LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District Present: Advocacy, Action, Safety
2025-05-29 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
Join us for a multi-part discussion on the actions you can take now for your personal safety, advocating for your community and overdose prevention.
We are collaborating with Race Bannon, Brent Heinze (Safety Blows), The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and Ms. SF Leather Madam Folly to address issues that have recently become critical to our communities in these uncertain times. Now is a time that we need to band together to protect ourselves and each other.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will discuss their Safety First, Sexy Second campaign to add a layer of personal safety to the wonderful night life we live.
Race Bannon and Brent Heinze from Safety Blows will facilitate a discussion on how to best advocate for your community, meaningful actions you can take to move your community’s interest forward and how we can maintain our own safety.And many more themes of uncertainty in today’s time.
Ms. SF Leather 2025, Madam Folly, will entertain and tantalize you in her rendition of Flagging Narcan, Topping Overdose!In this training, you’ll learn how to respond to an overdose, and how to watch out for the most toxic top of all: Fentanyl.
Please join us for an evening to empower our community, unite us, and encourage discussion about ways we can look out for one another as we move toward our community’s high holidays (Pride, Dore, Folsom and Bearrison).
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District:
We exist to ensure there is a lively and vibrant home for our community of events, businesses, bars and organizations in SOMA.
Our communities need and deserve safe spaces to gather, shop and play, now more than ever, we intend to keep that alive in San Francisco!
What we do:
Keeping SOMA Kinky and Queer by lobbying city hall to allow bathhouses, installing public art like murals, leather pride flags on light poles, activating community artists and performers, continuing economic development through our Entrepreneur Program, and producing events and walking tours.
More Info:
Safety Blows: https://SafetyBlows.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1334664257475144
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: https://www.thesisters.org/
https://www.facebook.com/SFSisters

LCD: Board of Directors Meeting
2025-05-21 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.

SOMA Origins: Bars, Bathhouses, & Beyond
2025-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Ringold Street at 9th Street
Join us on our free 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 why!
Learn about the raucous exploits of the ’70’s, when motorcycles lined the streets outside popular bars.
Hear about today’s bars and clubs, and what they used to be, including one on Folsom with a swimming pool.
The tour starts at the corner of Ringold Alley and 9th Street (i.e. on 9th, halfway between Folsom and Harrison Streets).It ends at 8th and Ringold.
The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours.We walk just under a mile, and there are no hills.It is free, but registration is required. https://sfleatherdistrict.org/soma-tours/
Today’s tour is board member David Hyman.
Next tour dates:
Saturday, May 31, 1pm
Saturday, June 21, 1pm

LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting
2025-05-15 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.
Starting this month, the Arts and Culture Committee will be meeting on the third Thursday of the month.
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!

Membership Deadline to Vote
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-16
The bylaws of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District require individuals to be full voting members of the District — not just on the mailing list — as of 90 days before the elections are held, if they wish to vote for the Directors (“Board Members”) and Board President.
In 2025, the elections will be held on August 13, 2025. Therefore you must be a member as of May 15, 2025 if you wish to vote.

LCD: Membership Committee Meeting
2025-05-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-10 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!

