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Friday, July 10, 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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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
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.

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.
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