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Friday, July 17, 2026
A polished Friday-night drag showcase at Hydrate, with the club's cast turning it out at 9pm before the dance floor takes over.
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Sat, Jul 11
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, Jul 11
11 PM - 5 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
DJ Ralphi Rosario headlines a late-night dance party at Hydrate Nightclub in Chicago's Boystown on Saturday July 11, 11pm to 5am.
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.
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