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Saturday, August 1, 2026
Animal House is a wild, animal-themed dance party at Cell Block in Boystown, hosted by JP Lucas with heavy beats, cruising and late-night play.
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Sat, Jul 25
9 PM - 11 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
Treasure Trail Chicago launches at Cell Block on July 25 with DJ Knocktopuss and host JP Hardy, a heavy-cruising dance party with stage dancers; doors 9pm, 21+.
Sun, Jul 26
3 PM - 5 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
Weekly Sunday gathering at Chicago's leather bar. Laid-back drinks and community vibes in a judgment-free space. Every Sunday at Cell Block.
Weekly
Mon, Jul 27
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Weekly gay leather and fetish night at Cell Block. Dancing, backroom bar, and judgment-free vibes every Monday in Chicago's intimate club space.
WeeklyTue, Jul 28
6:30 PM - 9 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
Every Tuesday at Cell Block, Chicago's leather bar — doors close at 7:30pm for an evening of uninhibited fun at the city's most unapologetic leather space.
WeeklyLet people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.
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