Performance venues, theaters, and entertainment halls
Naomi Smalls is the special guest for the wildest Drag Race viewing party in the Castro. Watch the Season 18 finale with hosts Hera Wynn and Melanie Sparks, then stick around for performances from all three, go-go dancers, DJs, and...
Gather with fellow fans to watch the latest season of RuPaul's Drag Race at The Stud, the city's iconic queer nightclub. It's the perfect excuse to settle in with a drink, cheer on your favorites, and celebrate drag culture alongside...
Fagatha Christie's Book Club brings queer literary culture to The Stud with monthly gatherings that celebrate LGBTQ+ authors, stories, and the readers who love them. Whether you're deep into contemporary queer fiction or rediscovering classics, this is where book lovers...
PADDYBEAR's HIGH TEA is the Sunday afternoon reset you didn't know you needed — DJ Ben Fonik spinning on the decks, go-go dancer Emerson bringing the energy, and 2-for-1 Wells keeping things flowing. No cover, 21+, 4:30–9pm. It's the kind...
WTF is The Stud's late-night dance party that runs from 8 PM Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Part of the legendary worker-owned cooperative's rotating roster of drag, DJs, and dance nights, WTF is where the city's queer nightlife gets delightfully unhinged....
Truck is The Stud's signature Wednesday night party — a high-energy dance floor packed with a diverse crowd ready to move. It's the kind of midweek reset that keeps people coming back, with solid DJing and the kind of vibe...
Club Papi's monthly Latin night celebrates two years with a special live performance from RuPaul's Drag Race Mexico star Horacio Potasio, plus ten go-go dancers and a packed dance floor. DJ Ben spins reggaeton, cumbia, merengue, and dance music while...
Six years of drag spectacular meets disco-pop dance party, and Princess is celebrating with RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 star Jane Don't headlining a night of Bay Area drag superstars. Doors at 10pm with a meet and greet, show around...
Grunt is bringing the heat to The Stud, San Francisco's legendary worker-owned queer bar that's been a community cornerstone since 1966. Get ready for a night of high-energy dancing, killer vibes, and the kind of authentic SOMA nightlife that keeps...
Head to The Stud on Tuesday night for WTF—a chance to dance and celebrate at San Francisco's legendary queer institution that's been holding it down since 1966. This worker-owned cooperative is where LGBTQ+ nightlife history actually lives, and every night...
Truck is The Stud's weekly Wednesday night party — a reliable midweek escape with a packed dance floor and the kind of crowd that knows how to have a good time. Late-night energy, solid DJs, and the cooperative's iconic SOMA...
Latin house and tribal beats with DJ Joe Pacheco and DJ Geovanni Pacheco spinning live in the Castro. Ten go-go dancers, drink specials all night, and the kind of packed dance floor that's become Circuit Papi's signature. This is the...
Nudie Nubie's is a lively drag and entertainment event at The Stud, San Francisco's iconic worker-owned cooperative nightclub. Expect vibrant performances, a packed dance floor, and the kind of Saturday night energy that keeps people coming back. This is the...
Juicy Love Dion, the dancing doll from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18, is headlining Big Top Saturday at Beaux to celebrate Hera Wynn's birthday bash. Expect a sickening drag show hosted by iconic SF diva Hera Wynn and an all-star...
💃🏻🎨 STUD Figure Drawing 🎨🕺🏻 $5-15 sliding scale NOTAFLOF Queer Figure Drawing is back at the STUD! Join us for a chill evening of drinking and drawing hosted by Kitty KaPowww @kittykapowww, featuring 2 fabulous figure models: 🧑🎨 All experience...
The Stud's bear happy hour brings together the city's bear community for drinks, conversation, and good vibes in one of San Francisco's most iconic queer spaces. It's the kind of Thursday evening where you'll find a welcoming crowd, strong cocktails,...
Step into Altaer at The Stud, San Francisco's legendary worker-owned queer bar, for a night of pure temptation and electric energy. This iconic SOMA institution has been the heart of queer nightlife since 1966, and Altaer brings that same magic...
JORGEOUS fresh off RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars is headlining Big Top Saturday, Beaux's monthly drag spectacular hosted by iconic SF diva Hera Wynn. Grab a meet-and-greet ticket for a photo with JORGEOUS before the show, then dance to pop...
Memorial Day weekend brings an all-night Brazilian tribal circuit experience to the Castro. DJ Will Capitão from Brazil headlines this high-energy dance marathon—8pm to 3am—with opening sets from circuit master DJ AKI and visual production by The Level Productions. Expect...
Grunt is bringing the heat to The Stud, San Francisco's legendary worker-owned queer bar that's been a community cornerstone since 1966. Get ready for a night of high-energy dancing, killer vibes, and the kind of authentic SOMA nightlife energy that...
Steam returns with the dark, seductive energy that's made it legendary at The Stud — pulsing tech house, an infamous play maze where shadows move and bodies connect, and a crowd that knows how to get lost in the night....
The Stud's weekly bear happy hour brings together the city's bear community for drinks, good company, and that rare kind of camaraderie that only happens when your people show up. Strong cocktails, reasonable prices, and a room full of folks...
Myki Meeks, the breakout star of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18, takes over Big Top Saturday to kick off SF Pride month. Catch the sickening drag show hosted by legendary SF diva Hera Wynn alongside Mary Vice, Yah Yah the...
Morphine from RuPaul's Drag Race is headlining Big Top Saturday, Beaux's monthly drag spectacular hosted by the legendary Hera Wynn alongside Amoura Teese, Vicky Christina Barcelona, and Melanie Sparks. The night runs six hours of drag, dancing, and go-go boys—VJ...
