MIR27 - "Intergalactic Rubber" was held October 19 - 22, 2023.
MIR28 will be held October 17 - 20, 2024.
Information regarding MIR27 is presented below as archival info.
Join in the fun with gear intensive kinksters from around the globe for a weekend of shopping, playing, socializing, education, entertainment and so much more. Check out the schedule of events below and make your plans to attend MIR27!
MIR welcomes attendees of all nationalities, abilities, genders, orientations, income and experience levels. If you are into rubber gear, you are welcome here!
Questions about Accessibility? Visit our Accessibility Page
All events at The Double Tree and North Shore Center for the Performing Arts are open to attendees 18 years and older with package purchase.
This schedule is tentative and subject to change. Check back frequently. Additional events will be added as they are confirmed.
A map of spaces being used for events in the hotel is available here.
All times listed are Chicago/Central Time
- American Sign Language interpreted
- Free of charge
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MIR26 Rub U - A Streaming Rebroadcast
https://mirubber.com/liveRelive the experience that was MIR 26 Rub U! We're rebroadcasting the full contest as a stress test for our LIVE broadcast on Saturday night. Watch, chat, and socialize online as we lead up to MIR27. The replay will also be shown in the Athens room at the DoubleTree Hotel.
6:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Opening Reception for MIR27 Art Exhibiton
Main Floor - Athens Room of DoubleTree HotelJoin us for our Vernissage! Join curators, contestants and judges for an opening celebration of our MIR27 Art Exhibit - Worldbuilding & Kink.
Open to all MIR attendees. Cash bar available.
Room opens at 6 pm for socializing, and then a brief welcome by the curators will happen at 8 pm.
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kink Market, Social, and Demo Pit
Lower Level - Versailles Ballroom & Foyer of DoubleTree HotelShop with vendors, watch a demo, and socialize with other kinksters.
12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Social Space and Art at MIR
Main Floor - Athens Room of DoubleTree HotelVisit our MIR27 Art Exhibition - Worldbuilding & Kink.
Hang out and socialize in our MIR Social Lounge.
On view from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon.
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Chicago Rubber Club Gear Sale
Main Floor - Zurich Room of DoubleTree HotelBuy and sell gently used and lovingly abused gear at the Chicago Rubber Club Gear Sale!
Register here to sell your gear in the Chicago Rubber Club Gear Sale.
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration and Individual Ticket Sales
Main Floor - Berlin Room of DoubleTree HotelPick up your weekend packages, and get your weekend credentials.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lubing Up - MIR Newbie Orientation (Friday Edition)
Main Floor - Vienna Room of DoubleTree HotelA brief orientation for new attendees to MIR.
Meet other newbies, review the schedule, ask questions - get ready for the weekend ahead!
This event is free of charge.
Also check out the Tips For Newbies page for more info.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Kink Education Session 1 - Rubber Repair
Main Floor - Vienna Room of DoubleTree HotelTitle: Repairing the Shiny Side of Life
Presenter: Bootblack Tobi
Click link above for Course Description and Presenter Bio
Educational classes are open to individuals of all genders.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The 2nd Annual Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary Meet-Up
Main Floor - Vienna Room of DoubleTree HotelA meet up for folks in all forms of the Trans, Gender Nonconforming, or Non-Binary experience!
Moderators: Max Lupin, Mxtress Polaris, and boy Jason.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mocktails - A Recovering Rubberfolk Social
Main Floor - Vienna Room of DoubleTree HotelThis event is open to anyone wishing to enjoy a substance-free space. You need not be in recovery to attend.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Registration and Individual Ticket Sales
12th Floor - Monaco Ballroom Foyer of DoubleTree HotelPick up your weekend packages, and get your weekend credentials before the Opening Ceremonies begin!
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MIR27 Opening Ceremonies & Fashion Show
12th Floor - Monaco Grand Ballroom of DoubleTree HotelMeet the contestants and judges for MIR27 - followed by a fashion show!
See the latest in latex fashions, on our models drawn from the community.
Can't attend in person? We will be recording tonight's program and broadcasting it before the contest on Saturday night. Tune in to our livestream beginning at ~7:15 on Saturday to see Friday night's opening ceremonies and fashion show, to be followed immediately by the live stream of MIR27 Intergalactic Rubber and the Mr. International Rubber Contest!
