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

  • LCD: Erotic Storytelling Hour – Pride Edition

    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 Readers: Ivy Limieux Daniel Erickson Dominique Leslie Sumiko ...

  • Pride on the Plaza

    Eagle Plaza 398 12th, San Francisco, CA

    Join the folks of the SF Eagle on the plaza as they spill out onto the sidewalk with Daddy Daycare!

  • Leather Contingent at Pride Parade

    Main Street, between Howard and Mission

    The Leather Contingent is Contingent #116 Marchers should arrive between 9 and 11 am on Sunday, June 25, 2023, on Main Street, between Howard and Mission (“Block N”) There is still time to sign up to be a volunteer Contingent Monitor: watch the video at: https://78de4f307d778084d9c3eeb1abc37b19.tinyemails.com/1685752427150/ae81e219daa56c7b17249fce93ac04b6/51cc3e190ddc14d51b3945f33c3dbaa6.html and register at: https://78de4f307d778084d9c3eeb1abc37b19.tinyemails.com/1685752427150/ae81e219daa56c7b17249fce93ac04b6/51714502f73358ba7aab229b5213c4c8.html The contingent name to use is: Leather Contingent ...

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  • Leather Alley Stage at SF Pride

    Hyde St and Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco

    We are thrilled to be part of SF Pride with Leather Alliance in Leather Alley! Featuring bondage, kink, and circus performances all day long, including a spotlight set by Twisted Windows & DARK events. Leather Alley showcases the artistry, craftsmanship, and unique expressions of the leather and kink communities through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops. ...

  • Cultural District Booth at Pride Festival

    Stop by and say hi!  Use our photo booth for a Leather Pride selfie! We are booth GG64, located on Golden Gate at Hyde, right in front of Leather Alley!

  • LCD: Diversity & Membership Committee Meeting – cancelled

    LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

    The July meeting of the Diversity & Membership Committee has been cancelled.  See you in August!  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 ...

  • SOMA Second Saturdays! July

    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. MPX Vaccines We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with the SF Department of Public Health for another month for 1st and 2nd doses of the MPX Vaccine. ...

  • 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 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 ...

  • 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: Board of Directors Meeting

    Board of Directors Meeting The meeting is free and all community members are welcome to attend. Please join us remotely via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84789060820... You can find the meeting agenda here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nBAbtcXc5DfhPCAo2dvgZhvXF_aayDCJQP8DEf4TVUI/ You can also call 1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) and use Meeting ID: 844 9193 7145 and Password: 005563. (Or find your ...

  • Central Freeway Justice and Equity Coalition Community Meeting

    The Lab 2948 16th St, San Francisco, CA, US

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-freeway-july-20th-meeting-tickets-679047468257?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us to discuss the Future of the Central Freeway. Many are having discussion about the Central Freeway and making decision with out the input and historic knowledge from the communities most effected. This includes Cultural Districts, low-income communities and communities of color. This continues the history of redlining that removes and silences our ...

  • 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 why! Learn about the raucous exploits of the ’70’s when motorcycles lined the streets outside popular bars. Hear about today’s bar and clubs and what ...

 

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/