Previous 🔔 Events & Announcements

Sunday, Nov 9
  • 🎬 Double-Feature Movie Night

    Sunday, Nov 9 @ 7:00 pm11:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • First film, The Birdcage, starts at 7:15pm
    • Second film, Ravenous, starts at starts 9pm
    • Optional: bring snacks or more to share [vegan preferred]
    • Host: Jess

Monday, Nov 10
  • 🌳 Smokefall (Opening Night!)

    Monday, Nov 10 @ 7:30 pm9:00 pm

    • at Theater Wit [+18]
    • Richly funny & deeply vulnerable play about family, legacy, & courage
    • Show runs thru Dec 21, tickets $25-40
    • More dates & buy tickets: https://theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/566/performances
    • Host: Lucky☆, produced by Wild Door Theater (Lucky☆’s theater company!!)

Tuesday, Nov 11
  • 🍲 Potluck [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Tuesday, Nov 11 @ 7:00 pm11:30 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Bring an entrée or side (vegan preferred), NOTAFLOF
    • Cash 4 food? Donate by 5pm (msg Oracle)
    • Host: Oracle

Thursday, Nov 13
  • ✨ Learn to Play: Lorcana [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Thursday, Nov 13 @ 7:30 pm11:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+21]
    • Join us and learn to play Lorcana – https://DisneyLorcana.com
    • Nothing needed, just show up! Both new & experienced players welcome!
    • Hosts: Oracle, Playful, and Access

  • Announcement 📢 Healing Acupuncture & Chiropractic Care

    Thursday, Nov 13

    • Feeling like you or someone you know needs a little stress relief or help with a nagging ache or pain? I’ve got openings this week and next to get you the care you deserve. My clinic is designed specifically for folks like us. Neurodiverse, Trans, & Kink affirming. 🏳️‍⚧️🦄🏳️‍🌈🐾
    https://www.nordro.clinic
    • Contact: Ripple

Friday, Nov 14
  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself – UK Edition [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Nov 14 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the latest UK season together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Sunday, Nov 16
  • 💮 Healing Circle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Sunday, Nov 16 @ 11:00 am4:00 pm

    • at Dovetail Manor [all ages]
    • Doors close at Noon – bring a water bottle; wear comfortable clothing
    • Co-creative afternoon in a quiet, sober space. No stress, do less
    • Hosts: Mother Damndst, Buttons, Heraclitus

  • 💃 Funkstick

    Sunday, Nov 16 @ 6:00 pm1:00 am

    • at Jackhammer [+21]
    • NOTAFLOF, sliding scale tickets
    • Host: Connie Kway-Lewd

Tuesday, Nov 18
  • Chai ♏ Scorpio Birthday

    Tuesday, Nov 18

  • Shashank ♏ Scorpio Birthday

    Tuesday, Nov 18

Wednesday, Nov 19
  • 🎲 Boardgames at Big Chicks

    Wednesday, Nov 19 @ 6:00 pm10:00 pm

    • at Big Chicks [+21]
    • Bring your fav game or enjoy one of the provided games
    • Purchase of food or drink item required
    • Host: Lucky☆, event by Big Chicks

Thursday, Nov 20
  • Oracle ♏ Scorpio Birthday

    Thursday, Nov 20

Friday, Nov 21
  • Birdfriend ♏ Scorpio Birthday

    Friday, Nov 21

  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself – UK Edition [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Nov 21 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the latest UK season together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Saturday, Nov 22
  • 🌞 Sun enters ♐ Sagittarius

    Saturday, Nov 22

Sunday, Nov 23
  • 💚 Are You Wicked?

    Sunday, Nov 23 @ 1:30 pm9:00 pm

    • at The Dog House [+18]
    • Watch Wicked, both parts! Watch Wicked (Part 1) at Bark’s, then Wicked: For Good (Part 2) in the theater
    • Buy your ticket ASAP for the 6:45pm showing on Nov 23rd at New City AMC – https://www.amctheatres.com
    • Hosts: Vibe and Bark

Tuesday, Nov 25
  • 💞 Live, Laugh, Lounge [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Tuesday, Nov 25 @ 7:00 pm12:00 am

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • chill downtime with fellow fae, BYO-snacks
    • arrive whenever, depart whenever
    • Host: Oracle

Thursday, Nov 27
  • 🍗 Friendsgiving Potluck

    Thursday, Nov 27 @ 1:00 pm10:00 pm

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Celebrate with friends and faemily, bring a dish to share
    • Doors open at 1pm, Dinner at 3pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Thursday, Dec 4
  • ✨ Full Moon Magic & Mingle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Thursday, Dec 4 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Ritual at 8pm, with hangouts to follow – stone soup ritual, bring a veggie to add (msg Playful for details)
    • Please be respectful if arriving during ritual
    • Ritual Host: Playful, Mingle Host: Oracle

Friday, Dec 5
  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself – UK Edition [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Dec 5 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Raven’s Hearth [+21]
    • Watch the latest UK season together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit & Aura

Sunday, Dec 7
  • 🎬 Double-Feature Movie Night

    Sunday, Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm11:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • First film, Pan’s Labyrinth, starts at 7:15pm
    • Second film, Krampus, starts at starts 9pm
    • Optional: bring snacks or more to share [vegan preferred]
    • Host: Jess

