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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Vanda La Rose presents a horror-themed drag spectacular with special guest Louisianna Purchase plus Georgia Rising, Secret Queen and Yuiza Beach. Meet & greet at 9pm, show at 9:30pm.
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Thu, Jul 9
9 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Club Flamingo is Hydrate Nightclub's weekly Thursday 80's & 90's alternative night in Chicago's Boystown, with drag, DJs and dancing until 4am.
Weekly
Fri, Jul 10
7 PM - 9 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Weekly watch party for RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars at Hydrate Nightclub in Chicago — big screen with fans, doors 6:30pm, show at 7pm.
Weekly
Fri, Jul 10
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.
Weekly
Fri, Jul 10
11:30 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
DJ Saint Devera Dance Party at Hydrate Nightclub is a late-night Friday dance party in Chicago's Boystown spinning until 4am.
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