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CHICAGO'S UPCOMING EVENTS PLANNER

There are advantages to visiting before or after summer, namely more
manageable crowds. Average daytime temperatures hover between
the high 50s and low 70s – comfortable conditions for walking around.
However, you should come prepared for rain, and be sure to bring a light
jacket for those occasional days that fall into the high 30s and 40s.
MAY EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT:
Mayfest Chicago (May 18-19)

International Mr. Leather (IML) (May 23-27)
Do Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale (May 31-June 2)

Summer is the most popular time to visit Chicago, so expect prices to be at
their highest and hotel vacancies to be hard to come by. While booking in
advance is generally a good rule of thumb for Chicago, it especially applies
to this time of year. Plan on locking down your hotel reservations at least
three or four weeks in advance. Average summer temperatures range from
the high 50s to the mid-80s. But temperatures can fluctuate significantly
if there’s a passing heat wave with high humidity or strong breezes from
Lake Michigan, so pack a mix of clothes. Also, expect to encounter some
rain in August.
JUNE-AUGUST EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT:
Andersonville's Midsommarfest (June 7-9)
Chicago Blues Festival (June 7-9)
Pridefest (June 22-23) Pride Parade (June 30)
Taste of Chicago (July 10-14)
Square Roots Festival (July 12-14)
Chicago Air and Water Show (August 17-18)
Lollapalooza (August 1-4)
Chicago Jazz Festival (August 23-September 1)
Chicago Fringe Festival (August 30-September 3)


Autumn in Chicago offers a sweet spot for tourism. Cooler weather and
fewer people mean you’ll enjoy pleasant conditions while exploring the
city’s top attractions. Daytime highs hover in the 60s and 70s, but evenings
can see temperatures drop into the 40s. Keep in mind that some of the
city’s outdoor attractions – like Navy Pier and the Lincoln Park Zoo – may
have already reduced their hours for the winter season.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Oktoberfest Chicago (September 21-October 6)

Hyde Park Jazz Festival (September 28-29)
Bank of America Chicago Marathon (October 13)
Chicago International Film Festival (October 21-31)

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May 23 - May 27, 2019
International Mr. Leather

Thursday, May 23 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Pop-Up Shop
Weekend Package Pick up & Ticket Sales Congress Hotel
Rafael Annex Stop by the pop-up shop for the Leather
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Archives & Museum and check out some
IML Opening Ceremonies amazing merchandise.
VenueSIX10 12:00 PM
Event includes the introduction of judges, First Shine
contestants and number selection. Doors Rendezvous
open at 7:30 PM, show begins at 8:00 PM. First shine is a unique tradition of opening
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM our bootblack stands with female
Leather Recovery Meeting members.
Guest Room 700 North Tower 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A 12-step recovery meeting that IML Leather Market
welcomes all programs and people 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors
seeking support in a sober environment. Leather Market Access – Must be 21+ to
enter market area.
Friday, May 24 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Mr. Bootblack Competition
Weekend Package Pick up & Ticket Sales Rendezvous
Rafael Annex International Mr. Bootblack Competition.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Access Pass Registration LA&M Sling Raffle
Prince Albert Room Rendezvous
Access Pass Registration - Hotel and Be sure to buy a few tickets for the annual
Market access pass is required for entry. LA&M sling raffle, sponsored by Fort Troff.
Must be 21+ for admission. Full Weekend 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Access Pass $40. Daytime single day Mr. International Rubber Judge
Access Pass day $25. Announcement
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Oxford
Leather Recovery Meeting A brief press conference, open to all
Guest Room 700 North Tower interested parties, to announce the
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM judges and tallymasters for the 23rd Mr.
LA&M Silent Auction International Rubber contest to be held
Rendezvous November 8-10, 2019 in Chicago.
Looking for a great deal on leather goods? 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Check out the silent auction, raising FlashBack
funds to support the work of the Leather Florentine
Archives & Museum. The auction will close The time has come to share a moment with
at 2pm on Sunday, and winners will be IML 2018, James Lee and IMBB 2018, Lucky
notified. Rebel, as they share their memories and
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May 23 - May 27, 2019
International Mr. Leather

7:30 PM - 8:15 PM 10:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Puppy Yoga Rubber Cocktail Social by MIR & CRM
Rendezvous Rendezvous
Bring your yoga mats and clothes you can The Chicago Rubbermen and Mr.
move in, and enjoy the perfect warm up International Rubber contest join forces
before the fun begins at Off Leash! to host their annual IML gathering. Start
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM your weekend off by meeting fellow kinky
LORE Sober Dinner Hosted by Commons rubberists from around the globe
Club @ Virgin Hotels Chicago
Virgin Hotels Chicago 203 North Wabash 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Avenue 2nd Floor- Commons Club Leather Recovery Meeting
All members and friends of recovery Guest Room 700 North Tower
community are invited to join, To reserve a
table please REGISTER at 8PM or 8:30PM for 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
dinner. Pocono Eagle Boots Party
8:15 PM - 10:00 PM Oxford
Off Leash: The Pup and Handler Romp The Pocono Eagle is a special part of Gay
Rendezvous Naturist International. The Pocono Eagle
The annual pup and Handler party that is is about Leather and Naturism. This is the
free and open to all pups and Handlers and final warm-up party getting ready for the
their admirers. This year after puppy yoga, Pocono Eagle 2019.
we will commence with pup play activities,
surprises, fun and fellowship. Saturday, May 25
10:00 PM
BRUT Party 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fantasy Night Club, 3641 N Halsted LA&M Silent Auction
BRÜT party has a successful combination Rendezvous
of hot sexual masculine energy, dirty
house music, and an environment void of 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
attitude or judgement. DJ’s Dan Darlington Pop-Up Shop
and Peter Napoli. Doors open at 10:00pm Congress Hotel
Tickets at tickets at Brutparty.com.
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Spitshine: The Bootblack Party International Mr. Bootblack Competition
Florentine Rendezvous
Join the International Mr Bootblack
contestants from around the world! The 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
silent auction and social kick off at 10pm IML Leather Market
with the dance party starting around 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors
Midnight. Bootblack stands open with Leather Market Access – Must be 21+
guests bootblacks and great items in the
auction with all proceeds going to help 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
the IMBB travel fund. . IMBB is proudly Seminar Kink U Session 1: Understanding
sponsored by Stompers Boots of Fort Dynamics vs. Abuse in BDSM
Lauderdale, FL. Seminar. This panel will discuss the nature
of healthy power exchanges, autonomy
and the very safe nature of safe, sane, and
consensual BDSM play.

