LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District
@sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social
The world's first city-recognized LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District, located in the South Of Market Area of San Francisco, CA.
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We are the “LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District”, created by the City of San Francisco to honor, support, and protect the unique and special culture that has flourished in the South of Market area. We are the world's first city-recognized LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District, at sfleatherdistrict.org
Winners of a Golden Dildeaux Award will receive this special pin. If you or someone you know wants one, make sure they've been nominated at gda.sflcd.org and campaign.
Past winners, there are pins for you too; come to the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 11, from 5-7pm, at the Eagle.
Past winners, there are pins for you too; come to the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 11, from 5-7pm, at the Eagle.
February 18, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Winners of a Golden Dildeaux Award will receive this special pin. If you or someone you know wants one, make sure they've been nominated at gda.sflcd.org and campaign.
Past winners, there are pins for you too; come to the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 11, from 5-7pm, at the Eagle.
Past winners, there are pins for you too; come to the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 11, from 5-7pm, at the Eagle.
You can't win a Woody if you're not nominated! Neither can your friends. Nominations are free and will remain open until Wednesday, February 25, at 5 pm. Find out the nominees at the Golden Dill deaux Awards Nominations Reveal Party on Saturday, February 28, 5 to 7 pm, at the SF Eagle. gda.sflcd.org
Golden Dildeaux Awards
A cheeky fundraiser for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District.
gda.sflcd.org
February 17, 2026 at 10:48 PM
You can't win a Woody if you're not nominated! Neither can your friends. Nominations are free and will remain open until Wednesday, February 25, at 5 pm. Find out the nominees at the Golden Dill deaux Awards Nominations Reveal Party on Saturday, February 28, 5 to 7 pm, at the SF Eagle. gda.sflcd.org
Join us for our first Town Hall of 2026 on Sunday, 3/15, from 12-2 pm at the Folsom Street Community Center.
Learn what the Cultural District has been doing!
Hear our plans for the year to come!
Share your aspirations for the Cultural District!
Give us feedback. Your opinions matter to us!
Learn what the Cultural District has been doing!
Hear our plans for the year to come!
Share your aspirations for the Cultural District!
Give us feedback. Your opinions matter to us!
February 17, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Join us for our first Town Hall of 2026 on Sunday, 3/15, from 12-2 pm at the Folsom Street Community Center.
Learn what the Cultural District has been doing!
Hear our plans for the year to come!
Share your aspirations for the Cultural District!
Give us feedback. Your opinions matter to us!
Learn what the Cultural District has been doing!
Hear our plans for the year to come!
Share your aspirations for the Cultural District!
Give us feedback. Your opinions matter to us!
Join Queer & Trans Geographies Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers for a free, virtual pre-conference webinar, organized with the three queer Cultural Districts of San Francisco:
LGBTQ Cultural Districts: Landscapes of Progress
February 19, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time
LGBTQ Cultural Districts: Landscapes of Progress
February 19, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time
February 16, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Join Queer & Trans Geographies Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers for a free, virtual pre-conference webinar, organized with the three queer Cultural Districts of San Francisco:
LGBTQ Cultural Districts: Landscapes of Progress
February 19, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time
LGBTQ Cultural Districts: Landscapes of Progress
February 19, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Congratulations, Jacobo Gomez, North American Cub 2026!
February 16, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Congratulations, Jacobo Gomez, North American Cub 2026!
The sixth commemorative plaque was installed on Thursday at 1015 Folsom Street as part of DPW’s Folsom Streetscape Project
This location was the site of Big Town, Sutro Bath House, and Colossus. It is now home to 1015 Folsom
Thanks to Carols Huang, Ruby Yu, and the DPW team for making this possible
This location was the site of Big Town, Sutro Bath House, and Colossus. It is now home to 1015 Folsom
Thanks to Carols Huang, Ruby Yu, and the DPW team for making this possible
February 13, 2026 at 8:47 PM
The sixth commemorative plaque was installed on Thursday at 1015 Folsom Street as part of DPW’s Folsom Streetscape Project
This location was the site of Big Town, Sutro Bath House, and Colossus. It is now home to 1015 Folsom
Thanks to Carols Huang, Ruby Yu, and the DPW team for making this possible
This location was the site of Big Town, Sutro Bath House, and Colossus. It is now home to 1015 Folsom
Thanks to Carols Huang, Ruby Yu, and the DPW team for making this possible
SOMArts to Gather SF Arts Community During ‘State of Emergency’
"Artists Live Here: Community Convening" is an urgent gathering of artists, organizers, funders, board members, and decision-makers—while there is still something left to save.
Join us on February 13, from 4-8 PM at SOMArts. RSVP below
"Artists Live Here: Community Convening" is an urgent gathering of artists, organizers, funders, board members, and decision-makers—while there is still something left to save.
