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

Leather Alley Stage at SF Pride

Hyde St and Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco

We are thrilled to be part of SF Pride with Leather Alliance in Leather Alley! Featuring bondage, kink, and circus performances all day long, including a spotlight set by Twisted Windows & DARK events. Leather Alley showcases the artistry, craftsmanship, and unique expressions of the leather and kink communities through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops.

Cultural District Booth at Pride Festival

Stop by and say hi!  Use our photo booth for a Leather Pride selfie! We are booth GG64, located on Golden Gate at Hyde, right in front of Leather Alley!

LCD: Diversity & Membership Committee Meeting – cancelled

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

The July meeting of the Diversity & Membership Committee has been cancelled.  See you in August!  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

SOMA Second Saturdays! July

12th Street between Eagle Plaza and Folsom Street

Join us on 12th Street between Eagle Plaza and Folsom Street to shop with some of the finest queer and kink artists, artisans, and craftspeople. MPX Vaccines We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with the SF Department of Public Health for another month for 1st and 2nd doses of the MPX Vaccine.

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. Join 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

Leather District: 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

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/1nBAbtcXc5DfhPCAo2dvgZhvXF_aayDCJQP8DEf4TVUI/ You can also call 1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) and use Meeting ID: 844 9193 7145 and Password: 005563. (Or find your

Central Freeway Justice and Equity Coalition Community Meeting

The Lab 2948 16th St, San Francisco, CA, US

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-freeway-july-20th-meeting-tickets-679047468257?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us to discuss the Future of the Central Freeway. Many are having discussion about the Central Freeway and making decision with out the input and historic knowledge from the communities most effected. This includes Cultural Districts, low-income communities and communities of color. This continues the history of redlining that removes and silences our

SOMA Origins Walking Tour

Ringold Alley to SF Eagle

Join us on our walking tour: SOMA Origins: Bars, Bathhouses and Beyond Now a world-wide leather/kinky/queer destination, SOMA (South of Market) began attracting leather bars in the ’60’s. Find out why! Learn about the raucous exploits of the ’70’s when motorcycles lined the streets outside popular bars. Hear about today’s bar and clubs and what

Art Show: Celebrating Photographer Jim Wigler of “Drummer” Magazine Fame

The Academy SF 2166 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, US

Join us on Wednesday of Dore week for an art showcase, reception, and silent auction celebrating the work of renowned photographer Jim Wigler. DETAILS & RSVP: https://www.academy-sf.com/event-details/art-show-celebrating-photographer-jim-wigler-of-drummer-magazine-fame

Mural Unveiling and Artist Meet & Greet

385 8th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-4423, United States

The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District commissioned prominent queer artist Serge Gay, Jr., to paint a mural on the Heron Street wall of renowned leather and gear supplier Mr. S Leather. Located at the corner of 8th Street, the mural depicts a playful human puppy surrounded by images that fit the Mr. S brand. A

CANCELLED – LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting

Zoom

Due to schedule conflicts, the July meeting of this Committee has been cancelled. Meet us at the Mural Unveiling at Mr. S Leather from 5 to 7 pm instead. Please visit our Events page at https://www.facebook.com/sflcd.org/events, and we will see you next month! The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District's Arts and Culture Committee is dedicated

 

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