NLA International - Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Leather Association: International's Lifetime Achievement Award 2018 was presented to Ms Suzan at the Atlanta Eagle on January 25 in Atlanta, GA. 2018 People Awards were presented - Steve Maidhof Award for National/International Service, Gloria Clough; Jan Lyon Award for Local Service, Lady Jeanna; President's Award, Tantus, Inc,; Vice President's Award, Scot Michelle; Chapter of the Year, NLA: Houston. "I would like to thank National Leather Association: International and its members for bestowing this great honor.... I’ve known NLA for 25 years and know the importance of this award....I am proud to have had the opportunity to do the work I have done and hope to continue serving the community in the future." said MsSuzan.
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Sin in The City - International Person of Leather
Southeast Person of Leather Iamar became International Person of Leather 2019 at Sin in the City on Saturday night, February 3 in front of over 600 kinksters at the Alexis Park Resort in Las Vegas. Sin in the City included a keynote brunch speech by Jen Laws, educational workshops, play parties, vendors, boot blacking, a hospitality suite, and socials as well as the opportunity to see Las Vegas shows and eat at the terrific restaurants.
http://www.sin-in-the-city.com
LA Leather Pride - Southland Honors
By Gus Norris
For 2019, Southland Honors is returning to its origins! The 16th Annual Southland Honors Awards will be presented on Saturday March 23 at the ONE Archives Foundation, the first host of the event in 2004. The deadline to make nominations is March 1. Nominations are now open. For more information on the specific categories and their requirements, and to nominate your favorites, please visit
https://losangelesleatherpride.com/2019-southland-honors-awards/
Kink Mentoring Archives
By Papa Tony
Back in December 2018, Tumblr went kablooey. It didn't just take down porn blogs. It also took down many blogs written by wise, kind and deeply experienced kinky folks. Using special tools, I have been digging through the wreckage to find the treasures that have proven to be so valuable for so many I have been curating the collection: gathering articles together, re-formatting them for clarity and re-posting them in a safe space: The Kink Mentoring Archives
Leather Cocktails
Leather Cocktails is a Formal Leather Social which will be held at the at Tom of Finland House on Saturday, February 23 starting at 6:30 PM and is being hosted by California B&B, Regiment of the Black and Tans, and BLUF. Appetizers by Hunter and Charlie's, open bar by Bullet Bar, silent auction items from Rough Trade Gear and 665 Leather. Admission is $25. Complimentary VIP Admission for Current LA30 donors. Tom of Finland Foundation House, 1421 Laveta Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
Mr. Chicago Leather 2019 is Saber ONYX
Saber ONYX won the Mr. Chicago Leather 2019 contest on Saturday night, January 26, besting two others at the Leather Archives & Museum. The emcee was International Mr. Leather 2003 John Pendal. Saber ONYX will go downtown Chicago to compete at International Mr. Leather in May. The judging panel includes International Mr. Leather 2018 James Lee, Mr. Chicago Leather 2018 Stitch Stitch Leatherdandy, Rodi Coderage, Pup Buster Richard Willia and Issa Arden. See video announcing the winner which is linked below.
https://www.facebook.com/events/930389057108030/
Leather Masters University - What is Age Play?
Leather Masters University will present What is Age Play? on Saturday, February 9 at Leather Masters in Dallas, TX. Intro to Ageplay will run 1-1:30 PM and Medical Ageplay 1:30 - 3 PM. All Class proceeds go to HOME to help raise funds for the HOME Center and Play Space; $20 for two classes. Presenter Brett is vice president of the Dallas Leatherheart Clan and founding member of LHC-Austin, active in the Leather and kink community. Leather Masters, 3000 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75226. (214) 528-3865.
Mr. Faultline Leather
Ismael Fuentes is Mr. Faultline Leather 2019 and his runner-up Leo. Five men competed. Thanks to Luis Ramos “Sucia” for a great 2018 year bringing Mr Faultline Leather back. Ismael will compete at Mr. Los Angeles Leather in March. There was a meet and greet on Friday night and a victory beer bust on Sunday afternoon. Attendees braved some of he heaviest rain Los Angeles has seen in years.
Race Bannon writing for Recon
Recon has invited noted asuthor and columnist and just about everything Leather, Race Bannon, to write for them. "...having this platform available is a humbling experience. My hope is that I can offer readers information and commentary filtered through my unique perspective as a long-time Leatherman and avid BDSM/fetish practitioner. The tentacles of my sexuality and relationship work intersect across the worlds of kink, LGBTQ, HIV/STI prevention and treatment, and non-monogamy/polyamory."
