Part of the Gay San Francisco Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
REAL BAD is the storied, all-volunteer benefit dance party that closes Folsom weekend on Sunday night at 1015 Folsom, running late into Monday morning. It's a fundraiser — proceeds go to LGBTQ+ nonprofits. 21+, no re-entry, and no admittance after 1 a.m., so arrive on time.
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Thu, Nov 12
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, Nov 12
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, Nov 12
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, Nov 12
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
Fri, Nov 13
5 PM - 9 PM
Powerhouse, San Francisco
Divine Masc T-Dance at Powerhouse in SoMa: a second-Friday after-work trans masc meetup and early bar hang with complimentary pizza.
Fri, Nov 13
9 PM - 2 AM
Lone Star Saloon, San Francisco
Cubcake is the second-Friday cub party at Lone Star Saloon in San Francisco's SoMa, a monthly night for cubs and the bears who love them, 9pm till late.
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