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Friday, July 10, 2026
Harold Washington Park, Chicago
5200 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615, United StatesAbout Face Theatre brings its interactive touring show Life OUT Loud: Voices of Pride to Hyde Park's Harold Washington Park, part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks series. Three friends move through stories from LGBTQ+ voices past and present, using monologue and improv to explore inclusive language, boundaries, and self-confidence. A free, all-ages afternoon performance.
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Fri, Jul 17
6 PM - 10 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
The Studio 54 Drag Dinner at Kit Kat Lounge is a disco-themed Fri-Sat drag dinner show in Chicago's Boystown with the Kit Kat Divas.
Weekly
Fri, Jul 17
6:30 PM - 9 PM
Montrose Beach, Chicago
LGBTQ+ beach volleyball league Friday evenings at Montrose Beach, Chicago, through Aug 21.
Fri, Jul 17
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
Weekly drag watch party at Meeting House Tavern in Chicago. Free entry, hosted by Jairo Reyna. Join the community for All Stars Season 11 viewing every Friday.
Weekly
Fri, Jul 17
7 PM - 10 PM
2Bears Tavern Uptown, Chicago
Weekly drag trivia game show hosted by Tia Pet at 2Bears Tavern Uptown. Compete for prizes, enjoy performances, and connect with the queer community every Friday.
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