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

Thursday, October 29, 2026
Team up for Thursday trivia at The Detour, the Castro's neon-lit arcade bar.
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Fri, Oct 23
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
The Detour, San Francisco
Detour Disco is The Detour's weekly Friday night dance party in the Castro, San Francisco — DJs spinning disco and house from 9:30pm till late.
Weekly
Sun, Oct 25
12 PM - 2 PM
The Detour, San Francisco

Mon, Oct 26
7 PM - 10 PM
The Detour, San Francisco
Super Trashed Bros at The Detour, San Francisco's Castro arcade bar — casual Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournaments on Nintendo Switch every Monday night.
Weekly
Mon, Oct 26
7:30 PM - 12 AM
The Detour, San Francisco
Killer Queen league night and casual play at The Detour, the Castro arcade bar in San Francisco — weekly Monday team arcade play, new players welcome.
Weekly
Tue, Oct 27
7:30 PM - 10 PM
The Detour, San Francisco
Weekly Tuesday Board Game Night at The Detour in San Francisco's Castro — pull up a table with friends or meet new players over board games.
Weekly
Wed, Oct 28
7:30 PM - 10 PM
The Detour, San Francisco
Weekly Wednesday drag bingo hosted by Tinsel Tease at The Detour, the Castro's arcade bar on Market Street in San Francisco — games, prizes and drag.
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