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FetishMenSanDiego has a NEW MEETING SPACE to use every Wednesday except for holidays and special events.
For the 6 May meeting we are test driving a new schedule.
For the 6 May meeting we are test driving a new schedule.
Doors open at about 6:30pm so we can socialize
until 7pm and then start the Discussion, Instruction or Practical topic. Depending on how the evening is going we'll stop
around 8:30pm and have more social time until 9pm.
Please let us know what you think of this new time allocation.
FMSD Calendar of Events as of 3 May 2015
While our group is going through changes in management, we are trying out new, better ways to get news out about upcoming events in a timely fashion… without so much work!
The calendar below CHANGES, so if you come back to this same page later on, the information will be updated.
You can also subscribe to the FMSD calendar, so that the events show up on your portable device or computer, and will update within seconds if changes are made on this end.
until 7pm and then start the Discussion, Instruction or Practical topic. Depending on how the evening is going we'll stop
around 8:30pm and have more social time until 9pm.
Please let us know what you think of this new time allocation.
FMSD Calendar of Events as of 3 May 2015
The calendar below CHANGES, so if you come back to this same page later on, the information will be updated.
You can also subscribe to the FMSD calendar, so that the events show up on your portable device or computer, and will update within seconds if changes are made on this end.
UPCOMING EVENTS
This newsletter focuses on details of events that occur in
San Diego and includes many events in the Southwest,
as well as some major events in the country
from the date of this post through the end of 2015.
More updates to come in future newsletters.
San Diego, CA (Mission Valley)
Wednesday, May 6, 7PM: at The Stomping Ground San Diego.
Discussion Topic: "Masculinity in Popular Culture"
7:00 - 8:30 ish discussion - followed by socialization
8:30-ish - 9:00pm - More socialization
Masculinity, mas·cu·lin·i·ty, maskyəˈlinədē/
possession of the qualities traditionally associated with men.
"handsome, muscled, and driven, he's a prime example of masculinity"
synonyms: virility, manliness, maleness, machismo, vigor, strength, muscularity, ruggedness, robustness; informal testosterone
"he's the picture of masculinity"
Come to a quiet, safe and welcoming space, where we can talk about stuff that matters, learn from each other, and build new friendships outside of a noisy bar!
San Diego, CA (North Park)
Wednesday, May 6 (first Wednesday of each month), 9PM: Puppy Night @ San Diego Eagle, at 3040 North Park Way.
San Diego, CA (North Park)
Thursday, May 7 (first and third Thursday of each month), 10pm: Yellow Hankie Social Night @ the San Diego Eagle, at 3040 N Park Way
San Diego, CA (Hillcrest)
Friday, May 8 (second Friday of each month), 10PM:
San Diego, CA (North Park)
Saturday, May 9, 4pm - 7pm: Eli Correa's IML Sendoff
@ Numbers Bar, at 3811 Park Blvd.
From Eli's Facebook event:
Make sure to mark your calendar's for a night of fun and fellowship as we send off Mr. San Diego Leather 2013/2014 Eli Correa to International Mr. Leather 37 in Chicago. He will be competing with men from around the world and know he will make San Diego proud.
Why: To show our support and raise some funds for anything he may still need or come up during IML.
Make sure to bring some extra cash for our table of Fetish Finds. We will have harnesses, leather, and more for low prices.
We look forward to seeing everyone out and stay tuned for more details to come. With special Guest DJ Ryan Racino bringing the energy, Emcee Amanda Reckinwith., and bootblack Shilo Vix. Honored to have a such diverse and loving community.
Huge thanks to the sponsors including San Diego Eagle, The Leather Foundation, Big Black Boots, and Mr-S-Leather. Thanks for making this become a reality.
@ Numbers Bar, at 3811 Park Blvd.
From Eli's Facebook event:
Make sure to mark your calendar's for a night of fun and fellowship as we send off Mr. San Diego Leather 2013/2014 Eli Correa to International Mr. Leather 37 in Chicago. He will be competing with men from around the world and know he will make San Diego proud.
