LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

Walking Tour Subcommittee Meeting
2022-08-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88470691792
UPDATE: The Walking Tour Subcommittee now meets on the third Tuesday of the month.
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is creating an Internet-based Walking Tour of noteworthy past and present locations in our South of Market neighborhood. We will help folks rediscover the lost gathering spaces of the past, and appreciate the businesses and cultural institutions that now struggle to survive.
We need folks help develop the content for the tour, and to provide (or help us recruit) expertise in research, editing, and voice acting.
This is a great time to get involved, whether your interest is historical, architectural, cultural, technological, or prurient. We need your input!
This is a free Zoom meeting, open to all 18+.
Agenda here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XRGWV6UJBluUw1crKo-kLrNYCYZiHO3XJrAEt09fgFQ
Join at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88470691792
or call 1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) and enter Meeting ID: 884 7069 1792.
More info at /make-tour

LCD: Board of Directors Meeting
2022-08-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-21 18:00 - 20:00
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:
You can also call 1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) and use Meeting ID: 844 9193 7145 and Password: [REDACTED] (Or find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kl0fPTq3u)
Board meeting minutes will be available when they are approved at the following meeting.
For more info, visit http://www.sflcd.org.

Castro LGBTQ Cultural District Advisory Board meeting
2022-08-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-15 18:00 - 20:00
This is our monthly Advisory Board meeting (open to the public).

Kinky and Queer Block of Sunday Streets SOMA
2022-08-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Folsom Street between 8th and 9th Streets
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District and Folsom Street are partnering to host the block between 8th and 9th Streets as the Kinky and Queer Block of Sunday Streets.
Come by to visit our vendors, enjoy entertainment and demos on our stage, and view the work of local artists.
12:00 -12:30 – Readings by the legendary Carol Queen, Executive Director of the Center for Sex and Culture
12:30 – Mooooo and MaidMiki – rope bondage performance
1:00 – Beatrix
1:30 – Ivy Limieux and Bottom__Tyde – mummification and birthday spankings
2:00 – Danny Thanh Nguyen – single tail and roses demo
2:30 – KnottyRell and Barbary – impact play performance
3:00 – VERA!
Vendors will be ByrdBeaks, Mauskaveli, House of Haven Crafts, JesseJae,, Needle Play Acupuncture, and Photos by Gooch.
Artists include Dirk Alphin, Rocky Angel, Austin Boe, Josh Katz, Gloria Polo, and Nikki Violanti.
The block will have a section suggested for 18+ only.
Meet up before, during, or after with Bloom. https://bl.ooo/m/kinky-and-queer-block-of-sunday-streets-soma

Castro CD Diversity & Inclusion Committee meeting
2022-08-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-09-28 17:30 - 18:30
This is our monthly Diversity & Inclusion Committee meeting. (open to the public).

Castro CD Arts & Culture Committee Meeting
2022-08-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-22 13:00 - 14:00
This is our monthly Arts & Culture Committee meeting. This meeting is open to the public. Public comments are allowed at the end of the meeting.

LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting
2022-08-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.
Committee members shared some great ideas at our last meeting, which we hope to develop into active projects in the coming year.
We are actively recruiting artists, both for our art shows and other programs, and in leadership roles in our organization.
We will also continue planning for “SOMA Second Saturdays” (see /show/) and other upcoming events.
The meeting is free, and open to all.
Join with Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89554242702 or call 1 408 638 0968 and use Meeting ID: 895 5424 2702.
We hope you will join us!

Launch Party for LeatherWalk 2022
2022-08-30 18:00 - 19:30 | SF Eagle, 398 12th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
Help us celebrate LeatherWalk 2022 with a party at SF Eagle. Enjoy treats from Mamabear’s Kitchen, entertainment, and an update about the plans for the September 18 main event.
We are pleased to present VERA! and Nitrix Oxide for your entertainment.
Chat about it and meet up for it at https://bl.ooo/m/launch-party-for-leatherwalk-2022

LCD: Diversity & Membership Committee Meeting
2022-09-01 18:00 - 19:00 | 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 attendance from all clubs and groups within our community
3. Diversity part II- ensure our committees are functioning from a viewpoint of diversity in their structure and event planning.
Hope you can join us!

Castro CD Land Use Committee meeting
2022-09-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-10-05 16:00 - 17:30
This is our monthly Land Use Committee meeting. (open to the public).

Castro CD Governance Committee meeting
2022-09-08 17:30 - 18:30
This is our monthly Governance Committee meeting (open to the public).

