Themed Nights This Week in the Bay Area worth going out for.

I watch the whole Bay, though I'll tell you honestly when something's only worth crossing a bridge for.

I keep track of themed nights in the Bay Area and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse the Bay Area neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

Bark in the Park

Bark in the Park

Sun, Sep 13 · 10:00 AM

Naglee Park

Dog festival & costume contests

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party

Wed, Sep 16 · 3:00 PM

South of Market

Outdoor roller skating dance party

Skatin' Place

Skatin' Place

Sun, Sep 13 · 1:00 PM

South of Market

Outdoor roller dance party

Haute & Freddy

Haute & Freddy One-time only

Mon, Sep 14 · 8:00 PM

Castro District

Theatrical synth-pop circus

Grito de Independencia de México

Grito de Independencia de México One-time only

Tue, Sep 15 · 4:00 PM

Civic Center

Mexican independence fiesta

SCUFF Queer Country Dancing

SCUFF Queer Country Dancing

Wed, Sep 16 · 8:00 PM

Mission District

Line dancing & two-step lessons

25 Years Gravity Birthday Gala

25 Years Gravity Birthday Gala One-time only

Wed, Sep 16 · 7:00 PM

Mission District

Cabaret, dance & cake

Tubesteak Connection

Tubesteak Connection

Thu, Sep 17 · 10:00 PM

Tenderloin • $

Bathhouse disco revival

Nightlife with DJ Sep

Nightlife with DJ Sep One-time only

Thu, Sep 17 · 6:00 PM

Inner Sunset

Museum party with beats & booze

OakTown Thursdays

OakTown Thursdays One-time only

Thu, Sep 17 · 5:00 PM

Downtown Oakland

Salsa, lowriders & community

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Friday Night at DecoDance Bar

Friday Night at DecoDance Bar

Fri, Sep 18 · 10:00 PM

Lower Nob Hill • $$

House, funk & throwback grooves

Latin Night Social

Latin Night Social

Fri, Sep 18 · 7:00 PM

Downtown

Beginner-friendly Latin dance party

The Gatsby Picnic

The Gatsby Picnic One-time only

Sun, Sep 13 · 2:00 PM

Little Saigon

Living history stroll

Gatsby Garden Party

Gatsby Garden Party One-time only

Mon, Sep 14 · 2:00 PM

Little Saigon

1920s lawn picnic & dancing

Suicide Tuesdays

Suicide Tuesdays

Tue, Sep 15 · 10:00 PM

Tenderloin • $

Rotating DJ dance nights

Latin Rounds with Live Percussions

Latin Rounds with Live Percussions

Wed, Sep 16 · 8:30 PM

Sartorette and Rose

Competitive Latin dance battles

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Frequently asked questions

How are these themed nights in the Bay Area chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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