Join us on February 13, from 4-8 PM at SOMArts. RSVP below
Artists Live Here: Community Convening
Join artists, organizers, funders, and community members in an urgent conversation about the future of arts in San Francisco.
artistslivehere.eventbrite.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:51 PM
SOMArts to Gather SF Arts Community During ‘State of Emergency’
"Artists Live Here: Community Convening" is an urgent gathering of artists, organizers, funders, board members, and decision-makers—while there is still something left to save.
Join us on February 13, from 4-8 PM at SOMArts. RSVP below
"Artists Live Here: Community Convening" is an urgent gathering of artists, organizers, funders, board members, and decision-makers—while there is still something left to save.
Join us on February 13, from 4-8 PM at SOMArts. RSVP below
We are pleased to announce that Pony Bambino, winner of the 2025 Golden Dildeaux Award for Best Drag/Burlesque Performer, will have a special performance at the Party.
February 9, 2026 at 8:39 PM
We are pleased to announce that Pony Bambino, winner of the 2025 Golden Dildeaux Award for Best Drag/Burlesque Performer, will have a special performance at the Party.
📢 IT’S OFFICIAL: The Golden Dildeaux Awards Nominations Are OPEN!📢
The categories, spicy. The competition, fierce. The bragging rights, priceless!
🏆 Now’s the moment to name the names behind legendary behavior.
Nominations close Wed., Feb. 25, 5pm. Miss it, and you’ll be watching from the sidelines.
The categories, spicy. The competition, fierce. The bragging rights, priceless!
🏆 Now’s the moment to name the names behind legendary behavior.
Nominations close Wed., Feb. 25, 5pm. Miss it, and you’ll be watching from the sidelines.
Golden Dildeaux Awards
A cheeky fundraiser for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District.
gda.sflcd.org
February 2, 2026 at 7:14 PM
📢 IT’S OFFICIAL: The Golden Dildeaux Awards Nominations Are OPEN!📢
The categories, spicy. The competition, fierce. The bragging rights, priceless!
🏆 Now’s the moment to name the names behind legendary behavior.
Nominations close Wed., Feb. 25, 5pm. Miss it, and you’ll be watching from the sidelines.
The categories, spicy. The competition, fierce. The bragging rights, priceless!
🏆 Now’s the moment to name the names behind legendary behavior.
Nominations close Wed., Feb. 25, 5pm. Miss it, and you’ll be watching from the sidelines.
Attention all lovers of indy comics, queer art, and original storytelling: the comics festival of your dreams is heading back to town! Pride in Panels: SF Queer Comics Festival is returning to the Main Branch of the San Francisco Public Library on Sunday, February 15, 2026, 12-5pm.
Pride in Panels
www.prideinpanels.org
January 30, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Attention all lovers of indy comics, queer art, and original storytelling: the comics festival of your dreams is heading back to town! Pride in Panels: SF Queer Comics Festival is returning to the Main Branch of the San Francisco Public Library on Sunday, February 15, 2026, 12-5pm.
Nominations for the 2026 Golden Dildeaux Awards open this Sunday, February 1. Nominations are free!
Top nominees move to the voting round (multiple nominations accepted).
Nominees must be at least 21+ and live in the SF Bay Area.
Preferably, ask if the nominee is ok participating.
gda.sflcd.org
Top nominees move to the voting round (multiple nominations accepted).
Nominees must be at least 21+ and live in the SF Bay Area.
Preferably, ask if the nominee is ok participating.
gda.sflcd.org
January 27, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Nominations for the 2026 Golden Dildeaux Awards open this Sunday, February 1. Nominations are free!
Top nominees move to the voting round (multiple nominations accepted).
Nominees must be at least 21+ and live in the SF Bay Area.
Preferably, ask if the nominee is ok participating.
gda.sflcd.org
Top nominees move to the voting round (multiple nominations accepted).
Nominees must be at least 21+ and live in the SF Bay Area.
Preferably, ask if the nominee is ok participating.
gda.sflcd.org
Nominations for the Golden Dildeaux Awards open Sunday, February 1. Nominations are free - nominate your friends, your frenemies, or yourself.
January 22, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Nominations for the Golden Dildeaux Awards open Sunday, February 1. Nominations are free - nominate your friends, your frenemies, or yourself.
Wednesday, January 21
8pm - Divine Masc: BoysTown - Powerhouse - Trans Masc bar night. Hosted by Eli Cather.
9:30pm - Truck - STUD
9pm - Playland: Winter Slutpop Night - Cat Club - Bootie Mashup DJs Dada + Airsun. GoGos: Nana + Aly Foxxen. Vending by Apothekeri Anthrope + Ruin to Rune.
8pm - Divine Masc: BoysTown - Powerhouse - Trans Masc bar night. Hosted by Eli Cather.