Monday, Dec 8
  • Scrod ♐ Sagittarius Birthday

    Monday, Dec 8

Tuesday, Dec 9
  • 🍲 Potluck [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Tuesday, Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm11:30 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Bring an entrée or side (vegan preferred), NOTAFLOF
    • Cash 4 food? Donate by 5pm (msg Oracle)
    • Host: Oracle

Wednesday, Dec 10
  • Alethius ♐ Sagittarius Birthday

    Wednesday, Dec 10

Thursday, Dec 11
  • 🎵 Singing Circle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Thursday, Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm9:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • All skill levels welcome; bring a song to share if you’d like!
    • Hosts: Yarrow, Moth

Friday, Dec 12
  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Raven’s Hearth [+21]
    • Watch the latest UK season together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Sunday, Dec 14
  • 💮 Healing Circle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Sunday, Dec 14 @ 11:00 am4:00 pm

    • at Dovetail Manor [all ages]
    • Doors close at Noon – bring a water bottle; wear comfortable clothing
    • Co-creative afternoon in a quiet, sober space. No stress, do less
    • Hosts: Mother Damndst, Buttons, Heraclitus

  • 💃 Funkstick

    Sunday, Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm1:00 am

    • at Jackhammer [+21]
    • NOTAFLOF, sliding scale tickets
    • Host: Connie Kway-Lewd

Tuesday, Dec 16
  • 🔮 Psychic Library [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Tuesday, Dec 16 @ 7:30 pm10:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Doors close at 8pm
    • BYO-divination (no decks provided)
    • Come prepared to give a reading, and get a reading
    • Host: Oracle

Wednesday, Dec 17
  • 🎲 Boardgames at Big Chicks

    Wednesday, Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm10:00 pm

    • at Big Chicks [+21]
    • Bring your fav game or enjoy one of the provided games
    • Purchase of food or drink item required
    • Host: Lucky☆, event by Big Chicks

Thursday, Dec 18
  • Paxton Ahmiri ♐ Sagittarius Birthday

    Thursday, Dec 18

Friday, Dec 19
  • 🎄 Yule Ritual & Potluck [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Celebrate with us at this 3rd Annual Yule Ritual & Potluck!
    • Bring an entrée or side, NOTAFLOF
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Monday, Dec 22
  • 🌞 Sun enters ♑ Capricorn

    Monday, Dec 22

Tuesday, Dec 23
  • 💞 Live, Laugh, Lounge [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Tuesday, Dec 23 @ 7:00 pm12:00 am

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • chill downtime with fellow fae, BYO-snacks
    • arrive whenever, depart whenever
    • Host: Oracle

Friday, Dec 26
  • Announcement 📢 Loans to avoid eviction post job loss

    Friday, Dec 26

    • Job loss/housemate moving. I need loaned $2,150 to cover rent/bills, I should have half of that back when I file taxes. UE and social services are a joke. I need food, toiletries, cleaning supplies to get this place in shape. I’m asking for a step up not a hand out. I desperately need this boost to keep this place I sacrificed everything for. Loans repaid ASAP.
    • Zelle/Apple Pay – Venmo:@Gr8tRgoood – Cashapp: $Hootibird
    • Contact: RyeGraine

  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Dec 26 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the latest UK season together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Saturday, Dec 27
  • Phoenix ♑ Capricorn Birthday

    Saturday, Dec 27

Sunday, Dec 28
  • 🧶 WitchCraft! [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Sunday, Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm5:00 pm

    • at Raven’s Hearth [+18]
    • Whether it is coloring, crafting, or working on your craft project
    • Available for use: crayons, markers, coloring books, rocks, metal wire, chainmaille
    • Hosts: Polaris & Access

Monday, Dec 29
  • Announcement 📢 Cover Rent & Pay off Cancelled Eviction

    Monday, Dec 29

    • I’m asking for community support to start 2026 on stable footing. In November, I was served an eviction notice. At the last moment, generous friends covered my past-due rent despite their own financial strain. The case was dropped, but I now owe them $7,000 and need help with January’s rent to avoid restarting the eviction cycle.
    https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-pay-friends-who-stopped-my-eviction-jan-2026-rent
    • Folklore / Justice

  • Announcement 📢 Need help with the NYE party

    Monday, Dec 29

    • Dovetail Manor is excited to host the Fae for the NYE party. However, we’re a little unprepared because of the sudden change of plans. We would really appreciate the community coming together to make this event a success. Please reach out if you’re able to help. Examples of ways we need help: set-up, clean-up, providing snacks or money for catering
    • Venmo @kdmcquaid
    • Contact: Mother Damndst UltraViolet Yuvi

Wednesday, Dec 31
  • 🎊 Cozy & Chill NYE Party

    Wednesday, Dec 31 @ 9:00 pm3:00 am

    • at Dovetail Manor [+21]
    • BYOB, we’ll provide mixers & snacks
    • Your partner(s) are always welcome, ask before bringing friends
    • Hosts: Yuvi & Buttons

