Event Dates
From: Friday, Jan 14th, 2022
To: Monday, Jan 17th, 2022
Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend 2022
The Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend, attracts thousands of guys to some of the best events including Leather Cocktails (the heart of all weekend events) – Sunday brunch and Mr. MAL Contest, a Leather Exhibit Hall and the official closing party, REACTION.
Historic Leather Event with Cocktail Receptions and Sleazy Afterparties!
Started in 1976 as an impromptu cocktail party by a group of Leathermen staying at New York’s Waldorf Astoria, the Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend (MAL for short) grew rapidly and moved to a series of bars in various east coast cities. By the mid-eighties, the contest was introduced and the event became a weekend destination party thrown by the DC based group, the Centaurs. Since then, it has not only grown in reputation but also in size. Thousands of men descend on DC for a weekend of leather themed debauchery.
The Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend (MAL) is a three-day long party and event with participants that now number in the thousands. The heart of the weekend is the historic leather formal Saturday evening cocktail social, Leather Cocktails.
Leather Cocktails is the weekend lynchpin gathering from which all other weekend events evolved. The Weekend also includes official events organised by weekend hosts, Centaur MC, that include a bustling Leather Exhibit Hall; Sunday brunch; Mr. MAL Contest and the official Sunday night closing party.
In addition, Weekend hosts provide space for what has evolved into a huge leather-loving community and affinity annual reunion. Weekend participants may purchase a full weekend package that includes access to all events. Tickets to a few select events are sold separately.
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Gay Map of Washington DC
The gay bars in Washington are a little spread out most are within walking distance from Dupont Circle and U Street Metro stations, so we have chosen Hotels close Dupont Circle Metro gay bars as they have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner .
Recommended Apartments in Washington
Cozy Brownstone
3 Bedrooms
Spread out and kick back in this 2,000+ square feet brownstone home set in the historic Logan Circle. Renovated with hardwood floors, high ceilings, plus central air and heating. It’s incredibly welcoming and features eye-catching original artwork.
Bright & Relaxed
1 Bedroom
Recline with a book on a rock-gray sofa steeped in the soothing tenor of this bright apartment featuring colorful artworks, classic furnishings, and rich hardwood floors. Prep meals in a warm galley kitchen and dine at a modern glass-top table
Sun-Drenched Luxury
1 Bedroom
Wake up between high-thread-count sheets & raise the blinds to let the light stream in on 3 sides. Catch up on emails in a workspace with giga blast wifi. This plush, apartment also offers a gourmet kitchen and a private, large outdoor deck.
Colorful Dupont
1 Bedroom
Curl up on the velvety sofa of this homey, lemon-yellow apartment situated in a beautiful historic building in walkable Dupont Circle. Sit out on the patio with a book, do some people-watching, or share a meal in the cozy dining room.
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Highlights from the Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend
Recommended Hotels in Washington DC.
The busy gay scenes in Washington DC can be found on 17th Street, H Street, in Adams Morgan, Shaw, Dupont Circle, NoMa, and Navy Yards. All are within a short taxi ride from eachother.
Mason & Rook
5 Star, Luxury Option
Featuring free WiFi, Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Washington, 4 minutes’ walk from Logan Circle. Private parking is available on site.
Kimpton Palomar
4 Star, Great Location
This Washington, D.C. hotel is located less than 5 minutes’ walk from Dupont Circle and boasts an on-site restaurant and wine bar. The White House is 1.6 km away.
Dupont Circle
4 Star, Readers Choice
This hotel is located at the top of Dupont Circle just minutes from the historical landmarks of Washington, D.C. The Dupont Circle Metro station is 120 m away.
Rouge Hotel
3 Star, Boutique Hotel
Decorated with bright red accents, the modern rooms at Kimpton Rouge Hotel feature a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi access, and a work desk. Dupont Circle is 8 minutes’ walk.
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