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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 11m

(2/2)Meet Brett @brettfm.bsky.social from @fagtag.co who will be at FunkStick on Sunday 10/19!

His work combines the early internet’s optimism with a love for subversive queer cultures, and the results range from minimal and subdued to crunchy and lawless.

#funkstick #queerdiscosleaze #queerart

FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 19m

(1/2)Meet Brett @brettfm.bsky.social from @fagtag.co who will be at FunkStick on Sunday 10/19!

His work interrogates legibility; durability and longevity; tradition formation; alternative sexuality; ritual; and more. Work that feels spontaneous is never an accident.

www.behance.net/brettmclough...

FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 8h

(2/2)Meet @danomiyte.bsky.social one of the artists from @fagtag.co at FunkStick this Sun

Authenticity is at the heart of everything Dano creates. By celebrating the nude form he encourages both models & viewers to connect with their divine higher selves—free from shame, ego, or social constraints.

FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 8h

(1/2) Meet Dano one of the artists from @fagtag.co who will be at FunkStick this Sun!

danielcart.com

@danomiyte.bsky.social creates vivid, unapologetic portraits of queer bodies—primarily nudes—using bold, vivacious watercolor & digital media as tools for healing, reclamation, & self-expression.

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 2d

(2/2)Meet Spenser from @fagtag.co who will be at FunkStick this Sun!

www.spenser-bower.com

“I’ve always wished for the power to freeze time...Though each of these vignettes, in reality, may have only lasted an instant, they will now live on long after I am no longer here to remember them.”

#queer

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 2d

(1/2)Meet Spenser, one of the artists from @fagtag.co who will be at FunkStick this Sun!

spenser-bower.com

Spenser Bower is a visual artist working primarily in oil paint. His paintings are a kaleidoscopic exploration of queer joy, and nostalgia

#funkstick #queerartist #chicagoqueers #chicagogays

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. Nicole Rawls is a Black Queer anthropologist, astrologer, & artist who works with the Cosmos for our collective liberation. She will be providing 20 min in person astrology mini readings at FunkStick this Sunday.

Tix: events.humanitix.com/funkstick-ja...

#funkstick #chicagoqueers #chicagogays

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 4d

(2/2)Dax’s work explores queerness through moments that are unguarded & deeply personal. Centering collaboration over performance, his photographs reflect a shared sense of presence between artist and subject.

#funkstick #queerdiscosleaze @photosmith.photography @fagtag.co #chicagoqueers #queer

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 4d

(1/2) Meet Dax @photosmith.photography one of the artists from @fagtag.co who will be at FunkStick at @jackhammerchicago.bsky.social on Sun 10/19!

Dax is a photographer and designer based in Chicago and NYC. His work focuses on honest moments: mostly portraits, frequently analog, always queer.

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 5d

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 7d

Jackersize is a vinyl-spinning DJ duo focused on funk, soul, joy, & hedonism. Their sound is a mix of the beauty of classic New York Disco & the frantic alchemy of early Chicago House. Come hear them take over @jackhammerchicago.bsky.social on Sun 10/19!

Tix: events.humanitix.com/funkstick-ja...

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 9d

(2/2)Introducing our Guest Artists on 10/19 @fagtag.co!

fagtag is sex-positive queer art collective

Over the next week you’ll have a chance to get to each of the artists and their work better

#funkstick #queerdiscosleaze #jackhammerchicago #queerchicago #chicagoqueers #queerartistsofinstagram

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 9d

(1/2)Introducing our Guest Artists on 10/19 @fagtag.co!

fagtag is a sex-positive queer art collective founded in Chicago

The super cute fagtag merch is ONLY available online so grab some at fagtag.co

#funkstick #queerdiscosleaze #jackhammerchicago #queerchicago #queerartistsofinstagram

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 10d

Dr. Nicole Rawls is a Black Queer anthropologist, astrologer, & artist who works with the Cosmos for our collective liberation.
Register for your reading here: drnicoletruesdell.as.me/schedule/41a...

#funkstick #queerdiscosleaze #chicagogays #chicagoqueers #queerastrology #jackhammerchicago

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 14d

FunkStick is back at @jackhammerchicago.bsky.social Sun 10/19!

