Event Dates
From: Friday, November 4, 2022
To: Monday, November 7, 2022
Mr. International Rubber Chicago
& The Rubber Blowout Weekend 2022
Every November Chicago hosts the International Rubber & The Rubber Blowout Weekend!
Mr. International Rubber Chicago & The Rubber Blowout Weekend 2022
Every November Chicago hosts the International Rubber and The Rubber Blowout Weekend! Join in the fun with gear intensive kinksters from around the globe for a weekend filled with shopping, playing, socialising, education, entertainment and pups.
Rubber gear is sexy, erotic and fun. Mr. International Rubber Chicago promises you something sexy, something erotic, and a whole lot of fun during our contest. You will laugh. You will be entertained. And you will be glad you attended the contest. The Mr. International Rubber Contest which takes place at The Edlis Neeson Theater at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
International Mr Rubber Contest
- The Mister International Rubber contest has many years of history under its boots. The contest is the centrepiece of the weekend and acts as the catalyst to gather like-minded fetishists in one city for one special rubbery weekend of fun.If you have never attended this contest you are missing out on the fun. Speeches are a rarity from the contest stage.
- The contest categories are designed as lighthearted and fun entertainment pieces. The contestants will hold your attention and entertain you during their time on stage, while representing the larger gay men’s rubber community in a variety of settings and situations after the contest.
King Workshops, Meetups and more
- The Center on Halsted is the LGBTQ Center for the City of Chicago. At the Center on Halsted, Mr. International Rubber is given free reign of the entire third floor of the building including a gymnasium; art gallery; locker room; outdoor patio space; black box theater complete with a full suite of lighting, sound and audio-visual equipment; dressing rooms for contestants and entertainers; and lobby/pre-function space.
- Additionally, meetings rooms on the second floor serve both contestant interviews and host kink and fetish related workshops throughout the weekend.
- Finally, the first floor features a Whole Foods Market providing organic and healthy foods to keep you powered and fed throughout the entire weekend.
Where to stay
If you want to stay close to Northalsted try the Majestic Hotel on West Brompton, or the Hotel Zachary on North Clark Street. Check out the top 10 hotels in Lakeview for more options.
The following hotels are the most popular with our readers and will keep you close to all of Chicago’s major attractions and just a short taxi ride to the gay bars and clubs.
The Peninsula, The Silversmith Hotel, Gray Hotel, Thompson Hotel,
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Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Hyatt Regency is close to all the main
events & offers superior rooms & service.
Official Website
For further information and advice on
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Gay Map of Chicago
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
Located along the Magnificent Mile, this Chicago hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art. The hotel offers a full-service Asian-inspired spa, award-winning restaurants, and spacious luxury guest rooms with city views. A 42-inch flat-screen TV and free WiFi
The Silversmith Hotel
4 Star, Readers Choice
Located in the centre of the Loop, near Chicago’s theater and financial district, this hotel is close to dining, shopping, and many major attractions. Spacious rooms include cable TV and free WiFi. Featuring a contemporary design, each room includes a refrigerator and coffeemaker
Gray Hotel Chicago
4 Star, Great Value
Every room at Kimpton Gray Hotel includes a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station & a private bathroom with bathrobes and luxury Atelier Bloem bath products. Select rooms offer a separate living room & spa bath. Boleo offers breathtaking rooftop views alongside Latin-inspired cocktails & cuisine.
Thompson Chicago
4 Star, Location
Located in the Chicago city centre, this luxury boutique hotel boasts an on-site restaurant and WiFi access. Shopping and dining on Michigan Avenue is 2 minutes’ walk away. A flat-screen cable TV and a mini bar are offered in every modern guest room
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Royal Sonesta
4 Star, Great Pool
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and 24-hour room service. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and dry cleaning. All 261 rooms feature thoughtful touches like pillow menus and bathrobes
LondonHouse
4 Star, Stylish
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. A business center, and conference space are onsite. All 452 rooms feature thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, plus free WiFi and LED TVs with first-run movies. Guests will also find MP3 docks
Hyatt Centric Chicago
4 Star, Readers Choice
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, & a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, & a spa tub are onsite. All 419 rooms offer thoughtful touches like bathrobes and pillowtop beds & premium bedding. Free WiFi
Loews Chicago
4 Star, Modern Classic
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool & a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, & a snack bar/deli are onsite. All 400 rooms offer free WiFi & free wired Internet, plus iPod docks & flat-screen TVs
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