Themed Nights · Chicago

Thirsty Thursday

Name: Thirsty Thursday
Start: 2026-10-08T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Cell Block Chicago

Cell Block Chicago

3702 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613

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Thu, Oct 8 · 9:00 PM

Thursday, October 8, 2026

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Thursday nights at Cell Block mean the backroom opens at 9 p.m. right after Windy City Jacks wraps up — a reliably packed evening in Boystown's most unapologetically kinky space. No dress code, 21+ with valid ID, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time.

Leather & Kink Culture

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Chemistry by Austin James

Friday, October 9th, 2026

10:00 PM

House music that awakens your sensuality — Austin James spins tracks designed to help you connect with someone new, even if you've never met before. The front bar opens at 1 p.m., backroom at 8 p.m., and Austin takes the decks at 10 p.m. Free entry, complimentary coat check at 9 p.m. A monthly Friday night at Cell Block where the vibe is sensual, the music is intentional, and the dress code is nonexistent.

disco

Disco Bears on Uranus! Outer Space Disco Dance Party!

Saturday, October 10th, 2026

8:00 PM

Disco Bears from Outer Space are taking over Cell Block's legendary backroom for a night of underground and exotic disco beats spun by Zack from Sunday Bunday. No cover, complimentary clothing check, and a dance floor that demands your brightest, shiniest space gear—and as much exposed flesh as you're comfortable showing. This is backroom disco the way it's meant to be: sweaty, free, and full of love.

underwear

Tighty Whities Sunday Bunday!

Sunday, October 11th, 2026

3:00 PM

Cell Block Chicago's weekly underwear and fetish party takes over the backroom every Sunday afternoon. Come in your tighty whities, jockstraps, or favorite gear for a friendly, unapologetic cruising scene with backroom beats and a packed dance floor. No cover charge and free clothes check make it easy to show up from 3pm to close and stay all night.

Leather

Flesh Sesh!

Monday, October 12th, 2026

8:00 PM

Cell Block's kinky late-night marathon runs from 8pm Monday straight through to 5am Tuesday — a no-dress-code invitation to the leather and fetish side of Boystown. This is the space where the scene comes to play, unapologetically and without pretense.

Cruising Space

Tuesday Night F**k Club!

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

6:30 PM

A private, members-only gathering for LGBTQ+ men inside Cell Block's backroom — consensual, undressed connection in a judgment-free space. Doors open at 6:30 for check-in; action runs 7:30–9:00. Two drinks, lube, towels, and condoms provided. $25 entry, 21+ with valid ID.

disco

Tuesday Night Dicksco!

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

9:00 PM

Disco meets backroom at Cell Block's Tuesday night tradition — all the floor classics you came for, curated by bartender DJ Zack, in a space that's unapologetically about connection and good time. No cover, free clothes check, and a vibe that's been drawing people back week after week. Beverage purchase required; 21+ with valid ID.

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