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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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Sat, Jul 11
2 PM - 7 PM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Queer art and gift market every Saturday at Jackhammer. Browse affordable work from queer artists, connect with community. $10 suggested donation.
Sat, Jul 11
9 PM - 11 PM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Bear-focused dance party at Jackhammer's basement venue every Saturday. High-energy dancing with DJ sets from Tim Arnold, INRVN, and Glovibes.
Sun, Jul 12
9 PM - 11 PM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Win-Pah Mosh! is a high-energy dance night at Jackhammer in Chicago's Rogers Park, a Sunday event at the Rogers Park leather and bear bar.
Sun, Jul 12
9 PM - 11 PM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Fuzzed is a Sunday night event at Jackhammer in Chicago's Rogers Park, part of the leather and bear bar's rotating weekend lineup.
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