Friday, August 1

San Francisco

What: Abduction Fantasy Scenes, with Uncle Abdul
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: 1-2pm
Cost: $20
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: Men of Discipline night
Where: Chaps II Bar, 1225 Folsom betw. 8th & 9th
When: first Fridays, 6pm-2am
For more info: http://www.ChapsBarSanFrancisco.com

What: Hot Draw! Drawing group (men only)
Where: Mark I Chester Studio, 1229 Folsom St.
When: usually 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:15-10pm
RSVP: 415-621-6294
For more info: http://markichester.com/hotdraw

What: Scat Men informal gathering
Where: Eagle Tavern, 386 12th St. (at Harrison)
When: first Fridays, 9pm

What: BENT: Play Party for youth (ages 18-39)
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: first Friday every other month, 9pm-2am
Cost: $20
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

East Bay

What: East Bay Trinity Munch
Where: Denny's, 5280 Mowry Ave, Fremont
When: every other Fridays, 8pm
Contact: eastbaytrinitygroup@yahoogroups.com

South Bay

What: Southern Cross Friday "Usual Suspects" Munch
Where: Baker's Square, 5055 Almaden Expwy, at Highway 85, San Jose
When: every Friday, 6-8pm
For more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Southern_Cross/

What: SCCLA Bar Schmooze
Where: Renegades Bar, 501 W. Taylor St. (corner of Coleman), San Jose
When: first Fridays, 9-11pm
Contact: info@sccleather.org

Fresno

What: Freaky Friday benefit, with EZ and SLE-Z
Where: The Den, 4538 E. Belmont
When: first Fridays, 6pm onward
Contact: 519-255-3213
For more info: http://www.denfresno.com

Sacramento

What: Leather Night
Where: The Bolt, 2560 Boxwood
When: every Friday, 5pm-1am
For more info: http://www.sacbolt.com

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Stockton Munch
Where: location varies, e-mail for latest info
When: first Friday, 7-10pm
Contact: stocktonmunch@yahoo.com

Saturday, August 2

San Francisco

What: Iron Dom contest
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: 2:30-6pm. Contestants make toys 2:30-4:30pm; contest starts 5pm.
Cost: Contest & Lunch: $25. Contest only: $20
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: Men in Gear
Where: Chaps II Bar, 1225 Folsom betw. 8th & 9th
When: every Saturday, 6pm-2am
For more info: http://www.ChapsBarSanFrancisco.com

What: Open Play Party
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: 8pm-1am; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $25
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: Bearracuda men's dance
Where: Deco, 510 Larkin (at Turk)
When: first & third Saturdays, 9pm-3am
For more info: http://www.bearracuda.com

What: Hot Boots & BLUF (Breeches & Leather Uniform Fanclub) party
Where: Eagle Tavern, 386 12th St. (at Harrison)
When: first Saturdays, 10pm onward
For more info: http://www.hotboots.com

South Bay

What: Single Tail Techniques workshop
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: 5-7pm
RSVP: events@edges.biz
For more info: http://www.edges.biz

What: Backdrop Club members' dinner party
Where: Mountain View
When: first Saturdays; meet at 8pm, dinner at local restaurant, followed by socializing at the club
Cost: $25 singles, $40 couples
RSVP: 650-965-4499
For more info: http://www.backdrop.net

Fresno

What: Golden State Bears Beer Bash & Wet T-shirt contest
Where: The Den, 4538 E. Belmont
When: first Saturdays, 6pm onward
Contact: 519-255-3213
For more info: http://www.denfresno.com

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Martinez Munch
Where: Cue & Brew, 1029 Arnold Way, Martinez
When: first Saturdays, 3pm
Cost: Pool table rental $6/hour
Contact: katlooking4one@yahoo.com

Sunday, August 3

San Francisco

What: "Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!" Women's Rope Social, with Two Knotty Boys
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission
When: 2-6pm
Cost: $5
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: Golden Gate Guards Beer Bust
Where: Eagle Tavern, 386 12th St. (at Harrison)
When: first Sundays, 4-8pm
Contact: eventinfo@ggguards.com
For more info: http://www.ggguards.com

What: "Sunday Cruise"
Where: Chaps II Bar, 1225 Folsom betw. 8th & 9th
When: every Sunday, 6pm-2am
For more info: http://www.ChapsBarSanFrancisco.com

What: Society of Janus Orientation
Where: email for exact location
When: 4-6:30pm
Cost: $5
RSVP: 48 hours in advance to orientation@soj.org
For more info: http://www.soj.org

East Bay

What: The Exiles business meeting
Where: Marxist Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave
When: first Sundays, 5-7pm
For more info: http://www.theexiles.org

South Bay

What: PROverts Brunch Munch
Where: Denny's, 2077 North 1st St, San Jose
When: First Sundays, noon-3pm
Contact: email Tender at tenderflesh@hotmail.com
For more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MAsTSCC
For more info: mastscc@blogspot.com

Fresno

What: Golden State Bears monthly meeting
Where: The Den, 4538 E. Belmont
When: first Sundays, 1pm
Contact: 519-255-3213
For more info: http://www.denfresno.com

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: FSMG (First Sunday Meeting Group) munch
Where: Email for location in the Ukiah area
When: first Sundays, 11am.
Contact: Mark at mark695@gmail.com

Monday, August 4

San Francisco

What: Golden Gate Guards Business Meeting
Where: Julie's Supper Club, 1123 Folsom
When: first Mondays; 7:30-8:30pm closed session, 8:30-9:30pm open to all
Contact: (415) 864-1222
For more info: http://www.ggguards.com

What: SF Rope Bondage Peer Workshop
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission
When: first Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm
Cost: $5-10 requested donation
For more info: http://www.sfrope.org

East Bay

What: Alameda County Leather Corps (ACLC) Board meeting
Where: The Lighthouse LGBT Center, 1217 "A" St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd), Hayward
When: first Mondays, 7pm
Contact: info@acleather.org
For more info: http://www.acleather.org

What: East Bay Munch
Where: Denny's, 5280 Mowry Ave., Fremont
When: first Mondays, 7:30pm

South Bay

What: smOdyssey Munch
Where: back room of Denny's, 2077 North First St., San Jose, (408) 436-8481
When: first & third Mondays; new folks 7pm, regulars 7:30pm, until 9:30pm
Contact: munches@smodyssey.com
For more info: http://www.smOdyssey.com

Santa Cruz

What: Santa Cruz Munch
Where: Denny's, 1515 Ocean St., Santa Cruz. Look for either a Bat or Godzilla on our table.
When: every Monday, 7:30pm
Contact: BatMunch@castlewalker.com or scmunch@pacbell.net

