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Sunday, September 13, 2026
Hydrate's all-afternoon-into-night Sunday party kicking off at 2pm and running late.
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Sat, Oct 24
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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Sat, Oct 24
11 PM - 5 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago

Sun, Oct 25
2 PM - 10 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.
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Sun, Oct 25
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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Mon, Oct 26
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.
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Wed, Oct 28
7 PM - 9 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
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