Thursday, Jan 1
  • Announcement 📢 Goodbye 2025, THNKS FR TH MMRS

    Thursday, Jan 1

    • Dovetail Manor would like to thank everyone for bringing their magic, especially those who helped make the event happen. It brightens our hearts to see a party come together because so many people pitched-in: Access, Presence, Paxton, Revel, Aster, Focus, Oracle, Parfait, Vibe, Buttons, Yuvi. Here’s to asking for help and trusting the process! 🎉
    • Contact: Mother Damndst

Friday, Jan 2
  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Jan 2 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the queens together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Saturday, Jan 3
  • Announcement 📢 Support annual Palestinian fae gathers

    Saturday, Jan 3

    • Please help support the 2nd annual Palestinian Fae gathering go fund me, this link is not meant to be shared to general public, please share only to safe resources
    https://chuffed.org/project/support-for-faeries-of-palestine-winter-gathering
    • Contact: Community Pool

  • ✨ Full Moon Magic & Mingle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Saturday, Jan 3 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Ritual at 8pm, with hangouts to follow, BYO-snacks
    • Please be respectful if arriving during ritual
    • Ritual Host: BRAT, Mingle Host: Oracle

Wednesday, Jan 7
  • Jeremy ♑ Capricorn Birthday

    Wednesday, Jan 7

Thursday, Jan 8
  • 🎵 Singing Circle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Thursday, Jan 8 @ 7:00 pm8:30 pm

    • at Rogue House [+18]
    • All skill levels welcome; bring a song to share if you’d like!
    • Hosts: Yarrow, Moth

Saturday, Jan 10
  • ✏️ Gatherette Planning & Prep Open Hours

    Saturday, Jan 10 @ 2:00 pm7:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • A drop-in space to meet up with your groups to work on Gatherette projects & preparations
    • All welcome, come & go as you need
    • Host: Oracle

Sunday, Jan 11
  • 💮 Healing Circle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Sunday, Jan 11 @ 11:00 am4:00 pm

    • at Dovetail Manor [all ages]
    • Doors close at Noon – bring a water bottle; wear comfortable clothing
    • Co-creative afternoon in a quiet, sober space. No stress, do less
    • Hosts: Mother Damndst, Buttons, Hereaclitus

  • 💃 Funkstick

    Sunday, Jan 11 @ 6:00 pm1:00 am

    • at Jackhammer [+21]
    • NOTAFLOF, sliding scale tickets
    • Host: Connie Kway-Lewd

Tuesday, Jan 13
  • 🍲 Potluck [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Tuesday, Jan 13 @ 7:00 pm11:30 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Bring an entrée or side (vegan preferred), NOTAFLOF
    • Cash 4 food? Donate by 5pm (msg Oracle)
    • Host: Oracle

Thursday, Jan 15
  • 🎬 Movie Night

    Thursday, Jan 15 @ 7:00 pm11:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Film (Muriel’s Wedding) starts at 7:15pm
    • Optional: bring snacks or more to share [vegan preferred]
    • Host: Jess

Friday, Jan 16
  • 💖 Here’s Art Gallery Opening

    Friday, Jan 16 @ 7:00 pm10:00 pm

    • at Bridgeport Art Center [all ages]
    • “Pictures of You”, Art Opening; free entry
    • Jan 16 – Mar 6 2026 4th FLOOR GALLERY Opening Reception: Fri Jan 16th
    • Host: Hereaclitus (Brat)

  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Jan 16 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the queens together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Saturday, Jan 17
  • ✏️ Gatherette Planning & Prep Open Hours

    Saturday, Jan 17 @ 2:00 pm7:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • A drop-in space to meet up with your groups to work on Gatherette projects & preparations
    • All welcome, come & go as you need
    • Host: Oracle

  • 💞 Live, Laugh, Lounge [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Saturday, Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm12:00 am

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Chill downtime with fellow fae, BYO-snacks
    • Arrive whenever, depart whenever
    • Host: Oracle

Tuesday, Jan 20
  • 🌞 Sun enters ♒ Aquarius

    Tuesday, Jan 20

Friday, Jan 23
  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Jan 23 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the queens together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Saturday, Jan 24
  • ✏️ Gatherette Planning & Prep Open Hours

    Saturday, Jan 24 @ 2:00 pm7:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • A drop-in space to meet up with your groups to work on Gatherette projects & preparations
    • All welcome, come & go as you need
    • Host: Oracle

  • Dragonheart ♒ Aquarius Birthday

    Saturday, Jan 24

Sunday, Jan 25
  • 🧶 WitchCraft! [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Sunday, Jan 25 @ 2:00 pm5:00 pm

    • at Raven’s Hearth [+18]
    • Whether it is coloring, crafting, or working on your craft project
    • Available for use: crayons, markers, coloring books, rocks, metal wire, chainmaille
    • Hosts: Polaris & Access

Tuesday, Jan 27
  • Announcement 📢 Supporting Indigenous, Trans, BIPOC, and Anarchist Chicago

    Tuesday, Jan 27

    • I’m excited to announce the launch of 4 new resource pages dedicated to supporting Indigenous, Trans, BIPOC, and Anarchist communities in Chicago & beyond
    • You can find all 4 pages under the Supporting Other Organizations section on the Resource Library page of ChiRadFae.com: https://ChiRadFae.com/library
    • Contact: Oracle

