Event Dates
From: Friday, October 18, 2024
To: Friday, October 18, 2024
Mister International Rubber presents RECON, the signature Friday night party.
Mister International Rubber presents RECON, the signature Friday night party, during their annual MIR celebrations.
- Stay close to the party venues for MIR in Lakeview at the Hawthorne Terrace Hotel with spacious rooms and delicious breakfast options, just 2 minutes from the Recon Party.
The Party
- Friday 18th October 2024 – Recon heads back to Chicago to host the biggest dance party of MIR.
- The party takes over the 12th Floor – Monaco Grand Ballroom of DoubleTree Hotel, with guest DJs, hot fetish guys and surprise performances.
- The Venue transforms into a Rubber lover’s heaven, so whether you’re in Chicago, celebrating MIR 28, or a home-grown Chicago kinkster, the party is open to all, and all fetishes are welcome.
- Doors open from 10 pm to 1 am. DJ lineup featuring: Avian Invasion and DJ Bird One.
The Venue
- Venue to be confirmed.
- DoubleTree in Skokie, IL – located in the near-north suburbs of Chicago – not far from O’Hare Airport.
- Sokie is a 35 Minute drive from the gay bars and clubs along Northalsted.
- The host hotel is The DoubleTree by Hilton in Skokie, Illinois.
- Spillover hotel is Hampton Inn & Suites North Shore / Skokie.
Popular Bars with Fetish Guys in Chicago
- Big Chick’s – Leather-friendly neighbourhood bar, busy on Thursdays (Bear Den every 3rd Thursday) and Fridays.
- Cell Block – Dark and Sleazy Boystown bar with porn movies and dress-code parties for CODE Night on the first Saturday of the month.
- The Hole – Not for the faint of heart. Downstairs at the Jackhammer for sex pigs with a strict dress code on weekends.
- The Jackhammer Complex With three large club areas dedicated to dance, sports and leather plus a huge outdoor patio, Jackhammer features a varied lineup of live music, international fetish events and its notorious underwear party. It’s best and busiest at the weekend.
- Sidetrack – Leather-friendly bar in Boystown with fun and busy Show Tunes on Sundays. The monthly Woof Wednesday night sees the young clientele don their gear and get wild, with a helping hand from the signature frozen cocktails.
- The SoFo Tap – Leather-friendly neighbourhood bar South of Foster with a bustling outdoor patio.
- Touché – Long running classic leather bar with friendly staff. The crowd tends to be a bit older, the beer is cheap, and the porn is on mute, so there’s plenty of cruising potential for leather and Levi men fans.
Chicago Hotels
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the gay bars and the city’s top attractions:
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The Hyatt Regency is close to all the main
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Best Things to Do & Iconic Foods to Eat
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.