10:00 PM - 4:30 AM
Friday Night Bar Shuttle
Main Entrance of DoubleTree HotelSponsored by Jackhammer
A bar shuttle will run to/from Jackhammer at Clark and Devon, every 30 minutes.
A Nebula, Galaxy or Universe package is required to ride the shuttle bus.
For more information, please visit the Getting Around page.
10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
MIR27 Dance Party
12th Floor - Monaco Grand Ballroom of DoubleTree HotelSponsored by RECON
We're pleased to welcome Avian Invasion and DJ Bird One to MIR27 Intergalatic Rubber!
Shake a tail feather...The Avian Invasion is coming to MIR27!
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Chicago Rubber Club Gear Sale
Main Floor - Zurich Room of DoubleTree HotelBuy and sell gently used and lovingly abused gear at the Chicago Rubber Club Gear Sale!
Register here to sell your gear in the Chicago Rubber Club Gear Sale.
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kink Market, Social, and Demo Pit
Lower Level - Versailles Ballroom & Foyer of DoubleTree HotelShop with vendors, watch a demo, and socialize with other kinksters.
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration and Individual Ticket Sales
Main Floor - Berlin Room of DoubleTree HotelPick up your weekend packages, and get your weekend credentials.
12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Social Space and Art at MIR
Main Floor - Athens Room of DoubleTree HotelVisit our MIR27 Art Exhibition - Worldbuilding & Kink..
Hang out and socialize in our MIR Social Lounge.
On view from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Lubing Up - MIR Newbie Orientation (Saturday Edition)
Main Floor - Vienna Room of DoubleTree HotelA brief orientation for new attendees to MIR.
Meet other newbies, review the schedule, ask questions - get ready for the weekend ahead!
This event is free of charge.
Also check out the Tips For Newbies page for more info.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The Rubber Pet Rumpus
Lower Level - Versailles Ballroom & Foyer of DoubleTree HotelJoin handlers and pets of all varieties in this annual mosh.
Hosted by the Chicago Pet Patrol
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Kink Education Session 2 - All About Chastity
Main Floor - Vienna Room of DoubleTree HotelTitle: Hand Over Those Keys - It's Locktober!
Presenter: Mistress Simone
Click link above for Course Description and Presenter Bio
Educational classes are open to individuals of all genders.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
The 2nd Annual ABDL Meet-up
Main Floor - Vienna Room of DoubleTree HotelA social meet up for adult babies, mommies, daddies, diaper lovers, and littles.
Hosted by Chicago Puddle Scouts
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Seventh Annual Rubberists of Color Meet-up
Main Floor - Vienna Room of DoubleTree HotelMIR continues to support a kink event environment that acknowledges the specific and unique challenges faced by People of Color, and makes space for coming together. The 7th People of Color Meet-Up at MIR provides a chance for all POC participating in MIR weekend to meet, network with people sharing these challenges and experiences in an open and encouraging environment.
Moderators: Issa Arden, Pup Icarus, Preston So, Antoin Strachen
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Third Annual Asian Rubberists Meet-up
Main Floor - Vienna Room of DoubleTree HotelThose in the kink community who are of Asian heritage face unique barriers and challenges due to racist abuse, harassment, hate crimes, and violence in queer and kink spaces and in society, rooted in the historic and systemic dehumanization of those of Asian descent. The Asian Rubberists Meetup is a breakout summit from the annual Rubberists of Color Meetup and welcomes those of all Asian heritages into a safe and intentional space for discussion, networking, and reflection about both Asian and wider POC issues.
Moderator: Preston So, Trooper Long, Daddy Shadi
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Pre-Contest Cocktail Party
Grand Foyer of North Shore Center for the Performing ArtsEnjoy cocktails in the Grand Foyer of the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts prior to the 27th Mr. International Rubber Contest
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration and Individual Ticket Sales
Grand Foyer of North Shore Center for the Performing ArtsPick up your weekend packages, and get your weekend credentials.
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
The 27th Mr. International Rubber Contest
Center Theater of North Shore Center for the Performing Arts MapThe 27th Mr. International Rubber Contest happens TONIGHT! There will be entertainment and fun for everyone!