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Eureka Munch
Where: Chapala's Caf?Old Town Eureka 201 2nd & D Streets, 2nd floor, Eureka, (707) 443-9514
When: first Mondays at 6:30 pm
Contact: Hostess Kris, at wickedpxy@yahoo.com

Tuesday, August 5

San Francisco

What: "Safeword" 12 Step Kinky recovery group
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission
When: every Tuesday, 6:30-8pm

What: Sex Parties 101: An Introduction for All Women
Where: Good Vibrations, 1620 Polk St (at Sacramento)
When: 8-10pm
Cost: $25 if pre-registered, $30 for drop-ins Reservations: 415-345-0400
For more info: http://www.goodvibes.com

What: Sinister Swing
Where: The Cat Club, 1190 Folsom St.
When: every Tuesday, 9pm onward
Contact: 415-703-8965
For more info: http://tribe.net/swinggoth

South Bay

What: Yoga for Kinks
Where: Billy deFrank Center, 938 The Alameda, San Jose
When: every Tuesday, 5:30-6:45pm
Cost: $12-$15 sliding scale
Contact: classes@smodyssey.com
For more info: http://www.smodyssey.com/node/11

Sacramento

What: Sacramento Dommes Munch
Where: Round Table Pizza, Sutter Square Galleria, 2915 K St.
When: first Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Contact: groups.yahoo.com/group/sacramento_Dommes/
For more info: http://www.sacramentodommes.com

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Dungeons & Dreams Vacaville/Fairfield Munch
Where: Perfect Blend Coffee House, 401 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville
When: every Tuesday, 7-9pm
Contact: penny_dreams@yahoo.com

Wednesday, August 6

San Francisco

What: Leathermen's Discussion Group
Where: Blow Buddies, 933 Harrison St.
When: first & third Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm
Contact: (415) 820-1598, info@sfldg.org
For more info: http://www.sfldg.org

What: Dykes on Bikes
Where: The Castro Country Club, 4058 18th St.
When: first Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm
Contact: president@dykesonbikes.org
For more info: http://www.sfwmc.org or http://www.dykesonbikes.org

What: Bondage-a-Go Go
Where: Glas Kat Supperclub, 520 4th St.
When: every Wednesday, 9:30pm-2:30am
For more info: http://www.bondage-a-go-go.com

South Bay

What: Palo Alto/Sunnyvale Munch
Where: Denny's, 311 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, 408-245-7720
When: every Wednesday, 8-10pm
For more info: http://www.themunch.org

Sacramento

What: Transitions Munch (focus on the newcomer)
Where: Carrows Restaurant, 2800 J St.
When: first & third Wednesdays, 7-9pm
Contact: dragonheart4t@yahoo.com
For more info: http://www.geocities.com/dragonheart4t/Transitions.html

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Leather Disco, with DJ
Where: Russian River Resort, 16390 4th St., Guerneville
When: every Wednesday, 9pm-midnight
For more info: http://www.russianriverresort.com

Thursday, August 7

San Francisco

What: Beginner's Workshop Series, with Angela & Iain
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission
When: first Thursdays, 7:30-10:30pm
Cost: $15-$25, sliding scale
Contact: EduKink@yahoogroups.com
For more info: http://edukink.org

What: CDXL 'Outlaw' Party
Where: 440 Castro Bar, 440 Castro St.
When: every Thursday, 9pm onward
Contact: 415-621-8732
For more info: http://www.the440.com

South Bay

What: Santa Clara County Leather Association (SCCLA) Social & Meeting
Where: Billy deFrank Center, 938 The Alameda, San Jose
When: first Thursdays, 7:30-9pm
Contact: info@sccleather.org
For more info: http://www.sccleather.org

What: Pizza & a Movie at the Backdrop Club
Where: Mountain View
When: first Thursdays, 8pm onwards
RSVP: 650-965-4499
For more info: http://www.backdrop.net

Sacramento

What: Sacramento Valley Leathercorps educational program
Where: Geery Theatre, 22nd & "L" St.
When: first Thursdays, 7:30-9:30pm
Cost: members free; non-members $10
For more info: http://www.svlclub.org

Thursday, August 7- Sunday, August 10

Northern California

What: Leather Levi Weekend "Twisted Summer Camp"
Where: Northern California Retreat Center, Saratoga Springs (2 1/2 hours west of Sacramento & 2 1/2 hours north of the Bay Area)
Cost: $199-$285
Contact: registration@leatherlevi.org
For more info: http://www.leatherlevi.org

Friday, August 8

San Francisco

What: Hot Boots party
Where: Chaps II Bar, 1225 Folsom betw. 8th & 9th
When: second Fridays, 6pm-2am
For more info: http://www.hotboots.com

What: Screwup Monthly Program
Where: Femina Potens, 1299 Market St (near 15th & Sanchez)
When: second Fridays, 7-9:30pm
Cost: $0-$5 donation; no one turned away for lack of money
Contact: screwup@screwup.info
For more info: http://screwup.info/

What: Monthly All-Male Dungeon Party
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St
When: 8pm-1am; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $25
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

South Bay

What: Southern Cross Friday "Usual Suspects" Munch
Where: Baker's Square, 5055 Almaden Expwy, at Highway 85, San Jose
When: every Friday, 6-8pm
For more info: groups.yahoo.com/group/Southern_Cross/

Fresno

What: Leather & Uniform Night
Where: The Den, 4538 E. Belmont
When: every Friday, 7pm onward
Contact: 519-255-3213
For more info: http://www.denfresno.com

Sacramento

What: Leather Night
Where: The Bolt, 2560 Boxwood
When: every Friday, 5pm-1am
For more info: http://www.sacbolt.com

What: Sacramento Valley Leathermen discussion group
Where: Lambda Center, 1927 L St., 916-442-0185
When: second Fridays, 7pm
For more info: http://www.svlclub.orgsvlhome.htm

Saturday, August 9

San Francisco

What: Society of Janus San Francisco Munch
Where: Thirsty Bear, 661 Howard
When: second Saturdays, Noon-2pm
For more info: http://www.soj.org/munch.html

What: Men in Gear
Where: Chaps II Bar, 1225 Folsom betw. 8th & 9th
When: every Saturday, 6pm-2am
For more info: http://www.ChapsBarSanFrancisco.com

What: Krewe de Kinque Full Moon Contest/Party
Where: New Metro Bar, 2124 Market
When: second Saturdays, 7-11pm
For more info: http://sfkinque.com/index.html

