The Kennel: Unleashed After Dark

Fetish Friday brings the heat with a night dedicated to gear, leather, and everything in between. Jackhammer's regulars and newcomers alike come for the unapologetic celebration of kink culture, the packed dance floor, and a room full of people who know exactly what they're here for. Dress to express—this is where the community comes to be fully, authentically itself.

Queer women, trans, and non-binary folks — this is your Pride celebration. Vespertine takes over The Hole for a four-hour daytime event that answers the question "Does kink belong at Pride?" with a resounding hell yes. Expect interactive hands-on learning, safe scene play, and a room full of people ready to express themselves through fetish and BDSM. Fetish dress code required (leather, PVC, uniform, goth, rope, neoprene — get creative). $30 tickets in advance; 21+.

A night built for himbos, bimbos, and everyone who loves them — big juicy bodies, big juicy beats, and a dance floor ready to move. Hosted by KAM, Aaron, Himboy, Ben Trotter, Jeb Bush, and Very Vinny, with DJs Miss Toto, JANKY, Prosperity Room, and Saint Devera spinning all night. Think pink, mini skirts, thongs, and pure fun. The vibe is beats that make you flick your wrists and shake it.

All-vinyl queer disco sleaze on Pride weekend — FunkStick brings the heat to Jackhammer after the Chicago Pride Parade with resident DJ Connie Kway-Lewd spinning rare disco all night, plus a rotating lineup of guest DJs (Tony Breed, Buyers Club, DaiGroovie, Xym0x) in The Hole, a drag performance by eRiS, local queer artists, and infused treats from The Baked Baker. Sliding scale pricing means no one gets turned away for lack of funds. All bodies, all genders, all backgrounds welcome.

Wednesday nights at Jackhammer belong to anyone who wants to belt out their favorite song in front of a crowd that actually gets it. Lip Service is the kind of karaoke night where the room sings along, the drinks flow, and nobody's here to judge — just to have a genuinely good time together.

A Thursday night celebration of leather, metal, and unapologetic sexuality at Jackhammer. This themed event brings together the community for a night of dancing, attitude, and the kind of freedom that makes this bar a judgment-free zone. Come as you are — or don't come as you are, depending on what that means to you.