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Thursday, August 6, 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, Jul 31
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.
WeeklySat, Aug 1
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 1
11 PM - 5 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
DJ Nick Stracener plays Hydrate in Chicago's Northalsted, with the set starting at 11pm and dancing until 5am.
Sun, Aug 2
2 PM - 4 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.
WeeklySun, Aug 2
10 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Late-night Sunday dance party at Hydrate Nightclub in Chicago — throwbacks, hip-hop, and the hottest hits with no cover, starting at 10pm every week.
WeeklyMon, Aug 3
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Hydrate's weekly Monday drag show in Chicago, hosted by Ms. Ruff N Stuff with beats by Martin — doors at 8pm, show starts at 10:30pm.
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