International Deaf Leather
IDL hosts and participates in events throughout the year. From local bar nights to major leather weekends, we create spaces where the Deaf and Hard of Hearing leather community can come together. Many events feature ASL interpretation, making them accessible to everyone.
Check back often for updates. New events are added regularly, and we are always looking for new ways to bring our community together.
International LeatherSIR/boy & ICBB
Dallas, TX
September 2-7, 2015
Labor Day Weekend
Folsom Street Fair Weekend
San Francisco, CA
September 25-27, 2015
Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend
Washington, DC
January 15-18, 2016
International Mr. Leather
Chicago, IL
May 21-25, 2015
Bar nights are a tradition in the leather community, and IDL has hosted some memorable ones over the years. These events are casual, fun, and a great way to connect with other community members. Here is a look at some of our past bar nights:
BLADeaf Bar Night
Baltimore Eagle
2022 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD
Saturday, May 19, 2007
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Draft beer, Jell-O shooters, 50/50 raffles
IDL Bar Night
Green Lantern (Upstairs)
1335 Green Court NW, Washington, DC
Sunday, January 28, 2007
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Draft beer, Jell-O shooters, free munchies, 50/50 raffles
BLADeaf Bar Night
Baltimore Eagle
2022 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD
Friday, October 20, 2006
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Draft beer, Jell-O shooters, 50/50 raffles for cash
Seattle 2001 Fundraisers
Beneficiaries:
Dan Mansfield Foundation (Deaf-Blind GLBT access)
Seattle Lesbian Cancer Project
Supporting Deaf-Blind and lesbian cancer communities
The highlight of every year is the IDL Annual Convention. This is where our community comes together from across the country and around the world. We celebrate, compete, and connect. Here is where we have been:
Contest Only: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Weekend Combo: $30 in advance, $35 at the door
Combo includes Meet & Greet, Victory Celebration, Program Book, Dinner, Contest Show, and Workshops
Registration Form Available: Download the PDF and mail with payment.
IDL events are about more than just showing up. They are about building connections, creating memories, and strengthening our community. Every bar night, every convention, every gathering is an opportunity to meet new people, catch up with old friends, and celebrate who we are.
We have had some incredible moments over the years. From the first contest in Dallas in 1991 to the 20th Anniversary celebration in Denver, from bar nights in Baltimore to conventions in Montreal, every event has added to the rich tapestry of IDL history.
We look forward to seeing you at our next event. Whether you are a longtime member or someone just discovering our community, there is a place for you here.
"The leather community is built on events - places where we come together, share stories, and create the bonds that make us family."
Come Join the Fun. Come Join the Family.
International Deaf Leather - Events That Bring Us Together