About
Energetic gay dance club with theme nights & open very late.
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What People Say
“Hydrate Nightclub has received mixed reviews, with a star rating of 3.8. While many patrons enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff, there are significant concerns regarding customer service, particularly with bouncers and security practices. Some guests have reported feeling unwelcome or unfairly treated, especially during busy events. Despite these issues, others have praised the music and overall experience, indicating a divide in customer satisfaction.”
Location
Hours
Monday: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday: ClosedToday
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Friday: 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Saturday: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Events at Hydrate Nightclub
92 in the past 90 days
Past events (last 90 days)
May 2026
May
7
TH
The Jump Off w/ George G
08:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
8
DR
Draglicious Drag Revue
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
8
VJ George G at Hydrate Nightclub
11:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
9
LOOK
06:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Event
May
9
Danny Verde at Hydrate Nightclub
11:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
10
FR
Fresh Faces
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
12
Trivia Is A Drag
07:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
12
Mondays are Ruff
08:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
12
TH
The Jump Off w/ George G
08:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
12
FR
Fresh Faces
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
12
MA
Martin
11:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
13
DR
Draglicious Drag Revue
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
13
DA
Dawna Montell (Hydrate Debut)
11:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
14
SU
Sunday Funday
02:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
14
SU
Sunday Funday
02:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
14
Death at the Drag Show
09:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
14
SU
Sunday After Dark
10:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
14
SU
Sunday After Dark
10:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
15
Martin at Hydrate Nightclub
11:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
15
MA
Martin at Hydrate Nightclub
11:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
16
Hydrate Debut of Dawna Montell
11:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Event
May
16
DA
Dawna Montell Debut at Hydrate
11:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Event
May
21
Lube Wrestling: IML Edition
12:00 AMHydrate Nightclub
Adult
May
21
LUBE WRESTLING 1ML EDITION
01:30 AMHydrate Nightclub
Adult
May
22
Saint – Memorial Day Weekend
12:00 AMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
22
AG
Aging Disgracefully
06:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
22
Doorstep Divas present “Aging Disgracefully”
06:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
22
FR
Fresh Faces
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
22
SA
Saint – Memorial Day Weekend
11:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
23
CH
Chicago Drag Showcase
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
23
Nina Flowers – Manhole
11:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
24
Sunday Funday After Dark Dance Party
02:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
24
Pups ‘R Us Memorial Day Weekend Party
10:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Event
May
24
Pups ‘R Us
10:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Event
May
24
MO
Mondays are Ruff
10:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Event
May
24
'H
'Health cuts kill': Chicago coalition joins Seven Days week of action
10:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Event
May
28
CL
Club Flamingo
08:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
28
All Things K-Pop
08:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
29
Roscoe's Smash Burgers
06:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
29
RO
Roscoe's RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11 Viewing Party
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
29
FR
Fresh Faces
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
29
Saint Night at Hydrate
11:30 PMChicago
Party
May
29
SA
Saint
11:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
30
AB
Abel
11:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
30
ABEL at Hydrate Nightclub
11:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
June 2026
Jun
4
Sam Gee - June 4
11:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jun
5
MA
Martin Live at Hydrate
11:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jun
5
MA
Martin Live at Hydrate
11:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jun
6
Sam Gee Live at Hydrate
11:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jun
7
MO
Mondays are Ruff
10:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jun
12
RU
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Watch Party)
06:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jun
12
Saint Night at Hydrate
11:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jun
13
Chris Cox at Hydrate Nightclub
11:00 PMChicago
Party
Jun
18
Club Flamingo with Adam LeBlanc
12:00 AMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jun
18
Death at the Drag Show
09:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jun
19
Ruff Trade Pet & Handler Play
08:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jun
19
All Weekend Pass | Pride Fest Weekend | H2GLOW
10:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jun
19
Jesus Montañez | Pride Fest Friday | H2GLOW
10:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jun
20
Saturday Funday ft Saint | Pride Fest Saturday | H2GLOW
02:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jun
20
Deanne | Pride Fest Saturday | H2GLOW
10:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jun
21
VJ George G Pride Fest After Party at Hydrate
10:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
July 2026
Jul
6
Sunday Funday
02:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
6
Sunday After Dark
10:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
7
MO
Mondays are Ruff
08:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
7
MO
Mondays are Ruff
10:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
9
Club Flamingo (80's & 90's Alternative Night)
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
9
MA
Masterclass Drag Show
06:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
10
DR
Drag Queen Brunch Show
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
10
Roscoe's RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11 Viewing Party
06:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
10
Masterclass Drag Show
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
11
Ralphi Rosario Live DJ Set
11:00 PMRoscoe's Tavern
Drag
Jul
12
XXX Sunday Funday ft. King Noire
02:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
12
Sunday After Dark
10:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
13
MO
Mondays are Ruff
08:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
16
CL
Club Flamingo (80’s & 90’s Alternative Night)
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
16
Club Flamingo (80's & 90's Alternative Night)
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
17
RU
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season Finale Watch Party
06:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
17
Masterclass Drag Show
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
17
Masterclass Drag Show - July 17
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
17
Martin Live at Hydrate
11:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
18
Ed Wood Live at Hydrate
11:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
19
Sunday Funday: SoFo Tap's 15th Anniversary Edition
12:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
19
Sunday After Dark
10:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
22
DR
Draglicious Drag Revue - July 22
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
23
CL
Club Flamingo (80’s & 90’s Alternative Night)
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
23
Club Flamingo (80's & 90's Alternative Night)
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
24
Saint Devera at Hydrate Nightclub
12:00 AMHydrate Nightclub
Party
Jul
24
RU
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Watch Party)
06:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
24
HO
Hot Ash Smokes
07:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
24
Masterclass Drag Show
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
24
MO
Mondays are Ruff - July 24
10:30 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
Jul
25
Ben Bakson at Hydrate Nightclub
11:00 PMGerber/Hart Library & Archives
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