San Francisco Treat: Fetish Ball, Round 4

Five years ago, had you found yourself wandering San Francisco on a March evening clad in latex with a ball gag in your mouth, you may as well have gone to see a movie. Patch Adams, maybe. This year, however, fans of fish hooks and stilettos will once again have a night-time destination, courtesy of the fourth annual Fetish Ball.

Organized by Paige White and Tchukon Hunter, this year’s installment will feature fashion shows by AMF Korsets, Lusty Wear, Vex Clothing, Mr. S Leather, and appearances by models Diana Knight, Ivy Red, Sasha Monet, Babydoll and Miss Conduct, among others. Performers include the Apsara Stilt Walkers, The Elegant Emily Marilyn, and NYC Bombshell Aprella.

The fun begins at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at The Gift Center (888 Brannan St.) and continues until 3 a.m. For more information, visit www.sffetishball.com.

Also, on March 10, legendary fetish photographer Ken Marcus will host a gallery show of his work from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Madame S, 321 7th St.

For more information about the opening, call 415-863-9447.