Event Schedule
Events listed below are a tentative as we move closer to the event we will post an official schedule.
(All IML 2024 events are sign-interpreted for the hearing impaired.)
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| Start Time | Name | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Visit the Leather Archives & Museum | Head up north to see the (in)famous Leather Archives & Museum and spend some time exploring our history. Enjoy our special extended IML hours, making it easier to visit. We’ve got great things happening all weekend, including a screening of the iconic Cruising, a special IML exhibition, a documentary film Sex in Colour, and yes, a water sports class that will teach you how to safely change the color of your fluids! Details available online at leatherarchives.org | |
| 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM | IML Guest Services | Prince Albert | Weekend Package Pick up & Ticket Sales |
| 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM | IML Opening Ceremonies | Florentine - Congress Hotel | Event includes the introduction of judges, contestants and number selection. Doors open at 7:30 PM, show begins at 8:00 PM. Open to all no Ticket required |
| 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 | IML Guest Services | Prince Albert Room | Weekend Package Pick up, Ticket Sales & Market Wristband |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Leather Recovery Meeting | Guest Room 700 North Tower | |
| 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Visit the Leather Archives & Museum | Head up north to see the (in)famous Leather Archives & Museum and spend some time exploring our history. Enjoy our special extended IML hours, making it easier to visit. We’ve got great things happening all weekend, including a screening of the iconic Cruising, a special IML exhibition, a documentary film Sex in Colour, and yes, a water sports class that will teach you how to safely change the color of your fluids! Details available online at leatherarchives.org | |
| 12:00 PM | First Shine | Rendezvous | First Shine is a unique tradition of opening our bootblack stands with women, trans, and GNC members of our bootblack community as our first patrons. 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 | Leather Archives & Museum Pop-Up @ IML | Rendezvous | Stop by the Pop-Up and check out LA&M! Sign the IML flag, buy some IML merch, and get a fist-full of tickets for our infamous sling raffle. Tickets are $10 each, or 3 for $25. Thanks to our friends at Jim Support for providing the sling! You can also browse our virtual silent auction to find some incredible gear, art, toys and more from your favorite fetish vendors. The Silent Auction and Sling Raffle end on Monday at 2pm. Items won can be shipped! |
| 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. Single day admission $10.00. |
| 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Open Shine | Leather Market 3rd Floor | Join our Open Shine bootblacks as they showcase their talents during IML on both floors of the Vendor Area, facilitated by Leslie Anderson and Daddy Shadi. |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | MIR: Contest Weekend Judge Announcement | Oxford | A brief press conference, open to all interested persons and parties, to announce the Judges and Tallymasters for the 28th MIR: International Rubber Contest Weekend to be held October 17- 20, 2024. |
| 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Off Leash: The Pup and Handler Romp | Rendezvous | The annual pet, handler, and critter party! This free event is open to all those interested in pet, pup, and broader human-animal roleplay. Expect squeaky toys, treats, and special guests to join in the play! Join us for the romp and frolic! |
| 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | IML Pecs and Personality Contest | Venue610 | IML contestants are judged on their appearance and stage presence. Doors open at 7 p.m., contest begins at 8 p.m. |
| 10:30 PM - 2:00 AM | Rubber Gear Social by Mr. International Rubber. | Rendezvous | Gear up and come see other shiny people at the annual gathering of Rubberists at IML. Hosted by Mr. International Rubber. All rubber and associated fetishes and fetishists are welcome. |
| 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Leather Recovery Meeting | Guest Room 700 North Tower |
| Start Time | Name | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM | IML Guest Services | Prince Albert Room | Weekend Package Pick up, Ticket Sales & Market Wristband |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Leather Recovery Meeting | Guest Room 700 North Tower | |
| 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. Single day admission $15.00. |
| 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Open Shine | Leather Market 3rd Floor | Join our Open Shine bootblacks as they showcase their talents during IML on both floors of the Vendor Area, facilitated by Leslie Anderson and Daddy Shadi. |
