Dave Rhodes' Hump Day, March 13

December 04, 2023

By Dave Rhodes March 15, 2019

San Diego Leather Pride 2019

By Doriam Couto

Get out your gear, flag your fetish, and Find Your Tribe at SDLP. We return March 13-17 at the Worldbeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park. Tiger's Pictionary kicks off the weekend by welcoming the contestants for the Mr. and Ms. San Diego Leather and Bootblack contests. San Diego Leather Pride week will be loaded with workshops, events, socials, and more.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandiegoleatherpride/events/

http://sdleatherpride.org/

ONYX Northwest - Pledge Master's Rules

Join ONYX Northwest as they kick their our pledge drive with kinky fun and sexy men Bay Area Men of Color. Witness the full circle journey of ONYX Northwest's latest new members as the take the stage and give you a taste of what ONYX is all about. This special edition of the ONYX Northwest's fourth-Saturday-of-the-month bar night has everything you've come to expect. 6 PM on Saturday, March 23 at the Powerhouse, 1347 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.

https://www.facebook.com/events/330100797715178/

Avatar Club Los Angeles - Guy Baldwin

Avatar will present Guy Baldwin, M.S., a Los Angeles based psychotherapist, BDSM educator, author and activist as the speaker for its Wednesday, March 27 educational meeting which starts at 8:30 PM. Baldwin has worked in private practice predominantly with kinky people of all orientations since the early 1980's. It's a 90-minute Q&A, so bring questions and let's pick his brain together. MCC in the Valley, 5730 Cahuenga Blvd, North Hollywood, CA.

https://www.avatarla.org/

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Club X - Members Only Party

Save Saturday, March 16 on your calendar for Club X's next big play party. This one is during San Diego Leather Pride week and should be busy. Join Club X for another wild party at their favorite large play venue in San Diego. Featuring over a dozen play stations in the main room, plus separate areas for cool down, socializing, and a smoking patio, this place has it all. Starts at 6 PM.

http://clubxsd.org/Events/

Golden Gate Guards - Golden Dildeaux Woody Awards

Placing nominations for the Golden Dildeaux Woody Awards is still in progress. Nominations are free so submit as many ballots as you wish before 11:59 PM on Sunday, March 17. Voting begins March 19 and ends April 25. The Golden Dildeaux Woody Awards Show will be on Saturday April 27 at 7 PM at the SF Eagle, 398 12th Street. San Francisco, CA. Mark your calendar for the Golden Gate Guards and the Chocolate Factory beer bust on Saturday, March, 24 at 4 PM at the Lone Star Saloon, 1385 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA.

http://ggguards.org/gda/

San Diego Leather Pride 2019 - Impact and Rough Body

By Doriam Couto

Impact and Rough Body with Sir Grrr at San Diego Leather Pride will be held on Saturday, March 16 at 12 PM at the WorldBeat Cultural Center. Some days you just want to hit somebody. Come on out and look at ways to do that. This workshop will take a ground up approach to impact and rough play with your partner’s body. We will start with safety and anatomy, then work our way around to pinching, slapping, punching, and even elbows, knees, and kicking. WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego, California 92101.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2290382931205402/

Empire City MC - 55th Anniversary Week-Long Road Trip

Every five years, Empire City MC celebrates their milestone anniversaries. On our 40th, we went to the Green Mountains and White Mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire. On our
50th, we went to Deal’s Gap, NC to ride the Tail of the dragon. We’re proud to say that 2019 is our 55th year, and we’re continuing our tradition – this year, we’ll be going to Provincetown, MA the week September 7-15.

http://empirecitymc.com/

LI Ravens MC - 27th Anniversary Dinner

By Michael Conley

The LI Ravens MC will celebrate with a 27th Anniversary Dinner at Butterfields Hauppauge on Saturday, March 23 at 7 PM. Leather attire encouraged but not required. The three-course dinner with cash bar runs $45. Butterfields Hauppauge, 661 Old Willets Path, Hauppauge, New York 11788.

https://www.facebook.com/events/280348875965938/

Polish & Shine

Polish & Shine will be held at Eagle 562 in Long Beach, CA on Saturday, March 16 at 8 PM. Hosted by THR Productions and Eagle 562, Polish & Shine will include SoCal bootblacks working their magic to get your Leather ready for LA Leather Pride. $6 cover.

