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I manage the Instagram feed for Chicago Social Butterflies, the LGBTQ+ events calendar and newsletter from Windy City Times.

Happy Friday, butterflies! We've rounded up five things for LGBTQ+ people to do this weekend. Visit our full calendar at the link in our bio for even more events!

Happy Friday, butterflies! We've rounded up five things for LGBTQ+ people to do this weekend. Visit our full calendar at the link in our bio for even more events!

Hi butterflies! Lu Calzada from the Chicago Social Butterflies launch team, here. There are lots of things for LGBTQ+ people to do this winter, but one thing on my radar is the queer writing meetups at Eli's Tea Bar. Read more about this non-alcoholic space in my story, linked in our bio.

Hi butterflies! Lu Calzada from the Chicago Social Butterflies launch team, here. There are lots of things for LGBTQ+ people to do this winter, but one thing on my radar is the queer writing meetups at Eli's Tea Bar. Read more about this non-alcoholic space in my story, linked in our bio.

Whether you're looking to partake in "Blackout Wednesday" or decompress with your community after Thanksgiving dinner, there are a few LGBTQ+ parties happening where you can do so! 🦃

Visit our full calendar at the link in our bio for more info on each event.

Whether you're looking to partake in "Blackout Wednesday" or decompress with your community after Thanksgiving dinner, there are a few LGBTQ+ parties happening where you can do so! 🦃

Visit our full calendar at the link in our bio for more info on each event.

Falsettos is a tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love. Don’t miss this groundbreaking musical at Court Theatre Nov 8 – Dec 8, in partnership with TimeLine Theatre. #ad

Tickets at the link in our bio.

Falsettos is a tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love. Don’t miss this groundbreaking musical at Court Theatre Nov 8 – Dec 8, in partnership with TimeLine Theatre. #ad

Tickets at the link in our bio.

Falsettos is a tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love. Don’t miss this groundbreaking musical at Court Theatre Nov 8 – Dec 8, in partnership with TimeLine Theatre. #ad

Tickets at the link in our bio.

Falsettos is a tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love. Don’t miss this groundbreaking musical at Court Theatre Nov 8 – Dec 8, in partnership with TimeLine Theatre. #ad

Tickets at the link in our bio.

A trans tenants rights workshop, a bike ride for femmes and thems, and a queer BIPOC market — save the date for these LGBTQ+ events happening next week in Chicago! 🦋

Visit our full calendar at the link in our bio for more info and tickets.

A trans tenants rights workshop, a bike ride for femmes and thems, and a queer BIPOC market — save the date for these LGBTQ+ events happening next week in Chicago! 🦋

Visit our full calendar at the link in our bio for more info and tickets.

The weekend starts tomorrow, and we've rounded up five LGBTQ+ events for the social butterflies! 🦋\

Visit our full calendar at the link in our bio for more info and tickets.

The weekend starts tomorrow, and we've rounded up five LGBTQ+ events for the social butterflies! 🦋\

Visit our full calendar at the link in our bio for more info and tickets.

Transgender Day of Remembrance is happening next week on Nov. 20, and there are several events happening across Chicago to honor the community.

More info and tickets at the link in our bio.

Transgender Day of Remembrance is happening next week on Nov. 20, and there are several events happening across Chicago to honor the community.

More info and tickets at the link in our bio.

About Face Theatre celebrated its 30th anniversary Nov. 7 with live performances, hors d'oeuvres and many happy tears. 📸: Vern Hester for @WindyCityTimes

Read more at WindyCityTimes.com.

About Face Theatre celebrated its 30th anniversary Nov. 7 with live performances, hors d'oeuvres and many happy tears. 📸: Vern Hester for @WindyCityTimes

Read more at WindyCityTimes.com.

Falsettos is a tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love. Don’t miss this groundbreaking musical at Court Theatre Nov 8 – Dec 8, in partnership with TimeLine Theatre. #ad

Tickets at the link in our bio.

Falsettos is a tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love. Don’t miss this groundbreaking musical at Court Theatre Nov 8 – Dec 8, in partnership with TimeLine Theatre. #ad

Tickets at the link in our bio.

