Table of Contents
I. Masques & Mischief - Friday, 10/20
II. Fetish Show & Tell - Saturday, 10/28
III. Upcoming Community Events
IV. From ME to YOU
I. Masques & Mischief - Friday, 10/20
Friday, October 20, 2017
9:00PM to Midnight
Location: San Diego Eagle
Cost: Support the venue, otherwise Free!
"AWRRUUUUU!!!" - Pup Bandit
It's that time of year again! Where ghosts and ghouls come out to play; at least, that's what we tell the kids so they don't rot their teeth on candy! This year, FMSD and California Drummer have something special planned for you naughty freaks --
This is Halloween - Masques & Mischief
Join us for this Fetish Men Takeover of the San Diego Eagle as we partner with California Drummerboy 2017, Erik Thomas, and host Beat Your Drum - This is Halloween! Pup Bandit (aka Doriam!) will be your Host Pup for this evening of Kinky, Fetishy, Freaky Fun! The Eagle will be running Drink Specials all evening, and you're encouraged to wear your Hottest, Raunchiest, Scariest Fetish Gear this evening for a chance to win the "This is Halloween Costume Contest." The Costume Contest will be held at Midnight on the stage, sign up with Pup Bandit for your chance to win! California Drummer will also be running a silent auction in support of Erik's travel fund, so be sure to make it in before Midnight for your chance to add these to your Trick-or-Treat Bag!
"But, Doriam!! What's FMSD doing!?"
Great question floating head! Fetish Men San Diego is hosting the Masques & Mischief portion of the evenin' starting at 9PM! Masques and Mischief is a night of Masked Men, Kinksters and Cruisers, coming out and
starting trouble having fun! Inside the bar, if you aren't already in a mask, you can donate* any amount to Fetish Men San Diego and receive a mask of your very own! Because let's be honest, there is something
HOT about a Man in a Mask
. But wait! There's MORE!
Pup Bandit will be wandering around, carrying his Doggy Bag of Tricks & Treats! What's in Bandit's Sack? You'll just have to reach in and find out! Don't miss this FMSD Takeover!
*All donations go toward their respective organizations (CA Drummerboy'17 Travel Fund or FMSD Resource Fund), to keep future workshops, events and discussions funded for your enjoyment!
II. Fetish Show & Tell - Saturday, 10/28
Saturday, October 28, 2017
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Cost: Donations to FMSD are welcome, otherwise Free!
You've asked for a Monthly Discussion group and we're bringing it to you! Join us for the first reincarnation of the Fetish Men San Diego discussion group - Fetish Show & Tell. This early evening discussion will give those of us sticking around during Palms Springs Leather Pride weekend a chance to catch up and talk about our commonalities - the things that turn us on.
Discussion will be lead by two of our Brothers, and will give each person the opportunity to talk about the thing that turns them on. From cigars and fire, to role play and water sports, this is an open table discussion for you to talk about that special something that just does it for you! If you are so inclined, bring something to show the group that represents your fetish! Bring a friend and introduce them to FMSD, the more the merrier!
If there is enough interest, members are welcome to bring food to share with the group or a small donation to order food for our brothers to enjoy during the discussion!
III. Upcoming Community Events
FMSD Hosts Beat Your Drum! - This is Halloween, Masques & Mischief!
Friday, October 20, 2017
9:00PM to Midnight
Location: San Diego Eagle
Cost: Support the venue, otherwise free to attend
Description: We're taking over BYD Night at the Eagle this month! Join your host, Doriam/Pup Bandit, for a night of Kinky, Fetishy Fun at San Diego's local Leather Bar! Drink Specials will be running all night, and we'll be auctioning off a few items in addition to hosting a Costume Contest - so bring out your hottest, raunchiest, scariest gear! Pup Bandit will be there with his Doggy Bag of Tricks & Treats! All donations will go to Erik's, California Drummerboy 2017, travel fund!
Body Based Ritual Discussion w/ Elwood Reid
Saturday, October 21, 2017
2PM to 4PM
Location: World Beat Community Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $10, or FREE with purchase of Ritual Steel ticket
Description: Earlier in the day, special guest Elwood Reid will host a presentation discussing the history and intent behind many global body-based rituals. This 2 hour educational discussion will be open to the public for $10.
