Leather Events, January 30 — February 16, 2020

SATURDAY 1
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

MONDAY 3
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-n-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


WEDNESDAY 5
NSA @ OMG
Underwear fetish party. Dim Lights. Hot bartenders. 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


THURSDAY 6
SubMission: Cocktails & Comedy @ The Armory Club
Weekly (Thursdays & Fridays) 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. Doors open at 6:30. $15, 1799 Mission St., Shows start at 7pm and 9pm (downstairs not wheelchair accessible). www.armoryclub.com

FRIDAY 7
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

Ms. SF Leather: Meet and Greet @ SF Eagle
Socialize and meet the 2020 Ms. SF Leather contestants. 398 12th St. 7pm-9pm. www.mssfleather.org

SF Queer/Leather Happy Hour @ SF Eagle
Join queers for drinks at the happy hour event that happens 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. The table 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

SubMission: Cocktails & Comedy @ The Armory Club
Weekly (Thursdays & Fridays) 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. Doors open at 6:30. $15, 1799 Mission St., Shows start at 7pm and 9pm (downstairs not wheelchair accessible). www.armoryclub.com


SATURDAY 8
BLUF SF Leather Lounge @ SF Eagle
BLUF SF hosts this monthly gathering of men so leathermen can gear up, grab a cigar, and socialize. 398 12th St., 9pm-2am. www.blufsf.com

Ms. SF Leather Contest @ SOMArts Cultural Center
Each year at the Ms. San Francisco Leather Contest an esteemed panel of judges selects a leatherwoman to represent their community. This representative is a leatherwoman who exemplifies the principles of honor, service and community commitment. Check out their website for more details. 934 Brannan St. 6:30pm-10pm. www.mssfleather.org


MONDAY 10
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-n-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


WEDNESDAY 12
Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District Open House @ LGBT Center
The Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District is hosting an open house. Anyone can attend. Come learn about the great work the Cultural District is doing, how you can become a member, and how you might be able to get involved. 1800 Market St. 6pm-8pm. www.sflcd.org

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


THURSDAY 13
Rope Burn SF: Valentine's Ropes @ 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 (Thursdays & Fridays) 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. Doors open at 6:30. $15, 1799 Mission St., Shows start at 7pm and 9pm (downstairs not wheelchair accessible). www.armoryclub.com

FRIDAY 14
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

SubMission: Cocktails & Comedy @ The Armory Club
Weekly (Thursdays & Fridays) 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. Doors open at 6:30. $15, 1799 Mission St., Shows start at 7pm and 9pm (downstairs not wheelchair accessible). www.armoryclub.com

SATURDAY 15
Dad In Training @ Club Six
Up-and-coming daddies take over both floors of Club Six! From the producers of Prime, the dance event for men in their prime and their admirers, comes a dance event that celebrates the dads-in-the-making out there. $25-$30. 10pm-4am. 60 6th St. Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dad-in-training-boot-camp-tickets-87083556261


SUNDAY 16
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


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