Leather District: Communications Committee Meeting
2022-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | 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 - Center for Sex and Culture Edition
2022-09-08 20:00 - 21:00 | 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
Featured Readers:
Special Guest Reader
The legendary Carol Queen, Executive
Director of CSC
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86868208302?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 6820 8302
Password: [REDACTED]
Or call 1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) and enter meeting ID: 856 5465 2578 and password: [REDACTED]
(Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcdjuCNy9C )
Want to be a reader for a future event? contact: manager@sflcd.org
The event is free; want to thank us? Donate at /donate/
Or become a member: https://join.sflcd.org/
Check out our Website: https://sfleatherdistrict.org

SOMA Second Saturdays!
2022-09-10 13:00 - 17:00 | 12th Street between Eagle Plaza and Folsom Street
Come shop with local queer and kinky artists, artisans, and craftspeople from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
2:00 – 4:00 pm – Folsom warm-up ambient bondage performances by Twisted Windows
Live painting with Josh Katz.
Tune up your body with ear acupuncture from Needle Play. Tune up your spirit with Tarot by Alexandria.
Vendors and artists include Art by Luke, ByrdBeaks, It’s Simple, Jenson Ceramics, Just Angel, Mauskaveli, Nikki Violanti, and Wicked Grounds.
Join in the Rough Trade Leather & Gear Swap – just in time for Folsom Street Fair.
Beverages are available at the SF Eagle, including Beer Bust from 3-7.
Dine nearby at local restaurants like Willows and Manora.
Find out who else is going and join the chat with Bloom!
https://bl.ooo/m/soma-second-saturdays
Applicable COVID-19 precautions enforced.
Smoke-Free Event
Come out and join the fun.

MPX Vaccine Pop-Up - Saturday
2022-09-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Eagle Plaza, San Francisco
MPX Vaccine
LEATHER & LGBTQ Pop-Up
Prioritizing Black, Latinx, POC & Trans People
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District and the San Francisco Public Health Department are partnering to bring MPX vaccine to SOMA.
Saturday, September 10, 2022
2 pm – 5 pm Eagle Plaza 398 12th Street
JYNNEOS vaccine, first and second shots are available, but supply is limited
Must meet SF Department of Public Health eligibility criteria and belong to
one of the following priority populations:
Black, Latinx, Indigenous or a Person of Color
Gay, bisexual, or transgender/nonbinary
Current sex worker – any sexual orientation or gender
You can make an appointment by using the QR code on the event banner.

MPX Vaccine Pop-Up - Sunday
2022-09-11 15:00 - 18:00 | Eagle Plaza, San Francisco
MPX Vaccine
LEATHER & LGBTQ Pop-Up
Prioritizing Black, Latinx, POC & Trans People
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District and the San Francisco Public Health Department are partnering to bring MPX vaccine to SOMA.
Sunday, September 11, 2022
3 pm – 6 pm Eagle Plaza 398 12th Street
JYNNEOS vaccine, first and second shots are available, but supply is limited
Must meet SF Department of Public Health eligibility criteria and belong to
one of the following priority populations:
Black, Latinx, Indigenous or a Person of Color
Gay, bisexual, or transgender/nonbinary
Current sex worker – any sexual orientation or gender
You can make an appointment by using the QR code on the event banner.

Castro CD Executive Committee meeting
2022-09-13 12:00 - 13:00
This is our monthly Executive Committee (open to the public).

LCD: Land Use Committee Meeting
2022-09-13 18:30 - 19:30 | 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
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Meeting ID: 865 1085 0238
Password: [REDACTED]
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The Land Use Committee for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is interacting with city agencies, developers, and a range of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, regarding a wide range of land use issues within the recently-created Cultural District in the South of Market neighborhood.
There are a wide range of opportunities for involvement, from being on call to show up at a meeting in City Hall, to critical negotiations with planners and developers.
While special skills in real estate or civic planning are great, anyone with an interest in the Cultural District is welcome to join.
Agenda is available here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XX0IL_LNtV8EXYldtS3E-Yj-cCG_oZE6xm4iUf7-qsE/edit
For more information, please visit http://SFLCD.org, or contact land-use-chair@SFLCD.org.

