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The Hard Ball

The Hard Ball

San Francisco Eagle Bar

398 12th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Saturday, July 25th, 2026

9:00 PM

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SF Eagle's legendary ball brings the leather and kink communities together for a night of fierce competition, stunning performances, and pure celebration. Expect fierce voguing, category competitions, live entertainment, and a packed dance floor where the city's most creative and daring performers take center stage. This is where the underground comes to shine.

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