What: Writers With Drinks
Where: The Make Out Room, 3225 22nd St. betw Mission & Valencia
When: second Saturdays, 7:30-9:30pm
Cost: $3 to $5 sliding scale
For more info: http://www.writerswithdrinks.com

What: Women's Play party
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: 8pm-1am; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $25
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: Rope: Burn, with Mike West
Where: Mission/SOMA District, San Francisco
When: 9pm
Cost: $40 single, $60 couple, tix at Brown Paper Tickets
For more info: http://tiedoutwest.com2008/05/02/ropeburn_080909/

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: ChicoBD_SMunch
Where: email for location
When: second Saturdays, 2-4pm
Contact: andei_ca@yahoo.com
For more info: ChicoBD_SMunch-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Saturday, August 9-Sunday, August 10

Santa Cruz

What: 12th Annual Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk & Gilroy Gardens Weekend, w/ Bears of SF & Sacramento Bears
Where: Santa Cruz and Gilroy
When: 11am-5pm both days
RSVP: at website
For more info: http://www.bosf.orgwoof/home

Sunday, August 10

San Francisco

What: Lady Thorn's S/M Flea Market
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St
When: 2-5pm
Cost: $5
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: Men's Spanking Party
Where: Power Exchange, 74 Otis St.
When: second Sundays, 1-7pm
Contact: Spank Master Bill at 415-864-2766, SanFranParty@Yahoo.com
For more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SanFranParty

What: "Respect:" women's dance
Where: Rouge, 1500 Broadway, of Polk
When: second Sundays, 4-9pm
Cost: $10
For more info: http://www.pagehodel.com

What: "Sunday Cruise"
Where: Chaps II Bar, 1225 Folsom betw. 8th & 9th
When: every Sunday, 6pm-2am
For more info: http://www.ChapsBarSanFrancisco.com

What: Fandango Play Party
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St
When: 6:30pm-midnight
Cost: $25
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

South Bay

What: smOdyssey Educational event
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: 2-5pm
For more info: http://www.smodyssey.com

What: smOdyssey Board Meeting
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: usually second Sundays, 6:30pm
For more info: http://www.smodyssey.com

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: SSMG (Second Sunday Meeting Group) munch
Where: Round Table Pizza Montgomery Village, Corner of Magowan & Sonoma Aves, Santa Rosa
When: second Sundays, 11:15am
Contact: 4thtuesdaymunch-owner@yahoogroups.com

Monday, August 11

San Francisco

What: MAN (Member Appreciation Night) Party
Where: Blow Buddies, 933 Harrison
When: 7pm-1am; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $6 for existing members, $12 for new
Contact: 415-777-HEAD
For more info: http://www.blowbuddies.com

What: BDSM/Polyamory Discussion Group
Where: SFCitadel, 1277 Mission
When: usually second Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm
Cost: $5-$15 sliding scale
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: The Ring, men's bondage discussion group
Where: Club Eros community room, 2051 Market St.
When: second & fourth Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm; 2nd Monday demo, 4th Monday discussion
For more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sf_ring

Santa Cruz

What: Santa Cruz Munch
Where: Denny's, 1515 Ocean St., Santa Cruz. Look for either a Bat or Godzilla on our table.
When: every Monday, 7:30pm
Contact: BatMunch@castlewalker.com or scmunch@pacbell.net

Tuesday, August 12

San Francisco

What: "Safeword" 12 Step Kinky recovery group
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: every Tuesday, 6:30-8pm

What: Submissive Safe Space: A Discussion Group
Where: Stormy Leather, 1158 Howard
When: second Tuesdays, 7:15-9:15pm Info/
RSVP: phoenixkali@gmail.com

What: Guide to Anal Pleasure for Men & Women
Where: Good Vibrations, 1620 Polk St (at Sacramento)
When: 8-10pm
Cost: $25 if pre-registered, $30 for drop-ins Reservations: 415-345-0400
For more info: http://www.goodvibes.com

What: Sinister Swing
Where: The Cat Club, 1190 Folsom
When: every Tuesday, 9pm onward
Contact: 415-703-8965
For more info: tribe.net/swinggoth

North Bay

What: Marin Munch
Where: La Toscana (private area in back of dining room), 3751 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael
When: second Tuesdays, 7pm
For more info: http://www.marinmunch.com

South Bay

What: Yoga for Kinks
Where: Billy deFrank Center, 938 The Alameda, San Jose
When: every Tuesday, 5:30-6:45pm
Cost: $12-$15 sliding scale
Contact: classes@smodyssey.com
For more info: http://www.smodyssey.com/node/11

What: SMACK (San Mateans Are Caring Kinksters) Munch
Where: Peter's Caf?#10 El Camino Real, Millbrae
When: second & fourth Tuesdays, 7:30pm
Contact: SMACK_Dinner@hotmail.com or Gari7@ix.netcom.com

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Vallejo Munch
Where: Denny's, 250 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo
When: second Tuesdays, 7pm
Contact: Painslave2@aol.com

What: Dungeons & Dreams Vacaville/Fairfield Munch
Where: Perfect Blend Coffee House, 401 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville
When: every Tuesday, 7-9pm
Contact: penny_dreams@yahoo.com

Wednesday, August 13

San Francisco

What: Pony/Animal Role Play Munch
Where: Sparky's Diner, 242 Church St. Look for the plush pony head.
When: second Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm
For more info: http://www.the-stampede.com/munch.html

What: Abduction Fantasy Scenes, with Uncle Abdul
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St
When: 7-10pm
Cost: $20
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: Golden Shower Buddies
Where: Blow Buddies, 933 Harrison
When: second Wednesdays 8pm-1am, doors close at11pm
Cost: $12 for members
Contact: 415-777-HEAD
For more info: http://www.blowbuddies.com

What: Bondage-a-Go Go
Where: Glas Kat Supperclub, 520 4th St.
When: every Wednesday, 9:30pm-2:30am
For more info: http://www.bondage-a-go-go.com

South Bay

What: South Bay Girl Talk: Women-Only Discussion Group
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: second Wednesdays, 7-9 pm
Contact: bradaigh.holt@earthlink.net
For more info: http://www.edges.biz

What: Palo Alto/Sunnyvale Munch
Where: Denny's, 311 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, 408-245-7720
When: every Wednesday, 8-10pm
For more info: http://www.themunch.org

What: X Group Young Peoples' BDSM Discussion Group (ages 19-35)
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: second Wednesdays, 8-10pm
Contact: discuss@smodyssey.com or events@smodyssey.com
For more info: http://www.smodyssey.com

