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Freshman 15 — Hydrate
About the event
October begins with a new round of Freshman 15, Hydrate’s weekly showcase for Chicago’s up-and-coming drag artists.
About the venue
Hydrate is a gay dance club in Northalsted (Boystown), on the corner of Halsted and Cornelia. It is a place for dancing, with DJs and a proper sound system rather than a quiet bar. It traditionally has no cover before midnight, and the crowd builds from then on…
“Really fantastic dance floor! Went for Club Flamingo and wow. Great sound, great lights, and a really smooth clean dance floor. Actually good dancing possible. Met the owner by accident and he was delightful!” — Venn, Google
“Really fantastic dance floor! Went for Club Flamingo and wow. Great sound, great lights, and a really smooth clean dance floor. Actually good dancing possible. Met the owner by accident and he was delightful!” — Venn, Google
Nearby Hotels
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Our three picks · Chicago
via Stay22Victorian B&B on North Halsted in Northalsted (Boystown), with antique-filled themed suites steps from the gay bars.
Affordable chain hotel on North Broadway in the middle of Boystown, Chicago, walking distance to the Halsted Street gay bars.
32-storey glass Sofitel on East Chestnut Street, steps from the Magnificent Mile and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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