Thursday at Powerhouse

Powerhouse's weekly Wednesday night draws the leather and cruise crowd for an authentic midweek scene. Raw, unapologetic, and reliably packed — this is where the community comes to be itself.

Twirl

Thursday, June 25th, 2026

Powerhouse's weekly Wednesday night brings the leather community together for an evening rooted in the bar's authentic cruising culture. This is where San Francisco's leather scene gathers — a raw, unapologetic space that celebrates kink-positive expression and community connection in the heart of the city's historic leather district.

UP Underwear Party

San Francisco's longest-running underwear party keeps Thursday nights packed with a crowd that knows how to have a good time. Cheap drinks, free coat check, go-go dancers, and a vibe built for cruising and dancing — this is the real deal, hosted by Mark Weston, Cougar, and Spencer Adam Carlton with support from the leather and kink community's favorite sponsors.

Stank

Friday, June 26th, 2026

San Francisco's infamous Ripe Pit night happens every fourth Friday at Powerhouse — a music-forward gathering where pit pigs, pups, and perverts converge for deep sounds, heady aromas, and the raw energy of the Pit Crew. This is leather and kink culture at its most authentic and unapologetic. Stank has also taken the road, hitting cities up and down the West Coast and beyond.

Travieso

Friday, June 26th, 2026

Saturday, June 27th, 2026

Latin Leather Night returns to Powerhouse with the energy, attitude, and community that made it a favorite. This is where the leather and Latin communities come together — expect a packed dance floor, rotating DJs, and the kind of crowd that knows how to celebrate. Friday nights at the Folsom institution mean serious vibes and serious fun.

Lick It

Lick It is the Powerhouse's monthly drink special night, hitting the fourth Saturday of every month from 9pm to 2am. Come for the deals, stay for the crowd — this is where the leather community gathers to unwind and connect in one of San Francisco's most authentic spaces.

More LGBTQ+ Events in San Francisco

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Pan Dulce Wednesdays: Latin Night

Pan Dulce takes over Beaux every Wednesday with Latin beats, go-go dancers, and a packed dance floor that's become the city's most reliably fun midweek reset. This Pride Week edition on June 24th is the real deal — 10 papi go-go dancers from LA, San Diego, and Argentina, DJ Ben spinning, and a surprise midnight drag show. Come early; this one sells out.

Safe Words

An educational and interactive evening exploring consent, communication, and kink culture in a welcoming, judgment-free space. Whether you're curious about the leather and kink communities or looking to deepen your knowledge, this event at SF Eagle brings together folks who understand that safety and pleasure go hand in hand. Expect real conversation, practical wisdom, and a room full of people who get it.

Pride is a Laugh Riot

A night of queer comedy that refuses to play it safe—sharp jokes, loud laughter, and the kind of resistance that Pride was actually built on. Safe Words, San Francisco's longest-running queer comedy showcase, brings together comedians who get it, in a room that gets them. This is what happens when you center joy and defiance in the same breath.

Musical Wednesdays

The Edge's weekly musical night brings the neighborhood together for live performances and singalongs in an intimate Castro bar setting. Expect showtunes, pop favorites, and the kind of crowd that actually knows how to have a good time. It's become a reliable midweek escape for locals looking to sing, drink, and connect.

Trivia Night

Kitty Tapata's Trivia Wednesdays

Wednesday nights at Hi Tops belong to the teams who show up for free trivia, cheap drinks, and the chance to win actual cash. First place takes home $100, second gets $50, and the best team name scores a round of shots. It's the kind of low-key, reliably fun thing a neighborhood bar should do well.