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Sunday, November 1, 2026
Sunday-afternoon shirts-off session at the SoMa leather bar.
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Mon, Oct 26
9 PM - 2 AM
Powerhouse, San Francisco
PILLOWS at Powerhouse in SoMa, San Francisco: the weekly Monday drag party with Glamamore and crew, mixing fresh beats, crafting and live performance.
Weekly
Fri, Oct 30
9 PM - 2 AM
Powerhouse, San Francisco

Sat, Oct 31
6 PM - 9 PM
Powerhouse, San Francisco

Sat, Oct 31
10 PM - 2 AM
Powerhouse, San Francisco

Sun, Nov 1
8 PM - 1 AM
Powerhouse, San Francisco
Wild Cards at Powerhouse in SoMa, San Francisco: Florence Frightengale hosts a first-Sunday free-for-all drag show with no theme.
Monthly
Mon, Nov 2
9 PM - 2 AM
Powerhouse, San Francisco
PILLOWS at Powerhouse in SoMa, San Francisco: the weekly Monday drag party with Glamamore and crew, mixing fresh beats, crafting and live performance.
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