Jocktion
Jocktion on March 9 at the Providence Eagle will feature well-worn jocks of current IML track titleholders, IML 2018 and other titleholders being auctioned by emcee Corvette. Funds will be contributed to Care Aids Ocean State. Starts at 10 PM. Jocktion is co-hosted by Mr. Providence Eagle 2018 Jesse Rosenberg and Mr. New England Leather 2019 Nick James. Also with Mr. GNI 2018 Jonathan Karfen, Mr. GNI 2018 and Mr. Connecticut Leather 2019 Ryan Sperry.
https://www.facebook.com/events/376565276491556/?ti=ia
San Francisco Pride - Leather Pride Contingent
By Jason Husted
San Francisco Pride is just under five months away and that means it is time to start planning for the 2019 Pride Parade. The Leather Pride Contingent will be meeting at SF Eagle at 2 PM on Saturday, March 9 and every second Saturday following. SF Eagle, 398 12th Street, San Francisco, CA.
CLAW XIX - More than 130 different Skills and Education Sessions
CLAW XIX will feature more than 130 different Skills and Education Sessions, covering a wide range of topics about SM, bondage, power exchange, ass play, fetish, community, health and more. Visit the CLAW website to see the entire list of 120 sessions and faculty of 170 presenters. CLAW XIX is April 25-28 in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.
Mister Sister Leather San Antonio
There are some important changes to Mister Sister Leather San Antonio including that the contest be fully inclusive. The only requirements are that one be a legal resident of Texas, over 21 years of age, and are competing in their own Leather gear The producers believe strongly in inclusion, representation, and the true meaning of community, so they've thrown the doors open wide to any that wish to compete and meet those three requirements. Come on out for a fun, irreverent, and exciting series of events with your San Antonio Sisters as we celebrate the work of Mister Sister Leather San Antonio Boy Allen. March 1 - Meet the Candidates, March 2 - Mister Sister Leather SA 2019 at SA Country, and March - Victory brunch.
Gear Up Go Out - Leather and Gear Invasion of the Castro
Gear Up Go Out - Leather and Gear Invasion of the Castro will be hosted by Mr. San Francisco Leather 2018 on Saturday, February 23 from 5:30 - 10:30 PM, starting at Toad Hall, 4146 18th Street. Over the last year, Mr. San Francisco Leather has hosted several gear invasions throughout San Francisco. Now, for the final invasion of his year, we return to the Castro. Grab your favorite gear and go out to eight great venues in one of the world's most well known LGBTQ districts. Meet other kinksters, interact with non-Leatherfolk, and have a grand old time.
https://www.facebook.com/events/354481915369701/
Avatar Club Los Angeles - 36th Anniversary
Avatar Club Los Angeles is holding its 36th Anniversary celebration at the One Foundation National Gay & Lesbian Archives at USC on Sunday, February 10 at 12 PM. Snacks and drinks will be served, followed by a presentation on the history and mission of Avatar. Avatar archival material will be displayed. Community meet and greet after the presentation. ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, 909 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90007.
https://www.facebook.com/events/255413845388243/
Bay State Marauders - 16th Anniversary
By Scott Erickson
The Bay State Marauders will be hosting their 16th Anniversary Run March 29-31 in Provincetown, MA. Events include dinner, dance party and cocktail party on Friday; eye opener cocktail party, breakfast, AMCC Business Meeting, lunch at Watership, afternoon play party, pre-dinner cocktails, dinner, jock auction and cocktail party on Saturday; closing brunch and awards on Sunday. The Watership Inn is the host hotel.
http://www.baystatemarauders.org/run.html
BLUF San Francisco - Leather Lounge
BLUF San Francisco hosts their Leather Lounge at the SF Eagle every second Saturday at 9 PM. Anyone arriving in gear before 10 PM gets in free now. The next Leather Lounge is February 9. Leathermen, gear up, grab a cigar and head to the SF Eagle.
https://www.facebook.com/events/376688126442588/?ti=icl
BDSM Bootcamp
Mr. Providence Eagle Jesse Rosenberg is hosting a BDSM Bootcamp with Brian Dawson instructing on Saturday, March 23 from 9 AM - 5 PM at 257 Weybosset Street (3rd floor), Providence, RI. This one-day bootcamp is designed to establish or hone your skills, including expert instruction, demonstrations, safety protocol, and practice. Open to all levels: no prior experience necessary. Topics covered are headspace and power dynamics, basic bondage, impact play, and cock and ball and other torture techniques. Registration fee is $45. Registrations received by February 18 are $35.
https://www.facebook.com/events/903548733125409/?ti=ia
Photo - PIGS - Pigskin
The Perverted Interracial Guys host Lumberjock every third Sunday at Eagle 562 in Long Beach, CA at 3 PM. The next ones are February 17 and March 7. Happy New Year! It’s time for the first Pigskin of 2019. Winter is here so we’re still wearing our Union Suits or Long johns. Cheap beer, fun Bartenders, free parking, free clothes check, no cover and hot guys. No cover. Eagle 562, 2020 East Artesia Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90805.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1973454879615509/
Mr. Leather Ireland
Leather Pride Dublin saw Fionn Scott become Mr. Leather Ireland 2019. GEARED Ireland is the country's longest-running Leather and fetish group for gay men. Leather Pride Dublin events was held January 26-28 and focused on the gay Leather and fetish community of Ireland and their international friends. For more information on GEARED Ireland please check out the following web sources.
