Kink off, er kick off, your new year at some of the many events going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.
Fri 3
Beards & Booze @ The Edge
This weekly happy hour event is for bearded guys and the beard fetishists who like them. 4149 18th St., 5pm. www.edgesf.com
SF Queer/Leather Happy Hour @ SF Eagle
Join queers for drinks at the happy hour event every first Friday of the month. There will be a voter registration table, so please spread the word. If you know anyone interested in registering, direct them to the table at the event that will be at each happy hour over the next several months. 398 12th St., 6-9pm. www.sf-eagle.com
Sober Kink Together @ Castro Country Club
Officially a CMA meeting, but open to all Anonymous 12-step Fellowship members, 4058 18th St., 9:30pm. www.castrocountryclub.org
Stank @ Powerhouse
Leave your pits intact. Leave the deodorant at home. Ripe pit contest after midnight. $5. 1347 Folsom St., 10pm-2am. www.powerhousebar.com
Sat 4
Kink 101: Exploring the SF Kink Scene @ Wicked Grounds
New to the local public scene? This class gives you the basics on the San Francisco BDSM scene and is perfect whether you're new to kink, new to the public scene, want to learn more about local BDSM play and education, or even just want to know what the heck happens at a kink cafe. Join for a quick orientation to the local kink scene and San Francisco's very own kink caf�. $15-$35, 289 8th St., 12pm-2pm. www.wickedgrounds.com
Sun 5
Kink Class Incubator @ Wicked Grounds Annex
In this class, you'll learn what you need to get a basic start teaching in kink, polyamory, fetish, magick or any other peer-taught subject. Of course, they'll be delighted if you plan to teach at the Annex (and they'll refund your class fee if you do), but their goal is to create great teachers who can teach anywhere. $30. 293 8th St. 10:30am-2:30pm. www.wickedgrounds.com
Mon 6
Blackout Party @ SF Catalyst
Feel and play around in the dark. Presented by the guys who bring you CumUnion. They'll be turning down the lights extra low and handing out glow-in-the-dark wrist bands at the door to light the way to play through dark areas. $20. 1060 Folsom St. 8pm-1am. www.sfcatalyst.org
Ride Mondays @ Eros
A motorcycle rider and leathermen night at Eros, bring your helmet, AMA card, MC club card or club colors and get $3 off entry or massage. 2051 Market St. www.erossf.com
Wed 8
Naked and Golden Shower Buddies @ Blow Buddies
A men's naked and water spots play night. $15 with membership, 933 Harrison St., 8pm. www.blowbuddies.com
NSA @ OMG
Underwear fetish party with dim lights, hot bartenders and horny men; sponsored by Spunk. $1 well drinks until 10pm to anyone in underwear. $5, free with student ID. Free clothes check. 43 6th St., 9pm-2am (doors close 1am). www.clubomgsf.com
Fri 10
Beards & Booze @ The Edge
This weekly happy hour event is for bearded guys and the beard fetishists who like them. 4149 18th St., 5pm. www.edgesf.com
Lick It @ Powerhouse
Come out and dance and play and have a taste of some sexy fun. DJ Blackstone brings you some soulful beats. No fancy dates. No unrealistic expectations. Just some good old downright dirty fun, where Licking It is only the beginning. Beneficiaries: Breast Cancer Emergency Fund. Sponsors: Mr. S Leather, 9x6Lubes Pure Silicone, w�fGear. $5 at door, 1347 Folsom St., 10pm-2am. www.powerhousebar.com
Sober Kink Together @ Castro Country Club
Officially a CMA meeting, but open to all Anonymous 12-step Fellowship members, 4058 18th St., 9:30pm. www.castrocountryclub.org
Sat 11
Bondage Ball San Jose @ The Ritz
This is the largest, longest running fetish masquerade event in America. Lose your inhibitions and be immersed in this palace of debauchery. Fetish fantasies turn into ultimate reality - play, dance, watch and explore your dark side. Whatever your size, look, fashion, fetish, sexual proclivity - straight, bi, gay, trans, non-binary - all welcome. $20. 400 S. 1st St., San Jose. 9pm-2am. https://sjball.eventbrite.com
Leather Lounge @ SF Eagle
BLUF SF hosts this monthly gathering of men so leathermen can gear up, grab a cigar, and socialize every 2nd Saturday of the month. 398 12th St., 9pm-2am. www.blufsf.com
Mon 13
Blackout Party @ SF Catalyst
Feel and play around in the dark. Presented by the guys who bring you CumUnion. They'll be turning down the lights extra low and handing out glow-in-the-dark wrist bands at the door to light the way to play through dark areas. $20. 1060 Folsom St. 8pm-1am. www.sfcatalyst.org
Ride Mondays @ Eros
A motorcycle rider and leathermen night at Eros, bring your helmet, AMA card, MC club card or club colors and get $3 off entry or massage. 2051 Market St. www.erossf.com
Wed 15
NSA @ OMG
Underwear fetish party with dim lights, hot bartenders and horny men; sponsored by Spunk. $1 well drinks until 10pm to anyone in underwear. $5, free with student ID. Free clothes check. 43 6th St., 9pm-2am (doors close 1am). www.clubomgsf.com
Fri 17
Beards & Booze @ The Edge
This weekly happy hour event is for bearded guys and the beard fetishists who like them. 4149 18th St., 5pm. www.edgesf.com
Sober Kink Together @ Castro Country Club
Officially a CMA meeting, but open to all Anonymous 12-step Fellowship members, 4058 18th St., 9:30pm. www.castrocountryclub.org
Sun 19
Toy Making Workshop with Rough Cut Leather @ Wicked Grounds Annex
Have you ever wanted to make your own impact toys or restraints, but weren't sure how to start? Wouldn't it be amazing if you could work with an expert leatherworker to guide you through the process step by step? Well, now you can! Join this special hands-on toy-making workshop with Rough Cut Leather. You will learn step by step to make your own custom toy. When you register for the class, select the toy you'd like to create. You'll be able to choose from a number of toys with the price of materials included in your ticket. $60-$110. 293 8th St. 12pm-3pm. www.wickedgrounds.com www.facebook.com/events/2340305132684975/