Dark Leather: A Leather Culture Circus Variety Show + Party

DARK Events is bringing back the hottest event of the season! This summer, we honor & celebrate the various leather subcultures in a single event. Blending aesthetic elements of goth, rock, punk & metal, we invite you to step into our world where the cultures combine. Please come dressed to impress in your fiercest leather looks.

Taking place inside of the fabulous venue Fluid510, the evening will be as enchanting as it is inspiring. We welcome you to the world of Dark Leather with opening ambient entertainment, themed vendors, and visual art. The main show features aerial acrobatic performances by our in-house troupe, The Dragonettes, as well as performers from Ruckus + Rumpus Revival, Glamour Grunge, Flux Vertical Theater, DAM Circus, Haus of Libations, & Fou Fou HA! Stay after the show to enjoy the night market of local artisan crafts, dance music and opportunities to interact with your companions.

The night features dancy beats by Veteranø.

We offer tiers of tickets for all levels of patrons:

General Admission: Includes all interactive activities and standing room for the main show. Limited amount of discounted early bird tickets available.

Seated Tickets: Includes pre and post show festivities as well as a seat for the main show.

VIP Table: The best seats in the house ! Get a front row table seat for the main show. Tables are available for 1 or 2 people. If interested in bringing a larger group, please message us at [email protected] 

DARK Leather takes place on Saturday August 17th

Doors will open at 8PM to the vendor market, photo opportunities, ambient entertainment & more. 

Main Show will begin at 9 PM

The After Party starts at around 11 PM.

DARK Events is excited to hold DARK Leather at Fluid510. Located in downtown Oakland, the location features a 5000 square foot space with a full bar of craft cocktails, mocktails, & beers. Fluid510 also features a delicious food menu of small plates & full meals. Enjoy ! 

Be prepared to street park in downtown Oakland. The venue is also close to a BART station if public transportation is preferred. 

Refunds will be available until AUGUST 9TH. NO REFUNDS will be issued for any reason after the 9th. 

Costumes are highly encouraged, so please come in your finest leather attire: think spikes, studs, motorcycles, mohawks, harnesses, blacks, blues, & reds. We encourage expression of whatever Leather culture means to you.

Host or Publisher Skyhigh Odditorium & Unkle Morty's