Folsom Street Fair may be only a fond memory, but multiple new events are still going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.
THURSDAY 10
Rope Burn SF: October @ SF Catalyst
Rope burn is a group dedicated to creating a safe space for those interested in learning the art of rope restraint, every third Thursday of the month. It's not a workshop, but aimed to help people create connections and grow the queer rope community through sharing their knowledge and skills. They want this group to be a fun, sex-positive, relaxed, and informational space, open to all skill levels and sizes. $20 suggested donation. 7pm-10pm. 1060 Folsom St. www.ropeburnsf.com
SubMission: Cocktails & Comedy @ The Armory Club
Weekly stand-up comedy show in the basement of the SF Armory Club. Grab a craft cocktail from the bar upstairs and prepare for a night of laughter with the right amount of kink. $15, 1799 Mission St., Shows at 7pm and 9pm. www.facebook.com/events/2224047767836170/
FRIDAY 11
BDSM Sampler @ SF Catalyst
Whether you're looking for a hot dungeon playspace to bring your kinky date or you're looking to experiment and safely try a new kink, the SF Catalyst Sampler Party has something for you. They have some great players from our community sharing their specialties and still plenty of great dungeon equipment for your own personal play. Get there early to secure a house top for a sampler session then enjoy playing the rest of the night too. Open to everyone 18+ who engage in kink, BDSM, or fetish play. They especially invite those of under-represented communities to join. $20. 1060 Folsom St. 8pm-1am. www.sfcatalyst.org
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: Gingerfest Edition @ Powerhouse
Satisfy your strawberry craving with red hot gogo dancers and taste the sweetness of Gingerfest 2019. Come out and dance and play and have a taste of some sexy fun. Bring your freckled friends for a night of fair skinned fun - no sunscreen required. DJ Blackstone will be in the house bringing you some soulful beats. 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
SubMission: Cocktails & Comedy @ The Armory Club
Weekly stand-up comedy show in the basement of the SF Armory Club. Grab a craft cocktail from the bar upstairs and prepare for a night of laughter with the right amount of kink. $15, 1799 Mission St., Shows at 7pm and 9pm. www.facebook.com/events/2224047767836170/
SATUDAY 12
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. Join their group on Facebook for more information including cover details and special times/themes. 398 12th St., 9pm-2am. www.blufsf.com
SUNDAY 13
Men's Spanking Party @ Power Exchange
Safe place for beginners to explore their Spanking Fantasies or just a good place to meet and talk to other guys into this fetish. You will not be forced to do anything you don't want to do. Walk around, mingle and talk to other guys. You don't have to play. This is not a S&M Leather group, but it's more for guys into spanking and spanking fantasies like the traditional old fashion spanking over daddy's knee or a fraternity style pledge initiation paddling. $25 ($15 with student or military ID), 220 Jones St., 1-6pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/974106772790604/
Naked Play @ SF Catalyst
An 18+ men's play party. Full nudity mandatory in play area. The play area has slings and benches. We welcome cis and trans identified men. Lockers provided per availability. After lockers are full, bags provided for checking clothes and belongings. $10 cash deposit for locker key which refunded upon checkout. of the locker key. Body positive space where all shapes, sizes, ages, races and body types are welcome. No body shaming tolerated. $15, 1060 Folsom St., 6-10pm.
