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Sunday, November 1, 2026
The late-night Sunday dance party with throwbacks, hip-hop, and today's hottest hits. No cover all night, starting at 10pm.
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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.
Monthly
Wed, Oct 28
7 PM - 9 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago

Thu, Oct 29
8 PM - 12 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.
Monthly
Fri, Oct 30
12 AM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago

Fri, Oct 30
9 PM - 11 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago

Fri, Oct 30
11:30 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
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