Save the Date: LeatherWalk 2024

Save the Date: Step Out for LeatherWalk 2024 – City Hall to SOMA on Sunday, September 22

LeatherWalk 2023 pauses in front of Mr. S Leather mural. Photo: Fire Dragon Photo

We are thrilled to announce that LeatherWalk 2024 will take place on Sunday, September 22! Mark your calendar, sign up to receive updates, and join us for this annual fundraiser and celebration.

Register today for LeatherWalk 2024!

LeatherWalk is an exciting opportunity for visibility, and fun as community members help raise $22,000 to support the District’s Leather Legacy Landmarks sidewalk plaques initiative, honoring iconic SOMA locations that started serving the community in the 1960s. We plan to install plaques at 77 historic locations. Key plaques will be featured on the District’s guided walking tours, new dates coming soon.

Watch: Sister Roma Invites you to LeatherWalk 2024!

Walk Details

  • Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
  • Starts at: City Hall, Polk Street Steps
  • Gather at 11:00 AM, Program at 11:15 AM, Step Off at 11:30 AM
  • Ends at: SF Eagle Plaza for the Leather Pride Fest
  • Ends: Approximately 3:00 PM

Bring Your Kink. Step Out. Give Back.

Celebrate Our Community —Bring Your Kink: Get your gear on (or don’t!) and join fellow leather, kink, and queer community members to celebrate our vibrant heritage, foster community spirit, and encourage authentic self-expression.

Be Visible — Step Out: Step Out and be visible as we proudly walk to protect our leather, kink, and queer spaces. Revel in community! Entertainment, and refreshments stops from City Hall to Eagle Plaza for the raising of the Leather Pride Flag.

Protect Our Legacy — Give Back: Choose to Give Back by fundraising or donating. Your support helps fund the bronze sidewalk plaques in our Leather Legacy Landmarks initiative. 

Registration for Individual and Team Fundraisers is now open!

Walk for Fun!
Walkers register for free, and aren’t required to fundraise. Simply sign-up, bring your kink (if you like), and join the fun!

Walk & Fundraise!
All are encouraged to register to help raise funds for our Leather Legacy Landmarks sidewalk plaques.

Create or Join a Team!
Individual fundraisers, community organizations, and businesses are encouraged to create Teams for friendly fundraising rivalries.

Or Sit and Donate!
Donations are always welcome from the comfort of your home or phone.

Register here!

Fundraising Support from Experts
These fundraising efforts are supported by the knowledgeable technology specialists at Do Good Stuff, who will coach and support Team Captains and Individual Fundraisers to reach their fundraising goals.

Stay Informed
Sign up to receive updates and stay informed. Or register today as a Walker, Donor, Fundraiser, or Volunteer at our LeatherWalk 2024 Home Page, leatherwalk.org.

Additional Info
We have a LeatherWalk 2024 Fundraiser User Guide available, and a page about the History of LeatherWalk, with photo galleries from recent years.  Additional materials are coming soon!  

Save the date and spread the word!
We look forward to walking with you on September 22!

Stop the Violence II

There will be a Safety Forum: Community Unity Event on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at the SF Eagle, 398 12th Street, in San Francisco.

This is a call for our community to unite and stand against violence. We need your support and voices to join the conversation. Let’s come together to show our strength and solidarity.
Participating organizations include ONYX Northwest, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Castro Community on Patrol, and LDG (the Leathermen’s Discussion Group)
At our last safety forum, we planned another which would address concerns of other segments of the community.
Proposed Agenda (not final):
1. Welcome and Introductions (Hosts – Reika)
2. Sister’s Blessing – Tonka
3. Recognizing supporting groups –
4. D’arcy Experience
5. SOMA West Updates
6. Self-defense class
7. Castro Community on Patrol officer (Street Safety)
8. Onyx/Sisters whistle presentation
9. Q&A lead by LDG – Calder
10. Announcements (District Elections/LeatherWalk)
     a. LeatherWalk
     b. Other announcements

Visit the Safety Forum Facebook event for latest info.   Please join us in this crucial gathering.

Beer Busts

Join us for two exciting fun Beer Busts, to celebrate and prepare for LeatherWalk 2024!

 

Sunday, September 1, 2024
4 to 8 pm
Lone Star Saloon, 1354 Harrison Street
DJ Prince Wolf
Beer / Soda / Jell-o Shots
RSVP on Facebook

 

Sunday, September 8, 2024
3 to 7 pm
SF Eagle, 398 12th Street
Beer / Soda
Food by Azúcar Lounge
Jell-o Shots / Raffle
RSVP on Facebook

Board Election Results

The Nominations Committee of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is pleased to announce the results of the recent Board of Directors and Presidential Election.

We have elected Bob Brown, Jonathan Ojinaga, and Alecia as members of the Board, each to serve three year terms, ending as of the Annual Meeting of August 2027.

We have elected Reika Faust as President, to serve a one-year term, ending as of the Annual Meeting of August, 2025.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the election.


In the Annual Organizational Meeting, with the new Board and President in place, elections were held for the other Officers. Eric See was elected Vice-President, Alecia Burley Secretary, and Bob Brown Treasurer.

Also at this meeting, Board Member Sumiko Saulson resigned from the Board, with thanks and best wishes. The Board expressed thanks to Sumiko for their service.

After that, Stephen Roberts was selected to fill the Board vacancy, serving until the August 2025 Annual Meeting.

You can view the complete current Board roster on the Our Leadership page.