Tix: events.humanitix.com/funkstick-ja...

#funkstick #queerdiscosleaze #jackhammerchicago #queerchicago #chicagoqueers #gaychicago #chicagogays #lgbtchicago #chicagolgbt #queerparties #chicagoqueernightlife #chicagoqueerparties

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 20d

Here's what's coming your way at FunkStick at @jackhammerchicago.bsky.social & @theholechicago.bsky.social

#funkstick #queerdiscosleaze #jackhammerchicago #queerchicago #chicagoqueers #gaychicago #chicagogays #lgbtchicago #chicagolgbt #jockstrapparty #chicagoqueernightlife #chicagoqueerparties

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 21d

Grab ur tix for FunkStick w/ Jackersize Sun 10/19 @ @jackhammerchicago.bsky.social now!
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#funkstick #queerdiscosleaze #jackhammerchicago #queerchicago #chicagoqueers #gaychicago #chicagogays #lgbtchicago #chicagolgbt #queerparties
#chicagoqueernightlife

FunkStick w/ Jackersize

FunkStick brings the Queer Disco Sleaze to Jackhammer 10/19! DJs Connie Kway-Lewd & Jackersize Guest Artists Fagtag Collective Astrology w/ Dr. Nicole Rawls

events.humanitix.com

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · 27d

See you at @jackhammerchicago.bsky.social on Sun 10/19 with guest DJs Jackersize!

#funkstick #queerdiscosleaze #jackhammerchicago #queerchicago #chicagoqueers #gaychicago #chicagogays #lgbtchicago #chicagolgbt #queernightlife #queerparties #chicagoqueernightlife #chicagoqueerparties #jackersize

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · Sep 16

Thanks for twirling w/ us at @jackhammerchicago.bsky.social Sun night! Keep in touch w/ the folks who made the party so much fun.

DJ Jesse Frank: soundcloud.com/djessefrank

Artist MJ Knight: @artofknight.bsky.social
www.artofknight.com

Yoga For Bottoms w/ Morris McLennan: www.flannelyoga.com

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · Sep 13

The folks at @jackhammerchicago.bsky.social have some great drink specials (and plenty of N/A options) to keep your fluids full on Sunday!

Tix: events.humanitix.com/funkstick-je...

#funkstick #queerchicago #chicagoqueers #gaychicago #chicagogays #jackhammerchicago #queerdiscosleaze

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · Sep 12

There are a few slots left for Yoga For Bottoms w/ Morris McLennan at FunkStick this Sunday in @theholechicago.bsky.social. Sign up at the link below!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#funkstick #jackhammerchicago #queerdiscosleaze #chicagoqueers #chicagogays #yogaforbottoms #querchicago #lgbtqia

FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · Sep 10

Our Sliding Scale is here for anyone who wants to use it - no ?s asked.

NO ONE EVER TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS

#funkstick #queerdiscosleaze #jackhammerchicago #chicagoqueers #chicagogays #queernightlife #queerparties #queerliberation #chicagoqueernightlife #chicagoqueerparties #notaflof

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · Sep 10

THIS SUNDAY 9/14 Catch DJ Jesse Frank From SF in @theholechicago.bsky.social!

Tix: events.humanitix.com/funkstick-je...

#funkstick #queerdiscosleaze #jackhammerchicago #queerchicago #chicagoqueers #gaychicago #chicagogays #lgbtchicago #chicagolgbt #queerevents #queerparties #queerliberation

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · Sep 9

Meet Sunday's Guest Artist @artofknight.bsky.social! Check out his website www.artofknight.com

Tix: events.humanitix.com/funkstick-je...

#funkstick #queerdiscosleaze #jackhammerchicago #queerchicago #chicagoqueers #gaychicago #chicagogays #lgbtchicago #chicagolgbt #queernightlife #queerparties

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FunkStick @funkstick.bsky.social · Sep 8

We're back at @jackhammerchicago.bsky.social this Sun 9/14 with all vinyl Rare Disco by Connie Kway-Lewd, Guest DJ Jesse Frank (SF) in @theholechicago.bsky.social , Artist MJ Knight, & Yoga For Bottoms w/ Morris McLellan!

Tix: events.humanitix.com/funkstick-je...

#funkstick #queerdiscosleaze

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