Powerhouse

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

San Francisco's longest-running underwear party keeps Thursday nights exactly as they should be — minimal clothes, maximum freedom, and a room full of people who came to cruise, dance, and have a genuinely good time. Underwear drink specials, free coat...

San Francisco's notorious Ripe Pit night brings together pit pigs, pups, and perverts for a music-forward experience that's equal parts hedonistic and communal. Every fourth Friday at Powerhouse, the Pit Crew sets the soundtrack while the room leans into the...

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.

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,...