Wayback Wednesday

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.

Saturday nights at Cell Block belong to the bears and their admirers — a packed dance floor, a crowd that knows how to have a good time, and the kind of energy that keeps people coming back week after week. It's the kind of bar night that feels like home.

The backroom at Cell Block on Sunday afternoons is where it's at — underwear, jockstraps, fetish gear, and the kind of cruising energy that keeps people coming back every week. Friendly faces, backroom beats, no cover, free coat check. 3 p.m. till close.

A private, closed-door session for LGBTQ+ men in Cell Block's backroom. Doors open at 6:30, but you must be present by 7:30 to participate—no exceptions. This is a members-only gathering designed for connection and exploration in a discreet, consensual space. $25 entry.