Leather Events, March 28 – April 14, 2019

From bar events to sober meetings, caf� chats to seriously sexy settings, there's always a lot going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.

THURSDAY 28
Improv for Naughty Play @ Wicked Grounds Annex
Have you ever been ready in a scene, fully decked out in a sexy costume with your partner, but had trouble making up words to say? Then this workshop is perfect! After a short introduction we will explore improv exercises to build and develop skills that you can bring back to your own scenes. Character play builds upon words you can bring. These are exercises start you on road to the right sexy words for your scene. Class participation is highly encouraged. $15-$35 (see website), 293 8th St., 7-9:30pm. www.wickedgrounds.com

FRIDAY 29
Beards & Booze @ The Edge
This weekly happy hour event is for bearded guys and the men 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

SATURDAY 30
Big Bro / Little Bro 2019 Pledges Revealed @ Powerhouse
Meet the Onyx Northwest Pledge Class of 2019. 1347 Folsom St., 6-9pm. www.onyxnorthwest.com

Frisky Pups: Year of the Pig @ SF Catalyst
It's the Year of the Pig! See how piggy you can get. Whether you are a pup who likes to hump everyone in sight or a man who likes to tame them, this party is for you. You might be a good boy during the day, but at night it's time to roam free. A sex-positive space for men, boys, and pups to enjoy a sweaty night of debauchery. Fully equipped play space with BDSM equipment, benches, beds, slings, puppy mats, and more. Doors open 8pm. All sex-positive, male-identified 18+ are invited. Snacks and drinks available. $15 in advance, $20 at door at https://goo.gl/d5tAfR. 1060 Folsom St., 8pm-1am. www.sfcatalyst.org

MONDAY 1
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

Kink 101 @ Wicked Grounds Annex
Connecting with the Queer Kink Scene in SF: new to the local public scene? Curious about how to connect with other LGBTQI+ kinksters? This Kink 101 class gives you the basics on the San Francisco BDSM/ leather 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 want to connect with other queer kinksters. This is a quick orientation to the local kink scene. This session is perfect for folks who are making their first brave steps into the San Francisco kink scene. $15-$35, 289 8th St., 7-9pm. www.wickedgrounds.com

FRIDAY 5
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 Queer/Leather Happy Hour @ SF Eagle
Join queer leather folks for drinks at the happy hour event that happens every first Friday of the month. 398 12th St., 6-9pm. www.sf-eagle.com

Stank @ Powerhouse
Leave your pits intact. Leave the deodorant at home for the ripe pit contest after midnight. $5 at door (free with weekend pass/wristband from Leather Alliance Weekend). 1347 Folsom St., 10pm-2am. www.powerhousebar.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