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Updated January 17, 2026

Jul 26, 2026

RITUAL is the official gay and queer dance event for Up Your Alley after-hours by REAL BAD.

San Francisco,
California, United States

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RITUAL Details

Step out under the veil of night and into the dawn with REAL BAD's infamous after-hours dance event – RITUAL. Rolling out the neon carpet this Up Your Alley® in San Francisco (also known as Dore Alley), to give you an electrifying chaser to your Saturday night.

Gather your most audacious, daring, and, dare we say, REAL BAD circle of friends, because this event is about to dial up the dance floor debauchery to a level you didn't know existed. Dive into a realm where light meets laser, shadow meets sparkle, and music meets magic. The visual feats are not just stunning—they're sinfully seductive.

Dress Code

While there's no official dress code decree, why not flaunt your most decadent leather, luxurious latex, racy rubber, or your boldest uniform? Feeling sporty? We’re here for that sportswear swagger too. Don't worry about bringing extra baggage—the event will host a coat and clothes check, ensuring you can strut your stuff unburdened.

Charity Givings

Remember, while you revel in the risqué, it's all for a noble cause. Every beat, every twirl, and every shimmering light contributes to a greater good, as 100% of net proceeds flow directly into the coffers of the Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation. The Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation has given back more than $3.6 million to the community since its inception!!!

Join us for a morning of mischief, magic, and memories. RITUAL by REAL BAD - where the night's secrets dance until the dawn.

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1015 Folsom, 1015 Folsom St
San Francisco, California, 94103
United States

info@realbad.org


Crowd

  • 21+
  • Bears
  • Bisexual
  • Fetish
  • Gay
  • Leather

Music

  • Dance
  • EDM
  • Electropop
  • House
  • Techno
  • Traditional

Dates & Hours

Jul 26, 2026

Sunday
July 26
9 pm - 4 am
 

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