https://www.facebook.com/GearedIreland/
International Geared Up Pup - Private Puppy Play Party
By Hunter Draufganger
International Geared Up Pup will be hosting its first Private Puppy Play Party at Manifest4U, 2103 Faulkner Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30324, on Friday, April 12 from 5-9 PM. Anyone 18+ is welcome to attend. Expect food, massively pawesome giveaways and door prizes, mosh and Puppy play areas, a Puppy cage photo op, and vendors. Different zones will be set up to accommodate different interests as you venture deeper into the clubhouse: Social zone - Rated G, Mosh zone, and Unrestricted play zone - Rated X. Advance tickets are $10 through Eventbrite at
https://www.facebook.com/events/287375348629199/
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MAFIA Club Night
MAFIA's monthly Club Nights are held the first Friday of each month at Touche' Chicago, 6412 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL from 10 PM until 1 AM. The next two dates are March 1 and April 5. Join the MAFIA in the front of the bar to have an opportunity to win a cash prize. Tickets sell for $1 to build a pot of cash. At the end of the night we select a winner who walks away with half of the cash collected. Afterwards stay for the great times at the bar. A private play party is held the next night. All play party registration forms are online in this website under the designated tab. Register for the dungeon party the next night and/or ask for a membership application - How to Join.
Mx Virginia Leather
Purple Penguin Productions, aka Ma'am Karen and Bumper will present Virginia’s first MX Leather Contest. Virginia’s first Mx Leather Contest is all-inclusive regardless of gender or sexual identity. The first Mx Virginia Leather will be held March 1-3. Contestants and judges meet and greet, demos, bootblacks, go go dancers and vendors at Fallout RVA, 117 North 18th Street, Richmond, VA 23223.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2112030975721309/
Sherman Oaks Munch
The Sherman Oaks Munch is held the second Tuesday of every month in the River Rock Restaurant at the Sportsman's Lodge in Studio City. 6:30 - 11 PM. This munch has been going for over years and draws in excess of 250 kinksters each month. No host bar and food. Sit and eat, move around and share. Sportsmen's Lodge Hotel, 12825 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604.
http://sportsmenslodge.com/river-rock/
Pup Mosh in Denver
There is a Pup Mosh every second Friday at Trade in Denver, CO with the next being Friday, February 11 and March 8 starting at 9 PM. Fridays are for Fetish and every Second Friday Trade goes to the dogs. Pup play area, drinks in dog bowls and lots of fun. Handlers, pups and the curious are all welcome. Trade, 475 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204.
https://www.facebook.com/events/285844715281392/
Hunter & Charlie's
Farm Boy Kitchen changed its name to Hunter & Charlie's. Serving American Food, the restaurant in Hollywood has been popular with LA's Leather community with many groups meeting there. Hunter & Charlie's, 1050 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038. Open every day until 3 PM. Tell them we said hello. (323) 848-4790.
http://www.hunterandcharlies.com
ONYX SoCal-Southwest
ONYX is an organization that supports ethnic and racial diversity in the gay Leather community. For over 22 years, the organization has been the bridge between Leather men of color and the broader Leather community. ONYX SoCal-Southwest has monthly meetings on the third Thursday of the month at the The Village at Gould Plaza in Hollywood, CA. The next is February 21 at 8 PM.
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Panther L/L - Panther Bar Night
Panther L/L hosts their monthly bar night on fourth Saturdays at the Atlanta Eagle, 306 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA. The next one is on February 23. We bartend in the club room to raise money for different organizations in the LGBTQ+ community. Come on out and have a drink or two with the Panthers. Big cats play hard.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/PantherLL/events/
Lick It
Hosted by Lick It at Powerhouse SF on Friday, February 8 and March 8 at 10 PM. Go out and dance and play and have a taste of some sexy fun at Lick IT. We have DJ Blackstone bringing you some soulful beats that will make your hips move and groove. No fancy dates. No unrealistic expectations. Just some good old down right dirty fun - where Licking IT is only the beginning. Second Fridays. Beneficiary is the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund. Powerhouse SF, 1347 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA.
https://www.facebook.com/LickItSF/
New England Leather Alliance - Fetish Fair Fleamarket #52
The New England Leather Alliance will hold its Fetish Fair Fleamarket #52 in Warwick, RI the weekend of February 15-17. NELA's huge weekend event filled to the brim with beginner to advanced classes, vendors, lounges, entertainment, and more. Join 3,000 of your closest friends at the Fetish Fair Fleamarket to take over the entire host hotel from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. The Flea started in the early 90’s in the Boston area. Initially run as a fundraiser for NLA: New England. Crowne Plaza Providence - Warwick, Warwick, RI.
