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 recently launched our new quarterly event Kink & Draw. 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 ...

  • 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, ...

  • 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. ...

  • 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: Membership Committee Meeting

    LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

    The Membership Committee 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!

  • 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.

  • SF Beer Bust – LeatherWalk Kick-Off

    SF Eagle

    Help us kick off LeatherWalk at a beer bust the Sunday before. We are pleased to announce that the contestants for the new Imperial Leather title, sponsored by the Imperial Council of San Francisco, will be introduced at the beer bust. JUST ANNOUNCED! Food will be provided by Azucar Lounge! In addition, we will be ...

  • LCD: Safety Committee Meeting

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

    Due to illness, the Safety Committee meeting for September has been rescheduled to Monday, September 15, at 6 pm. The Safety Committee works with local residents—including kinksters, sex workers, and others across the spectrum of our diverse community—to promote safety, share resources, and foster strong district-wide connections. The committee organizes safety and tech-related resources into ...

  • 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) For more info, ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • LeatherWalk 2025

    San Francisco City Hall

    Bring Your Kink. Step Out. Give Back. OUR STREETS. OUR STORY. OUR STRENGTH. STAND TOGETHER - GEAR ON Unity protects us. Walk with us from City Hall to Eagle Plaza to protect our leather, kink, and queer spaces. Enjoy entertainment, music, and refreshment stops along the way. CELEBRATE COMMUNITY - STEP OUT Join fellow leather, ...

 

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/