Wednesday, Jan 28
  • 🔮 Psychic Library [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Wednesday, Jan 28 @ 7:30 pm10:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Doors close at 8pm, BYO-divination tool
    • Come prepared to give a reading, and get a reading
    • Host: Oracle

  • Announcement 📢 Seeking Qigong Students

    Wednesday, Jan 28

    • I need practice hours for my teacher training so I’m going to be offering a weekly class for free. Qigong is a Chinese movement-based health practice appropriate for all bodies. The practice is done standing, is good for finding balance in life, and benefits overall health. Please reach out with your availability if interested.
    • Contact: Mother Damndst UltraViolet (Yuvi)

Thursday, Jan 29
  • 🎲 Boardgames at Big Chicks

    Thursday, Jan 29 @ 6:00 pm10:00 pm

    • at Big Chicks [+21]
    • Bring your fav game or enjoy one of the provided games
    • Purchase of food or drink item required
    • Host: Lucky☆, event by Big Chicks

Friday, Jan 30
  • Announcement 📢 How to Get 🔔 Events & Annoucements Without Using Signal

    Friday, Jan 30

    • For some folks, checking Signal for Events & Announcements can feel overwhelming, but staying connected shouldn’t be a drain!
    • Did you know that you can also stay informed through a subscribable digital calendar, or a regularly updated text document?! All of these options are available on the START page of our community site: https://ChiRadFae.com/start
    • Contact: Oracle

  • 👨🏻‍🦰 BIG Dreams, sm spaces

    Friday, Jan 30 @ 7:00 pm12:00 am

    • at The Crockpot (Parfàe’s Tiny Studio Apt) [+21]
    • PARFÀE leaves till june and says bye to her blessed shoebox studio
    • A big-empty apt party in the smallest-fucking-space!
    • Host: Parfàe

Saturday, Jan 31
  • ✏️ Gatherette Planning & Prep Open Hours

    Saturday, Jan 31 @ 2:00 pm7:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • A drop-in space to meet up with your groups to work on Gatherette projects & preparations
    • All welcome, come & go as you need
    • Host: Oracle

  • Announcement 📢 The Dreaming at WanderHaus is now a No-Devices Safe Space

    Saturday, Jan 31

    • We’ve removed the smart speaker & tablet from the room, and we’re asking folks to leave their phones & other devices elsewhere before entering.
    • We’ve also added a white noise machine outside the door to protect sensitive conversations happening in the Dreaming.
    • Contact: Oracle

Sunday, Feb 1
  • Mugsie ♒ Aquarius Birthday

    Sunday, Feb 1

  • ✨ Full Moon Magic & Mingle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Sunday, Feb 1 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Ritual at 8pm, with hangouts to follow, BYO-snacks
    • Please be respectful if arriving during ritual
    • Ritual Host: Courage, Mingle Host: Oracle

Wednesday, Feb 4
Thursday, Feb 5
  • 🎵 Singing Circle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Thursday, Feb 5 @ 7:00 pm8:30 pm

    • at Rogue House [+18]
    • All skill levels welcome; bring a song to share if you’d like!
    • Hosts: Yarrow, Moth

Saturday, Feb 7
  • ✏️ Gatherette Planning & Prep Open Hours

    Saturday, Feb 7 @ 2:00 pm7:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • A drop-in space to meet up with your groups to work on Gatherette projects & preparations
    • All welcome, come & go as you need
    • Host: Oracle

  • Howl ♒ Aquarius Birthday

    Saturday, Feb 7

Sunday, Feb 8
  • 💃 Funkstick

    Sunday, Feb 8 @ 6:00 pm1:00 am

    • at Jackhammer [+21]
    • NOTAFLOF, sliding scale tickets
    • Host: Connie Kway-Lewd

Tuesday, Feb 10
  • 🍲 Potluck EXPRESS! [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Tuesday, Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm9:30 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • NOTE: this will be a shorter potluck than usual, with Winter Gatherette happening a few days later!
    • Bring an entrée or side (vegan preferred), NOTAFLOF
    • Cash 4 food? Donate by 5pm (msg Oracle)
    • Host: Lucky☆ & Oracle

Thursday, Feb 12
Friday, Feb 13
  • Announcement 📢 Listen to the Music from the Walk the Hall Fashion Ball

    Friday, Feb 13

    🎵 Listen to all 33 amazing tracks made by Marzipan for last night’s Walk the Hall Fashion Ball – they are now available on ChiRadFae.com – https://ChiRadFae.com/walk-ball-2026

Saturday, Feb 14
  • Fannie Paque ♒ Aquarius Birthday

    Saturday, Feb 14

Wednesday, Feb 18
  • 🕺 Ecstatic Dance

    Wednesday, Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm10:00 pm

    • at Hairpin Arts Center [all ages]
    • Bringing Faerie Magic to Ecstatic Dance ✨
    • DM Flare for carpool, event is $15 – $25, NOTAFLOF
    • Host: Flare, event by Rhythm Sanctuary

  • Announcement 📢 Come Celebrate My Chicagoversary

    Wednesday, Feb 18

    • This Saturday (2/21) I am celebrating the 3 years I’ve lived here! Join me at Charmer’s Café, 1PM, this Saturday. Just kickin’ back with friends as I do every year to celebrate. It is a mixed company of fae and non-fae folk. It’s on 1500 West Jarvis Ave, so I hope to see you there. 💖
    • Contact: Courage

  • Announcement 📢 Virtual Heart Circle is once again OPEN!

