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

Stop the Violence

SF Eagle

Safety Forum: Community Unity Event We are saddened to inform you that a trusted member of our community was recently attacked by someone met at a SOMA bar. In response, Leather, Kink, and LGBTQ+ organizations are coming together to organize a Safety Forum. We will focus on safety tips and advice. Event Details: Date: July

SOMA Origins: Bars, Bathhouses, & Beyond

Ringold Alley and 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

LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting

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. The meeting is free, and open to all. Join with Zoom at:

LCD: Erotic Storytelling Hour – Cats

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: Oak Dominique Leslie Michelle Renee Lane Cornelius

LCD: Erotic Storytelling Hour

584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114

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: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86868208302... Meeting ID: 868

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 3 Functions of this Committee: 1. Membership drive and process 2. Diversity part I- outreach to groups and gain attendance from all

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 Pacific Time Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87865884248 Proposed Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kUiAThEPcsyoQoyQwxS4snU2qczJ3Ys2t4REnhHDf4Q 3 Functions of this Committee: 1. Membership drive and process 2. Diversity part I- outreach to groups and

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

Play on the Plaza

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

Join us at Play on the Plaza! A monthly, kink/leather/fetish event that is hitting our streets in SOMA! Play on the Plaza is designed to ignite some spark in your life! Each month features a different BDSM, Kink, Leather or LGBTQ group on Eagle Plaza! August’s Play on the Plaza Line-up includes: IMPACT PLAY Host:

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,

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,

LCD: Land Use Committee Meeting

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,

 

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