Stories

• Upcoming 15 Association Events
• Message from the Chairman
• First “Bar Night”
• PowerPlay with ONYX Northwest
• Holiday Play Party
• 2027 Annual Membership Dues
• Anniversary Weekend Gear Auction
• The 15 Worldwide
• Other Events of Interest

Upcoming 15 Association Events

Get out and play with your brothers! Mark your calendars for these upcoming 15 Association Play (and other) Events:

• Sat Nov 21st 6:00pm – 7:00pm — Bar Night — Powerhouse, 1347 Folsom St, SF
• Sat Nov 21st 7:00pm – 11:59pm (Doors Close: 10pm) — Powerplay with ONYX Northwest — Paradox, 1310 Mission St, SF Advance Ticket Recommended.
• Sun Dec 13th 2:00pm – 6:00pm (Doors Close: 4pm) — Holiday Play Party — Paradox, 1310 Mission St, SF
• Sat Jan 23rd 6:00pm – 11:00pm (Doors Close: 9pm) — Try Something New

For Advance Ticket Required events, tickets must be purchased in advance, and will NOT be available at the door.

For Advance Ticket Recommended events, tickets can be purchased in advance on the website, but can also be obtained at the door if they are still available (however the only payment allowed is credit/debit card, i.e. no cash).

The Calendar on our website is more current than the Inquisitor.

Message from the Chairman

It’s been quite a week. I hope all of you who went to Palm Springs for Leather Pride had a great time. Our club was greatly represented in all aspects of the weekend. For those who stayed in the Bay Area, our Beer Bust was an amazing success, thanks to all the devoted volunteers and to Gauge for some of the best food the SF Eagle patrons have eaten in a long time! And before the year ends, we’ve still got two more great parties for you! First, our “PowerPlay” party with ONYX Northwest. This party is named for the early leather magazine, PowerPlay, from the 1980’s, which involved an early collaboration between some 15 Association brothers and some ONYX founders and members. And then our annual Holiday Party. 2027 is right around the corner, and your Fraternal Committee is preparing and planning for Anniversary Weekend, as well as Boot Camp. There will be some exciting surprises, so look out for our announcements soon! Eric See, Chairman

First “Bar Night”

Many kink clubs have a bar night. It’s a great place for, especially, newer members to meet existing members and perhaps arrange play before the party in a more relaxed atmosphere, or to bring a friend and let him see that kinky people are just people. So, we are going to try it just before the party on November 21st. Since the party starts at 7pm, we will have an informal meetup at the Powerhouse, 1347 Folsom St, from 6–7pm. Come chat, get in the mood, and, perhaps, arrange play with someone new. Our ONYX brothers, who we partner with for this party, are also invited. (Please limit any alcohol before the party.)

If there is interest, future bar nights will be the week before the party.

PowerPlay with ONYX Northwest

On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 21st, will be our annual PowerPlay party with ONYX Northwest. Two of the most important leather clubs in the Bay Area share a dungeon together, for one glorious night. Come for something a little different; a combination of sex party and BDSM play, and the opportunity for these two clubs’ members to intermingle and have fun.

Holiday Play Party

Sunday, December 13th, it’ll be time to celebrate the holidays in the ways that only your leather family knows how to. We’ll gift you with a few surprises. Looking forward to some Season’s Beatings? You can count on it!

2027 Annual Membership Dues

Dear Brothers,

As we prepare for another year of brotherhood, camaraderie, and shared experiences, we thank you for your continued membership and support of The 15 Association.

Annual dues provide the financial foundation that allows us to plan and support our monthly play parties and special events, including Anniversary Weekend, Associates Weekend, and our annual Bootcamp.

Renewing promptly helps the club plan responsibly, secure resources, and continue offering opportunities for connection, education, and play. We encourage all members to renew early and help sustain our traditions and community.

Annual membership dues are $75.00, payable by January 1, 2027.

To renew your membership dues, visit the website: the15association.org
(Go to the Members Only menu, and click “Renew Membership.”)

Together, we sustain our traditions, strengthen our brotherhood, and build for the future. Thank you for your commitment to our club and to one another.

In Brotherhood,

The Officers
The 15 Association of San Francisco

Anniversary Weekend Gear Auction

The annual gear auction at Anniversary Weekend is coming up in February and we need donations! This is a good time to clear out that closet and put aside your unused leather and kinky gear. Stay tuned to the next issue of the Inquisitor for drop-off and pick-up options.