https://nakedplay.bpt.me
MONDAY 14
Blackout Party @ SF Catalyst
Feel and play around in the dark. Presented by the guys who bring you CumUnion, 442 is resurrecting the popular Blackout Party. They'll be turning down the lights extra low and handing out glow-n-the-dark wrist bands at the door to light the way to play through dark areas., $15 (requires $5 membership), 8pm-1am. 1060 Folsom St. 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
Shackles and Manacles with Yossie Silverman @ Eros
SF Ring presents discussions and demonstrations regarding topics of interesting to kinky gay men. 7:30pm-9:30pm. 2051 Market St. www.erossf.com
TUESDAY 15
Naked Tuesdays by 442 @ SF Catalyst
Naked play party based on a San Francisco tradition (formerly Naked Mondays) for all types of 18+ guys. Everyone strips down and gets naked upon entry for easy and friendly play. Fetish gear, underwear or jockstraps acceptable. Secure lockers available. $20. 9pm-1am. Every Tuesday.1060 Folsom St., www.sfcatalyst.org
WEDNESDAY 16
D/s Social Hour @ Wicked Grounds
A casual, coffeehouse munch for connecting with other people interested in consensual authority and control. Build community among others who share your passion for consensual power exchange. Share ideas and inspiration with your peers. Find support and acceptance for your power relationship, or look for a partner with whom to create a relationship. 289 8th St., 7-9pm. www.wickedgrounds.com
Underwear Wednesday @ Eros
Show off your underwear or jock and get a $3 off coupon for a future visit. All day. 2051 Market St. www.erossf.com
THURSDAY 17
SubMission: Cocktails & Comedy @ The Armory Club
Weekly stand-up comedy show in the basement of the SF Armory Club. Grab a craft cocktail from the bar upstairs and prepare for a night of laughter with the right amount of kink. $15, 1799 Mission St., Shows at 7pm and 9pm. www.facebook.com/events/2224047767836170/
FRIDAY 18
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
SATURDAY 19
Macho Macho @ SF Eagle
A LatinX and Leather party. Gear up and go out. Pack the patio for an outdoor celebration featuring DJ Marco (Splash - San Jose, Esta Noche - The Cafe). Drag and performances hosted by God's Little Princess. 398 12th St., 9pm-2am. www.sf-eagle.com
Men's SM Party @ SF Catalyst
The 15 Association men's BDSM play party. Check website for attendance details. 1060 Folsom St., 7pm-12am (doors close 10pm). www.the15sf.org
San Francisco Bay Area Rubber Title Elections @ SF Eagle
This year San Francisco Bay Area Rubber will be electing four candidates to serve as Mx. San Francisco Rubber; Ms. San Francisco Rubber; Fetish Puppy San Francisco; and Mr. San Francisco Rubber. Outrageous, audacious fun. 398 12th St. 6pm-9pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2442139196005671/
MONDAY 21
Blackout Party @ SF Catalyst
Feel and play around in the dark. Presented by the guys who bring you CumUnion, 442 is resurrecting the popular Blackout Party. They'll be turning down the lights extra low and handing out glow-n-the-dark wrist bands at the door to light the way to play through dark areas, $15 (requires $5 membership), 8pm-1am. 1060 Folsom St. 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
WEDNESDAY 23
LDG Presents: Mark I. Chester — Street Sex Photos and Other Perversions @ SF Catalyst
An invigorating visual romp through over four decades in San Francisco's gay sexual underground by San Francisco gay radical sex photographer Mark I Chester. Mark will have his books available for sale. 1060 Folsom St., 7:30-9:30pm. www.sfldg.org
Leather and Underwear Buddies @ Blow Buddies
A men's leather/gear and underwear play night. $15 with membership, 933 Harrison St., 8pm. www.blowbuddies.com
San Francisco Dominant/submissive Discussion Group (SFDsDG) @ Wicked Grounds
Monthly discussion group for those with an interest in D/s and M/s relationships. Open and inclusive group that welcomes everyone who is interested in power exchange, control, protocol, service, and so forth, regardless of what their experience is or of which side of the dynamic slash they are on. 293 8th St., 7:30-9:30pm. www.wickedgrounds.com
Underwear Wednesday @ Eros
Show off your underwear or jock and get a $3 off coupon for a future visit. All day. 2051 Market St. www.erossf.com
THURSDAY 24
SubMission: Cocktails & Comedy @ The Armory Club
Weekly stand-up comedy show in the basement of the SF Armory Club. Grab a craft cocktail from the bar upstairs and prepare for a night of laughter with the right amount of kink. $15, 1799 Mission St., Shows at 7pm and 9pm. www.facebook.com/events/2224047767836170/
FRIDAY 25
SubMission: Cocktails & Comedy @ The Armory Club
Weekly stand-up comedy show in the basement of the SF Armory Club. Grab a craft cocktail from the bar upstairs and prepare for a night of laughter with the right amount of kink. $15, 1799 Mission St., Shows at 7pm and 9pm. www.facebook.com/events/2224047767836170/
FRIDAY 25 — SATURDAY 26
Ms. Sacramento Leather Contest @ Sacramento, CA
Ms. Sacramento Leather provides representation, outreach, service and education to the Sacramento Valley Area leather, fetish, and kink communities. Ms. Sacramento Leather may elect to compete for a regional or international title following their local title year, or focus solely on service within the local community. Information and tickets are www.MsSacramentoLeather.com
SATURDAY 26
Tribe @ SF Eagle
Get your kink on with hot guys, hot gear, and great fun. Music, entertainment, drink specials, and more. Free before 10pm in full gear, $10 after. 9:00pm-2:00am. 398 12th St. https://bluf.com/local/sf
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