIE award for Audiobook of the Year. Paula has released five albums and is featured in several documentaries and compendiums noting influential comedians of our time. \nTWO SHOWS: 7:15 – 9:30
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/paula-poundstone/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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SUMMARY:Juno Birch: The Probed Tour
DESCRIPTION:Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s Juno Birch the absolutely stunning outlandish blue alien who’d love nothing more than to speak to the manager of Earth. Juno travel’s the Earth and probes the absurdity of life on this planet\, in her one woman stand-up comedy tour ‘Probed.’ Expect jumbo hair\, space age fashion and hysterical jokes from the extra terrestrial icon all the way from the distant planet of Manchester as she shares her struggles of life through the lens of her little pink sunglasses. \nThis event has a 2-drink minimum.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/juno-birch-the-probed-tour/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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