https://www.facebook.com/events/258156868399498/

FOX HOLE: RLD - Red Light District

Green Mirror Entertainment and Bullet Bar will present FOX HOLE: RLD at the Bullet Bar, North Hollywood, CA on Saturday, March 16 starting at 9 PM. FOX HOLE - Red Light District is an event to celebrate the golden days and Los Angeles Leather Pride 2019. Special beats by DJ Brian Novy. Bullet Bar, 10522 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, California 91601.

http://bulletbarla.com/

Sanctuary Studios LAX - Lawrence Pryor, Art at the Dungeon

Boston, Massachusetts based Lawrence Pryor has been selected to inaugurate the series Art at the Dungeon at Sanctuary Studios LAX on March 30, 3-6 PM. The charity event, ChamPAIN follows at 8 PM Sanctuary Studios hosts community events for the LGBTQK+ Community. The photography of Lawrence Pryor will be on display for one night only. Art at the Dungeon Presents Lawrence Pryor. Art Studio Nudes, featuring Lawrence Pryor is the first in the Art at the Dungeon series. Sanctuary Studios LAX 10914 South La Cienega Boulevard, Lennox, CA 90304.

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San Diego Leather and Bootblack 2019 Contests

By Doriam Couto

The Mr., Ms. San Diego Leather and Bootblack 2019 contests will be held on Saturday, March 16 at WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park. Join San Diego Leather Pride in celebrating the contestants and welcoming the new title family representing San Diego in 2019, and the send for the 2018 family toward the next steps in their Leather journeys. The San Diego Leather and Bootblack contest begins at 7 PM, and doors open at 6:30 PM.

http://sdleatherpride.org/

Inside Leather History - A Fireside Chat

Inside Leather History; A Fireside Chat proudly will present an ambitious series of four Chats in Los Angeles during LA Leather Pride weekend. Chat host Douglas O'Keeffe will be interviewing Mike Gerle live on stage at Oil Can Harry’s on Thursday March 28 at 5 OM. Cyan St. James will be interviewed live on stage at Sanctuary Studios LAX on Friday, March 29 at 3 PM. Audiences are welcome at both live Chats. Alexei Romanoff of the 1967 Black Cat protest will be privately interviewed at his home on March 30 and Steve Ganzell of LA Leather Coalition will be privately interviewed later the same day. Looking forward to seeing you in Los Angeles.

https://www.facebook.com/fireside.chats.5/posts/2395761513790427?notif_id=1549515124518801%C2%ACif_t

64TEN University: Fetish Class Series - Advanced Electroplay

64TEN University: Fetish Class Series and Leather64TEN present Advanced Electroplay on Sunday, March 17 at 7 PM – 8 PM. This class is a more advanced introduction to erotic E-Stim play taught by one of the forerunners of E-Stim, Steve Wired. The class will demonstrate the use of E-Stim devices, and their placement on the body for maximum pleasure. The April 21 64TEN University class will be Daddy Bootcamp. Leather64TEN, 6410 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60626.

https://www.facebook.com/events/845807695755309/

Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival

Long Beach Pride will host the Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19 in Long Beach, CA. Leather will again have a strong presence in the parade and festival. Long Beach Pride, 1017 Obispo Avenue, Long Beach, California 90804.

https://longbeachpride.com/

The Visibility Project

By Scarlett Sin

Phase one of The Visibility Project launched in 2017 on the principle that Diversity, Representation, Visibility and Inclusion must be perpetual efforts in our communities to ensure an equitable space for all. Beginning with a mission to provide visibility through display of identity flags of all in our communities launched the project. The Visibility Project has supplied flags to over 30 events in the past year with many more scheduled. Phase two (launching in 2019) seeks to provide scholarships to minority-identified Leatherfolk to be visible, representative and included in events otherwise beyond their reach so that they may share their knowledge and experiences and bring back those to their own home communities. 501c3 status is pending and a website will be launching soon.

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Washington State Leather Pride Week

Washington State Leather Pride Week will be held March 15-24 at several venues in Seattle, WA. The Washington State Mr., Ms Leather and Bootblack Contest will be Friday through Sunday, March 23 and the Leather Emerald Awards with Victory Brunch on Sunday afternoon, March 22-24. Earlier, on Saturday, March 16, the Seattle Men in Leather will host their 30th Anniversary Dinner at the Cuff Complex dance bar.

http://wsmlo.org/

San Diego Cigars and Boots

San Diego Cigars and Boots will get together at Pecs Bar from 4-7 PM on Saturday, April 6. Come out and share smokes and perhaps find that Mr. Right. First Saturday of every month. Cigars, tobacco pipes, cigarettes, and dip welcome. You don't have to be a tobacco enthusiast to enjoy the socializing. Bootblacks available during the event. Pecs Bar, 2046 University Avenue, San Diego, California 92104.

https://www.facebook.com/events/411382669395746/

Slave Scripture: A Protocol Manual for the Owner and the Owned

By Norman McClelland

This is different from most slave protocol manuals in that it is written by a slave (of 30 years), not a Master. Even some of the best manuals written by Masters, as might be expected, have only a limited understanding of what goes on in the mind of a slave, which is very different from what any Master may imagine. Available at Authorhouse, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.