    Wednesday, Feb 18

    • Thanks to two faeries who stepped up to steward the room: Ampersand & Flare! Thank you both for agreeing to do this work!
    • Virtual Heart Circle Guidelines and a link to join this room may be found at https://ChiRadFae.com
    • Contact: Playful

Thursday, Feb 19
  • Announcement 📢 New Post – Guidance for Inviting New Faeries

    Thursday, Feb 19

    • A guide chock-full of compassionate advice for folks who want to bring their friends to the faeries
    https://ChiRadFae.com/inviting-new-faeries
    • Contact: Oracle

  • Kyle ♓ Pisces Birthday

    Thursday, Feb 19

  • 🌞 Sun enters ♓ Pisces

    Thursday, Feb 19

Friday, Feb 20
  • Announcement 📢 New Event: Just a Heart Circle

    Friday, Feb 20

    • Heart Circles are deeply powerful faerie magic – healing, restorative, and transformative for everyone involved – so please join us for this event!
    • We’re meeting for a standalone Heart Circle at WanderHaus on Mon, March 2nd @ 7:30pm – 10pm (circle starts at 8pm)
    • see also: https://ChiRadFae.com/heart-circle-guidance
    • Contact: Flare

  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Feb 20 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the queens together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Saturday, Feb 21
  • ☕ Courage's Chicagoversary

    Saturday, Feb 21 @ 1:00 pm5:00 pm

    • at Charmers Cafe [all ages]
    • Come celebrate 3 of Chicago years with me!
    • Just chillin’ bu grabbing some coffee and grub at a cafe.
    • CharmersCafe.com
    • Host: Courage

  • 💞 Live, Laugh, Lounge [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Saturday, Feb 21 @ 7:00 pm12:00 am

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Chill downtime with fellow fae, BYO-snacks
    • Arrive whenever, depart whenever
    • Host: Oracle

Sunday, Feb 22
  • 🧶 WitchCraft! [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Sunday, Feb 22 @ 2:00 pm5:00 pm

    • at Raven’s Hearth [+18]
    • Whether it is coloring, crafting, or working on your craft project
    • Available for use: crayons, markers, coloring books, rocks, metal wire, chainmaille
    • Hosts: Polaris & Access

  • Announcement 📢 Updated Full Events Listing

    Sunday, Feb 22

    • The full listing of our Events & Announcements has moved from the Google Doc to our website. It’s now more accessible, while remaining just as secure as before.
    • PS: this is the same info that goes out to our Signal channel, or is available in our Google Calendar / iCal.
    https://ChiRadFae.com/events
    • Contact: Oracle

  • Chandler ♓ Pisces Birthday

    Sunday, Feb 22

Thursday, Feb 26
  • 🎲 Boardgames at Big Chicks

    Thursday, Feb 26 @ 6:00 pm10:00 pm

    • at Big Chicks [+21]
    • Bring your fav game or enjoy one of the provided games
    • Purchase of food or drink item required
    • Host: Lucky☆, event by Big Chicks

  • ☯️ Movie Night

    Thursday, Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm10:00 pm

    • Northside Kung Fu [all ages]
    • Free movie night in Albany Park
    • Snacks provided, or bring your own to share. Talk to Bacchus about optional donation opportunities if inspired, or talk to Sifu about scheduling an intro! 🙂
    https://Northsidekungfu.com
    • Host: Bacchus, Event by: Northside Kung Fu

Friday, Feb 27
  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Feb 27 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the queens together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Saturday, Feb 28
  • 🌱 Garfield Park Conservatory

    Saturday, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm3:00 pm

    • at the Garfield Park Conservatory [all ages]
    • Come explore and immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of nature!
    • Free with a suggested $10 donation. NOTAFLOF!
    https://garfieldconservatory.org
    • Host: Soft Bark the Good Dog

  • 📦 Packing party – Need Some Hands / Hugs [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Saturday, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm9:00 pm

    • at Hereaclitus (BRAT’s micro studio apartment in Des Plaines) [all ages]
    • BRAT needs some help packing, disassembling furniture, boxes, bins, hugs
    • I’m almost done, but need some helpers free clothes, etc!
    • Free, but consider donating to my moving fund
    • Host: BRAT (Hereaclitus)

Sunday, Mar 1
  • 💮 Healing Circle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Sunday, Mar 1 @ 11:00 am4:00 pm

    • at Dovetail Manor [all ages]
    • Doors close at Noon – bring a water bottle; wear comfortable clothing
    • Co-creative afternoon in a quiet, sober space. No stress, do less
    • Hosts: Mother Damndst & Buttons

Monday, Mar 2
  • 💞 Just a Heart Circle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Monday, Mar 2 @ 7:30 pm10:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Heart Circle starts at 8pm
    • Arrive when you can, depart when you need
    • Host: Flare

