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Saturday, July 25, 2026
The launch of Treasure Trail Chicago at Cell Block with hard beats by Knocktopuss, hosted by JP Hardy, featuring stage dancers and heavy cruising. Doors at 9pm; 21+, consent is mandatory.
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Sat, Sep 5
9 PM - 3 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Load takes over Cell Block's backroom on Halsted, Sat Sep 5 from 9pm. 21+, $15 advance / $25 door.
Sun, Sep 6
12:30 PM - 3 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
TNFC holds a special Sunday-evening session Sep 6 at Cell Block — private backroom event 6:30-9pm, tickets via Meetup.
Sun, Sep 6
3 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Weekly Sunday leather bar hangout in Chicago's Lakeview. Relaxed vibe, welcoming community space for drinks and good company.
WeeklyTue, Sep 8
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.
Monthly
Thu, Sep 10
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, Sep 11
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.
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