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: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting

    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 ...

  • LCD: Diversity Committee

    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. ...

  • LCD: Land Use Committee Meeting

    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# ...

  • LCD: Communications Committee Meeting

    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.

  • District Anniversary: Ringold Block Party

    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. ...

  • LCD: Membership Committee Meeting

    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!

  • Membership Deadline to Vote

    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 ...

  • LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting

    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 ...

  • SOMA Origins: Bars, Bathhouses, & Beyond

    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 ...

  • LCD: Board of Directors Meeting

    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: 972086 One tap mobile (Or find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kl0fPTq3u) Board meeting minutes ...

  • LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District Present: Advocacy, Action, Safety

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

  • SOMA Origins: Bars, Bathhouses, & Beyond

    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 ...

 

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/