Name: Mother
Address: 3079 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Telephone: (415) 815-7387
Rating: 4.4

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LADIES LOVE HOUSE MUSIC

An event titled 'OFF LEASH' taking place at Mother, located at 3079 16th Street, San Francisco. The event is scheduled from Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 22:00 to Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 01:00.

OFF LEASH

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JUICY

An event celebrating house music, scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, starting at 21:00 and ending at 00:00. The event will take place at Mother, located at 3079 16th Street, San Francisco, CA. The event features DJ Junior performing every 3rd Friday from 21:00 to 00:00.

An event featuring house music, scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, starting at 21:00 and ending at 00:00. The event takes place at Mother, located at 3079 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. The event includes DJ Junior performing every 3rd Friday from 21:00 to 00:00.

An event titled 'OFF LEASH' taking place on Friday, March 20, 2026, starting at 22:00 and ending at 01:00 on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The event is hosted at Mother, located at 3079 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Additional details include a related event 'GAYBANGERS with DJ NICO' occurring every 3rd Saturday from 22:00 to 01:00.

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JUICY is an event featuring DJ Sucia playing the juicy beats every 4th Saturday. It takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, starting at 19:00 and ending at 22:00. The event is hosted at Mother, located at 3079 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.

Join LIFT OFF on Friday, April 3, 2026, starting at 21:00 at Mother, located at 3079 16th Street, San Francisco. The event features DJ CHOF playing Miami Bass, Hip hop, DJ edits, Dance, Throwbacks, and more until 00:00. Enjoy a night of vibrant music and dancing.

LIFT OFF

A party for queers in their prime years featuring DJ SUCIA and guest DJ Siobhan Aluvalot with BOY BANDS on April 4, 2026, from 19:00 to 22:00 at Mother, 3079 16th Street, San Francisco.

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An event featuring DJ YOUR MUTHER playing a mix of PERRO, REGGAETON, CUMBIA, BAILE, FUNK, FREESTYLE, SALSA DEMBOW, and LATIN REMIXES. The event takes place every 2nd Friday from 9 PM to 12 AM at Mother, located at 3079 16th Street, San Francisco, CA.

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A queer-themed chess night event held at Mother in San Francisco, featuring a social gathering for chess enthusiasts. The event takes place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 18:00 to 21:00 local time.

QUEER CHESS NIGHT

An event celebrating house music, scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, starting at 21:00 and ending at 00:00. The event takes place at Mother, located at 3079 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. The event features DJ Junior performing every 3rd Friday from 21:00 to 00:00.

An event titled 'CRAZY. SEXY. QUEER.' scheduled for April 18, 2026, from 21:00 to 00:00. The event details include its title, date, and time, but no additional description, location, host, or image information is provided.

CRAZY. SEXY. QUEER.

An event titled OFF LEASH scheduled to take place on April 18, 2026, from 22:00 to 01:00. Specific details about the event's content, location, host, or associated image are not provided.

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DJ SUCIA will be bringing the juicy beats every 4th Saturday at Mother, located at 3079 16th Street, San Francisco. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, starting at 19:00 and ending at 20:00.

Mother is a vibrant and inclusive bar in San Francisco, celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse events. Many patrons appreciate the friendly bartenders and unique drink offerings, creating a sense of community. However, some recent reviews highlight concerns about service quality and bartender attitudes, suggesting a decline in the overall experience. Despite these mixed sentiments, the bar remains a popular spot for those seeking a lively and supportive environment.

San Francisco is internationally renowned as a LGBTQ+ mecca, with the Castro District serving as the heart of the gay community. The city has been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights and culture for decades, from Harvey Milk's activism to the AIDS crisis response. The Castro features iconic venues like Twin Peaks Tavern, The Mix, and Castro Theatre. San Francisco Pride is one of the largest Pride celebrations globally, and the city's progressive politics and diverse queer community make it a beacon for LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.

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Upcoming events

April 2026

QUEER CHESS NIGHT

LADIES LOVE HOUSE MUSIC

CRAZY. SEXY. QUEER.

OFF LEASH

OFF LEASH

GAYBANGERS with DJ NICO

JUICY

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January 2026

LADIES LOVE HOUSE MUSIC

OFF LEASH

February 2026

JUICY

March 2026

LADIES LOVE HOUSE MUSIC

LADIES LOVE HOUSE MUSIC

OFF LEASH

OFF LEASH

Crazy Sexy Queer

GAYBANGERS with DJ NICO

JUICY

April 2026

LIFT OFF

SEASONED

REINAS with DJ YOUR MUTHER

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