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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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Wed, Oct 21
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
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Sun, Oct 25
3 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Weekly gay leather and fetish gathering at Cell Block in Northalsted. Connect with Chicago's leather community every Sunday in a relaxed afternoon vibe.
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Tue, Oct 27
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.
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Wed, Oct 28
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
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Sun, Nov 1
3 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Weekly gay leather and fetish gathering at Cell Block in Northalsted. Connect with Chicago's leather community every Sunday in a relaxed afternoon vibe.
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Wed, Nov 4
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
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