Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, July 17, 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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Sun, Aug 9
10 AM - 3 PM
Chop Shop, Chicago
Drag brunch tribute to Taylor Swift's eras at Chop Shop, Wicker Park, Chicago — Sun Aug 9, 10am, all ages.
Sun, Aug 9
10:30 AM - 5:30 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.
Sun, Aug 9
11 AM - 3 PM
Lark Restaurant & Bar, Chicago
Sunday drag brunch at Lark in Northalsted, Chicago: rotating themed shows from local queens with a bottomless brunch package, 11am to 3pm.
WeeklySun, Aug 9
11 AM - 4 PM
The River Kitchen and Bar, Chicago
Chicago's Sunday drag brunch at The River Kitchen and Bar in Lakeview, with three seatings at 11am, 1pm and 3pm and bottomless drinks.
WeeklySun, Aug 9
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Chicago Eagle, Chicago
Sunday drag brunch at the Baton Show Lounge inside Chicago Eagle in Uptown. Doors 11:30am, show around noon, all-you-can-eat buffet, hosted by Jourdin Larue.
WeeklySun, Aug 9
12 PM - 2 PM
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, Chicago
Lips Chicago's Sunday gospel drag brunch in the South Loop: a two-hour show with a served entree and bottomless brunch cocktails, seatings around noon.
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