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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
A weekly queer country line-dancing night at Whiskey Girl Tavern in Edgewater — beginner lessons up front, open dancing after. Free, all levels welcome, no partner needed.
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Sat, Sep 26
8 PM - 11 PM
Splash, Chicago
Weekly Saturday late-night dance party at Splash in Chicago.
Weekly
Sat, Sep 26
9 PM - 11 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Weekly Saturday drag revue at Hydrate Nightclub Chicago — resident queens perform 9 to 11pm before the dance floor takes over for the night.
WeeklySun, Sep 27
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, Sep 27
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, Sep 27
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, Sep 27
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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