San Francisco Leather Forum Calendar

Time:

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location:

e World Famous Turf Club, 22519 Main Street, Haywa

Description:

It's A Hoedown!
Alameda County Leather Corps Presents
A Good Old-Fashioned Hoedown for Charity

November 1st, 2008
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The World Famous Turf Club, 22519 Main Street, Hayward, CA

Break out your cowboy boots and hats and join us for a good old fashioned Hoedown benefitting Hayward's Lighthouse Community Center.

We'll have an auction, square dancing, raffle prizes, and plenty of home-style food!

There will also be a food drive for the Alameda County Food Bank, to help replenish supplies since their fire. Please bring non-perishable food items to help out East Bay families in need.

For more information, see ACLEATHER.ORG
or email INFO@ACLEATHER.ORG

Time:

6:00pm

Location:

Chaps Bar San Francisco - 1225 Folsom between 8th

Description:

Get up off your ass. Get off that damn computer. Get geared up. Go out. Find some men. MEN IN GEAR now gathering every Saturday night at Chaps Bar San Francisco. No microphones, no fundraisers, no contests, no cover. Drink specials for anybody in gear: $2 Bud or Bud Light bottles, $2.50 for any shot with a beer (up to $8). Dirty - sexy music, and soon to announce a full time Saturday night bootblack.

Time:

8:00pm - 11:50pm

Location:

SF Citadel - 1277 Mission St. (at 9th), SF

Description:

SF Citadel Open Dungeon Party
Doors are open for new entries from 8pm-10pm, stay and play until 1:00am.
Admission: $25 w/ Citadel Membership ($10/year)

Join us in the city's premier play space! We'll provide play structures, safer sex supplies, scene music, munchies, water ... and ambiance. You bring your implements of choice, and your hot energy!

For work exchange (a volunteer shifts earns you free entry!), contact sfcitadelvolunteers@gmail.com

Lockers are available to store your stuff and use of the lockers is free - bring your own lock or buy one from us!

Time:

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location:

SF Citadel - 1277 Mission St., SF (at 9th)

Description:

Peer Rope Bondage Workshop
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Suggested donation: $5-$15 to support the Citadel

Join your hostess, Lane, for The Rope Bondage Peer Workshop, a space for people to work on skills and technique with rope bondage. Whether you've never tied a knot or you've been using rope for years, show up, practice, learn at your own pace from your peers, learn out of a book, or learn what it feels like to be on both sides of the rope. Come alone or bring a friend! RSVPs are not required. Full listing at www.sfcitadel.org. For more info, please visit http://www.sfrope.org.

Description:

SCCLA Leather Weekend: November 7-9 2008

http://www.sccleather.org

Time:

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Location:

Mark I Chester Studio

Description:

7:30-10pm: HOT DRAW!!! @ Mark I Chester Studio, 1229 Folsom St., San Francisco.
   Event participation is restricted to men only.
   Event sponsored by Mark I Chester.
   The HOT DRAW!!! Sketch is a drop-in drawing group focused on fetish, leather, gear, bondage and eroticism and is open to gay male sketchers and artists of all skill levels. Donation suggested. The group meets mostly on the 1st and 3rd Friday nights of the month. Call 415-621-6294 for reservation, and for more info, check mchester.best.vwh.net/draw.html
   For more info about the event, go to mchester.best.vwh.net/bondage.html.

Time:

8:00pm - 11:50pm

Location:

SF Citadel - 1277 Mission St. (at 9th), SF

Description:

Master's Den Party - TBA

Description:

SCCLA Leather Weekend: November 7-9 2008

http://www.sccleather.org

Time:

11:00am - 4:00pm

Location:

SF Citdael - 1277 Mission (at 9th), San Francisco

Description:

Service In The Home
Class: 11:00am--4:00pm
Admission: $50.00

It's easy to serve or be served at a party or formal D/S setting, But what about the rest of the time? Well if you want to experience the joy of serving or service in every day life than this class is for you! In this class we will explore the mindset and practical application of the 24/7 D/S relationship. Even if your not in a 24/7 this knowledge is invaluable! Led by Master Jeffrey.

