Mia Starr @ Big Top Saturdays

The Beaux gogo boys take over every Tuesday night in nothing but confidence and underwear. Free coat check, drink specials if you're down to your briefs, and a dance floor that lives up to its dark and dirty reputation. 9pm to 2am is your window to let loose.

Pan Dulce's Wednesday Latin fiesta gets a special guest treatment: a full night of Becky G tributes, pop-up performances, and all her biggest hits. Eight go-go dancers direct from LA, San Diego, and Tijuana, Jasmine Blake hosting and performing live, DJ Ben spinning, and a room that consistently hits 400+ people ready to dance. Free before 10:30pm means you've got no reason not to show up early.

Locker Room Thursdays is the city's sweatiest sports fetish dance party — gogo oil wrestling all night, towel boys slinging shots, and a crowd that knows how to work it. DJ Juanita More! and DJ Aki keep the energy high while you cruise the floor in your jock, singlets, and sneakers. Two-for-one drinks 9–11pm, no cover all night, and the kind of heated rivalry that only happens when you throw athletes, leather, and a packed dance floor together.

The Imperial Council's summer fundraiser brings Motown vibes, charcuterie spreads, and a rotating lineup of drag performers to the dance floor. Hosted by Emperor John Brett and Regent Empress Queen Cougar, this open-mic style show welcomes performers with USB drives ready to go. DJ Sergio Fedasz keeps the energy moving, and 90% of raffle proceeds benefit the Monarchs' Charity Fund. Free entry, tips encouraged.

Athena Dion, the legendary house mother from RuPaul's Drag Race, is headlining Big Top Saturday at Beaux—the monthly drag show that's become a Castro institution. Hosted by iconic SF diva Hera Wynn with a stellar cast including Amoura Teese, Kipper Snacks, and Mercedez Munro, this is six hours of sickening performances, go-go dancers, and nonstop dancing to pop and hip-hop videos by VJ LU. Grab a meet-and-greet ticket for a complimentary photo with Athena before the show. 21+ with ID.