The next meeting (after that) of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District Board of Directors will be Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. As always, all are welcome to attend, and time is reserved for public comment. ASL interpretation provided if requested ten days in advance. To participate, use the Board of Directors Meeting Zoom link, or call 1-408-638-0968 and use Meeting ID: 847 8906 0820 and Passcode: 972086. Facebook page. Draft agenda. Minutes of past Board meetings. Please contact manager@sflcd.org if you have questions.
The next meeting of the Arts and Culture Committee is scheduled for Thursday, April 24, from 6 to 7 pm. Arts and Culture Committee Facebook page.</span Zoom link. Please contact the Committee chair to get on the mailing list for this Committee, or for more info!
The next SOMA NIGHT will be Thursday, April 24, starting at 5 pm, organized by the SOMA West CBD, with over 20 business participating, plus a special fashion show, music, and vendors, Enjoy special offerings and discounts at the bars, stores, and restaurants between 6th and 8th streets on Folsom from 5 to 9 pm, then party in the Cultural District until 2 am. Visit soma-nights.com/ for more details.
The next meeting of the Diversity Committee will be on Thursday, May 1, from 6 to 7 pm. Diversity Committee Facebook event. Diversity Committee Zoom link. Contact the Committee chair to get on the mailing list for this Committee, or for more info!
The next meeting of the Land Use Committee is scheduled for Monday, May 5, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Land Use Committee Meeting Zoom Link. Facebook page. Contact the committee chair for more info, or to join this Committee.
The next meeting of the Communications Committee will be Thursday, May 8, from 6 to 7 pm. Communications Committee Zoom link. Facebook page. Contact the committee chair to get on the mailing list for this Committee, or for more info!
The District Anniversary: Ringold Block Party will happen on Saturday, May 10, 12 – 3 pm, in Ringold Alley. More information is here.
The next meeting of the Membership Committee will be on Monday, May 12, from 6 to 7 pm. Membership Committee Facebook event. Membership Committee Zoom link. Contact the Committee chair to get on the mailing list for this Committee, or for more info!
The deadline to become a full voting members of the Cultural District is May 15, 2025, if you wish to vote in the elections for Board members and President in August. Join today!
The District’s second Town Hall of 2025 is set for Saturday, May 17, 2 – 4 pm, at the Folsom Street Community Center.
The Fundraising Committee meets as needed. Please contact the Fundraising Committee chair to get on the mailing list for this Committee, or for more info!
Legislation Committee meetings will be scheduled when needed. Please contact the Governance and Legislation Committee chair to sign up, or for more info!
The District’s Night Market, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 21, has been postponed. Please watch for updates.
The District’s Board Elections Candidates Night is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 6 pm, online. Meet the candidates! Voting opens after the meeting, continues for 5 days. Members in good standing as of May 22 will be eligible to vote. Join today!
District Annual Membership Meeting happens on Wednesday, August 20, 6 pm, online. At this meeting the Election Results are formally announced, and New Board is welcomed. At the end of the meeting the new Board members and the Board President take their seats, and other officers are elected.
A Cultural District Beer Bust is set for Sunday, September 14, 3 to 7 pm, SF Eagle. See Beer bust info.
LeatherWalk 2025 is Sunday, September 21, from 11 am to 3 pm. It is traditionally followed by Leather Pride Fest at Eagle Plaza. Watch for details!
The next meeting of the Board of the Friends of Eagle Plaza is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Meeting Zoom Link. You can be added to the “Friends of Eagle Plaza” mailing list. You can make a donation to the Friends of Eagle Plaza. You can like and follow them on Facebook. You can learn more about the Plaza’s design, construction and stewardship on the Friends of Eagle Plaza website, or you can write to info@eagleplaza.org.
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Speaking of newsletters, the SOMA West Community Benefit District does a great one, highlighting events — both social and political — affecting our part of the City. Subscribe to the SOMA West Community Benefit District newsletter.
San Francisco has ten Cultural Districts, each supporting a unique aspect of the City’s cultural mosaic You can learn about the San Francisco Cultural Districts Program, and subscribe to a Cultural Districts newsletter, published quarterly by the Mayor’s Office of Housing & Community Development.
We keep adding links to our Resource Guide page. Use it!
Threats to our South of Market businesses and institutions can arise quickly and may require a quick community response. SOMA Action network sign-up link.
If you have not yet seen it, please read our Statement of Solidarity, and consider what you personally can do to fight racism, injustice, and abuse of police power.
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