Crown Jewels
Absolute Empress LVI, Juanita MORE!, in Conjunction with Reigning Court: The Diamond Court of Diversity, Excellence, and Joy come together to support the great work at LYRIC Center for LGBTQQ+ Youth at QBar in the Castro. The night will include DJs Stanley Frank Sensation and Likeholywine heating up the decks, pop-up performances, drink specials, and MORE!
Hosted by Reigning Emperor, Ashlé Blow • Reigning Empress, Afrika America • Emperor XLIX After Norton, Mr. David Glamamore • Absolute Empress LVI, Juanita MORE! • Absolute Empress LVII, Ehra Amaya • Absolute Empress LIX, Linda Summers • Absolute Empress LII, Mercedez Munro, • Emperor XLVI After Norton, Leandro Gonzales • Absolute Empress LVIII, Cameron Stiehl-Munro • Emperor XXXVI After Norton, John Weber • Emperor XLVIII After Norton, William Bulkley • Emperor XLVII After Norton, Terrill Grimes Munro • Emperor XLV After Norton, Nic Hunter • Emperor XLII After Norton, J.P. Soto • Emperor LI After Norton, Michael Anthony Chua • Absolute Empress LV, Mimi Osa • Absolute Empress XLIX, Misty Blue • Absolute Empress LIII, Pollo Del Mar • Absolute Empress L, Khmera Rouge • Absolute Empress XXXIII, Alexis Miranda • Absolute Empress LI, Emma Peel • Absolute Empress XLIV, Angelina Josephina Manicotti
Proceeds from the event will go to LYRIC Center for LGBTQQ+ Youth. The Imperial Council of San Francisco, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in California.
About LYRIC: Their vision is of a diverse society where LGBTQQ youth are accepted for who they are and encouraged to be who they aspire to be. By working towards social justice and supporting young leaders, their families, and allies, LYRIC is building a world that honors, respects, and appreciates LGBTQQ youth and their contributions. LYRIC is a 501(c)(3), EIN #94-3227296
Pillows Pageant Phinale!
Don't miss the Pillows Pageant Finale with 10 contestants (narrowed down from 40) all vying for the coveted Pillow Tiara! Your judges for the evening will be Juanita MORE!, Nicki Jizz, and Tito Soto!
Powerblouse - Juanita MORE! Glamamore Mary Vice - Marc
Juanita More! and Glamamore invite one lucky person to the stage of the Powerhouse for a full-fantasy drag makeover. Watch as they use all of their sacred drag queen powers to tuck, tape, shape, glue, and staple this person together. When the vision is complete, they will push the newbie onto the stage for their first-ever live lip-sync performance! The magic mascara wand will be casting spells!
Photos: Fred Rowe Foto / Music: Dj Rolo
Benefiting - Openhouse
Powerblouse - Juanita MORE! Glamamore Mary Vice
Juanita More! and Glamamore invite one lucky person to the stage of the Powerhouse for a full-fantasy drag makeover. Watch as they use all of their sacred drag queen powers to tuck, tape, shape, glue, and staple this person together. When the vision is complete, they will push the newbie onto the stage for their first-ever live lip-sync performance! The magic mascara wand will be casting spells!
Photos: Fred Rowe Foto / Music: Dj Rolo
Benefiting - Openhouse
New Year’s Eve - Juanita MORE! + Mighty Real
This New Year’s Eve, we’re turning the iconic Phoenix Hotel into a shimmering celebration of community, music, and legacy. Join us for one final night of magic under the palms as we say goodbye to San Francisco’s beloved rock-’n’-roll motor lodge.
Step into an electric evening hosted by Juanita MORE!, San Francisco’s own queen of glamour and good energy, with a headline DJ set from house legend David Harness. Expect deep grooves, fierce looks, and a joyful crowd that knows how to bring in the new year right.
Supporting sets from Subeaux, Budgie, and Poundcake keep the dance floor glowing all night, while a live performance by Ehra Amaya delivers the kind of art and movement only found in SF’s creative heartbeat.
The Phoenix’s heated pool, neon courtyard, and mid-century flair set the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable countdown — and a toast to the years of love, music, and culture that made this space legendary.
Parivar - Legal Immigration Clinic
Parivar Immigrant Cultural Cente will host a legal clinic. Community members can receive support with asylum cases, work permits, green card applications, and more. Eligible retained intakes may also qualify for Parivar stipend assistance to offset legal or USCIS costs. The clinic is open to all those seeking immigration relief and support, while centering Transgender Immigrants and Asylees of the Global South.
