San Francisco

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.

Community-based mental health facilitators share coping skills and trauma resiliency techniques that help develop life-rebuilding practices. The event is designed for transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and other TGNCI+ community members. It takes place at the SFAF Main Office, located at 940 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.

TransLife Galaxy Mental Health Series

TransLife

The CODE Leather Party is a monthly event presented by Erick Lopez, typically held on the 3rd or 4th Saturday of each month at The Edge in San Francisco. It celebrates leather culture with men in leather gear, geared-up go-go dancers, and a relaxed atmosphere with no cover charge. The event encourages attendees to gear up, enjoy drinks, and embrace their identity in the gayborhood scene.

The Edge

CODE Leather Party

Erick Lopez

The Warfield

Arlo Parks Concert

Goldenvoice x Humphry Slocombe

Frost Amphitheater

Brandi Carlile Concert

A yearlong journey with Crystal to remember what your ancestors already knew. Together we will explore tarot and oracle cards, fire and mirror gazing, scrying, tea leaf reading, crystals, runes, and everyday spell craft as ways to listen, choose, and act with intention. Across 8 ritual gatherings at HAUM Haight and in Golden Gate Park, we will work with the elements and the seasonal wheel of the year, weaving magic back into how you move through your days. A private Signal group will hold the thread between circles so the work keeps unfolding. This is for anyone feeling the tug back toward old wisdom, ready to engage with energy and intuition in a grounded, respectful way.

Marx Meadow, Golden Gate Park

Practical Magic: The Art of Divination & Spell work - Gathering 6

A yearlong series of gatherings exploring tarot, oracle cards, crystals, and spell work to reconnect with ancestral wisdom and intuition.

An open gym event scheduled for September 20, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:30, providing a space for physical activity and community engagement.

Eureka Valley Recreation Center

September 20 Open Gym

San Francisco Gay Basketball Association

New to SF Gaymers, but don't wanna travel all the way to SF? Be prepared to meet new East Bay LGBTQ+ gamer friends! We'll be bringing board games and a Switch, but feel free to bring your own as well! Drop by anytime during the event. We'll be in the back room (it's hard to miss our giant orange banner)! This is a Free 21+ event. Outside food allowed, but no outside drinks. 15 minute walk from Ashby Bart Station. Free street parking available. Wheelchair-friendly space.

White Horse Bar

SF Gaymers's EAST BAY Monthly Social

SF Gaymers

A social event for LGBTQ+ gamers in the East Bay to play board games and video games together.

Paris Paloma Concert

A concert featuring Paris Paloma at The Warfield.

Weekly musical event featuring classic clips, trivia, and prizes, hosted by Matthew McCoy.

Musical Wednesdays at The Edge

Matthew McCoy

Pier 80

Portola Music Festival

A music festival for adults featuring live performances at Pier 80.

The Tribute Gala 2026 is an event scheduled to take place on September 26, 2026, from 17:30 to 22:00. Further details about the event are not provided in the available content.

Tribute Gala 2026

San Francisco AIDS Foundation

Annual BDSM and leather subculture festival featuring vendors, entertainment, and community activities.

Folsom Street

Folsom Street Fair

A gathering organized by Gaylesta, the Psychotherapist Association for Gender & Sexual Diversity, focusing on community engagement and support for gender and sexual diversity. The event details, including date and time, are not explicitly provided in the content.

Corner of 9th Street and Folsom Street

Gaylesta Event

Salsa Sundays on the Patio featuring orquestalamodernatradicion.

El Rio

Salsa Sundays

A lively outdoor salsa dance party featuring live Latin music at El Rio.

El Rio Movie Night: Dolly Parton's 9 to 5

Patio

A community movie night featuring a screening of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 with drinks and free popcorn.

The CPUC Small and Diverse Business Expo is scheduled to take place on September 30, 2026, from 09:00 to 13:00. This event aims to connect small and diverse businesses with opportunities related to the California Public Utilities Commission. Attendees can expect networking, informational sessions, and resources to support their business growth.

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Small and Diverse Business Expo

Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA)

Enjoy a special lunch prix-fix menu at Moby Dick Restaurant & Oyster Bar from Monday to Friday, available daily from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. The meal is priced at $19.99, offering a curated selection of dishes in a scenic waterfront setting in Santa Barbara.

