Leathermen (and women) from all over the world will converge in Chicago on May 24-28 for IML (International Mr. Leather) 2007.

This year’s host hotel, The Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe, is sold out. However, IML has a block of overflow rooms at The Chicago Hilton, 720 S. Michigan. For reservations, call 312-922-4400 or go to imrl.com

Actor and comedian Hal Sparks will perform as the headline entertainer at this year’s contest at The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State, on May 27.

IML 2007 weekend event packages start at $150, with special upgraded seating packages available. Packages include, among other things, admission to all official events, including the International Mr. Leather 2007 competition; free admission to the Leather Market; free shuttle-bus service; and an official IML 2007 T-shirt plus special promotional offers and gifts. Individuals can purchase packages by visiting www.imrl.com or at www.boxofficetickets.com; by calling 800-494-TIXS; or by faxing 800-FAX-TIXS.