Part of the Gay San Diego Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, October 23, 2026
BRÜT — the touring underground gay circuit party (founded in NYC in 2013 by DJ Dan Darlington) — brings its Halloween edition to San Diego. Expect a big-room dance floor and a come-as-you-are, libertine crowd. Venue and set times firm up closer to the date; check brutparty.com for tickets.
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Mon, Oct 5
5 PM - 11 PM
Urban MO's Bar & Grill, San Diego
Gayme Night at Urban MO's Bar & Grill in San Diego's Hillcrest runs every Monday from 5pm to 11pm, filling the patio with video games, board games, cards, darts, ping pong and giant Jenga, plus all-day happy hour and dinner specials.
Weekly
Mon, Oct 5
7 PM - 9 PM
Redwing Bar & Grill, San Diego
Karaoke at Redwing Bar & Grill in San Diego's North Park runs six nights a week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the mic open at 7pm.
Weekly
Mon, Oct 5
8 PM - 10 PM
Cheers, San Diego
Karaoke Night at Cheers in San Diego's University Heights runs twice a week, Monday and Wednesday from 8-10pm, with KJs Ed and Katie hosting the mic at this laid-back neighborhood bar with drink specials.
Weekly
Tue, Oct 6
7 PM - 11 PM
Gossip Grill, San Diego
Karaoke with Joey Adams at Gossip Grill in San Diego's Hillcrest runs every Tuesday from 7pm to 11pm. Weekly karaoke hosted by Joey Adams at the Hillcrest women's bar.
WeeklyTue, Oct 6
7 PM - 9 PM
Redwing Bar & Grill, San Diego
Karaoke at Redwing Bar & Grill in San Diego's North Park runs six nights a week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the mic open at 7pm.
WeeklyWed, Oct 7
6 PM - 9 PM
Gossip Grill, San Diego
Bingo Gone Bonkers at Gossip Grill in San Diego's Hillcrest runs every Wednesday from 6pm to 9pm. A weekly rowdy bingo night with prizes on the line over dinner.
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