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Wednesday, November 4, 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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Sat, Oct 24
9 PM - 5 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago

Wed, Oct 28
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.
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Fri, Oct 30
9 PM - 4 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago

Sat, Oct 31
9 PM - 5 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago

Sat, Nov 7
9 PM - 5 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Monthly Saturday dance party at Jackhammer Chicago. High-energy queer gathering with dancing until dawn. Every Saturday night.
Monthly
Wed, Nov 11
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.
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