LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District
The world's first city-recognized LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District
Join the folks of the San Francisco Bay Area Leather Alliance for a fun filled weekend starting with Contestant/Judge Meet & Greet at Mr. S Leather on Thursday 9/7, Friday Contestant Introductions & Fantasy Grab Bag - location TBD 9/8. Contestant Interviews 9/9 Noon Folsom Events. Mr. & Mx. Contest SOMArts 9/9 Doors Open at …
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 …
ELSE is hosting munch with games - Mad Libs, Cards for Humanity, Magic, Cribbage, or whatever games the group decides on out of our selection. (Kinky mad libs are always lots of fun!) Join us at SOMA Second Saturdays for two hours of games and conversation! The ELSE area will have two tents, three tables …
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. The event is free but we do accept donations. Special Events: 12:00-2:00 - Join ELSE munch as they host a table for games! Mad Libs, Cards for Humanity, Magic, Cribbage, …
Are you interested in rope bondage? Want to add some decorative yet kinky flair to your outfit? BOBA Munch will be operating a pop-up booth providing decorative rope ties at Second Saturday! Come on by and let BOBA Munch's volunteer riggers tie you from a curated selection of wrist, chest, and body harness designs. BOBA …
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 …
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District Entrepreneur Training Program is a nine-week training program where up to ten entrepreneurs from new or existing businesses serving the San Francisco leather and kink communities will work as a cohort in a mutually supportive environment to develop their respective businesses from the ground up. The next cohort begins …
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
Leather Week starts with LeatherWalk, a fund-raising and community-building march/parade/bar crawl that starts at San Francisco City Hall and ends at Eagle Plaza with the raising of the Leather Pride Flag. This year it is scheduled for Sunday, September 17 That afternoon is set aside for the Leather Pride Festival, held in and around the …
LeatherWalk is the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District’s annual SOMA celebration and march. We walk together to celebrate leather, kink, family and community — all while raising funds for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District. LeatherWalk Kinky Boot Award to top fundraiser. Participation is free, optional donations support the Cultural District’s work to keep SOMA …
LeatherWalk is the Leather District’s annual SOMA celebration and march. We will walk together, starting at San Francisco City Hall, pausing at favorite neighborhood spots for entertainment and beverages, typically including favorite SOMA venues such as Oasis, Powerhouse, Hole in the Wall, Azúcar Lounge, Leather Etc., Wicked Grounds, Cat Club, Mr. S Leather, the Ringold Leather History Alley, and the Lone Star …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: Special Guest Reader: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86868208302?pwd=ODloYVVic0hQZmpXaGpCTVhFT2NyZz09 …
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