NAB Weekend 2019: Bearmanji
North American Bear Weekend - Bearmanji will be held February 14-17 at the Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott. Register now for a weekend of fun, fur, and frolic. Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa, 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, Kentucky 40511.
https://www.facebook.com/events/467968680326916/
Barking Billiards
Barking Billiards is a weekly social pup meet up at Eagle 562. We mosh and pup play, play games and hang out with 20-30 puppies around 8 PM every Tuesday. February 5, 12, 19 and 26. Barking Billiards has been going for a couple of months and the energy is awesome. The crowd seems to grow every week. This is a popular event. Eagle 562, 2020 East Artesia Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90805.
https://www.facebook.com/events/462536637580238/
Kinky Poly Happy Hour at SF Eagle
Are you polyamorous? Poly curious? Are you kinky? Kink curious? Join Kinky Poly Happy Hour at a brand new happy hour for LGBTQ+ kinky poly people – every second Thursday at the SF Eagle. We will meet on the upstairs patio from 5:30-8 PM. Happy Hour pricing. Hosted by Mr. San Francisco Leather 2018. Kinky Poly Happy Hour. Hosted by Mr. San Francisco Leather 2018 on Thursday, February 14 at 5:30 PM. SF Eagle, 398 12th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.
https://www.facebook.com/events/398372250640635/
Mr. Leather64TEN will be March 7-10
The Fourth Annual Mr. Leather64TEN Contest will be held in Chicago March 7-10 at the Jackhammer Complex. The Mr. Leather64TEN contest and events were created to help the Chicagoland Leather community explore, celebrate, and showcase their Leather pride and to select the man who will represent Leather64TEN at International Mr. Leather in May.
https://www.leather64ten.com/calendarr
Lights Off - Folsom Fridays
Lights Off - Folsom Fridays are hosted by Sellers Underground in Austin, TX. The next ones are on February 8 and March 8 at 9 PM. For those that don't have enough Leather and gear, or who might be intrigued by it - Sir Rat Leather and Gearwear has you covered with their pop-up shop in the back. Take over the glowing black light, fog-filled dance floor on second Fridays while DJ Tony Castro spins us into the early morning hours. Sellers Underground, 213 West 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2086112965051346/
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The 15 Association - Play Party
The 15 Association will hold its February 23 monthly Play Party at Catalyst, 1060 Folsom Street, starting at 7 PM with doors closing at 10 PM. This event usually sells out well in advance, with no ticket sales at the door. The 15 Association's Anniversary features a Leather dinner on Friday night and another play party on Sunday afternoon.
https://the15association.org/main.php
Puppy 101
By Papa Woof Roth
Puppy 101 focuses Education and Discussion. Discussions of issues and things directly relating to the puppy community. Event-related posts must have a direct educational focus for the puppy community, such as, discussion about workshops or looking for input for educational topics at an event, etc. Educational topics on gear, training, safety, etc. Gear pics - Once a month we will have a Show and Tell Sunday, you can share all the gear pics you have that abide by Facebook standards.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/puppy101/
Fist Fest - Spring FFling
Fist Fest will host Spring FFling at the Parliament Resort of Augusta, GA the weekend of April 25-27. Metropolis Complex (formerly Parliament Resort) is nestled on 10 acres and has 120 rooms. A pass includes free beer, bottled water and sports drinks all weekend, all play supplies (in the public spaces), the infamous Pool Party complete with slings, benches, platforms, play supplies, an open bar and rockin' music, Cocktail Party on Friday afternoon, educational programs, dog dag, swag bag and a container of Elbow Grease. Parliament Resort of Augusta, 1250 Gordon Highway, Augusta, Georgia 30901.
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Rope Burn SF: November
Rope Burn SF is all set to go on Thursday, February 21 and March 21 at Catalyst SF at 7 PM. 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 - We want to help people create connections and grow the queer rope community through sharing our knowledge and skills. We want this group to be a fun, sex-positive, relaxed, and informational space, open to all skill levels and sizes. Suggested donation of $20. Catalyst SF, 1060 Folsom Street, San Francisco, California 94103.
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Leather Uniform Club Las Vegas monthly events
This active club holds their monthly meetings on the third Wednesday at MCC Las Vegas at 7 PM. The next dates are February 20 and March 20. Their popular first Thursday Fetish and Friendship Dinners are at La Cabana at 7 PM with the next on January 3; and Leather Church at Charlie's Bar on second Sundays at 4 PM with the next one on January 13. LUC of Las Vegas is a pansexual group with many LGBT folks involved.
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