Photo: Uel RenteriaĪs far as the gay scene is concerned, I'm sad to say there aren't a lot of down-and-dirty bars left in this town where it's still socially acceptable to make out with strangers and maybe shove a hand down their pants. The spray bottles come out during the underwear contest on Thursdays. Whatever kind of improper behavior you care to do, you can do it at the 500 Club. Make out with the cute boy you’ve been crushing on at your friend’s birthday party while posing for pictures in the photo booth.
Celebrate your connection with a first kiss while sitting at one of the booths and nursing a few PBRs. Part sports bar, part neighborhood watering hole, part Mission dive, the 500 Club is an unrivaled spot for any type of making out. And we don't call them "singles bars" anymore, because c'mon now. Below, we bring you a roundup of spots around town where you're most likely to get lucky almost any night of the week depending, of course, on your standards and level of intoxication at the time.
Aiming for total inclusivity with a defiant edge, this event is a true joy for San Francisco’s summer, showcasing regional and world premieres of extraordinary performance, theatre and live music.If you failed to find yourself a cuddle buddy or f**kfriend to tide you over the holidays, you're likely on the lookout for somebody to warm your bed during these chilly winter months. Featuring everything from transgender-centric rock opera to gay ballroom championships and intersectional dance theatre featuring pioneering queer disabled acts, Fresh Meat is one of the best trans and queer performance festivals sure to keep you all guessing. Then there’s Fresh Meat Festival, the edgy cherry atop an already sweet, gender-bending June in the city. As this one is known to sell out fast, make sure to book your tickets to screenings and other connected events well in advance. Integrating programs designed to support emerging LGBTQ+ filmmakers, Frameline also provides an internationally recognised stage for the best queer cinema around the globe.
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As well as the memorable celebrations to be had among the main parade, the wider festival hosts speeches from inspiring LGBTQ leaders, a political rally, fun run, various club nights and free hugs for all.Īlso in June, visitors to the city can experience Frameline: The San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, one of the biggest queer film festivals the world over, and one such event offering a more encultured view of the international community compared to the average fetish festivals or club circuit. Of course, there’s the infamous San Francisco Pride in June where crowds upwards of 100,000 loudly show their support for San Francisco’s diverse and inclusive LGBTQ+ community with a huge weekend-long party that disrupts and brightens the entire city.
Seasonal gay extravaganzas are afoot all year long in San Francisco but it’s around summer solstice when the event calendar is most packed.