Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Hydrate's all-afternoon-into-night Sunday party kicking off at 2pm and running late.
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Mon, Aug 3
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 6
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 6
10 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Lube Wrestling returns to Hydrate for Market Days, hosted by Sativa Diamond with prizes and DJs until 4am.
Fri, Aug 7
5 PM - 10 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Boogie Wonderland opens Market Days on Hydrate's ViiV Dance Stage, with Ed Wood at 5pm and Deanne from 7:30pm.
Fri, Aug 7
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.
WeeklyFri, Aug 7
10 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Isis Muretech plays Hydrate's main room from 10pm to 4am on the Friday of Market Days weekend in Chicago.
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