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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Join the crew at Cell Block for Thirsty Thursday, a weekly drink special night at Chicago's anchor leather and fetish bar. Whether you're a leather enthusiast or just curious about the scene, the front bar welcomes everyone with a relaxed vibe—grab a cheap drink, shoot some pool, and soak in the neighborhood energy. The back bar opens at 8 p.m. for those looking to dive deeper into the leather and kink community, so check the dress code before you head in to make sure you're ready for the room you want to experience. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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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.
Monthly
Sat, 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.
Sat, Aug 15
9 PM - 3 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
House music dance party at Cell Block on Halsted, Aug 15 from 9pm. DJs Blu 9 and Swan, $10 cover, free clothes check.
Sun, Aug 16
3 PM - 2 AM
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, Aug 17
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.
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