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DetailsInternational Mr. Leather (IML)
Past event · Leather · Chicago
IML & IMBB Preliminary Contest Night
The Riviera Theater, 4746 N Racine Avedirections
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Fri, May 22, 2026 · 8:00 PM
About this event
The leather community's biggest competition heats up with preliminary rounds for International Mr. Leather and International Mr. Bear Brotherhood. Watch contenders from across the country compete for the crown in front of a packed room of leather enthusiasts and supporters. This is the night the community comes together to celebrate its finest.
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Location
The Riviera Theater, 4746 N Racine Ave