LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

Kink & Draw: Impact Play Edition
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Folsom Street
Kink & Draw brings together life drawing and queer subcultures.
In each session, we’ll learn about a kink or culture from a special guest and embark on a drawing session inspired by the topic.
– On May 13, learn about the kinky world of impact play and whip your drawing skills into shape! Capture the action with quick gesture drawings before tackling longer poses with gear.
– Our special guest models are Sir Thomas and Jorge Bonfigli.
– You’re encouraged to bring your own drawing supplies, but basic drawing materials will be available.
– 18+ only
– Wednesday, May 13 @6:00pm – 2 hours
– Folsom Street Community Center: 1286 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
– Register at http://sflcd.org/kinkdraw
– $5 Registration fee

LCD: Communications Committee Meeting
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-13 18:00 - 19:00 | 584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114
The Communications Committee plans and guides the messaging and branding decisions for the District.
Join via Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84039453815
Join by phone:
1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 840 3945 3815
Please contact the committee chairs, Bob Brown and Alicia (AB) Bee with any questions: bob.brown@sflcd.org, aleciaburley@sflcd.org.

Thirst
2026-05-15 20:00 - 2026-05-16 01:00 | 224 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-4012, United States
Indulge your thirst for touch and ties; see, be seen, and scene at a high-energy play party by Dual Demons & Twisted Windows.
Thirst brings daring play and decadent connection, with:
💦 Truss-based suspension points
💦 Lux play equipment
💦 Icebreaker activities
💦 Sensual horizontal spaces
💦 Comfy cuddle puddle zones
💦 Elegant, irresistibly s3xy space bursting with unique, spicy art
Arrive thirsty. Play hard. Leave satiated. ❤️‍🔥
Details at the ticket link: https://forbiddentickets.com/events/twisted-windows/0f9583b859

LCD: Board of Directors Meeting
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | 584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114
Board of Directors Meeting
The meeting is free and all community members are welcome to attend.
Please join us remotely via Zoom:
http://us02web.zoom.us/j/84789060820…
You can also call 1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) and use Meeting ID: 847 8906 0820
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile (Or find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kl0fPTq3u)
Board meeting minutes will be available after they are approved at the following meeting.
For more info, visit http://www.sflcd.org.

LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:00 | 584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District’s Arts and Culture Committee is dedicated to reactivating Folsom Street and environs as a cultural and community hub.
We are actively recruiting artists for exhibits and other projects, and in leadership roles in our organization. We also provide support for District events.
The meeting is free, and open to all.
Join with Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89554242702 or call 1 408 638 0968 and use Meeting ID: 895 5424 2702.
We hope you will join us!

LCD: Safety Committee Meeting
2026-06-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-03 18:00 - 19:00 | 584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114
The Safety Committee works with local residents—including kinksters, sex workers, and others across the spectrum of our diverse community—to promote safety, share resources, and foster strong district-wide connections. The committee organizes safety and tech-related resources into an accessible online hub, keeps neighbors informed about upcoming events, and invites broad participation in conversations on public safety. Through inclusive outreach and relationship-building, the committee supports a safer, more informed, and more connected district for all.
Join the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85129572088

District Anniversary: Kink n Shop
2026-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | 1277 Mission Street, San Francisco
Join us to celebrate our 8th Anniversary with a Gear Swap n Shop and an open party as we kick off Pride Month.
Sunday, June 7, noon – 4pm, at 1277 Mission St.
The first 200 people receive a commemorative 8th Anniversary pin
Cast your vote for the Leather Contingent’s Pride Parade Marshals
Enjoy the 15 Association’s open party
Shop for great deals on previously enjoyed gear
New merchandise arrived this month
Donate gear or toys you no longer use to support the District
Continue the tradition of handing down your leathers
The Exiles and Mauskaveli / AIDS Walk Team Goth will be on hand
The vendors joining us include Barbarian Designs, Bunker Gear Latex, Leather Legends, and Subtle Designs.
Join us to help keep SOMA Kinky & Queer
We exist to ensure there is a lively and vibrant home for our community of events, businesses, bars and organizations in SOMA
Meet up with Plura – https://plra.io/m/district-anniversary-kink-n-shop?r=calcallahan716.
Join our mailing list, sflcd.org/maillist
Become a member, sflcd.org/join
Donate, sflcd.org/donate

LCD: Land Use Committee Meeting
2026-06-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-10 17:00 - 18:00 | 584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114
The Land Use Committee tracks changes to real estate in the District in order to mitigate the effects of development and gentrification.
Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85688294123
Meeting ID: 856 8829 4123
One tap mobile
+16694449171,,85688294123# US
+16699006833,,85688294123# US (San Jose)
The Land Use Committee for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is interacting with city agencies, developers, and a range of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, regarding a wide range of land use issues within the Cultural District in the South of Market neighborhood.
There are a wide range of opportunities for involvement, from being on call to show up at a meeting in City Hall, to critical negotiations with planners and developers.
While special skills in real estate or civic planning are great, anyone with an interest in the Cultural District is welcome to join.
For more information, please visit http://SFLCD.org, or contact land-use-chair@SFLCD.org.

LCD: Membership Committee Meeting
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-10 18:00 - 19:00 | LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District
The Membership Committee Meeting guides efforts to increase District membership with an emphasis on representing all members of our community.
Second Mondays at 6 pm Pacific Time
Join us on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87865884248
Functions of this Committee:
Membership drive and process
Hope you can join us!

LCD: Diversity Committee
2026-06-15 18:00 - 19:00 | 584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114
The June meeting of the Diversity Committee has been rescheduled to Monday, June 15, at 6 pm.
The Diversity Committee guides efforts to increase District membership with an emphasis on representing all members of our community.
Diversity part I- outreach to groups and gain attendance from all clubs and groups within our community
Diversity part II- ensure our committees are functioning from a viewpoint of diversity in their structure and event planning.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83963228562
Meeting ID: 839 6322 8562

SOMA Origins: Bars, Bathhouses, & Beyond
2026-06-20 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-07-12 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-08-15 11:30 - 13:30 | Ringold Street at 9th Street
Join tour guide Wylde Honey as he leads you on our SOMA walking tour! Tread in the steps our LGBTQ ancestors took up and down the ‘hood for freedom! Best part – it’s Free!
Leather bars began opening in SoMa (South of Market) in the 60’s. Find out why, and learn about the raucous exploits of the 70’s when motorcycles lined the streets outside popular bars.
Today SOMA is a world-wide destination for kinky, queer, and leather people. Hear about today’s bar and clubs and what they used to be – including one that used to have a swimming pool.
This in-person walking tour begins at 9th and Ringold at the Ringold Leather History Walk and lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours
Register at sflcd.org/walking

LCD: Diversity Committee
2026-07-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | 584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114
The Diversity Committee guides efforts to increase District membership with an emphasis on representing all members of our community.
Diversity part I- outreach to groups and gain attendance from all clubs and groups within our community
Diversity part II- ensure our committees are functioning from a viewpoint of diversity in their structure and event planning.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83963228562
Meeting ID: 839 6322 8562
