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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Hydrate's Thursday throwback where the dance floor goes full 80's and 90's alternative, with drag and DJ sets running late into the night.
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Fri, Oct 16
12 AM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Fri, Oct 16
9 PM - 11 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Sat, Oct 17
12 AM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Sat, Oct 17
9 PM - 11 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Weekly Saturday drag revue at Hydrate Nightclub Chicago — resident queens perform 9 to 11pm before the dance floor takes over for the night.
MonthlySat, Oct 17
11 PM - 5 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Sun, Oct 18
2 PM - 10 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Hydrate Nightclub's weekly Sunday party in Chicago kicks off at 2pm and runs all afternoon into the night — Boystown's most reliable Sunday out.
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