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Saturday, July 11, 2026
Megawoof brings its Bearwatch beach-rescue edition to Chicago with DJ Tim Arnold and INRVN plus visuals by Glovibes for a big, burly night out.
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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.
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.
Wed, Jul 15
9 PM - 1 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Weekly Wednesday karaoke at Jackhammer in Rogers Park. High-energy performances, $4 well drinks, and a bold queer community. Hosted by Tim Bell.
WeeklyFri, Jul 17
9 PM - 11 PM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Rockstrap is a Friday night party at Jackhammer in Chicago's Rogers Park, a gear-friendly event at the leather and bear bar.
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