tightstorm #3 - Lycra & Spandex Party


[b]WHAT TO EXPECT[/b]
Get ready for a day-long street takeover like no other. The Folsom Street Fair transforms San Francisco's South of Market (SoMA) district into the world's largest leather, kink, and alt-sex street fair — a celebration of radical self-expression, consent culture, and community like nothing else.

[b]HIGHLIGHTS[/b]
- The Heart of the Leather Scene
Held on Folsom Street (between 7th and 13th Streets in SoMA), this fair draws up to 250,000–400,000 visitors annually — making it one of California's largest single-day outdoor events. 

- Streetwide Celebration of Kink & Culture
It's a wild mix of fetish fashion, BDSM demonstrations, alternative art, live music, food, vendors, and drag; all wrapped into a body-positive, pro-consent environment. 

- Charity in Action
Organized by the non-profit Folsom Street Events, every penny from gate donations, beverage booths, and fundraising activities goes to local charities in public health, human services, and the arts — including organizations like the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. 

- Multiple Picks for Every Taste
Expect performance stages, bars, immersive art, adult-only zones, The Playground (a welcoming space for women, trans, and non-binary folks), and even cheeky booths (spanking for donations, exhibitionist installations, etc.). 

- Part of Leather Pride Week
Folsom Street Fair officially closes out San Francisco's Leather Pride Week — capping off a weekend full of related parties, community gatherings, and nightlife.

[b]WHY YOU SHOULD GO[/b]
Folsom Street Fair is legendary — the kind of event where you can dress as naked or as fabulous as you like, meet your tribe, and feel fully accepted. Whether you come to dance, watch, play, or just soak it all in, it's a one-of-a-kind celebration of freedom, identity, and consent.


Lycra, Sportswear & Bondage... BERLIN 16 March 2013