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Leather Disco, with DJ
Where: Russian River Resort, 16390 4th St., Guerneville
When: every Wednesday, 9pm-midnight
For more info: http://www.russianriverresort.com

Thursday, August 14

San Francisco

What: Two-handed Flogging: Padeia playshop with Angela & Iain
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission
When: usually second Thursdays, 7:30-10:30pm
Cost: $20-$25, sliding scale
Contact: EduKink@yahoogroups.com
For more info: http://edukink.orgmain.htm

What: CDXL 'Outlaw' Party
Where: 440 Castro Bar, 440 Castro St.
When: every Thursday, 9pm onward
Contact: 415-621-8732
For more info: http://www.the440.com

East Bay

What: ACLC (Alameda County Leather Corps) General Assembly
Where: The Lighthouse LGBT Center, 1217 "A" St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd), Hayward
When: second Thursdays, 7:30-9:30pm
Contact: info@acleather.org
For more info: http://www.acleather.org

South Bay

What: SCCLA Dinner Schmooze
Where: Sonoma Chicken Coop, 31 N. Market St. & San Pedro Square, San Jose
When: second Thursdays, 8-10pm
Contact: info@sccleather.org
For more info: http://www.sccleather.org

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Monterey Roving Munch
Where: different each month; this month it's Lunch Brunch at Central Texas Barbeque, Castroville
When: second Thursdays, 1pm (usually 7pm)
Contact: myywayy@yahoo.com

Friday, August 15

San Francisco

What: B&B Corps hosts "Uniform Night"
Where: Chaps II Bar, 1225 Folsom betw. 8th & 9th
When: third Fridays, 6pm-2am
For more info: http://www.ChapsBarSanFrancisco.com

What: Hot Draw! Drawing group (men only)
Where: Mark I Chester Studio, 1229 Folsom St.
When: usually 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:15-10pm
RSVP: 415-621-6294
For more info: http://markichester.com/hotdraw

What: Fire Cupping & Other Medical Play, Exiles workshop w/ Jesse Duran (women only)
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th St. at Valencia
When: third Fridays, 8-10:30pm
Cost: $4 members, $10 non-members
For more info: http://www.theexiles.org/events

What: Master's Den: Casino
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: 8pm-1am; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $25
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

East Bay

What: East Bay Trinity Munch
Where: Denny's, 5280 Mowry Ave, Fremont
When: every other Fridays, 8pm
Contact: eastbaytrinitygroup@yahoogroups.com

South Bay

What: Southern Cross Friday "Usual Suspects" Munch
Where: Baker's Square, 5055 Almaden Expwy at Highway 85, San Jose
When: every Friday, 6-8pm
For more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Southern_Cross/

What: Members Play Party
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: 7:30 Orientation; 8pm-1am party; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $20 members; $25 guests
RSVP: events@edges.biz
For more info: http://www.edges.biz

What: Backdrop Club open play party
Where: Mountain View
When: usually third Fridays, 8pm onwards
Cost: $15 singles, $25 couples RSVP req'd: 650-965-4499
For more info: http://www.backdrop.net

Fresno

What: "Bear Frenzy XIV" Meet & Greet
Where: The Den, 4538 E. Belmont
When: 7-11pm
Contact: 519-255-3213
For more info: http://www.denfresno.com

Sacramento

What: Leather Night
Where: The Bolt, 2560 Boxwood
When: every Friday, 5pm-1am
For more info: http://www.sacbolt.com

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Fortuna HBDSMC Munch
Where: Pepper's Restaurant, 703 S Fortuna Blvd, Fortuna, 707-725-5580
When: third Fridays, 7pm-9:30pm
Contact: humboldtbdsm@yahoogroups.com
For more info: http://humboldtbdsm.tripod.com

Saturday, August 16

San Francisco

What: Defenders of SF leather munch
Where: Three Dollar Bill Cafe, 1800 Market St.
When: third Saturdays, noon
Contact: 415-503-1532, http://www.threedollarbill.com
For more info: http://www.sfdefenders.org

What: Bears Of San Francisco Beverage Benefit
Where: Lone Star, 1354 Harrison St. betw. 9th & 10th
When: third Saturdays, 3-7pm
Cost: $8 members, $9 non-members
For more info: http://www.bosf.orgwoof/home

What: Butch-Femme Social
Where: Eagle Tavern, 398 12th St. (at Harrison)
When: usually third Saturdays, 3-7pm
Contact: butchfemmesocials@yahoo.com

What: San Francisco Boys of Leather
Where: Three Dollar Bill Cafe, 1800 Market St.
When: third Saturdays, 4-5pm
Contact: 415-503-1532, http://www.threedollarbill.com
For more info: http://www.sfbol.org

What: Men in Gear
Where: Chaps II Bar, 1225 Folsom betw. 8th & 9th
When: every Saturday, 6pm-2am
For more info: http://www.ChapsBarSanFrancisco.com

What: Dykes on Bikes
Where: Eagle Tavern, 398 12th St. (at Harrison)
When: third Saturdays, 7:30-9:30pm
Contact: president@dykesonbikes.org
For more info: http://www.sfwmc.org

What: Open Play Party
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: 8pm-1am; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $25
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: Bearracuda men's dance
Where: Deco, 510 Larkin (at Turk)
When: first & third Saturdays, 9pm-3am
For more info: http://www.bearracuda.com/home.html

South Bay

What: "Hot August Nights" Play Party
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: 8pm-1am party; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $20 members; $25 guests
RSVP: events@edges.biz
For more info: http://www.edges.biz

Fresno

What: Bear Frenzy XIV & Mr. CA Bear Title contest
Where: The Den, 4538 E. Belmont
When: 8pm onward
For more info: http://www.goldenstatebears.org/1bearfrenzy.html

Sacramento

What: Leather in Common women's munch
Where: Hamburger Patty's, at 1630 J St.
When: third Saturdays, 3pm
Contact: Rochelle at rochellethecute@yahoo.com

What: Pleasure Bound monthly play party
Where: Sacramento area
When: third Saturdays Email at website
For more info: http://www.pleasurebound.org

Sunday, August 17

San Francisco

What: Dykes on Bikes area ride
Contact: ridecoordinator@dykesonbikes.org

What: SF Leather Forum Beer Bust
Where: Eagle Tavern, 386 12th St. (at Harrison)
When: 3-6pm
Cost: $10 for food & beverage
For more info: http://sfleathercalendar.com

What: "Sunday Cruise"
Where: Chaps II Bar, 1225 Folsom betw. 8th & 9th
When: every Sunday, 6pm-2am
For more info: http://www.ChapsBarSanFrancisco.com

