Author: David Hyman

On May 5, the LEATHER & LGBTQ Leather District and ONYX Northwest led a conversation about the safety, security, and solidarity of our community, at the Folsom Street Community Center.

Robert Costic, Cultural District Secretary and Safety Committee Co-Chair presented on how we can all be better prepared for ICE activity in the Bay Area.  (Click here to view ICE Preparedness presentation as PDF.)

Darius Taylor, ONYX Road Captain and Safety Committee Co-Chair, led a discussion on harm reduction at the intersection of sex and substance use. (Click here to view SOMA Safety presentation as PDF.)

Ken Craig talked about the role of the Castro Community on Patrol, and the SFPD LGBTQ+ Advisory Forum.

Community members provided important feedback and information, Fentanyl test strips and red cards (bilingual guide to interacting with ICE) were distributed, and folks were advised how and where to get safety whistles and Narcan.

Afterwards, some folks continued the conversation at a Cinco de Mayo Taco Tuesday social next door at Azúcar Lounge.

For additional resources on these topics, visit our Safety Resources Page.

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Voting is unlimited, vote early, vote often! This is an election that can be bought!

Golden Dildeaux Awards Events:

See pics of our Nomination Reveal Party (2/28/2026) – or scroll to bottom

The Beer Bust:
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 3 to 7 pm, SF Eagle, 298 12th Street
Includes: Raffle Prizes, Jell-o Shots, and

Golden Dildeaux Awards Ceremony:

Winners of a Golden Dildeaux Award get a Woody (statuette) and a winner pin. Join us for the Woodies!
Saturday, April 11, 5 to 7 pm, SF Eagle, 298 12th Street
Includes:   Entertainment, The Red Carpet, Photographers, and
the presentation of the coveted awards!

If you have previously won a Golden Dildeaux Award, you are entitled to receive our new, exclusive “GDA WINNER” pin!  Pick yours up at any of these events!

Pics: The Nominations Reveal Party, held on February 28.

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”

 THE 2026 T–SHIRT CONTEST IS ON! 
Your mission: Craft a design that embodies our vibrant community and fierce mission.

If your creation takes the crown, you’ll snag a $200 prize!
 

See your design strut its stuff on the official 2026 District T–Shirt—sold at events, online, and showcased on our website all year long!

Deadline to Enter:  Friday, March 13, 5 pm

How to Join the Fun:
Head to our Entry Form for all the juicy details.
(Also available:  Contest rules and design guidelines.)

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