Party Radar

Whoo, sh*t! Sweet Pussy Pauline comes to slay Halloween

Scandalous house legend disappeared for decades—now she's back to scald your ears. Just hang on to that closet door.

Nightlife Marke B. - October 27, 2026

12 years of SF Cocteaufest—now with a real Cocteau Twin in it

Classic ethereal outfit receives two-day tribute with dancing, live bands, and a DJ set and meet-up with bassist Simon Raymonde.

Nightlife Marke B. - August 10, 2026

Ultimate Pride Guide 2026: No strikes, all homies

30+ choice events that will send you over the rainbow, into the streets, and onto the dance floors—nothing foul about it.

LGBTQ Marke B. - June 25, 2026

Party Radar: Foghorns, ToonTown, tagging—celebrating SF house wizard DJ Buck

Local legend brought 'The Bells of San Francisco" to global dance floors, and helped introduce the City to rave.

Nightlife Marke B. - March 12, 2026

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Party Radar: With ‘Unabridged,’ the story of Detroit techno unfolds in the Bay

Marke B. - February 25, 2026

As You Like It crew brings in legends like Jeff Mills, Moodymann, and Stacy 'Hotwaxx' Hale for BBQ, film, panels, and lots of dancing.

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Party Radar: The Night’s Watch takes on sexual violence in SF nightlife

Marke B. - February 19, 2026

New org demonstrates how to open more lines of safe communication and plans of action to face down enduring problem.

Nightlife

Party Radar: ‘Heated Rivalry’ rave rivalry heats up

Marke B. - February 4, 2026

Forget the Super Bowl: SF gets *seven* parties dedicated to HBO's hot gay hockey hunk hit in a month.

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Comedowns are for losers: New Year’s Day parties 2026

Marke B. - December 29, 2025

Don't flag out once the ball drops: From Breakfast of Champions to Supper of Survivors, we've got your marathon revels covered.

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Phoenix Hotel goes out with a bang—and More!—on New Year’s Eve

Marke B. - December 16, 2025

Nightlife legends Juanita More! and DJ David Harness bid adieu to one of the city's wildest venues.

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Dance music legend François K: ‘I can’t cry for DJs who feel challenged to play for two hours’

Marke B. - October 6, 2025

Rare interview with 71-year-old trailblazer before SF appearance delves into past, present, and forward-looking sounds.

Nightlife

Party Radar: A ‘union’ for nightlifers? You better work

Marke B. - September 30, 2025

Public Works' 15th anniversary parties—and recently launched PW Union membership program—pack in community goodies.

Nightlife

Party Radar: Quick ‘n dirty guide to Folsom Street Fair fiestas

Marke B. - September 25, 2025

Disco Daddy, Hard Reset, Soft Play, Power Snatch, Bears in Space, Horse Meat Disco, Grunt, Squish, Ew!, Chunk, more freaky affairs

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Party Radar: The city is supporting an underground-led techno event. That’s something.

Marke B. - August 20, 2025

FREE TECHNO party takes over Salesforce Park this Saturday: Will it augur a trend of such SF-backed affairs (and better music)?

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Join us Wed/20 for a discussion on overdose prevention in queer nightlife

Marke B. - August 18, 2025

LGBTQ+ nightlife community activists and health experts come together to help make partying safer.

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PRIDE PARTY RADAR: Viva la Lesbianaissance + 35 more rainbows to ride

Marke B. - June 25, 2025

Pink Block, Juanita More Pride, Hard French, Purple Disco Machine, partying for prison abolition, a slew of dyke bars... too much? Never!

Nightlife

Party Radar: 5 hot spots to dance this mess around

Marke B. - February 28, 2025

We don't need this fascist groove thang—from Carnaval to the Klituation, with reggaeton, techno, and Detroit house in between.

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Juanita More names Transgender Law Center as Pride party beneficiary, as threats to community mount

Marke B. - February 24, 2025

Wild annual celebration is also essential community fundraiser—and protecting trans rights has leapt to fore.

Nightlife

Juanita More’s Loads of Love party is a Valentine for heavy times

Marke B. - February 8, 2025

The drag goddess's huge, free V-Day affair shows off the talents of 'our big, amazing, talented, beautiful, powerful family.'

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Party Radar: 11 last-minute NYE (+ NYD) picks for your cork-popping delectation

Marke B. - December 30, 2024

Our 'pick of the litter' for a sweet, sweet eve—plus our infamous Comedowns Are For Losers New Year's Day list.

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Party Radar

Whoo, sh*t! Sweet Pussy Pauline comes to slay Halloween

12 years of SF Cocteaufest—now with a real Cocteau Twin in it

Ultimate Pride Guide 2026: No strikes, all homies

Party Radar: Foghorns, ToonTown, tagging—celebrating SF house wizard DJ Buck

Party Radar: With ‘Unabridged,’ the story of Detroit techno unfolds in the Bay

Party Radar: The Night’s Watch takes on sexual violence in SF nightlife

Party Radar: ‘Heated Rivalry’ rave rivalry heats up

Comedowns are for losers: New Year’s Day parties 2026

Phoenix Hotel goes out with a bang—and More!—on New Year’s Eve

Dance music legend François K: ‘I can’t cry for DJs who feel challenged to play for two hours’

Party Radar: A ‘union’ for nightlifers? You better work

Party Radar: Quick ‘n dirty guide to Folsom Street Fair fiestas

Party Radar: The city is supporting an underground-led techno event. That’s something.

Join us Wed/20 for a discussion on overdose prevention in queer nightlife

PRIDE PARTY RADAR: Viva la Lesbianaissance + 35 more rainbows to ride

Party Radar: 5 hot spots to dance this mess around

Juanita More names Transgender Law Center as Pride party beneficiary, as threats to community mount

Juanita More’s Loads of Love party is a Valentine for heavy times

Party Radar: 11 last-minute NYE (+ NYD) picks for your cork-popping delectation

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