Karaoke
June 11
Drag hostesses bring the energy at Karaokiki, El Rio's beloved Thursday karaoke night where the backyard patio becomes a joyful queer sing-along under the heaters.
Hello! I'm Outgoing.I help make life more interesting.
Hello! I'm Outgoing.I help make life more interesting.
Lively Bar
Lively BarEl Rio
Bernal Heights
El Rio's legendary back patio has been the heart of SF's queer community since 1978. Expect anything-goes dance parties, strong cheap drinks, and a welcoming crowd that spans generations.
queer institution since 1978
legendary back patio
anything-goes dance parties
diverse inclusive crowd
Tips
💬"You never know what, or who, you'll stumble into here, but you'll always leave with a story or a person" (The Infatuation)
🌿"the backyard patio is honestly the best part" — super spacious for dancing or chilling
🦪free oysters on Friday evenings at 5:30pm
Upcoming at El Rio
Thursday, Jun 11
Tuesday, Jun 23
Equality California 2026 San Francisco Pride Happy Hour
June 23 at 6pm
Rise Up and party with purpose at Equality California's annual Pride Happy Hour. Your ticket fuels 25 years of LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy while you dance in El Rio's legendary backyard patio, a Mission District staple where the margaritas are strong and the crowd is gloriously welcoming.
El Rio
Bernal HeightsOpens Thursday at 5:00 PM
Lively BarLively BarEl Rio's legendary back patio has been the heart of SF's queer community since 1978. Expect anything-goes dance parties, strong cheap drinks, and a welcoming crowd that spans generations.
queer institution since 1978
legendary back patio
anything-goes dance parties
diverse inclusive crowd
Tips
💬"You never know what, or who, you'll stumble into here, but you'll always leave with a story or a person" (The Infatuation)
🌿"the backyard patio is honestly the best part" — super spacious for dancing or chilling
🦪free oysters on Friday evenings at 5:30pm
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Upcoming at El Rio
Thursday, Jun 11
Tuesday, Jun 23
Equality California 2026 San Francisco Pride Happy Hour
June 23 at 6pm
Rise Up and party with purpose at Equality California's annual Pride Happy Hour. Your ticket fuels 25 years of LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy while you dance in El Rio's legendary backyard patio, a Mission District staple where the margaritas are strong and the crowd is gloriously welcoming.