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Sun, Jul 26
2026-07-26T15:00
2026-07-26T21:00
For the first hour | All levels | No partner needed
3:00 PM
Salsa Sundays
El Rio
3158 Mission St, San Francisco
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/el-rio
2026-07-26T21:00
2026-07-27T02:00
Where nerds and geeks come to be the cool kids. Take a little cosplay, a little drag and make a big Big Show!
9:00 PM
Fan-Dumb
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
Sat, Aug 1
2026-08-01T19:00
2026-08-01T23:00
Join us for a monthly social at The Detour.
7:00 PM
LGBTQIA+ Game Night
DETOUR
2200 Market St, San Francisco, California 94114
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/detour
2026-08-01T21:00
2026-08-02T02:00
Bootie Mashup takes over Cat Club with two rooms of dancing, themed mashups, live guitar mashups, and pop-up drag and burlesque performances from The Monst
9:00 PM
Bootie Mashup @ Cat Club - Aug 2026
Cat Club
1190 Folsom St & 8th, San Francisco
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/cat-club
2026-08-01T21:00
2026-08-02T02:00
SoMa’s Dirty Little Secret. Every First Saturday the SF Eagle becomes packed with Horny Hunks, Primal Pigs, Filthy Sounds, and Play Spaces… Filth is a nigh
9:00 PM
FILTH
SF Eagle
398 12th Street, San Francisco, California, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/sf-eagle
2026-08-01T22:00
2026-08-02T02:00
Every First Saturday Each month Juanita MORE! and Glamamore invite one lucky person to the stage of the Powerhouse Bar for a full-fantasy drag makeover. Wa
10:00 PM
Powerblouse!
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
Sun, Aug 2
2026-08-02T14:00
2026-08-02T20:00
Bursting to the brim from 2PM-8PM with the fabulous Castro Art Mart featuring dozens and dozens of local artists and small businesses taking over Noe St!
2:00 PM
Castro Art Mart
The Castro
Noe Street between Beaver and Market
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/the-castro
2026-08-02T20:00
2026-08-03T01:00
Welcome to the ultimate free-for-all drag show. Performers are welcome to come perform whatever they want with no theme. (Most of the time) Hosted by the t
8:00 PM
Wild Cards
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
Tue, Aug 4
2026-08-04T21:00
2026-08-05T02:00
All arcade games are free with purchase from the bar. Plus 2 featured pinball machines every month.
9:00 PM
Freeplay Tuesday
DETOUR
2200 Market St, San Francisco, California 94114
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/detour
Wed, Aug 5
2026-08-05T17:00
2026-08-05T21:00
Have you been craving a casual weeknight hangout with friends, gear optional, where you can sprawl out on the mats, play some video games, or curl up under
5:00 PM
Bark-Cade
Lone Star Saloon
1354 Harrison Street, San Francisco
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/lone-star-saloon
2026-08-05T20:00
2026-08-06T01:00
” WHORROR!, the hottest monthly horror/alt show in the Bay! Every FIRST WEDNESDAY with Polly Amber Ross at the legendary SF Powerhouse. Be sure to follow u
8:00 PM
WHORROR
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
Fri, Aug 7
2026-08-07T17:00
2026-08-07T20:00
Embark on a journey through the artistic wonders of the Castro
5:00 PM
Castro Art Walk
18th & Castro
Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/18th-castro
2026-08-07T21:00
2026-08-08T01:00
A surprisingly sassy soiree by Dad SF
9:00 PM
Peekaboo
Lookout
3600 16th St @ Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/lookout
2026-08-07T21:00
2026-08-08T02:00
TRAVIESO! Your new favorite Latin Leather Night is back at @sfpowerhouse
9:00 PM
TRAVIESO
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
2026-08-07T21:00
2026-08-08T02:00
Monthly Bear Trap dance party at Lone Star Saloon with DJ Dakota Pendant (first Friday).
9:00 PM
Bear Trap
Lone Star Saloon
1354 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/lone-star-saloon
Sat, Aug 8
2026-08-08T21:00
2026-08-09T02:00
A glitter soaked queer night backed with DJs, Dancing & Midnight Burlesque Show. We're bringing sapphic love to the dance floor all night long.
