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GRRR at The Sofo Tap
It's time to come out and play with the furriest and their admirers at GRRR, every Friday starting at 9pm. $7 BIG BEAR Miller Lite drafts & $3 house shots on special all day & night.
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Fetish Friday: SLICK
SLICK: Fetish Friday every first Friday of the month at Jackhammer. 9pm–4am. $5 cover after 9pm. You're invited to slide and shine into a night dedicated to celebrating, exploring and…
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GRRR at The Sofo Tap
It's time to come out and play with the furriest and their admirers at GRRR, every Friday starting at 9pm. $7 BIG BEAR Miller Lite drafts & $3 house shots on special all day & night.
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Animal House
Animal House, Jackhammer's pet and handler social every 2nd Sunday of the month from 4-9pm. Enjoy $5 Puppy Bowl cocktails while you dance, purr and paw with likeminded friends, including…
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Lip Service Karaoke
Lip Service Karaoke, Chicago's kinkiest karaoke every Wednesday from 9pm–1am at Jackhammer. Tim Bell hosts the karaoke night where sexy is encouraged and bravery is rewarded. Every…
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GRRR at The Sofo Tap
It's time to come out and play with the furriest and their admirers at GRRR, every Friday starting at 9pm. $7 BIG BEAR Miller Lite drafts & $3 house shots on special all day & night.
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Fetish Friday: GEAR
Fetish Friday is a weekly event from 9pm–4am that features rotating themes and parties. Every 3rd Friday, Jackhammer is GEAR-ing up for Fetish Friday. Whether you’re ready to wear your…
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Lip Service Karaoke
Lip Service Karaoke, Chicago's kinkiest karaoke every Wednesday from 9pm–1am at Jackhammer. Tim Bell hosts the karaoke night where sexy is encouraged and bravery is rewarded. Every…
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International Mr. Leather 2023
International Mr. Leather is preparing for its Sapphire Anniversary in 2023. The host hotel is once again at Chicago’s historic Congress Hotel and Convention Center. May 25-29 - various…
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Burlesque Royale - Leather Edition
Burlesque Royale - the all-male burlesque show hosted by Tyler Hall and Danika Blake, returns in May with the Leather Edition just in time for International Mr. Leather. Burlesque Royale…
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IML Sidetrack Takeover
CircuitMOM Production is kicking off IML weekend with a Takeover of Sidetrack. Admission is Free. On Thursday, May 25th from 9pm-2am CircuitMOM is taking over the Main, North, and Cherry…
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Let's Get Weird: Leather Littles
Why settle for "normal" when it's more fun to be weird? Let's Get Weird, a rotating-themed event dedicated to learning about and exploring the less-conventional launches during IML Weekend…
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inCOMING: IML Welcome Party
Jackhammer welcomes all our friends and IML visitors to Incoming—our IML kickoff party on Thursday, May 25th starting at 9pm-4am. Get GEARed up for a weekend of IML events! This event is…
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Welcome Bears Party
A Touche Memorida Day weekend tradition of welcoming Bears from around the world. Guest DJ Jesse R. No cover, no dress code. Midnight pizza panic serving up hot slices from J.B. Alberto's.
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International Mr. Leather 2023
International Mr. Leather is preparing for its Sapphire Anniversary in 2023. The host hotel is once again at Chicago’s historic Congress Hotel and Convention Center. May 25-29 - various…
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Bears & Buds
IML returns to Chicago and The Sofo Tap is collaborating with Dispensary 33 and SESH on an extra special Friday Happy: Bears & Buds from 3–6pm. Kick off your weekend with a drink inside or…
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Dad's Cigar Social
Show Daddy your head, foot and body at Dad's Cigar Social on Friday, May 26th from 5–9pm at Jackhammer. Light up with Daddy Gary from the Leather Archives & Museum (LA&M) and help support…
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Fetish Friday: BARK AFTER DARK
Calling all good pets, naughty pets, bratty pets and handlers for Bark After Dark, Jackhammer's monthly, 4th Friday Pup Party. Fetish Friday is a weekly event from 9pm–4am that features…
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GRRR: Kinky Bear
GRRRab your gear and get ready... On IML Weekend, Chicago's Best Bear Night is giving a BIG bear hug welcome to our IML guests at GRRR: Kinky Bear on Friday, May 26th starting at 9pm. No…
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Pound Night
Chicago Pet Patrol presents Pound Night. IML Weekend at Cellblock Chicago. No cover, free clothes check.
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Latin Leather
At Night Productions presents Una Noche Caliente en la Cantina... Latin Leather over IML / Memorial Day weekend. No cover, no dress code. 9p-4a. Music by DJ Oswaldo, hot Latin dancers A.J.…
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BRÜT Party - Chicago IML
BRÜT Party presents BRÜT SERVICE STATION, IML weekend at Fantasy Night Club 10p-4a. DJs Dan Darlington, Jim Belanger, and Michael Thomas. IML Chicago MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE! 10-4 Good Buddy!…
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Bound Femmes in Leather
Bound Femmes in Leather, hosted by Wildcat Howl & Ramona Slick. 10pm-4am. Music with DJs MissTwinkUSA (til 1AM) & Late Night with Glamour Cadaver (til 4AM)
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International Mr. Leather 2023
International Mr. Leather is preparing for its Sapphire Anniversary in 2023. The host hotel is once again at Chicago’s historic Congress Hotel and Convention Center. May 25-29 - various…
