Friday, October 23, 2026, 1:30 AM - 3:00 AM ยท El Rio, Mission, San Francisco
Johnny Castro hosts a night of original music and comedy at El Rio to raise funds for Critical Resistance Oakland, with piano by Sam Marston and guest performances by Sophia Yau-Weeks and Styles Alexander. Free with RSVP, suggested donation $15.
A queer community bar on Mission Street with a giant back patio that runs from punk shows on Friday nights to salsa orchestras and drag on the weekends. Free oysters land on the deck every Friday at 5:30pm, and the house margaritas (Espolon tequila or El Silencio mezcal, both squeezed fresh) are the other reason to show up early.