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Saturday, August 22, 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, Aug 16
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 16
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 17
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, Aug 20
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.
WeeklyThu, Aug 20
9:30 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Drag show at Hydrate on Halsted, Thu Aug 20. Meet and greet 9pm, show 9:30pm, $5 cover.
Fri, Aug 21
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.
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