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Updated December 13, 2025

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If you're a fan of gay men and leather, you won't want to miss Cleveland Leather Annual Weekend (CLAW).

Cleveland,
Ohio, United States

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CLAW

CLAW is one of the largest yearly leather events in the USA and features a weekend of leather + fetish parties and fun. The convention takes place in various venues across Cleveland so it's a great way to get around and explore the city.

CLAW Details

Get ready to strut your stuff and mingle with the hottest leather guys from across the globe. As the spring air starts to warm the streets of Cleveland, the CLAW party heats up even more, bringing its electric energy to the city's hotels and hot spots. It's not just a gathering; it's a celebration of diversity, freedom, and leather love!

Crowd & Music

Crowd is mostly gay and bisexual men, ages range from mid 20s to late 40s and are leather/kink lovers! Music ranges depending on event, but expect lots of techno, dance hits, remixes, upbeat EDM and lots of rump shaking.

Daily Events

The lineup of events at CLAW is as diverse as the attendees themselves. Spice up your social life with our array of daily events:

Social Meet-ups: Where conversations flow as smoothly as the drinks, and new friendships are just a handshake away.

Dance Parties: Lose yourself in the rhythm of the night, where beats and leather meet in perfect harmony dancing it up until dawn.

The Kinky Kabaret: A dazzling spectacle where the bold and the beautiful collide in a show of tantalizing talents.

Speed Dating: Fast, fun, and flirty – the perfect way to spark a connection that might just last a lifetime.

The Cigar Deck: Indulge in the aromatic world of cigars, a place where smoke signals mix with social mingling.

Leather Vendor Mart: From sleek to chic, find all your leather essentials and souvenirs in one grand marketplace.

Fetish Play Parties: Explore your wild side in a safe and welcoming environment, where fantasies and fetish come to life.

Horse Market: A unique blend of fun and friskiness, where playful meets provocative.

Drag Brunch: Savor delicious bites with a side of fabulous, served up by the most glamorous queens in town with lots of flowing mimosas!

Whether you're a seasoned leather party-goer or just curious about the scene, CLAW offers something for everyone. So, dust off your leather, polish those boots, and join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the leather community at CLAW in Cleveland. This is where memories are made and stories are born. Don't just hear about it; be a part of it! Friendly studs, lots of leather and fetish fun await you at CLAW!

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Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, 24 Public Square
Cleveland, Ohio, 44113
United States


Crowd

  • 18+
  • 21+
  • Bears
  • Bisexual
  • Cruising
  • Fetish
  • Gay
  • Leather
  • Naked

Music

  • Dance
  • House
  • Pop
  • Techno
  • Top 40

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