Meet & greets, spanking parties, beer busts and dance nights; there's always a lot going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.
THURSDAY 5
Core Skills for Deep D/s with Anton Fulmen @ Wicked Grounds Annex
What does it take to be a great dominant or a sterling submissive? The ability to create and maintain hot, vibrant power dynamics is supported by skills that we can learn, and that we can keep getting better at. Improving at them can help us dismantle roadblocks that have been getting in the way of having satisfying power exchange, or make a good thing even better. $15-$35. 289 8th St. 7pm-9pm. www.wickedgrounds.com
FRIDAY 6
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 — NWLC Meet & Greet @ SF Eagle
Happy hour and NWLC Master and slave meet and greet pre-Folsom edition. Hot queers, leisure and libations. 398 12th St., 6pm-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
Throw on your rubber or leather, sports gear and fetish wear, your best boots, and most importantly your best stank. Leave the deodorant at home. DJs Jesse James Alexander and Trever Pearson. Benefitting the Ms SF Leather organization. 1347 Folsom St. 10pm-2am. www.powerhousebar.com
Sub/Mission: Cocktails & Comedy @ The Armory Club
Weekly stand-up comedy show in the basement of the SF Armory Club. Comedians from the Bay Area and around the country perform their hardest hitting material and a member of the San Francisco kink community shares some tips and tricks. Grab a craft cocktail from the bar upstairs and prepare for a night of laughter with the right amount of kink. Doors open at 6:30. $15, 1799 Mission St., Shows start at 7pm and 9pm. www.facebook.com/events/2224047767836170/
SATURDAY 7
CumUnion @ SF Catalyst
International play party for men now held in 40 locations worldwide. Men of all races and types ages 18+. Two levels of play with play beds, tons of kinky play equipment, and men. Come ready to play. $20 includes locker (ID required for deposit). 1st Saturday of the month. 1060 Folsom St. 9pm-4am. www.CumUnion.com
Rubber + Leather: Better Together @ Powerhouse
Join Ms. SF Leather 2019, Minxie Reika, and Mr. West Coast Rubber 2019, Greg Brown, for an afternoon of multi-fetish fun. Benefits San Francisco Bay Area Rubber and the Mr. West Coast Rubber 2019 travel fund. $5. 1347 Folsom St. 2pm-6pm. www.facebook.com/events/2421324694767432/
Woof! September @ SF Eagle
Join the San Francisco K9 Unit to romp, play and socialize at this monthly pups and Handler mosh event. They'll have mats out to pup out on and snacks to munch on. After the mosh, they usually go to SoMa StrEat Food Park for food. Group is open to all genders and orientations 18+, but event is at 21+ only venue. 398 12th St. 3pm-6pm. www.sfk9unit.org
SUNDAY 8
Golden Gate Guards Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Join the Golden Gate Guards for their beer bust. $15. 1385 Harrison St. 4pm-8pm. www.ggguards.org
Real Bad Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
Throw on some leather or gear for an afternoon of beer, food, flirtation, and fun. Raffle Prizes: 1 Grand Prize winner will receive a pair of VIP tickets to REAL BAD 31; 2 winners will each receive a pair of GA tickets to REAL BAD 31. Net proceeds from the event benefit Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation. $15 for beer/soda bust, food and a raffle ticket. $5 more gets you 5 additional raffle tickets. $5 food only. 398 12th St. 3pm-6pm. www.realbad.org
The San Francisco 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 an 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., 1pm-6pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/974106772790604/
MONDAY 9
Blackout Play Party @ SF Catalyst
They turn down the lights extra low and pass out free glow in the dark wristbands to help light your way through the super dark play spaces. Secure lockers available. $20. Every Monday. 1060 Folsom St. 5pm-12am. www.sfcatalyst.org
Discussion of Master/slave Relationships with Richard Sprott and His Slaves @ Eros
SF Ring presents discussions and demonstrations regarding topics of interesting to kinky gay men. 2051 Market St. 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.erossf.com
Ride Mondays @ Eros