ShipMates Club of Baltimore - 45th Anniversary

The ShipMates Club of Baltimore will celebrate their 45th Anniversary at Max's Taphouse on Saturday, May 4 at 6 PM. Max's Taphouse, 737 South Broadway, Baltimore, Maryland 21231.

https://www.facebook.com/events/312815875998660/

World Pride 2019 - Stonewall 50

The long-awaited 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion is scheduled for June 26 - July 1 all over New York including a hug dance in Times Square. Celebrate how far we've come in only a half-century. Find all the information about New York World Pride 2019 in one web site. Listing the official Pride events and the other events being put on by local promoters. These events in the past have been attended by 1,000s each New York Pride. This week will be epic for New York City. First World Pride ever to be in the USA.

http://www.worldgaypride.com/

22nd Annual Meeting of the NCSF

The 22nd Annual Meeting of the NCSF Coalition Partners took place in Portland, OR, OR, March 2-3. The Coalition Partner representatives elected the Board Members and discussed new and ongoing projects, like Consent Counts which aims to decriminalize sexual conduct between consenting adults. 18 Coalition Partners attended the NCSF Annual Meeting in person, online or by proxy. The members of the new NCSF Board are: Susan Wright – Chairperson, Keira Harbison – Vice-Chair, Ben Schenker – Treasurer, Tess Zachery – Secretary at large are Archer Shelton, Choc Trei, Elizabeth Newsom, J. Tebias, Jackie “Bebe” Harris, Judy Guerin, Rich Richbart, and Ruby B. Johnson, LCSW, LCDC Russell J. Stambaugh, PhD, DST, CSSP.

Smokeout - 20th Anniversary

By Bulldog Bob

Smokeout is a fun-filled uncomplicated weekend in Las Vegas for cigar and pipe studs, Leatherman, bikers, bears and friends, from all over the world. A free-flowing weekend so everyone can enjoy Las Vegas the way you want to … in the company of fellow studs. No rigid program to follow with lots of time for being a tourist, enjoying a show, attending events or just relaxing and having a great time. Come with a fun, uncomplicated, positive attitude and let Las Vegas do its magic The Alexis Park Resort and Villas is the host of Smokeout in Las Vegas, NV for Smokeout XX which will be held April 4-7. Smokeout has reserved the entire hotel with the exception of three suites already booked by others. Phone the Alexis Park at (702) 796-3300 to book your room. The hotel is going through renovation. Room includes buffet breakfast for room guests. Smokeout registration goes up from $50 to $55 on December 1.

http://lasvegassmokeout.com/

Leather Uniform Club Las Vegas monthly events

The Leather Uniform Club Las Vegas will be active at Smokeout in early April. This active club holds their monthly meetings on the third Wednesday at MCC Las Vegas at 7 PM. The next dates are March 20 and April 17. Their popular first Thursday Fetish and Friendship Dinners are at La Cabana at 7 PM with the next on April 4; and Leather Church at Charlie's Bar on second Sundays at 4 PM with the next one on April 14. LUC of Las Vegas is a pansexual group with many LGBT folks involved.

http://www.lucoflv.com

Avatar Club Los Angeles - Leather and Race

By Ralph Bruneau

Avatar Club Los Angeles, ONYX SoCal/Southwest and Payasos will present Leather and Race on Sunday, April 7 at 4 PM at MCC in the Valley, 5730 Cahuenga Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601. In fulfilling our mission to "provide leadership in education, health and safety by facilitating strategic collaborations" we will be joining Onyx SoCal/Southwest and the Payasos in a dialogue addressing race relations within our scene and potential next steps for collective action.. Requested donation is $5. Nobody is turned away for lack of funds.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AvatarclubLA/

GULP Brotherhood - New Dungeon Play Space

The GULP Brotherhood is happy to announce our New GULP Frat House and Dungeon Play Space! Beginning in January 2019, GULP has a permanent play space for initiations and private GULP Brotherhood events such as their private parties. GULP is an invite only Austin, Texas based guys organization for guys into Gear, Uniform, Leather, Pup play/social group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AUSTINGULP/

