GEAR Blackout Party – Event Details
The official flyer for the GEAR Blackout Party at The Rail in San Diego. This monthly fetish gear party invites attendees to “GEAR UP” in their favorite leather or kink attire and dance the night away
. The night features local DJ Barbarossa spinning dark, sexy beats all night long
, with go-go dancers John, Jacob, Pup X, and Jon hyping up the crowd on the go-go boxes
. Guests can also enjoy on-site bootblacking by Mx. Mischief to keep their leather gleaming, and kinky demos happening throughout the night
. With community vendors, fetish demos, and early-bird ticket deals, GEAR Blackout Party promises an unforgettable night for San Diego’s leather/gear community.
Date & Time
When: Friday, September 13, 2024, from 9:00 PM until 2:00 AM (PDT)
. (Note the new earlier start time of 9 PM for this edition
.)
Location
Where: The Rail, San Diego, CA 92103
. (The Rail is a popular nightclub in San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood.)
Music & Performers
- DJ Barbarossa: San Diego local DJ Barbarossa will be headlining the music, spinning a mix of dark, sexy beats to keep the dance floor moving all night
.
- Go-Go Dancers: Featured gear’d-up go-go performers John, Jacob, Pup X, and Jon will be dancing on the boxes, adding to the high-energy, seductive atmosphere
.
- Bootblack & Hosts: Mx. San Diego Bootblack Mischief returns as the event’s resident bootblack, offering boot shining services to keep your leather boots looking their best
. At the clothes check, you’ll find Mr. San Diego Leather Earl Gray and Mr. World Cub Marcus Keys helping guests comfortably gear down and stash their street clothes
.
Dress Code & Theme
Theme: “GEAR UP” in your favorite fetish attire. All types of gear are welcome – whether it’s leather, neoprene, rubber, pup hoods, harnesses, chains, or any BDSM/fetish gear that ignites your desire
. There is no strict dress code beyond the gear theme, so attendees are encouraged to get creative and show off their personal fetish style. (Casual observers and admirers of gear are welcome too
.)
Tickets & Admission
- Early Bird: A limited number of $10 pre-sale tickets are available in advance, if purchased by Sept 6th at 12:00 PM (noon)
. Grab these early-bird tickets while they last.
- Regular & Door: After Sept 6, week-of pre-sale tickets are priced at $13, and remaining tickets will also be $13 at the door on the night of the event
. (In other words, admission is $13 if you buy during the week of the event or at the venue door.)
- Availability: Tickets can be bought online (via Ticket Tailor) until the event, or you can pay at the door if not sold out. Early purchase is recommended to save money and ensure entry.
Special Highlights
- Kinky Demos: Enjoy live fetish demonstrations on-site between 10:00 PM and midnight
. These demos provide some titillating entertainment and a chance to learn about various kink activities in a safe, fun environment.
- Gear Vendors & Community Booths: Browse and shop from local gear vendors and organizations. America’s Finest City Leather Guild, RMBL Gear, Flex Gear, and Amarrado by Angelo will all be on hand, ready to deck you out in the latest gear and keep you informed about upcoming leather community happenings in San Diego
. This is a great opportunity to pick up new fetish apparel or accessories and meet folks from the community.
- Community Leather Titleholders: The party will be joined by notable figures from the leather community. In addition to Earl Gray and Marcus Keys working the coat check, the event gives a shout-out and congratulations to the newly crowned Mr. AFC Leather 2024, Scotty Grefseng, and Mx. AFC Leather 2024, Rodney Nettles
. Don’t miss the chance to congratulate them in person and maybe see them sporting their new titles.
Come GRAB your GEAR and get ready for an electric night at GEAR Blackout Party! With a pumped-up crowd, thumping beats, and a welcoming vibe for all fetishes, this event is the place to be on Friday, Sept 13th
. Whether you’re a seasoned leather veteran or just curious and want to admire the scene, all are welcome to join the fun – so gear up and we’ll see you at The Rail!