Carne Fresca

Name: Carne Fresca
Start: 2026-06-28T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-06-28T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Powerhouse

Powerhouse

1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Date

Sunday, June 28th, 2026

Time

4:00 PM

About This Event

Carne Fresca is Powerhouse's legendary Sunday afternoon meat market — a raw, unapologetic gathering where the leather and cruising communities come together. This is where the scene happens: real bodies, real energy, and the kind of authentic leather bar culture that defines San Francisco. Show up, connect, and experience what makes Powerhouse a cornerstone of the city's leather heritage.

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Powerhouse

1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Phone: (415) 552-8689

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