Tuesday, Mar 3
  • ✨ Full Moon Magic & Mingle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Tuesday, Mar 3 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Ritual at 8pm, with hangouts to follow, BYO-snacks
    • Please be respectful if arriving during ritual
    • Ritual Host: Dragonheart, Mingle Host: Oracle

Wednesday, Mar 4
  • 🕺 Ecstatic Dance

    Wednesday, Mar 4 @ 7:30 pm10:00 pm

    • at Hairpin Arts Center [all ages]
    • Bringing Faerie Magic to Ecstatic Dance ✨
    • DM Flare for carpool, event is $15 – $25, NOTAFLOF
    • Host: Flare, event by Rhythm Sanctuary

Thursday, Mar 5
  • 🎵 Singing Circle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Thursday, Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm8:30 pm

    • at Rogue House [+18]
    • All skill levels welcome; bring a song to share if you’d like!
    • Hosts: Yarrow & Access

  • Announcement 📢 Mutual Aid Application Opens Thur, March 5, at 4pm!

    Thursday, Mar 5

    • The Chicago Rad Fae Mutual Aid fund opens grant application Thur, March 5, at 4pm! Last year we funded all grants in just a few hours. $100 requests or less with need prioritized. Applications reviewed within 72 hours and paid ASAP. Details and grant questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bfcnrqz5Wh5CmRS_GtmqH0xNkfRYLR3mNQDq9urFVl0/
    • Grant Application: https://forms.gle/MBRiohUW2U2Hpcso6
    • Contact: Io (Wild Spirit), Howl, or Dragonheart

Friday, Mar 6
  • Announcement 📢 Tentative Spring Gathering Dates

    Friday, Mar 6

    • The TENTATIVE dates for Spring Gathering at the Mountain are Tue, Apr 28th to Mon, May 4th.
    • These dates are not final, and subject to change without notice. We’ll share more concrete information once it becomes available.
    • Contact: Oracle

  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Mar 6 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the queens together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

  • 🪩 Impromptu Party

    Friday, Mar 6 @ 7:00 pm1:00 am

    • at Dovetail Manor [+21]
    • BYO-(stuff). Arrival anytime after 7pm is cool.
    • Hosts: Yuvi & Parfàe

Saturday, Mar 7
  • 💅🏼 Ampersand's Drag Debut at COH

    Saturday, Mar 7 @ 7:00 pm11:00 pm

    • at the Center on Halsted [+18]
    • Come see Ampersand make his singing drag debut!
    • One night, two shows: 7pm & 9pm
    • Ticket required, $30 https://www.cgmc.org/2026-events/lnl
    • Host: Ampersand, Event by: Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus

  • Adorable ♓ Pisces Birthday

    Saturday, Mar 7

Tuesday, Mar 10
  • 🍲 Potluck [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Tuesday, Mar 10 @ 7:00 pm11:30 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Bring an entrée or side (vegan preferred), NOTAFLOF
    • Cash 4 food? Donate by 5pm (msg Oracle)
    • Host: Oracle

Friday, Mar 13
  • Announcement 📢 Welcome Home Patches / Buttons

    Friday, Mar 13

    • Patches is returning home from the Costa Rican jungle with a new name and a new zest for life. Swing by for some gags & giggles. Hugs & kisses encouraged.
    • Contact: Yuvi & Patches

  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Mar 13 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the queens together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Saturday, Mar 14
  • 🔮 Psychic Library [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Saturday, Mar 14 @ 7:30 pm10:00 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Doors close at 8pm, BYO-divination tool
    • Come prepared to give a reading, and get a reading
    • Host: Oracle

  • Announcement 📢 Spring Gathering Registration Open

    Saturday, Mar 14

    • Gathering on the Mountain will happen Tuesday, April 28 – Monday, May 4.
    • Registration link available upon request (contact Oracle or a trusted faerie friend)
    • IMPORTANT: only share the registration form with trusted fæmily and friends, do not post it anywhere online or on social media.
    • Contact: Oracle

Sunday, Mar 15
  • Adrian ♓ Pisces Birthday

    Sunday, Mar 15

  • 💃 Funkstick

    Sunday, Mar 15 @ 6:00 pm1:00 am

    • at Jackhammer [+21]
    • NOTAFLOF, sliding scale tickets
    • Host: Connie Kway-Lewd

Wednesday, Mar 18
  • 🕺 Ecstatic Dance

    Wednesday, Mar 18 @ 7:30 pm10:00 pm

    • at Hairpin Arts Center [all ages]
    • Bringing Faerie Magic to Ecstatic Dance ✨
    • DM Flare for carpool, event is $15 – $25, NOTAFLOF
    • Host: Flare, event by Rhythm Sanctuary

  • Feral ♓ Pisces Birthday

    Wednesday, Mar 18

Thursday, Mar 19
  • 💞 Live, Laugh, Lounge [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Thursday, Mar 19 @ 7:00 pm12:00 am

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Chill downtime with fellow fae, BYO-snacks
    • Arrive whenever, depart whenever
    • Host: Oracle

