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Saturday, September 12, 2026
Chicago Dragons RFC present Scrum, a sports-themed dance party in The Hole with sports gear, rugby go-go dancers, DJs and late-night dancefloor action.
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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
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
MonthlyLet people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.
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