Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
An evening of uninhibited fun at Chicago's most unapologetic leather bar. Doors close at 7:30pm sharp.
Have feedback on this description? Let us knowDrag brunches, circuit nights & every party worth knowing in Chicago — in your inbox every week.

Wed, Oct 28
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago

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.

Wed, Nov 4
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago

Fri, Nov 6
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Free gay dance party every Friday at Cell Block Chicago. High-energy beats from DJ Catalyst, no cover charge, free coat check. Dance all night.

Sun, Nov 8
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.

Wed, Nov 11
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Let people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.


Your complete guide to LGBTQ+ Chicago — the best gay bars, annual events, neighborhoods, hotels, and things to do in the Windy City.

Everything you need for Chicago's Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade — the route, the costume contest, the Northalsted bars that go all out, and where to stay that's gay.

Parvati Shallow's Survivor brunch, Queen! celebrates Lucy's birthday, and G.E.M. turns five at Jackhammer — plus 92 ways to fill your weekend.

A citywide guide to the best gay bars and clubs in Chicago — Northalsted's neon-lit video bars, Andersonville's laid-back locals, historic South Side spots and everything between.

Laid-back patios, karaoke, and the least pretentious crowd in the city — here's where Chicago's bears, cubs, and otters actually hang out, night by night.

From cruise bars in Rogers Park to the Chicago Eagle, here's every corner of Chicago's leather and kink scene — the birthplace of IML.