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Oakland is a fiercely inclusive city with one of the most diverse LGBTQ+ communities in the Bay Area. With deep roots in queer activism, a thriving arts scene, and neighborhoods like Temescal and Lake Merritt buzzing with queer-owned businesses, Oakland offers a grounded and authentic alternative to its neighbor across the bay.
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Thu, Oct 29
4 PM - 8 PM
Beaux, San Francisco
Dee's Keys Piano Bar at Beaux, San Francisco: live piano and vocals from Dee Spencer and friends every Thursday evening in the Castro.
Weekly
Thu, Oct 29
6:30 PM - 9 PM
OASIS, San Francisco
Thu, Oct 29
7 PM - 11 PM
Jolene’s Bar and Restaurant, San Francisco
Weekly Thursday karaoke at Jolene's, San Francisco's queer bar in the Mission, with free pool all night. A low-key midweek sing-along on 16th Street.
Weekly
Thu, Oct 29
7 PM - 10 PM
Blush! Wine Bar, San Francisco
Live Music Thursdays at Blush! Wine Bar, San Francisco: free live music in the Castro on Thursday evenings with rotating acts like Emily Z.
Weekly
Thu, Oct 29
7:30 PM - 10 PM
The Detour, San Francisco
Thursday Night Trivia at The Detour, the Castro arcade bar in San Francisco — weekly team pub quiz from 7:30pm with prizes for the top finishers.
Weekly
Thu, Oct 29
8 PM - 10 PM
El Rio, San Francisco
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4121 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
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2247 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
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3600 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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4149 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
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4146 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
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440 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
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2344 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
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1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
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398 12th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
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401 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
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3158 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
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4049 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
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