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Monday, July 6, 2026
Hydrate's weekly Monday drag show hosted by Ms. Ruff N Stuff, with beats by Martin. Doors at 8pm, show at 10:30pm.
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Thu, Jul 2
9 PM - 3 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago

Fri, Jul 3
7 PM - 9 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
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Sat, Jul 4
9 PM - 11 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
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Sun, Jul 5
2 PM - 4 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
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Sun, Jul 5
10 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
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