What: Liquid Munch
Where: Jade Bar, 650 Gough St. (near McAllister)
When: third Sundays, 8pm Contact. Paul, at pinverarity@yahoo.com

East Bay

What: Another Look at Flogging, with PantherProwlS
Where: private home in Crockett
When: 3-5pm
Cost: $10
RSVP req'd: classallen@yahoo.com

North Bay

What: North Bay Group Munch
Where: The Apple Box, 224 B St., Petaluma
When: third Sundays, 11:30am
Contact: jo@knot-working.com

South Bay

What: Monthly meeting of The Brotherhood
Where: San Jose
When: third Sundays, 1pm
For more info: http://www.thebrotherhoodsj.com

What: The B.A.D. Group of Atwater Munch
Where: El-Jarrito Restaurante, 2811 Shaffer Rd. Atwater
When: third Sundays, 1-4pm
Contact: call 209-357-0304, or email adashi_pagoda@yahoo.com

What: Dungeon cleaning
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: third Sundays, hours vary
Cost: free event pass in exchange for your help
Contact: the Domestic Guru at domestic@edges.biz

What: The DS in the Middle: D/s discussion group
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: 5-7pm
Cost: $0-$5 sliding scale
Contact: discuss@smodyssey.com

Fresno

What: "Bear Frenzy XIV" Brunch
Where: Yosemite Falls Cafe, 4278 W. Ashlan
When: 11am-1pm
For more info: http://www.goldenstatebears.org/1bearfrenzy.html

Monday, August 18

San Francisco

What: Defenders of Leather monthly meeting
Where: location changes, check website for details
When: third Mondays, 7pm
For more info: http://www.sfdefenders.org

What: SF D/s discussion group
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: third Mondays, 7:30-9:15pm
Cost: $5-$15 donation for the Citadel
RSVP: to EArkouda@mailworks.org or SFDsDG@yahoogroups.com a week in advance
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

East Bay

What: San Pablo/El Cerrito Munch
Where: Carrows Restaurant, Del Norte Plaza, 6120 Potrero Ave, El Cerrito
When: third Mondays, 7-10pm

South Bay

What: smOdyssey Munch
Where: back room of Denny's, 2077 North First St., San Jose, (408) 436-8481
When: first & third Mondays; new folks 7pm, regulars 7:30pm, until 9:30pm
Contact: munches@smodyssey.com
For more info: http://www.smOdyssey.com

Fresno

What: Knights of Malta meeting
Where: Carrow's Restaurant, 4280 N. Blackstone Ave
When: third Mondays, 6:30pm
For more info: http://www.kofmfresno.com

Santa Cruz

What: Santa Cruz Munch
Where: Denny's, 1515 Ocean St., Santa Cruz. Look for either a Bat or Godzilla on our table.
When: every Monday, 7:30pm
Contact: BatMunch@castlewalker.com or scmunch@pacbell.net

Tuesday, August 19

San Francisco

What: "Safeword" 12 Step Kinky recovery group
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission
When: every Tuesday, 6:30-8pm

What: Inter-Club Fund of San Francisco, Board meeting
Where: Upstairs at Lone Star Saloon, 1354 Harrison St.
When: third Tuesdays, 7:30pm
For more info: http://www.4icf.org

What: Down & Dirty, with Madame Gina Grant
Where: Good Vibrations, 1620 Polk St. (at Sacramento)
When: 8-10 pm
Cost: $25 if pre-registered, $30 for drop-ins
RSVP: 415-345-0400 to reserve a seat.
For more info: http://www.goodvibes.com

What: Body Piercing, Myths & Realities, with Fakir Musafar
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission
When: 8-10pm
Cost: $20
To volunteer for piercing contact: fakir@fakir.org
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: Sinister Swing
Where: The Cat Club, 1190 Folsom St.
When: every Tuesday, 9pm onward
Contact: 415-703-8965
For more info: http://tribe.net/swinggoth

East Bay

What: Whippersnappers/TNG Munch (ages 18-35)
Where: Au Coquelet, 2000 University (at Milvia), Berkeley
When: third Tuesdays, 7-9pm
For more info: http://whippersnappers.tribe.net

South Bay

What: Yoga for Kinks
Where: Billy deFrank Center, 938 The Alameda, San Jose
When: every Tuesday, 5:30-6:45pm
Cost: $12-$15 sliding scale
Contact: classes@smodyssey.com
For more info: http://www.smodyssey.com/node/11

What: Rope Bondage Peer Workshop
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: third Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30pm
Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members
Contact: events@edges.biz
For more info: http://www.edges.biz

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Dungeons & Dreams Vacaville/Fairfield Munch
Where: Perfect Blend Coffee House, 401 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville
When: every Tuesday, 7-9pm
Contact: penny_dreams@yahoo.com

What: MBayKinksters munch
Where: The Whole Enchilada, Moss Landing. Ask for Gregg's table.
When: third Tuesdays, 7pm
For more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MBayKinksters/

Wednesday, August 20

San Francisco

What: Naughty Knitters (women only) craft gathering
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission
When: third Wednesdays, 7-9pm
Cost: $5 & food to share
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: Sisters Bingo
Where: Vets War Memorial, 401 Van Ness Ave at McAllister, 2nd floor
When: third Wednesdays, 7-10pm
Cost: $15-$40; tix avail online at Brown Paper Tickets; in person at All American Boy, 463 Castro St
For more info: http://sistersbingo.com/calendar.html

What: Leathermen's Discussion Group
Where: Blow Buddies, 933 Harrison St.
When: first & third Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm
Contact: (415) 820-1598, info@sfldg.org
For more info: http://www.sfldg.org

What: Bondage-a-Go Go
Where: Glas Kat Supperclub, 520 4th St.
When: every Wednesday, 9:30pm-2:30am
For more info: http://www.bondage-a-go-go.com

South Bay

What: Palo Alto/Sunnyvale Munch
Where: Denny's, 311 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, 408-245-7720
When: every Wednesday, 8-10pm
For more info: http://www.themunch.org

Sacramento

What: Transitions Munch (focus on the newcomer)
Where: Carrows Restaurant, 2800 J St.
When: first & third Wednesdays, 7-9pm
Contact: dragonheart4t@yahoo.com
For more info: http://www.geocities.com/dragonheart4t/Transitions.html

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Leather Disco, with DJ
Where: Russian River Resort, 16390 4th St., Guerneville
When: every Wednesday, 9pm-midnight
For more info: http://www.russianriverresort.com

Thursday, August 21

San Francisco

What: Society of Janus Business Meeting
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: 7:30-9:30pm
For more info: >http://www.soj.org