Why: To show our support and raise some funds for anything he may still need or come up during IML.
Make sure to bring some extra cash for our table of Fetish Finds. We will have harnesses, leather, and more for low prices.
We look forward to seeing everyone out and stay tuned for more details to come. With special Guest DJ Ryan Racino bringing the energy, Emcee Amanda Reckinwith., and bootblack Shilo Vix. Honored to have a such diverse and loving community.
Huge thanks to the sponsors including San Diego Eagle, The Leather Foundation, Big Black Boots, and Mr-S-Leather. Thanks for making this become a reality.
San Diego, CA (Mission Valley)
Wednesday, May 13, 7PM: at The Stomping Ground San Diego.
Potluck Social!
Come to a quiet, safe and welcoming space, where we can talk about stuff that matters, learn from each other, and build new friendships outside of a noisy bar!
San Diego, CA (North Park)
Thursday, May 14 (second Thursday of each month), 9PM; Red Hankie Social Night @ the Eagle, @ 3040 N Park Way.
San Diego, CA (East County)
Friday through Sunday, May 15-17: Mankind Project: New Warrior Training Adventure GBTQ Gateway. The next step in the growth and transformational change of our Tribe!
Long Beach, CA
Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17: Long Beach Pride, with the parade on Sunday, May 17.
San Diego, CA (Mission Valley)
Wednesday, May 20, 7PM: at The Stomping Ground San Diego.
Instruction Topic: Flogging
Come to a quiet, safe and welcoming space, where we can talk about stuff that matters, learn from each other, and build new friendships outside of a noisy bar!
Chicago, IL
Friday through Monday, May 22-25: International Mr. Leather 2015 Contest in Chicago
San Diego, CA (Mission Valley)
Wednesday, May 27, 7PM: at The Stomping Ground San Diego.
Practical Topic: Flogging.
Practical Topic: Flogging.
Come to a quiet, safe and welcoming space, where we can talk about stuff that matters, learn from each other, and build new friendships outside of a noisy bar!
FAMILY REUNION WEEKEND
Noon: FLOG SWARM and Dinner9PM: GEAR CONTEST10PM: MOVIE NIGHT
Save The Date! Saturday, 30 May 2015
Noon: Flog Swarm at Sunset Temple
Post Flog Swarm: Dinner at Claire de Lune
3911 Kansas St, San Diego, CA 92104
More details to come. In the meantime, if you wish to attend please send email to SignMeUpForEvent [at] GMail.com
San Diego, CA (North Park)
Saturday, 30 May, 10PM at The Observatory - North Park
2891 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Short film: Midnight
Short film: Hole
Feature film: Seed Money: The Chuck Holmes Story (West Coast Premiere!)
Fetish Men San Diego and FilmOut San Diego Co-Present
"SEED MONEY: THE CHUCK HOLMES STORY” and two short films, “Midnight” by Ted Wilkinson and “Hole” by Tony Radevski.
SEED MONEY: THE CHUCK HOLMES STORY – West Coast Premiere!! 2015, Director: Michael Stabile, USA, 70 min:
Life of Chuck Holmes, the San Francisco Falcon Studio’s pornographer turned philanthropist. Holmes helped shape and create gay identity in the years after Stonewall, and became a founder of gay advocacy groups like the Human Rights Campaign and the LGBT Victory Fund, only to find later in life that while his money was welcome in philanthropic circles, he wasn't. Appearances by John Waters, Jeff Stryker, Chi Chi La Rue, Holly Woodlawn, Zak Spears and John Rutherford.
**This film contains scenes of sexual situations**
2 and a half minute promo video of the movie
https://vimeo.com/33672245
Chuck Holmes founded a gay porn empire, then tried to use his fortune to help propel the gay rights movement forward -- only to find that while his money was welcome, he sometimes wasn't. SEED MONEY is a feature-length documentary about one of gay cultures most unlikely heroes.
