International Mr. Leather

Event Schedule

Event Schedule

Events listed below are a tentative as we move closer to the event we will post an official schedule.

(All IML 2022 events are sign-interpreted for the hearing impaired.)

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Start Time	Name	Location	Description
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Weekend Package Pick up & Ticket Sales	Rafael Annex
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Leather Recovery Meeting	Guest Room 700 North Tower	A 12-step recovery meeting that welcomes all programs and people seeking support in a sober environment during all IML festivities.
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM	IML Opening Ceremonies	VenueSIX10	VenueSIX10: Ticket Packages available Ticket Sales Desk at Congress Plaza Hotel, 1st floor, Ticket Sales Desk. Event includes the introduction of judges, contestants and number selection. Doors open at 7:30 PM, show begins at 8:00 PM.
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM	Leather Recovery Meeting	Guest Room 700 North Tower	A 12-step recovery meeting that welcomes all programs and people seeking support in a sober environment during all IML festivities.

Start Time	Name	Location	Description
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Weekend Package Pick up & Ticket Sales	Rafael Annex
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Access Pass Registration	Prince Albert Room	Access Pass Registration - Requires access wristband for entry, must be 21+ for admission. Government issued photo ID required. Full Weekend Access Pass $40. Leather Market 4 day Access Pass day $25. Single day admission $10.00.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Leather Recovery Meeting	Guest Room 700 North Tower
12:00 PM	First Shine	Rendezvous	First shine is a unique tradition of opening our bootblack stands with female members of our bootblack community as our first customers. It is our way of showing the bonds of friendship and family between the IML/IMBB and IMSLBB organizations.
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM	IML Leather Market	1st, 2nd, 3rd floors	Leather Market Access – Requires access wristband for entry, must be 21+ for admission. Government issued photo ID required. Full Weekend Access Pass $40. Leather Market 4 day Access Pass day $25. Single day admission $10.00.
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM	International Mr. Bootblack Competition	Rendezvous	International Mr. Bootblack Competition.
6:00 PM - 1:00 AM	Access Pass Registration	Congress Hotel Michigan Ave Entrance	Access Pass Registration - Hotel and Market access pass is required for entry. Must be 21+ for admission. Government issued photo ID required. Evening single day Access Pass $10.
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM	Leather Recovery Meeting	Guest Room 700 North Tower

Start Time	Name	Location	Description
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Access Pass Registration	Prince Albert Room	Access Pass Registration - Requires access wristband for entry, must be 21+ for admission. Government issued photo ID required. Full Weekend Access Pass $40. Leather Market 4 day Access Pass day $25. Single day admission $10.00.
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM	Weekend Package Pick up & Ticket Sales	Rafael Annex
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Leather Recovery Meeting	Guest Room 700 North Tower
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Leather Archives & Museum Silent Auction	Rendezvous	Raise money for the Leather Archives & Museum, and get a great deal on some incredible artwork! You’ll find original pieces and prints, with something in every price range, featuring artists such as Etienne, The Hun, Jakal, Cirby Leon and more. Check back often to make sure you haven’t been outbid, or just use the buy-it-now option and take it away! Your purchases help support LAM’s work to preserve our leather history. Shipping is available for your winnings. Silent Auction closes Sunday at 2pm.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Leather Archives & Museum Sling Raffle	Rendezvous	Be sure to buy a fist-full of tickets for the annual LA&M Sling Raffle. You’ll be supporting a great cause, and getting a chance to win your very own portable sling. This is your chance to make your hotel room THE place to be at the next event! Check out our sexy models and enter as often as you like. If you win and it’s just too big for you to handle, shipping is available.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Leather Archives & Museum Pop-Up Shop	Congress Hotel	Stop by the pop-up shop for the Leather Archives & Museum and check out some amazing merchandise. You’ll find unique items designed especially for IML in limited quantities, so catch them before they’re gone. You can meet legendary photographer Mike Ruiz and see some of his iconic leather photography. You’ll even have the chance to get your photo taken as well! While you’re there be sure to sign the 2022 IML flag, and renew your membership to LAM.
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM	International Mr. Bootblack Competition	Rendezvous	International Mr. Bootblack Competition.
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM	IML Leather Market	1st, 2nd, 3rd floors	Leather Market Access – Requires access wristband for entry, must be 21+ for admission. Government issued photo ID required. Full Weekend Access Pass $40. Leather Market 4 day Access Pass day $25. Single day admission $10.00.
6:00 PM - 1:00 AM	Access Pass Registration	Congress Hotel Michigan Ave Entrance	Access Pass Registration - Hotel and Market access pass is required for entry. Must be 21+ for admission. Government issued photo ID required. Evening single day Access Pass $10.
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM	IML Pecs and Personality Contest	Auditorium Theater	Auditorium Theater: IML contestants are judged on their appearance and stage presence. Doors open at 7 p.m., contest begins at 8 p.m.
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM	Leather Bear Stampede	Florentine	Leather Bear Stampede: Leather Bear Stampede returns this year at IML! DJ Jesse Mercado (Chicago) returns with booming sound and sexy visuals. Congress Plaza Hotel Florentine Ballroom. Tickets will be available at Weekend Registration/Ticket Desk.
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM	Gear Blast 2023	Rendezvous	Gearheads into sports, racing, rubber, leather, lycra and other perv gear keep things hot, sweaty and kinky! Everyone is invited to get their gear on and come party hard. After all, it's always better IN gear!
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM	Leather Recovery Meeting	Guest Room 700 North Tower

