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

SOMA Origins Walking Tour

Ringold Alley to SF Eagle

Join us on our walking tour: SOMA Origins: Bars, Bathhouses and Beyond Now a world-wide leather/kinky/queer destination, SOMA (South of Market) began attracting leather bars in the ’60’s. Find out

Art Show: Celebrating Photographer Jim Wigler of “Drummer” Magazine Fame

The Academy SF 2166 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, US

Join us on Wednesday of Dore week for an art showcase, reception, and silent auction celebrating the work of renowned photographer Jim Wigler. DETAILS & RSVP: https://www.academy-sf.com/event-details/art-show-celebrating-photographer-jim-wigler-of-drummer-magazine-fame

Mural Unveiling and Artist Meet & Greet

385 8th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-4423, United States

The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District commissioned prominent queer artist Serge Gay, Jr., to paint a mural on the Heron Street wall of renowned leather and gear supplier Mr. S

Mural Unveiling and Artist Meet & Greet

Mr-S-Leather 385 8th St, San Francisco, CA, US

Join us as we commemorate this new addition to our building, thanks to artistry from Sergey Gay Jr. and support from the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District. We’ll begin with

LCD: Diversity & Membership Committee Meeting

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

The Diversity & Membership Committee Meeting guides efforts to increase District membership with an emphasis on representing all members of our community. First Thursdays at 6 pm PST Join us

LCD: Erotic Storytelling Hour – August 3

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

Postponed from July 27. San Francisco's LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District presents a special, 18+ only, online event: The Erotic Storytelling Hour Come hear some provocative, graphic, sexy, titillating, and

Candidates Night

Join us to meet the candidates for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District board of directors. Nominees for the board (three three-year terms, one two-year term): Sean Moriarty Dominique Rosa

Leather District: Communications Committee Meeting

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

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

SOMA Second Saturdays! August

12th Street between Eagle Plaza and Folsom Street

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

LCD: Land Use Committee Meeting

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

The Land Use Committee tracks changes to real estate in the District in order to mitigate the effects of development and gentrification. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85688294123 Meeting ID: 856 8829

LeatherWalk Launch Party

398 12th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-4330, United States

Help us celebrate LeatherWalk 2023 with a free party at SF Eagle. Food by MamaBear's Kitchen Special Performance by Ryan Patrick Welsh

 

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 (Facebook 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.

The 15 Association  For Men who Engage in BDSM.

ONYX Northwest  A Leather Club for Men of Color

The Exiles  A BDSM group for Women and Nonbinary Folks.

Society of Janus  for People Interested in Learning about BDSM

Wicked Grounds  Coffee, Kink, Community

Transform1060 A community-run non-profit 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

Cat Club A True San Francisco Nightlife Destination

Gaytravel4u Gay Fetish and Leather Events and Parties Worldwide 

Leathermen Travel List of annual leather events