What: SF Leather Forum meeting
Where: Eagle Tavern, 386 12th St. (at Harrison)
When: third Thursdays, 7:30pm
Contact: LeatherForum@SFLeatherCalendar.org

What: Eat-n-Beat Munch & Dungeon Party Munch: Shanghai China, 1559 Mission St at South Van Ness Party: Power Exchange, 74 Otis St.
When: third Thursdays, 7:30pm munch, 9pm party
Cost: separate checks for dinner; party is free if coming with the group
Contact: Munch RSVP's requested. Contact EduKink@yahoogroups.com
For more info: http://edukink.orgmain.html

What: Resist Me! Workshop with Stefanos
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission
When: 8-10pm
Cost: $10-$20 sliding scale
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: CDXL 'Outlaw' Party
Where: 440 Castro Bar, 440 Castro St.
When: every Thursday, 9pm onward
Contact: 415-621-8732
For more info: http://www.the440.com

Santa Cruz

What: X-Quis, Women's leather & S/M group meeting
When: third Thursdays, 7pm
Where: The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave
Contact: x.quis@yahoo.com

Friday, August 22

San Francisco

What: Open Play Party
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St
When: 8pm-1am; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $25
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

South Bay

What: Southern Cross Friday "Usual Suspects" Munch
Where: Baker's Square, 5055 Almaden Expwy, at Highway 85, San Jose
When: every Friday, 6-8pm
For more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Southern_Cross/

What: Members Play Party
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: 7:30 Orientation; 8pm-1am party; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $20 members; $25 guests
RSVP: events@edges.biz
For more info: http://www.edges.biz

Fresno

What: Leather & Uniform Night
Where: The Den, 4538 E. Belmont
When: every Friday, 7pm onward
Contact: 519-255-3213
For more info: http://www.denfresno.com

Sacramento

What: Leather Night
Where: The Bolt, 2560 Boxwood
When: every Friday, 5pm-1am
For more info: http://www.sacbolt.com

Saturday, August 23

San Francisco

What: South Bay Bears Beer Bust
Where: Lone Star Saloon, 1354 Harrison St.
When: fourth Saturdays, 3-7pm
For more info: http://www.southbaybears.org

What: Men in Gear
Where: Chaps II Bar, 1225 Folsom betw. 8th & 9th
When: every Saturday, 6pm-2am
For more info: http://www.ChapsBarSanFrancisco.com

What: Open Play Party
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: 8pm-1am; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $25
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

East Bay

What: Sistahs Steppin' in Pride: East Bay Dyke March & Festival
When: March starts 11am at Astro Park (near lake Merritt pillars) Festival: 1-5pm at Snow Park, 19th St. at Harrison, Oakland
For more info: http://www.sistahssteppin.org

What: East Bay Area Foothills Ride, with Bay Area Women Riders
When: every 4th weekend, May through October
Contact: bayareawomenriders@yahoo.com
For more info: http://bayareawomenriders.combawr_2008rides.html

What: Mahogany Munch for People of Color & Those Who Love Them
Where: La Estrellita Mexican Restaurant, 446 E. 12th St., Oakland
When: usually the fourth Saturdays, 5pm
Contact: Mr. Worf at HelloMahogany@gmail.com
For more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mahogany_pleasures_of_darkness/

What: Sistahs Steppin' in Pride Afterparty
Where: The Vibe Lounge, 2272 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
When: 9pm-2am
Cost: $10-$15
For more info: http://www.sistahssteppin.org

South Bay

What: Edges & Venus Playground pre-Play Party Meet-up
Where: Renegades, 501 W. Taylor St., San Jose
When: 7-9pm
For more info: http://www.edges.biz

What: Venus Playground Benefit Play Party (open to all)
Where: Edges, San Jose area
When: 8pm-1am
Cost: $20 members, $25 guests
Contact: rsvp@edges.biz
For more info: http://www.edges.biz

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Marysville/YubaCity Munch
Where: email for exact location
When: fourth Saturdays, 1-3pm
Contact: sierraflowr@comcast.net
For more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MYmunch/

Sunday, August 24

San Francisco

What: Women-only motorcycle ride to Gilroy Garlic Festival
When: meet at 8am at Spikes Coffee, 19th @ Castro, leave at 8:30am
RSVP to: ridecoordinator@dykesonbikes.org

What: "Sunday Cruise"
Where: Chaps II Bar, 1225 Folsom betw. 8th & 9th
When: every Sunday, 6pm-2am
For more info: http://www.ChapsBarSanFrancisco.com

East Bay

What: Sistahs Steppin' in Pride Sunday Brunch
Where: Cock-a-Doodle Cafe, 719 Washington St., at 8th St., Oakland
When: noon-3pm
For more info: http://www.sistahssteppin.org

South Bay

What: Sugar 'n' Spice Age Play Party
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: 2-6pm
Contact: $10 members, $15 guests
For more info: http://www.edges.biz

Monday, August 25

San Francisco

What: The Ring, men's bondage discussion group
Where: Club Eros community room, 2051 Market St.
When: second & fourth Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm
For more info: http://www.erossf.comframset-folder/frameset07.html

What: Whip Works, workshop with Darren & Sheila
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission
When: fourth Mondays, 8-10pm
Cost: $10
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

Santa Cruz

What: Santa Cruz Munch
Where: Denny's, 1515 Ocean St., Santa Cruz. Look for either a Bat or Godzilla on our table.
When: every Monday, 7:30pm
Contact: BatMunch@castlewalker.com or scmunch@pacbell.net

Sacramento

What: Pleasure Bound no-host munch
Where: restaurant in Sacramento
When: last Mondays Email thru website
For more info: http://www.pleasurebound.org

Tuesday, August 26

San Francisco

What: "Safeword" 12 Step Kinky recovery group
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission
When: every Tuesday, 6:30-8pm

What: Lap Dancing; Basic Wall Moves (women only)
Where: Good Vibrations, 1620 Polk St (at Sacramento)
When: 8-10pm
Cost: $25 if pre-registered, $30 for drop-ins
RSVP: 415-345-0400
For more info: http://www.goodvibes.com

What: Sinister Swing
Where: The Cat Club, 1190 Folsom St.
When: every Tuesday, 9pm onward
Contact: 415-703-8965
For more info: http://tribe.net/swinggoth

East Bay

What: Walnut Creek Munch
Where: Fuddruckers Restaurant, Willows Shopping Center, 1975 Diamond Blvd, Concord, 925-825-1443
When: last Tuesdays, 7-10pm
Contact: WCMunch@yahoo.com