Moby Dick Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Lunch Prix-fix Monday through Friday

A support group for the Latino community affected by HIV and SIDA, offering a safe, confidential, and inclusive environment to share experiences, receive information on sexual health and harm reduction, and access social support services. Meetings are held in Spanish every Thursday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 940 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, SFAF Main Office.

El Grupo de Apoyo Latino - October 2026

An evening of musical clips, trivia, and prizes hosted by Matthew McCoy, featuring 2-for-1 cocktails and no cover charge.

Join us for Musical Mondays at The Edge, a weekly event dedicated to musicals across all genres, highlighting both new productions and classics. The event features performances from cast members of current shows in San Francisco, including groups like BroadwaySF, and has hosted artists such as LaToya London and local talents. Enjoy 2-for-1 cocktails and chips all night starting at 7pm, with no cover charge.

Musical Mondays at The Edge

Join us every Thursday for a lively karaoke session at Midnight Sun.

Midnight Sun

Weekly Karaoke Night

Live band performances every Thursday from 21:00 to 23:30.

Arcana

Thursday Band Nights

Enjoy the Castro’s longest running Drag Show, The Monster Show, every Thursday night at The Edge. The party starts at 9:15 pm with the show beginning at 10:15 pm. Each week features a new theme. Follow their Facebook page for weekly updates.

Monster Show at The Edge

A vibrant drag dinner event featuring performances by Carne Asada, Hera Wunn, and Afrika America, hosted by Bobby Friday. Benefiting Queer LifeSpace.

Local Brewing Co.

City Hall

S!ZzLE First Fridays Drag Dinner Extravaganza

Bobby Friday

Main hangout event with arcade games, food and drink for purchase, board games and a Switch. This is a 21+ event.

The Detour

SF Gaymers Monthly Social

A social gathering for the LGBT community with arcade games, board games, and food and drinks for adults.

Dance the night away with our resident DJ every Saturday at Midnight Sun.

Saturday DJ Night

An event organized by Gaylesta, the Psychotherapist Association for Gender & Sexual Diversity, featuring discussions and resources related to gender and sexual diversity. The event details, including date and time, are provided, but specific location and additional information are not available in the content.

Gaylesta

Celebrate diversity and community at the Castro Street Fair with Gaylesta.

Castro Street Fair

DJ performances every Friday and Saturday from 21:30 to 01:30.

Friday - Saturday DJ Nights

Enjoy a fabulous dinner and drag performance at One Market Restaurant, supporting Queer LifeSpace's community initiatives.

One Market Restaurant

SIZZLE Drag Dinner & Show

Queer LifeSpace

Join us at The Edge in San Francisco for Dirty Musical Sundays, a lively Sunday evening event starting at 7 pm. Enjoy a unique twist on musical video nights with a collection of dirty, funny, sexy, and irreverent clips. The event features VJ Derek Thomas as your host, who will be giving away free drinks for answering dirty trivia and performing dirty deeds. Come early to take advantage of 2-for-1 drinks from 7 pm until closing.

Dirty Musical Sundays

VJ Derek Thomas

Join us for our weekly karaoke night at Midnight Sun, featuring a lively atmosphere and a wide selection of songs.

Midnight Sun Weekly Karaoke Night

A fundraising event for supporting LGBTQIA+ youth, encouraging participants to lace up their boots for a good cause. The event features a trail hike from Glen Canyon to Lands End.

Hike-A-Thon Fundraiser Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth

Join us every Friday from 5pm to 9pm at The Edge in San Francisco's Castro District for Beards & Booze, a lively weekly happy hour featuring VJ Joel playing current music videos by request, with 2-for-1 drinks (from 5pm to 7pm) and special events such as beard oil rub downs, T-shirt exchanges, and beard contests. Everyone is welcome to kick off the weekend with friends old and new.

Beards & Booze - Weekly Happy Hour

Join us every Monday for Musical Mondays featuring performances from cast members of current shows, local talent, and special guests, with 2-for-1 cocktails starting at 7pm and no cover charge.

Dance the night away with DJ sets every Saturday at Midnight Sun.

Saturday Dance Party

The Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA) is hosting its Board of Directors Meeting on October 7, 2026, from 17:30 to 19:00. This event is an opportunity for GGBA members and stakeholders to engage with the board, discuss organizational matters, and contribute to the community's development. The meeting will be held at the GGBA office located at 584 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114.

