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Monday, July 27, 2026
Join the crowd at Cell Block's signature Monday night event, where the backroom bar and club space come alive with an unapologetically bold energy. This weekly gathering draws Chicago's leather and fetish community for a night of dancing, freedom, and no-judgment vibes in an intimate setting designed for those ready to embrace their authentic selves. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Mon, Aug 10
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.
Weekly
Tue, Aug 11
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.
MonthlyWed, Aug 12
8 PM - 4 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
WAYBACK Wednesday brings throwback jams to Cell Block's backroom from 8pm on Aug 12 — no cover, 21+.
Thu, Aug 13
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Weekly drink specials at Cell Block, Chicago's leather and fetish bar. Front bar open to all, back bar at 8pm for the leather community. Check dress code.
Weekly
Fri, Aug 14
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Chemistry by Austin James at Cell Block Chicago is a 2nd-Friday leather-bar dance party in Boystown with DJ Austin James, 8pm to close.
MonthlySat, Aug 15
3 PM - 7:30 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
BearUnion's play party returns to Cell Block Aug 15 — an afternoon backroom session from 3-7:30pm.
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