Shirts Off Sundays

The Powerhouse's monthly drink special night brings the leather and kink community together on the fourth Saturday for five hours of specials, cruising, and that raw, unapologetic energy the venue is known for. 9pm to 2am—come thirsty.

A Sunday afternoon gathering at Powerhouse where the leather and cruising community comes together. Carne Fresca brings that raw, authentic energy the venue is known for — a chance to connect, cruise, and be part of the scene that keeps San Francisco's leather heritage alive.

Nerds and geeks get their moment at this cosplay and drag mashup — think comic book realness meets runway energy, all happening in one gloriously geeky show. It's the kind of event where your carefully crafted costume actually gets celebrated, and the drag queens are just as into the fandom as you are.

Monday nights at Powerhouse belong to Glamamore and crew—a drag party that actually delivers on the promise of fresh beats, live performance, and a room that knows how to have a good time. It's the kind of night that keeps people coming back.

The second Wednesday open-stage drag show where anyone can perform — first-timers, seasoned queens, or anyone curious about trying drag for the first time. Bring a thumb drive with your track, hit the stage, and feed off the crowd's chaotic, welcoming energy. It's less polished cabaret, more community playground where experimental performances and genuine fun are the whole point.

Every third Saturday, Beatpig brings leather, fashion, and drag together at Powerhouse with the energy the venue deserves. Hosted by Juanita MORE! and DJ Stanley Frank, expect great music, cheap drinks, juicy gogo dancers, bondage demonstrations, and rotating photographers capturing the scene. It's the kind of night that reminds you why Powerhouse is legendary.