The Atons are a social club for queer leather folks and our friends. Bar nights, runs, fundraisers, and a whole lot of people who are glad you came. All are welcome at our events. And that means you.
Happy Pride from the Atons! Find us at Twin Cities Pride and Leather Pride events all month, and at our bar nights all year. All are welcome. And that means you.
Celebrate the season with the Atons. Our Holiday Fundraiser, bar nights and the club holiday party bring the leather community together. All are welcome. And that means you.
It's a run year! Pack your gear and join the Atons and clubs from across the country for a weekend of camaraderie. All are welcome. And that means you.
Since 1972 the Atons have brought the leather community together. Celebrate 54 years with us. All are welcome. And that means you.
6:30 pm to 10 pm at The Saloon MN
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"Smenkhkare and Akhenaten apparently ruled together openly as lovers."
Our name traces back to Akhenaten, the Egyptian pharaoh who, more than 3,000 years ago, shared his throne with his male lover, Smenkhkare. When a group of gay men in Minneapolis started a leather club in 1972, they named it with him in mind.
The club helped organize and unify a Midwest leather community where no formal leather group had existed before. Today, we're the sixth-oldest continuously active leather club in the world.
Read the history of our nameOpen to all individuals who support our values, regardless of gender or orientation.
Help with fundraisers, bar nights, campouts and runs, wear the club patch, and get invited to the December holiday party and summer outings.
Become an associatePledge into a close group, take on leadership in Minnesota's leather community, and earn the uniform and patch. Clubs everywhere will welcome you wherever you travel.
Learn about pledgingAlready a member? Pay dues or join us on Discord.
October 30, 2026
The Atons and Minnesota Leather Pride Holiday Fundraiser is getting closer, and the donations are rolling in. One standout for the silent auction is a king-size leather pride flag quilt.
October 8, 2026
June 23, 1960 – October 4, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that the Atons of Minneapolis share the passing of our brother…
July 27, 2026
Another Pride month has come and gone in the Twin Cities, and we made sure it was full of leather. The Atons worked…
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