All genders and experience levels welcome!

See the calendar at www.sfcitadel.org for more.

Time:

6:00pm

Location:

Chaps Bar San Francisco - 1225 Folsom between 8th

Description:

Get up off your ass. Get off that damn computer. Get geared up. Go out. Find some men. MEN IN GEAR now gathering every Saturday night at Chaps Bar San Francisco. No microphones, no fundraisers, no contests, no cover. Drink specials for anybody in gear: $2 Bud or Bud Light bottles, $2.50 for any shot with a beer (up to $8). Dirty - sexy music, and soon to announce a full time Saturday night bootblack.

Description:

SCCLA Leather Weekend: November 7-9 2008

http://www.sccleather.org

Time:

1:00pm - 7:00pm

Location:

The Power Exchange - 74 Otis St. S.F. CA.

Description:

This is a Male only event (Gay, Bi or Straight)
Normally on the 2nd Sunday of each month
(Except for July - Due to CAMP RED TAILS)

There will be 3 EXTRA Saturday afternoon Parties
In June - The day before the S.F. Gay Pride Parade
In July - The day before the Up Your Alley Fair
In Sept. - The day before the Folsom Street Fair

All Parties are at The Power Exchange.
(74 Otis St. S.F. between Gough & S.Van Ness Ave)

You must be a Male 18 years of age
or older with a valid photo ID.
No alcohol or drugs are allowed at the party.
$20. 1/2 price with Student or Military ID.

This is not an S&M Leather Group.
But more for guys into the Traditional Old Fashion Spanking over Daddy’s Knee or Fraternity Pledge Style Initiation Paddling.

This is a safe environment for beginners who are looking to explore their Spanking Fantasies or just a good place to meet other guys into spanking fetish.

The Power Exchange is a Great Play Space,
Free Coat and Clothing Check is available.
A Large central play room with all types of spanking equipment and about 12 smaller rooms around it for a little Simi-privacy. A Lounge area to sit and view male/male Spanking Video's. Caffeine and Sugar to keep you going....

For more Info.
Contact Spank Master Bill
Phone # (415) 864-2766
Email SanFranParty@Yahoo.com
http://www.voy.com/201188/

Time:

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location:

SF Citadel - 1277 Mission St. (at 9th), SF

Description:

7:30-9:30pm; doors open at 7:00
Requested donation $5-$15 to support Citadel.

Join us for discussion, sharing, and occasional
speakers on the unique challenges and joys facing
those who are both into BDSM and also non-monogamous. This discussion group is facilitated by noted BDSM and polyamory author Jay Wiseman, and is open to SF Citadel members and their accompanied guests. This is a "welcoming" event and people of all relationship types, including singles, and all genders, gender identifications, sexual orientations, and so forth are welcome.

RSVP requested but not required - Please see www.sfcitadel.org for full details.

Time:

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location:

Eros - 2051 Market St., San Francisco

Description:

The Ring @ EROS
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Entry is from 7 to 7:30 only, no late admission.
Requested donation of $1-2.

The Ring is an informational BDSM workshop for bisexual and gay men. The topic Nov. 10 will be bootblacking, with Bootdog Andrew - International Mr. Bootblack 2007.

Eros is located at 2051 Market Street, across from Safeway, near Church St. in San Francisco

For more information, contact info_sf_ring@yahoo.com.

Time:

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Location:

SF Citadel - 1277 Mission St (at 9th), San Francis

Description:

Same Day Singletail
Class from 8pm-10pm; Doors open at 7:30pm
Cost: $20 at the door

This workshop is designed to teach you a few safe and easy techniques that can be used to immediately enhance your current SM play style. You can us it to build a complete scene, ramp up to heavier play or just create those sensations that you just can't get from most other toys. This is a very simple and versatile technique that will create a wide variety of sensations.

