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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Fri, Jul 31
9 PM - 4 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Rough Trade is a Friday night party at Jackhammer in Chicago's Rogers Park, a gear-friendly event at the leather and bear bar.
Sat, Aug 1
9 PM - 5 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Belly Up is a monthly body-positive queer dance night at Jackhammer Chicago. House and alternative DJs, judgment-free space, all bodies welcome.
Monthly
Sun, Aug 2
7 PM - 1 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Babylon is a monthly gay dance party at Jackhammer in Chicago's Rogers Park. High-energy throwback club night celebrating queer dance culture, first Sunday.
Monthly
Wed, Aug 5
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.
WeeklyThu, Aug 6
9 PM - 4 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Pheromone: Market Days is a Thursday dance party at Jackhammer in Chicago's Rogers Park, a Market Days weekend edition at the leather and bear bar.
Thu, Aug 6
9 PM - 4 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Genesis is a Thursday night party at Jackhammer in Chicago's Rogers Park, kicking off Market Days weekend at the leather and bear bar.
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