9:30pm - Truck - STUD
9pm - Playland: Winter Slutpop Night - Cat Club - Bootie Mashup DJs Dada + Airsun. GoGos: Nana + Aly Foxxen. Vending by Apothekeri Anthrope + Ruin to Rune.
January 21, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Wednesday, January 21
8pm - Divine Masc: BoysTown - Powerhouse - Trans Masc bar night. Hosted by Eli Cather.
9:30pm - Truck - STUD
9pm - Playland: Winter Slutpop Night - Cat Club - Bootie Mashup DJs Dada + Airsun. GoGos: Nana + Aly Foxxen. Vending by Apothekeri Anthrope + Ruin to Rune.
8pm - Divine Masc: BoysTown - Powerhouse - Trans Masc bar night. Hosted by Eli Cather.
9:30pm - Truck - STUD
9pm - Playland: Winter Slutpop Night - Cat Club - Bootie Mashup DJs Dada + Airsun. GoGos: Nana + Aly Foxxen. Vending by Apothekeri Anthrope + Ruin to Rune.
Nominations for the Golden Dildeaux Awards open on February 1! Think of who you know who deserves a Woody this year!
January 20, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Nominations for the Golden Dildeaux Awards open on February 1! Think of who you know who deserves a Woody this year!
Thursday, 1/15
7:30pm - Micro Mania - DNA - Pro Wrestling show
8pm - The Talent Show - STUD - Season 3
9pm - Gremlin Music - Eagle - Sonus, Ceramic Knives, Butterphünk
9pm - Club 1984 - Cat Club - DJs Sparkle and Damon
9pm-2am - UP-Underwear Party - Powerhouse - Host Mark Weston. DJ Miguelitooo
7:30pm - Micro Mania - DNA - Pro Wrestling show
8pm - The Talent Show - STUD - Season 3
9pm - Gremlin Music - Eagle - Sonus, Ceramic Knives, Butterphünk
9pm - Club 1984 - Cat Club - DJs Sparkle and Damon
9pm-2am - UP-Underwear Party - Powerhouse - Host Mark Weston. DJ Miguelitooo
January 15, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Thursday, 1/15
7:30pm - Micro Mania - DNA - Pro Wrestling show
8pm - The Talent Show - STUD - Season 3
9pm - Gremlin Music - Eagle - Sonus, Ceramic Knives, Butterphünk
9pm - Club 1984 - Cat Club - DJs Sparkle and Damon
9pm-2am - UP-Underwear Party - Powerhouse - Host Mark Weston. DJ Miguelitooo
7:30pm - Micro Mania - DNA - Pro Wrestling show
8pm - The Talent Show - STUD - Season 3
9pm - Gremlin Music - Eagle - Sonus, Ceramic Knives, Butterphünk
9pm - Club 1984 - Cat Club - DJs Sparkle and Damon
9pm-2am - UP-Underwear Party - Powerhouse - Host Mark Weston. DJ Miguelitooo
This evening at The STUD is a Drag Battle benefiting TurnOut and San Francisco Night Ministry.
January 13, 2026 at 11:25 PM
This evening at The STUD is a Drag Battle benefiting TurnOut and San Francisco Night Ministry.
Our friends from Castro Community On Patrol are conducting a Basic Self-Defense Class this Saturday afternoon. CCOP has participated in the District's Safety Forums and Safety Committee to address issues of personal and community safety. To register, visit somawestsd1.eventbrite.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Our friends from Castro Community On Patrol are conducting a Basic Self-Defense Class this Saturday afternoon. CCOP has participated in the District's Safety Forums and Safety Committee to address issues of personal and community safety. To register, visit somawestsd1.eventbrite.com
Mr SF Eagle Leather Gray Gibson has chosen LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District as beneficiary of his first beer bust (raffle and jello shot sales benefit Gray's IML travel fund). Volunteer for a shift to help make the event a success. We'll see you there this Sunday at the SF Eagle. bit.ly/BeerBustVol
January 12, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Mr SF Eagle Leather Gray Gibson has chosen LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District as beneficiary of his first beer bust (raffle and jello shot sales benefit Gray's IML travel fund). Volunteer for a shift to help make the event a success. We'll see you there this Sunday at the SF Eagle. bit.ly/BeerBustVol
Congratulations to Brett Poe, the new Mr. The Lone Star Leather! We look forward to working with you! @lone-star-saloon.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Congratulations to Brett Poe, the new Mr. The Lone Star Leather! We look forward to working with you! @lone-star-saloon.bsky.social
Sunday, Jan 4, in the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District.
