Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Load returns to Cell Block for Labor Day weekend, taking over the backroom from 9pm on the Saturday night. 21+, tickets $15 advance / $25 door.
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Tue, Aug 11
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.
MonthlyWed, Aug 12
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
WAYBACK Wednesday brings throwback jams to Cell Block's backroom from 8pm on Aug 12 — no cover, 21+.
Thu, Aug 13
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, Aug 14
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.
MonthlySat, Aug 15
3 PM - 7:30 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
BearUnion's play party returns to Cell Block Aug 15 — an afternoon backroom session from 3-7:30pm.
Sat, Aug 15
9 PM - 3 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
House music dance party at Cell Block on Halsted, Aug 15 from 9pm. DJs Blu 9 and Swan, $10 cover, free clothes check.
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