News on Q, our weekly LGBTQ+ news and culture newsletter from @WindyCityTimes, comes out tomorrow!

Sign up now at the link in our bio so you don't miss it.

News on Q, our weekly LGBTQ+ news and culture newsletter from @WindyCityTimes, comes out tomorrow!

Sign up now at the link in our bio so you don't miss it.

This week we're spotlighting Tracy Baim, cofounder of Windy City Times and a Chicago journalism icon with over 40 years covering the LGBTQ+ community.

Tracy will soon be handing over the day-to-day operations of Windy City Times as she embarks on a new role as executive director of Press Forward Chicago, a philanthropic initiative aiming to support and revitalize local news. Everyone wish her congratulations!

This week we're spotlighting Tracy Baim, cofounder of Windy City Times and a Chicago journalism icon with over 40 years covering the LGBTQ+ community.

Tracy will soon be handing over the day-to-day operations of Windy City Times as she embarks on a new role as executive director of Press Forward Chicago, a philanthropic initiative aiming to support and revitalize local news. Everyone wish her congratulations!

Broadway Youth Center's 2024 Open House, the Legacy Project's Ungala and WCF's 45th anniversary party — save the date for these upcoming LGBTQ+ events! 🦋

More info at tickets at the link in our bio.

Broadway Youth Center's 2024 Open House, the Legacy Project's Ungala and WCF's 45th anniversary party — save the date for these upcoming LGBTQ+ events! 🦋

More info at tickets at the link in our bio.

Last week's Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade got a little ooky spooky.
📸: Vern Hester for @WindyCityTimes

More pictures at the link in our bio.

Last week's Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade got a little ooky spooky.
📸: Vern Hester for @WindyCityTimes

More pictures at the link in our bio.

Falsettos is a tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love. Don’t miss this groundbreaking musical at Court Theatre Nov 8 – Dec 8, in partnership with TimeLine Theatre. #ad

Tickets at the link in our bio.

Falsettos is a tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love. Don’t miss this groundbreaking musical at Court Theatre Nov 8 – Dec 8, in partnership with TimeLine Theatre. #ad

Tickets at the link in our bio.

Tomorrow is Election Day, and we've rounded up four queer-oriented events where you can watch results as they come in.

Follow the link in our bio to the Chicago Social Butterflies website for more information.

Tomorrow is Election Day, and we've rounded up four queer-oriented events where you can watch results as they come in.

Follow the link in our bio to the Chicago Social Butterflies website for more information.

Want to submit your LGBTQ+ event for inclusion in our newsletter or website? Here are the two best ways to do so:

1. Fill out the short Google Form at the link in our bio.
2. Email your event directly to our newsletter editor, Jake Wittich. (DM us for his email address)

**Please note that any events submitted through social media messages cannot be guaranteed for inclusion. The Google Form and email are the BEST ways to make sure your event reaches the appropriate team members here at Chicago Social Butterflies! ☺️🦋

Want to submit your LGBTQ+ event for inclusion in our newsletter or website? Here are the two best ways to do so:

1. Fill out the short Google Form at the link in our bio.
2. Email your event directly to our newsletter editor, Jake Wittich. (DM us for his email address)

**Please note that any events submitted through social media messages cannot be guaranteed for inclusion. The Google Form and email are the BEST ways to make sure your event reaches the appropriate team members here at Chicago Social Butterflies! ☺️🦋

The weekend is approaching, and we've rounded up five LGBTQ+ events for you to consider. Visit ChicagoSocialButterflies.com for more details and even more event listings!

The weekend is approaching, and we've rounded up five LGBTQ+ events for you to consider. Visit ChicagoSocialButterflies.com for more details and even more event listings!

It's almost time for the weekend! Here are 5 LGBTQ+ events you can go to.

Tickets and more info at the link in our bio.

It's almost time for the weekend! Here are 5 LGBTQ+ events you can go to.

Tickets and more info at the link in our bio.

Halloween is a week from today, and we've rounded up more than a dozen LGBTQ+ events where you can celebrate! 🎃

Tickets and more info at the link in our bio.

