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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 11
8 AM - 10 PM
Jackson Park, Chicago
Legendary Black & queer house-music picnic in Jackson Park, Chicago, July 11.
Sat, Jul 11
11 AM - 3 PM
Lark Restaurant & Bar, Chicago
Saturday drag brunch at Lark in Northalsted, Chicago: rotating themed shows from local queens with a bottomless brunch package, 11am to 3pm.
Weekly
Sat, Jul 11
11 AM - 2 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
Christmas in July Bottomless Drag Brunch at Kit Kat Lounge is a holiday-themed Sat-Sun drag brunch in Chicago's Boystown with the Kit Kat Divas.
Weekly
Sat, Jul 11
12 PM - 3 PM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Weekly Saturday dog-friendly happy hour in Chicago. No cover, half-off drafts, cheap beer & shots, free dog treats. Gay bar patio social.
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