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

  • THEYFRIEND 2023 Drag & Music Showcase

    Oasis 298 11th St, San Francisco, CA, US

    A night of mind-blowing drag and sensational music at the 2023 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival! Wednesday, November 15, 7 pm (6:30 pm doors) Oasis (21+) 298 11th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 $20 early bird | $25 general admission Limited pay what you can tickets Hosted by Gothess Jasmine & LOTUS BOY DJ Digital Kitkat ...

  • THEYFRIEND 2023 Virtual Video Showcase

    Enjoy an extravaganza of sensational videos from national & international THEYFRIEND nonbinary performers from the comfort of your couch! Thursday, November 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm PST Live Streaming on YouTube youtube.com/@diamondwavearts Sliding scale $5 - $25 Artist promo code HeyTHEYFRIEND to make $5 ticket free Hosted by Goddexx DJ Sand.dreams Guided altar building with The ...

  • LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting

    Zoom

    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, both for murals, exhibits and other projects, and in leadership roles in our organization. Full agenda is at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eLdCY9JiSBLiZhs5tTTSTuiv40nzIx7gH12sOpaiXIU/ The meeting is free, and open to ...

  • THEYFRIEND 2023 Poetry & Music Showcase

    Brava

    The THEYFRIEND 2023 Nonbinary Performance Festival continues with compelling spoken word, bumping music and dynamic performance! Friday, November 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm (6:30 pm doors) Brava Theater Center’s Cabaret 2773 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 $20 early bird | $25 general admission Limited pay what you can tickets Hosted by Vin Seaman DJ phishr_price ...

  • THEYFRIEND 2023 Closing Showcase

    Brava

    We’re closing the THEYFRIEND 2023 Nonbinary Performance Festival with an unforgettable lineup of nonbinary music and performance! Saturday, November 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm (6:30 pm doors) Brava Theater Center’s Cabaret 2773 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 $20 early bird | $25 general admission Limited pay what you can tickets Hosted by Poppy J. Snacks ...

  • CHHESS Report – Community Update

    The city mandated Cultural History, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Strategies (CHHESS) Report, serves as a roadmap of priorities and strategies for stabilizing our cultural community. Join us for the results based on community input. The final reports will be approved by the Board of Supervisors. There will be Q&A after the presentation. Wednesday, November 29, ...

  • 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 on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87865884248 Proposed Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WXvW91IgDN2ZOn-uh2wzRSISrTI1XaR0k-v091-zgbo/edit#heading=h.6bc6e5a12ww9 3 Functions of this Committee: 1. Membership drive and process 2. Diversity part I- outreach to groups and gain ...

  • LCD: Erotic Storytelling Hour Holiday Party

    LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

    San Francisco's LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District presents a special, 18+ only, online event: The Erotic Storytelling Hour Holiday Party The Erotic Storytelling Hour Holiday Party will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Join us for kinky mad libs, naughty holiday songs, and more. Be 18+ Hosted by Sumiko ...

  • SOMA Second Saturdays! Holiday Market

    SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA, US

    SOMA Second Saturday’s is indoors for our third annual Holiday Market! We will even have the services of a free shuttle, courtesy of San Francisco Love Tours, which will be making a continuous loop through SOMA with stops at some of our beloved LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District venues; including SF Eagle, Azucar Lounge (opens ...

  • 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. 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, ...

  • 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 3815 Please contact the committee chairperson, Bob Brown with any questions: bob.brown@sflcd.org

  • LCD: Erotic Storytelling Hour

    LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

    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 funny stories (and more) from selected writers of our community! Be 18+ Hosted by Sumiko Saulson, David Hyman, and Cal Callahan Featuring: Special Guest Reader: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86868208302?pwd=ODloYVVic0hQZmpXaGpCTVhFT2NyZz09 ...

 

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

See also https://sfleatherdistrict.org/resources/