Halloween is a week from today, and we've rounded up more than a dozen LGBTQ+ events where you can celebrate! 🎃

Tickets and more info at the link in our bio.

MIR, the International Rubber Contest, took place for the second year in a row in Skokie last weekend. 📸: Joseph Stevens for @WindyCityTimes

Read more at the link in our bio.

MIR, the International Rubber Contest, took place for the second year in a row in Skokie last weekend. 📸: Joseph Stevens for @WindyCityTimes

Read more at the link in our bio.

About Face Theater's 30th anniversary, the annual HRC Chicago dinner and Latinx Coming Out Stories — mark your calendars for these three upcoming events!

Tickets and more info at the link in our bio.

About Face Theater's 30th anniversary, the annual HRC Chicago dinner and Latinx Coming Out Stories — mark your calendars for these three upcoming events!

Tickets and more info at the link in our bio.

The seventh annual Trans Media Fashion Show happened last week at FashionBar. 📸: Vern Hester for @WindyCityTimes

Read more at the link in our bio.

The seventh annual Trans Media Fashion Show happened last week at FashionBar. 📸: Vern Hester for @WindyCityTimes

Read more at the link in our bio.

TOMORROW: What could Project 2025 mean for LGBTQ+ rights? Learn more about what threats this controversial Conservative playbook poses during a virtual panel hosted by the News is Out collaborative.

RSVP at the link in our bio.

TOMORROW: What could Project 2025 mean for LGBTQ+ rights? Learn more about what threats this controversial Conservative playbook poses during a virtual panel hosted by the News is Out collaborative.

RSVP at the link in our bio.

Tickets are on sale now for Strut, a spooky Halloween tea dance featuring Gottmik, star of "RuPaul's Drag Race." Buy tickets at the link in our bio! #ad

📆: Sunday Oct. 27 from 2-9 p.m.
📍: Virgin Hotels Chicago, 203 N. Wabash AVe.

Tickets are on sale now for Strut, a spooky Halloween tea dance featuring Gottmik, star of "RuPaul's Drag Race." Buy tickets at the link in our bio! #ad

📆: Sunday Oct. 27 from 2-9 p.m.
📍: Virgin Hotels Chicago, 203 N. Wabash AVe.

The weekend is loading, and we've rounded up 5 LGBTQ+ events for you to consider.

More info and tickets at the link in our bio.

The weekend is loading, and we've rounded up 5 LGBTQ+ events for you to consider.

More info and tickets at the link in our bio.

The Trans Fall Festival, plus conversations with Joan Baez and Tegan and Sara — save the date for these upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Chicago!

More info and tickets at the link in our bio.

The Trans Fall Festival, plus conversations with Joan Baez and Tegan and Sara — save the date for these upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Chicago!

More info and tickets at the link in our bio.

The News is Out queer media collaborative is hosting a virtual panel next week about the controversial policy playbook Project 2025 and how it could affect the LGBTQ+ community if it comes to pass.

Join us on our Facebook, Youtube or Instagram live pages on October 23rd from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET. Want to be reminded? RSVP at the link in our bio!

The News is Out queer media collaborative is hosting a virtual panel next week about the controversial policy playbook Project 2025 and how it could affect the LGBTQ+ community if it comes to pass.

Join us on our Facebook, Youtube or Instagram live pages on October 23rd from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET. Want to be reminded? RSVP at the link in our bio!

We're giving away two pairs of tickets to Strut, a spooky Halloween tea dance featuring Gottmik, star of "RuPaul's Drag Race." To enter, fill out the short form linked in our bio. #ad

Winners will be notified Friday, Oct. 18.

EVENT DETAILS
📆: Sunday Oct. 27 from 2-9 p.m.
📍: Virgin Hotels Chicago, 203 N. Wabash AVe.

We're giving away two pairs of tickets to Strut, a spooky Halloween tea dance featuring Gottmik, star of "RuPaul's Drag Race." To enter, fill out the short form linked in our bio. #ad

Winners will be notified Friday, Oct. 18.

EVENT DETAILS
📆: Sunday Oct. 27 from 2-9 p.m.
📍: Virgin Hotels Chicago, 203 N. Wabash AVe.

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