ArtSpan celebrates 50 years of open studios this year, and on October 5 and 6 they will host Open Studios in SOMA.

Dozens of artists’ work will be on display at various galleries and locations.  Explore bustling group sites, private workspaces, alternative studios, and pop-ups at partnered commercial venues. Whether you are shopping for art or seeking to connect with the creative soul of the city, you are welcome to attend.

All galleries are free to visit.  Visit between 11AM and 5PM.  

The ArtSpan event runs four weekends:  this weekend, October 5 or 6, it will focus on SOMA, East Cut, South Beach, Dogpatch, Bayview/Hunter’s Point, Potrero Hill, and Mission Bay.

Locations within the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District include Arc Studios and Gallery at 1246 Folsom, Liz Mamorsky’s studio at 739 Clementina, Gordon Sizelove at 721 Tehama Street, and Nick Aitken at 60 Rausch.

A complete listing of open studios, with a map, can be found on the San Francisco Open Studios website.

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!  

Look for the list of Leather Week 2024 events here!

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

Volunteers Needed!

See who else is coming by checking Plura (formerly known as Bloom)!

Consensual impact play is welcome
Alas, sex play is not

Step Out for LeatherWalk 2024 – City Hall to SOMA on Sunday, September 22

 

View: LeatherWalk 2024 Schedule

Donate!

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. 

Sidewalk Plaque Info

Registration is open!

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!

Register to walk (free)!

Walk & Fundraise!
Help raise funds for our Leather Legacy Landmarks sidewalk plaques.

Register to be a fundraiser!

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.

Sign up to be kept informed!

Volunteer for LeatherWalk 2024

View Fundraising Guide

History of LeatherWalk

We look forward to walking with you on September 22!