Golden Gate Business Association

GGBA Board of Directors Meeting

A weekly event at The Edge featuring musical performances from various genres, including casts from Broadway shows and local talent.

Musical Mondays

Enjoy a relaxing Sunday with live jazz music and brunch offerings at Midnight Sun.

Sunday Jazz Brunch

A series of events including music shows, panel discussions, video premieres, and karaoke with themed Halloween decorations.

October 2023 Events at El Rio

The Love Out Loud conference is scheduled for October 10, 2026, from 09:00 to 17:00. It is organized by PFLAG Mid-Pacific Region and aims to bring together community members for a day of discussions, workshops, and networking to support LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. The event will be held online, with registration available through the provided link.

Skyline College

Love Out Loud: PFLAG Mid-Pacific Regional Conference

A lively street fair featuring performances, food, and community activities on Folsom Street & Harrison Street.

Bearrison Street Fair

Folsom Street & The Bears of San Francisco

A networking event organized by GGBA, scheduled for October 13, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00. The event aims to connect members of the LGBTQ+ and Allied business community, fostering relationships and business opportunities in San Francisco.

Monthly Make Contact Networking Event

A series of Halloween-themed events including parties, fundraisers, live shows, karaoke, and happy hours at El Rio in San Francisco.

The Curran Theatre

8th Annual San Francisco Pride Golf Fundraiser

Jessie Ware Concert

A concert where you can see Jessie Ware perform live.

The 2025 SF Pride Pro-Am is an upcoming professional and amateur golf event scheduled to take place on October 17, 2026. This event offers participants the opportunity to play on a championship golf course and enjoy a day of competitive golf, networking, and celebration in support of the SF Pride community. Further details about the event's activities, registration, and location are not provided.

TPC Harding Park

2025 SF Pride Pro-Am

The Bearrison Street Fair is scheduled for October 17, 2026, from 11:00 to 18:00. It is an event likely focused on the bear community, featuring various activities and attractions. Further details about the event's activities or location are not provided.

Celebrate body positivity, diversity, and community at the Bearrison Street Fair with Gaylesta.

The SF Pride Golf Tournament 2026 is the 8th annual event celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion through golf. Held at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco on October 17, 2026, it is the world's first PGA-endorsed LGBTQ+ sporting event. Participants can enjoy a full round of golf, on-course activities, rainbow-themed decorations, and community camaraderie. The event also features sponsorship opportunities, awards, and a post-tournament reception.

SF Pride Golf Tournament 2026

Muna Concert

A concert featuring the band Muna at Frost Amphitheater.

Join the Transgender Law Center for their annual Spark event on October 18th, 2026, at Terra Gallery in San Francisco, starting at 6 PM PT. The event celebrates trans people thriving and fighting for liberation, featuring music, mocktails, an open bar, appetizers, dancing, project highlights, and a look ahead at TLC's work. Accessibility includes ASL interpretation, and COVID protocols recommend rapid testing within 24 hours. The event includes entertainment by DJ Chico Chi, emceed by Imara Jones, and opportunities to support through sponsorship and donations.

Spark 2024

Transgender Law Center

A monthly leather-themed party featuring men in leather gear, hosted by Erick Lopez, usually on the 3rd or 4th Saturday of each month.

Join the weekly Dragula Viewing Party at The Edge, featuring episodes of Season 4 every Tuesday at 9pm with performances by hosts and special guests.

Edge

Dragula Viewing Party - Season 4

Nitrix Oxide & Lola Lewd

A weekly Friday happy hour featuring music, drink specials, and beard contests at The Edge in San Francisco's Castro District.

Beards & Booze at The Edge

Join the weekly Dragula Season 4 viewing party at The Edge with hosts Nitrix Oxide and Lola Lewd, featuring episodes, floorshows, and performances.

DRAGula Viewing Party

Join the weekly DRAGula Viewing Party at The Edge in Toronto, starting from October 21, 2026. The event takes place every Tuesday at 21:00, featuring episodes of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula Season 4, with floorshows, exterminations, and performances by hosts Nitrix Oxide and Lola Lewd, along with special guests. The event is part of The Edge's regular weekly programming and is hosted at The Edge venue.

