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LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

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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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LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Dec 10

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

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LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · 15d

Come visit our Gear Swap n Shop tomorrow at the Fair. We're on the northeast corner of Folsom and 8th. We also have a new batch of our custom bandanas and an assortment of collectible event and logo pins for sale. Of course, we're happy to talk with you about the District's projects and plans.

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LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · 16d

Come visit us on Sunday! We're at Booth F042 on the northeast corner of Folsom and 8th, in front of Cat Club SF, right around the corner from The STUD Drag Stage. Very close to the main gate at 7th and Folsom.

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LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · 16d

Not sure if we'll have purple but take a look! It's not only for swap, items are for sale as well.

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · 18d

Visit our Gear Swap n Shop this Sunday at the Folsom Street Fair (location TBA). All proceeds fund the programs and events of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District. You can get gear at affordable prices and support our work at the same time.

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LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · 23d

We walk because our streets, stories, and strength matter. Walk with pride, walk with us.

Register to fundraise or walk for fun: leatherwalk.org

GEAR ON (OR AS YOU ARE). STEP OUT. GIVE BACK

LeatherWalk 2025 — Help Keep SOMA Kinky and Queer

Walk for Fun. Walk to Fundraise. Donate.

leatherwalk.org

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · 24d

We walk because our streets, stories, and strength matter. Walk with pride, walk with us.

Register to fundraise or walk for fun: leatherwalk.org

GEAR ON (OR AS YOU ARE). STEP OUT. GIVE BACK.

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Race Bannon @racebannon.bsky.social · 25d

Join my team, or just walk with us, or if you can't be there donate to the @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social.

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LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · 25d

Every dollar you raise fuels the fight to keep SOMA queer, kinky, and thriving.

Help us protect the spaces that protect us.

Register to fundraise or walk for fun: leatherwalk.org

BRING YOUR KINK. STEP OUT. GIVE BACK.

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · 27d

It’s almost here! LeatherWalk 2025 - just a week away.

Register now and join the celebration that protects and uplifts our leather, kink, and queer spaces.

Register to fundraise or walk for fun: leatherwalk.org

BRING YOUR KINK. STEP OUT. GIVE BACK.

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 12

We are accepting donations for our Gear Swap n Shop pop-ups out on the Plaza this Sunday during the beer bust. Bring your outgrown, gently or un-used gear to help support the District's projects and events, and to give those with fewer resources an opportunity to get gear at affordable prices.

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 12

BRING YOUR KINK. STEP OUT. GIVE BACK.

Countdown: 9 Days! Visibility is resistance. Queer joy is a radical act.

Walk with pride, walk with power, walk with us.

Register to fundraise or walk for fun: leatherwalk.org

OUR STREETS. OUR STORY. OUR STRENGTH.

LeatherWalk 2025 — Help Keep SOMA Kinky and Queer

Walk for Fun. Walk to Fundraise. Donate.

leatherwalk.org

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 11

We're looking for a few outgoing volunteers to sell raffle tickets and jello shots at this Sunday's beer bust (sfleatherdistrict.org/beer-bust/). The shifts are only an hour to an hour and a half long. You can really help us make this a successful event. Sign up at volunteersignup.org/FWA43

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 11

LeatherWalk is Coming! Join us to walk or fundraise on this iconic leather/kink gathering.

Show your pride and download the image for your own social media to let people know you’re going!

Image at: sflcd.org/lwimage

See you Sunday, September 21! Gear On. Step Out. Give Back!

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 10

Belated congratulations to Bay Area Cub 2026, Cali Cubby, shown here with contest host Erik R Greenfrost. @lone-star-saloon.bsky.social @mrsfbear.bsky.social

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 10

Got more? Just Do It! Fundraising helps keep our community vibrant and safe.

Every dollar fuels the fight to preserve our spaces and stories. Join us!

Register to fundraise or walk for fun: leatherwalk.org

BRING YOUR KINK. STEP OUT. GIVE BACK.

LeatherWalk 2025 — Help Keep SOMA Kinky and Queer

Walk for Fun. Walk to Fundraise. Donate.

leatherwalk.org

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 9

Check out our LeatherWalk 2025 window at Walgreens when you're in the Castro. Thanks to Ken for installing it, with the help of Huggy and Matt. Join us for LeatherWalk on Sunday, September 21. leatherwalk.org

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 8

BRING YOUR KINK. STEP OUT. GIVE BACK.

Rally your club, your friends, or your chosen family.

Walking together strengthens our community and shows the world we’re here to stay — and thriving.

Register to fundraise, create/join a team or walk for fun.

OUR STREETS. OUR STORY. OUR STRENGTH.

LeatherWalk 2025 — Help Keep SOMA Kinky and Queer

Walk for Fun. Walk to Fundraise. Donate.

leatherwalk.org

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LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 6

We mourn the passing of Jack Goodall. As leader of the Golden Gate Guards for four decades, the Guards only organized countless motorcycle runs and other events as well as raising tens of thousands of dollars for AEF and PRC. Our hearts go out to Roger Sullivan for his - and the community's - loss.

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LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 5

BRING YOUR KINK. STEP OUT. GIVE BACK.

We honor the rich legacy of leather, kink, and queer culture in SOMA — the stories, the spaces, the community.

This is our home, and we proudly walk it together.

Register to fundraise or walk for fun: leatherwalk.org

LeatherWalk 2025 — Help Keep SOMA Kinky and Queer

Walk for Fun. Walk to Fundraise. Donate.

leatherwalk.org

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 5

Call for Contestants for the Imperial Leather title! Contestants will be introduced on Sunday, September 14, at our SF Eagle Beer Bust and join us for LeatherWalk 2025 on the 21st. You can apply at bit.ly/Imperial_Lea...

LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 4

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LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 4

This Sunday! Join us on our free walking tour: SOMA Origins: Bars, Bathhouses and Beyond

Learn abt the raucous exploits of the ’70’s, when motorcycles lined the streets outside popular bars

Hear about today’s bars and clubs and what they used to be

The tour is free but registration is required

SOMA Walking Tours – LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District

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LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 4

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LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 4

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LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District @sfleatherdistrict.bsky.social · Sep 4

(2/2) Wednesday, September 3

9pm - Truck - STUD - Slutty Disco with Jesse Frank

9pm - Playland - Cat Club - DJs Tom Axe + NoFi. GoGos: Rosa Robada + Syren Frost

10pm – Whorror – Powerhouse – Hosted by Redd FaFilth and Polly Amber Ross. Elsa Touche, Interrobang the Dragon, Clint Taurus, Xylo Phony