Director Mike Stabile (Seed Money), director Ted Wilkinson (Midnight) and actor Brent Corrigan - Sean Paul Lockhart (Midnight), as well as additional cast members, will be in attendance for the Q&A after the movies.
Three films for only $10.00 - you can't beat that!
Los Angeles, CA
Friday through Sunday, June 12-14: Los Angeles Pride, with the parade on SUNDAY, June 14.
Palm Springs, CA
Friday through Sunday, June 12-14: FistFest West
Phoenix, AZ
Friday through Sunday, June 12-14 - All Male Butchmanns Experience, Phoenix, AZ
South El Monte, CA (East of Los Angeles near the 60 and 605 interchange)
Sunday, June 21: Southern California Leather Gathering
Google Maps view of South El Monte, CA Zoom out about three times to see it in relation to Los Angeles, CA
(SCLG) is an annual outdoor picnic gathering that is open to ALL leather, bdsm, fetish, kink, motorcycle and bear groups/individuals of all genders and orientations. The aim of the event is to provide an opportunity for these various folk to interact in a relaxed atmosphere, have fun and raise awareness about the size and diversity of the leather/bdsm groups within Southern California.
San Francisco, CA
June 27-28: San Francisco Pride, with the parade on SUNDAY, June 28.
Palm Springs, CA
July 17-19: Wet ’n Hot Weekend in Palm Springs. Over 500 sexy, attitude-free guys will descend upon an underground location in Palm Springs for a weekend filled with uninhibited pig play, brotherhood and fun. It’s the Biggest Piss Party on the Planet, and it’s unlike anything else that you’ve ever experienced!
San Diego, CA (Hillcrest and Balboa Park)
July 17-19: San Diego Pride, with the parade on SATURDAY, July 18, and the Leather Realm on Saturday and Sunday.
This is a few of the 100 or so folks in the
2014 Pride Parade Leather Contingent!
San Francisco, CA
Sunday, July 26, 11am to 6PM: Up Your Alley Street Fair in San Francisco
Guerneville, CA (75 miles north west of San Francisco, CA)
Late July: Lazy Bear Weekend in Guerneville, California
Google Maps view of Guerneville, CA Zoom out about five times to see where it is in relation to San Francisco, CA
Las Vegas, NV
September 18-19: Las Vegas Pride, with the parade at NIGHT, from 7-10PM, on SATURDAY, Sep. 19.
Thursday, September 3, 2015: Master/slave Conference - MsC 2015
MsC 2015 - Building Community!
MsC 2015 is produced by MTTA, Inc., a 501-c-3 all-volunteer non-profit educational organization.
The highly educational and unique event will take place over Labor Day Weekend outside Washington, DC
Education, Networking and History!
MsC 2015 will include a diversity of educational opportunities with Workshops, Intensives, Panels, Roundtables and Service Stations on Master/slave relationships
Keynote Speaker: Patrick Mulcahey from San Francisco
Our Traditions Live! Program: A Tribute to Men and Women of Color in the Master/slave. Leather and BDSM Communities. Speaker: Sir Guy from New York City
Labor Day Weekend - Sept, 3 - 7, 2015
Crowne Plaza Rockville / Washington DC
Two exclusive hotels with 257 rooms!
Online Registration & Hotel Room Booking will open in March 2015
Advance Registration: $125 (to May 31)
Early Registration: $150 (to July 31)
Standard Registration: $175 (to August 30)
Door Registration: $195
Mid-October: Bearquake in San Diego. BearQuake grew out of an idea of forming an alliance between the various clubs in Southern California and elsewhere. A "Bear Weekend" was planned where we could all get together and get to know each other. A contest was also held for Mr. So Cal Bear and Cub. The success of that first event opened the door to future gatherings which has become "BearQuake".
November 13-15: Desert Leather Pride in Palm Springs
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