Fetish fests


Up Your Alley If rubber suits, biker gear and metal spikes


turn you on, Up Your Alley is your fantasy come to life. Commonly referred to as Folsom Street Fair’s dirty little brother, the all-day event sees nearly 15,000 leather men and fetish enthusiasts weave their way between 50 vendor spaces. Don’t be alarmed by all the spanking—embrace it. à Dore Alley between Howard and Folsom Sts (folsomstreetevents.org). July 30 11am–6pm; free.


Leather Walk Every year, hundreds of gay men dress


from head to toe in leather (think harnesses, straps and G-strings) and march from the Castro to SoMa; it’s a sight to behold (if you’re not squeamish) and a delight to take part in. The route is led by drag queen Sister Roma and includes stops at some of San Francisco’s best LGBTQ watering holes, including Powerhouse (powerhousebar.com), Lone Star (lonestarsf.com), Mr. S Leather


(mr-s-leather.com) and The Stud (studsf .com) before raising the Leather Pride flag at SF Eagle (sf-eagle.com). à Castro and Market Sts (folsomstreetevents.org). Sept 20 at noon; $75.


Magnitude Dance Party For those who just want to dance, this year


the Magnitude party is going big with a new location: the Armory, SF’s castle-like historic landmark and the headquarters of porn site Kink.com. Headlining the event is music producer Ralphi Rosario, who’s worked with icons like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey. à333 14th St (folsomstreetevents.org). Sept 23 9pm–4am; $100–$160.


Deviants: Adult Arcade Once the tourists go home, the real fun


begins. Head to Deviants: Adult Arcade for the official Folsom after-party. The DJ lineup features Jennifer Cardini and Honey Soundsystem spinning cutting edge techno,


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house and disco, and the club itself is transformed to something between a red- light district and a video-game arcade. à Mezzanine, 444 Jessie St (folsomstreetevents.org). Sept 24, 25 6pm–2am; $35.


Folsom Street Fair A true San Francisco original, Folsom


Street Fair covers 13 city blocks, and more than 400,000 people attend each year in their most outrageous leather, rubber and fetish attire—or, you know, just plain naked. Stroll the length of Folsom Street to peruse hundreds of exhibitor booths showcasing fetish gear and toys, and see live indie, electronic and alternative acts perform on the multiple stages that line the route. Also on the agenda: two huge EDM dance areas, public play stations and an erotic artists’ area. And yes, it’s really legal to be naked, so make the clothes check your first stop. à Folsom St between 8th and 13th Sts (folsomstreetevents.org). Sept 24 11am–6pm; free.


July 26–October 10, 2017 Time Out San Francisco


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