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Folsom's back in style

Folsom's back in style

  • by BAR staff
  • Oct 2, 2024

This year's Folsom Street Fair was a gigantic display of leather and kink.

Leatherfolk, kinksters to assemble at Folsom fair

Leatherfolk, kinksters to assemble at Folsom fair

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 25, 2024

The Folsom Street Fair is returning to San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood Sunday, September 29.

The Legend of Mickey Squires - '80s porn star returns, as himself

The Legend of Mickey Squires - '80s porn star returns, as himself

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 24, 2024

As one of the iconic gay porn actors of the 1980s, Mickey Squires cornered the butch erotic aesthetic. Now, as himself, Richard Bernstein is the subject of a film by the directors of "Raw! Uncut! Video!"

Kink ink: Folsom books threeway

Kink ink: Folsom books threeway

  • by Jim Piechota
  • Sep 21, 2024

Welcome to Folsom Week here in beautiful, diverse, and, yes, kinky, San Francisco! Here are three books of interest that have published in the past month guaranteed to appeal to your kinkier side of alternative sexual proclivities.

Leather Pride Fest: Pre-Folsom fun at Eagle Plaza

Leather Pride Fest: Pre-Folsom fun at Eagle Plaza

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 17, 2024

The legendary Folsom Street Fair takes place on September 29. But several Leather Week events precede the popular street fair with smaller yet fun events in an array of outdoor and indoor parties, celebrations and live music.

Sunscreen, water advised for SF's Up Your Alley fair

Sunscreen, water advised for SF's Up Your Alley fair

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 24, 2024

The Up Your Alley Street Fair is returning to San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood Sunday, July 28.

Going Out, July 17-28, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, July 17-28, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jul 17, 2024

Need a distraction from everything? Sure you do. Plays, concerts, art exhibits and nightlife abound, even in the slower summer weeks. And we've got info on next weekend's Up Your Alley Street Fair and related kinky events. Catch up in with Going Out.

SF leather district marks Pride with new signs, report

SF leather district marks Pride with new signs, report

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 19, 2024

The Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District is marking Pride Month with new placemaking signs in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood as the district finishes its cultural report.

Bare Chest Calendar Men 2025

Bare Chest Calendar Men 2025

  • by Larry Rich
  • May 13, 2024

The Bare Chest Calendar held their finals contest for Team 2025 at the DNA Lounge on May 5. The event was hosted by Rosie Fingers from Full Queer Wrestling and Miss GAPA 2023, Kiki Krunch.

Delving into the World of Specialized Adult Entertainment

Delving into the World of Specialized Adult Entertainment

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Mar 19, 2024

When we talk about adult entertainment, it's no secret that there's a wide array of tastes and preferences.

Unlocking Intimacy: A Beginner's Guide to Exploring Sensory Play

Unlocking Intimacy: A Beginner's Guide to Exploring Sensory Play

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Jan 16, 2024

Welcome to a journey of self-discovery and connection, where intimacy takes center stage. In a world often bustling with the demands of everyday life, finding ways to deepen your connection with a partner can be a transformative experience.

Bearrison Street Fair - Folsom's 'cousin' celebrates body positivity

Bearrison Street Fair - Folsom's 'cousin' celebrates body positivity

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Oct 3, 2023

The third annual Bearrison Street Fair, which takes place on October 14 inside the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District in SoMa, is sometimes dubbed "a fair for every bear."

Formal wear, Folsom style, hits the fair

Formal wear, Folsom style, hits the fair

  • by BAR staff
  • Sep 27, 2023

The 40th annual Folsom Street Fair unleashed plenty of leather and kink in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 25, 2023

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.