9:00 PM
Glamarati: Queer Dance Party & Burlesque Show
Jolene’s Bar
2700 16th St, San Francisco
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/jolenes-bar
2026-08-08T21:00
2026-08-09T02:00
The furniture and rugs get moved back in for the best frat infused underground dance party! Ky and Juan Martinez give you a lasers, lights ‘n smoke!!
9:00 PM
HOUSE PARTY
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
Sun, Aug 9
2026-08-09T14:00
2026-08-09T19:00
FIST BUDS is SF's ONLY FF Event for Men ... open to all experience levels.
2:00 PM
Fist Buds
Transform1060
1060 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/transform1060
2026-08-09T20:00
2026-08-10T02:00
Powerhouse PRIMAL event series. Tagline: "Unleash your primal side." Listed themed nights include: February 8th "Love Bites", March 8th "Jocks vs Nerds", a
8:00 PM
Powerhouse: Primal
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
Tue, Aug 11
2026-08-11T17:00
2026-08-11T19:30
Monthly queer nonprofit happy hour at The Stud featuring a Showdown Drag Battle fundraiser every second Tuesday.
5:00 PM
Queer Nonprofit Happy Hour + Showdown Drag Battle
The Stud
1123 Folsom St, SF
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/the-stud
2026-08-11T18:00
2026-08-11T22:00
21+ queer chess night featuring open play, chess learning, and a social atmosphere to make friends. Full bar available, including non-alcoholic drinks. Fre
6:00 PM
Queer Chess Night
Mother
3079 16th St., San Francisco, CA 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/mother
Wed, Aug 12
2026-08-12T00:00
2026-08-12T02:00
21+ monthly tug & twist happy hour at Powerhouse on the second Wednesday, featuring $3 well drinks.
12:00 AM
Chest Tug & Twist Happy Hour
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St., San Francisco
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
2026-08-12T20:00
2026-08-13T02:00
It’s the show that brings the chaotic energy, experimental drag and fun beats to you every second Wednesday. Do you want to try out a new performance ? Fir
8:00 PM
What the Fuck!
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
2026-08-12T20:00
2026-08-12T23:00
Second Wednesdays of the month, join host Duncan Black for a night of gaming & cosplay!
8:00 PM
Lookout Pokémon Party
Lookout
3600 16th St @ Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94114
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/lookout
Thu, Aug 13
2026-08-13T17:00
2026-08-13T21:00
5:00 PM
Rubber Ducky
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
Fri, Aug 14
2026-08-14T00:00
2026-08-14T02:00
Recurring Second Fridays dance party featuring sounds by Your Muther + Friends. Music styles listed include reggaeton, salsa, cumbia, dembow, baile y mas.
12:00 AM
Reinas
Mother
3079 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/mother
2026-08-14T17:00
2026-08-14T21:00
Divine Masc: T-Dance is a Trans Masc meet up and happy hour. This is our casual after work bar hangout time, for those that don’t want to stay out late, or
5:00 PM
T – Dance
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
2026-08-14T22:00
2026-08-15T02:00
“It’s pronounced queer, you heathens.” Think infernal leather, heavy bass, cruising energy, and unapologetic queer presence. A night for the bold, the devi
10:00 PM
Cuir
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
2026-08-14T21:00
2026-08-15T02:00
Cubcake at Lone Star in San Francisco—monthly dance party every second Friday.
9:00 PM
Cubcake
Lone Star Saloon
1354 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/lone-star-saloon
Sat, Aug 15
2026-08-15T17:00
2026-08-15T21:00
5:00 PM
Chub Rub
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
2026-08-15T21:00
2026-08-16T02:00
Every Third Saturday BEATPIG brings together all the great elements of leather, fashion, and drag to the legendary Powerhouse SOMA venue. Hosted every thir
9:00 PM
BEATPIG
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
2026-08-15T21:00
2026-08-16T02:00
Cross-generational trans-galactic soul-strengthening discotheque
9:00 PM
Young Hearts
SF Eagle
398 12th Street, San Francisco, California, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/sf-eagle
2026-08-15T22:00
2026-08-16T01:00
Hip-hop remixes dance event featuring 'Gaybangerz' and DJ Nico. Occurs on 3rd Saturdays from 10 PM to 1 AM.
