Fetish Friday: Gear

A glowing night built for pups, handlers, gear enthusiasts, and everyone who gets the scene. The Kennel's neon special edition brings the energy and community that makes Jackhammer's leather and alternative space so magnetic — expect music, themed gear, and a crowd that knows how to celebrate together. Open 9pm–4am.

Two years of queer disco sleaze at its finest. All-vinyl disco upstairs with resident DJ Connie Kway-Lewd, plus a special 7-8:30pm performance from the absurd and glamorous Haus of C*m. Downstairs, guest DJ Inés brings deep disco and cosmic funk. There's a darkroom play area, live art from Aaron Spencer, and a sliding scale that makes it accessible to everyone—no one gets turned away for lack of funds. This is the kind of party that actually means it when it says all bodies, all genders, all financial situations are welcome.

Wednesday night karaoke at Jackhammer where the crowd actually knows how to have fun with it — expect singalongs, ridiculous song choices, and a room full of people who aren't afraid to take the mic. Cheap drinks and a solid dance floor make it easy to stick around.

Thursday evenings belong to the bear community at Jackhammer — cheap drinks, a solid crew of regulars, and the kind of unpretentious vibe that's made this place a neighborhood staple for over 20 years. Show up early, stay late, pool table optional.

Five years in, G.E.M. is celebrating at Jackhammer with the community that's made it happen. Expect the usual good vibes—pool, darts, a solid dance floor, and people who actually know how to have a good time. Saturday afternoon into evening, the kind of neighborhood bar milestone that deserves to be marked.

Daddy Pop brings together the rugged, sexy, husky, and hairy crowd for a night built on guilty pleasures and forgotten favorites. Upstairs, pop hits from the 80s through the 2000s—the songs your body remembers even if you've tried to forget them. Downstairs in The Hole, techno takes over for those wanting to keep the energy heavier and darker. No Shazam needed.