There is so much happening in San Francisco’s South of Market area this week, in advance of the Folsom Street Fair, that we don’t have room to list everything on our home page!
Safety in SOMA
Did You Know SOMA WEST Has A Safety Patrol? Read below!
SOMA West has a dedicated Safety Patrol, with uniformed Safety Ambassadors on bikes patrolling the neighborhood as part of its Clean & Safe Initiatives. These ambassadors provide a highly visible presence and serve as the eyes and ears of the San Francisco Police Department, helping to deter crime and maintain community safety.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Safety Ambassadors handle street disorder response, trespass enforcement, alarm response, security escorts, and referrals to human service programs. Their constant presence and close communication with local police help deter panhandling, crime, and vandalism.
For assistance, call 1.888.415.SOMA (7662):
Dial 1 for Service
Dial 2 for Security
Dial 3 to Leave a Message.
Here are a few generic safety suggestions:
- Pick up a free safety whistle at bars and other venues around the Cultural District!
- Blow three times if you need assistance.
- Narcan and fentanyl test strips provided by the Cultural District are also widely available.
- Please view this Overdose Prevention in Nightlife – Training Video, featuring Kochina Rude
- For emergency safety or medical issues, please dial 911.
- For non-emergency police matters, please call the SFPD at 415-553-0123.
- For outdoor cleanliness issues please use https://sf311.org/ — The Soma West CBD will receive the notification, and get on it ASAP.
- For graffiti removal, or other cleanliness- or safety-related services, visit somawestcbd.org/services.
- If you are visiting from a location without dedicated bike lanes, be extra alert wherever you see green pavement markings.
- Respect pedestrian crosswalk lights and “no pedestrian crossing” signs.
- Be respectful and polite to people on the street, but remain alert.
- Before you leave with someone you meet in a bar, introduce them to a friend, an event host, a bartender, or the door security staff, and listen to any feedback they may offer about them.
- Do not leave your beverage unattended.
- Be part of the solution.
Play on the Plaza: September
PLAY ON THE PLAZA!
Saturday, September 14, Noon to 5pm
At Eagle Plaza
(12th Street, Folsom to Harrison)
Wear your Gear!
Join us for Play on the Plaza, and ignite some spark in your life! Every second Saturday of the month we feature a different local bay area BDSM, Kink, Leather or LGBTQ group right on Eagle Plaza!
Vendors! Gear Swap! Entertainment!
SF Queer Leather Happy Hour
15 Year Anniversary Block Party
Impact Play Area
Impact Play Host:
Queer Leather Happy Hour
Spanking Benches and Crosses will be available,
provided by:
IMPACT PLAY Host: Queer Leather Happy Hour! Special 15 Year Anniversary.
Special Performances: Twisted Windows
Demo schedule:
1:30pm – Shay Tiziano
2:00pm – DangerBones & elizamante
2:30pm – Naturalturn & Jade_Viper
3:00pm – Squeeks & Jackson
3:30pm – Alicia T-Corn & KleineVosje
4pm – Shay & Angel
Spanking benches and crosses available for signup, provided by Communal Toys.
Kink/Leather Gear Swap: shop, consign or donate items.
Kink/Fetish Gear & Art
Find new gear or art from our vendors!
Aphy Charcoal
Artwork by Cricket
Downtown Armor
Filthy Studios
Hernandez Chiropractic
Legacy Tarot
Leather Legends
RR Modern
Two Bald Guys Art
Free Admission! Donations welcome!
This is an adult (18+) event.
KINK / FETISH VENDOR MART
Vendor Info
GEAR SWAP
Shop for a deal!
Bring leather or kinky gear, toys or clothing for consignment or donation.
Gear Swap Info
See who else is coming by checking Plura (formerly known as Bloom)!
Consensual impact play is welcome
Alas, sex play is not
LeatherWalk 2024 is Coming!
Step Out for LeatherWalk 2024 – City Hall to SOMA on Sunday, September 22
View: LeatherWalk 2024 Schedule
LeatherWalk 2024 will take place on Sunday, September 22. Join us for this annual fundraiser, celebration and march for visibility.
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Gather at 11:00 am – City Hall, Polk Street Steps
Step Off 11:30 am
Ends at Eagle Plaza at 3:00 pm during the Eagle’s Leather Pride Fest
Register for / Donate to LeatherWalk 2024!
LeatherWalk is an exciting opportunity for visibility and fun, as community members help raise $22,000 to support the District’s Leather Legacy Landmarks sidewalk plaques initiative, honoring iconic SOMA locations that started serving the community in the 1960s. We plan to install plaques at 77 historic locations. Key plaques will be featured on the District’s guided walking tours, new dates coming soon.
Watch: Sister Roma Invites you to LeatherWalk 2024!
Bring Your Kink. Step Out. Give Back.
Add LeatherWalk to your Google Calendar
Celebrate Our Community —Bring Your Kink: Get your gear on (or don’t!) and join fellow leather, kink, and queer community members to celebrate our vibrant heritage, foster community spirit, and encourage authentic self-expression.
Be Visible — Step Out: Step Out and be visible as we proudly walk to protect our leather, kink, and queer spaces. Revel in community! Entertainment, and refreshments stops from City Hall to Eagle Plaza for the raising of the Leather Pride Flag.
Protect Our Legacy — Give Back: Choose to Give Back by fundraising or donating. Your support helps fund the bronze sidewalk plaques in our Leather Legacy Landmarks initiative.
Walk for Fun!
Walkers register (free) and aren’t required to fundraise. Simply sign-up, bring your kink (if you like), and join the fun!
Walk & Fundraise!
Help raise funds for our Leather Legacy Landmarks sidewalk plaques.
Create or Join a Team!
Individual fundraisers, community organizations, and businesses are encouraged to create Teams for friendly fundraising rivalries.
Register to join or create a team!
Or Sit and Donate!
Donations are always welcome from the comfort of your home or phone.
Donate to the Leather Legacy Landmarks Initiative
Donate to the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District!
Fundraising Support from Experts
These fundraising efforts are supported by the knowledgeable technology specialists at Do Good Stuff, who will coach and support Team Captains and Individual Fundraisers to reach their fundraising goals.
Volunteer for LeatherWalk 2024
We look forward to walking with you on September 22!