LOCAL GROUPS
Bay Area Cigar Buddies
A San Francisco-based Group that has gathered homophile cigarmen and pipemen together for over 15 years
The 15 Association
The longest-standing gay male BDSM Association in the western United States.
MAsT San Francisco
A discussion group for those interested in the Master/slave relationship. It serves mostly the LGBTQIIA communities, but members of all orientations are welcome. This meeting is technically closed; if interested in attending, please contact the chapter director.
ONYX Northwest
A Leather club for men of color.
San Francisco Asian Leathermen Group
A social group for Leathermen who wish to promote the Leather and fetish scene in the SF Bay Area.
San Francisco Leathermen’s Discussion Group
An independent, all-volunteer, nonprofit organization serving the educational needs of the men’s BDSM/leather community
SF 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.
Society of Janus
A San Francisco-based support and education organization for people interested in the kink, fetish, and BDSM lifestyles. SoJ offers education and support, providing opportunities to meet others with similar interests in a safe, relaxed atmosphere.
EVENTS OF INTEREST
American Brotherhood Weekend
For over thirty years, American Brotherhood Weekend (ABW) and its titleholders have served the broader LGBTQ kink and fetish community with dedication and enthusiasm through volunteering, fundraising, judging, and more.
Cleveland Leather Annual Weekend (CLAW)
CLAW is dedicated to fundraising & education for the leather community.
Folsom Street Fair
The famously infamous street fair that draws in leather/kink/alt-sex community from around the world.
GearUp Weekend
An all-inclusive annual kink retreat where guys can socialize with, learn from, and play with other queer, gay, bi, and trans men of all ages (21+) and backgrounds in a safe and friendly environment.
International Mister Leather (IML)
a multi-day conference and competition celebrating the Leather, kink, fetish, and BDSM communities. Established in 1979, IML is held annually in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend.
Los Angeles Leather Pride
A gathering of the Leather Community dedicated to the strength and power of unity.
Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL) Weekend
A vibrant, three-day celebration of the leather, kink, and LGBTQ+ communities, drawing thousands of participants annually.
Northwest Leather Celebration (NWLC)
A gathering place for leather and kinky people and offers a full weekend of education, contests, parties, and fun.
Palm Springs Leather Pride
A weekend of events hosted by the Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert (PSLOD). The events celebrate the leather lifestyle and raise funds for LGBTQ+ and leather community organization
Sacramento Pride Weekend
Sacramento Pride Weekend events are produced by the Sacramento LGBT Community Center. Its mission is to create a region where all LGBTQ+ people thrive; it supports health and wellness, advocate for equity and justice, and work to uplift our diverse and culturally rich LGBTQ+ community. Sacramento Pride hosts a Leather Pride tent at the street fair and has a Leather Pride contingent in its parade.
San Francisco Pride
One of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world. Its mission is to create a space where everyone can come together to celebrate, honor, and uplift the diversity of our community.
Up Your Alley
Come get twisted with Steamworks, dance to hot DJs and with hotter gogos, watch kink and bondage demos that will blow your mind, cruise the artisan goods at vendors, and get dirty at San Francisco’s notorious leather and kink block party.
GEAR
- Bayly Hats
- Better Badges
- Fort Troff
- Galls
- Johnson Leather
- Leather Etc.
- Leather Up
- Mister Riegillio
- Mister S Leather
- Moose Leather
- Northbound Leather
- Rough Trade Gear
- Second Skin
LOCALES
The Bolt
Sacramento’s only REAL Leather-Cowboy-Bear Bar
Hole In The Wall
Chains & hardware decorate this biker-themed gay bar that hosts events like shirtless Thursdays.
Powerhouse
Anything-goes gay leather bar with basic decor, stiff drinks & weekend crowds in the mood to cruise.
Radclyffe’s
A neighborhood queer restaurant & cocktail bar located in the heart of Sacramento.
The SF Eagle
The heart of San Francisco’s Leather and Kink communities.
Transform1060
A non-profit educational and social event space serving the San Francisco Bay area LGBTQ+ leather, kink, and fetish communities.
RESOURCES
Leather Archives & Museum
A non-profit library, repository, and museum for materials related to BDSM, kink and fetish history and culture in Chicago, IL.
The Leather Journal
Founded in May 1987., the Leather Journal covers clubs, events, and community festivals and organizations every day since it began this journey.
Leathermen Travel
The world’s only comprehensive resource for Leathermen on the go.
Sober Leathermen
Helping connect people to recovery during leather events.
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