SOMA Nights

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

Both the organizers and the businesses are pleased with the project;  Michael Rotella, owner of Rocco’s Cafe, said: “We had good attendance and the businesses saw a 15-30% lift in sales. Some locations saw a 80% increase in sales. Many residents said SOMA felt busy and had the energy of pre-COVID days.”

The next SOMA NIGHT will be April 24, with over 20 business participating, plus a special fashion show activation, music, and vendors,   Visit soma-nights.com/ for the latest updates.

 

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 

These 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 

JOIN US EVERY FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

SPECIAL FOOD, DRINKS AND EVENTS WILL HAPPEN FROM 5 TO 9 PM BETWEEN 6TH AND 8TH STREET ON FOLSOM

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

 

District Anniversary: Ringold Block Party!

The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District will celebrate its 7th Anniversary with a free, fun Block Party on Ringold Alley!

Join us for our 7th Anniversary: A Fetish Ringold Block Party!
Saturday, May 10, noon – 3 pm
Ringold Alley (between 8th and 9th street)
Artists, Vendors, DJ’s, Performances, Food
A walking tour of Ringold’s bronze boot prints and standing stones that commemorate our history.

Free admission!
LEATHER District Gear Swap!
Mr S Leather Booth
Food Truck!
T-Shirt art contest winner will be revealed!
Vote for the SF Pride Leather Contingent Marshals!
Everyone who attends receives a free souvenir pin!

Entertainers include:
Twisted Windows
Matthew Beld

Vendors include:
Artists, a leather maker, fetish photographs, Simple Syrups, tiny d!@k charms, kinky resin jewelry, floggers, and much more.

Community Clubs Information Table 
Volunteers needed! 1 & 1.5-hour slots available, check out our opportunities at: volunteersignup.org/CD87R
Thanks to Success Centers for underwriting the event, allowing free admission, paid performers and no exhibitor fees.

Special thanks to our community partner Mr S Leather

Join us in celebration of our anniversary.

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

What we do:
We Keep SOMA Kinky and Queer by backing legislation, such as allowing bathhouses
We install public art like murals and leather pride flags on light poles
We create community gathering spaces to activate our artists, performers and makers
We provide an Entrepreneur Training Program for our community
We partner with local businesses and organizations to help them navigate City Hall and
promote their events
We provide walking tours of historic SOMA locations.

 

Beer Bust Promotes the GDAs

The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District held its first beer bust of the year this past Sunday, to benefit and promote the Golden Dildeaux Awards!

Thanks to everyone who attended, including

    • Those who bought raffle tickets, winning great prizes including a $100 Gear Swap gift certificate!
    • Those who enjoyed Eric’s delicious pulled pork lunch or David’s gourmet jell-o shots!
    • Those who used the opportunity to meet and vote for their favorite Golden Dildeaux candidates
    • And most especially, those who volunteered to make it happen! We couldn’t have done it without you!

Mark your calendar now for our next Beer Bust;

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

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