Events
Includes LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District events, events organized by other San Francisco Cultural Districts, and other events of interest happening in SOMA.
All times are Pacific Time.
See links to additional calendar pages at the bottom of this page
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LeatherWalk 2024
September 22, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm PDT
LeatherWalk is our cherished annual march for visibility, celebration and fundraising.
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is ready to step out!
LeatherWalk 2024
Walk for Fun. Walk to Fundraise. Donate
www.leatherwalk.org
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Bring Your Kink. Step Out. Give Back.
Sunday, September 22, 2024 | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
San Francisco City Hall — Polk Street Steps
LeatherWalk 2024 happens on Sunday, September 22. We gather at City Hall at 11:00 AM on the Polk Street steps. The program starts at 11:15 AM, step off at 11:30 AM.
We walk through SOMA, stopping for entertainment and refreshments at leather, kink, and queer venues along the way. The walk ends at Eagle Plaza with a raising of the Leather Pride Flag during the SF Eagle’s Leather Pride Fest. Watch this space for updates.
– Gather at 11:00 AM — Program at 11:15 AM — Step Off at 11:30 AM*
– Starts at — City Hall, Polk Street Steps
– Stop 1 — Oasis
Champagne Room bar open
– Stop 2 — Powerhouse, Azucar Lounge, Hole in the Wall
Azucar menu for purchase: Margaritas
Beverages
Guacamole & Chips
Salsa Fresca & Chips
Tía Sarah’s Cookies
And tasty treats
– Stop 3 — Leather Etc
10% Discount for Walkers
– Stop 4 — Mr S Leather/Ringold Alley
Stock Up for Folsom
Book signing for the book “Kink Is” from 1-3 pm
“Blessing of the Leathers” by Rev. John Brett 1:45 pm
– Stop 5 — Lone Star Saloon
– Final Stop 6 — Eagle Plaza for Leather Pride Fest
– End Time — Approximately 2:30 PM
Raising of the Leather Pride Flag 3:00 PM
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Leather Legacy Landmarks – Sidewalk Plaques
Community members can support the District’s Leather Legacy Landmarks initiative to install sidewalk plaques at 77 iconic and sometimes raucous SOMA locations, honoring businesses and venues that began serving our community in the 1960s. We have a goal of raising $22,000 to install the first 17 plaques, all on Folsom Street. Your support gets us one step closer to reaching this goal. Thank You! https://www.sfleatherdistrict.org/plaques
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The world’s first LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District exists to ensure there is a lively and vibrant home for our community’s events, businesses, bars and organizations in SOMA, in short, we’re keeping SOMA kinky and queer.
We celebrate, preserve, and promote the rich history and vibrant culture of our leather, kink, and LGBTQ communities while fostering a safe, creative, and inclusive environment for all.
We partner with local businesses and organizations to support cultural events, advocate for community needs, and enhance neighborhood vitality. Through strategic initiatives and public engagement, we ensure that the unique heritage and contributions of our communities continue to thrive and inspire future generations.
For more information, visit www.sflcd.org.
To add your event(s) to this calendar, please write to Web@sflcd.org.
Additional Event Calendars:
Race’s Bar Events for Kinky Gay Men of the San Francisco Bay Area (On Facebook; group membership required)
EROBAY SF Bay Area Community BDSM Events Calendar
Fetlife A Social Network for the BDSM, Fetish & Kinky Community. (Free membership required)
Gay Agenda SF What’s what for the gay in you.
Folsom Street The big street fairs, and associated parties
Transform1060 An educational and social space, serving the leather, kink, and fetish communities.
SF CumUnion Sex Parties for Men
442 Events Play Parties for Men
SF Catalyst (See Transform1060, above)
SF Oasis Internationally Acclaimed Drag Show Nightclub / Cabaret
Powerhouse South of Market’s “No Attitude” Cruise Bar
SF Eagle SOMA’s Historic Meeting Place, Welcoming All
Lone Star Saloon Bear Bar USA
Hole in the Wall Saloon Your Friendly Neighborhood Gay Bikers Bar
The Stud “San Francisco’s oldest LGBT bar”
Cat Club A True San Francisco Nightlife Destination
15 Association For men who engage in BDSM
Alta California Leather Corps Formerly the Alameda County Leather Corps
Bears of San Francisco All-inclusive fundraising, service, and socializing group
ELSE For trans, intersex, agender, two-spirit, & nonbinary folx
The Exiles women- and queer- centered BDSM educational organization.
ONYX Northwest A Leather Club for Men of Color
Society of Janus for People Interested in Learning about BDSM
Wicked Grounds Kink Community Everywhere
Gaytravel4u Gay Fetish and Leather Events and Parties Worldwide
Leathermen Travel List of annual leather events