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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Get ready to boogie at Cell Block's backroom disco. Zack curates the beats for this weekly Tuesday dance party.
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Thu, Jul 9
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, Jul 10
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, Jul 11
8 PM - 10 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
Journey to the Center of Uranus is a one-night Outer Space Disco at Cell Block Chicago on July 11, hosted by Connie K-Nay-Lewd and Sunday Bunday Zack.

Sun, Jul 12
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.
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