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Saturday, July 11, 2026
Steppenwolf 1700 Theater, Chicago
1700 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, United StatesFrom tiny Chicago company Derek Begrudgingly Presents — which stages play versions of movies — comes a drag-and-camp send-up of the early-2000s classic, landing at Steppenwolf's LookOut Series after two sold-out runs at Color Club and a runner-up nod in the Chicago Reader's Best New Play category. Expect drag, a live band, over-the-top acting, and giant DIY cardboard props reimagining Lizzie's Rome adventure — plus an answer to what ever happened to Miranda. Three performances only, July 10-11.
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Sat, Jul 25
9:15 PM - 11 PM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Scarlet celebrates Tylas new album A*POP — played in full at 9:15pm, then all Tyla and FLO until 11pm. Saturday July 25, part of a double album-release night.
Sat, Jul 25
10 PM - 12 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Replay Lakeview throws a tropical Mario Kart night in Boystown with a bracket tournament, guest hosts, DJ JDN and beachy giveaways.
Sat, Jul 25
10 PM - 12 AM
Splash, Chicago
Weekly Saturday late-night dance party at Splash in Chicago.
Weekly
Sat, Jul 25
11 PM - 4 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly Saturday drag show at Charlie's Chicago featuring Bella DeBalle, Pixel, and Persephone Brooklyn with DJ Lightning LuLu. Late-night dance party.
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