Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
GOLDILOXX takes over Jackhammer for a long Saturday night, 9pm to 5am. The bar runs on two levels at the top of Clark Street in Rogers Park — a regular room with a patio and free pool upstairs, and The Hole, its darker fetish space with its own bar and dance floor, downstairs.
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Sat, Sep 12
9 PM - 5 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Sun, Sep 13
3 PM - 5 PM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Monthly Sunday pup play and leather dance party at Jackhammer. High-energy community celebration for handlers and curious newcomers. Chicago gay nightlife.
MonthlyWed, 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
Thu, Sep 24
6 PM - 10 PM
Jackhammer, Chicago
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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
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