There's always a lot going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters. Get out and get some face-to-face, non-Facebook time!
THU 20
Rope Burn SF: Santa Gets Knotty! @ SF Catalyst
Rope burn is a group dedicated to creating a safe space for those interested in learning the art of rope restraint, every third Thursday of the month. It's not a workshop, but aimed to help people create connections and grow the queer rope community through sharing their knowledge and skills. They want this group to be a fun, sex-positive, relaxed, and informational space, open to all skill levels and sizes. $20 suggested donation, 1060 Folsom St., 7-10pm. https://goo.gl/EpHmY9
Kinky Karaoke @ OMG
The 3rd Thursday of the month OMG hosts a Kinky Karaoke night where you can wear your kink/fetish gear while singing or listening to others. Light BDSM play is allowed during the event (no full nudity or fluid exchange). 43 6th St., 8pm-2am. www.clubomgsf.com
FRI 21
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
Gear Party @ 442 Natoma
Gear play party (leather, rubber, harnesses, etc.) for gay men. 442 Natoma St., $15 (requires $5 membership), 10pm. www.442parties.com
WUHfff @ Powerhouse
The holidays are fast approaching and the Pedal Pups have presents for good and naughty pups alike. Celebrate the season in playful puppy style. DJ Jason Godfrey will be spinning. Break out your tinsel and holly and strut your stuff in their annual ugly Christmas jockstrap contest. Winner walks away with a cash prize. Door proceeds and shot sales benefit San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Team Pedal Pups. 1347 Folsom St., 10pm-2am. www.powerhousebar.com
WED 26
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
FRI 28
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
Gear Party @ 442 Natoma
Gear play party (leather, rubber, harnesses, etc.) for gay men. 442 Natoma St., $15 (requires $5 membership), 10pm. www.442parties.com
SAT 29
QTies: A Bay Area Queer & Trans Play Party @ Iron Giant Loft
A play party exclusively for queer, trans, genderfluid, genderqueer, and lesbian, gay, bi, and pansexual attendees. Come to a space where you're not the only one in the room, where you're as likely to encounter bi men hooking up as bi women, where femme invisibility is minimized (but all presentations are welcomed), and where trans bodies are celebrated. Alex and Liam lead a welcome circle where a room of strangers slowly opens up and winds up on the same page, having the opportunity to be seen, heard, and understood in new ways. $54, 1080 23rd St., Oakland, 7:30pm-12am. Tickets at https://goo.gl/eb2m12.
Frisky Pups: New Year's @ SF Catalyst
All sex-positive men, boys, and pups are invited for a sweaty night of debauchery. Fully equipped play space with BDSM equipment, fuck benches, beds, slings, puppy mats, and much more to help you unleash your primal instincts. Doors open at 8pm. All sex-positive, male-identified 18+ persons are invited. Snacks and drinks available. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at door. 1060 Folsom St., 8pm 8pm-1am. www.friskypups2018.eventbrite.com
Onyx Northwest "Wet Pecs Contest" with the 2019 BCC Men @ Powerhouse
The Men of Onyx team up with the Men of the 2019 Bare Chest Calendar to bring you the "Wet Pecs Contest". Just for fun! No Sash. No photo shoot. Only you, your wet pecs/chest (we'll do the honors), and $100, if you're the crowd favorite. Anyone may enter the contest. 1347 Folsom St., 6-9pm. www.onyxnorthwest.com
Stripped @ 415 10th
Stripped is back for Folsom. Pre-sale ticket purchase is encouraged, as it's likely to sell out. Lose inhibitions with locals, visitors, and porn stars alike, on one of those "only in SF" weekends where trouble abounds and the rules get thrown out at a private SoMa loft space. Chill lounge features DJ Trever Pearson; clothes check and dark room, porn industry special guests, early arrival recommended. $10-$15, 415 10th St., 10pm-3am. Tickets at https://goo.gl/uStqg2.
MON 31
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
FRI 4
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 queers for drinks at the happy hour event that happens every first Friday of the month. There will be a voter registration table. So please spread the word. If you know anyone interested in registering, direct them to the table at the event. The table will be at each happy hour over the next several months. 398 12th St., 6-9pm. 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
Gear Party @ 442 Natoma
Gear play party (leather, rubber, harnesses, etc.) for gay men. 442 Natoma St., $15 (requires $5 membership), 10pm. www.442parties.com