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San Francisco is one of the most iconic LGBTQ+ cities in the world, from the historic Castro District to the activist legacy of Harvey Milk. With a fiercely proud queer community, legendary nightlife, and a culture of radical inclusivity, SF remains a global beacon for LGBTQ+ travelers and locals alike.
Thu, Oct 29
6:30 PM - 9 PM
OASIS, San Francisco
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 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
7:30 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
Thu, Oct 29
9 PM - 2 AM
The Cafe, San Francisco
San Francisco, California
4121 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
San Francisco, California
2247 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
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3600 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
San Francisco, California
4149 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
San Francisco, California
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
San Francisco, California
4049 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
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Where to find drag brunch in San Francisco — Beaux's Saturday and Sunday shows and Lookout's Saturday Lips and Lashes in the Castro, plus Starbelly's monthly Bacon & Leggs — with seatings, covers and booking.
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Where to see drag shows in San Francisco — Oasis's Princess and theater runs in SoMa, the Hot Boxxx Girls at Aunt Charlie's, a different drag night most weeks at Powerhouse, and Pumps and Big Top at Beaux in the Castro.
Robbie S.Everything you need for Castro Street Fair 2026 on Sunday, October 4 — the free neighborhood party Harvey Milk started in 1974, plus where to drink, stay and start your day.
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July is Pride's second wave: beach weekends, Bear Week, leather street fairs, and late-summer Prides from San Diego to Portland. Here are the best gay events to plan your July travel around.
Robbie S.September belongs to the circuit: Southern Decadence and Atlanta Black Pride over Labor Day, then leather season crests with Folsom Street Fair. The best gay events in September.
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