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Sunday, August 9, 2026
Chop Shop, Chicago
2033 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United StatesSwifties, this one's for you. The touring Eras Tour (Drag Version) drag brunch lands at Chop Shop in Wicker Park for a morning show, with a cast of queens lip-syncing their way through Taylor Swift's eras album by album. Seating opens early with the show over brunch and mimosas, plus Swiftie trivia games and an audience acoustic-set moment where a brave fan can take the mic. Come in your favorite era and bring friendship bracelets to trade. Reserved seating, so grab tickets ahead.
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Sun, Aug 23
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Women & Children First, Chicago
All-ages Drag Story Hour at Women & Children First, Andersonville, Chicago.
Sun, Aug 23
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.
Sun, Aug 23
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 23
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 23
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 23
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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