A motorcycle rider and leathermen night at Eros. Bring your helmet, leather, AMA card, MC club card or club colors and get $3 off entry or massage. Every Monday. 2051 Market St. All day. www.erossf.com
TUESDAY 10
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. Every Tuesday.1060 Folsom St. 9pm-1am. www.sfcatalyst.org
WEDNESDAY 11
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
Underwear Wednesday @ Eros
Show off your underwear or jock and get a $3 off coupon for a future visit. 2051 Market St. All day. www.erossf.com
THURSDAY 12
Rope Burn SF: 1 Year Anniversary @ 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. 1060 Folsom St. 7pm-10pm. www.ropeburnsf.com
FRIDAY 13
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
Sub/Mission: Cocktails & Comedy @ The Armory Club
Weekly stand-up comedy show in the basement of the SF Armory Club. Comedians from the Bay Area and around the country perform their hardest hitting material and a member of the San Francisco kink community shares some tips and tricks. Grab a craft cocktail from the bar upstairs and prepare for a night of laughter with the right amount of kink. Doors open at 6:30. $15, 1799 Mission St., Shows start at 7pm and 9pm. www.facebook.com/events/2224047767836170/
SATURDAY 14
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 15
Golden Gate Guards Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
Join the Golden Gate Guards for their beer bust. $15. 398 12th St. 3pm-6pm. www.ggguards.org
SF Girls of Leather and Friends — Movies and Crafts @ SF Catalyst
Join the SF girls of Leather for two movies, popcorn, and crafting. Bring your craft stuff, any food or drinks you'd like, and get ready to have fun visiting, watching movies, and hangin' with the girls. Everyone is welcome to attend - girls and friends. This event is free to everyone. Donations towards SF Catalyst will happily be accepted but not required. 1060 Folsom St. 1pm-7pm. www.sfgol.org
MONDAY 16
Blackout Play Party @ SF Catalyst
They turn down the lights extra low and pass out free glow in the dark wristbands to help light your way through the super dark play spaces. Secure lockers available. $20. 1060 Folsom St. 5pm-12am. www.sfcatalyst.org
Ride Mondays @ Eros
A motorcycle rider and leathermen night at Eros. Bring your helmet, leather, AMA card, MC club card or club colors and get $3 off entry or massage. 2051 Market St. All day. www.erossf.com
TUESDAY 17
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. Every Tuesday. 1060 Folsom St. 9pm-1am. www.sfcatalyst.org
WEDNESDAY 18
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., 7pm-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 19
Gear Up & Go Out: SoMa Strut @ Various
Grab your favorite leather, rubber, neoprene, sneaks, boots, heels, and other fetish gear for a good old-fashioned South of Market bar crawl. But there's a twist: instead of a crawl, it's a strut. Do you love heels? Have you ever wanted a good reason to wear them out? Do you dare to complete the full route in stilettos? Whether you are rocking Adidas, Wesco, or Louboutin on your feet, this Gear Up & Go Out is the chance to strut with confidence. Join us at any of the stops (see event page) for the SoMa Invasion. 7pm-11pm. www.facebook.com/events/977578659240023/
FRIDAY 20
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
Sub/Mission: Cocktails & Comedy @ The Armory Club
Weekly stand-up comedy show in the basement of the SF Armory Club. Comedians from the Bay Area and around the country perform their hardest hitting material and a member of the San Francisco kink community shares some tips and tricks. Grab a craft cocktail from the bar upstairs and prepare for a night of laughter with the right amount of kink. Doors open at 6:30. $15, 1799 Mission St., Shows start at 7pm and 9pm. www.facebook.com/events/2224047767836170/
SATURDAY 21
BLUF @ The GLBT Historical Society Museum
Join BLUF SF as they explore this historical exhibition focused on the man who helped shape so much of our continuing identity within leather culture. Gear is welcome but not necessary. Join them for lunch in the Castro afterwards. 4127 18th St., 1pm-2pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/408714433113920/
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