Oakland

Kacey Musgraves Concert

A concert featuring Kacey Musgraves at Oakland Arena.

Salsa Sundays on the Patio featuring orquesta_borinquen.

A party featuring salsa dancing with live music at El Rio.

Join us for Oyster Happy Hour at Moby Dick Restaurant & Oyster Bar on October 28, 2026. Enjoy special offers including $1.50 select oysters, $4 sliders, $12 calamari, $5 Santa Barbara Blonde, $8 wine selections, and $12 well cocktails. The event takes place in the oyster bar on the patio, offering fresh oysters and ocean views. The happy hour is available all day on Monday and from 3 pm to 6 pm Tuesday through Friday.

Oyster Happy Hour

An educational session covering various business topics relevant to members.

October 28, 2026 GGBA Business Education Series

An educational event hosted by the Golden Gate Business Association focusing on business development and networking. The event is scheduled for October 28, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00.

GGBA Business Education Series

Join us for a spooky and fun Halloween celebration with music, costumes, and prizes!

Super Royal Venue

Super Royal Halloween Bash

Super Royal Events

A virtual drop-in session providing support for job seekers, including resume review, interview preparation, LinkedIn profile assistance, and more. Hosted by The SF LGBT Center, this event connects LGBTQ+ individuals with employment specialists, recruiters, and industry experts across various fields. Participants can receive personalized guidance to enhance their employment prospects.

Employment Services: Drop-In (Virtual)

SF LGBT Center

The Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA) is hosting its Board of Directors Meeting on November 4, 2026, from 17:30 to 19:00. This event is part of GGBA's series of meetings for members and stakeholders to discuss organizational matters and strategic planning. The meeting will be held at the GGBA office located at 584 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114.

A theatrical performance written and performed by Tina D'Elia, directed by Mary Guzmán, produced by Andy Guest.

The Break-Up! a Latina Queer Torch Song!

Theatre Rhinoceros

A social gathering with arcade games, board games, food, and drinks for adults.

Practical Magic: The Art of Divination & Spell work - Gathering 7

A series of gatherings exploring tarot, crystals, spell work, and ancient wisdom to connect with intuition and the elements.

A networking event scheduled for November 10, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00, organized by the Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA). The event aims to facilitate connections among members of the LGBTQ+ and Allied business community in San Francisco. It provides an opportunity for attendees to build relationships, share opportunities, and engage with the local business community.

Experience a curated selection of our latest brews with guided tasting notes.

Join Us for a Beer Tasting Night

Join us for a lively karaoke night at Midnight Sun, featuring a wide selection of songs and a welcoming atmosphere.

Midnight Sun Karaoke Night

Enjoy an entertaining evening of bingo hosted by fabulous drag queens, with prizes and fun for all.

Drag Queen Bingo

Join us for an exciting upcoming event at Midnight Sun, featuring special performances and festivities.

Upcoming Event at Midnight Sun

The Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA) is hosting its Board of Directors Meeting on December 2, 2026, from 17:30 to 19:00. This event is an opportunity for members and interested parties to engage with the GGBA leadership, discuss organizational matters, and contribute to the community's development. The meeting will take place at the GGBA office located at 584 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114.

Learn the art of homebrewing with our expert brewers in this hands-on workshop.

Homebrewing Workshop: Brew Your Own Beer

A social gathering with arcade games, board games, and food and drinks for adults.

HAUM Haight and Golden Gate Park

Practical Magic: The Art of Divination & Spell work - Gathering 8

A series of gatherings exploring tarot, oracle cards, crystals, and spell work to connect with old wisdom and intuition.

A series of holiday concerts scheduled for December 12, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30, celebrating the festive season with live performances. The events are part of the holiday festivities and are open to the community.

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church

Holiday 2026 Concerts

Golden Gate Men's Chorus

Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with a festive party at Blackbird Bar.

Blackbird Bar

New Year's Eve Party 2026

A social gathering with arcade games, board games, food, and drinks for LGBTQ+ adults.

A community-based support group where mental health facilitators share coping skills and trauma resiliency techniques. The series is designed for transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and other TGNCI+ community members to develop life-rebuilding practices.

LGBTQ+ Events in San Francisco

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

TransLife Galaxy Mental Health Series

CODE Leather Party

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

TransLife Galaxy Mental Health Series

CODE Leather Party

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