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It is time, once again, for the world’s largest leather event. On Sunday, September 7, from 11 am to 6 pm, check out fairgrounds packed with leather, fetish and rubber attire. A beloved annual event, the Folsom St Fair in San Francisco draws about 400,000 people. The event covers 13 city blocks, making it the largest leather party in the world.

Besides seeing people strolling around in outrageous leather garb, there will be 250 vendors, food, and entertainment, including DJ’s and a dance area.

San Francisco’s Folsom St Fair is in the South of Market district, on Folsom St between 7th and 12th Sts.

The Hotel Rex is right in the midst of all the bustle of the San Francisco theatre district. Located in Union Square, it is one of the premier San Francisco hotels, and it was inspired by the art salons of the 1920’s and 1930’s. Paintings of famous writers adorn the walls, and there are smooth jazz sessions and poetry readings in the library bar, if that’s your thing. It’s mine, so this was one of my favorite things about my stay here. Continue Reading »

I watched Milk the other night with Sean Penn, and I have to say I didn’t really know anything at all about the real Harvey Milk. San Francisco is the centre of gay culture, but I just thought it had sort of happened that way. So, I did a bit of reading online and learned more about the Castro neighbourhood and Harvey Milk, the first openly gay public office elect. I know I’m a bit late, Milk came out awhile ago, but in case you’re heading to San Francisco soon and you want to check out some Harvey Milk landmarks. Continue Reading »