Event Dates
From: Saturday, May 23, 2026
To: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Chicago’s leather scene takes over IML Saturday with a packed multi-room night of raw house, dark energy, and lots of leather!
Chicago’s leather scene takes over IML Saturday with a packed multi-room night of raw house and lots of leather!
- Stay close to the party at the Hotel Zachary Chicago, a Boutique hotel overlooking Wrigley Field with modern rooms, easy access to Boystown bars. Just a Short ride to the Riviera Theatre.
The Event
- Next Edition: Saturday May 23rd 2026, an Official International Mr Leather (IML) Chicago Event.
- Ready for a massive dance party on Saturday Night?
- The party kicks off at 9 pm and runs until 3 am at the Riviera Theatre in Uptown Chicago.
- Featuring the sexiest dancers and the hottest guys in leather.
- With special guest DJs Ralphi Rosario, Matt Consola and Either Of Us spinning for 9 hours.
- Dress to impress and see you on the dancefloor with an expanded layout.
- The party splits across dance floors, a VIP balcony, and dedicated cruising zones.
- Expect live bootblacking, leather vendors, go-gos and hosts moving through the crowd.
- There’s an outdoor cigar area with seating, plus a full-service VIP section with its own bar and extras.
- Visiting for IML? The host hotel sells out in advance. Check out The Blackstone, Autograph Collection, just a two-minute walk from the event.
The Venue
- The Riviera Theatre – Large historic concert hall in Uptown, reworked for big-scale nightlife events.
- High ceilings, strong sound system, and enough room to build multiple environments without losing intensity on the main floor.
- Located north of Boystown (Northalsted), around a 10-minute ride.
Where to stay?
- Some of the best hotels close to the gay district of Northalsted are in Lakeview. Stay at one of the best-rated hotels in the neighbourhood, The Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace with crisp clean rooms and great breakfast options
The following hotels are close to Chicago's top attractions and a short ride away to the gay bars and parties:
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