SOMA Nights

SOMA NIGHTS 
The Businesses and Neighbors of SOMA are now launching SOMA NIGHTS! This Street activation will take place every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, with an exciting line up of local activities. Join us for regular monthly art, food and cultural events on Folsom St (Between 6th-12th).

With over 20 business participating, this is sure to be one for the books! 

 

SOMA Nights aims to foster a sense of community by connecting residents and local businesses during the Folsom Streetscape Project, which is putting multiple legacy businesses at risk of closing 

Our monthly events encourage collaboration and creativity bringing together local businesses who have operated in SOMA for the past 3 decades who need local support to survive through the major street construction. 

This is an inclusive event for all ages and backgrounds. Walk the Folsom corridor and visit any other restaurants, bars, clubs, art galleries, studios paired with street pop up events 

SPECIAL FOOD, DRINKS AND EVENTS START FROM 5P-9PM BETWEEN 6TH-8TH STREET CORRIDOR OF FOLSOM

CONTINUE THE PARTY AFTER 9PM-2AM AT OVER 15 CLUBS ON THE 9TH-12TH STREET CORRIDOR OF FOLSOM ST

JOIN US EVERY SECOND & FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

 

Voting is Open! 2025 Golden Dildeaux Awards!

Voting is open, vote today!

Votes are $1 apiece! Multiple votes encouraged!
Vote Now!

Unlimited voting: Vote early! Vote often!
All’s fair in love and Dildeauxs!
24 Categories – plus The Holeigarch Award to the biggest fundraiser.
See Who’s running

Votes are tax deductible contributions as allowed by law.

Golden Dildeaux Awards Ceremony
aka The Woodies
Saturday, April 12
, 5 to 7 pm, SF Eagle.
Dolan Wolf, MC

Hollywood’s Academy Award Winners just get an Oscar
even better
San Francisco’s Golden Dildeaux Award winners get a Woody!

This is when we open the envelopes and name the 25 lucky individuals who will get a Woody (statuette) and claim their space in history.

Proceeds benefit the programs of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District.

We exist to ensure there is a lively and vibrant home for our community of events, businesses, bars and organizations in SOMA.

We are a fiscally sponsored project of SOMArts, a 501(c)3 organization, all contributions (votes) are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

For more information, please visit www.SFLCD.org or write to info@SFLCD.org.

The 2025 T-Shirt Contest is On!

Calling All Artists, Creators, and Mischief Makers!

Bring your creativity, courage, and charisma to design a t-shirt that shouts:
“This is the heart and soul of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District”
and embodies our vibrant community and fierce mission.

🎨 THE 2025 TSHIRT CONTEST IS ON! 🎨
💸If your creation takes the crown, you’ll snag a $200 prize!

👕 See your design strut its stuff as the official 2025 District TShirt all year! 

Deadline to Enter: April 1st (no foolin’!)

Head to our Entry Form for all the juicy details.
 See contest rules and design guidelines.

Leave your mark on leather, love, and legacy!
Show us what you’ve got!

Beer Bust – April

Beer Busts
Benefiting the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District!

Sunday, April 6, 3 – 7 pm, SF Eagle
$20 Beer/soda/food — $5 food only
Jell-o Shots!  Raffle!
A great time to vote for your favorite GDA Candidates!


September Beer Bust
Sunday, September 14, 3 – 7 pm, SF Eagle
Just one week before LeatherWalk!

Leather Title Contests

It’s 2025, and Leather Title Contests are roaring back!

The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is a proud sponsor of both the Ms. SF Leather and Mr. SF Leather Contests. Enjoy!

Ms. San Francisco Leather 2025 

Congratulations to the new Ms. San Francisco Leather:
Madame Folly!

Madam Folly, Ms. San Francisco Leather 2025. Photo by Firedragonphoto

And congratulations to the entire team that made the Ms. San Francisco Leather 2025 Contest such a fun and inspiring event!

Photo by Firedragonphoto

Photos by Firedragonphoto


Mr. Lone Star Leather

Congratulations to Matty Zamora, the new Mr Lone Star Leather 2025 and the latest entry into the Mr. San Francisco Leather Contest!


Powerhouse Leather Contest


Mr. San Francisco Leather 2025 Contest

    • Contestant Draw Party:
      • Saturday, March 1,  5pm
      • S.F. Eagle, 398 12th Street
    • Contest Weekend:
      • Meet and Greet:
      • Contest:
      • After Party:
        • Winners Bar (or Powerhouse if Independent wins)
      • Mr. San Francisco Leather Victory Party:
        • Sunday March 30th, 2025, 3 pm
        • S.F. Eagle
        • Eagle Beer Bust
    • Executive Producer: Ray Tilton
    • Tickets: $40 in advance, $50 at the door
    • Venmo: Raymond Tilton @Daddy-Ray-BARKS
    • Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/1335595707411776
    • Website:  mr-sf-leather.com

 

SF Eagle Contests:

  • SF Eagle Bootblack 2025- March 7, 8, 9
  • Ms. SF Eagle Leather 2025- May 9,10,11
  • SF Eagle Leather Pet 2026- July 18, 19, 20
  • Mr. SF Eagle Leather 2026- September 19, 20, 21

Good luck to all contestants!

Timely Reminders

The next meeting of the Diversity Committee will be on Thursday, March 6, from 6 to 7 pm.  Diversity Committee Facebook event.  Diversity Committee Zoom link.  Contact the Committee chair to get on the mailing list for this Committee, or for more info!

