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SOMA Second Saturdays! September

September 9, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm PDT

Join us on 12th Street between Eagle Plaza and Folsom Street to shop with some of the finest queer and kink artists, artisans, and craftspeople. The event is free but we do accept donations.

Special Events:

12:00-2:00 – Join ELSE munch as they host a table for games! Mad Libs, Cards for Humanity, Magic, Cribbage, or whatever games the group decides on out of our selection. Learn more: https://fb.me/e/1qwXALYPK

2:00 & 3:00 – Kinky Speed-Friending/Speed-Dating w/PsychoKitty. Learn more here: https://fb.me/e/5VttKTDcx

2:00 – 4:00 PM: Join Boba Munch for shibari activities and entertainment! Learn more here: https://fb.me/e/152pO4EhO

At the top of the 1, 2, 3, and 4 o’clock hour: Free chair yoga with Mukunda Studio!

Wellness Corner

Hernandez Chiropractic: Providing free spinal screenings and education to introduce chiropractic and network for my business. No adjusting will be done, just screening, education, and sign-up promotional discount for the event.

Mukunda Studio: Offering free chair yoga at 1, 2, 3 and 4 o’clock. Find out more at: https://mukundastudio.com/

Rouse Relational Wellness Workshop
Title: “Unleashing Calm in Kinky Chaos”
Presenter: David Khalili, LMFT
Workshop Times: 12:30 & 2:30

Description: We understand that crowded and intense environments, like Up Your Alley and Folsom St Fair, can become challenging for some. That’s why Rouse Relational Wellness has curated techniques, tools, and discussions to improve your mental wellness and boost your confidence. Unleash your calm amid the delicious kinky chaos and savor the true joy of connecting with like-minded individuals.

Featured Vendors:

Body Glow by Rosa (Hand poured sculpture candles. Find them on IG @bodyglowbyrosa or on their website www.bodyglowbyrosa.com)

boy zander: Bootblack

ByrdBeaks (Fabric based pants free pockets and accessories. Visit them at: www.byrdbeaks.com)

Charcoal Portraits by Pup Jake.

Crunchy Dom Fam: (Freelance illustrator. Find out more on their website: www.crunchydomfam.com)

It’s Simple SF (Check out the yummy flavors for cocktails and drink mixes at www.itssimplesf.com)

Leather Legends (Formerly known as Spike’s Consignment)

Mauskaveli (Creator of art, art on paddles, books and more! Www.SumikoSaulson.com www.Mauskaveli.com)

Rocket Ready Apparel (Custom Themed vinyl and leather collars and harnesses, Resin earrings and hair clips. Visit their website at https://www.etsy.com/shop/RocketReadyApparel or follow them on IG @rocketreadyapparel)

RR Modern (Vintage magazines & VHS tapes from 1970s, leather bondage gear)

Tarot by Alexandria (Find her on IG @clickyourheelsmovement)

Wicked Grounds (Kink Boutique. Kink gear and educational materials! Website: wickedgrounds.com)

GEAR SWAP!!
Looking for new looks for Folsom? Check out our gear swap table! You can bring your old gear that you’re looking to rehome or come look for a new look for yourself! Gear Swap takes place at every SOMA Second Saturday! You’ll never know what you might find!
For more information about the Gear Swap, please visit https://sfleatherdistrict.org/saturday/#gear.

Available Food:
The SF Eagle will be serving lunch as well as beverages! There’s even seating outside in Eagle Plaza!

Who’s Going?
Find out who else is going and join the chat with Bloom! https://bl.ooo/m/soma-second-saturdays-328

Additional Info:
This is a smoke-free event.

Are you a LGBTQ performer who would love to be booked for a future LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District event? Please take a moment to fill out our Talent and Performer Database form! https://forms.gle/YEW9Ny2gite4XaZD8

Details

Date:
September 9, 2023
Time:
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm PDT
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/569858118431406

Venue

12th Street between Eagle Plaza and Folsom Street

 

To add your event(s) to this calendar, please write to Web@sflcd.org.

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