South Bay

What: Southern Cross "Subspace" discussion group
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: last Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Contact: SouthernCross_Ca@sbcglobal.net or i999shadow@aol.com
For more info: http://www.edges.biz

What: SMACK (San Mateans Are Caring Kinksters) Munch
Where: Peter's Café, #10 El Camino Real, Millbrae
When: second & fourth Tuesdays, 7:30pm
Contact: SMACK_Dinner@hotmail.com or Gari7@ix.netcom.com

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Santa Rosa munch
Where: Sam's For Play (banquet room), 2630 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa
When: fourth Tuesdays, 6:30pm
Contact: 4thtuesdaymunch-owner@yahoogroups.com

What: Dungeons & Dreams Vacaville/Fairfield Munch
Where: Perfect Blend Coffee House, 401 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville
When: every Tuesday, 7-9pm
Contact: penny_dreams@yahoo.com

Wednesday, August 27

San Francisco

What: Fetishgoth/TNG Whippersnappers Munch (ages 18-35)
Where: Bill's Kitchen & Teriyaki, 475 3rd St. (betw. Bryant & Harrison)
When: usually last Wednesdays, 8pm
RSVP: email Jason at squee@sfgoth.dom
For more info: http://www.sffetish.com/tngmunch

What: How to Have a Hot Threesome
Where: Good Vibrations, 603 Valencia (at 17th St)
When: 8-10pm
Cost: $25 or $45/pair if pre-registered, $30 or $50/pair for drop-ins
RSVP: 415-522-5460
For more info: http://www.goodvibes.com

What: Leather Buddies
Where: Blow Buddies, 933 Harrison
When: fourth Wednesdays 8pm-1am, doors close at11pm
Cost: $12 for members
Contact: 415-777-HEAD
For more info: http://www.blowbuddies.com

What: Bondage-a-Go Go
Where: Glas Kat Supperclub, 520 4th St.
When: every Wednesday, 9:30pm-2:30am
For more info: http://www.bondage-a-go-go.com

South Bay

What: smOdyssey Popcorn Social/Movie Night
Where: Edges, 1185 Norman Ave, Santa Clara
When: fourth Wednesdays, 7:30-10pm
Cost: $5 suggested donation
For more info: http://www.smodyssey.com

What: Palo Alto/Sunnyvale Munch
Where: Denny's, 311 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, 408-245-7720
When: every Wednesday, 8-10pm
For more info: http://www.themunch.org

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Leather Disco, with DJ
Where: Russian River Resort, 16390 4th St., Guerneville
When: every Wednesday, 9pm-midnight
For more info: http://www.russianriverresort.com

Thursday, August 28

San Francisco

What: CDXL 'Outlaw' Party
Where: 440 Castro Bar, 440 Castro St.
When: every Thursday, 9pm onward
Contact: 415-621-8732
For more info: http://www.the440.com

Fresno

What: TGIF (The Group In Fresno) Munch
Where: email for location
When: last Thursdays, 7-10pm
Contact: Mistress_Tawnie@TGIFresno.org
For more info: http://www.tgifresno.org

Friday, August 29

San Francisco

What: Open Play Party
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: 8pm-1am; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $25
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: Stomper's Boots Night
Where: Chaps II Bar, 1225 Folsom betw. 8th & 9th
When: last Fridays, 10pm-2am
For more info: http://www.ChapsBarSanFrancisco.com

East Bay

What: East Bay Trinity Munch
Where: Denny's, 5280 Mowry Ave, Fremont
When: every other Fridays, 8pm
Contact: eastbaytrinitygroup@yahoogroups.com

South Bay

What: Southern Cross Friday "Usual Suspects" Munch
Where: Baker's Square, 5055 Almaden Expwy, at Highway 85, San Jose
When: every Friday, 6-8pm
For more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Southern_Cross/

What: Members Play Party
Where: Edges, Santa Clara
When: 8pm-1am; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $20 members; $25 guests
RSVP: events@edges.biz
For more info: http://www.edges.biz

Fresno

What: Leather & Uniform Night
Where: The Den, 4538 E. Belmont
When: every Friday, 7pm onward
Contact: 519-255-3213
For more info: http://www.denfresno.com

Sacramento

What: Leather Night
Where: The Bolt, 2560 Boxwood
When: every Friday, 5pm-1am
For more info: http://www.sacbolt.com

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Redding Munch
Where: email for location
When: last Fridays
Contact: Master Dram Weaver at dlpayne@earthlink.net or delancy at lassen40@c-zone.net

Saturday, August 30

San Francisco

What: Interrogation Intensive, with Master Daddy Timothy & Master Jeff
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: 11am-5pm
Cost: $50
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: Bay Area Cigar Buddies
Where: Eagle Tavern, 398 12th St. (at Harrison)
When: 3pm-6pm
For more info: http://www.sfeagle.com

What: Bears in Gear
Where: Chaps II Bar, 1225 Folsom betw. 8th & 9th
When: last Saturdays, 6pm-2am
For more info: http://www.ChapsBarSanFrancisco.com

What: Open Play Party
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: 8pm-1am; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $25
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

What: SF Daddy's Leatherboy XXVI Contest
Where: Eagle Tavern, 398 12th St. (at Harrison)
When: 9pm-midnight
For more info: http://www.sfeagle.com

What: FIREBALL dance event (men only)
Where: San Francisco. Check website for current info
When: 9pm-2am
For more info: http://www.hairrison.org/fireball.html

South Bay

What: Members Open Play Party
Where: Edges, San Jose area
When: 8pm-1am
Cost: $20 members, $25 guests
Contact: rsvp@edges.biz

Sunday, August 31

San Francisco

What: Hairrison Street Fair, esp. for Bears
Where: Harrison St. betw. 11th & Division (13th)
When: 11am-6pm
Cost: $5 donation
For more info: http://www.hairrison.org

What: California Boots & Breeches Corps Beer Bust
Where: Lone Star Saloon, Harrison at 10th St
When: 1-5pm
For more info: http://bbcorps.com

Elsewhere in Northern CA

What: Lake County Munch
Where: Lakeport Round Table, 821 11th St., Lakeport
When: last Sundays 11am-2pm
Contact: Missconduct53@aol.com
For more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LCMunch/

UPCOMING IN SEPTEMBER:

Wednesday, Sept. 3

San Francisco

What: Hot & Bothered: Playing with Erotic Embarrassment, with Midori
Where: Good Vibrations, 603 Valencia (at 17th St)
When: 8-10pm
Cost: $25 if pre-registered, $30 for drop-ins
RSVP: 415-522-5460
For more info: http://www.goodvibes.com

Friday, Sept. 5 - Sunday, Sept. 7

What: Summer Climax w/ the SF Defenders
Where: San Francisco area
For more info: http://www.sfdefenders.org

Saturday, Sept. 6

San Francisco

What: "Headbanger's Ball" Rock-n-Roll Themed Open Play Party, Hosted by Master Erik
Where: SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St.
When: 8pm-1am; doors close at 11pm
Cost: $25
For more info: http://www.sfcitadel.org

Upcoming Regional and National Leather Events in 2008
Make your plans early!

