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Cryptids, creatures, and chaos take over the Lair at Jackhammer for a night of music from Spliffany Evans, frail808, and Inspector. Expect found-footage energy, bigfoot sightings, and a dance floor full of monsters, with a mystery prize for the best costume. Dress to the theme if you can; the room will be. Doors open at 8PM and the party runs until 2AM, 21+ only.

SMOOCH is an underground queer makeout party at Jackhammer, running in partnership with The Hole. Expect low lights, heavy sound, and a room built for flirting, getting close, and kissing away the week. Tickets are $15 general admission with priority entry for pre-sale holders, and it runs 9 PM to 4 AM, so settle in for a long night.

Daddy Pop: Halloween Edition brings the Wilton Manors party to Jackhammer's basement in Chicago, a rugged, sexy night built for dancing with a Halloween twist. Dress up, get on the floor, and let the costumes do the talking. It runs Saturday, October 17 from 9 PM to 4 AM, hosted by The Hole, so you've got plenty of time to make an entrance.

Chicago's premier furry party is back at Jackhammer for a night of live energy, good music, and plenty of local furries to meet and party with. Fursuits and furry gear are encouraged but not required, so come exactly as you are. It's a space built for community first, costume second. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with proceeds going to support the production of the party and its talent.

Bear Happy Hour is a monthly social built for bears, friends, and admirers to connect, unwind, and ease into the night. Expect a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere at Jackhammer on the fourth Thursday of the month, with plenty of room to meet new people and catch up with familiar faces. It's a low-pressure, high-vibe space centered on community and conversation, and it's free to attend.

The fourth Friday of every month, Jackhammer turns its floor over to leather, rubber, harnesses, hoods, and everything in between. Whether you're building a collection or wearing your first piece, this 9PM to 4AM night is about showing up, exploring, and getting into the energy of a packed room of people who understand the assignment. Entry is free before 10PM, and dressing to the theme is strongly encouraged.