Safety Glasses will be required.

For more details, see the calendar at sfcitadel.org.

Time:

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location:

Lighthouse Community Center, 1217 “A” Street, Hayw

Description:

Alameda County Leather Corps
General Assembly is every second Thursday of the month.

For club members and anyone 21 years and older with an interest in promoting educational and charitable activities through social interaction among people with an interest in leather, Levi’s, uniforms, and latex.

Club info and usually an education presentation from
7:30 PM to about 9:30 PM at:
Lighthouse Community Center
1217 “A” Street (between 2nd & 3rd)
Hayward, California 94541.

We occasionally meet at the World Famous Turf Club, in downtown Hayward:
22519 Main St
Hayward, CA 94541

ACLC is a qualified 501(3)c educational non-profit social club for the East Bay.

See our web site at www.acleather.org

Time:

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location:

SF Citadel - 1277 Mission St., SF (at 9th)

Description:

Paideia Playshop by Edukink
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Cost: Announced with topic.

Paideia is a monthly series of hands-on playshops. Each topic and the cost is announced about a week in advance.

See http://EduKink.org for details.
They have a Yahoo Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EduKink.

Posted by SF Citadel. See www.sfcitadel.org for information about the Citadel.

Time:

8:00pm - 11:50pm

Location:

SF Citadel - 1277 Mission St., SF (at 9th)

Description:

Spanksgiving - every red-butted man's favorite holiday!
8:00pm - 1:00am
Newcomers' intro and orientation at 8:30pm
Entry: $25 SPECIAL: Bring a partner for FREE!
(Membership(s) required $10/year per person)

Spanking's just the start of it, of course - with over 6,500 sq ft of dungeon stocked with too much equipment to mention - show us how YOU like to PLAY! We provide safer sex supplies, munchies, a relaxation area - plus some other surprises! Check it out! Lockers are available but please bring a lock.

Volunteer for an hour and get in FREE - contact brochlex@comcast.net. See www.sfcitadelmen.org.

Time:

8:00am - 4:00pm

Description:

Make your Scenes Soar! Gain Confidence and Feel the Power!
Explore the Heat, Heart and Spirit of BDSM!

Cleo Dubois' Academy of SM Arts and Eve Minax
present this intimate hands-on course at the SF Citadel for the sixth year, limited to 9 students.

The weekend starts at the Meet and Greet and first class at a private SOMA residence on Fri November 14, continues Sat November 15, 11 AM- 7 PM and Sun November 16, 11 AM- 10 PM.

Teachers: Cleo Dubois & Eve Minax with the assistance of Selina Raven and local BDSM educators.

Visit: www.sm-arts.com

Apply Now! Email your the application at www.sm-arts.com/intensives/form-women.html to CleoDubois@sm-arts.com

--Read what Women who have attended previous Intensives have said at
www.sm-arts.com/intensives/testimony.html

To know more about my work, sign my guestbook to receive my newsletter www.sm-arts.com/cleoform/newsletter.html

In leather pride, with heart,

Cleo

Cleo Dubois Academy of SM arts
www.sm-arts.com

Time:

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Location:

Three Dollar Bill Cafe 1800 Market LGBT Center

Description:

General SFboL Club Meeting: mostly social for club members to meet with each other, for newcomers to meet with the club and serves as a touchstone for club business. SFboL is open to all genders, adults 18 years and older. Meet Every third Saturday of the month.

Time:

6:00pm

Location:

Chaps Bar San Francisco - 1225 Folsom between 8th

Description:

Get up off your ass. Get off that damn computer. Get geared up. Go out. Find some men. MEN IN GEAR now gathering every Saturday night at Chaps Bar San Francisco. No microphones, no fundraisers, no contests, no cover. Drink specials for anybody in gear: $2 Bud or Bud Light bottles, $2.50 for any shot with a beer (up to $8). Dirty - sexy music, and soon to announce a full time Saturday night bootblack.

