NAME Bamb Banks
AGE 24
HOMETOWN Houston, Texas.
DRAG INSPIRATION "Black women are my inspirations."
FAVORITE NUMBER "Unlock It" by Kim Petras.
WHEN DID YOU BEGIN DOING DRAG? "Almost 2 years ago."
WHERE CAN WE CATCH YOU? Berlin for Drag Matinee, Plot Twist, Off-Book, The Function and Femme's Room; Beauty Bar every 2nd/4th Wednesday for Fabitat.
FUN FACT "I have of rats and rollercoasters."
SOCIAL MEDIA @Bambi.banks on Instagram; @itsbambibanks on Twitter
Regular drag shows in and around Chicago.
To include your show in our listings, please submit info to kirk@windycitymediagroup.com .
Mondays
Chicago's Best Worst Drag Show, hosted by Arby Barbie, weekly, 2 a.m., no cover. The Jackhammer Complex, 6406 N. Clark St.
Vamp, featuring Mimi Marks, hosted by Mercedes Tyler, weekly, 11 p.m., no cover. Progress Bar, 3359 N. Halsted St.
Lipstick & Mascara, hosted by Mz. Ruff 'n Stuff, weekly, 11:30 p.m., no cover. Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted St.
Plot Twist, hosted by T-Rex, every 3rd Monday, 10:30 p.m., Berlin, 954 W. Belmont Ave.
Tuesdays
Killer Babes, hosted by Lady Ivory, every 3rd Tues., 10 p.m. @mosphere, 5355 N. Clark St.
Roscoe's Drag Race, Chicago's longest-running amateur weekly drag competition hosted by Frida Lay, Roscoe's, 3356 N. Halsted St.
Dixie Wins a Talent Show ( while Alexis Bevels stage-manages ), featuring Dixie Lynn Cartwright and Alexis Bevels, a showcase for local drag queens, performance artists and comedians, last Tues. of the month, 9:30 p.m., Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St.
Wednesdays
Honeys on Halsted, hosted by Mimi Marks and Mz. Ruff 'n Stuff, weekly, 11:30 p.m., no cover. Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted St.
All Things Beyonce, hosted by Dixie Lynn Cartwright, featuring Dida Ritz, Saya Naomi and guest queens, 2nd or 3rd Wed. of the month, 9 p.m., Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St.
The Baton Show Lounge, shows weekly at 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. 436 N. Clark St.
Thursdays
Babes In Boyland, featuring Monica Beverly Hillz, Lila Star, Teri Yaki and Otter Cha�����s, weekly, 1 a.m., no cover. The Jackhammer Complex, 6406 N. Clark St.
Sirens of Splash, featuring Lila Star, Mimi Marks, Aura Mayari and Silky, weekly, 9 p.m., no cover. Splash Chicago, 3339 N. Halsted St.
POP ROCKS, dance party with drag from Alexis Bevels and Saya Naomi, get on stage to Win with Dixie Lynn Cartwright, weekly, 9 p.m., Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St.
Body Beautiful, hosted by Danika Bone't and Alexandrea Diamond, 4th Thu. of each month, shows at 11:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., no cover. Charlie's, 3726 N. Broadway
The Baton Show Lounge, shows weekly at 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. 436 N. Clark St.
Fridays
Beauties and Beaus, hosted by Naysha Lopez, Mimi Marks and Mz. Ruff 'n Stuff, weekly, 9:30 p.m., no cover. Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted St.
Dining With the Divas, featuring Angel LeBare and CeeCee LaRouge, shows weekly at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Hamburger Mary's Oak Park, 155 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, Ill.
The Baton Show Lounge, shows weekly at 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. 436 N. Clark St.
Saturdays
Drag Matinee, hosted by T-Rex, weekly, 10:30 p.m., Berlin, 954 W. Belmont Ave.
#POPular, featuring 2018 Fan Favorite Tiffany Diamond, hosted by Veronica Pop, weekly, shows at 10:30 p.m., Charlie's, 3726 N. Broadway
Beauties and Beaus, hosted by Naysha Lopez, Mimi Marks and Mz. Ruff 'n Stuff, weekly, 9:30 p.m., no cover. Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted St.
Drag shows at Manuevers: 1st Sat.: Raven's Ravishing Revue, hosted by Raven Samore; 2nd Sat.: The Dymond Standard, hosted by Diamond Calloway; 3rd Sat.: Diva's Den, hosted by Sasha Love; 4th Sat.: Noche Latina, hosted by Aleyna Couture. All shows at 11:30 p.m., no cover. Maneuvers, 118 E. Jefferson St., Joliet
Stardust, hosted by Natasha Douglas, 1st Sat. ( starting Nov. 2018 ), 8:30-10:30 p.m. @mosphere, 5355 N. Clark St.
Sofia's Dragtacular Review, hosted by Sofia Saffire, every 2nd Sat., 10:30 p.m., Shakers on Clark, 3160 N. Clark St.
Ashley Morgan Presents A Drag Revue, featuring Coco Sho-Nell, Dominique Diamond, Vivian Dejour and Juan M. Wette, hosted by Ashley Morgan, every 3rd Sat., 9:30 p.m. seating, $5 suggested donation, The Call Bar, 1547 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
6 Queens 1 Diva, hosted by Muffy Fishbasket, every 4rd Sat., 10 p.m., $5 cover, The Call Bar, 1547 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Dining With the Divas, featuring Angel LeBare and CeeCee LaRouge, shows weekly at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Hamburger Mary's Oak Park, 155 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, Ill.
The Baton Show Lounge, shows weekly at 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. 436 N. Clark St.
Sundays
Reinas de la Casa, featuring Windy Breeze, Veronica Pop, Zafina Hasheesh and Danika Bone't, hosted by Alexandrea Diamond, 2nd Sun. of each month, shows at 11:30 p.m., 12:30 and 1:30 a.m. Charlie's, 3726 N. Broadway
Angel LeBare's Fish Hatchery, contest for aspiring drag queens, every 4th Sun., 8 p.m. @mosphere, 5355 N. Clark St.
The Baton Show Lounge, shows weekly at 7, 9 and 11 p.m. 436 N. Clark St.