Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, July 11, 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 5
2 PM - 4 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Hydrate's weekly Sunday Funday in Chicago — an all-afternoon-into-night party kicking off at 2pm and running late into the evening.
WeeklySun, Jul 5
10 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Weekly late-night Sunday dance party at Hydrate Nightclub in Chicago — throwbacks, hip-hop and today's hottest hits from 10pm. No cover all night.
WeeklyMon, Jul 6
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Weekly Monday drag show at Hydrate Nightclub in Chicago — hosted by Ms. Ruff N Stuff with beats by Martin. Doors at 8pm, show at 10:30pm.
WeeklyFri, 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.
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