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Friday, August 7, 2026
Montrose Beach, Chicago
4400 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60640, United StatesThe Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association runs its LGBTQ+ beach volleyball league Friday evenings at Montrose Beach all summer. Come play or cheer the teams on with the lake as a backdrop.
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Sat, Aug 1
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, Aug 1
11 AM - 3:30 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
Weekly Sunday drag brunch at Kit Kat Lounge in Chicago's Northalsted. Rotating themed shows, cocktails, and brunch with Chicago's gay crowd.
Sat, Aug 1
12 PM - 2 PM
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, Chicago
Lips Chicago's Saturday Dragalicious drag brunch in the South Loop: a two-hour show with a served entree and bottomless brunch cocktails, seatings around noon.
Weekly
Sat, Aug 1
12 PM - 3 PM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Weekly Saturday dog-friendly happy hour in Chicago. No cover, half-off drafts, cheap beer & shots, free dog treats. Gay bar patio social.
Weekly
Sat, Aug 1
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.
Weekly
Sat, Aug 1
1 PM - 5 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Monthly gay tea dance at Sidetrack Chicago. Bear and daddy community, frozen cocktails, no cover charge. Saturdays at this multi-level venue.
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