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Sunday, August 9, 2026
Rooftop TBA, Northalsted
Northalsted, Chicago, IL 60657, United StatesBOOTS brings its Market Days Weekend rooftop party back to Northalsted for an open-air daytime dance session in the heart of the festival, 4 to 10 p.m. Expect the BOOTS crew's signature high-energy crowd and rooftop views just steps from the action. The exact rooftop location and the full lineup are still under wraps — details are on their way. Follow @boots.party for the venue drop and ticket release.
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Sun, Jul 26
10 AM - 12 PM
AIDS Garden Chicago
Trans/GNC fundraiser 5K with Brave Space Alliance at AIDS Garden Chicago, July 26.
Sun, Jul 26
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Women & Children First, Chicago
All-ages Drag Story Hour at Women & Children First, Andersonville, Chicago.
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11 AM - 4 PM
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Chicago's Sunday drag brunch at The River Kitchen and Bar in Lakeview, with three seatings at 11am, 1pm and 3pm and bottomless drinks.
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11 AM - 3 PM
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Sunday drag brunch at Lark in Northalsted, Chicago: rotating themed shows from local queens with a bottomless brunch package, 11am to 3pm.
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