| 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Leather Archives & Museum Pop-Up @ IML | Rendezvous | Stop by the Pop-Up and check out LA&M! Sign the IML flag, buy some IML merch, and get a fist-full of tickets for our infamous sling raffle. Tickets are $10 each, or 3 for $25. Thanks to our friends at Jim Support for providing the sling! You can also browse our virtual silent auction to find some incredible gear, art, toys and more from your favorite fetish vendors. The Silent Auction and Sling Raffle end on Monday at 2pm. Items can be shipped! |
| 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Visit the Leather Archives & Museum | Head up north to see the (in)famous Leather Archives & Museum and spend some time exploring our history. Enjoy our special extended IML hours, making it easier to visit. We’ve got great things happening all weekend, including a screening of the iconic Cruising, a special IML exhibition, a documentary film Sex in Colour, and yes, a water sports class that will teach you how to safely change the color of your fluids! Details available online at leatherarchives.org | |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Seminar Kink U Session 1: | Oxford | Pending |
| 12:45 PM | IML Recovery Anniversary Brunch | The Walnut Room 7th floor of Macy's on State | Significant others and sober allies welcome! Come join us for a sober brunch at the famous Walnut Room and celebrate Anniversaries! Cash preferred / fixed menu. |
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | Seminar Kink U Session 2: Human Furniture | Oxford | What is human furniture? It can be a piece of beauty, a kink or fetish, and even a form of service. To the curious, seeing someone as an inanimate object for someone's feet or cigar may give a sense of comfort, thrill, or smile. You may ask, “what could I possibly get out of this topic?” Well, consider coming to my class for discussion, fun, and maybe a place to rest your feet! This class is open to all persons, identities, all body types, and abilities. Also, consent is sexy and mandatory in my space. If you are asked to volunteer or participate, you are welcome to say yes or no without judgment. |
| 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | People of Color Leather Caucus: Panel Discussion by Mufasa Ali | Florentine Room | Join ONYX Founder Mufasa Ali and the Men of ONYX, along with Leatherfolk and Kinksters of Color from around the world for a lively community discussion on maximizing the leather/kink/fetish experience and positively impacting our communities as People of Color. Panelists will include both elders and newcomers. Come join in the discussion and network with the POC Leather/Kink community. All are invited. |
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Seminar Kink U Session 3: Lasting Impressions | Oxford | When you play do you like leaving an impression? Want a class you can sink your teeth into? Come join us as we show you how to leave your mark using a variety of methods to leave your bottom tender to the tooth. |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Seminar Kink U Session 4: Long Distance Power Exchange | Oxford | Met a new person who (of course) lives far away? Are you developing a new dynamic from a distance? What if you are never going to live close to each other, but want to keep your long-term connection between events? In this class we Will learn how to outline the scope of your dynamic Identify rituals, protocols, and activities you an your partner(s) can use from any distance decide how often yo review and/or revise your dynamic create a way to ramp up or power down your dynamic to work around your day-to-day lives. |
| 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM | BLUF Social | Oxford | BLUF Chicago welcomes members of the Breeches and Leather Uniform Fan Club from around the world with a cocktail reception bringing together men into full leather uniforms. This is a BLUF Dress Code Enforced Event, so please wear your finest Leathers and Uniforms. |
| 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Room Service | Florentine | This year we decided to expand our IML lineup to give you even more chances to party with us! Spinning some "suite" sounds for this gay celebration will be Chicago DJs Ryan Willing and Janky. Our buff bellboys will be keeping the beat with their dancing feet while you bounce around on the dance floor all night. Since this event is at the host hotel, many of you will only be a short elevator ride away, but this event is open to everyone. Come for the market, stay for the party! |
| 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM | GearBlast 2024 | 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 - 6:00 PM | IML Guest Services | Prince Albert Room | Weekend Package Pick up, Ticket Sales & Market Wristband |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Leather Recovery Meeting | Guest Room 700 North Tower | |
