About Stopgap

Born in April 2024 as a pop-up venue, Stopgap emerged within the walls that once housed the legendary Citadel - a landmark etched into San Francisco’s leather underground. What began as a temporary experiment quickly evolved into a movement, reigniting the city’s spirit of boldness, exploration, creativity, and connection.

Today, Stopgap stands at the center of San Francisco’s kink community - a living, breathing hub for exploration, expression, and the beautiful chaos of counterculture. The venue hosts parties, performances, workshops, and gatherings that unite the full spectrum of the Bay’s alternative scenes.

More than a venue, Stopgap is a heartbeat. It’s where history meets reinvention, where pleasure meets purpose, and where communities thrive in their rawest, most unapologetic forms.