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Sunday, September 27, 2026
The River Kitchen and Bar hosts a weekly Sunday drag brunch in Lakeview with three seatings at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Each seating pairs a full drag show with bottomless mimosas, Bloody Marys, domestic beer and well cocktails, and the performer lineup rotates week to week. Reserve a table on Tock. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Thu, Oct 8
7 PM - 9:30 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago

Sun, Oct 11
4 PM - 9 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
Boys Day Out takes over Nobody's Darling in Andersonville for a Sunday afternoon and evening, 4pm to 9pm.

Thu, Oct 15
6 PM - 8 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago

Sat, Oct 17
8 PM - 11 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
Soul returns to Nobody's Darling Oct 17 — R&B, funk, and soul classics from 8-11pm at Andersonville's award-winning cocktail bar.

Sun, Oct 18
6:30 PM - 10 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago

Wed, Oct 21
6 PM - 9 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Undercover Wrestler meets at Sidetrack every third Wednesday 6-9pm — a free social for wrestlers and fans with gear encouraged and clothes check.
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