Cuir

TRADE is Powerhouse's monthly underground house music dance party — the kind of night where the packed floor, the energy, and the crowd all feed into each other. Built by Mark Weston and Mike Castro for people who want to move and connect, it's become the reliable Friday night reset for those serious about their nightlife. Late-night vibes, no pretense, just good music and a room full of people who know how to have a good time.

Chub Rub

5:00 PM

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 late, and meet your people.

Beatpig

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 capturing the scene. It's the kind of party that honors Powerhouse's legacy while keeping things genuinely fun and unapologetic.

Shirts Off Sundays

Sunday, July 19th, 2026

4:00 PM

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 — whether you're a regular or checking out the legendary cruise bar for the first time.

Cocktailgate 2.0

Sunday, July 19th, 2026

8:00 PM

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 Florence Frightengale. Five to ten bucks gets you a front-row seat to what happens when drag queens stop overthinking and start creating.

Pillows

Monday, July 20th, 2026

Jasmine Kennedie @ RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11 Finale + Beauxtorious Afterparty

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 play blur together, and the energy builds as the night goes on.

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Drag Race All Stars 11 Viewing Party

6:00 PM

The All Stars 11 finale lands at Beaux with Jasmine Kennedie as special guest, hosted by Hera Wynn and Melanie Sparks. Watch the crowning live, catch performances from all three queens, then stick around for the Beauxtorious dance party with six go-go dancers until 2am. Doors open at 6pm with BOGO drinks through 7pm—arrive early to catch the full night.

8:00 PM

Every Friday all season long, The Stud becomes ground zero for All Stars 11 chaos—doors at 7, the show at 8, and Queen Curveball hosting the whole beautiful mess. Come for the lip syncs and lip reading, stay for the crowd that actually knows what's happening on screen.

Disco Bear

SQw is throwing a disco-stravaganza at Lone Star Saloon — five hours of dancing, tight pants, and pure Saturday morning energy. DJ Sir Ellis is keeping the party alive with classic disco grooves from 9pm to 2am. Whether you're a boomer who lived it the first time or Gen Z discovering it fresh, this is the kind of night that reminds you why the bear community knows how to have a genuinely good time.

Hot Boxxx Girls

10:00 PM

Friday and Saturday nights at Aunt Charlie's belong to the Hot Boxxx Girls—a rotating cast of drag performers hosted by the legendary Gina La Divina, the $65,000 Silicone Wonder. DJ Vicki Marlane spins the show at 10 PM. Five-dollar cover gets you into one of San Francisco's most storied queer institutions, where the drag is seasoned, the crowd is real, and the whole thing feels like you've stumbled onto something that actually matters.

Beaux Baddies

SF Eagle Leather Pet Contest 2027

12:30 PM

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 (applied to your check), 2-drink minimum, 21+ only. Reserve online; walk-ins welcome but the shows fill up fast.