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The weekly underwear party that's become a Tuesday institution at Beaux — horse hung and bottom heavy go-go boys, a dark and dirty dance floor, free coat check, and drink specials that actually reward you for showing up in less. Nine to two, every week, no pretense.

Wednesday nights at Badlands belong to the rotating VJs and the $5 wells that keep the dance floor packed. VJ Aki and VJ Lu spin video sets that build the energy from 9pm to close, no cover charge. It's the midweek reset Castro knows how to do right.

Every Tuesday night at Badlands, it's all about the hits you grew up with—80s, 90s, 2000s, the whole era. DJ lu1985 spins the tracks you forgot you loved and the ones you still know every word to. Show up early for BOGO happy hour until 8:30pm, then settle in for a night of pure nostalgia and dancing. It's the kind of midweek reset that actually works.

San Francisco's biggest Latin party lands on Wednesday nights at Beaux with 10 go-go dancers from LA, San Diego, and Argentina, DJ Ben spinning the mix, and a surprise drag show at midnight. This Pride Week edition is the perfect way to kick off the weekend — arrive early and grab tickets in advance, because this one sells out.

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.

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.