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Friday, August 14, 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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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.
Monthly
Mon, Jul 13
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.
WeeklyTue, Jul 14
6:30 PM - 8:30 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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