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16TH ANNUAL IN GEAR DINNER
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026 | 6PM
DUMPLING KITCHEN – NOE VALLEY
3913 24TH STREET, SAN FRANCISCO
It’s time to gear up for BLUF San Francisco’s (BLUFSF) 16th Annual IN GEAR Dinner!
Join BLUFSF at the Dumpling Kitchen – Noe Valley to kick off the weekend of Up Your Alley. This is a limited, ticketed event; tickets will not be sold at the door. Event details found below and will be updated as more information is made available.
TICKETS (ON SALE NOW)
EARLY BIRD TICKETS (JULY 1ST – 15TH)
$70.00
JULY 16TH – 21ST
$80.00
Tables will not be sold this year; seating is limited and open.
If you wish to be seated as a group, order tickets as a group. A table will be reserved for your group; however, this is subject to availability.
Every ticket will come with five (5) raffle auction tickets for bidding at the dinner. Additional tickets are available to order online or on-site.
TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR & THERE WILL BE NO ADMISSION WITHOUT A VERIFIED TICKET UPON ARRIVAL.
BENEFICIARY
Proceeds from ticket sales and the raffle auction will benefit the San Francisco Leathermen’s Discussion Group (SFLDG), a longtime supporter of BLUFSF.
Founded in 1996, SFLDG continues its commitment toward building a stronger sense of community through serving the educational needs of Leathermen and their allies. Featuring informative, interesting and prominent guest speakers, LDG hosts demonstrations, workshops, community forums and expert panel discussions each year. Its monthly programs cover a wide range of sexuality, community, and personal growth topics, from BDSM technique, health and safety to relationships, fantasies, spirituality and much more. Although LDG’s regular programs are focused on the specific needs and interests of kink-minded men, adults of all genders and backgrounds are welcome to attend.
For more information, visit www.sfldg.org.
LOCATION
Located on 24th Street, the Dumpling Kitchen – Noe Valley sits at 3913 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114. Map it.
PARKING
Ridesharing is recommended as parking is limited to the streets surrounding the venue. If you are driving, arrive early to allow time to find parking and head to the venue for dinner.
DINNER MENU
- Starters: Vegetarian spring rolls & green onion pancakes
- Served at Table: Cucumber salad, Shanghai style steamed pork dumplings, pan-fried vegetarian pot stickers, steamed shrimp Har Gow, steamed cashews and vegetarian gow, steamed shrimp and pork shumai, and dry-braised string beans.
- Main Buffet: Salt and pepper pork chops, chicken, braised tofu with straw mushrooms, and white or brown rice.
- Dessert: Sesame balls
- Beverages: Available a la carte from the restaurant’s extensive drink menu.
EVENT SCHEDULE
- 6:00PM
Doors open for check-in & raffle auction - 6:30PM – 7:00PM
Appetizers & welcome messages from BLUFSF/SFLDG - 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Dinner buffet opens - 8:30 – 9:00PM
Winners announced & wind down - 9:00PM – 12:00AM
Special Dore Edition of BLUFSF HARD at the SF Eagle
RAFFLE AUCTION
We will be hosting an on-site raffle auction. Winners will be announced as the dinner winds down and must be present to win.
Raffle auction items listed here.
If you wish to donate items for the raffle auction, indicate your interest and the item(s) you would like to donate, send an email to info@bluf-sf.com.
AFTER DINNER
Head on over the SF Eagle, 398 12th Street, for a special Dore Edition of BLUFSF HARD. Thanks to the Eagle for helping BLUFSF make this night happen!
BADGES
If you are a BLUF member and would like a BLUFSF membership badge to wear at future events, fill out the form below and your badge will be available to pick up when you check-in for dinner.
The Annual IN GEAR has been long-standing tradition, first held in 2008. Taking place on the Thursday before Up Your Alley (aka Dore Alley), the IN GEAR has served as a high point for Leatherfolx and Kinksters to get together for food and fellowship.
| YEAR | DATE | LOCATION | PHOTOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | July 25th | Don Ramon’s | |
| 2009 | July 23rd | ? | |
| 2010 | July 22nd | ? | |
| 2011 | July 28th | Don Ramon’s | |
| 2012 | July 26th | Don Ramon’s | |
| 2013 | July 25th | Don Ramon’s | |
| 2014 | July 24th | Don Ramon’s | |
| 2015 | July 23rd | Don Ramon’s | |
| 2016 | July 28th | Don Ramon’s | |
| 2017 | July 27th | Don Ramon’s | |
| 2018 | July 26th | Don Ramon’s | |
| 2019 | July 25th | Don Ramon’s | |
| 2020 | Canceled | N/A | |
| 2021 | Canceled | N/A | |
| 2022 | July 28th | Don Ramon’s | |
| 2023 | July 27th | Cadillac Bar & Grill | |
| 2024 | July 25th | Cadillac Bar & Grill | |
| 2025 | July 24th | Cadillac Bar & Grill | Recap |
| 2026 | July 23rd | Dumpling Kitchen – Noe Valley |