LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

LCD: Board of Directors Meeting
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile (Or find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kl0fPTq3u)
Board meeting minutes will be available after they are approved at the following meeting.
For more info, visit http://www.sflcd.org.

Thirst
2026-05-15 20:00 - 2026-05-16 01:00 | 224 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-4012, United States
Indulge your thirst for touch and ties; see, be seen, and scene at a high-energy play party by Dual Demons & Twisted Windows.
Thirst brings daring play and decadent connection, with:
💦 Truss-based suspension points
💦 Lux play equipment
💦 Icebreaker activities
💦 Sensual horizontal spaces
💦 Comfy cuddle puddle zones
💦 Elegant, irresistibly s3xy space bursting with unique, spicy art
Arrive thirsty. Play hard. Leave satiated. ❤️‍🔥
Details at the ticket link: https://forbiddentickets.com/events/twisted-windows/0f9583b859

LCD: Communications Committee Meeting
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Kink & Draw: Impact Play Edition
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Folsom Street
Kink & Draw brings together life drawing and queer subcultures.
In each session, we’ll learn about a kink or culture from a special guest and embark on a drawing session inspired by the topic.
– On May 13, learn about the kinky world of impact play and whip your drawing skills into shape! Capture the action with quick gesture drawings before tackling longer poses with gear.
– Our special guest models are Sir Thomas and Jorge Bonfigli.
– You’re encouraged to bring your own drawing supplies, but basic drawing materials will be available.
– 18+ only
– Wednesday, May 13 @6:00pm – 2 hours
– Folsom Street Community Center: 1286 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
– Register at http://sflcd.org/kinkdraw
– $5 Registration fee

LCD: Membership Committee Meeting
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 | 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!

LCD: Land Use Committee Meeting
2026-05-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-09 16:00 - 17:00 | 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, developers, and a range of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, regarding a wide range of land use issues within the 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.
For more information, please visit http://SFLCD.org, or contact land-use-chair@SFLCD.org.

LCD: Diversity Committee
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83963228562
Meeting ID: 839 6322 8562

Safety & Solidarity Forum
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Folsom Street, 145 9th St Ste 105, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
Join ONYX Northwest and the Leather District for an ongoing conversation about the safety, security, and solidarity of our community.
District Secretary and Safety Committee Co-Chair Robert Costic will present on preparation for ICE activity in the Bay Area.
ONYX Road Captain and Safety Committee Co-Chair Darius Taylor will present on harm reduction at the intersection of sex and substance use.
We welcome the community’s feedback on both topics.
Fentanyl test strips and red cards (bilingual guide to interacting with ICE) will be available.
Please join us for an optional Cinco de Mayo Taco Tuesday social next door at Azucar Lounge after the program.

LCD: Safety Committee Meeting
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-02 18:00 - 19:00 | 584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114
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 an accessible online hub, keeps neighbors informed about upcoming events, and invites broad participation in conversations on public safety. Through inclusive outreach and relationship-building, the committee supports a safer, more informed, and more connected district for all.
Join the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85129572088

LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | 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 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!

Golden Dildeaux Awards Ceremony
2026-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | SF Eagle, 398 12th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
It’s time for the envelopes please!
Your votes are in, you’ve stuffed the ballot box for favorite nominees!
Get ready to see who gets a Woody, the coveted statuette (and a winner pin)
This is where the suspense and drama reach their climax!
See if the leaders stay on top or flip to the bottom!
Find out if those at the bottom come from behind!
The Golden Dildeaux Awards Ceremony (the infamous Woodys)
Saturday, April 11, 5 to 7 pm
SF Eagle, 398 12th Street
Join us for an evening of laughter and hot performances as we cheer on all the nominees! Fiercest Femme, Hottest Polycule, The Smooth Toperator Award, and so many more! It’s a night to remember!
Proceeds benefit the events and programs of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District.
For more information, please visit www.SFLCD.org or write to info@SFLCD.org.
We exist to ensure there is a lively and vibrant home for our community of events, businesses, bars and organizations in SOMA.
What we do:
– We Keep SOMA Kinky and Queer by backing legislation, such as allowing bathhouses
– We install public art like murals and leather pride flags on light poles
– We create community gathering spaces to activate our artists, performers and makers
– We provide an Entrepreneur Training Program for our community
– We partner with local businesses and organizations to help them navigate City Hall and promote their events
– We provide walking tours of historic SOMA locations.

Vote Now: Golden Dildeaux Awards 2026
2026-04-08 17:00 | 584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114
Voting is now open for the 2026 Golden Dildeaux Awards! Votes are $1 apiece. Vote as often and for as many nominees as you like. The person with the most votes in one category will win.
Biggest vote-getter also scores our Holegarch Award!
Voting (Online): Feb 28 – April 8, 5pm
The Woodies: Awards Ceremony: Sat. Apr. 11, 5-7pm, SF Eagle
https://gda.sflcd.org/

