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

The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District's Arts and Culture Committee is dedicated to reactivating Folsom Street and environs as a cultural and community hub. Help us plan our next event, "SOMA Second Saturdays", a safe but fun gathering, with artists and kink vendors and non-profits. More info at https://sfleatherdistrict.org/show/.) We are also moving forward our

Carnaval SF – Our Existence is Resistance Resource Fair & Celebration

CANA-Carnaval San Francisco, in partnership with the San Francisco Latino Task Force, community based organizations, health providers and SF City Departments will present “Our Existence is Resistance-Resource Fair & Celebration,” on Memorial Day weekend, May 29th and 30th from 12pm to 5pm, at John O’Connell High School, on Harrison between 18th and 20th Streets, and

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: Erotic Storytelling Hour – Pride Edition I

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: Pope Uncommon the Dainty Danny Thanh

Leather District: Communications Committee Meeting

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

The Communications Committee plans and guides the messaging and branding decisions for the District. At this meeting, we will be getting an update on the welcome video and the District branding project with Bright Brothers. 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

SOMA Second Saturdays!

We're taking it to the streets again! The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District, Folsom Street, and SOMA West CBD are partnering to bring you the second SOMA Second Saturdays!, a Vendor, Art, and Artisan Fair. We will return on June 12 with an expanded event. Join us for a safe and fun afternoon as we

We Remember – SF Pulse 5 Year Memorial

Jane Warner Memorial Plaza 401 Castro St, San Francisco, CA, US

June 12 marks 5 years since the night we lost 49 #LGBTQ individuals in the shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Please join the SF Pulse Memorial Committee and the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District (along with special guest emcees Honey Mahogany and Juicy Liu) as we hold space for them with a socially distant

Closing Night: Divining Home

QWOCMAP will premiere 19 films in 3 screenings during our FREE virtual Queer Women of Color Film Festival, June 11-13, 2021. The 17th anniversary Festival Focus "Molten Connections" forges new relationships, awakens steadfast bonds of diaspora, and sparks a metamorphosis of love that withstands time. All films are Subtitled for the Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing, and

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

 

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 (Facebook 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.

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

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

Cat Club A True San Francisco Nightlife Destination

Gaytravel4u Gay Fetish and Leather Events and Parties Worldwide 

Leathermen Travel List of annual leather events