LCD: Diversity & Membership Committee Meeting
2023-02-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2023-03-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2023-04-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver), 2023-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | 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 attendance from all clubs and groups within our community
3. Diversity part II- ensure our committees are functioning from a viewpoint of diversity in their structure and event planning.
Hope you can join us!

Leather District: Communications Committee Meeting
2023-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2023-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2023-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | 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: Erotic Storytelling Hour - Blerdrotica Edition
2023-02-09 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
Featuring Stories by:
Penelope Flynn
Cranston Burney
Valjeanne Jeffers (read by Penelope
Flynn)
James Goodridge (read by Otto)
Sumiko Saulson
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86868208302?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 6820 8302
Password: [REDACTED]
Or call 1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) and enter meeting ID: 856 5465 2578 and password: [REDACTED]
(Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcdjuCNy9C )
Want to be a reader for a future event? contact: manager@sflcd.org
The event is free; want to thank us? Donate at /donate/
Or become a member: https://join.sflcd.org/
Check out our Website: https://sfleatherdistrict.org

SOMA Second Saturdays! Game Day
2023-02-11 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Folsom Street Community Center, 1286 Folsom Street
Join us for the second annual Game Day as SOMA Second Saturdays! remain indoors until spring.
Games may include: Kinky Pictionary, KINKO! , “South of the Slot” Trivia, UNO Dare!, Cards Against…
Or Bring Your Own Favorites!
This will the first opportunity to make nominations for the 2023 Golden Dildeaux Awards. We will be unveiling this year’s categories.
Free admission (we do accept donations), snacks and soft drinks will be available.
Support the Soma West CBD Socksgiving and bring new socks, beanies, or gloves for the unhoused.
Preview the new Folsom Street Community Center before their Grand Opening.
See who else is coming, to meet before, during or after with Bloom. https://bl.ooo/m/soma-second-saturdays-game-day-22

SOMA Second Saturday
2023-02-11 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Watch for details!
Events will be indoors on 2/11 and 3/11, then back on the street on 4/8, 5/13 and 6/10.

LCD: Land Use Committee Meeting
2023-02-13 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 865 1085 0238
Password: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile
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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.
Agenda is available here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17iFV3u4yoOgxRdKaXF04qTqktiqiYv5olMVVPS6pT08/edit
For more information, please visit http://SFLCD.org, or contact land-use-chair@SFLCD.org.

LCD: Board of Directors Meeting
2023-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2023-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver), 2023-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
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: [REDACTED] (Or find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kl0fPTq3u)
Board meeting minutes will be available when they are approved at the following meeting.
For more info, visit http://www.sflcd.org.

Castro CD Diversity & Inclusion Committee meeting
2023-02-22 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This is our monthly Diversity & Inclusion Committee meeting. (open to the public).

Castro CD Arts & Culture Committee Meeting
2023-02-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This is our monthly Arts & Culture Committee meeting. This meeting is open to the public. Public comments are allowed at the end of the meeting.

LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting
2023-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District’s Arts and Culture Committee is dedicated to reactivating Folsom Street and environs as a cultural and community hub.
Our focus this month is on the Golden Dildeaux Awards. We are hoping that every Committee member will take on some small, manageable task to help make this project a success.
Full agenda is at https://docs.google.com/document/d/10mJa0V2OFFyVKIQRRCAti-FwYv-uGVhVW8nm3d1rHas/
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!

LCD: Erotic Storytelling Hour
2023-03-09 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
Dicey Grenor
Eric Mueller
Daniel Erickson
Lusciouse
Featured Reader:
Dominique Leslie
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86868208302?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 6820 8302
Password: [REDACTED]
Or call 1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) and enter meeting ID: 856 5465 2578 and password: [REDACTED]
(Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcdjuCNy9C )
Want to be a reader for a future event? contact: manager@sflcd.org
The event is free; want to thank us? Donate at /donate/
Or become a member: https://join.sflcd.org/
Check out our Website: https://sfleatherdistrict.org

SOMA Second Saturdays! Social
2023-03-11 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Folsom Street Community Center, 1286 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
Connect with your local kinky community!
Tell us what you would like to see at the SOMA Second Saturdays in April-October!
Make something at the kinky crafts table. (Supplies provided)
Play Kinko! Win a prize!
Free snacks and non-alcoholic beverages!
Get a special “sneak preview” of the official slate of nominees for the 2023 Golden Dildeaux Awards!
Take a tour of the new Folsom Street Community Center space!
Applicable COVID-19 precautions enforced. Please bring proof of vaccination.
(Indoors; there will be no vendors this month)
Chat about it, meet your friends, compare notes at Bloom https://bl.ooo/m/soma-second-saturdays-social

