October 3rd Meet and Greet - CC's Seattle (1701 E Olive Way, Seattle), 8pm - 12am
The first Friday of each month is usually SML's social at CC's; in October the focus will be the SML members who are competing for Daddy or Daddy's boy 2026 titles. SML welcomes our members and the community to meet this year's contestants before the contest and voting on Saturday.

October 4th Daddy and Daddy's Boy Contest - Neighbours (1509 Broadway, Seattle), 5pm - 8pm
Leatherfolk, kinksters, and general community members - SML welcomes you to attend this year's Seattle Leather Daddy and Daddy's Boy Contest. This year's event will be at Neighbours Nightclub. There will be no cover or cost for admission - yet a $10 suggested donation is encouraged, and all proceeds benefit GenPride. 

October 5th Victory Brunch - CC's Seattle (1701 E Olive Way, Seattle), 12pm - 3pm
SML invites the community to enjoy brunch and celebrate the 2026 Seattle Leather Daddy and Daddy's boy titleholders. Presale tickets ONLY - there will be no tickets available at the door. Brunch tickets will also be available for purchase in-person at the Meet & Greet as well as the Contest.

1st Monday - Board of Directors Meeting
The SML Board of Directors meets on the first Monday of the month via a Zoom call at 8pm. Members are welcome to attend. Contact president to RSVP and get the event link. (Meeting sometimes moves off the 1st Monday.)

1st Friday - Friday Leather Social
CC’s Seattle (1701 E Olive Way, Seattle), 8pm – 12am
Join Seattle Men in Leather for a weekend leather night, every month on the 1st Friday at CC’s. Leather and gear encouraged but not required. Open to everyone over 21 regardless of SML membership.

3rd Thursday - Stoop Social
Stoop Brewery (1158 Broadway, Seattle), 6pm – 7pm
Please join us on the 3rd Thursday on the month (through December) for a pre-bar social at Stoup Brewery & Beer Hall (1158 Broadway @ Union). Yes, same night as the bar social at Diesel, just a few blocks away, in the hour before the social. Come to Stoup and then strut over to Diesel for more leatherman socializing. 

We will grab one of the tables. Get yourself a beer and maybe a meal at the food truck — Noodle Cart by Plenty of Clouds on September 18 — and join us for the chance to chat and enjoy the company of other leathermen in a somewhat quieter environment.

While there is no specific dress code, this is still a leather social, so please Gear It Up! But remember that we will be just one group of many at the Beer Hall, so dress appropriately for the venue, the crowd, and the weather as we progress through fall and early winter.

3rd Thursday - Leather Social
Diesel (1413 14th Ave., Seattle), 7pm – 10pm
Come socialize with Seattle Men in Leather. Gear highly encouraged but not required for this event. The sign in sheets are always on the corner of the beer rail just to the right as you enter the bar. Open to everyone over 21 regardless of SML membership.

4th Friday - Leather Social
Lumber Yard (9630 16th Ave SW, Seattle), 7pm – 10pm
Seattle Men in Leather and Lumber Yard are teaming up for a new monthly leather social in White Center!
While there is no specific dress code, this is a leather social, so please Gear It Up! Open to everyone over 21 regardless of SML membership.

Annual Meeting and Election Results
March - 2nd or 3rd Saturday
Seattle Men in Leather’s anniversary is in mid-March. SML holds the club’s annual general meeting, including the installation of directors, the announcement of award recipients and club beneficiary, and the awarding of club colors to eligible members.

Seattle Leather Artists Media Show
March - Monday and Tuesday of Leather Pride Week
Seattle Leather Artists Media (SLAM!) Show event to celebrate and introduce artists who create erotic male leather, uniform, rubber, kink, and fetish visual art by inviting them to display their art to SML members and the larger Seattle leather community.

As a benefit of your membership, Monday evening's showing is for members only. You are allowed one adult guest.

A second evening for the show will be held on Tuesday evening and is free and open to the adult public.

Bunny Brigade (before Easter Sunday)
Join Seattle Men in Leather and other groups for the Bunny Brigade as we hop down the bunny treasure trail and distribute fun and eggs at various bars on the Hill.

June, Father’s Day (3rd Sunday) - Chili Cook-Off
Seattle Men in Leather hosts a Chili Feed on the Cuff Complex’s patio on the afternoon of Father’s Day (3rd Sunday of June.)

June, last Sunday - Pride Parade Leather Contingent
Seattle Men in Leather typically participates in the Leather Contingent in the Seattle Pride Parade on the last weekend of June.

October, 1st Friday - Seattle Leather Daddy and Daddy’s Boy Contest
The Seattle Leather Daddy and Daddy’s Boy Contest occurs at the start of October.

November, Thanksgiving Day - Community Friendsgiving
SML co-hosts an annual community potluck Thanksgiving. Come join friends new and old as we celebrate our community. Bring a dish if you can. There should be more than enough if you cannot. This event is hosted alongside the Imperial Court of Seattle, Onyx, SEA-PAH, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and WSLO. 

December, 1st Friday - Pictures with Santa
SML holds its annual Pictures with Santa fundraiser. Get your picture taken on the lap of a hunky Santa.
Hot and Hunky Santas on Friday and Saturday Night! Naughty Elves and other guests both nights.
Photos are $10 each, benefiting our charity beneficiary for the year.

December, 2nd Saturday - Holiday Social
SML hosts a Holiday Social at a private home. Dress Code (if any) and attendance by non-SML members is up to the event host. About 30 people attended each year. Want to volunteer to host the Holiday Social?

(on hiatus)
Equinox Leathermen’s Weekend
SML Dines Out
Leather Invasion
Boots & Buzzcuts
Leather History Forum