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Friday, July 10, 2026
DJ Austin James spins Chemistry, Cell Block's 2nd-Friday dance party in the back bar — 8pm to close, no cover, free clothes check.
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Tue, Jul 7
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
Weekly Tuesday evening at Cell Block in Chicago — uninhibited fun at the city's most unapologetic leather bar. Doors close at 7:30pm sharp.
WeeklyTue, Jul 7
8 PM - 10 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
Weekly Tuesday backroom disco at Cell Block in Chicago — DJ Zack curates the beats for a night of dancing at this Chicago leather bar. Every Tuesday.
Weekly
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.
WeeklySat, 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.
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