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We are sad to announce the passing of Paul Christensen JR (AKA Paul C), as he has begun the next step on his journey to Nirvana. Paul Christensen Jr., 75, of Rogers Park/Edgewater neighborhood after a long illness transitioned July 31, 2023.

Join us May 25-30, 2022 for our 21st anniversary, plus a street naming honorary event for LGBTQ+ activist Ed Negron.

Leather64TEN proudly announces T Wayne as MR.LEATHER64TEN 2020. Although we did host our contest in March 2020, we opted to hold off on this announcement at that time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are honored to present the very first Kurt Allen Outstanding Community Service Award to Gerald "Daddy G" Cernak. Tthis award is given to an individual or organization in recognition of outstanding community service.

Save the Date and join us for our fifth annual MR.LEATHER64TEN contest weekend to be held from March 12 - 15, 2020. LEATHER64TEN and The Jackhammer Complex will once again host a weekend of events to promote our search for the next MR.LEATHER64TEN.

Join us for our fourth annual MR.LEATHER64TEN contest weekend in Chicago, March 7 -10, 2019. This year's contest weekend brings exciting new events, guest judges & an amazing prize package for the contest winner. Save the date! Don't Miss It!

June is best known as a time to show pride in our LGBTQ Community, but this year brings a cloud of uncertainty as local well established businesses Jackhammer Complex, Leather64TEN and multiple tenants are told they may face imminent eviction.

LEATHER64TEN was proud to host another successful contest event this year. Attendance surpassed the numbers from last year and the event was able to raise $1,500 for three amazing charities: Leather Archives & Museum, CLAW and Titans of the Midwest.

Join us for our third annual MR.LEATHER64TEN weekend and contest to be held from March 8, 2018 – March 11, 2018. We have added some exciting new themes and events to our 2018 contest weekend including guest judge IML 2017 winner Ralph Bruneau.

Leather64TEN Chicago celebrates the holiday with an ever-growing Santa Window Display and creates a fun food drive to benefit the local Greater Chicago Food Dispensary.