There's always a lot going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.
WEDNESDAY 15
NSA @ OMG
Underwear fetish party with dim lights, hot bartenders, and 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 16
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 17
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
SubMission: Cocktails & Comedy @ The Armory ClubrnWeekly (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 18
GearUp Play Party @ SF Catalyst
A hot, fun, men-only play parties. Join the men of Gearup Weekend for a night of kinky fun. 18+. $20, military/student with ID and first timers $10, 1060 Folsom St., 8pm (doors open until 11pm), play until 1am. www.gearupweekend.com
SUNDAY 19
Toy-Making Workshop @ 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
MONDAY 20
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-in-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 22
LDG Presents: Neigh Means Neigh @ SF Catalyst
Inspired by the German party of the same name, Horse Market is a party where bottoms, or 'Mares', arrive at a prescribed time, are hooded and distributed throughout the venue, then the tops, or 'Stallions,' turn up and are 'free' to touch, fondle and fuck whomever they wish to. Mares retain the right to refuse a Stallion, but the party overtly pushes the boundaries of consent, and very much indulges the fantasies of those who wish to have none. LDG will be talking to Matthew Black about his experience introducing Horse Market to America, what the biggest challenges have been, what it takes to organize a party that requires as much coordination as Horse Market. 1060 Folsom St., 7:30-9:30pm. www.sfldg.org
Leather and Underwear Buddies @ Blow Buddies
A men's leather/gear and underwear play night. $15 with membership, 933 Harrison St., 8pm. www.blowbuddies.com
NSA @ OMGrnUnderwear fetish party with dim lights, hot bartenders, and 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 23
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 24
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
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 25
Men's BDSM Play Party @ SF Catalyst
The 15 Association men's BDSM play party; check website for attendance details. 1060 Folsom St., 7pm-12am (doors close 10pm). www.the15sf.org
Rogue @ SF Eagle
Monthly leather/fetish themed event geared towards man's primal instincts and carnal desires that plays by its own rules, with a dark sexy vibe to go along with the dark sexy beats. $8 cover. 398 12th St., 9pm-2am. www.sf-eagle.com
SUNDAY 26
It's a Trap! Playful Scenes & Non-Bondage Predicaments @ Wicked Grounds Annex
This isn't always serious work we do. Predicaments are all about getting between the proverbial rock and hard place (and laughing as your partner is flummoxed by their situation); playful BDSM is about giggling together in scene, with bottom and top both participating creating the torment. This class will show you how to bring a different level of engagement to your BDSM play and go beyond giving and receiving sensations create storylines and connect mentally with your partner. $15-$35. 293 8th St. 3:30pm-5:30pm. www.wickedgrounds.com
MONDAY 27
Blackout Party @ SF Catalyst
Feel and play around in the dark. Presented by the guys who bring you CumUnion, who'll turn down the lights extra low and hand 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 29
NSA @ OMG
Underwear fetish party with dim lights, hot bartenders, and 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 30
Frisky Pups: A Men's Play Party @ SF Catalyst
The sex-positive, kinky party welcomes men, boys, and pups for a sweaty night of debauchery. They've got a fully equipped play space with BDSM equipment, benches, beds, slings, puppy mats, and much more that will help you unleash your primal instincts. Lube, condoms, and snacks provided. All sex-positive, male-identified 18+ are welcome. Advance tickets $15, $20 at door. 1060 Folsom St. 7pm-1am. https://www.sfcatalyst.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
FRIDAY 31
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 Eagle's 6th Annual New Gear Eve @ SF Eagle
Ring in 2020 along with host Johnny Rockitt and DJ Matt Consola (Swishcraft Records) with a live demo by Mark Sade. Complimentary champagne toast at Midnight, party favors, and the double disco ball drop at midnight. $10 cover. 398 12th St., 9pm-2am. 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
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 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
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