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Speed Tricking Thursday, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Friday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Pacific Suite I (Lower Level)	Single at IMsL? Poly and on the prowl? Speed Tricking diva Peggy Sue will run you through this fast-paced mixer to put you face-to-face with the people most likely to make your motor run. It’s like Speed Dating. But much, much kinkier.
Slumber Party hosted by ButchBoi.com Thursday, 11:00 pm – 3:00 am Pacific Suite I (Lower Level)	This year at International Ms Leather weekend ButchBoi.com is hosting an all gender slumber play party to kick off the weekend. Be there for spin the bottle, wrestling, truth or dare and many more fun naughty games. This party is open to all and encourages new comers to IMsL weekend to come out and start their weekend off right. It is held in one of the play spaces so actual sleeping in the space is not allowed, however the party won’t stop until 3am.
Opening Ceremony Friday, 7:00 pm (doors open) – 8:30 pm Emerald Ballroom (Lobby Level)	A fast-paced hour of pomp, circumstance, and proud leather tradition where you will meet this year’s contestants, judges, current titleholders, and visiting dignitaries. This ceremony is highlighted by a formal color guard presentation and our new Parade of Colors. Come early to get a good seat! Emcee: S. Bear Bergman Doors Open at 7:00 pm. Ceremony Begins Promptly at 7:30 pm
Uniform Party Friday 10:00 pm - Midnight Emerald Ballroom (Lobby Level)	What’s hotter than a bunch of women and men showing up to party in uniform? Nothing we can think of. This year, the party has moved to the main ballroom and in addition to plenty of hot uniforms to look at, this exciting event will feature fun new games like “Survive the Drill Instructor” and “Learn to Blouse Those BDUs”, as well as a Uniform Contest complete with prizes. Join the Dyke Uniform Corps Friday night in the main ballroom. Come in your sexiest uniform or just come to enjoy the view. You’ll be glad you did.
Temptation Friday, 11:30 pm – 1:30 am Emerald Ballroom (Lobby Level)	We had such a hot time last year, we’re bringin’ it back again! Temptation is a dance party like you won’t believe. Shake your sexy on the dance floor or get naughty in a dark corner to some hot tunes. No need to spike the punch, we’ll have a cash bar available. This is definitely not your middle school mixer.
Outgoing Titleholder Roast Saturday, Noon – 1:00 pm 7th Floor Hospitality Suite – Room 708	IMsL 2009 Lamalani and IMsBB 2009 Pony are stepping aside – but not before we roast our terrific titleholders with our favorite stories from their title year! Come one and all to our Titleholder Roast to celebrate the 2009 reign of both Lamalani and Pony. You know you’ve got dish... bring it!
24nd Annual International Ms Leather & 12th Annual International Ms Bootblack Contests Saturday, 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm Emerald Ballroom (Lobby Level)	The highlight of IMsL Weekend, hosted by S. Bear Bergman. Watch competitors vie for the titles of International Ms Leather and International Ms Bootblack 2010. The show starts promptly at 9:00pm with a smokin’ opening number featuring all of the contestants. Don’t be late or you will miss one of the best parts of the weekend. Doors Open at 8:30 pm. Contest Begins Promptly at 9:00 pm
Boots and Cigars Party Saturday, 11:30 pm - 2:00 am 7th Floor Hospitality Suite – Room 708	It’s a hot smoky party IMsL-style with cute bootblacks, hot boots, and hotter ash. Our exclusive and very private 7th floor Hospitality Suite and tented balcony belong just to us, our stompers, and our smoke. Ahhhhhh.
Brunch with Keynote Speaker Allena Gabosch Sunday, 10:30 am – Noon Emerald Ballroom (Lobby Level)	We know you’ll be up late Saturday night, so instead of breakfast, we serve buffet Brunch with plenty of hot coffee – specialty cocktails are available, too. Show up early to see a fantastic slideshow of the weekend’s events, courtesy of Rich Stadtmiller. Meet the new IMsL and IMsBB, enjoy the vocal stylings of our emcee Alotta Boutté and listen to powerful Keynote Speaker Allena Gabosch. It’s worth hauling your butt out of bed, we promise.
Wind-Down Party Sunday, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm The Eagle Tavern 398 12th Street, San Francisco, CA	To wind down San Francisco-style, come bid IMsL Weekend adieu with us at the bar local leatherfolk call home - we like to call it The Eagle Tavern. Join us at this infamous SF institution, a short cab hop away from the host hotel, before we say “See You Next Year!”