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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Bring your pipes and your sense of humor to Lip Service, Jackhammer's weekly kinky karaoke night where self-expression takes center stage. Whether you're belting out power ballads upstairs in the main bar or getting down in The Hole below, it's the perfect blend of performance, community, and leather bar energy. Get your RSVP in through Sickening Events and come ready to have a good time. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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9 PM - 5 AM
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