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 – July 20

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: The Unheard Element Eclipse Patty Overland

LCD: Board of Directors Meeting

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: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gfDyeYf9_UjzqzSgAfEVPn1rFWSzpTSFoHfMkz2c6SM/edit You can also call 1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) and use Meeting ID: 844 9193 7145 and Password: 005563. (Or find your

LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting

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

Folsom Street Market

This year our infamous July event Up Your Alley needs to stay all tied up. Instead come celebrate the middle of summer by shopping at all your favorite vendors and re-connecting with your community. We’ve all had a rough year, and a little retail therapy with your favorite artists, craftspersons and purveyors of fine toys

LeatherWalk Launch Party

SF Eagle 398 12th St, San Francisco, CA, US

UPDATE: SF Eagle now requires proof of vaccination or a negative test for COVID-19 within 72 hours for entry into the bar. Please join us at our Launch Party this Thursday to hear the details of the return of popular community event LeatherWalk on September 19, 2021, kicking off San Francisco Leather Week. LeatherWalk 2021

LCD: Erotic Storytelling Hour – The Mantis Edition

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

San Francisco's LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District presents a special, 18+ only, online event: The Erotic Storytelling Hour! We welcome the District's newest social event, Mantis SF (https://www.mantissf.club/) at the Cat Club in this special edition. Come hear some provocative, graphic, sexy, titillating, and funny stories (and more) from selected writers of our community! Be

Walking Tour Subcommittee Meeting

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

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 Board of Directors Candidate Night

Meet the folks who want to lead our Cultural District. Ask them questions, and let them know what you expect of them. Join the Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85090268093 Or call +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) and enter Meeting ID: 850 9026 8093 For more details, visit https://sfleatherdistrict.org/nominations/. Online voting opens immediately following the

LCD: Communications Committee Meeting

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

SOMA Second Saturdays! We’re Moving!

We're moving! After three wonderful months at Folsom and Dore, the event is moving to 12th Street between Eagle Plaza and Folsom Street. Come shop with some of the finest queer and kink artists, artisans, and craftspeople. Beverages are available at the SF Eagle. Dine nearby at local restaurants. Applicable COVID-19 precautions enforced. For your

 

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

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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.

The 15 Association  For Men who Engage in BDSM.

ONYX Northwest  A Leather Club for Men of Color

The Exiles  A BDSM group for Women and Nonbinary Folks.

Society of Janus  for People Interested in Learning about BDSM

Wicked Grounds  Coffee, Kink, Community

Transform1060 A community-run non-profit educational and social space, serving the leather, kink, and fetish communities.

SF CumUnion Sex Parties for Men

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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

Cat Club A True San Francisco Nightlife Destination

Gaytravel4u Gay Fetish and Leather Events and Parties Worldwide 

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