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

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: mollie mrPam Jconr B. Ortega Special

LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting

Folsom Street 145 9th St Ste 105, San Francisco, CA, US

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

2022 Carnaval SF Mardi Gras Parklet Crawl

Folsom Street 145 9th St Ste 105, San Francisco, CA, US

FREE just for you! Carnaval San Francisco Mardi Gras Parklet Crawl in 15+ venues in the Mission's Latino Cultural District! Come meet your neighbors and make new friends at our 2022 Carnaval San Francisco Mardi Gras Parklet Crawl! Come enjoy live samba drummers, dance performances, and lively music from soca to cumbia and rumba, so

LCD: Walking Tour Subcommittee Meeting

Folsom Street 145 9th St Ste 105, San Francisco, CA, US

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

March 2022 Name & Gender Change Legal Clinic

BAY AREA! The Transgender District is back with our monthly legal clinics- this time with incredible support from Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom + UC Hastings Law 🏳️‍⚧️❤️ If you’ve been putting off your name and gender marker changes for identify documents (state ID, real ID, court name change, birth certificates and passport)- nows

Community Meeting on our 3 Year Plan Centering Castro LGBTQ Needs

Since July 2021, the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District (CQCD) has held listening sessions with various members of the Castro community to collect data for our Cultural History, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Strategies (CHHESS) Report. This report is done in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and is done in part to

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 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

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/86510850238?pwd=aTdvMFhVdjdXSDRFblpJNzc2ZDRBdz09 Meeting ID: 865 1085 0238 Password: 319931 One tap mobile +13126266799,,82017329999#,,1#,846051# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,82017329999#,,1#,846051# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876

LCD: Erotic Storytelling Hour – RPG 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 Communal, improv storytelling shows based on tabletop role-playing

Leather District: Communications Committee Meeting

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

The Communications Committee plans and guides the messaging and branding decisions for the District. We will have updated info about the branding project, a review of the communications calendar, and begin discussion of the program piece of the May 7 District Anniversary Celebration. Join via Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84039453815 Join by phone: 1 669 900 6833

SOMA Second Saturdays! Movie Day

Folsom Street 145 9th St Ste 105, San Francisco, CA, US

Our second SOMA Second Saturdays! indoor event of the winter before returning outdoors in April. Join us at the Folsom Street Community Center (145 9th Street) for an exciting selection from local filmmakers. Yes, there will be popcorn (as well as other snacks and non-alcoholic beverages). If you would like to have your short film

An Evening With Raquel Willis

PianoFight 144 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA, US

The Transgender District will host “An Evening with Raquel Willis” with critically acclaimed writer and transgender activist, Raquel Willis, on Saturday, March 12th, 2022 from 4-6pm at PianoFight in San Francisco’s Tenderloin. The fireside chat also features President of The Transgender District, Aria Sa’id and both activists will discuss transgender visibility, violence against Black transgender

 

To add your event(s) to this calendar, please write to Web@sflcd.org.

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