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

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Perverted Interracial Guys - Pigskin

Luck o' the Irish, Pigskin is on St. Patrick's Day. The Perverted Interracial Guys will host Pigskin on Sunday, March 17 at 3 PM at Eagle 562 in Long Beach, CA. The Perverted Interracial Guys will be drinking in Leather jocks this month, but all underwear is welcome. Pop up shop by Fit PUP Gear. No cover. Eagle562, 2020 East Artesia Blvd., Long Beach, California 90805.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1057473817769626/

Hooker and Boys - names beneficiaries

Hooker and Boys, producer of the 12 Days of Christmas benefits in Baltimore, MD every year, named their four beneficiaries for The 21st Annual 12 Days Of Christmas - Finally Legal. They are: AIDS Action Baltimore, Scott Stamford Memorial Fund; MADIF Community Services - Trans Life Line, and Hotline & Micro Grants Services; and B and Dee's Baltimore Love Lunch Patrol and Community Pride Bar B Que.

https://www.facebook.com/events/274147016623352/

CLAW - Rex Art

A CLAW XIX Exclusive with a Rex Art "Bootlicker" T-shirt included in packages. CLAW will be non-stop and fast-paced action with Hotel Parties, Bar Parties, Dungeon Parties, Naked Pool Parties, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Party, Skills and Education Sessions, Vendor Mart, Silent Auction, Bound and Beautiful, Speed Dating, Pup Events, Cigar Deck, Kinky Kabaret. No Leather contest - 100 percent fun. CLAW XIX is April 25-28 in downtown Cleveland. Stay over Sunday night and see the closing show which is a must.

https://www.clawinfo.org

Eagle LA - Meat Rack

Meat Rack with DJ Billy Fever is hosted by John Piampiano and Hunter Fox and Eagle LA on the fourth Saturday of each month and the next ones are on November 24 and December 22 at 9 PM. Party, house music, electronic dance music. Wear your Leather, jock, wrestling singlets, fetish, military, rubber, kink or do it up special. $6 cover. Eagle LA, Los Angeles, CA 90029.

https://www.facebook.com/events/130452464444475/

ONYX NY Northeast - at Eagle NYC

By Mr. Eagle NYC Cee Jay

Join the men of ONYX NY Northeast the second Saturday of every month at 7 PM with the next one on April 13. ONYX NY Northeast is a Leather Fraternity for men of color and their admirers. ONYX NY Northeast seeks to provide a comfortable space for men of color who are interested in Leather. Eagle NYC, 554 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001.

https://www.facebook.com/events/944509692369123/

Help Keep Leather Alive in SOMA

Contribute to SF Catalyst. Your support will help keep and improve SF Catalyst, the Leather community run space at 1060 Folsom Street in San Francisco, CA. Go to the SF Catalyst Facebook page and click on their IndieGoGo link https://www.facebook.com/CatalystSanFrancisco Space Rental - Catalyst features more than 3,000 square feet of dungeon, play and social space well-stocked with BDSM furniture. The space is currently available to rent for photo shoots, filming, art shows, gatherings, dates, life events, professional sessions, and play parties. Inquiries for renting the space may be sent to

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Northwest Leather Celebration - Hospitality Suites

By Tomo

Northwest Leather Celebration A Hospitality Party is just that - A Party! Northwest Leather Celebration has a three-room suite for clubs, businesses, groups, events and individuals to host amazing parties which are open to all NWLC attendees for free. It is a great way to meet new people, socialize in a relaxed and fun environment, and to learn more about the groups hosting the party. All of the parties are included with your event package or day pass. Northwest Leather Celebration 2019
May 2-5 in Sacramento, CA.

http://www.NorthwestLeatherCelebration.com

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! Kinky Poly Happy Hour 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, March 14 and April 11 at 5:30 PM. SF Eagle, 398 12th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.

https://www.facebook.com/events/398372250640635/

DomCon: LA 2019 - 50 classes and 70 vendors

By Cyan St. James

DomCon: LA 2019 will have 50 classes and 70 vendors, all which have been selected. DomCon: LA will be at the Hilton LAX May 8-12 for their 13th year in a row. Don't wait to reserve your room, this is the 16 Year Anniversary of DomCon: LA and the room block will sell out, just as it has done for the past 15 years. Here is the link to reserve your room.

http://domconla.com/

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