Powerblouse - Juanita MORE! Glamamore Mary Vice
Juanita More! and Glamamore invite one lucky person to the stage of the Powerhouse for a full-fantasy drag makeover. Watch as they use all of their sacred drag queen powers to tuck, tape, shape, glue, and staple this person together. When the vision is complete, they will push the newbie onto the stage for their first-ever live lip-sync performance! The magic mascara wand will be casting spells!
Photos: Fred Rowe Foto / Music: Dj Rolo
Benefiting - Openhouse
Dine our for Mama G’s - Izzy’s Steakhouse
A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go directly toward our annual Thanksgiving Street Dinner. Make a reservation!
Imperial State Funeral - Marlena The Magnificent
The Imperial Council and Court of San Francisco along the Empresses and Emperors of San Francisco request the honor of your presence at: An Imperial State Funeral for Her Imperial Majesty Absolute Empress XXV de San Francisco, Queen Mother 1 of California Marlena the Magnificent -Garry McLain
Boys Like Me - Plaque Dedication
Before Castro, there was Polk. In the 1970's, it was a refuge for LGBTQ+ youth seeking freedom and family. Join with special guests: Cleve Jones, founder AIDS Memorial Quilt; Shawn Sprocket, historian Tenderloin Museum; and Rev. Daniel Borysewicz, MCC San Francisco as we dedicate a permanent plaque to honor their courage and claim this vital piece of San Francisco's history.
We are gathering at the corner of Polk and Frank Norris Streets.
An Evening with Peaches Christ
Camp, Chaos & Democracy: Peaches Christ on Making Queer Art When Politics Gets Ugly. VIP Reception with Peaches Christ. “When the Real World Gets Scarier Than Horror Movies” panel discussion. This event marks the launch of the Commonwealth Club World Affairs’ new LGBTQ+ Cultural Series, co-produced by Michelle Meow and the GAYGENCY division of MOUSA.I. The evening will be livestreamed and archived for future viewing.
Powerblouse - Juanita MORE! Glamamore Mary Vice
Juanita More! and Glamamore invite one lucky person to the stage of the Powerhouse for a full-fantasy drag makeover. Watch as they use all of their sacred drag queen powers to tuck, tape, shape, glue, and staple this person together. When the vision is complete, they will push the newbie onto the stage for their first-ever live lip-sync performance! The magic mascara wand will be casting spells!
Photos: Fred Rowe Foto / Music: Dj Rolo
Benefiting - Openhouse
Right to Remain
Hosted by Sister Roma and Xochitl, the showcase is a fundraiser for the LGBT Asylum Project: Center for Immigration Protection, and will be filled with speakers, drag performances, video addresses, and calls to action.
Mama G’s Fundraiser
Help us raise critical funds for the Thanksgiving Street Dinner at our upcoming fundraiser event.
All-you-can-drink beer cups, Jell-O shots and limited-edition Mama G’s merchandise.
All proceeds go directly to supporting this year’s dinner. Bring a friend (or two!) and help us build community while having a great time.
Juanita MORE! - Birthday 33!
33 years of Juanita MORE! Celebrate her birthday at the Phoenix Hotel to honor a queen whose impact defines SF. No Gifts Allowed
Reunion - GLBT Historical Society Gala
Reunion is our fall gala, traditionally held in October to coincide with LGBTQ history month. Reunion is an opportunity to celebrate our vast queer past, honor the history makers who move our communities forward, and raise funds to keep LGBTQ history alive!
Bearrison Street Fair
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and Bears of San Francisco are thrilled to announce the 2025 Bearrison Street Fair in San Francisco’s Leather & LGBTQ+ Cultural District (SoMa).
This year’s fair continues the tradition of being “A Fair For Every Bear” — celebrating body positivity, cultural diversity, and queer joy with an inclusive lineup of music, drag, comedy, wrestling, art, and community contests.
Maitri - Works of Heart
Works of HeART, Maitri’s art auction and exhibit!
Last year, we brought together nearly 100 artists and over 400 compassionate community members to raise funds to support Maitri’s mission of compassionate care for people living with HIV/AIDS and those affirming their gender.
With your help, we’ll make this year’s auction even bigger and better!
Castro Street Fair
Come experience the Radical Happiness of the Castro: where you can show up authentically, feel at home, and celebrate freely — no matter who you are, how you identify, or who you love.
