Wed., May 22
9 p.m. - 4 a.m.
Best of Chicago Welcome Party
Touché, 6412 N. Clark St.
Free Chicago Red Hots and gift bags too! Complimentary shuttle from the host hotel at 9 p.m.
Thu., May 23
7 - 10:30 p.m.
The Roast of Woody Woodruff, IML 2012 and Nick Elliott, IMBB 2012
Leather Archives & Museum, 6418 N. Greenview Ave.
Ticket required. Buses from host hotel start at 7 p.m. Visit www.leatherarchives.org for more information.
Fri., May 24
10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Weekend Registration and Ticket Sales
5th Floor Registration Area
Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile,
540 N. Michigan Ave.
11 a.m. - Noon
Leather Recovery Meeting
Perdue/Wisconsin Room,
6th Floor
A 12-step recovery meeting that welcomes all programs and people seeking support in a sober environment during all IML festivities.
Noon - 7 p.m.
Leather Market
Chicago and Grand Ballrooms, 5th and 7th Floors
Weekend Package/Pride Pass wristband or Day Pass Friday wristband is required and must be 21+ for admission. Photo ID required. Suggested donation $5++.
7 - 9 p.m.
Chicago Rubbermen Meet and Greet
Lincolnshire I/II, 6th Floor
Join the Chicago Rubbermen as they host their annual gathering of hot and kinky rubberists from around the world.
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Leather Recovery Meeting
Perdue/Wisconsin Room,
6th Floor
8 - 11 p.m.
IML OPENING CEREMONIES
The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave.
Buses start at 7:15 p.m. Single tickets available ONLY at 5th floor Ticket Sales Desk.
Event includes the introductions of contestants and judges. Doors open at 8 p.m., show begins at 9 p.m.
Sponsored by ID Lube.
10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Gear Blast 2012
Marriott Ballroom, 4th Floor
Hot guys in sports, racing, rubber, leather, lycra and other perv gear keep things hot, sweaty and kinky! Get in gear and party with other gear heads from around the world!
10 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Leather Archives & Museum Silent Auction
Waveland Foyer, 4th Floor
Hot new gear, leather, framed artwork and much more. Proceeds benefit the Leather Archives & Museum.
10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
San Francisco Party
Halsted and Avenue Ballrooms, 4th Floor
The San Francisco invasion of IML continues! The Folsom Street Events Crew invite you to dance, play and sweat hard at their annual dance-fest to kick off the weekend.
11 p.m. - Midnight
Leather Recovery Meeting
Perdue/Wisconsin Room,
6th Floor
Sat., May 25
10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Weekend Registration and Ticket Sales
5th Floor Registration Area
11 a.m. - Noon
Leather Recovery Meeting
Perdue/Wisconsin Room,
6th Floor
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Leather Market
Chicago and Grand Ballrooms, 5th and 7th Floors
Weekend Package/Pride Pass wristband or Day Pass Friday wristband is required and must be 21+ for admission. Photo ID required. Suggested donation $5++.
Noon - 1 p.m.
"The Killer Wore Leather" Special Event
Great America I/II, 6th Floor
Hear and meet Laura Antoniou, the noted author of this fun and witty murder mystery that takes place at an international leather title contest. All this and Zodian's too! Book signing at the Archives booth in the Leather Market as well.
1 - 3 p.m.
People of Color Leather Caucus
Huron Room, 10th Floor
A lively discussion and fellowship at this annual event, facilitated by Mufasa, Onyx Founder and Mr. World Leather, 2006.
2 - 4 p.m.
Adynation Publishing Special Book Event
Lincolnshire I/II, 6th Floor
Meet and hear Vince Andrews, the author of the new psychosexual thriller, "To Walk With Strangers." Book signing, a cash bar, light fare and a special auction to benefit the Leather Archives & Museum.
3 - 5 p.m.
Chicago Hellfire Club Annual IML Cocktail Social
Marriott Ballroom, 4th Floor
Meet and greet the members of the Chicago Hellfire Club, now celebrating its 42nd year at this annual Club charity fundraiser.
3 - 5 p.m.
Windy City Boys Troop
Belmont Ballroom, 4th Floor
The Windy City Boys Troop host their annual cocktail reception featuring games, raffle and hot boys in leather. All are welcome to join the fun and mischief!
8 - 11 p.m.
IML PECS AND PERSONALITY CONTEST
The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave.
Buses start at 7:15 p.m. Single tickets available ONLY at 5th floor Ticket Sales Desk.
IML Contestants are judged on their appearance and stage presence. Doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Sponsored by Orbitz.com .
8 p.m. Midnight
International Bootblack Reception
Lincolnshire I/II, 6th Floor
Join the contestants for this year's International Mr. Bootblack Competition and meet bootblacks from across the nation. Jump in to the auction bidding to help raise needed travel funds for this year's winner. IMBB is proudly sponsored by BootWerks of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
9 - 11 p.m.
Woof Camp 2013
Avenue and State Ballrooms, 4th Floor
Woof Camp, the annual party that is free but limited to pups and handlers only (not open to the general public, sorry) with pup activities, music, fun and fellowship. Sponsored by Squarepeg Toys. More info at
WoofCamp.com .
10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Onyx Party
Halsted and Marriott Ballrooms, 4th Floor
Saturday night gets super hot again with the annual Onyx Old School Dance. Hot music, hot men and hot leather. Energize your weekend at the sweatiest and hottest dance party in town.
10 - 11 p.m.
Leather Recovery Meeting
Perdue/Wisconsin Room,
6th Floor
Sun., May 27
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Weekend Registration and Ticket Sales
5th Floor Registration Area
11 a.m. - Noon
Leather Recovery Meeting
Perdue/Wisconsin Room,
6th Floor
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Leather Market
Chicago and Grand Ballrooms, 5th and 7th Floors
Weekend Package/Pride Pass wristband or Day Pass Friday wristband is required and must be 21+ for admission. Photo ID required. Suggested donation $5++.
Noon - 2 p.m.
Leather Archives & Museum Special Authors Event
Belmont Ballroom, 4th Floor
Hear and meet authors Richard Sprott and David Ortmann, writers of the important book, "Sexual Outsiders: Understanding BDSM Sexualities and Communities." Open to all.
2 - 3 p.m.
MCC Church Service
Great America I/II, 6th Floor
5 - 9:30 p.m.
35th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL
MR. LEATHER CONTEST
The Harris Theater,
205 E. Randolph St.
Buses start from host hotel at 4 p.m.
Doors open at 5 p.m., contest begins at 6 p.m. Entertainment by hot recording artist, Beverly McClellan.
Proudly sponsored by Miller Lite.
9 p.m. - 4 a.m.
IML Victory Party
House of Blues,
329 N. Dearborn St.
DJ Dani Toro in his Chicago debut. More info at www.circuitmom.com
11 p.m. - Midnight
Leather Recovery Meeting
Perdue/Wisconsin Room,
6th Floor
Mon., May 28
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Weekend Registration and Ticket Sales
5th Floor Registration Area
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Leather Market
Chicago and Grand Ballrooms, 5th and 7th Floors
Weekend Package/Pride Pass wristband or Day Pass Friday wristband is required and must be 21+ for admission. Photo ID required. Suggested donation $5++.
4 - 5 p.m.
Leather Recovery Meeting
Perdue/Wisconsin Room, 6th Floor
8 p.m. - 4 a.m.
Black and Blue Ball
Castle Nightclub,
632 N. Dearborn St.
Featuring DJs Matthew Harvat and Ralphi Rosario. More info at www.circuitmom.com