Time:

8:00pm - 11:50pm

Location:

SF Citadel - 1277 Mission St. (at 9th), SF

Description:

SF Citadel Open Dungeon Party
Doors are open for new entries from 8pm-10pm, stay and play until 1:00am.
Admission: $25 w/ Citadel Membership ($10/year)

Join us in the city's premier play space! We'll provide play structures, safer sex supplies, scene music, munchies, water ... and ambiance. You bring your implements of choice, and your hot energy!

For work exchange (a volunteer shifts earns you free entry!), contact sfcitadelvolunteers@gmail.com

Lockers are available to store your stuff and use of the lockers is free - bring your own lock or buy one from us!

Time:

8:00am - 7:00pm

Location:

SF Citadel

Description:

Make your Scenes Soar! Gain Confidence and Feel the Power!
Explore the Heat, Heart and Spirit of BDSM!

Cleo Dubois' Academy of SM Arts and Eve Minax
present this intimate hands-on course at the SF Citadel for the sixth year, limited to 9 students.

The weekend starts at the Meet and Greet and first class at a private SOMA residence on Fri November 14, continues Sat November 15, 11 AM- 7 PM and Sun November 16, 11 AM- 10 PM.

Teachers: Cleo Dubois & Eve Minax with the assistance of Selina Raven and local BDSM educators.

Visit: www.sm-arts.com

Apply Now! Email your the application at www.sm-arts.com/intensives/form-women.html to CleoDubois@sm-arts.com

--Read what Women who have attended previous Intensives have said at
www.sm-arts.com/intensives/testimony.html

To know more about my work, sign my guestbook to receive my newsletter www.sm-arts.com/cleoform/newsletter.html

In leather pride, with heart,

Cleo

Cleo Dubois Academy of SM arts
www.sm-arts.com

Time:

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location:

Meeting place changes -- see Website.

Description:

Defenders/SF Monthly Meeting
Pot-luck dinner precedes meeting.
Visit our web site for more information, and to join our mailing list.
www.sfdefenders.org

Time:

7:30pm - 9:20pm

Location:

SF Citadel - 1277 Mission St. (at 9th), SF

Description:

SF D/s Discussion Group
7:30pm-9:15pm; doors open at 7:00pm
Requested donation $5-$15 to support Citadel

Bring a brown bag dinner and join us at the SF Citadel for a directed discussion, held in a spirit of fellowship and mutual respect, on matters pertaining to Dominance and submission. Moderated by Eric Arkouda, this monthly event is a product of the 10-12 participants who bring a variety of backgrounds, views, topics, and questions to the discussion. This discussion is open to anyone 18 years or older having a sincere, positive, personal interest in D/s; participants need not be members of the Society of Janus. All roles, genders, gender identifications, and orientations are welcome.
RSVP REQUIRED - see www.sfcitadel.org for details.

Location:

Blow Buddies, Upstairs Meeting Room, 933 Harrison

Description:

Leathermen's Discussion Group Program @ Blow Buddies, Upstairs Meeting Room, 933 Harrison (between 5th and 6th Sts.), San Francisco.

For more about the location, see Blow Buddies Web Site.)

A community forum and panel discussion.
Event participation is expected to include mostly men.

Admission: Donation requested.
Doors open at 7 PM. Program begind at 7:30 PM

Leather or fetish attire is always welcome and encouraged. For more info, visit sfldg.org

Time:

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location:

Castro Meeting Room 18th And Castro Above B of A

Description:

The Inter Club Fund and the Leather Forum of San Francisco Meeting @ The Castro Community Meeting Room, Castro and 18th Street, above the Bank of America
The Leather Forum and the Inter Club Fund are a group of organizations and individuals in the leather community who create and support this online calendar, provide grants, and promote various leather activities during the year.
The meetings are structured around reviewing upcoming events and preparing for the activities of the group. Interested parties are welcome to attend.

