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Kink n Shop – June 7

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday for our District Anniversary: Kink n Shop! Nearly 300 people attended and shopped, played, and socialized. Our Gear Swap n Shop and the kinky vendors all had a banner day! Thank you to the many people who donated previously enjoyed gear and toys to our Gear Swap n Shop! Those donations help fund our efforts to keep SOMA vibrant and kinky! A record number of votes were cast for the Leather Contingent Parade Marshals, and Team Goth raised money for AIDS Walk.
Look for us at Pride! We’ll be marching in the Parade with the Leather Contingent. Come find us and our Gear Swap n Shop at Leather Alley on Pride Sunday for great deals on previously enjoyed leather, toys, etc.
Help out! Volunteer opportunities available: volunteersignup.org/PEYCB
Photo Credit: Marc Lamontagne
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District Anniversary: Kink n Shop

Join us to celebrate our 8th Anniversary with a Gear Swap n Shop and an open dungeon as we kick off Pride Month.

Sunday, June 7, noon – 4pm, at 1277 Mission St.

  • The first 200 people receive a commemorative 8th Anniversary pin
  • Cast your vote for the Leather Contingent’s Pride Parade Marshals
  • Enjoy the 15 Association’s open party
  • Shop for great deals on previously enjoyed gear
    • New merchandise arrived this month
  • Donate gear or toys you no longer use to support the District
    • Continue the tradition of handing down your leathers
  • The Exiles and Mauskaveli / AIDS Walk Team Goth will be on hand
  • The vendors joining us include Barbarian Designs, Bunker Gear Latex, Leather Legends, and Subtle Designs.
  • Join us to help keep SOMA Kinky & Queer

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

Meet up with Plura

Join our mailing list, sflcd.org/maillist
Become a member, sflcd.org/join
Donate, sflcd.org/donate

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Safety and Solidarity Forum

Join ONYX Northwest and the Leather District for an ongoing conversation about the safety, security, and solidarity of our community.
District Secretary and Safety Committee Co-Chair Robert Costic will present on preparation for ICE activity in the Bay Area.
ONYX Road Captain and Safety Committee Co-Chair Darius Taylor will present on harm reduction at the intersection of sex and substance use.
We welcome the community’s feedback on both topics.
Fentanyl test strips and red cards (bilingual guide to interacting with ICE) will be available.
Please join us for an optional Cinco de Mayo Taco Tuesday social next door at Azucar Lounge after the program.
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Kink & Draw: Impact Play Edition

Kink & Draw brings together life drawing and queer subcultures.

In each session, we’ll learn about a kink or culture from a special guest and embark on a drawing session inspired by the topic.

– On May 13, learn about the kinky world of impact play and whip your drawing skills into shape! Capture the action with quick gesture drawings before tackling longer poses with gear.

– Our special guest models are Sir Thomas and Jorge Bonfigli.

– You’re encouraged to bring your own drawing supplies, but basic drawing materials will be available.

– 18+ only

– Wednesday, May 13 @6:00pm – 2 hours

– Folsom Street Community Center: 1286 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

  • Register here – Note this link was broken, now fixed as of Monday 4/27
  • $5 Registration fee

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