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Circuitmom and Circuitson, together with Ky Martinez, Present Rated X, the official Friday night party during the IML weekend.
Circuitmom and Circuitson, together with Ky Martinez, Present Rated X, the official Friday night party during the IML weekend.
- Stay close to the city’s popular gay district at the Hawthorne Terrace Hotel with spacious rooms and delicious breakfast options, just 10 minutes from the party.
The Event
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates, Typically the Friday of IML – Official International Mr Leather (IML) Chicago Event.
- San Francisco’s legendary party promoter, Ky Martinez, brings his West Coast Party Rated X to Chicago for a night to remember.
- The event takes over some of Chicago’s leading gay venues on the Friday night of the IML Weekend.
- Featuring a massive playzone and live shows all night long.
- The party runs from 9 pm to 4 am, featuring music from international DJs.
- Stay close to the city’s gay district at the “Superb” rated Hotel Zachary Lakeview. We love its superb location, spacious rooms and modern fitness centre, perfect for a pre-party workout.
The Venue
- Never Have I Ever – Located on 2247 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60614 and set to be transformed by the Circuitmom team.
- A restaurant and agave bar with a hidden nightclub and live performance venue in Lincoln Park with a spacious bar and dancefloor.
- The venue is located an 8-minute drive from the gay bars of Northalsted.
- Northalsted, also known as Boystown, is Chicago’s gay district, part of the larger Lakeview community area on the city’s North Side.
- It’s about 5 miles north of Downtown Chicago (The Loop), easily accessible by public transportation, mainly via the Red Line ‘L’ train (Belmont or Addison stops).
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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The Hyatt Regency is close to all the main
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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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We have chosen hotels in Chicago that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
The top gay things to do 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.
The heart of Chicago’s downtown and home to some of its most iconic landmarks with great hotels.
A great place to stay if you’re a foodie or a fan of the arts, and close to the city’s best shopping.
