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Saturday, August 8, 2026
Saturday of Boogie Wonderland runs 12:30pm to 10pm on Hydrate's ViiV Dance Stage. The Draglicious Drag Show opens 12:30-3:30pm, followed by Chris Cox 3:30-5:30pm, Jeremy Dava 5:30-7:30pm and Orel Sabag 7:30-10:00pm. 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.
WeeklySat, Aug 1
11 PM - 5 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
DJ Nick Stracener plays Hydrate in Chicago's Northalsted, with the set starting at 11pm and dancing until 5am.
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