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New Park Updates

We are very excited about the new Park that is being constructed by the City at Natoma and 11th Street, just a few feet north of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District.

Proposed eleventh and Natoma new park aerial view of existing buildings

The new park will include a half-basketball court, fitness area, children’s play area, tables and seating throughout.  It will offer folks a respite from the dense, urban environment, among lush plantings.

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department solicited community input into naming the park, and we proposed that the park be named after Rachele Sullivan, one of the founders of our Cultural District and a prominent figure in SOMA’s Filipino community.

Several other names were proposed, including options to honor various representatives of the Leather, Filipino, and Disabled communities.

In two rounds of community surveys, Rachele Sullivan’s name emerged as the clear favorite, garnering more votes than all other options combined.

We believe that honoring Rachele Sullivan is a profoundly good choice, as she was a woman who proudly embodied the intersection of the queer, leather, Filipino, Indigenous, and disabled communities.

The final naming decision will be made by the Recreation and Park Commission.  Please visit our New Park About to be Named page for information.

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Leather Contingent Marshals to be Elected at Play on the Plaza!

Photo of Leather Contingent in 2022 Pride Parade by David Hyman

All members of the kink community are invited to help plan and march with the Leather Pride Contingent in the Pride Parade on June 30, 2024.

The contingent will be led by five Contingent Marshals, one each in five categories:  male, female, non-binary, rubber, and pup.

Here are the current nominees to be Marshals (as of 5/4/2024):

Additional nominations can be submitted until Tuesday, May 7.  Send nominations to robert@sfbunny.com with the subject “Nomination”. Please list the full name and category. Contact information is appreciated if you know it.

Vote for your favorites to be Marshals.  Voting will take place next Saturday, May 11, during Play on the Plaza.  Vote between noon and 4 pm, at the Cultural District table on 12th Street near Harrison.  You must show up in person to vote.  

Follow the Leather Contingent San Francisco Facebook page to be kept informed of Contingent plans.

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Name That Park!

Name the New Park After Rachele Sullivan

Deadline to vote:  May 1, 2024

 

  • A new park is being built at 11th and Natoma Streets, half a block from the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District.
  • The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department solicited community input into naming the park, and we proposed that the park be named after Rachele Sullivan, one of the founders of our Cultural District and a prominent figure in SOMA’s Filipino community.
  • Other names were proposed, and a preliminary survey narrowed the options down to six.
  • A run-off survey is now in process.  Please vote in this survey. 
  • We encourage you to vote for Rachele Sullivan, a woman who proudly embodied the intersection of the queer, leather, Filipino, Indigenous, and disabled communities.
  • We need you to take this survey even if you took the earlier one.
  • Thanks!
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Golden Dildeaux Awarded

The Woodys Awards Ceremony was held at the San Francisco Eagle on the evening of April 27, and the nominees, along with their friends and supporters, filled the Eagle patio to enjoy the finale of the Golden Dildeaux Award season, and to see who would get a Woody.  

2024 GOLDEN DILDEAUX AWARDS by Fire Dragon Photo

Hosts Dolan Wolf and Andres Campos carefully read the lists of nominees, and cheers greeted each award winner as they came forward to receive their statuettes, each accompanied by a golden envelope and a certificate confirming their victory.

District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey and Cultural District Director Bob Goldfarb contributed comments and drag performer Coco Buttah provided entertainment during breaks in the awards.

After all the awards were presented (see list of winners, below), a special additional Woody was given to Ben Perez for being the most successful fundraiser in a single category.

Overall, the 2024 Golden Dildeaux raised $14,877 for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District, which will be used to help keep SOMA kinky and queer.

The award celebration capped weeks of active and imaginative campaigning by nominees, leading to some spirited friendly competitions, and resulting in a diverse and enthusiastic group of award recipients.

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The Cultural District sends its thanks to the SF Eagle, Lex Montiel, Jeff Johnson, DJ Spazatronica, Supervisor Matt Dorsey, Coco Buttah, Ken Berard, Mike Labriola, Lou Grosso, Jack Folchi, Cultural District Board members and volunteers, all the gracious and good-spirited candidates, and to everyone who voted.  

Here are the winners:

  Category Name Description Winner
1 The TOP of Them All The “They Who MUST BE OBEYED” Award Sumiko Saulson  Mauskaveli
2 Best in RUBBER The “Slippery When Wet” Award Austin LaCrosse
3 BEST LOOKING ASS in the Bay Area The “Full Moon” Award Joshua Munoz
4 QUEEREST OF THE QUEER The “Over the Rainbow” Award Star D
5 Best PUPPY HANDLER The “FETCH!” Award Mama Kat
6 FIERCEST FEMME The “Sexy Siren” Award Reika Minxie
7 Best LEATHER FASHIONISTA The “Brazen Runway” Award Kara P
8 Your FAVORITE SILVER FOX The “Hot Daddy” Award Dandy Buckley
9 Best IMPACT PLAYER-BOTTOM The “Black & Blue” Award Eric See
10 The HOTTEST CIGAR SMOKER The “Smoke Ring” Award Ray Middling
11 GOLDEN SHOWER Lover The “Fire Hydrant” Award David Hyman
12 Most VERSATILE Player The “Orange Hankie” Award Benji Michalek
13 Best CUDDLE BEAR The “Honey Pot” Award Daniel Huggybear Cherry
14 Best BOOTBLACK The “Spit Shine” Award Sky Russell
15 Biggest PIG The “Hole Hog” Award Pig Zero
16 HORSE HUNG Stud The “Dick of Death” Award Steve “Ox” Geist
17 Best PUPPY The “Best in Show” Award Pup Jake
18 BUTCHEST WOMAN The “Serious Swagger” Award Val Langmuir
19 NOVICE PLAYER of the Year The “Rookie” Award Raquel Stratton
20 Favorite BARE CHEST CALENDAR Guy The “Man of the Month” Award Ben Perez
21 Best Power FISTING-BOTTOM The “Golden Gape” Award Kevin Stone
22 Best INSTIGATOR The “Troublemaker” Award Drew Ward
23 Best Drag or Burlesque Performer The “Big Slay” Award Jamie Synn
24 BEST SEX in the Bay Area The “Orgasmatron” Award Austin LaCrosse
25 Biggest Fundraiser The “Wolf of Folsom Street” Award Ben Perez