Shirts Off Sundays

Monthly drink specials and a crowd that knows how to have a good time at Powerhouse's fourth Saturday tradition. 9pm to 2am.

Carne Fresca

4:00 PM

Carne Fresca is Powerhouse's legendary Sunday afternoon gathering—a tea dance where the leather and cruise communities come together for dancing, connection, and unapologetic celebration. It's the kind of event that defines a neighborhood's queer culture: raw energy, real people, and the kind of vibe that keeps San Francisco's leather legacy alive.

Fan Dumb

Monday, October 26th, 2026

Where nerds and geeks come to be the cool kids. Take a little cosplay, a little drag and make a big Big Show!

Pillows

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Monday nights at Powerhouse belong to Glamamore and crew—a rotating cast of drag performers, fresh beats, and live crafting energy that turns the dance floor into something between a show and a party. Expect performance and play to blur together in the leather district's most unapologetic nightclub, with the energy building as the night goes on.

UP Underwear Party

Friday, October 30th, 2026

San Francisco's longest-running underwear party keeps Thursday nights at Powerhouse exactly as they should be — minimal clothes, maximum cruising, and a dance floor that doesn't quit. Underwear drink specials, free coat check, and rotating go-go dancers set the mood, while a crew of longtime hosts keeps the energy up all night. Raw, unapologetic, and true to the leather district's roots — this is the real deal for anyone looking to dance, cruise, and connect.

Flex

FLEX is the muscle worship event for big men and their admirers. Featuring built go-go dancers, sexy on-stage flexing scenes, and a mega-mix of classic muscle porn and bodybuilder videos to keep you gooning all night long. There's a bicep contest at midnight with prizes to win from FLEX sponsors, followed by a hands-on bodybuilder pose down. Get pumped, take your shirt off, and show off your gains at FLEX.

More LGBTQ+ Events in San Francisco

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Kitty Kat Drag Brunch

12:00 PM

Kitty Kat Drag Brunch at Beaux in San Francisco's Castro is a wild weekend afternoon of drag, champagne and debauchery. Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30pm and 2:30pm, you'll get drag performers, mimosas, espresso martinis, Bloody Marys, spirit-free mocktails and a taqueria-style brunch from Taco Boys, so come hungry and ready to tip.

Hal-Lewd-ween

US Celebrating BIPOC Excellence

Times on venue site

Lewd at Lone Star Saloon in San Francisco's SOMA neighborhood is a bear bar night on Harrison Street, the kind of party the historic room was built for. Expect the bear crowd, the heated patio and a packed main floor. The listing gives dates but no start time, so check the venue before you head out.

Beaux in San Francisco's Castro is throwing a Black and Brown excellence night on Saturday, October 24, with drag, music and celebration from 9 PM. Hosted by Mercedez Munro and John Weber, with Alina Malletti Gallore and MGM Grande starring, DJ LIVV on the decks, BIPOC go-go dancers and paparazzi keeping the energy up. It's a party that celebrates the community on its own terms, and it's worth the trip.

Babes Who Brunch

12:30 PM

The Castro's go-to weekend drag brunch at Beaux — rotating Bay Area drag performers, bottomless mimosas and champagne, boozy cocktails and mocktails, and tacos from Taco Boys. Two seatings every Saturday and Sunday at 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Reservations recommended ($10 cover deposit per person, 2-drink minimum, 21+ with valid ID); walk-ins welcome if space allows.

Popper Slut Disco

5:00 PM

The Castro's weekly underwear dance party at Beaux. Kicking off right after drag brunch every Sunday at 5pm, Popper Slut Disco brings a dark, dirty, high-energy dance floor with go-go dancers, bartenders slinging drinks in their skivvies, and resident VJs Aki & Deft spinning pop, dance, and hip-hop videos all night. Free clothing check means you can strip down to your underwear or retreat to the blue velvet lounge upstairs. BOGO well cocktails and shots run 5-9pm, and there's no cover to get in.

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