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Saturday, August 1, 2026
DJ Nick Stracener takes the Hydrate main room for a late one, with the set starting at 11pm and the floor running to 5am. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Thu, Jul 30
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.
WeeklyFri, Jul 31
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.
WeeklySat, Aug 1
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.
WeeklySun, Aug 2
2 PM - 4 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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