The Golden Dildeaux Award Nomination Reveal Party will happen on Saturday, March 8, from 5 to 7 pm, at the SF Eagle.  Be there, to find out who has made it to the ballot.  Read more about the Golden Dildeaux Awards here.

The next meeting of the Membership Committee will be on Monday, March 10, from 6 to 7 pm.  Membership Committee Facebook event.  Membership Committee Zoom link.  Contact the Committee chair to get on the mailing list for this Committee, or for more info!

The next meeting of the Communications Committee will be Thursday, March 13, from 6 to 7 pm.  Communications Committee Zoom linkFacebook page. Contact the committee chair.


The next meeting of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District Board of Directors will be Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. As always, all are welcome to attend, and time is reserved for public comment.  ASL interpretation provided if requested ten days in advance. To participate, use the Board of Directors Meeting Zoom link, or call 1-408-638-0968 and use Meeting ID: 847 8906 0820 and Passcode: 972086.  Facebook page.  Draft agenda coming soon.  Minutes of past Board meetings. Please contact manager@sflcd.org if you have questions. 


The next meeting of the Arts and Culture Committee is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, from 6 to 7 pm.  Arts and Culture Committee Facebook page. Zoom link.   Please contact the Committee chair to get on the mailing list for this Committee, or for more info!

The next meeting of the Land Use Committee is scheduled for Monday, April 7, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Land Use Committee Meeting Zoom Link. Facebook page.  Contact the committee chair for more info, or to join this Committee.

 

The Golden Dildeaux Award Ceremony happens on Saturday, April 12, from 5 to 7 pm, at the SF Eagle.  Find out who will take home a coveted Golden Dildeaux Award in each category.    Read more about the Golden Dildeaux Awards here.
The Fundraising Committee meets as needed.  Please contact the Fundraising Committee chair to get on the mailing list for this Committee, or for more info!

 

A Governance and Legislation Committee meeting will be scheduled when needed. Please contact the Governance and Legislation Committee chair to sign up, or for more info!

The next meeting of the Board of the Friends of Eagle Plaza is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Meeting Zoom Link. You can be added to the “Friends of Eagle Plaza” mailing list.  You can make a donation to the Friends of Eagle Plaza. You can like and follow them on Facebook.  You can learn more about the Plaza’s design, construction and stewardship on the Friends of Eagle Plaza website, or you can write to info@eagleplaza.org.

The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District Anniversary Block Party will happen on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 12pm – 3pm, in Ringold Alley. Mark your calendar now and watch for full information

We send out a newsletter each month, right before our Board Meeting.  Do you get it?
If not, view a recent newsletter, then sign up to get it monthly.

Speaking of newsletters, the SOMA West Community Benefit District does a great one, highlighting events — both social and political — affecting our part of the City.  Subscribe to the SOMA West Community Benefit District newsletter.

San Francisco has ten Cultural Districts, each supporting a unique aspect of the City’s cultural mosaic You can learn about the San Francisco Cultural Districts Program, and subscribe to a Cultural Districts newsletter, published quarterly by the Mayor’s Office of Housing & Community Development.

We keep adding links to our Resource Guide page.  Use it!

Threats to our South of Market businesses and institutions can arise quickly and may require a quick community response.  SOMA Action network sign-up link.

If you have not yet seen it, please read our Statement of Solidarity, and consider what you personally can do to fight racism, injustice, and abuse of police power.

Find Out Who the Nominees are for the Golden Dildeaux Awards 2025 This Saturday!

The Golden Dildeaux Awards Are Here… Nominations will be announced at this Saturday’s Nomination Reveal Party

 

Submit your nominations at gda.sflcd.org

Mark your calendar:
Nomination Reveal Party
Saturday, March 8, 5 to 7 pm, at the SF Eagle
Find out who will be competing for the glory and the trophy!

Be the first to learn who’s made the cut for the Golden Dildeaux Award ballot! For weeks the community has been submitting names to be nominated for a coveted Golden Dildeaux and we’re finally announcing the nominees! Are you curious if you are one of the people who will be running the race to take a “woodie” home?
Join us for the Nomination Reveal Party taking place on March 8th from 5-7 at the SF Eagle! The reveal happens at 6 pm and then the voting OPENS! If you have been a past winner, bring your Golden Dildeaux with you to toot your own horn at the amazing rockstar that you are! (or have been!)
  • You can show your support by casting as many votes as you want for your chosen nominee! Votes are $1 per vote. How far are you willing to dig into your wallet for your candidates? Only the polls will tell!
    We are thrilled to announce for our entertainment we have the wonderfully talented Mocha Fapalatte!
  • Stay for the inaugural SF Eagle Bootblack Contest!
  • Proceeds of the Golden Dildeaux Award benefit events and programs of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District.

 Golden Dildeaux Award Ceremony 
Saturday, April 12
, 5 to 7 pm at the SF Eagle.
First, you cast your favored individuals to be nominated for a coveted golden dildeaux. Then, you put your money where your mouths are by casting your votes at $1 each to support your nominees. Now, we’re ready to name the 25 lucky individuals who will be walking away with the golden “woodies” claiming their space in history.

Who will it be? Who have YOU named as your big winners for the 2025 Golden Dildeaux Awards? Join us for an evening of laughter and hot performances as we cheer on all the nominees!
Favored Categories to watch: The TOP of Them All, Best Looking Ass in the Bay Area, Queerest of the Queers, Best Leather Fashionista, Horse Hung Stud, and so many more! It’s a night you’re not going to want to miss!
MC: Dolan Wolf
Performances: TBA
Proceeds of the Golden Dildeaux Award benefit events and programs of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District.
For more information, please visit www.SFLCD.org or write to info@SFLCD.org.