HOUSE of MORE! Stage - 3 - 6 PM | Market & Castro
PRC - Mighty Real Gala
This fall, we’re coming together to celebrate resilience, amplify hope, and fund life-strengthening services. Join us for PRC’s Mighty Real Fundraiser.
Serge Gay Jr. - Un-Conventional
The longed-for and highly anticipated art experience by the celebrated Creator, Visual Storyteller, and Creative Director Serge Gay Jr.
Folsom Street Fair
42 YEARS OF BRINGING YOU the famously infamous street fair that draws in leather/kink/alt-sex community from around the world. We’re well into our daddy/mommy phase so be good for us and come in all your gear or none at all as we take the streets with our deliciously weird and wonderful fair!
Untitled Event
Join nonprofit counseling agency Queer LifeSpace for an in-store activation at Chartreuse by Roje, located at 2095 Market Street. Choose your own adventure: Swing by for exclusive shopping, food, and drinks, or participate in a floral arrangement workshop. Either way, enjoy a great time while supporting a worthy cause!
Black Thursday - Presented by The Living Earth Show & Honey Mahogany
Black Thursday is night of music created by Honey Mahogany & her chosen family of collaborators to celebrate and manifest collective power. Featuring: Lambert, Alotta Boutte, Juba Kalamka, Khalibud, & Redbone.
JM! Vinyl Collection Sale Benefiting LYRIC
Drag legend Juanita MORE! is selling her personal vinyl record collection. Miss MORE!'s audio archive provides an in-depth look into her musical history, featuring pieces that hold both artistic and sentimental value. The collection features albums by disco divas Sylvester, Donna Summer, and Grace Jones, as well as a substantial selection of twelve-inch disco singles and early '90s dance tracks.
A Bay Area native, MORE shopped for vinyl at Amoeba Music in the Haight, Gramophone on Polk Street, The Record Factory, Tower Records in North Beach, and Street Light Records and Aloha Records in the Castro.
Proceeds from the sale of Juanita MORE!'s vinyl collection will go to LYRIC Center for LGBTQQ+ Youth.
Tribute Gala - San Francisco AIDS Foundation
San Francisco AIDS Foundation Tribute Gala, an extraordinary evening to celebrate the remarkable fight against HIV and AIDS and the journey to health justice for all. Together, let's support those affected by HIV and continue to champion compassion, solidarity, resilience, and hope.
Gear Market & Swap
Join us at Powerhouse for a new/used gear market! We are looking for folks, packs of friends, and artisans to join us. Rubber, Leather, Fetish, & Pet gear ... we'd love to see all of it! Hosted by Mr San Franisco Leather 2025, Tracii R More!
GAPA Runway
Join us for a night of fashion, glamor, and entertainment as we celebrate the artistry, talent, and humanity of our Queer & Trans Asian & Pacific Islander (QTAPI) community! Contestants from all walks of life will demonstrate their talents, show off their evening wear, and answer Q+A questions to compete to become GAPA Royalty. Our reigning Mx. GAPA 2024, Ari Ola, and reigning Ms. GAPA 2024, Kalypso will be stepping down and welcoming the next generation of title holders!
Dan Pelosi & Juanita MORE! - Let’s Party
Get ready to stir, shake, and celebrate! Bestselling cookbook author and internet favorite Dan Pelosi – aka @GrossyPelosi – brings his big-hearted, no-fuss approach to cooking and entertaining to the JCCSF. He’s joined by San Francisco’s own Juanita MORE! for a lively evening of stories, laughs, and tips on how to throw a great gathering, whether it’s a big holiday dinner or just Tuesday night with friends.
Dan’s new cookbook, LET’S PARTY: Recipes and Menus for Celebrating Every Day, is packed with easy, crowd-pleasing dishes for all kinds of occasions. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, approachable kitchen advice, and a reminder that the best meals are the ones you share.
Oaklash Pride
You can join all the coolest and hottest people you'll ever meet at Oaklash Pride! We've got world renowned DJs, some of your favorite local Drag performers, amazing art, food, and drink Vendors, and a whole ton of fun!!!
Summer Garden Party - Benefiting Family Equality
Join us for a special meet and greet of Family Equality’s new CEO, Darra Gordon and celebrate 10 years of marriage equality with Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that granted marriage equality nationwide!
This is a fundraising event to benefit Family Equality and fuel their critical work advancing equality for LGBTQ+ families across the country. Family Equality’s work is made possible by your generous support and every donation makes a difference.