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REAL BAD celebrates its 37th year as a charity circuit party benefiting the Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation's community beneficiaries. Built around the "Circle of Friends" tradition, the event is entirely host-funded so that 100% of General Admission ticket proceeds go directly to this year's nonprofit beneficiaries. Date & Location Not specified — check official listing for date. Venue: 1015 Folsom, San Francisco, CA Music / Entertainment Main Room: Conner Curnick (Washington DC), 8 PM–12 AM; Blacklow (Los Angeles), 12 AM–5 AM Underground: DUSTN (Los Angeles), 9 PM–3 AM Custom light and laser show by RAGERLAZER, with visual production by Anneke Atmosphere & Community Guidelines A long-running charity event with an intimate, familiar, and playful atmosphere shaped by its host-driven ticketing tradition. Beneficiaries 100% of General Admission proceeds benefit: Maitri, Oasis Legal Services, Pepper Diet Academy (PDA), Trans Advocacy & Care Team (TACT), Camniar, and ONYX Northwest Chapter. Venue & Amenities Multiple rooms/areas including a separate Underground space VIP Room and VIP restrooms available with VIP ticket Coat check included with all ticket types Dress Code Not specified — check official listing. Age Requirement & Ticketing 21+ with valid photo ID; one-time entry only (no re-entry); no admittance after 1:00 AM VIP: $179.39 (incl. fees) — separate entrance, VIP Room/restroom access until 2 AM, three non-alcoholic drink tickets, VIP coat check General Admission: $137.39 (incl. fees) — coat check included DEI Community Access (GA): $111.14 (incl. fees) — coat check included, distributed via community partner organizations Tickets available via Host codes (from July 1, 2026), in-person advance sale (Sept 5, 2026 at Folsom Street Community Center, credit card only, 2-ticket limit), or through community partner organizations for DEI tickets Resale capped at face value; all sales final Outside liquids, alcohol, illegal substances, parasols, and weapons prohibited; bag checks and pat-downs enforced Disclaimer This event is featured on Gaytherings.com for discoverability purposes only and is independently organized. Please confirm all details — including dates, entry requirements, and venue policies — with the official event listing before attending.

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