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Friday, August 7, 2026
Set times TBA. Boogie Wonderland is Hydrate's Market Days weekend celebration on North Halsted with DJ sets across the club. Full schedule to be announced by the venue.
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Thu, Jul 23
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 24
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, Jul 24
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 25
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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