Hydrate Nightclub

Boystown's Saturday night institution — top-tier drag queens performing back-to-back sets of the greatest hits, the kind of show that's equally perfect for a birthday celebration, an anniversary, or just a night out with people who know how to have...

Erick Ibiza brings the kind of energy that hits from the first beat — progressive, tech, and tribal house built to keep the dance floor moving all night. From Guadalajara to stages around the world, he's remixed icons like Donna...

Northalsted's official after-brunch party at Hydrate Nightclub. Every Sunday afternoon starting at 2pm, DJ Laura B keeps the dance floor packed with go-go dancers, cheap drink specials ($3 Bud Lights, $4 wells until 4pm), and free pizza to fuel the...

Every Sunday night at Hydrate, the party shifts into high gear after 10pm with a rotating mix of throwbacks, hip hop, and today's hottest hits. VJ George G keeps the energy moving and the dance floor packed all night long....

Chicago's favorite way to survive Mondays. Every week at Hydrate Nightclub, host Mz Ruff 'N Stuff brings a rotating lineup of fabulous queens for a lively drag showcase, backed by beats from DJ MARTIN keeping the packed dance floor moving...

Thursday night belongs to the dance floor at Midnite Flip — VJ George G spinning pop hits, Latin beats, R&B favorites, throwbacks, and dance videos from midnight to 4 AM. No cover, $6 drinks, and a room that knows how...

Chicago's new Thursday night for dark alternative dance — rotating DJs spinning New Wave, 80's synth-pop, post-punk, indie dance, and underground classics. The kind of alt-night that actually gets the dance floor moving with people who know their music. Hosted...

Celebrate Vanda LaRose's casting on The Boulet Brothers' Dragula with a special edition of Death at the Drag Show. Ten local performers take the stage, and you can upgrade to VIP for a meet-and-greet with Vanda, an Absolut bar, and...

Freshman 15 is a weekly drag competition that turns up the heat every Friday night at Hydrate. With the finale approaching, the pressure's on for a thrilling showcase of local talent under the direction of Headmistress Bambi Banks and faculty...

Birthday beats with a little bite. Martin takes over the Hydrate booth for a Friday-night celebration mixing Top 40, throwback R&B, and pop favorites—the kind of songs that get the whole room moving. Hosted by Boy J and Sativa Diamond...

Hydrate's signature Saturday night drag show brings top-tier entertainers performing the greatest hits for two hours of glitz and glamour. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just looking for a reliably stellar night out, Draglicious delivers the kind of...

The internationally renowned DJ and producer returns to Hydrate with the high-energy sound that's taken him from Chihuahua, Mexico to major clubs across China, Brazil, and beyond. Dance until sunrise with Jesús behind the decks and VJ George G on...