SF Eagle Beer Bust and Gear Swap n Shop - Benefiting the Golden Dildeaux Awards
2026-03-29 15:00 - 19:00 | SF Eagle
Join us Sunday, March 29, for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District’s Golden Dildeaux’s beer bust! This will be an opportunity to cast your votes before voting closes on April 8th. Join us for the Golden Dildeaux Award Ceremony on April 11th!Is there someone in one of your favorite categories that you want to see walk home with a golden “woody”?Now’s your chance!!Each vote is $1!!!
Categories include:
Fiercest Femme
The Top of Them ALL
Best in Rubber
Favorite Non-Binary
Best Pet Handler
Best Fetish Fashionista
Favorite Silver Fox
Golden Shower Lover
…and so many more!
$20 gets you bottomless beer/soda and a plate of Eric See’s famous pulled pork sandwiches and cole slaw! (food only for $5). More than $400 worth of raffle prizes courtesy of Mr S Leather, Leather Etc, Azucar Lounge, and ByrdBeaks, plus Gear Swap n Shop gift certificates (see below). Mr SF Leather 2026 LA Johnny will be selling raffle tickets.
We will also be hosting our Gear Swap n Shop in Eagle Plaza during the hours of the beer bust. We will have donated merchandise for sale and we will also be accepting donations. AND there will be gift certificated to the Gear Swap n Shop included in the raffle prizes. You may win and buy your gear right away! For more info on Gear Swap n Shop, visithttps://sfleatherdistrict.org/gear-swap-info/
Interested in volunteering to support the District?We’d love to have you join us!
Volunteer Sign-Up: volunteersignup.org/MBF9E
All proceeds for this fundraiser benefit the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District!The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
For more information, please visit www.SFLCD.org or write to info@SFLCD.org.
Our Mission:
We exist to ensure there is a lively and vibrant home for our community of events, businesses, bars and organizations in SOMA.
What we do:
– We Keep SOMA Kinky and Queer by backing legislation, such as allowing bathhouses
– We install public art like murals and leather pride flags on light poles
– We create community gathering spaces to activate our artists, performers and makers
– We provide an Entrepreneur Training Program for our community
– We partner with local businesses and organizations to help them navigate City Hall and promote their events
– We provide walking tours of historic SOMA locations.
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District’svision is to rejoice, commemorate, and protect the contributions of our predecessors, contemporaries, and successors rooted in the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District and its diverse and marginalized peoples. United, we preserve, enhance, and advocate for the continuity and vitality of the Kinky and Queer communities of San Francisco’s Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District.

SOMA Origins Walking Tour: Golden Dildeaux Edition
2026-03-28 11:30 - 13:30 | Ringold Street at 9th Street
Join tour guide Wylde Honey as he leads you on our SOMA walking tour! Tread in the steps our LGBTQ ancestors took up and down the ‘hood for freedom! Best part – it’s Free!
All tips go to the Golden Dildeaux Awards gda.sflcd.org
Leather bars began opening in SoMa (South of Market) in the 60’s. Find out why, and learn about the raucous exploits of the 70’s when motorcycles lined the streets outside popular bars.
Today SOMA is a world-wide destination for kinky, queer, and leather people. Hear about today’s bar and clubs and what they used to be – including one that used to have a swimming pool.
This in-person walking tour begins at 9th and Ringold at the Ringold Leather History Walk and lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours
Register at sflcd.org/tour

Town Hall
2026-03-15 12:00 - 14:00 | 1286 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3817, United States
Join us for our first Town Hall of 2026 on Sunday, March 15, from 12 to 2 pm at the Folsom Street Community Center, 1286 Folsom St.. We’ll review our accomplishments in 2025, listen to your feedback and get your input on the coming year. Let’s shape our kinky queer future together!
We exist to ensure there is a lively and vibrant home for our community of events, businesses, bars and organizations in SOMA.
Twice a year, we hold “Town Halls”, to share information with our community and get feedback.
Learn what the Cultural District has been doing!
Hear our plans for the year to come!
Share your experiences and aspirations for the Cultural District!
Discuss proposed San Francisco legislation to ban smoking in bar patios.
Give us feedback.Your opinions matter to us!
Become a member and receive our new Cultural District Pin!
Everyone welcome!
Free!
Our communities need and deserve safe spaces to gather, shop and play, now more than ever, we intend to keep that alive in San Francisco!

Kink & Draw: Rubber Edition
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | 1286 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3817, United States
Bringing together life drawing and queer subcultures.
We’ll learn from special guest models Minos Munro (Mr SF Rubber 2025) and Lilith spillZ before embarking on a drawing session.
You’ll take a shine to the world of rubber and latex, while learning to capture the unique way light plays on the surface.
This is slicker than your average drawing class!
Bring your own supplies or use ours (basic supplies available)!
18+ only
Wednesday, March 11 @6:00pm – 2 hours
We have already outgrown our original location! Join us at the Folsom Street Community Center, 1286 Folsom Street
Register at https://sfleatherdistrict.org/kink-draw-rubber-edition/
$5 Registration fee

Golden Dildeaux Awards Nominations Reveal Party
2026-02-28 17:00 - 19:00 | SF Eagle
Join us Saturday as the Competitors are revealed. See who will be going for the Gold! Biggest vote-getter also scores our Holegarch Award!
We are pleased that Pony Bambino, winner of the 2025 Golden Dildeaux Award for Best Drag/Burlesque Performer, will have a special performance at the Party.
Voting (Online): Feb 28 – April 8, 5pm
The Woodies: Awards Ceremony: Sat. Apr. 11, 5-7pm, SF Eagle
https://gda.sflcd.org/
