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Saturday, August 1, 2026
Monthly celebration of body positivity and queer joy. Chubs, chasers, bears, gainers, encouragers, and admirers welcome. Live DJs, dancers, free snacks. Sat 9pm–Sun 5am.
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Thu, Oct 22
6 PM - 10 PM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Bear Happy Hour at Jackhammer, Chicago
Monthly
Thu, Oct 22
9 PM - 4 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Jock Night packs The Hole at Jackhammer Chicago every fourth Thursday — a no-cover, sports-gear dance party running 9pm to 4am.
Monthly
Fri, Oct 23
9 PM - 4 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Monthly leather and kink night in Chicago. Raw, uninhibited dance floor and welcoming queer community. Every Friday at Jackhammer.
MonthlySat, Oct 24
9 PM - 5 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Wed, Oct 28
9 PM - 1 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Weekly gay karaoke night at Jackhammer's leather bar. Sing upstairs or in The Hole. RSVP through Sickening Events. Every Wednesday.
MonthlyFri, Oct 30
9 PM - 4 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
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