Part of the Gay San Francisco Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Mr. S Leather kicks off Dore Alley week with its annual takeover of the Powerhouse — dirty demos from the Mr. S crew, go-go dancers, and the trashiest bartenders in SoMa. The unofficial opening bell for the weekend.
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Sat, Nov 14
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Beaux, San Francisco
Saturday Drag Brunch at Beaux, San Francisco: weekly Castro drag brunch with Bay Area performers and two seatings at 12:30 and 2:30.
Weekly
Sat, Nov 14
3 PM - 5 PM
SF Eagle Bar, San Francisco
KPOC and Foundations Social Mixer at the SF Eagle: a second-Saturday afternoon meetup for kink and leather education and community in SoMa.

Sat, Nov 14
5 PM - 8 PM
Beaux, San Francisco

Sat, Nov 14
5 PM - 8 PM
The Stud, San Francisco

Sat, Nov 14
9 PM - 2 AM
SF Eagle Bar, San Francisco

Sat, Nov 14
9 PM - 2 AM
Powerhouse, San Francisco
HOUSE PARTY at Powerhouse in San Francisco: a second-Saturday frat-infused underground dance party with lasers and smoke from Ky and Juan Martinez.
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Your complete guide to LGBTQ+ San Francisco — gay bars, events, neighborhoods, and insider tips for the city that started it all.

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.

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.
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