The 15 Worldwide

Are you a member of the 15 who is planning to travel? Do you need some pointers on gay/queer areas and kink events in the areas you are visiting? The 15 Worldwide is here to help. Use the link in the Members Only section of the website to find ambassadors in the areas you are visiting.

If you have questions about the program or would like to be an ambassador for The 15, drop us a line at the15worldwide@gmail.com.

Other Events of Interest

Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District – Kinky Holiday Market

Sat Dec 5th 12:00 Noon – 5:00pm — SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St, SF
sflcd.org/market26

LDG’s 30th Anniversary Extravaganza

Sat Dec 5th 2:00pm – 7:00pm — The Academy SF, 2166 Market St, SF
sfldg.org

In and Around Portland

NEW!! BLUF Portland

BLUF Portland is now an official BLUF local!

It’s with happy hearts that we are proud to announce BLUF Portland is now an official BLUF local! It took everyone gearing up and showing up at our monthly socials to make it happen so thanks and congratulations to all of you! We also want to recognize Brussels, Atlanta, and Ottawa, the other new locals. Globally there are now 19 locals, with Portland being the only one in the Pacific Northwest.

We encourage everyone who is an official BLUF member to join the Portland local on the BLUF app / website – you’ll receive messages about upcoming BLUF Portland events.

OSLC Leather Brunch

Sat Nov 14th 11:00am – 1:00pm — CC Slaughters

Oregon State Leather Contest has asked BLUF Portland to host a cigar patio at their upcoming Leather Brunch on Saturday, November 14th. We are told the cigar patio area will be covered in case of rain. The event is being organized and hosted by our new Ms. Oregon State Leather! The cost is $30 per person. Menu and flyer coming soon!

BLUF Portland Leather Socials & Hardwear Fetish Gear Nights

• Sat Nov 14th
  7:00pm – 10:00pm — BLUF Portland Leather Social — Aalto Lounge, 3365 SE Belmont St
  10:00pm – 4:00am — Hardwear Fetish Gear Night — Steam Portland, 2885 NE Sandy Blvd
• Fri Nov 20th
  7:00pm – 10:00pm — BLUF Portland Leather Social — Aalto Lounge, 3365 SE Belmont St
  10:00pm – 4:00am — Hardwear Fetish Gear Night — Steam Portland, 2885 NE Sandy Blvd

Esprit de Corps – March 14–17, 2027

Discipline Corps opens registration for Esprit de Corps with an invitation.

Our brother club in Dallas, Discipline Corps, has its annual run in March. A number of us have attended in the past and it is a lot of fun!

If you are interested in being sponsored to Esprit de Corps, use the Contact Us link on The 15’s website to send your request to “Other Inquiries”. After checking your membership status, we will forward your request to their Secretary, who has offered to sponsor our members.

Information on Discipline Corps can be found on their website www.disciplinecorps.com.

Sober Leathermen – Find Recovery at Leather Events

The soberleathermen.org website was born out of the desire to connect people to sobriety at leather events. While the focus is on gay leathermen, we hope that people of all gender identities will find the website helpful when navigating sobriety in leather spaces.

This website is not affiliated with any event, meeting, or fellowship.

Leather 12 Step Recovery

For those who are in recovery from addiction, there is a Zoom Leather Recovery group that meets several times a week. Not affiliated with AA/NA/Al-Anon and established over the pandemic, it is an open 12-step meeting for those who are in our community and wish to meet with and be supported by like-minded individuals who understand their kink & fetish interests and how those can interact with recovery.

To inquire, email zoomleatherrecovery@gmail.com for more information.

The group meets on:
Monday @ 5:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday @ 6pm
Sunday @ 10am

Patreons

Transform1060! Check out the website www.Transform1060.org for donation opportunities and description of the facility.

The Leather Journal — NOW back to paper print! Still recording our history and the greater Leather, Kink and Fetish community for over 35 years!
https://www.patreon.com/theleatherjournal
https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-the-leather-journal-going

Got News? We want it!

Do you have News or Events our members would have interest in or enjoy outside the Dungeon?! Whether you are producing an event or just attending one others may not be aware and wish to participate. Our Community has much to offer and a variety of tastes so don’t hesitate to e-mail by the 25th of the month for publication in the following month’s issue. Inquisitor editor: Tyler Fong tazpuppy15@gmail.com.