Location:

San Francisco

Description:

Leather Traditions Presents:

A Weekend for Doms - Sharing Insights and Experience

The purpose of A Weekend for Doms is to provide a supportive environment to explore what it means to be a Dominant in the context of leather/BDSM.

The weekend will include workshops, forums and roundtable discussions led by experienced community leaders. There will be an emphasis on mentoring and sharing information as well as an opportunity for peer support.

A Weekend for Doms will be held on November 21-23, 2008 in San Francisco. Participation is limited to the first 25 approved applicants

Please go to http://www.leathertraditions.org/index.html for more information

Questions? Inquiries may be addressed to: Aweekendfordoms@leathertraditions.org

Time:

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Location:

Mark I Chester Studio

Description:

7:30-10pm: HOT DRAW!!! @ Mark I Chester Studio, 1229 Folsom St., San Francisco.
   Event participation is restricted to men only.
   Event sponsored by Mark I Chester.
   The HOT DRAW!!! Sketch is a drop-in drawing group focused on fetish, leather, gear, bondage and eroticism and is open to gay male sketchers and artists of all skill levels. Donation suggested. The group meets mostly on the 1st and 3rd Friday nights of the month. Call 415-621-6294 for reservation, and for more info, check mchester.best.vwh.net/draw.html
   For more info about the event, go to mchester.best.vwh.net/bondage.html.

Time:

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Location:

3543 18th Street, SF - The Women's Building

Description:

Monthly Program Info

♥ Programs are on the third Friday of every month at the Women's Building in San Francisco (3543 - 18th Street at Valencia)
♥ All women (and those whose gender self-identity is other than male) who are over 18 are welcome.
♥ Sign language interpreters are provided at all meetings.
♥ Door fees are $4 for members (including members of reciprocal organizations) and $10 for non-members. Please have your membership card or ID ready to speed entry.
♥ The program runs from 8:00 - 10:00pm and the doors open at 7:30pm.
♥ Out of respect for our presenters, latecomers are only admitted at the break, around 9pm.
♥ For more info check out the website at http://www.theexiles.org/program.html

Time:

8:00pm - 11:50pm

Location:

SF Citadel - 1277 Mission St. (at 9th), SF

Description:

SF Citadel Open Dungeon Party
Doors are open for new entries from 8pm-10pm, stay and play until 1:00am.
Admission: $25 w/ Citadel Membership ($10/year)

Join us in the city's premier play space! We'll provide play structures, safer sex supplies, scene music, munchies, water ... and ambiance. You bring your implements of choice, and your hot energy!

For work exchange (a volunteer shifts earns you free entry!), contact sfcitadelvolunteers@gmail.com

Lockers are available to store your stuff and use of the lockers is free - bring your own lock or buy one from us!

Location:

San Francisco

Description:

Leather Traditions Presents:

A Weekend for Doms - Sharing Insights and Experience

The purpose of A Weekend for Doms is to provide a supportive environment to explore what it means to be a Dominant in the context of leather/BDSM.

The weekend will include workshops, forums and roundtable discussions led by experienced community leaders. There will be an emphasis on mentoring and sharing information as well as an opportunity for peer support.

A Weekend for Doms will be held on November 21-23, 2008 in San Francisco. Participation is limited to the first 25 approved applicants

Please go to http://www.leathertraditions.org/index.html for more information

Questions? Inquiries may be addressed to: Aweekendfordoms@leathertraditions.org

Time:

6:00pm

Location:

Chaps Bar San Francisco - 1225 Folsom between 8th

Description:

Get up off your ass. Get off that damn computer. Get geared up. Go out. Find some men. MEN IN GEAR now gathering every Saturday night at Chaps Bar San Francisco. No microphones, no fundraisers, no contests, no cover. Drink specials for anybody in gear: $2 Bud or Bud Light bottles, $2.50 for any shot with a beer (up to $8). Dirty - sexy music, and soon to announce a full time Saturday night bootblack.

