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Been there, done that? Additionally, BuildIT, the world’s first LGBTQ construction advocacy organization, has played a major role providing specialized trade professionals to the project. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, DJs spin power-pop, glam-rock, and retro “homo bar” classics.
For forty years, Wild Side West has welcomed queer women and those that love them to their authentic tavern and lush outdoor patio.
Opened in a former gay bathhouse in 2015 by San Francisco drag legends Heklina and D’Arcy Drollinger, the 8,000-foot space comes alive each weekend with a myriad of amazing performances, including ever-popular interpretations of classic TV shows like Sex and the City, The Golden Girls and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
The dance floor, brightly lit and papered in tasteful black-and-white breasts, thumps to the beat of DJs on Friday and Saturday nights. Last Call closed down during the pandemic, and was subsequently sold on to new owners – but they've kept the same vibe (and name).
The place to see and be seen for everyone from leather-clad bears to tiny twinks to party-hardy lesbians.
Dark even in the middle of the day, this cowboy-themed spot with a pool table and patio is hung with erotic art, and, although it’s a little rough around the edges, the Cinch is as friendly as they come.
Once upon a time, El Rio was a Brazilian Leather Bar. Today, this brightly colored space caters more to the lesbian crowd, with plenty of indie bands and nights dedicated to worthwhile causes to draw those from diverse corners of the city.
The rest of the week, the Wild Side is a great spot for a laid-back evening beer.
Been there, done that? A true neighborhood bar in every sense of the word, the drinks are strong, the patrons are friendly, and the back patio is generous. Happy Hour ain't no slouch, either. This postage-stamp-sized, pink-lit cocktail lounge and piano bar features the Hot Boxxx Girls, a long-standing drag show, on Friday and Saturday nights (reservations advised).
The comic, electric show is different each time, with the Queens taking on everything from Disney princesses to pop stars.
The self-styled "safe space" is stylish and modern, with a large front room with booths, a pool table and plenty of bar seating, and additional tables in an alcove at the back. Built in 1922, the movie palace features a lavish yet intimate interior with diverse architectural influences ranging between Spanish, Asian, Italian and Art Deco.
A century later in 2022, Another Planet Entertainment entered into an exclusive partnership with the Theatre to execute a significant 41 million dollar rehabilitation of the building.
Co-hosted by Bobby Friday, Grand Duchess 48 of SF & Miss California Gold 2020, and John Fisher, Executive Artistic Director of Theatre Rhinoceros and featuring live performances from your Rhino friends and family.
Food, Raffles, Photo Gallery, VIP Pre-Party & Extras!
Made possible with a generous donation from Adrienne Hirt & Jeffrey Rodman.
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