LeatherWalk 2022
2022-09-18 11:00 | San Francisco City Hall
LeatherWalk 2022 will take place on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2022.
LeatherWalk is the official kick-off for San Francisco’s Leather Week, which culminates one week later at the 2022 Folsom Street Fair.
We will gather at 11:00 am (rain or shine – umbrella optional) on the Goodlett Steps of City Hall (Polk St. side). Drop off any last donations and get your collectible LeatherWalk 2022 pin. Supervisor Matt Dorsey is scheduled to speak.
Departing from City Hall at 11:30 am, our stops include:
STOP 1
Oasis
STOP 2
Powerhouse / Hole in the Wall / Azúcar Lounge
STOP 3
Leather Etc. / Wicked Grounds / Cat Club
Get your wristband from us for free admission to Wicked Grounds’ 13th Anniversary Vendor Fair
Mention “LeatherWalk” at Leather Etc. for a 10% discount on your purchase
STOP 4
Mr. S Leather / the Ringold Leather History Alley
Ceremony at the Ringold monument at 1:30
STOP 5
The Lone Star Saloon
STOP 6
Eagle Plaza. At 2:30 pm we join the ongoing Leather Pride Fest 2022, organized by the SF Eagle, which will include the raising of the historic Leather Pride Flag and a beer/soda bust from 3 to 6 pm.
MPX Vaccine Popup – 3 to 6 pm, on Harrison at Norfolk
Preregister at https://bit.ly/3BhKM0W
Meet up, chat about the event, make new friends on Bloom https://bl.ooo/m/leatherwalk-2022
More info and updates at /lw/
The event is free and open to the public but if you would like to become a fundraiser and support the work of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District, you can register at https://bit.ly/3d5kKpp

LeatherWalk 2022
2022-09-18 11:00 - 15:00 | City Hall San Francisco California, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA, 94102, US
LeatherWalk — the traditional launch to San Francisco’s Leather Week — is once again being proudly produced by the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District, on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
We will gather in front of City Hall at 11:00 am, and step off at 11:30, walking through SOMA, pausing at favorite neighborhood spots and watering holes, before reaching Eagle Plaza for Leather Pride Fest’22, sponsored by the SF Eagle bar.
LeatherWalk benefits the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District, a unique San Francisco institution dedicated to keeping our South of Market neighborhood queer and kinky.
Watch for full details!

MPX Vaccine Popup - Post LeatherWalk
2022-09-18 15:00 | Harrison Street at Norfolk
MPX Vaccine
LEATHER & LGBTQ Pop-Up
Prioritizing Black, Latinx, POC & Trans People
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District and the San Francisco Public Health Department, along with SF Eagle, BayPLS, and Primary Health, are partnering to bring MPX vaccine to SOMA.
Sunday, September 18, 2022
3 pm – 6 pm at the Leather Pride Fest, Harrison Street at Norfolk
JYNNEOS vaccine, first and second shots are available, but supply is limited.
Please preregister at https://bit.ly/3BhKM0W
Must meet SF Department of Public Health eligibility criteria and belong to
one of the following priority populations:
Black, Latinx, Indigenous or a Person of Color
Gay, bisexual, or transgender/nonbinary
Current sex worker – any sexual orientation or gender

Walking Tour Subcommittee Meeting
2022-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88470691792
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is creating an Internet-based Walking Tour of noteworthy past and present locations in our South of Market neighborhood. We will help folks rediscover the lost gathering spaces of the past, and appreciate the businesses and cultural institutions that now struggle to survive.
We need folks help develop the content for the tour, and to provide (or help us recruit) expertise in research, editing, and voice acting.
This is a great time to get involved, whether your interest is historical, architectural, cultural, technological, or prurient. We need your input!
This is a free Zoom meeting, open to all 18+.
Agenda here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XRGWV6UJBluUw1crKo-kLrNYCYZiHO3XJrAEt09fgFQ
Join at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88470691792
or call 1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) and enter Meeting ID: 884 7069 1792.
More info at /make-tour

Twisted Windows: Metamorphosis
2022-09-24 19:30 - 2022-09-25 01:00 | SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
An extravagant Folsom Eve Gala featuring exquisitely enticing, sensually subversive, and particularly perilous queer performance art, including aerial acrobatics, suspension bondage, pole dance, and fetish acts, as well as interactive and display art & other participatory marvels. This year our Folsom event explores metamorphosis – “a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.” As always, proceeds go to compensate performers/staff and to support the arts venue. Performers will be announced soon!
Details at the ticket link: https://forbiddentickets.com/events/twisted-windows/2022-09-24-twisted-windows-metamorphosis
“Twisted Windows is like going to the ballet for kinksters. Every single time, there is a performance that makes me belly laugh. One that brings me to hot tears. One that inspires me to take my kink to the next level. And always several that just make me think about the intersection of kink and art. There is nothing else like it.” – Mir, owner of Wicked Grounds

Folsom Street Fair 2022
2022-09-25 11:00 - 18:00 | Folsom Street, 145 9th St Ste 105, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
Watch for details about the big event.