Time:

8:00pm - 11:50pm

Location:

SF Citadel, 1277 Mission Street

Description:

Doors open 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Play until 1:00 AM. $20 Entry

Join experienced players in awesome, creative scenes. You’ll see guys dressed in leather, rubber, jocks, or just jeans and dark t-shirt. Some guys wear much less. Just dress appropriately for a men’s dungeon.

15 Association Members and guests over 21 of all experience levels are welcome, as are gay, bi and trans men of all ages shapes and colors. Please bring a picture ID. Bring your favorite play toys while you’re at it. Safe sex rules are enforced.

INVITATION ONLY. You can request your personal invitation at

http://www.the15association.org/Contacts/Cont.html

Location:

San Francisco

Description:

Leather Traditions Presents:

A Weekend for Doms - Sharing Insights and Experience

The purpose of A Weekend for Doms is to provide a supportive environment to explore what it means to be a Dominant in the context of leather/BDSM.

The weekend will include workshops, forums and roundtable discussions led by experienced community leaders. There will be an emphasis on mentoring and sharing information as well as an opportunity for peer support.

A Weekend for Doms will be held on November 21-23, 2008 in San Francisco. Participation is limited to the first 25 approved applicants

Please go to http://www.leathertraditions.org/index.html for more information

Questions? Inquiries may be addressed to: Aweekendfordoms@leathertraditions.org

Time:

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location:

Eros - 2051 Market St (near Church), San Francisco

Description:

The Ring @ EROS
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Entry is from 7 to 7:30 only, no late admission.
Requested donation of $1-2.

The Ring is an informational BDSM workshop for bisexual and gay men. The topic Nov. 24 will be Rope Bondage with Rope Master John.

Eros is located at 2051 Market Street, across from Safeway, near Church St. in San Francisco

For more information, contact info_sf_ring@yahoo.com.

Time:

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Location:

SF Citadel - 1277 Mission St., SF (at 9th)

Description:

Whip Works - A Singletail Monthly Workshop
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Cost: $10.00
Bring your whips to the S.F. Citadel for a fun evening of practice. Learn to get the most out of your whips and whip scenes by learning from others. The purpose of this gathering is to learn from acquire new skills, polish old ones and to learn from each other.
Whips: Any singletail, snake whip, Bullwhip or stock whip that has an Australian measurement of 6? or under. Loaner whips are available, but are subject to limitations - complete posting at www.sfcitadel.org.
SF Citadel - 1277 Mission St., SF (at 9th)

Time:

6:00pm

Location:

Chaps Bar San Francisco - 1225 Folsom between 8th

Description:

Get up off your ass. Get off that damn computer. Get geared up. Go out. Find some men. MEN IN GEAR now gathering every Saturday night at Chaps Bar San Francisco. No microphones, no fundraisers, no contests, no cover. Drink specials for anybody in gear: $2 Bud or Bud Light bottles, $2.50 for any shot with a beer (up to $8). Dirty - sexy music, and soon to announce a full time Saturday night bootblack.

Time:

8:00pm - 11:50pm

Location:

SF Citadel - 1277 Mission St. (at 9th), SF

Description:

SF Citadel Open Dungeon Party
Doors are open for new entries from 8pm-10pm, stay and play until 1:00am.
Admission: $25 w/ Citadel Membership ($10/year)

Join us in the city's premier play space! We'll provide play structures, safer sex supplies, scene music, munchies, water ... and ambiance. You bring your implements of choice, and your hot energy!

For work exchange (a volunteer shifts earns you free entry!), contact sfcitadelvolunteers@gmail.com

Lockers are available to store your stuff and use of the lockers is free - bring your own lock or buy one from us!