District Anniversary: Ringold Block Party
2025-05-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Ringold Street, between 8th and 9th Streets
Join us for our 7th Anniversary: A Fetish Ringold Block Party!
Saturday, May 10, noon – 3 pm. Ringold Alley (between 8th and 9th street)
Artists, Vendors, DJ’s, Performances, Food
1:30 pm – A walking tour of Ringold’s bronze boot prints and standing stones that commemorate our history led by noted historian Gayle S. Rubin. Meet at the monument near the corner of 9th Street.
Free admission!
LEATHER District Gear Swap!
Sunrise Deli Food Truck! Hungry Crumbs Cookie Stand!
Vote for the SF Pride Leather Contingent Marshals!
Everyone who attends receives a free souvenir pin!
Entertainment Line-Up:
12:00 pm – DJ Spazatronic
12:30 pm – Alotta Boutte
1:00 pm – Matthew Beld
1:30 pm – T-Shirt art contest winner will be revealed!
1:35 pm – Her Most Imperial Majesty – Empress Afrika America, Their Imperial Highness – Imperial Crown Prince Nathan D’aguiar, and from Drag Battle All Stars Ida Knowe, and Iman.
2:00 pm – Twisted Windows
2:30 pm – DJ Spazatronic
Vendors include:
Erotic artists, a leather maker, fetish photographs, Simple Syrups, tiny d!@k charms, kinky resin jewelry, stained glass floggers, and much more.
Community Clubs Information Table
Volunteers needed! 1 & 1.5 hour slots available, check out our opportunities at: volunteersignup.org/CD87R
Thanks to Success Centers for underwriting the event, allowing: free admission, paid performers and no exhibitor fees.
Special thanks to our community partner Mr S Leather
Join us in celebration of our anniversary.
We exist to ensure there is a lively and vibrant home for our community of events, businesses, bars and organizations in SOMA.
What we do:
We Keep SOMA Kinky and Queer by backing legislation, such as allowing bathhouses
We install public art like murals and leather pride flags on light poles
We create community gathering spaces to activate our artists, performers and makers
We provide an Entrepreneur Training Program for our community
We partner with local businesses and organizations to help them navigate City Hall and promote their events
We provide walking tours of historic SOMA locations.

LCD: Communications Committee Meeting
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-13 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.

LCD: Land Use Committee Meeting
2025-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 | 584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114
This meeting of the Land Use Committee has been moved to Tuesday, May 6, at 1 pm to accommodate travel schedules.
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: Diversity Committee
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-06 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

LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting
2025-04-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-27 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: Board of Directors Meeting
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-19 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: 844 9193 7145 and Password: [REDACTED] (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.

Golden Dildeaux Awards - Award Ceremony
2025-04-12 17:00 - 19:00 | SF Eagle
First, you cast your favored individuals to be nominated for a coveted golden dildeaux.Then, you put your money where your mouths are by casting your votes at $1 each to support your nominees.Now, we’re ready to name the 25 lucky individuals who will be walking away with the golden “woodies” claiming their space in history.
Who will it be?Who have YOU named as your big winners for the 2025 Golden Dildeaux Awards?Join us for an evening of laughter and hot performances as we cheer on all the nominees!
Favored Categories to watch: The TOP of Them All, Best Looking Ass in the Bay Area, Queerest of the Queers, Best Leather Fashionista, Horse Hung Stud, and so many more!It’s a night you’re not going to want to miss!
MCs Dolan Wolf and Matthew Beld.
Performances: Baer Thrylls and Sugr Bear from the Boys of Bearlesque.
Proceeds of the Golden Dildeaux Award benefit events and programs of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District.
For more information, please visit www.SFLCD.org or write to info@SFLCD.org.
Our Mission:
We exist to ensure there is a lively and vibrant home for our community of events, businesses, bars and organizations in SOMA.
What we do:
– We Keep SOMA Kinky and Queer by backing legislation, such as allowing bathhouses
– We install public art like murals and leather pride flags on light poles
– We create community gathering spaces to activate our artists, performers and makers
– We provide an Entrepreneur Training Program for our community
– We partner with local businesses and organizations to help them navigate City Hall and promote their events
– We provide walking tours of historic SOMA locations.
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District’svision is to rejoice, commemorate, and protect the contributions of our predecessors, contemporaries, and successors rooted in the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District and its diverse and marginalized peoples. United, we preserve, enhance, and advocate for the continuity and vitality of the Kinky and Queer communities of San Francisco’s Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District.

