San Francisco, CA

Joseph Osmundson, author of the award-finalist VIROLOGY, reads from his genre-bending memoir about queer family-making, scientific ethics, and building kinship beyond biology. When a lesbian couple he'd known since college asked him to be their bio-dad and co-parent, Joe thought he'd found his path to parenthood—until questions of race, whiteness, and belonging reshaped everything. An intimate evening exploring grief, caregiving, and what it means to make family in the 21st century.

Weekly trivia at Hi Tops means free-to-play rounds, actual cash prizes, and a room full of people who take their team names way too seriously. It's the kind of Tuesday night that gives you a reason to show up, grab a drink, and remember why your crew is unbeatable.

Every Tuesday night at Badlands, it's all about the hits you grew up with—80s through 2000s, back to back, all night long. Grab a BOGO cocktail during happy hour until 8:30pm, then settle in for a night of pure nostalgia on the dance floor. The songs you forgot you loved and the ones you still know every word to.

The weekly underwear party that's become a Tuesday night institution at Beaux. Horse hung and bottom heavy gogo boys, a dark and dirty dance floor, free coat check, and drink specials that actually reward you for showing up in less clothing. 9pm to 2am every week — it's exactly what a midweek reset should be.

Wednesday nights at Lone Star are for low-key hangouts — sprawl out on the mats, grab a controller for some video games, or curl up under blankets with popcorn and cartoons. No cover, no pressure, just a casual midweek reset with friends. Gear optional. 5–9 PM.

Wednesday nights at The Edge belong to the showtunes crowd — a room full of people who know every word and aren't afraid to sing them. Live piano, strong drinks, and the kind of singalong energy that turns a regular bar night into something genuinely special. Show up, warm up your voice, and join in.

First Wednesday of the month, Eagle Players brings new work to life—playwrights, actors, songwriters, and performance artists reading fresh scripts, trying out new material, and workshopping ideas in front of a room that actually gets it. Writers: bring copies of short works to submit or read yourself. Performers: debut new pieces. Everyone else: show up, watch something real happen, and drink while you're at it.

The biggest Latin party in San Francisco hits every Wednesday at Beaux — 10 go-go dancers from LA, San Diego, and Argentina, DJ Ben spinning, and a surprise drag show at midnight. This Pride Week edition is the one to catch: early arrival and advance tickets are a smart move.