Wed., May 20
IML Best of Chicago Welcome Party Hosted by Mr. Chicago Leather 2015 Luis Tipantasig. Berghoff beer tastings, free Chicago Red Hots ( those are hot dogs ). 9 pm, Touche, 6412 N. Clark St., www.touchechicago.com
Friday, May 22
MACHO Dance Party Come out and dance the night away with the hottest men in Chicago! DJs, go-go bears, and YOU! OH MY! With DJ Dennis Murray and David Charles. $15 with an IML or Bear Pride pass, $20 without. $1 from each ticket sold will go to Leather Archives & Museum. 9 pm, The Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St.
Saturday, May 23
Furball Chicago Celebrate IML/Bear Pride weekend with DJs Hifi Sean and Ron Geronimo. $16 advance tickets at www.metrochicago.com; $20 at the door. 11:30 pm, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark St.
Sunday, May 24
International Mr. Leather Contest See who takes the sash as International Mr. Leather 37. Sponsored by Miller Lite. 6-9 p, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Dr., www.imrl.com
Monday, May 25
The Black and Blue Ball Presented by IML in conjunction with Spitshine Promotions. DJs Barry Harris and Steve Henderson, and host Mr. Chicago Leather 2014 Miguel Torres. Purchase tickets at Full Kit Leather, 5025 N. Clark St. 8 pm, Sound-Bar, 226 W. Ontario
See full calendar listing at www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/chicago/events/upcoming.php .