Event Dates
From: Thursday, May 23, 2024
To: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Circuit Mom
IML Takeover Chicago Charlies 2024
Circuit Mom, Chicago’s leading events producer, takes over one of Chicago’s best-loved venues.
Circuit Mom IML Takeover Chicago Sidetrack 2024
Circuit Mom, Chicago’s leading events producer, takes over one of Chicago’s best-loved venues, Sidetrack, to open the IML festivities in May.
- Are you visiting Chicago for Memorial Day weekend? Stay close to all the bars in Boystown at the Hawthorne Best Western featuring spacious rooms and suites just steps from the party.
The Event
- Next Edition – Thursday May 23rd 2024 – with DJ Ale Maes. (5.5 Hour Set).
- May’s International Mr Leather competition brings the hottest, buffest, beefiest leather boys and lovers to Chicago for Memorial Weekend.
- And what better way to kick off the celebrations than with the Circuit Mom “takeover” at Charlies Chicago, from 10 pm to 4 am.
- Prepare for a night of leather, kinks, gogo dancers, and fetish fun.
- Stay close to Chicago’s top attractions and a short ride from the event at the “Wonderful” rated La Salle Hotel, featuring stylish rooms, high-end amenities and delicious breakfast options.
The Venue
- Charlie’s Chicago is a Western-themed, Chicago Boystown bar & dance club with drag shows, karaoke, bingo, country line and two step dancing & late-night after hours parties.
Recommended Hotels in Chicago?
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The area in Chicago with the most gay bars is Boys town offering over 20 bar, we have chosen hotels close to this area that have good revues on bookings.
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The Peninsula Chicago
5 Star, Luxury
- 5 Star, Asian-Inspired Spa
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Spacious luxury, city views
- Luxurious Magnificent Mile location, Asian-inspired spa, award-winning dining, & city-view rooms.
The Silversmith Hotel
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4 Star, Theater District Proximity
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Contemporary design, refrigerator
- Ideal for theater & financial district visits, contemporary rooms, & close to major attractions.
Gray Hotel Chicago
4 Star, Great Value
- 4 Star, Rooftop Latin Cuisine
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- iPod dock, luxury bath
- Stay for the rooftop views, Latin-inspired cocktails, & rooms with iPod docks & luxury baths.
Thompson Chicago
4 Star, Location
- 4 Star, Steps from Michigan Avenue
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Modern guest room, mini bar
- Perfect for Michigan Avenue shopping & dining, modern rooms with minibars, in a boutique setting.
Video Guide to Gay Chicago
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Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Chicago
Chicago, affectionately known as the “Windy City,” is a must-visit destination for LGBTQ+ travellers seeking a vibrant, welcoming, and diverse experience. The city is home to Northalsted (formerly Boystown), one of the first officially recognized gay villages in the United States. Remember, Chicago has an efficient public transit system, so you’ll have easy access to all the city offers no matter where you stay.
Northalsted | The Gay Village
Photo: Chicago’s Northalsted has a bar for all types and tastes.
- Located in the Lakeview East neighbourhood of Chicago, 5 miles north of downtown Chicago, or what locals refer to as “The Loop”.
- Northalsted is a hub for LGBTQ+ life and culture in Chicago, hosting Market Days and Chicago Pride.
- Easy to get to from downtown via public transit, 30 minutes by the CTA “L” train’s Red or Brown lines.
- Discover the best things to see and do in Chicago
The Loop
The heart of Chicago’s downtown and home to some of its most iconic landmarks with great hotels.
Magnificent Mile
Home to high-end hotels, shops & restaurants, the place for those who want to be in the middle of the action.
River North
A great place to stay if you’re a foodie or a fan of the arts, and close to the city’s best shopping.
Andersonville
Located to the north of Lakeview,filled with unique, locally-owned businesses and a quirky atmosphere.
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