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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Black & Kinky Academy Weekend, Chicago
Chicago, IL, United StatesBlack & Kinky Academy Weekend is a multi-day gathering for the Black & Kinky Academy community — parties, socials, and events across the long weekend. The host hotel is shared with ticket holders only, so check the organizer for the full lineup and tickets.
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Sat, Jul 18
9 AM - 11:30 AM
Nourishing Hope, Chicago
LGBTQ+ community volunteer shift with ChiPride at Nourishing Hope, Chicago, July 18.
Sat, Jul 18
11 AM - 2 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
Burlesque Broadway Bottomless Drag Brunch at Kit Kat Lounge is a theatrical Sat-Sun drag brunch in Chicago's Boystown with the Kit Kat Divas.
WeeklySat, Jul 18
11 AM - 3 PM
Lark Restaurant & Bar, Chicago
Saturday drag brunch at Lark in Northalsted, Chicago: rotating themed shows from local queens with a bottomless brunch package, 11am to 3pm.
Weekly
Sat, Jul 18
12 PM - 4 PM
Roscoe's Tavern, Chicago
Served! Drag Brunch runs every Saturday at Roscoe's Tavern in Chicago's Northalsted, hosted by Batty Davis with two seatings and bottomless mimosas.
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