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80s Cruise! Wednesday Nights

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

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Wednesday nights in Cell Block's backroom belong to the 1980s: LGBTQ club classics, dance and pop hits, and underground favorites, all curated and pre-mixed by bartender Zack. There's no cover, complimentary coat/clothing check, and a cruisy, dance-ready crowd at this legendary Boystown spot. Backroom opens at 8 p.m. 21+ with ID.

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Thirsty Thursday

Thursday, October 8th, 2026

9:00 PM

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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Club Flamingo

Thursday, October 8th, 2026

8:00 PM

Thursday nights at Hydrate belong to Club Flamingo, Chicago's alt-night for everyone who lives for New Wave, post-punk, synth-pop, and dark wave. Rotating DJs spin a mix of 80s dance, 90s alternative, indie dance, and underground classics—the kind of night where the dance floor gets genuinely weird and wonderful. Hosted by Big John.

Let's Go! Latin Thursday

Thursday, October 8th, 2026

9:00 PM

Sidetrack's weekly Thursday night party takes over the Main, Cherry, and North Bars with high-energy Latin beats, DJ-driven dance floors, and a crowd that knows how to move. Expect a packed dance floor, strong drinks, and great vibes — the go-to Thursday escape for anyone who wants to dance to Latin rhythms without the pretense. Occasional themed editions swap in pop music videos and special guest hosts.

Karaoke Cabaret

Thursday, October 8th, 2026

9:00 PM

Grab the mic and own the room every Thursday night at Meeting House Tavern's Karaoke Cabaret. Hosted by Bradley K8 Olsen with music powered by Creaoke Karaoke, this high-energy late-night singalong welcomes everyone — seasoned divas and first-timers alike. Expect big vocals, crowd favorites, cocktails, and a genuinely supportive room full of unapologetic queer nightlife energy. It's the kind of low-pressure, high-fun night that keeps people coming back week after week.

Beer Belly Open Mic

Thursday, October 8th, 2026

10:30 PM

A weekly Thursday night open mic at 2Bears Tavern Uptown, hosted by Paul Miller and Jason Melton. First-timers and seasoned comics alike take the stage for an anything-goes night of comedy, songs, and stories in a supportive, no-pressure room. Free and 21+—come perform or just soak in the beautiful chaos.

Saint

Friday, October 9th, 2026

12:00 AM

Saint Devera returns to the Hydrate booth for a high-energy late-night house party—house beats, big vocals, pop remixes, and dance-floor favorites hosted by Boy J and Sativa Diamond with lights by VJ George G. Midnight to 4 AM on October 9th; the perfect soundtrack for spooky season.

T.g.i.f. Show Tunes

Friday, October 9th, 2026

4:00 PM

Friday nights on Sidetrack's rooftop mean early evening sing-alongs, a crowd that actually knows the words, and the kind of communal joy that only happens when a room full of people decides to belt out Broadway together. Open early so you can catch the sunset and the first notes of the night.

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