No luggage will be allowed in the venue. We strongly advise against bringing any bags to the contest venue.
Please refer to the safety, entry and bag policy on the website of the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts for more details.
Can't attend in person? Watch the Livestream of the contest beginning at ~7:15 on Saturday with the Opening Ceremonies and Fashion Show, to be immediately followed by the live contest in Chicago! Have your mobile devices or laptop ready, as voting will be ONLINE this year. You can vote from home, during the 10 minute audience vote window during the contest.
9:00 PM - 2:30 AM
Slick and Twisted - The M.A.F.I.A. Party
Chicago Rose 6525 N. Clark St 6525 N. Clark StJoin the fisters of M.A.F.I.A. for a rubber fisting party at the Chicago Rose. This is a gender inclusive event. Separate registration and admission is required. This event is capacity limited. Visitmafiaff.org/register for more information.
10:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Saturday Night Bar Shuttle
Main Entrance of DoubleTree HotelSponsored by Jackhammer
A bar shuttle will run to/from Jackhammer at Clark and Devon, every 30 minutes.
A Nebula, Galaxy or Universe package is required to ride the shuttle bus.
For more information, please visit the Getting Around page.
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
MIR27 Afterparty
Grand Foyer of North Shore Center for the Performing ArtsJoin fellow MIR attendees for drinks in the Grand Foyer following the contest.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The MIR27 Winners Reception
12th Floor - Monaco Grand Ballroom of DoubleTree HotelUniverse weekend package holders may enjoy a light buffet and mingle with the contestants and winner of MIR27!
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration and Individual Ticket Sales
Main Floor - Berlin Room of DoubleTree HotelPick up your weekend packages, and get your weekend credentials.
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Chicago Rubber Club Gear Sale
Main Floor - Zurich Room of DoubleTree HotelBuy and sell gently used and lovingly abused gear at the Chicago Rubber Club Gear Sale!
Register here to sell your gear in the Chicago Rubber Club Gear Sale.
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kink Market, Social, and Demo Pit
Lower Level - Versailles Ballroom & Foyer of DoubleTree HotelShop with vendors, watch a demo, and socialize with other kinksters.
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Social Space and Art at MIR
Main Floor - Athens Room of DoubleTree HotelVisit our MIR27 Art Exhibition - Worldbuilding & Kink.
Hang out and socialize in our MIR Social Lounge.
On view from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon
1:30 PM
Gummi Gaymes and Gabbing
Main Floor - Athens Room of DoubleTree HotelJoin fellow gamers for some board and card games.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Kink Education Session 3 - Fisting Mechanics
Main Floor - Vienna Room of DoubleTree HotelTitle: The Art of Anal Fisting and It's Mechanics
Presenter: Pup Icarus
Click link above for Course Description and Presenter Bio
This class is sponsored by MAFIA - Mid-America Fists in Action
Educational classes are open to individuals of all genders.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Latex Balloon Games
Lower Level - Versailles Ballroom & Foyer of DoubleTree HotelJoin us for some light hearted fun playing with latex (balloons that is). We're hosting a light hearted erotic balloon competition. Compete as couples (or larger groups) or join as a single and we'll find you a partner. Rubber/gear/fetish apparel is encouraged and it's fun to watch people grind on each other and balloons. Come watch or join the fun.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The Rubber Club Summit
Main Floor - Vienna Room of DoubleTree HotelJoin leaders & members of rubber clubs globally as we discuss topics of mutual concern.
This event is open to the public and free of charge.
5:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Sunday Evening Bar Shuttle
Main Entrance of DoubleTree HotelSponsored by Jackhammer & Sidetrack
A bar shuttle will run to/from Jackhammer at Clark and Devon, every 30 minutes.
The bus will then proceed to/from Sidetrack at Halsted and Roscoe, every 30 minutes.
A Nebula, Galaxy or Universe package is required to ride the shuttle bus.
For more information, please visit the Getting Around page.
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Showtunes, Slushies and Shiny Farewells
Sidetrack 3349 N. Halsted St.Join in the traditional closing party of MIR at Chicago's world famous video bar, Sidetrack!
Must be 21 for entry. Photo ID required.