LCD: Land Use Committee Meeting
2025-04-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-03 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

SF Eagle Beer Bust - Benefiting the Golden Dildeaux Awards
2025-04-06 15:00 - 19:00 | SF Eagle
Join us this Sunday for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District’s Golden Dildeaux’s beer bust! This will be your opportunity to cast your votes before voting closes on April 10th. Join us for the Golden Dildeaux Award Ceremony on April 12th!Is there someone in one of your favorite categories that you want to see walk home with a golden “woody”?Now’s your chance!!Each vote is $1!!!
Categories include:
Fiercest Femme
The Top of Them ALL
Best in Rubber
Queerest of the Queer
Best Pet Handler
Best Fetish Fashionista
Favorite Silver Fox
Golden Shower Lover
…and so many more!
$20 gets you bottomless beer/soda and a plate of food!Not into drinking?Grab a plate of food for $5!
Address: 398 12th St, San Francisco, CA
Interested in volunteering to support the District?We’d love to have you join us!
Volunteer Sign-Up: volunteersignup.org/RQ7Q7
All proceeds for this fundraiser benefit the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District!The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
For more information, please visit www.SFLCD.org or write to info@SFLCD.org.
Our Mission:
We exist to ensure there is a lively and vibrant home for our community of events, businesses, bars and organizations in SOMA.
What we do:
– We Keep SOMA Kinky and Queer by backing legislation, such as allowing bathhouses
– We install public art like murals and leather pride flags on light poles
– We create community gathering spaces to activate our artists, performers and makers
– We provide an Entrepreneur Training Program for our community
– We partner with local businesses and organizations to help them navigate City Hall and promote their events
– We provide walking tours of historic SOMA locations.
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District’svision is to rejoice, commemorate, and protect the contributions of our predecessors, contemporaries, and successors rooted in the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District and its diverse and marginalized peoples. United, we preserve, enhance, and advocate for the continuity and vitality of the Kinky and Queer communities of San Francisco’s Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District.

Golden Dildeaux Awards Nominations Reveal Party
2025-03-08 17:00 - 19:00 | SF Eagle
Be the first to learn who’s made the cut for the Golden Dildeaux Award ballot!For weeks the community has been submitting names to be nominated for a coveted Golden Dildeaux and we’re finally announcing the nominees!Are you curious if you are one of the people who will be running the race to take a “woodie” home?
Join us for the Nomination Reveal Party taking place on March 8th from 5-7 at the SF Eagle!The reveal and a special performance by Mocha Fapalatte happen at 6 pm and then the voting OPENS! If you have been a past winner, bring your Golden Dildeaux with you to toot your own horn at the amazing rockstar that you are! (or have been!)
You can show your support by casting as many votes as you want for your chosen nominee!Votes are $1 per vote.How far are you willing to dig into your wallet for your candidates?Only the polls will tell!
Proceeds of the Golden Dildeaux Award benefit events and programs of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District.
More Info:
Fetlife: https://fetlife.com/events/1721554
Upcoming Beer Bust:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1707818549947535/
Fetlife: https://fetlife.com/events/1721559
Plura:
For more information, please visit www.SFLCD.org or write to info@SFLCD.org.
Our Mission:
We exist to ensure there is a lively and vibrant home for our community of events, businesses, bars and organizations in SOMA.
What we do:
– We Keep SOMA Kinky and Queer by backing legislation, such as allowing bathhouses
– We install public art like murals and leather pride flags on light poles
– We create community gathering spaces to activate our artists, performers and makers
– We provide an Entrepreneur Training Program for our community
– We partner with local businesses and organizations to help them navigate City Hall and promote their events
We provide walking tours of historic SOMA locations.

LCD: Diversity & Membership Committee Meeting
2025-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.
Second Mondays at 6 pm Pacific Time
Join us on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87865884248
Proposed Agenda:
3 Functions of this Committee:
1. Membership drive and process
2. Diversity part I- outreach to groups and gain attendance from all clubs and groups within our community
3. Diversity part II- ensure our committees are functioning from a viewpoint of diversity in their structure and event planning.
Hope you can join us!