Friday, Mar 20
  • Bunny ♓ Pisces Birthday

    Friday, Mar 20

  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Mar 20 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the queens together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Saturday, Mar 21
  • 🌎 Global Energy Shifting & Raising

    Saturday, Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm12:03 pm

    • at wherever you are! [all ages]
    • People around the globe will be participating in a mass energy raising
    • chant / call-in “Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect”
    • Host: Playful

  • Pregnant Sacrilege ♈ Aries Birthday

    Saturday, Mar 21

  • 🌞 Sun enters ♈ Aries

    Saturday, Mar 21

Sunday, Mar 22
  • 🐟 Feral Birthday Brunch & Lounge

    Sunday, Mar 22 @ 2:00 pm8:00 pm

    • at Scrod’s Home (Name TBD) [+21]
    • Celebrating a water signs life transitions!
    • Bring brunch items or mimosas, dress in fabulous pjs, and watch campy films for Feral’s bday
    • Host: Feral

  • 💐 Ostara Ritual / Potluck

    Sunday, Mar 22 @ 5:00 pm10:00 pm

    • at Wave’s Home [all ages]
    • 5pm Potluck; 6:30pm Heart Circle; 8pm Ritual & Bonfire
    • Bring new seeds, literal or metaphorical to plant
    • https://gath.io/Y9xKIBbAU_Ju9bhnyW3Uj
    • Host: Wave / Dawn

Tuesday, Mar 24
  • Announcement 📢 Summer Gatherette 2026

    Tuesday, Mar 24

    Summer Gatherette 2026
    a brand new summer event held in Chicago!

    Get ready to experience an all-new, shimmering Summer Tour through Chicago from Thursday, July 30th to Monday, August 3rd. This magical, city-wide Summer Gatherette journey will feature gatherings, rituals, and events hosted across several outdoor locations and local fae homes. Whether you are called to lakeside hangouts, yoga, workshops, dance parties, heart circles, or more – our community created, come-and-go experience is here for you!  Keep your calendars clear for this celebration of our community’s love, spirit, and connection.

    More specific details and calendar updates will be shared as the sun climbs higher, so start preparing your open hearts and fancy drag for a dazzling Summer Tour to remember.

Wednesday, Mar 25
  • Announcement 📢 New & Updated Resource Library Pages

    Wednesday, Mar 25

    Our community site has grown quite a bit in the past few months. Below are all of the new or updated pages in our Resource Library since the start of the year.

    Spellcraft Creation Guide [NEW]
    https://www.chiradfae.com/spellcraft-creation-guide
    • A powerful guide to designing effective spells by aligning specific intentions with energetic focuses and physical actions – an especially useful resource for anyone wanting to host a Full Moon Magic & Mingle.

    Simple Guide to Creating Mantras [NEW]
    https://www.chiradfae.com/creating-mantras
    • A structured method for developing and practicing short, present-tense mantras to support long-term psychological rewiring.

    Centering the In-Person Community [NEW]
    https://www.chiradfae.com/centering-in-person
    • An opinion piece encouraging the community to prioritize face-to-face connection, offering guidance on transitioning digital conflicts into more nuanced, in-person resolutions.

    The Cost of Avoidance: How Refusing Resolution Erodes Community [NEW]
    https://www.chiradfae.com/the-cost-of-avoidance/
    • An article exploring how avoiding accountability and conflict resolution shifts emotional labor onto the wider group without their consent, and destabilizes communal spaces.

    The Shadow of Therapy-Speak: When Safety & Boundaries Become Tools of Avoidance [NEW]
    https://www.chiradfae.com/therapy-speak-shadows/
    • An analysis identifying how therapeutic concepts can be misused as defensive walls to bypass accountability, stall interpersonal growth, and stime conflict resolution.

    Heart Circle Guidance [UPDATED]
    https://www.chiradfae.com/heart-circle-guidance/
    • The core principles and facilitator responsibilities required to maintain a safe and respectful environment for Heart Circles.

    Chicago Native Land Acknowledgement [UPDATED]
    https://www.chiradfae.com/land-acknowledgement/
    • This statement recognizes the Council of the Three Fires and other indigenous nations as the traditional stewards of the land we inhabit.

    General Ritual Outline [UPDATED]
    https://www.chiradfae.com/general-ritual-outline/
    • A resource document providing a flexible framework and creative inspiration for crafting meaningful community rituals.

    Interested in making your own contribution to our site? Reach out to Oracle.

Thursday, Mar 26
  • 🎲 Boardgames at Big Chicks

    Thursday, Mar 26 @ 6:00 pm10:00 pm

    • at Big Chicks [+21]
    • Bring your fav game or enjoy one of the provided games
    • Purchase of food or drink item required
    • Host: Lucky☆, event by Big Chicks

  • ☯️ Movie Night

    Thursday, Mar 26 @ 7:00 pm10:00 pm

    • at Northside Kung Fu [all ages]
    • Watch a classic Kung Fu flick at a Kung Fu school in Albany Park!
    • The ambiance! The intrigue! Ignite your year of the fire horse! Faeries may optionally join Bacchus in casting a warrior’s luck spell with cash money (luck spell is NOTAFLOF)
    http://www.Northsidekungfu.com
    • Host: Bacchus, Event by: Northside Kung Fu

