Central Ohio Leather & Beyond (COL&B)

EST. 2026 // COLUMBUS, OHIO

Central Ohio Leather & Beyond

Building stronger connections, resources, and infrastructure for Central Ohio's Queer Leather, Kink, and BDSM communities.

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Check out our upcoming events:

Nov 10–11 Crate Training: A Mosh-101 Course/ Vinyl Record Night Free

Nov 12–15 Maryland Leather Weekend 2026 Price Not Posted

Thu, Nov 12, 2026 7:00 pm Demo Night Price Not Posted

Nov 13–15 Wisconsin Leather Pride Weekend 2026 Price Not Posted

Nov 13–15 ONYX Great Lakes 10th Anniversary Weekend Price Not Posted

Nov 13–15 Leather Reign 20 Price Not Posted

Nov 13–15 KinkyCon Wicked Weekend 2026 Price Not Posted

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 Pet Happy Hour – Fat Bear Week Price Not Posted

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WHAT IS COL&B?

Central Ohio Leather & Beyond strengthens Central Ohio's Queer Leather, Kink, and BDSM communities by connecting organizations, developing community resources, promoting education and safety, supporting accessible programming, cultivating leadership, and advocating for our collective well-being.

CORE PURPOSES

CONNECT • EDUCATE • SUPPORT • PROTECT • FUND • ADVOCATE

HOW WE ARE GOVERNED

COL&B is a hub, not a hierarchy. We operate on the principle of One organization, One representative, One vote.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

COMMUNITY EVENTS & TRADITIONS

COL&B provides standards, resources, and funding for official community events and title contests. Our goal is to ensure safety, accessibility, and continuity for the traditions that build our community.

4th Saturday Monthly / Toolbox Saloon / 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

The Columbus Leather Collective

Monthly Leather Invasion: the Collective’s monthly social gathering at the Toolbox Saloon.

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3rd Friday Monthly / AWOL Bar/ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Kink 101

Come watch and/or participate in kink demos while socializing on the Patio.

Meet Likeminded Folks

18+ / Private Social Group

Columbus Jacks

A Columbus-based private social organization for adult men, 18 and up, building community through shared interest.

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MEMBER & AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

COL&B serves as a hub for Columbus-area Queer organizations focused on BDSM, Kink, and Leather. Member organizations retain their independence while gaining access to shared resources, funding, and collective advocacy.

Cap City Pets

Columbus, OH

Pet, Pup, and Handler Social Group
Gatherings and Outings

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Circle City Leather

Indianapolis, IN

- Sex positive events
- Social events / munches
- Education events

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MAsT: Columbus

Columbus, OH

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Columbus Jacks

Columbus, OH

A Columbus-based private social organization for adult men, 18 and up, building community through shared interest.

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Illinois Bear Pack Collective

Chicago, IL

The Illinois Bear Pack Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering community, visibility, and charitable impact within the LGBTQ+ bear, cub, and critter communities. We create inclusive…

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The Lotus Underground

Cleveland, OH

We have a party on the third Friday of every month at the Leather Stallion in Cleveland, Ohio. We also have play parties and we offer safe space to explore with Women and gender, not conforming individuals.

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TITLEHOLDERS

Pup Herc

Great Lakes Puppy 2025 · Produced by R&J Leather

Cleveland, OH

Awroo! Hi, I’m Pup Herc (they/he) I’m based out of Cleveland, OH and have been a part of the pup community for 4 years, and I love being…

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Puppy Arlice

Cincinnati Leather Critter 2026 · Produced by Cincinnati Leather Weekend

Cincinnati, OH

Puppy Arlice (they/she/he) is a genderfluid puppy who now serves greater Cincinnati in their role. Arlice enjoys making friends, playing volleyball when they're not injured, the color pink,…

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Goat

Person of Gear 2027 · Produced by Cleather and Kink

Cleveland, OH

I began my journey in leather and kink in 2015 when I attended my first ever play party. I discovered a community that celebrated my sadism and formed…

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Daddy Tom

Great Lakes Leather Pride Sir 2026 · Produced by R&J Leather

Great Lakes

Names: Daddy Tom, Calamities Pronouns: He/Him Daddy Tom brings more than a decade of experience shining shoes and boots, along with two years of dedicated service behind the…

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Kai Dark

Ms. Ohio Leather 2026 · Produced by The Ohio Leather Society

Ms. Ohio Leather 2027 · Produced by The Ohio Leather Society

Ohio

The Ohio Leather Society is an organization dedicated to strengthening Ohio leather, kink, and fetish for all, our mission is to find and build strong leaders who will…

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Kyle carmen(pup chaos)

Ohio Bear 2025 · Produced by Ohio Leather Society

Cleveland, OH

Hello my name is Kyle or pup chaos. I am your former Ohio bear 2025. I am also a drag king. I am also a transman 11 years…

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EST. 2026 // COLUMBUS, OHIO