10:00 PM
Off Leash
Mother
3079 16th St.
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/mother
Sun, Aug 16
2026-08-16T20:00
2026-08-17T02:00
Cocktailgate 2.0 – The drag show that just refuses to die. One of the Bay Areas longest running shows built on chaos and art. Come see what “Minutes of Reh
8:00 PM
Cocktailgate
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
Wed, Aug 19
2026-08-19T20:00
2026-08-20T02:00
Divine Masc: BoysTown is our monthly Trans Masc bar night and cruising social. Get ready to dance your butt off to amazing beats alongside the sexiest Tran
8:00 PM
Divine Masc BoysTown
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
Thu, Aug 20
2026-08-20T17:00
2026-08-20T22:00
Free Third Thursdays on Mint block party at Mint Plaza w/ Justin Jay, Mama San, Black Pope & Chanelley. RSVP for free entry.
5:00 PM
Third Thursdays on Mint: Electroluxx Free Block Party (feat. Justin Jay)
The San Francisco Mint
88 5th Street, San Francisco
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/the-san-francisco-mint
2026-08-20T21:00
2026-08-21T00:00
Every 3rd Thursday Best Butt Contest with a $150 cash prize. Featuring MC Gary Virginia and DJ Jim Hopkins. Includes giveaways and a "Stop The Music Game."
9:00 PM
Best Butt Contest
440 Castro
440 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/440-castro
Fri, Aug 21
2026-08-21T17:00
2026-08-21T22:00
Night market event at 18th & Castro.
5:00 PM
Castro Night Market
18th & Castro
Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/18th-castro
2026-08-21T21:00
2026-08-22T00:00
House music event called 'Ladies Love House Music' featuring 'The Junior'. Takes place on 3rd Fridays from 9pm to 12am. No cover.
9:00 PM
Ladies Love House Music: The Junior
Mother
3079 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/mother
2026-08-21T21:00
2026-08-22T02:00
TRADE is a monthly dance party at Powerhouse produced by Mark Weston and Mike Castro, bringing together underground house music, late-night energy, and a c
9:00 PM
TRADE
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, California, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
Sat, Aug 22
2026-08-22T21:00
2026-08-23T02:00
Come on out in any gear that fits your desires, there's a place here for everyone.
9:00 PM
CODE (Leather Night in The Castro)
The Edge
4149 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/the-edge
2026-08-22T21:00
2026-08-23T02:00
What Do You Have A Taste For? Drink Specials. Every 4th Saturdays at the Powerhouse 9pm to 2am.
9:00 PM
LICK IT
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
Sun, Aug 23
2026-08-23T11:00
2026-08-23T12:00
Check Us Out: Forget about that summertime sadness because our chaotic comedienne Fran Zaya is bringing you a cast of local legends! THEE Bay Area Diva Amo
11:00 AM
Sunday Funday Drag Brunch
DETOUR
2200 Market St, San Francisco, California 94114
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/detour
2026-08-23T16:00
2026-08-23T20:00
4:00 PM
Carne Fresca
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse
Wed, Aug 26
2026-08-26T19:00
2026-08-26T21:15
Safe Words returns to SF Eagle for We’re Queer, as in Funny, this month’s edition of Safe Words Comedy Showcase. Up from LA, Diana Hong headlines a lineup
7:00 PM
Safe Words Queer Comedy Showcase
SF Eagle
398 12th Street, San Francisco, California, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/sf-eagle
Thu, Aug 27
2026-08-27T21:00
2026-08-28T01:00
GOAT SF is a 21+ monthly party at The Stud in San Francisco, every 4th Thursday from 9 PM to 1 AM.
9:00 PM
GOAT SF
The Stud
1123 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/the-stud
Fri, Aug 28
2026-08-28T21:00
2026-08-29T02:00
Stank is San Francisco’s infamous Ripe Pit night. Every 4th Friday the pit pigs, pups, and perverts converge on Powerhouse for a music forward night to tak
9:00 PM
Stank
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
https://thegaycalendar.com/v/powerhouse