3702 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613
Date
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Time
8:00 PM
Cell Block Chicago
Phone: (773) 665-8064
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Disco meets backroom at Cell Block's Monday night institution — all the classics you came for, curated by bartender DJ Zack, with a packed dance floor that knows how to move. No cover, free coat check, and the kind of vibe that keeps people coming back week after week. 21+ with valid ID; beverage purchase required.
Cell Block's Tuesday night brings together the leather and kink community for an evening that spans both the front bar and backroom. The front opens early at 1 p.m. for those stopping by after work, while the backroom heats up at 8 p.m. for a crowd ready to connect and explore. 21+ with valid ID.
Backroom beats and club bangers spanning multiple eras, curated and pre-mixed by bartender Zack. No cover charge, complimentary clothing check, and the kind of vibe that keeps regulars coming back week after week. The backroom opens at 8 p.m. for those ready to dance.
Cell Block's Thursday night is what happens when a leather bar leans into its best self — front bar opens at 1 p.m. for early drinks, backroom opens at 8 p.m. for the night crowd. It's the kind of reliable weekly anchor that keeps regulars coming back, with the space and attitude that makes the venue what it is. 21+ with valid ID.
Third Friday of the month at Cell Block means pup play, scritches, treats, and a room full of solo pets and packs ready to connect. No cover, free gear check, and DJ Pup Vanquish keeping the energy up. This is where Chicago's pup community gathers to do what it does best — play hard and have fun.
The bears are taking over Cell Block for Pride — an afternoon that splits the difference between a relaxed underwear social in the front bar and a proper play party in the back. This is the kind of event where the community shows up to celebrate itself, swap stories, and connect. Tickets required for backroom access.
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