Wed., May 21
Touche IML: Best of Chicago Welcome Party. Hosted by Miguel Torres, Mr. Chicago Leather 2014. With Chicago Hellfire Club and BLUF Chicago. Berghoff beer tastings, free Chicago red hots. Gift bags for out-of-towners. Guest DJ Freddie Bain. 10 pm, 6412 N. Clark St., www.touchechicago.com
Friday, May 23
International Mr. Leather 2014 The Leather Market – the world’s best collection of leather and fetish vendors. $10 donation, net proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum. Noon-7 pm, Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 N. Michigan Ave., www.imrl.com
Saturday, May 24
Furball Chicago Dance the night away with the hotties of IML and Bear Pride. Presented by Joe Fiore Productions. 11:30 pm – 5 am, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark St., www.metrochicago.com
Sunday, May 25
International Mr. Leather Contest Doors open at 5 pm and show at 6 pm. Proudly sponsored by Miller Lite. Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 N. Michigan Ave., www.imrl.com
Monday, May 26
IML Black & Blue Ball IML 36 and Circuit MOM Productions present this legendary official IML closing party. Producer/DJ David Picard from Toronto makes his IML debut. Tickets available at the door or online at www.imrl.com. 8 pm – 4 am, Castle Nightclub, 632 N. Dearborn St.
See more at windycitytimes.com/gay/chicago/events/upcoming.php.