LGBTQ+ Events in San Francisco

Saturday and Sunday drag brunches at 12:30pm and 2:30pm in the heart of the Castro. Local drag performers, champagne, mimosas, and tacos from Taco Boys—the kind of weekend brunch that actually lives up to the hype. $10 cover per person...

A Saturday afternoon gathering at Powerhouse for folks who celebrate body diversity and connection. This is the kind of event where the vibe is welcoming, the crowd gets it, and you can just be yourself without pretense. Come early, stay...

The leather community's biggest competition of the year — watch as contenders strut, pose, and prove why they deserve the title of SF Eagle Leather Pet 2027. It's part pageantry, part celebration of what it means to embody leather culture...

A playful evening celebrating rope, bondage, and the art of tying at SF Eagle. Whether you're curious, experienced, or just here for the vibe, Knotty Bird brings together the leather and kink communities for education, connection, and good company. Expect...

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...

The bear community's hottest night at Lone Star — jockstraps, short shorts, onesies, gear, or whatever makes you feel sexy. DJ Omnibot spinning, all bodies welcome, and a $10 cover (or $8 before 10pm) that includes free clothes check. This...

Every third Saturday, Beatpig brings leather, fashion, and drag together at Powerhouse with the energy the leather district does best. Hosted by Juanita MORE! and DJ Stanley Frank, expect great music, cheap drinks, gogo dancers, bondage demonstrations, and rotating photographers...

Young Hearts is SF Eagle's signature disco night — a high-energy dance floor packed with the city's queer community, spinning the hits that make you want to move. Saturday nights at the Eagle mean good music, good people, and the...

Gaybangers with DJ Nico is a monthly late-night dance party that happens every third Saturday at Mother. Ten PM to one AM of pure dance floor energy — the kind of night where the crowd knows how to move and...

MORPHINE LOVE DION, the lip-sync virtuoso from RuPaul's Drag Race, is headlining Big Top Saturday at Beaux — the monthly drag spectacular that's become the Castro's most reliable Saturday night out. Expect a rotating cast of local queens, go-go dancers,...

Beaux's Sunday drag brunch takes a one-time detour for the World Cup finale. From noon to 2pm, settle in with a full table service setup, order food from Taco Boys, and catch the match with sound while sipping mimosas and...

The SF Eagle Title Family's summer celebration doubles as a fundraiser for the Title Contests — come for the cold beer, good food, and the community that makes this bar legendary. Beer Bust and food runs $20, food-only is $7....

Sunday afternoons at Powerhouse mean one thing: a packed leather bar, shirtless bodies, and the kind of raw, unapologetic vibe that defines this stretch of Folsom. Free entry means there's no barrier to showing up and soaking in the scene...

Sunday afternoons in the Castro just got a lot sexier. Popper Slut Disco is the weekly underwear dance party that kicks off right after drag brunch—a dark, dirty, high-energy room where the Beaux go-go boys are always ready to show...

Sunday nights at The Edge belong to the showtunes crowd — think raunchy, irreverent takes on Broadway classics, a room full of people who know every lyric, and a piano bar energy that gets progressively looser as the night goes...

Cocktailgate is back for another round of gloriously under-rehearsed drag chaos. Built on the principle that a few minutes of prep is plenty, this long-running Bay Area institution pairs theatrical mess with genuine artistry—hosted by the incomparable Suppositori Spelling and...

GAYBANGERS with DJ NICO is a monthly late-night dance party that goes down every third Saturday at Mother. Expect a packed dance floor, high-energy house music, and a crowd that knows how to move. 10pm-1am.

GAYBANGERS with DJ Nico is the third Saturday night ritual for people who know how to dance. 10pm to 1am at Mother—the kind of night that builds momentum as it goes, with a packed floor and a DJ who actually...

Monday nights at Lone Star belong to knitters and crocheters of all levels — whether you're already skilled or just want to learn. Bring your needles, grab a drink, and settle in with a room full of creative folks who...

Start your week with live showtunes and piano bar energy at The Edge. Musical Mondays brings the Broadway magic to Castro — expect singalongs, talented performers belting out the classics, and a room full of people who know every word....

Monday nights at the Eagle belong to Dana and her legendary Big Ass Book of songs — a collection that goes way beyond the usual suspects. You'll find yourself singing stuff you never thought you'd belt out at karaoke, which...

Monday nights at Powerhouse belong to Glamamore and crew—a rotating cast of drag performers, fresh beats, and live crafting that turns the dance floor into something between a show and a party. It's the kind of night where performance and...

Amoura Teese hosts this weekly karaoke night every Monday at Beaux — no cover, drink specials all night, and a room that actually knows how to have fun. Whether you're belting out your power anthem or just here for the...

Gather at The Edge for a DRAGula viewing party — the kind of afternoon where drag fans settle in with friends, strong cocktails, and the kind of chaotic energy this show demands. It's low-key community time with high entertainment value,...

Tuesday nights at Hi Tops belong to the regulars who show up for free trivia, cheap drinks, and the questionable team names they've been workshopping since last week. Cash prizes sweeten the deal—$100 for first place, $50 for second, and...

The Castro's hottest midweek underwear party—Beaux's go-go boys set the tone every Tuesday from 9pm to 2am. Free coat check, killer drink specials if you're in your underwear, and a dark, packed dance floor that lives up to its reputation....

An evening exploring consent, communication, and community within the leather and kink scene. Safe Words brings together folks interested in learning more about BDSM culture, meeting others in the lifestyle, and celebrating the values that make kink spaces work —...

The Bay Area's favorite Latin humpday fiesta is back at Beaux with eight go-go dancers, drag performances, and a packed Castro dance floor. This week La Vicky hosts and performs live with DJ Ben behind the decks. Free before 10:30pm...

Truck has moved to its new home at The Stud on Wednesday nights — same high-energy vibe, upgraded venue. This is where the party lives now: a packed dance floor, killer entertainment, and the crowd that actually knows how to...

Queer punk, dark magic, and leather debauchery — Muñecas and UNICRÖNE are here to stir the pot with live guitars, bad behavior, and the kind of night that leaves a permanent stain on your weekend. Dore Alley energy, soaked leather,...