Leather Events, March 14-30, 2019

Even after last week's multitude of Leather events, more fun awaits in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.

THURSDAY 14
Poly Happy Hour @ SF Eagle
This is an LGBTQ+ kinky poly people social happy hour, every second Thursday. Meet on the upper patio. Look for the poly pride flag. They provide stickers you can wear so you can chat up others with a sticker. Hosted by Mr. San Francisco Leather 2018. 398 12th St., 6:30-9pm. www.sf-eagle.com

Rope Burn SF: March Madness @ SF Catalyst
Rope burn is a group dedicated to creating a safe space for those interested in learning the art of rope restraint. 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. www.ropeburnsf.eventbrite.com

Caning 101: From Sensual to Sadistic @ Wicked Grounds Annex
Curious about caning? Want to learn some basic theories of caning that will help you get more out of both sensual and sadistic BDSM scenes? This hands-on workshop in the Wicked Grounds Annex will cover hands on exploration of a wide variety of canes, how to build your cane collection, warm up and sensual play, intense cathartic play, discipline play, using rhythm and cadence to build your caning scene, and building headspace in a scene. $15-$35, 289 8th St., 7-9pm. Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4102516.

FRIDAY 15
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

Taboo: Buns Out! @ SF Oasis
Buff up those buns because they want to see them. This month's event will be all about the buns - chaps, jockstraps, peek-a-boo cabooses. Show it off however you want. $10, 298 11th St., 10pm-2am. www.sfoasis.com

Br�t – St. Patrick's Day @ The Great Northern
Get lucky this St. Patrick's Day. DJs Dan Darlington and Peter Napoli bring the New York to the dance floor while sexy dancers keep the energy going. Tickets also available at Body Castro. Clothes check available. 119 Utah St., 10pm-4am. www.brutparty.com

SATURDAY 16
GearUp Play Party @ SF Catalyst
A hot, fun, men-only play parties. Join the men of Gear-up Weekend for a night of kinky fun. 18+. $20, military/student with ID and first timers $10, 1060 Folsom St., 8pm (doors open until 11pm), play until 1am. www.gearupweekend.com

SUNDAY 17
Wicked Grounds Annex Open House @ Wicked Grounds
Join Wicked Grounds for a special open house to celebrate their new annex. Whether you're interested in booking the space, or just curious what they're up to, they'd love to have you. They'll provide light refreshments (cold drinks, cookies, etc.) or feel free to bring goodies up from the caf�. 293 8th St., 2-4pm. et St. www.wickedgrounds.com

MONDAY 18
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