Shake Your Groove Thang from One Year into the Next

Ring in the new year, hit the slopes and meet Mr. Leather.

• Masterbeat 2017
  

  December 30-January 2
  Masterbeat will once again boast the biggest New Year’s Eve bash in Los Angeles with a multi-venue extravaganza that includes Arena Cafe, The Belasco, The Mayan, and Stock Exchange.
  masterbeat.com

• Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend
  

  January 13-15
  January means a changing Of the guard in Washington D.C. That’s when judges select Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2017. In addition to the contest, the weekend always features a spectacular closing night dance party, plus leather-themed cocktails and, of course, brunch.
  leatherweekend.com

• Aspen Gay Ski Week
  

  January 15-22
  The slopes are alive from the opening night party at Hotel Jerome until the Saturday night red swimsuit pool party. Aspen Gay Ski Week will celebrate its 40th Anniversary with hot tubbing, the “Belly Up Aspen” comedy show and dance party, and a highly-anticipated Downhill Drag Costume Competition. gayskiweek.com

• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival
  

  January 22-29
  Men from over 26 countries will
  flock to Whistler for their 25th annual Pride and Ski Festival. The robust slate of programming will include daily Happy Hour events, comedy shows, late-night theme parties and specialty activities for bears, lesbians and circuit boys. gaywhistler.com