3pm - Beer Bust - Eagle - San Francisco-NorCal Circle of Siblings with Team Friendly. Inclusive leather titleholder support network
10 - Bawlz Out Sundays - Wild Card…. King Wild - Powerhouse - Host Florence Frightengale. DJ Dakota Pendent
3pm - Beer Bust - Eagle - San Francisco-NorCal Circle of Siblings with Team Friendly. Inclusive leather titleholder support network
10 - Bawlz Out Sundays - Wild Card…. King Wild - Powerhouse - Host Florence Frightengale. DJ Dakota Pendent
January 4, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Sunday, Jan 4, in the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District.
3pm - Beer Bust - Eagle - San Francisco-NorCal Circle of Siblings with Team Friendly. Inclusive leather titleholder support network
10 - Bawlz Out Sundays - Wild Card…. King Wild - Powerhouse - Host Florence Frightengale. DJ Dakota Pendent
3pm - Beer Bust - Eagle - San Francisco-NorCal Circle of Siblings with Team Friendly. Inclusive leather titleholder support network
10 - Bawlz Out Sundays - Wild Card…. King Wild - Powerhouse - Host Florence Frightengale. DJ Dakota Pendent
Wed Dec 17 in the Leather District
8pm- Divine Masc Boys Town - Powerhouse - Trans Masc Bar Night. Hosted by Eli Cather
9pm- Annual Winter Onesie-land - STUD - FINAL TRUCK of 2025. Don your gay apparel & join us
9pm- Playland's Naughty or Nice Holiday Party - Cat Club - DJS Cole Grey, Minus Man.
8pm- Divine Masc Boys Town - Powerhouse - Trans Masc Bar Night. Hosted by Eli Cather
9pm- Annual Winter Onesie-land - STUD - FINAL TRUCK of 2025. Don your gay apparel & join us
9pm- Playland's Naughty or Nice Holiday Party - Cat Club - DJS Cole Grey, Minus Man.
December 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Wed Dec 17 in the Leather District
8pm- Divine Masc Boys Town - Powerhouse - Trans Masc Bar Night. Hosted by Eli Cather
9pm- Annual Winter Onesie-land - STUD - FINAL TRUCK of 2025. Don your gay apparel & join us
9pm- Playland's Naughty or Nice Holiday Party - Cat Club - DJS Cole Grey, Minus Man.
8pm- Divine Masc Boys Town - Powerhouse - Trans Masc Bar Night. Hosted by Eli Cather
9pm- Annual Winter Onesie-land - STUD - FINAL TRUCK of 2025. Don your gay apparel & join us
9pm- Playland's Naughty or Nice Holiday Party - Cat Club - DJS Cole Grey, Minus Man.
Tuesday, December 9, our friends Ariel Sky and Bernadette Bubbles (Ms Imperial Leather 2025) team up for BowTied, an Evening of the Art of Tying, Shibari, Connection, and Consent, benefiting the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District. Join us at GRNHS Gallery + Studio, 864 Folsom Street, from 7 to 10 pm.
December 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Tuesday, December 9, our friends Ariel Sky and Bernadette Bubbles (Ms Imperial Leather 2025) team up for BowTied, an Evening of the Art of Tying, Shibari, Connection, and Consent, benefiting the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District. Join us at GRNHS Gallery + Studio, 864 Folsom Street, from 7 to 10 pm.
We're thrilled to have Mary Vice represent us at the Lip-Sync Roulette Battle at the Kinky Holiday Market! Mary will compete with drag queens representing the members of the SF Street Fair Coalition for your votes and tips. It all starts at 8 pm on Saturday, December 13 (the Market opens at 5 pm).
December 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We're thrilled to have Mary Vice represent us at the Lip-Sync Roulette Battle at the Kinky Holiday Market! Mary will compete with drag queens representing the members of the SF Street Fair Coalition for your votes and tips. It all starts at 8 pm on Saturday, December 13 (the Market opens at 5 pm).
We still have a few spaces open for kink/fetish/erotic-oriented exhibitors at the Kinky Holiday Market on Saturday, December 13. Spaces are only $50. If you're an artist, craftsperson, maker, or service provider for the kink community, find out more at sflcd.org/market25/
December 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
We still have a few spaces open for kink/fetish/erotic-oriented exhibitors at the Kinky Holiday Market on Saturday, December 13. Spaces are only $50. If you're an artist, craftsperson, maker, or service provider for the kink community, find out more at sflcd.org/market25/
Only ten days away until the Kinky Holiday Market. Join us for kinky vendors, Gear Swap n Shop, Twisted Windows, and Drag Roulette. Shop early then stay for the Festive As F*ck party with the SF Street Fair Coalition.
December 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Only ten days away until the Kinky Holiday Market. Join us for kinky vendors, Gear Swap n Shop, Twisted Windows, and Drag Roulette. Shop early then stay for the Festive As F*ck party with the SF Street Fair Coalition.