Introducing: Kink & Draw

Introducing:

Kink & Draw: A quarterly event

Wednesday, August 13, Pup Portraits Edition

  • Kink and Draw brings together life drawing and queer subcultures.
  • In each session, we’ll learn about a kink or culture from a special guest before we embark on a drawing session inspired by the topic.
  • On August 13, dig into the world of pup play and sketch a model all geared up as their pupsona. Sit, stay, and draw! 
  • You’re encouraged to bring your own drawing supplies, but basic drawing materials will be available.
  • 18+ only
  • Wednesday, August 13 @6:00pm – 2 hours
  • SOMArts: 934 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103
  • Register here
  • $5 Registration fee

Cultural District in Leather Contingent

 

The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District was proud to be part of the Leather Contingent of the 2025 Pride Parade.  Contingent organizer Robert Makowka reported that this was the group’s largest showing in memory.  Thanks to the Color Guard, flag and banner carriers, our five Leather Marshals, contingent monitors, and to all the volunteers and marchers.

Please enjoy these photos.  [photographer credit will be added shortly.]

Leather Contingent in Pride Parade 2025
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Give us Feedback on Leather Alley

Thank You for Visiting Leather Alley at SF Pride 2025!

Leather Alley is about visibility. It’s about offering a place for folxs to see themselves, ask questions, and feel the power of chosen family and radical authenticity. This year, you showed us just how vital that space is.

Thank you for being part of it. Whether you came to learn, play, volunteer, or simply witness, you helped make Leather Alley a success.

You can help us make it even better next year!  Fill out our Feedback Form!

Visit this page for more info, and a ton of photos!

Leather Alley at SF Pride 2025: Thank You for Showing Up!

We are still glowing from the incredible energy and community presence at this year’s Leather Alley, presented by the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District at SF Pride 2025.

From longtime members of the kink and leather community to first-time visitors who came with curiosity and open hearts, thousands of you showed up, engaged, and helped make this year’s Leather Alley one of the most vibrant yet.

Thanks to our amazing volunteers, demo Tops, and support staff, Leather Alley became a welcoming space to explore kink, connect with the community, and learn about our culture, history, and practices. Together, we created an environment that was open, respectful, and alive with possibility.

Leather Alley is about visibility. It’s about offering a place for folxs to see themselves, ask questions, and feel the power of chosen family and radical authenticity. This year, you showed us just how vital that space is.

Thank you for being part of it. Whether you came to learn, play, volunteer, or simply witness, you helped make Leather Alley a success.

We’re already looking forward to next year. Until then—stay kinky, stay curious, and stay connected.

With gratitude,

Reika Faust (She/Her)
President & Program Associate

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

Want to help us make next year even better?  Fill out our Feedback Form!

And now, please enjoy these pictures from the event.  Photos by Dot.
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