LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is launching the third cohort of its Entrepreneur Training Program, a 9-week program to help leather community folk start and build their businesses.

The program is led by Eddie Tang of Above Consulting, a seasoned San Francisco business consultant, and features Zoom-based group sessions and one-on-one consultations.  At the end of the 9 weeks, participants will present their business plan to a panel of local business leaders, experts, and potential funders.  Those who complete the program will each receive a $500 grant to help with their startup costs.

Two cohorts of this program have now graduated; the third cohort will began on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

If you wish to apply for this program, please complete this application form.   Click here for full info!

The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District and Kochina Rude offered a free and open-to-the-public Narcan Training & Overdose Prevention Workshop, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the SF Oasis, 298 11th Street, in San Francisco.

The training was provided by Kochina Rude with support from Randy Maupin and taught the 45 attendees how to Identify an overdose, administer nasal naloxone (Narcan), and practice harm reduction in gay nightlife.

Free Narcan and fentanyl test strips were provided to attendees, along with “I Carry Narcan” badges.

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Our first walking tour, SOMA Origins: Bars, Bathhouses and Beyond, was offered on Sunday afternoon, May 21, 2023, and was very well-received.

Attendees were led around SOMA for 90 minutes, learning how SOMA (South of Market) began attracting leather bars in the ’60’s, about the raucous exploits of the ’70’s when motorcycles lined the streets outside popular bars, and about today’s bar and clubs.  The tour was free, and additional tours are being planned.  Watch for details.

The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District and Kochina Rude are pleased to offer a free and open-to-the-public Narcan Training & Overdose Prevention Workshop, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 6 to 8 PM, at the SF Oasis, 298 11th Street, in San Francisco.

The training will be provided by Kochina Rude with support from Randy Maupin and will teach you how to:

• • • Identify an overdose,
    • Administer nasal naloxone (Narcan), and
    • Practice harm reduction in gay nightlife.

Free Narcan and fentanyl test strips will be provided to attendees.

Come with an open mind and be prepared for some myth-busting!

The event is free but please register so we know how much supply to bring.

Facebook event is here.