Start Time	Name	Location	Description
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Access Pass Registration	Prince Albert Room	Access Pass Registration - Requires access wristband for entry, must be 21+ for admission. Government issued photo ID required. Full Weekend Access Pass $15. Leather Market 2 day Access Pass day $25. Single day admission $10.00.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Weekend Package Pick up & Ticket Sales	Rafael Annex
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Leather Recovery Meeting	Guest Room 700 North Tower
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Celebrity Bootblacks	Rendezvous	Please join us as we open up the stands to some of your favorite bootblacks! Non-contestant bootblacks will be manning the stands from 11am to 3pm. Grab what gear you forgot during the contestant stands and support these amazing bootblacks!
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Leather Archives & Museum Silent Auction	Rendezvous	Looking for a great deal on leather goods, kink art and toys? Check out the silent auction, raising funds to support the work of the Leather Archives & Museum. This year, the auction will run all weekend, giving you plenty of time to stop by and make a bid on the items that catch your eye. The auction will close at 2pm on Sunday, and winners will be notified. Items can be picked up in the LA&M Pop-Up Shop, or can be mailed to you for an additional fee.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Leather Archives & Museum Sling Raffle	Rendezvous	Be sure to buy a fist-full of tickets for the annual LA&M Sling Raffle. You’ll be supporting a great cause, and getting a chance to win your very own portable sling. This is your chance to make your hotel room THE place to be at the next event! Check out our sexy models and enter as often as you like. If you win and it’s just too big for you to handle, shipping is available.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Leather Archives & Museum Pop-Up Shop	Congress Hotel	Stop by the pop-up shop for the Leather Archives & Museum and check out some amazing merchandise. This year's collection features items designed especially for IML in limited quantities, so catch them before they're gone. You can also find IML merchandise, and pins and posters from past IML weekends. While you're there be sure to sign the 2022 IML flag, and renew your membership to the LA&M!
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM	IML Leather Market	1st, 2nd, 3rd floors	Leather Market Access – Requires access wristband for entry, must be 21+ for admission. Government issued photo ID required. Full Weekend Access Pass $15. Leather Market 2 day Access Pass day $25. Single day admission $10.00.
6:00 PM - 1:00 AM	Access Pass Registration	Congress Hotel Michigan Ave Entrance	Access Pass Registration - Hotel and Market access pass is required for entry. Must be 21+ for admission. Government issued photo ID required. Evening single day Access Pass $10.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	International Mr. Leather Contest	Auditorium Theater	INTERNATIONAL MR. LEATHER CONTEST Auditorium Theater: Doors open at 5:00 PM, Contest begins at 6:00 PM.
9:00 PM - 4:00 AM	IML Victory Celebration	House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn Street	“The Victory Party” Returns With An All-Star Lineup. Award winning laser and light shows, sensational set designs, Go-Go dancers from around the world and DJ/Producer Ale Maes (Brazil), DJ Brady Prince and produced by Matthew Harvat (aka CircuitMOM). This event will once again fill every floor of the 4-story House Of Blues Chicago space, so get your passes early. Ticket Packages available Ticket Sales Desk at Congress Plaza Hotel, 1st floor, Ticket Sales Desk.
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM	Leather Recovery Meeting	Guest Room 700 North Tower

Start Time	Name	Location	Description
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Access Pass Registration	Prince Albert Room	Access Pass Registration - Hotel and Market access pass is required for entry. Must be 21+ for admission. Government issued photo ID required. Single Day Wristband $10
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	IML Ticket Sales	Rafael Annex
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Leather Archives & Museum Silent Auction	Rendezvous	Raise money for the Leather Archives & Museum, and get a great deal on some incredible artwork! You’ll find original pieces and prints, with something in every price range, featuring artists such as Etienne, The Hun, Jakal, Cirby Leon and more. Check back often to make sure you haven’t been outbid, or just use the buy-it-now option and take it away! Your purchases help support LAM’s work to preserve our leather history. Shipping is available for your winnings. Silent Auction closes Sunday at 2pm.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM	IML Leather Market	1st, 2nd, 3rd floors	Leather Market Access – Requires access wristband for entry, must be 21+ for admission. Government issued photo ID required. Day passes available $10.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Leather Archives & Museum Pop-Up Shop	Congress Hotel	Leather Market Access – Requires access wristband for entry, must be 21+ for admission. Government issued photo ID required. Day passes available $10.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Premier Package Holder Reception	Florentine	Premier package holders are invited to a special meet and greet with the winners of IML and IMBB. Photos with the winners are optional. Ticket included with Premier package required.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Leather Recovery Meeting	Guest Room 700 North Tower
9:00 PM - 4:00 AM	Black and Blue Ball	House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn Street	International Mr. Leather’s iconic closing party, "The Black & Blue Ball" returns to Chicago’s historic House Of Blues with Matthew Harvat and his team ready to transform the venue into a different and exciting space specifically for this event. DJ Karsten Sollors (Chicago) and International Superstar DJ/Producer Tom Stephan (London) once again headline, bringing their bass and drum beats to the dance floor. Ticket Packages available Ticket Sales Desk at Congress Plaza Hotel, 1st floor, Ticket Sales Desk.