Events

Includes LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District events, events organized by other San Francisco Cultural Districts, and other events of interest happening in SOMA.
All times are Pacific Time.
See links to additional calendar pages at the bottom of this page

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District Present: Leather Alley in Root of Pride!

Polk and Golden Gate San Francisco, CA, US

The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is thrilled to announce that we are hosting this year’s Leather Alley within “Root of Pride” on Pride Sunday! Join us for a day out in the sun where we celebrate sexual diversity, freedom, and the breath of leather and kink! Let us take it to the street, where ...

LCD: Diversity Committee

584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114

The Diversity Committee guides efforts to increase District membership with an emphasis on representing all members of our community. Diversity part I- outreach to groups and gain attendance from all clubs and groups within our community Diversity part II- ensure our committees are functioning from a viewpoint of diversity in their structure and event planning. ...

LCD: Safety Committee Meeting

584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114

The Safety Committee works with local residents—including kinksters, sex workers, and others across the spectrum of our diverse community—to promote safety, share resources, and foster strong district-wide connections. The committee organizes safety and tech-related resources into an accessible online hub, keeps neighbors informed about upcoming events, and invites broad participation in conversations on public safety. ...

LCD: Communications Committee Meeting

584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114

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 chairs, Bob Brown and Alicia (AB) Bee with any questions: bob.brown@sflcd.org, aleciaburley@sflcd.org.

LCD: Membership Committee Meeting

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

The Membership Committee guides efforts to increase District membership with an emphasis on representing all members of our community. Second Mondays at 6 pm Pacific Time Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87865884248 Functions of this Committee: Membership drive and process Hope you can join us!

LCD: Board of Directors Meeting

584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114

Board of Directors Meeting The meeting is free and all community members are welcome to attend. Please join us remotely via Zoom: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/84789060820... You can also call 1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) and use Meeting ID: 847 8906 0820 Passcode: 972086 One tap mobile (Or find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kl0fPTq3u) Board meeting minutes ...

LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting

584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114

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 for exhibits and other projects, and in leadership roles in our organization. We also provide support for District events. The meeting is free, and open to ...

SOMA Origins: Bars, Bathhouses, & Beyond

Ringold Street at 9th Street

Join us on our free 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 bars and clubs, and ...

LCD: Land Use Committee Meeting

584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114

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/85688294123 Meeting ID: 856 8829 4123 One tap mobile +16694449171,,85688294123# US +16699006833,,85688294123# US (San Jose) The Land Use Committee for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is interacting with city agencies, ...

LCD: Safety Committee Meeting

584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114

The Safety Committee works with local residents—including kinksters, sex workers, and others across the spectrum of our diverse community—to promote safety, share resources, and foster strong district-wide connections. The committee organizes safety and tech-related resources into an accessible online hub, keeps neighbors informed about upcoming events, and invites broad participation in conversations on public safety. ...

LCD: Diversity Committee

584 Castro St #140, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94114

The Diversity Committee guides efforts to increase District membership with an emphasis on representing all members of our community. Diversity part I- outreach to groups and gain attendance from all clubs and groups within our community Diversity part II- ensure our committees are functioning from a viewpoint of diversity in their structure and event planning. ...

LCD: Membership Committee Meeting

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

The Membership Committee guides efforts to increase District membership with an emphasis on representing all members of our community. Second Mondays at 6 pm Pacific Time Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87865884248 Functions of this Committee: Membership drive and process Hope you can join us!

 

To add your event(s) to this calendar, please write to Web@sflcd.org.

Additional Event Calendars:

Race’s Bar  Events for Kinky Gay Men of the San Francisco Bay Area (On Facebook; group 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.

Folsom Street The big street fairs, and associated parties

Transform1060 An 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

The Stud  “San Francisco’s oldest LGBT bar”

Cat Club A True San Francisco Nightlife Destination

15 Association  For men who engage in BDSM

Alta California Leather Corps   Formerly the Alameda County Leather Corps

Bears of San Francisco All-inclusive fundraising, service, and socializing group

ELSE  For trans, intersex, agender, two-spirit, & nonbinary folx

The Exiles  women- and queer- centered BDSM educational organization.

ONYX Northwest  A Leather Club for Men of Color

Society of Janus  for People Interested in Learning about BDSM

Wicked Grounds  Kink Community Everywhere

Gaytravel4u Gay Fetish and Leather Events and Parties Worldwide 

Leathermen Travel List of annual leather events

See also https://sfleatherdistrict.org/resources/

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