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May 23 - May 27, 2019
International Mr. Leather

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Unconventional Ways to do Pup Play Chicago Hellfire Club Annual IML
Oxford Cocktail Social
Physical disabilities, mental illness, pups Oxford
that don’t mosh. Come join us for a panel Come meet the men of the Chicago Hellfire
discussion on the many different ways that Club! We’re honored to host our party again
pup play can be done in our community. this year as leather folk from around the
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM world come to our hometown to celebrate.
Erotic Hypnosis Reception 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Lake Shore Titans of the Midwest Seminar/Social
A social reception for recreational hypnosis Seminar
enthusiasts and curious alike. Titans of the Midwest is a 501c(3) non-profit
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM organization, whose mission is to provide
Seminar Kink U Session 2: Both Sides of education and guidance to further the
The Coin: Financial Domination development of knowledge and skills of the
Seminar Midwest kink community.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
People of Color Leather Caucus: LORE Sober Recovery Mocktail Party
Panel Discussion Guest Room 700 North Tower
Florentine All members and friends of the recovery
Join the Men of ONYX, along with community are invited to attend.
Leatherfolk and Kinksters of Color from 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
around the world for a lively community BLUF Social
discussion on maximizing the leather/kink/ Oxford
fetish experience and positively impacting BLUF Chicago welcomes members of the
our communities as People of Color. Breeches and Leather Uniform Fan Club.
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Seminar Kink U Session 3: Beyond The IML Pecs and Personality Contest
Party: Recovery In Leather Auditorium Theatre
Seminar IML contestants are judged on their
Recovery in leather can be challenge no appearance and stage presence. Doors
matter what side of the slash you fall on. open at 7 p.m., contest begins at 8 p.m.
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Seminar Kink U Session 4: Images Leather Bear Stampede
and Artistry within the Leather/Fetish Florentine
Community A new officially sanctioned Saturday night
Seminar dance party at IML this year! DJ Ale Maes
D.S. Trumbull will lead a panel discussion (Brazil, FurBall) makes his IML debut with
and presentation of extremely talented booming sound and sexy visuals. Congress
artists that exist within the Leather/Fetish Plaza Hotel Florentine Ballroom. Tickets will
community. Come join these talented be available at Weekend Registration/Ticket
artists as they showcase some of their Desk.
favorite pieces of art
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FINAL DAYS OF
International Mr. Leather

Sunday, May 26 Monday, May 27

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
LA&M Silent Auction IML Leather Market
Rendezvous 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Leather Market Access – Must be 21+
Celebrity Bootblacks to enter market area. Requires access
Rendezvous wristband available with IML weekend
Please join us as we open up the stands to packages. Day passes available.
some of your favorite bootblacks! ks! 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pop-Up Shop
IML Leather Market 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors Congress Hotel
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Metropolitan Community Church Service LA&M Sling Raffle
Columbia Rendezvous
General worship service by Chicago’s MCC’s 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
for Christian Leatherfolk. Premier Package Holder Reception
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Florentine
POW! The Superhero Fetish Meetup Premier package holders are invited to a
Hotel Lobby special meet and greet with the winners
POW! is the world’s kinkiest superhero of IML and IMBB. Photos with the winners
fetish event, and a yearly tradition at IML. are optional. Ticket included with Premier
package required.

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
International Mr. Leather Contest Leather Recovery Meeting
Auditorium Theatre Guest Room 700 North Tower
Doors open at 5:00 PM, Contest at 6:00 PM. 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM
9:00 PM - 4:00 AM Black and Blue Ball
IML Victory Celebration House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn Street
House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn Street International Mr. Leather’s iconic closing
“The Victory Party” Returns With An All-Star party, “The Black & Blue Ball” returns to
Lineup. DJ/Producer Grammy Nominated Chicago’s historic House Of Blues with
DJ Tony Moran (NYC/LA) and produced by Matthew Harvat and his team ready to
Matthew Harvat (aka CircuitMOM). This transform the venue into a different and
event will once again fill every floor of the exciting space specifically for this event. DJ
4-story House Of Blues Chicago space, Karsten Sollors (Chicago) and International
so get your passes early. Ticket Packages Superstar DJ/Producer Tom Stephan
available Ticket Sales Desk at Congress (London) once again headline, bringing
Plaza Hotel, 1st floor, Ticket Sales Desk. their bass and drum beats to the dance
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM floor. Ticket Packages available Ticket Sales
Leather Recovery Meeting Desk at Congress Plaza Hotel, 1st floor,
Guest Room 700 North Tower Ticket Sales Desk.

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