EduKink: Outside Events

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EduKink: Outside Events

Here are some other events that we recommend, but don't ourself run:

CineKink/SF

Usually a weekend in January.
CineKink.com/tour/sf
ybca.org/film
Offshoot of the CineKink film festival in New York. Broad definition of "kink".

International Fetish Day

January 17
Since 2008.
Wear something purple.
wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Fetish_Day
fetlife.com/users/2635189

(Panther's) (nee Lady Thorn's) SF Kinky Flea

Second Saturdays of April, August, and December, 1-5pm. $5 admission.
At SF Citadel
SMFlea.com
fetlife.com/groups/13781
The biggest event of its kind in Northern California. About 45 manufactures and vendors, hundreds of leatherfolk. Started in December 1983. Through 2009, was second Sundays, 2-5. Starting 2010 it's second Saturdays, 1-5.
In 2012, transitioned to a new, similar, flea market run by Panther. The first was Sunday 11-5. Starting 2013, it's Saturday 11-5.
Formerly at 942 Mission Street, Women's Building, Oak Street, and other locations in San Francisco. Moved to SF Citadel in 2008. Most people make a day of it, continuing on to the Fandango party. Fandango tickets are often $5 off at the Flea.
fetlife.com/groups/6645/group_posts/3234355

Fandango Party

At SF Citadel
Second Saturdays of April, August, and December, 8-1.
Traditionally one of the best open parties of the season. Originally was second Sundays, 6:30 pm - midnight. Most people make a day of it, starting with the Flea.

AIDS Candlelight Memorial/Vigil

A Sunday (the third?) in May, usually starting at 8pm at Castro and Market.
Since 1983.
CandlelightMemorial.org

Harvey Milk Day

May 22. Celebrate major advances in sexual freedom.
Since 1930.
wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Milk

Trans March associated with SF Pride

The Friday night of Pride Weekend. Since 2004.
TransMarch.org

Leather Contingent in the SF Pride Parade

Since 1970.
The largest contingent is normally the Leather Contingent. Don't miss the first contingent, Dykes on Bikes (Women's Motorcycle Contingent).
Last Sunday in June, starting 10:30 am, running to about 2:30.
hotboots.com/pride.html
The best way to see the parade is from inside it. If you watch remotely, try SFPrideLive.com.
Note that SFPride is a mostly vanilla, family event. Tame your kinky behavior and wardrobe until you're out of sight in Leather Alley.

Leather Alley at SF Pride

Last Sunday in June.
LeatherAlley.org
Note that SFPride is a vanilla, family event. Save your kinky behavior and wardrobe for when you're out of sight in the Alley.

Penultimate Sunday in September, 12:15 pm.
Market Street at 18th and Castro, San Francisco.
Most of the year a giant Pride flag flies here. For leather week, it's replaced by a Leather Pride flag. Subject to politics starting 2013.
There are festivaties before and after, including the Leather Walk MamasFamily.org/mamasleatherwalkpage.htm