Every Wednesday at 8 PM

80s Cruise! Wednesday Nights

Cell Block Chicago3702 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613Directions(773) 665-8064Website

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Every Wednesday at Cell Block Chicago, the backroom turns back the clock to the 1980s with LGBTQ club classics, dance and pop hits, and underground favorites, pre-mixed by bartender Zack. It's free to get in, with complimentary coat and clothing check, and the backroom opens at 8 p.m. You'll need to be 21+ with ID, so bring it along.

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Ruff Trade Pet & Handler Play

Friday, October 16th, 2026

8:00 PM

Ruff Trade is Cell Block Chicago's pet and handler play party, and it's back on the third Friday of October. Solo pets and independent packs from across Chicago come out for scritches, treats and playtime. No cover, a free clothing and gear check opens at 9 p.m., and the backroom bar opens at 8 p.m. You'll need a valid 21+ ID, and a beverage purchase is required to stay inside.

BearUnion Play Party

Saturday, October 17th, 2026

3:00 PM

BearUnion Play Party is a Saturday afternoon play party in the back bar at Cell Block Chicago, the kinky side of Boystown. Tickets are required for the backroom and can be bought online or at the door. Everyone entering must be 21+ with valid ID, and it runs 3:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Trash'd! Garbage Party 4 Garbage People!

Saturday, October 17th, 2026

9:00 PM

Sweaty, trashy, dirty house music dance party where you lose yourself in the sounds of Blu 9 & Swan. This is the kind of uninhibited night Cell Block does best — no dress code, no judgment, just bodies moving to relentless house beats from 9 p.m. to close. $10 cover, free clothes check.

Tighty Whities Sunday Bunday!

Sunday, October 18th, 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.

Flesh Sesh

Monday, October 19th, 2026

8:00 PM

Flesh Sesh is Cell Block Chicago's kinky night, bringing the leather and fetish side of Boystown to 3702 N. Halsted St. Doors open at 8pm and the night runs until 5am, with no dress code to stress over. Wear what makes you feel bold, or nothing at all, and let the backbar pull you into the scene.

Tighty Whities Sunday Bunday!

Sunday, October 25th, 2026

3:00 PM

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