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SUMMARY:HRC: Queens and Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 20th\n1:00-3:00 pm CST \nWhiskey Girl Tavern\n6318 N Clark St\nChicago\, IL 60660 \nGet ready for a Sunday Funday of laughter\, glitter\, and fierce performances at Queens and Comedy! Join us on July 20th from 1:00-3:00 pm in Chicago for a dazzling Sunday Funday where the wigs are high\, the jokes are sharp\, and the love is unstoppable. \nHosted by the Human Rights Campaign\, this event brings together some of the city’s finest drag performers and hilarious comedians\, all united in one mission: conquering hate with joy and raising funds for LGBTQ+ equality. Whether you’re a comedy connoisseur\, a drag devotee\, or just someone who loves a good time\, you won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening. \nWhat to Expect: \n🌟 Electrifying Drag Performances\n😂 Gut-Busting Stand-Up Comedy\n💖 An Uplifting Afternoon of Unity and Inclusion
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/hrc-queens-and-comedy/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,drag
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SUMMARY:AUTHENTICALLY YOURS A Variety Show Fundraiser for Open Space Arts
DESCRIPTION:AUTHENTICALLY YOURS A Variety Show Fundraiser for Open Space Arts Monday\, July 21 | Doors at 6 PM\, Show at 7 PM Lips Drag Show Palace\, Restaurant & Bar — 2229 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago Join us for a fierce and fabulous night of music\, dance\, drag\, and dazzling talent at AUTHENTICALLY YOU\, a one-of-a-kind variety show celebrating the power of being seen\, heard\, and true to yourself. \nThe talent line-up includes Beckie Menzie\, Kevin Wood\, Robert Ollis\, Jill Renn\, Andy Lanbros\, Androgenique\, Melissa Young\, and Male Spice. The host for the evening is Shalita Cake! This unforgettable evening at Lips — Chicago’s iconic drag show palace — will raise funds to support Open Space Arts’ bold new season\, including the American premiere of GANGSTA BABY\, the acclaimed British stage hit making its U.S. debut this fall. Expect a glittering lineup of performers across genres\, surprise guests\, a splash of sass\, and a whole lot of heart — all in support of queer creativity and culture. \nTickets: \n$100 – “Superstar Circle” (priority seating\, cocktail voucher\, program listing\, and exclusive OSA thank-you gift) \n$175 Superstar Duo (all of the above for a couple) \n$50 – “Fabulous Friend” (general seating and shoutout in the program) \n$25 – “Standing Proud” Bar Seating 100% of proceeds benefit Open Space Arts’ mission to uplift marginalized voices through theater\, film fests\, and community-driven arts. Be bold. Be brilliant Authentically Yours.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/authentically-yours-a-variety-show-fundraiser-for-open-space-arts/
LOCATION:Lips Drag Show Palace\, 2229 S Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,cabaret,drag,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Dim Sum & Drag: Bollywood Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Dim Sum & Drag is excited you bring you it’s first ever Bollywood Brunch! Join your favorite Asian drag performers as they bring you the best of Bollywood at Furama (4936 N. Broadway) \nSeating at 12pm
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/dim-sum-drag-bollywood-brunch/
LOCATION:Furama Restaurant\, 4936 North Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:brunch,drag
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SUMMARY:THE REAL BLACK SWANN: Confessions of America’s First Black Drag Queen
DESCRIPTION:RUNS July 18 – 27\n\nThis is the true story of William Dorsey Swann\, former slave who became the Queen of Drag in the late 1800’s . She was also first Queer activist on record . She fought against racism and homophobia. \nAs a matter of fact the things that she was fighting against in 1890 were the same things that we are once again fighting against in 2025. Winner of The International Audience Pick Colchester Fringe 2024 . Winner of The Audience Pick Prague Fringe 2023 . Winner of The Fringe Encore producers pick Cincy Fringe 2022 . Winner of The Doric Wilson Award The Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-real-black-swann-confessions-of-americas-first-black-drag-queen/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,theater-performance
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