July 2, 2019
Nightlife Events July 4-11, 2019
Events Editor READ TIME: 12 MIN.
Even post-Pride, LGBT events thrive and flourish. Get poppin' to your favorite bars and nightclubs.
THURSDAY 4
After Dark @ Exploratorium
Enjoy cocktails and science demos at the hands-on museum (Tactile dome evening hours Fri & Sat, weekly 6:15 and 7:30pm.) July 4: Things That go Boom!, about explosive science (outdoor area not ideal fireworks viewing). July 11: Made for Space, with lunar exhibits. $20. Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green St). www.exploratorium.edu/
Awooga @ The Stud
Anarchists, art destroyers and anti-imperialists enjoy an unusual July 4 party; show at 10:30pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
Celebrate July 4with beers and a bang. $15 include all you can drink, plus food. 3pm-6pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Fireworks Viewing Party @ Cartoon Art Museum
Enjoy a picnic-style spread with sandwich fixings, potato salad, fruit, chips and soda/beer in a gallery room with a view of the fireworks. $5-$30. 7pm-10pm. 781 Beach St. www.cartoonart.org
Gayface @ El Rio
Queer weekly night out with DJed and live music, at the popular Mission bar. 10pm-2am. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Independence Day Sail @ Port of Oakland
Enjoy an afternoon cocktail party aboard FDR's presidential vessel, the USS Potomac, with The Speakeasy cast and Dixieland musicians, open bar and food. $150. 12:30pm-4pm. 540 Water St, Jack London Square, Oakland. www.thespeakeasysf.com
Junk @ Powerhouse
MrPam and Dulce de Leche cohost the weekly underwear strip night and contest, with sexy prizes. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