SEPTEMBER

Friday, Sept. 5 - Sunday, Sept. 7
Pony Play Championships
Alborn, MN
http://www.ppchampionships.com

Friday, Sept. 5 - Sunday, Sept. 7
Skin Two Rubber Ball
London, England
http://www.skintworubberball.com

Saturday, Sept. 6
Folsom Europe
Berlin, Germany
http://www.folsomeurope.com

Wednesday, Sept. 10 - Monday, Sept. 15
Dark Odyssey Summer Camp
North Baltimore, MD
http://www.darkodyssey.com

Friday, Sept. 12 - Saturday, Sept. 13
The Central Ohio Perversion Excursion
Central Ohio
http://adventuresinsexuality.org

Saturday, Sept. 13
Leather Fleamarket & Play
Washington, DC
http://www.the-crucible.com

Friday, Sept. 19 - Sunday, Sept. 21
Tulsa Dungeon Society
Tulsa, OK
http://www.tulsadungeonsociety.org

Friday, Sept. 19 - Sunday, Sept. 21
Kinky Kollege
Chicago
http://www.kinkykollege.com

Saturday, Sept. 20
Behind Closed Doors
Tucson, AZ
http://www.bajaarizonaleather.org

Saturday, Sept. 20 - Sunday, Sept. 28
San Francisco Leather Week
San Francisco
http://sfleathercalendar.com/sflcal/month.php?date=20080901

Tuesday, Sept. 23 - Wednesday, Sept. 24
Glamourcon
Chicago
http://www.glamourcon.com

Thursday, Sept. 25 - Sunday, Sept. 28
Fetish Fair Fleamarket
Charlotte, NC
http://www.fetishfairfleamarket.com

Friday Sept. 26 - Sunday, Sept. 28
Beyond Vanilla XIV
Dallas, TX
http://www.beyondvanilla.org

Friday Sept. 26 - Sunday, Sept. 28
Folsom Fringe
San Jose
http://www.folsomfringe.com

Sunday, Sept. 28
Folsom Street Fair - 25th Anniversary
San Francisco
OCTOBER

Friday, Oct. 3 - Sunday, Oct. 5
Gay Days at Disneyland
Anaheim, CA
http://www.gaydaysanaheim.com/

Friday, Oct. 3 - Sunday, Oct. 5
Mates Leather Weekend
Provincetown, MA
http://www.matesleatherweekend.com

Saturday, Oct. 4
15th Anniversary Leather Ball
Montreal, Canada
http://www.cuirassesdequebec.com

Friday Oct. 10 - Sunday, Oct. 12
DomCon: Atlanta
Atlanta GA
http://www.domconatlanta.com/

Friday Oct. 10 - Sunday, Oct. 12
New York Leather Weekend
New York, NY
http://www.newyorkleatherweekend.com

Friday Oct. 10 - Sunday, Oct. 12
International LeatherSir and Leatherboy
San Francisco
http://www.leathersir.com/

Sunday, Oct. 12
Los Angeles / Valley Pride
Studio City, CA
http://www.lavalleypride.org/lavp/w/

Sunday, Oct. 12 - Tuesday, Oct. 14
Wicked Womyn
Seattle, WA
http://www.wickedwomyn.com

Friday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 19
New Jersey Leather Pride
Asbury Park, NJ
http://www.leathernjonline.com

Friday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 19
Rio Grande Leather Weekend and Title Contest
Albuquerque, NM
http://www.riograndeleather.org

Friday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 19
SAMPLER XVII
Palm Springs, CA
http://www.ocla.org

Saturday, Oct. 25
Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball
Las Vegas
http://www.halloweenball.com

Thursday, Oct. 30 - Sunday, Nov. 2
BR 2008
Greater Washington, DC
http://www.boundbydesire.org/hunt.htm

Friday, Oct. 31 - Sunday, Nov. 2
Florida Fetish Weekend
Tampa, FL
http://www.flweekend.com

NOVEMBER

Saturday, Nov. 1 - Saturday, Nov. 8
Kink in the Carribean
Jamaica
http://www.kinkinthecarribean.com

Thursday, Nov. 6 - Sunday, Nov. 9
Palm Springs Leather Pride
Palm Springs CA
http://www.pslod.com

Thursday, Nov. 6 - Sunday, Nov. 9
Mr. International Rubber
Chicago
http://www.secerotic.com

Friday, Nov. 21 - Sunday, Nov. 23
Spanksgiving
St. Louis, MO
http://www.stl3.com

Friday, Nov. 21 - Sunday, Nov. 23
Erotica 2008 London
London
http://www.erotica-uk.com/Site

Friday, Nov. 28
Leather Masked Ball III
Fort Lauderdale, FL
http://www.boundsouth.com/bound_south_events.htm

Friday, Nov. 28 - Sunday, Nov. 30
Leather Ball XI
Toronto, Ontario
http://www.mrlt.com/Lb/leatherball.htm

Saturday, Nov. 29
54th Anniversary - Satyrs MC
Los Angeles
http://www.satyrsmc.org/

Sunday, Nov. 30
Midwest Holiday Fetish Fair
Chicago
http://www.sinsfetishfair.com

DECEMBER

Sunday, Dec. 14
Lady Thorne's SM Flea
San Francisco
http://www.smflea.com

Sunday, Dec. 28
West Coast Fetish Ball
Hollywood
http://WestCoastFetishBall.com

December TBA
Kinky Christmas
North Hollywood, California, USA
http://talkingsexradio.com/kinkyxmas.html

JANUARY 2009

January 16-18
Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend & Contest (MAL)
Washington, DC
http://www.leatherweekend.com

January TBA
Fetish Fair Fleamarket
Providence, Rhode Island
http://www.fetishfairfleamarket.com

January TBA
Southwest Leather Conference
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
http://www.southwestleather.org

January TBA
New York Rubber Ball/Miss Rubber World 2008
New York, New York, USA
http://www.nyrenegades.com

January TBA
Leather and Bear Week
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
http://www.beefdip.com