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Friday, July 10, 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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Fri, Jul 17
3 PM - 7 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly Friday show tunes party at Sidetrack Chicago. Video dance party, frozen cocktails, drag race viewing, and dancing. Start your weekend with the gay community.
Weekly
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.
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