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Thursday, July 16, 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, Aug 7
5 PM - 10 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Boogie Wonderland opens Market Days on Hydrate's ViiV Dance Stage, with Ed Wood at 5pm and Deanne from 7:30pm.
Fri, Aug 7
9 PM - 11 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Masterclass Drag Show is Hydrate Nightclub's weekly Friday 9pm drag showcase in Chicago's Boystown, no cover, before the late-night dance party.
WeeklyFri, Aug 7
10 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Isis Muretech plays Hydrate's main room from 10pm to 4am on the Friday of Market Days weekend in Chicago.
Sat, Aug 8
12:30 PM - 10 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Boogie Wonderland Saturday runs 12:30pm to 10pm at Hydrate, with Draglicious drag then Chris Cox, Jeremy Dava and Orel Sabag.
Sat, Aug 8
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.
WeeklySat, Aug 8
10 PM - 5 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Dan Slater headlines Hydrate on Market Days Saturday in Chicago, playing from 10pm to a 5am close.
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