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BLUF IML DinnerFriday 23 May, 17:00
BLUF Chicago is pleased to welcome all BLUF members and fans from around the world to Chicago for the International Mr. Leather Weekend! We invite you to join your fellow members and fans in your finest BLUF Leather uniform as we kick off the IML Weekend with the 4th Annual BLUF Dinner. The event will be held on Friday, May 23th at 5:00PM at the historic Chicago restaurant "The Walnut Room" located inside Macy's Department Store (formerly Marshall Fields). A Chicago tradition since 1907, the world famous Walnut Room was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store with Circassian wood paneling imported from Russia and Austrian chandeliers. The 17,000 square foot dining room is both elegant and comfortable. The Menu features an American & Mediterranean spin on Classics including the famous Mrs. Herring's Chicken Pot Pie and Frango Mint deserts. There is a full bar, beer & wine, and non alcohol selections as well.
For our event your three-course ticket includes: Starter, Choice of Entree, and Dessert. Coffee, tea or Soft Drinks are also included.
The Menu:
Starter Walnut Room Salad Mixed greens, mandarin slices, almonds, Signature Toasted Sesame dressing
Choice of Entree: Mrs. Herring's 1890 Original Chicken Pot Pie Chicken, carrots, sweet corn, leeks, peas, creamy filling, flaky pie crust Or Oven-Baked Meatloaf Beef meatloaf with pine nuts and spinach, tomato jam, onion strings, whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetable Or Asiago Crusted Chicken Pommery mustard sauce, whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetable Or Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl
The Walnut Room. Located in the heart of the Theater District on the 7th floor of Macy's (111 N. State Street) and only a 7 minute walk from the Congress Plaza IML host hotel.
BLUF IML SocialSaturday 24 May, 18:30
BLUF Chicago welcomes members of the Breeches and Leather Uniform Fan Club from around the world with a cocktail reception, bringing together men who are into full leather uniforms. bootblacking by boi will be in the Oxford room and available during our social to get your boots looking their best.
This is a BLUF Dress Code Enforced Event, so please wear your finest Leathers and Uniforms. We are looking forward to seeing you there.
The Oxford Room on the main floor of The Congress Plaza Hotel
BLUF IML Leather Gear and Cigars SundaySunday 25 May, 14:00
Join your fellow BLUF members and fans along with Hot Ash Men Chicago for an afternoon of Leather, Uniforms, Boots, Gear and Cigars on the Patio at the Granville Anvil.
ENTRANCE FEE: No Cover - Cash Only Bar
DRESS CODE: You are welcome to wear what you want to the event, but we encourage you to wear leather uniforms, motorcycle leather, fabric uniforms, bar leather, rubber, sports gear, jeans, t-shirts, etc. Just make sure it is street legal and G-rated 
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LOCATION: The Granville Anvil is just 17 minutes North of the Congress Plaza Hotel at 1137 W. Granville Ave, Chicago IL 60660. Located just East of the intersection of Granville and Broadway next to the Red Line.
Reservations Encouraged
The Granville Anvil, 1137 W. Granville Ave, Chicago IL 60660.
BLUF ChicagoSaturday 21 June, 22:00
Join your fellow BLUF members and fans for a night of leather and uniforms. A strict dress code will be enforced for entry into the club room. A barber and bootblack will be available
Touche, 6412 N. Clark Street, Chicago, USA
BLUF ChicagoSaturday 19 July, 22:00
Join your fellow BLUF members and fans for a night of leather and uniforms. A strict dress code will be enforced for entry into the club room. A barber and bootblack will be available
Touche, 6412 N. Clark Street, Chicago, USA
BLUF ChicagoSaturday 16 August, 22:00
Join your fellow BLUF members and fans for a night of leather and uniforms. A strict dress code will be enforced for entry into the club room. A barber and bootblack will be available
Touche, 6412 N. Clark Street, Chicago, USA
BLUF ChicagoSaturday 20 September, 22:00
Join your fellow BLUF members and fans for a night of leather and uniforms. A strict dress code will be enforced for entry into the club room. A barber and bootblack will be available
Touche, 6412 N. Clark Street, Chicago, USA
BLUF ChicagoSaturday 18 October, 22:00
Join your fellow BLUF members and fans for a night of leather and uniforms. A strict dress code will be enforced for entry into the club room. A barber and bootblack will be available
Touche, 6412 N. Clark Street, Chicago, USA
BLUF ChicagoSaturday 15 November, 22:00
Join your fellow BLUF members and fans for a night of leather and uniforms. A strict dress code will be enforced for entry into the club room. A barber and bootblack will be available
Touche, 6412 N. Clark Street, Chicago, USA
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