| 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. Single day admission $15.00. |
| 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Open Shine | Leather Market 3rd Floor | Join our Open Shine bootblacks as they showcase their talents during IML on both floors of the Vendor Area, facilitated by Leslie Anderson and Daddy Shadi. |
| 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Leather Archives & Museum Pop-Up @ IML | Rendezvous | Stop by the Pop-Up and check out LA&M! Sign the IML flag, buy some IML merch, and get a fist-full of tickets for our infamous sling raffle. Tickets are $10 each, or 3 for $25. Thanks to our friends at Jim Support for providing the sling! You can also browse our virtual silent auction to find some incredible gear, art, toys and more from your favorite fetish vendors. The Silent Auction and Sling Raffle end on Monday at 2pm. Items can be shipped! |
| 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Visit the Leather Archives & Museum | Head up north to see the (in)famous Leather Archives & Museum and spend some time exploring our history. Enjoy our special extended IML hours, making it easier to visit. We’ve got great things happening all weekend, including a screening of the iconic Cruising, a special IML exhibition, a documentary film Sex in Colour, and yes, a water sports class that will teach you how to safely change the color of your fluids! Details available online at leatherarchives.org | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Metropolitan Community Church Service | Columbia | Metropolitan Community Church Service, General worship service by Chicago’s MCC’s for Christian Leatherfolk. |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 PM | Chicago Hellfire Club Annual IML Cocktail Social | Oxford | Come mix and mingle with the men of CHC at our annual IML cocktail party. This will be a cash bar. Registration IS NOT required for this event, just put it on your calendar and we hope to see you there! |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | International Mr. Leather Contest | McCormick Place Skyline Ballroom | INTERNATIONAL MR. LEATHER CONTEST McCormick Place Skyline Ballroom: Doors open at 5:00 PM, Contest begins at 6:00 PM. |
| 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM | IML Victory Celebration | Concord Music Hall | The Victory Party, at Concord Music Hall in Bucktown this year. You can expect to see an incredible performance from Circuit Mom herself along with the announcement of the winner of the IMRL. Our dom DJs doing their thang are Chicago's Brady Prince and Spanish sensation Dani Toro. The party starts at 9 pm and goes until 4 am. Come early and check out this amazing new (to IML) space. Tickets at https://circuitmom.com/circuitmom.com |
| 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 | IML Ticket Sales | Prince Albert Room | IML Ticket Sales & Market Wristband |
| 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 - 12:00 PM | Leather Recovery Meeting | Guest Room 700 North Tower | |
| 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open Shine | Leather Market 3rd Floor | Join our Open Shine bootblacks as they showcase their talents during IML on both floors of the Vendor Area, facilitated by Leslie Anderson and Daddy Shadi. |
| 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Leather Archives & Museum Pop-Up @ IML | Rendezvous | Stop by the Pop-Up and check out LA&M! Sign the IML flag, buy some IML merch, and get a fist-full of tickets for our infamous sling raffle. Tickets are $10 each, or 3 for $25. Thanks to our friends at Jim Support for providing the sling! You can also browse our virtual silent auction to find some incredible gear, art, toys and more from your favorite fetish vendors. The Silent Auction and Sling Raffle end on Monday at 2pm. Items can be shipped! |
| 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Visit the Leather Archives & Museum | Head up north to see the (in)famous Leather Archives & Museum and spend some time exploring our history. Enjoy our special extended IML hours, making it easier to visit. We’ve got great things happening all weekend, including a screening of the iconic Cruising, a special IML exhibition, a documentary film Sex in Colour, and yes, a water sports class that will teach you how to safely change the color of your fluids! Details available online at leatherarchives.org |
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| 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. 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 | Chop Shop | We close out the weekend with The Black and Blue Ball on Monday, May 27th at Chop Shop in Wicker Park. We figured a more intimate venue might be a nice change of pace for our partygoers 😉 Doors will also open at 9 pm and we will party it up until 2 am with DJs Sean Parks and James Anthony.Tickets |
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