2012-08-08 Upcoming Events

Movie Night has now become wildly viral, just like the BELT Parties, and for the same reasons. This is the second one (and it looks like there might be more in a possible ongoing semi-annual series), featuring a Gear Contest with prize values adding up to $875 (judged by several Surprise Guests, and emceed by Mr. San Diego Eagle 2012 Eli), and a talk by the film's director. If you want to see what our culture has been doing for a few decades, this is the film to see with a large, sweaty crowd of happy men, and a seriously Tribal event! Afterward, everybody is invited to walk two blocks away to the Eagle at 3040 North Park Way for some socializing.

Our Men's Discussions have become so successful that we will be having the discussions every Wednesday (starting August 22), but will be changing some of them periodically to include much more hands-on-training. Some will have specific topics, and some won't. Send in your suggestions here! Our newest Moderator is Jeremy, who will step in periodically to keep the conversations on-topic, since he's much more focused than I am!

The ROMP Weekend (featuring several of our finest men running for the Mr. San Diego Leather 2012 title) is coming up fast, with a few rental tents and cabins left. Click here to reserve yours now! They are still accepting applicants for the contest, so click here to get the form, or here to get the PDF version. If you have any questions, or need support in any way, let me know at papatony @mac.com! I really like the weekend's concept. It's a way to build new traditions that bring people closer.

Just a reminder: This week's Men's Discussion will be on Thursday (due to a schedule-conflict), and next week's is being canceled in honor of the big Movie Night. See you on the 22nd!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Thu. Aug 9, 7PM: Men's Discussion: PLANNING THE FUTURE. USUALLY on the the Second Wed. of each month, but changed for this one month only.

Thu. Aug 9, 9pm-1am; Red Hankie Social Night at the Eagle. Second Thu. of each month

Fri. Aug 10, 9PM-1AM: DRESS IT UP/STRIP IT DOWN at the Eagle; 2nd Fri. of each month. Hosted by Mr. San Diego Eagle 2012 Eli. It's the nicest, friendliest crowd you'll see at a leather bar. Here are a few reviews, if you haven't been to one yet. Dress to impress if you've got the gear, or show us some skin - I promise you'll be glad that you did. Here are some pictures from Oct., February, March, April, June and September. Notice how HAPPY everybody is. You deserve to be that happy too.

Sat. Aug. 11, 9am-4PM: Bears Care Rummage Sale, benefiting The Family Health Centers and Special Delivery.

Sat. Aug 11, 9:30PM: Nicky Awards Voting Party at the Eagle, hosted by Mr. San Diego Eagle 2012 Eli. Come out to vote for your favorites to win in multiple categories. You can also vote online from until Wed. Aug 15 at nickyawards.com - This event coincides with...

Sat. Aug 11, 9PM onward: UNIFORM NIGHT at the Eagle. Wear Military Gear or Civil Uniform Gear. Second Sat. of each month.

Wed. Aug 15, 7PM: KINK CRUSADERS Movie Night at the North Park Birch Theater. You would be wise to check out our heavily updated news. We are greatly honored to have Micheal Skiff, the director of Kink Crusaders joining us at 7PM on Wednesday, August 15th, when the movie is shown SPECIFICALLY in our honor, featuring a Gear Contest with prize values adding up to $875 (judged by several Surprise Guests, and emceed by Mr. San Diego Eagle 2012 Eli). Once again, this would be a very good occasion to get geared up, if you have it, but there is no dress-code required. Bring your ticket-stub to the Eagle afterwards (it's only two blocks away), because we're working on getting a drink-special that night. Tell your friends - this will be a very big social event!

Thu. Aug 16, 9-PM-Midnight: Yellow Hankie Social Night at the Eagle. First and Third Thu. of each month.

Fri. Aug 17, 8:30PM-1AM: FRIDAY NIGHT BEAT AND GREET, downtown, hosted by Bryan Teague - American Leatherboy 2010, tiger - Ms San Diego Leather 2010, caryl - San Diego's premier Sea Monkey Trainer, and Mike Underwood - San Diego's very own Curmudgeonly teddy bear. Third Fri. of each month. This is a GREAT educational event if you want some hands-on training in a safe environment.

Sat. Aug 18, 8PM: FLOG FEST in Long Beach. For the first time ever, legendary Flogging Tops from all over Southern California are gathered under one roof to demonstrate, teach and THRILL. A new annual event.

Sat. Aug 18, 9:30PM-2AM: LL Bear Dance Party @ Rich's San Diego. Third Saturday of each month. Lots of leathermen attend this event. Shirtless with a harness appears to be the dress code!

Sun. Aug 19: Kurt's Welcome Back/Thank You Party, leading into SD Leather Pride.

Wed. Aug 22, 7-9PM: MEN'S DISCUSSIONS. This has turned out to be ideal for building friendships by getting to know men outside of the bar/cruising scene. EVERY Wednesday of each month.

Aug. 25-26: ROMP Weekend Run, including the Mr. and Ms. San Diego Leather 2012 contests.

Fri. Aug. 31, 8:30PM-1AM: MEN-ONLY Fri. NIGHT BEAT AND GREET, downtown, hosted by Bryan Teague - American Leatherboy and Mike Underwood - San Diego's very own Curmudgeonly teddy bear. The Men-Only version is on the FIFTH Fri. of each month, such as Nov 30 of 2012, and Mar 29, May 31, Aug 30 and Nov 29 of 2013. There will be hands-on training for folks who want to learn from experts in a very safe environment.

Sat. Sep 1, 9PM-2AM; BearNight Dance at Numbers. $5 before 10PM. First Sat. of each month. Lots of leathermen attend this event, and it comes highly recommended… Here are some reviews

Wed. Sep 5, 7-9PM: MEN'S DISCUSSIONS. This has turned out to be ideal for building friendships by getting to know men outside of the bar/cruising scene. EVERY Wednesday of each month.

Wed. Sep 5, 9PM: PUPPY NIGHT at the Eagle, hosted by Dayton O'Connor. First Wed. of each month.

Thu. Sep 6, 9-PM-Midnight: Yellow Hankie Social Night at the Eagle. First and Third Thu. of each month.

Fri, Sep 7, 7-9PM; SDLOG educational event. First Friday of each month. at the Joyce Beers Community Center, by the Aladdin restaurant near Ralph's supermarket on University.

Wed. Sep 19, 7-9PM: MEN'S DISCUSSIONS. This has turned out to be ideal for building friendships by getting to know men outside of the bar/cruising scene. EVERY Wednesday of each month.

Sat. Sep. 22, 10pm: Underwear Party and Contest at the Eagle. Fourth Sat. of each month. Everyone is invited to strip down to those boxers, briefs or "street" legal jocks and join in the fun, you do not have to enter the contest. Although our 1st prize is $100 Cash and 2nd prize is a $25 bar tab., Clothes check opens at 10pm and the contest will be held at midnight. Your evening will be hosted by Mr. San Diego Eagle 2012, Eli

Wed. Sep 26, 7-9PM: MEN'S DISCUSSIONS. This has turned out to be ideal for building friendships by getting to know men outside of the bar/cruising scene. EVERY Wednesday of each month.

Sunday, September 23: Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco.

Sunday, September 30: AIDS Walk San Diego

November 8-11: Palm Springs Leather Pride