Golden Dildeaux Awards Launch Party and Beer Bust
2023-03-12 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | SF Eagle, 398 12th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
Nominations will be revealed and Voting for the Golden Dildeaux Awards will begin! (You can still make nominations through March 9 at /gda/info.php)
Past Woody winners, bring your awards for a special Red Carpet photo op!
$15 Beer or Soda Bust, includes Food. $5 for food only.
Raffle, jello shots, Service Pups
Our sponsor, ByrdBeaks, will be donating 10% of sales to the beer bust.
Chat about it, meet up with friends, coordinate your wardrobe with Bloom. https://bl.ooo/m/golden-dildeaux-awards-launch-party-and-beer-bust

LCD: Land Use Committee Meeting
2023-03-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-04-10 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | 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=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 865 1085 0238
Password: [REDACTED]
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 9923 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 820 1732 9999
Password: [REDACTED]
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kyUkPBsMo
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 recently-created 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.
Agenda is available here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XX0IL_LNtV8EXYldtS3E-Yj-cCG_oZE6xm4iUf7-qsE/edit
For more information, please visit http://SFLCD.org, or contact land-use-chair@SFLCD.org.

Leather Alliance Weekend
2023-03-17 - 2023-03-20
See https://www.leatheralliance.org/leather-alliance-weekend/home for details.

LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting
2023-03-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Zoom
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, both for murals, exhibits and other projects, and in leadership roles in our organization.
Full agenda is at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2m0vNizoGMbvlqxo9uLZewKc7vafe_aPqw72UKHVYM/
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!

SOMA Second Saturdays!
2023-04-08 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | 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.
Exhibitors include ByrdBeaks, Dandy Disaster, Downtown Armor, Favebydanaerishae, FVCK CA, Girl’s Cauldron of Oddities, Gooch Photography, It’s Simple SF, Major Sketch, Mauskaveli, Messyfemme, Skin on Skins, Spike’s Leather Consignment, Trigger Happy Toys, Wicked Grounds
Get centered with The Acupuncture Lounge. Get guidance from Tarot by Alexandria.
Beverages are available at the SF Eagle, including Beer Bust from 3-6.
Dine nearby at local restaurants like Willows and Manora.
Find out who else is going and join the chat with Bloom! https://bl.ooo/m/soma-second-saturdays-268
Applicable COVID-19 precautions enforced.
Smoke-Free Event
Come out and join the fun.

LCD: Erotic Storytelling Hour - Society of Janus Special Edition
2023-04-13 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | 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!
The hour of kinky literary fun happens on the Second Thursday of each month. Come hear some erotic, sexy, and funny stories and more from selected writers of our community!
All of our readers for this event are from The Society of Janus, a San Francisco-based support and education organization for people interested in the kink, fetish, and BDSM lifestyles. They provide opportunities to meet others with similar interests in a safe, relaxed atmosphere. Learn more about them here: soj.org
Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 8 to 9 p.m.
Join via Zoom
Or call 1 408 638 0968 and enter meeting ID: 868 6820 8302 and password: [REDACTED]
Info on Facebook
Be 18+
Hosted by:
Sumiko Saulson
David Hyman
Cal Callahan
Featuring Stories by:
JoyfulNoise
Jessamy (LondonCalling)
TheShorty
Hannah Hellcat
pans_labrnth
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86868208302?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 6820 8302
Password: [REDACTED]
Or call 1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) and enter meeting ID: 856 5465 2578 and password: [REDACTED]
(Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcdjuCNy9C )
Want to be a reader for a future event? contact: manager@sflcd.org
The event is free; want to thank us? Donate at /donate/
Or become a member: https://join.sflcd.org/
Check out our Website: https://sfleatherdistrict.org

Golden Dildeaux Awards
2023-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SF Eagle, 398 12th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
Save the date, and watch for details!

Golden Dildeaux Awards - Woodys Award Ceremony
2023-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | SF Eagle, 398 12th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
Find out who gets a Woody! Join us as the winners of the coveted and cheeky community choice awards like Best Sex, Favorite Fister, Best Puppy, Sexy Siren, and more than twenty other categories. See which nominee also gets the Wolf of Folsom Street Award as the highest fundraiser.
MCs – Dolan Wolf and Dixie de la Tour
Special Performance – Sadyst Payne
Voting is open through April 21 (5 PM PST) at /gda/info.php

Anniversary Party
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-07
Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the creation of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District!
Save the date, and watch for details!
