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Saturday, July 18, 2026
A weekly Saturday night drag revue packed with Hydrate's resident queens. Runs 9pm to 11pm before the dance floor takes over.
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Sun, Jul 12
2 PM - 4 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
XXX Sunday Funday featuring King Noire at Hydrate Nightclub in Chicago's Boystown on Sunday July 12, doors at 2pm for the daytime dance party.
WeeklySun, Jul 12
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, Jul 13
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.
WeeklyThu, Jul 16
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.
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