Friday, Mar 27
  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Mar 27 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the queens together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Saturday, Mar 28
  • Announcement 📢 AI use at Full Moon Magic & Mingle

    Saturday, Mar 28

    • At the FMM&M on April 1st we will use AI as an assistant in crafting that evening’s ritual. As always, you are invited to participate in whatever way you see fit.
    • I recognize the complex societal impacts of AI, and intend to use it mindfully to bolster our creative reach while maintaining our human connection, accountability, and sovereignty. We’ll be using AI to delegate tasks so we can focus our presence on casting spells and finding bliss.
    • Contact: Oracle

  • Ember ♈ Aries Birthday

    Saturday, Mar 28

  • Hades ♈ Aries Birthday

    Saturday, Mar 28

Sunday, Mar 29
  • 🧶 WitchCraft! [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Sunday, Mar 29 @ 2:00 pm5:00 pm

    • at Raven’s Hearth [+18]
    • Whether it is coloring, crafting, or working on your craft project
    • Available for use: crayons, markers, coloring books, rocks, metal wire, chainmaille
    • Hosts: Polaris & Access

Tuesday, Mar 31
  • Coil ♈ Aries Birthday

    Tuesday, Mar 31

Wednesday, Apr 1
  • ✨ April Fools Edition! – Full Moon Magic & Mingle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Wednesday, Apr 1 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Fun & Silly Ritual at 8pm, with hangouts to follow, BYO-snacks
    • Please be respectful if arriving during ritual
    • Ritual Host: Oracle, Mingle Host: Oracle

Thursday, Apr 2
  • Announcement 📢 April Fools Ritual Tools Now Available for All

    Thursday, Apr 2

    • Thanks to everyone who came out to last night’s April Fools Edition of Full Moon Magic & Mingle! It was an absolute blast getting to laugh and celebrate bliss with y’all!
    • The custom tools we used last night are now available for anyone who wants to give them a try, or use them in their practice. Please reach out to me for more information.
    • Contact: Oracle

Friday, Apr 3
  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Apr 3 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the queens together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Saturday, Apr 4
  • ⛺ Spring Gathering 101 [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Saturday, Apr 4 @ 7:30 pm9:30 pm

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Basic info, popular tips, Q&A
    • Attended before? Share your experiences!
    • Host: Oracle

Sunday, Apr 5
Tuesday, Apr 7
  • ☯️ Zen Sunrise Beach Movement

    Tuesday, Apr 7 @ 6:30 am7:00 am

    • at Hollywood / Osterman Beach [all ages]
    • Sunrise Martial Arts movement & breathing focus
    • Host: Bacchus, Event by: Holistic Kung Fu (Bacchus’s Project)

  • 🎵 Singing Circle [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Tuesday, Apr 7 @ 7:00 pm9:00 pm

    • at Rogue House [+18]
    • All skill levels welcome; bring a song to share if you'd like!
    • Hosts: Yarrow & Access

Wednesday, Apr 8
  • ☯️ Zen Sunrise Beach Movement

    Wednesday, Apr 8 @ 6:30 am7:00 am

    • at Hollywood / Osterman Beach [all ages]
    • Sunrise Martial Arts movement & breathing focus
    • Host: Bacchus, Event by: Holistic Kung Fu (Bacchus’s Project)

  • Olive Kay ♈ Aries Birthday

    Wednesday, Apr 8

Thursday, Apr 9
  • ☯️ Zen Sunrise Beach Movement

    Thursday, Apr 9 @ 6:30 am7:00 am

    • at Hollywood / Osterman Beach [all ages]
    • Sunrise Martial Arts movement & breathing focus
    • Host: Bacchus, Event by: Holistic Kung Fu (Bacchus’s Project)

  • 💞 Live, Laugh, Lounge [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Thursday, Apr 9 @ 7:00 pm12:00 am

    • at WanderHaus [+18]
    • Chill downtime with fellow fae, BYO-snacks
    • Arrive whenever, depart whenever
    • Host: Oracle

Friday, Apr 10
  • 👑 Go Tuck Yourself [by Fae 💕 for Fae]

    Friday, Apr 10 @ 7:30 pm12:00 am

    • at Rogue House [+21]
    • Watch the queens together, and bring snacks
    • Episode starts at 8pm
    • Host: Wild Spirit

Saturday, Apr 11
  • 🦋 Celebrating Buttons & Welcoming Patches

    Saturday, Apr 11 @ 7:30 pm11:30 pm

    • at Dovetail Manor [+21]
    • Let’s celebrate my transformation in Costa Rica with cozy hangs
    • Relaxed evening to reconnect. Feel free to bring snack or bev to share
    • Hosts: Buttons/Patches & Yuvi

Sunday, Apr 12
  • Announcement 📢 Spring Gathering Resources

    Sunday, Apr 12

    • Are you going to Spring Gathering on the Mountain? We have a ton of helpful resources on our site to make your trip much easier, including: a Gathering Packing List, the Good Gathering Guide, Know Your Rights if the Police Stop Your Vehicle, and more!
    https://ChiRadFae.com/spring-gathering-at-the-mountain
    • Contact: Oracle