M.o.l. Weekend • oct 9-11, 2026
Join us in Akron for a weekend of all things leather and kink! We aim to highlight every elements of our diverse and passionate LGBTQ+ community here in Ohio. The weekend will be chock-full of events: the Mr. & Ms. Ohio Contests will be held, along with the Nashty™ Dark Dance! You won't wanna miss this! Applications for the contest and events are located below!
Mr. Ohio Leather Sponsors
Mr. ohio leather contest
Event Information
This year, we at Nashty™ have the opportunity and privilege of producing the Mr. Ohio Leather Contest! This collaboration aims to invoke all aspects of our LGBTQ+ community and bring the scene into a new era of leather. The contest will be held at Cocktails 2.0 in Akron right before the Dark Dance. Many details are still in the works— please bear with us as we release updates and information.
Ms. Ohio Leather will be produced alongside Mr. Ohio Leather. While Nashty™ is producing the Mr. Ohio Leather contest, Ms. Ohio Leather will be handled by a separate party.
Cocktails 2.0
33 W. Mapledale Ave, Akron, OH 44301
Contest Entry: Mr. Ohio Leather
Those interested in applying to compete for Mr. Ohio Leather may do so here. Included is both the application and the official Contest Handbook. Applications must be submitted by 11:59PM on September 25th.
volunteers needed!!
Help us make M.O.L. Weekend an event for the ages.
nashty™ dark dance
Event Information
Get pumped for our biggest event of the year: the Dark Dance! Our DJs will be spinning beats all night at this dark, sultry, leather-infused dance event. Break out your gear and descend into a world of pleasure on the dance floor.
This year, we'll be celebrating the passing of the torch to our new Mr. and Ms. Ohio Leather titleholders! A fresh, new venue awaits as well...
Gear is encouraged but never required. We strive for a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment with all of our events.
Opening set: DJ Darryl G • 9-11:30PM
Closing set: DJ Silver Nova • 11:30PM-CLOSE
Clothing check and bootblack services will be available!
Onsite vendor: Comply Gear
9PM • October 10, 2026
The Back Door
271 S Main St. • 2nd Floor • Akron, OH
Tickets
Hotel Rooms
Hotel Rooms
Ticket sales are live now! Early bird pricing is available for a limited time. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door during the event!
Hotel Rooms
Hotel Rooms
Hotel Rooms
Rooms at the BluTique are available all weekend for $119/night through our website only! Rooms must be reserved by September 20th using this link.
DJ Darryl G
Darryl G is a versatile DJ and music professional impacting both underground and mainstream venues with his positive and fun-filled performances. He holds several residencies, including Sunday Service Gospel House and Techno Radio Show deepspaceradio.com, Technoclub.net internet video show, Blast Radio blastradio.com/djdarrylg, and HALO Bar and Lounge Detroit (where he's also Sound Engineer, Booking Agent, and Musical Director). His guest appearances span various Detroit venues like Spotlite, TV Lounge, Menjo's, The Eagle Of Detroit, CLAW, and Virtual CLAW, CLAW AV Coordinator. Additionally, he's the Head Technical Engineer. for Streamteamio.com. Darryl G's diverse musical style, influenced by genres ranging from house, techno, rock and pop to disco, R&B, jazz, new wave, alternative, and classical, creates a gritty, hard, deep, soulful, and fun soundscape. The drums are a central element, connecting diverse genres in his sets, creating unforgettable musical journeys for his listeners. He often incorporates multiple genres within a single set for a unique and entertaining experience.
DJ SILVER NOVA
Deep house, disco, and trance DJ playing a variety of sets in Louisville, Kentucky with Nashville, Tennessee as a home base. He follows the beats wherever they take him.
Residencies and clubs at:
Canvas • Nashville, Tennessee
Chill Bar Highlands • Louisville, Kentucky
Frankie J's • Nashville, Tennessee
Play • Louisville, Kentucky
Stag Run Club • Southern Indiana
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