Ritual Steel: An X-Treme Tribal Experience
Saturday, October 21, 2017
6PM to Midnight
Cost: $0-$45
Description: Club X in conjunction with Edgewalkers is producing Ritual Steel: An Xtreme Tribal Experience a night filled with Tribal, spiritual energy. On Saturday, October 21st, join together in the WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park for a one-night event, three years in the making. Ritual piercing, hook pull, flesh suspension, and more. You don't want to miss this event from 6:00pm till midnight.
LOCK-tober Chastity Social
Saturday, October 28, 2017
3PM to 6PM
Location: San Diego Eagle
Cost: Support the venue, otherwise Free!
Description: Curious about chastity? Ever wondered what it would be like to hold the key to a locked up boy? Join the meet up at the San Diego Eagle this month on October 28, from 3PM to 6PM and meet boys and Sirs with an interested in cock cages, chastity devices, and more! And stick around for the Underwear Party later that evening!
FMSD Discussion Group - Fetish Show & Tell
Saturday, October 28, 2017
5PM to 8PM
Location: Contact DoriamFMSD@GMail.com
Cost: Free to attend, donations to FMSD are welcome.
Description: After the chastity social, join Brothers us as we host this month's discussion - Fetish Show & Tell. Tell us a little about the thing that turns you on, that fetish that just takes you right over the tipping point - you'd be surprised to find how many guys share in your interests! Bring a friend, and if you are so willing, something that shows off your fetish!
Gear Invasion - Tom of Finland
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
7PM to 10PM (6PM Ticket Purchasing)
Location: Landmark Theater - Ken Cinema
Description: Wear Your Favorite Leather Gear in Celebration of the Man who inspired the Revolution. Known to the world as Tom of Finland, the proudly erotic drawings of artist Touko Laaksonen shaped the fantasies of a generation of gay men, influencing art and fashion before crossing over into the wider cultural consciousness. But who was the man behind the leather? Tom’s story is one of love, courage and perseverance, mirroring the gay liberation movement for which his leather-clad studs served as a defiant emblem.
GMAG December - FMSD: Leather, Gear, and Kink Modeling
Monday, December 4, 2017
6PM to 9PM
Location: Twiggs in University Heights
Cost: Free to Models, $10 for Photographers and Artists, Cash Only. Please support the venue!
Description: Have you thought posing for artists in, and out of, your gear? Or perhaps refining your sketching, drawing, painting or photographic artistic skills of the male form? The Gay Men's Art Group of San Diego (GMAG) has invited FMSD to participate in their monthly art night on December 4. The theme is Leather, Gear, and Kink. Nudity is very welcome although not required! Photography is restricted to the photographer and model and the private Facebook group if the model consents to that. If you are interested, please contact Scott at FetishMenSanDiego@GMail.com.
IV. From ME to YOU
Howdy Gents! If you haven't seen already, we have finally released our new
Volunteer Program which has been modeled after the volunteer systems of many of the clubs in San Diego. We have modified to suit OUR needs, and also worked it in such a way that it benefits YOU for your service to FMSD. If you haven't had the chance to look over it, please take a moment and do so!
I am also very happy to announce that we are now scheduling out the next year's worth of events, and securing more and more venues as we go! With the first year of my leadership of Fetish Men San Diego wrapping up, I can honestly say that this club has done so much good for me that I can't thank you, my brothers, enough! Had it not been for you, and for the support, trust, and friendship you've bestowed in me to this point, I don't know that I could have done this all!
So thank you. Thank you a hundred times over, for supporting me when I fumbled and when I charged. I hope for your continued support as we wrap up this year and move in to the next! We have a lot of great classes, workshops, events and discussions planned, and everything just becomes more and more real the more you are involved! With that, I will wrap this up and look forward to seeing you all at Masques & Mischief on Friday Night!
In Service,
Doriam C
This post is just to wish you all a happy and safe Halloween! Keep posted for an update on events and workshops coming up! For now, don't forget that Gear Invasion is tomorrow at the Ken Theatre in Kensington!
Known to the world as Tom of Finland, the proudly erotic drawings of artist Touko Laaksonen shaped the fantasies of a generation gay men, influencing art and fashion before crossing over into the wider cultural consciousness. But who was the man behind the leather? Dome Karukoski’s stirring biopic follows his life from the trenches of WWII and repressive Finnish society of the 1950s through his struggle to get his work published in California, where he and his art were finally embraced amid the sexual revolution of the 1970s. Tom’s story is one of love, courage and perseverance, mirroring the gay liberation movement for which his leather-clad studs served as a defiant emblem.
