Sun. January 19, 2020
Touche announced plans for the Mr. Chicago Leather 2020 Contest weekend scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 26.
The highlight of the weekend is the contest to choose a representative for Chicago at this year's International Mr. Leather. John Pendal, International Mr. Leather 2013, will return for his 17th consecutive year as emcee of the contest on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Leather Archives & Museum, 6418 N. Greenview.
International Mr Leather 2019 Jack Thompson will join Gene Mar from Chicago Hellfire Club, M J from Trident Windy City, Kylon Hooks and Mr Chicago Leather 2019 Saber Onyx on the judging panel.
The action-packed weekend includes a number or related events, including a welcoming cocktail party and the roast of Saber Onyx, both taking place Friday, Jan. 24 at Touche, 6412 N. Clark St.
The staff of Full Kit Gear will celebrate their 5th anniversary on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 5021 N. Clark Street.
For a full schedule of events and contest information, visit https://touchechicago.com/mr-chicago-leather-2020
Schedule of Events
All weekend events are held at Touche, 6412 N. Clark unless otherwise noted. There is no admission charge for events at Touche.
Thursday, January 23rd
FULL KIT GEAR 4th Anniversary Celebration 6 - 8pm 5021 N. Clark
MCL2020 REGISTRATION open 7pm-midnight pick up your weekend package, purchase tickets to contest, brunch and more.
Friday, January 24th
MCL2020 REGISTRATION open 5pm-midnight
WELCOME PARTY with introductions of judges and contestants 10pm
ROAST OF SABER ONYX - MR CHICAGO LEATHER 2019 with roast master Thib Guicherd-Callin Mr Santa Clara County Leather 2012 @midnight
Saturday, January 25th
LEATHER EYE-OPENERS 11am-noon
MCL2020 REGISTRATION open 11 am -4pm
FETISH GEAR SWAP noon-5pm buy-sell-trade leather-rubber-uniforms
KINK U 1pm-4pm presented by Titans of the Midwest (Tentative)
PRE-CONTEST COCKTAILS 6pm
MR CHICAGO LEATHER 2020 CONTEST 8pm - Leather Archives & Museum, 6418 N. Greenview, hosted by John Pendal (IML 2003) doors open 7pm
PURE LEATHER VICTORY DANCE 10pm Celebrate with Mr Chicago Leather 2020 - Strict dress code in Club Room, RIPE Go-Go dudes, DJ Harry T
Sunday, January 26th
LEATHER BRUNCH 11am-2pm - Andersonville Brewing Company, 5402 N. Clark
SUNDAY BEER BUST $1 drafts & sodas all day at Touche
LEATHER SHOWTUNES 4-9pm The Call (Andersonville), 1547 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
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