Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, May 8, 2026
Join us for Smooch, a high-energy drag show and dance party featuring RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 contestant Utica, alongside performances from Miss Toto, Very Something, Saint Devera, Ryan Gorey, Alterotics, Mizthang, Trinity, Noah Zentz, Amara, Pixel, and Beta Alexxx. This collaborative event presented by Hanky Code Productions, Chicago LSD Radio, and Alterotics brings the heat with live drag, DJ sets, and dancing until dawn in Jackhammer's unapologetic underground space. Get ready for a night of fierce performances and pure queer celebration—grab your tickets through Sickening Events and come ready to dance. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Wed, Sep 16
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.
Weekly
Sat, Sep 19
9 PM - 5 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
GOLDILOXX brings its party to Jackhammer in Chicago for a long Saturday night, 9pm to 5am.
Thu, Sep 24
6 PM - 10 PM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Bear Happy Hour at Jackhammer, Chicago
MonthlyThu, Sep 24
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 2
9 PM - 4 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
The Kennel: Unleashed After Dark | Chicago
MonthlyThu, 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.
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