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Saturday, May 30, 2026
Metro Chicago
3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, United StatesSpring 2026 Kitty Kat Ball — a Flip Phone Events drag tour featuring stars of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18, hosted by Angeria Paris VanMichaels. Performances by Nini Coco, Myki Meeks, Darlene Mitchell, and Juicy Love Dion, with Chicago locals Lucy Stoole and Helvetikah Blak. Music by DJ CakePop. Show at 8:15 PM, GA doors 7:15 PM (VIP doors 5:45 PM). 18+. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the ticket link to verify details.
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Sun, Sep 20
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 20
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 20
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.
Weekly
Sun, Sep 20
12 PM - 3 PM
Splash, Chicago
Free hot dogs every Sunday at Splash, a gay bar in Lakeview. Doors open at noon with good vibes and community. Low-key way to start your weekend.
Weekly
Sun, Sep 20
12 PM - 3 PM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Weekly Sunday afternoon at this Andersonville bear bar. Free hot dogs, dog-friendly patio, no cover. Laid-back gay hangout in Chicago.
WeeklySun, Sep 20
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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