DNA Lounge

DNA Lounge: Rocky Horror Picture Show, 15 Oct 2026 (Thu)

Glam! "It's just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right..." half a century ago, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" was released, and the cult phenomenon has been playing ever since. Bring your costumes, your lingerie, and your virgins, and join us for a screening of the film with a live performance by The Bawdy Caste. The performance features the full audience participation experience! This includes: singing, dancing, pelvic-thrusting, people yelling at the screen, things being thr

DNA Lounge: All Hallow's Eve, 31 Oct 2026 (Sat)

Indie, Pop, J-Pop, Chiptunes, Psytrance, Hiphop! If there was ever a holiday created just for DNA Lounge that holiday is Halloween, and this is our twenty-third spoooooky year throwing this party! We're bringing you a super-sized Halloween madhouse in all four rooms! Join us at this can't-miss, annual event for bewitching burlesque, and ambient ghostly acrobats and skillful circus syrens performing all night to the top DJs in Halloweentown!

DNA Lounge: Scott Pilgrim: Movie Screening + Dance Party, 22 Nov 2026 (Sun)

Indie Rock! Join us for a screening of the best video game movie ever, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010). "To say that Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is the best video game movie ever may sound like absurdly faint praise But the deeper ingenuity here is to collapse the distance between gamer and avatar not by throwing the player into the world of the game, but rather by bringing it to him. As a result, the line between fantasy and reality is not so much blurred as erased, because the filmma

DNA Lounge: Brooke Candy + Violet Chachki, 27 Sep 2026 (Sun)

Techno, Hard Techno, House, Hiphop, Pop! Folsom Street Faire After Party! Brooke Candy is an icon of underground music, fashion, and queer art, known for her sex-positive pop persona and bold, futuristic style. After breaking out in Grimes' "Genesis" video, she went on to collaborate with artists including Charli XCX, Sia, Diplo, Lizzo, Pussy Riot, SOPHIE, and Mykki Blanco. Beyond music, Candy has worked across fashion, visual art, and tattooing, collaborating with institutions like the B

DNA Lounge: Cyberdelia: Hackers Screening + Cyberpunk Dance Party, 30 Aug 2026 (Sun)

Electro, Big Beat, Trance, Cyberpunk, Industrial! "Hackers penetrate and ravage delicate public and privately owned computer systems, infecting them with viruses, and stealing materials for their own ends. These people, they are terrorists." Can you believe that Hackers was released THIRTY-ONE years ago? As per longstanding tradition, we are dressing up DNA Lounge as Cyberdelia, the club from the movie Hackers!

DNA Lounge: They Live: Movie Screening + Dance Party, 7 May 2026 (Thu)

Synthwave! Join us for a screening of John Carpenter's 1988 timeless classic, THEY LIVE! A homeless drifter (played by the late great "Rowdy" Roddy Piper) stumbles upon a cache of sunglasses that let you see the world as it really is: the Earth has been invaded, and all of the "one percenters" and most of the cops are actually skinless space zombie free-enterprisers. "Earth is being acclimatized.

DNA Lounge: Powerman 5000, 26 Apr 2026 (Sun)

Hard Rock, Metal, Nu Metal, Electro Metal! Powerman 5000 has carved out a unique sound that's often categorized as alternative metal, blending elements of funk metal, industrial metal, nu metal, and rap metal to create a genre-defying experience that's as exciting as it is hard-hitting. With eleven studio albums under their belt, they achieved major commercial success, especially with their 1999 release, Tonight the Stars Revolt!, which included chart-topping hits like "When Worlds Collid

DNA Lounge: World Goth Night, 22 May 2026 (Fri)

Gothic, Industrial, Ebm, Darkwave, Post Punk! Get ready Spooky Folks in the Bay Area and Beyond: 5/22/26: World Goth Day, --ahem-- Night at DNA Lounge! This massive celebration brings together San Francisco's most prominent dark alternative crews for a full venue take-over! A full night of music, art, visuals and fashion, all the things that bring our communities together! The Music: Dancing in 4 Rooms with 10 DJs representing legendary SF nights: Death Guild, Gothicumbia, Nightshift, Aft

DNA Lounge: Job Openings

Wherein we are going hard on movie nights

As our "Cyberdelia" series has seen a bit of success at branching out from being only the "Hackers" party, we've decided to try and screen roughly one cult movie a month! I hope you will join us. Our bill through the rest of the year: Conan the Barbarian (this Sunday!), Evil Dead 2 + Army of Darkness double bill, Hackers (the main event), The Crow, and Batman Returns (the greatest Christmas ...

DNA Lounge: Death Guild, 25 May 2026 (Mon)

Gothic, Industrial, Synthpop! Death Guild is the oldest weekly goth/industrial dance night in the world! Every Monday, six DJs in two rooms play a mix of gothic, industrial, synthpop, noise, ambient, and weird stuff for those who love the darker side of things.

DNA Lounge: Monday Night Hubba, 25 May 2026 (Mon)

Burlesque! Monday Night Hubba is the perfect way to start your week sexy: with cocktails, tease, comedy and a more intimate experience than Hubba's big monthly extravaganzas! Each Monday night is a fun-filled, shimmering showcase of local, national and international burlesque and variety talent -- and a chance to see the most dazzling debuts before they hit it big!

DNA Lounge: Death Guild, 25 May 2026 (Mon)

Gothic, Industrial, Synthpop! Death Guild is the oldest weekly goth/industrial dance night in the world! Every Monday, six DJs in two rooms play a mix of gothic, industrial, synthpop, noise, ambient, and weird stuff for those who love the darker side of things.

DNA Lounge: Monday Night Hubba, 25 May 2026 (Mon)

Burlesque! Monday Night Hubba is the perfect way to start your week sexy: with cocktails, tease, comedy and a more intimate experience than Hubba's big monthly extravaganzas! Each Monday night is a fun-filled, shimmering showcase of local, national and international burlesque and variety talent -- and a chance to see the most dazzling debuts before they hit it big!

DNA Lounge: Akimbos: 44 And Friends, 23 May 2026 (Sat)

Hyperpop, Rap, Jolly, Igotscared, Ilikenorcal, Gibhop! Akimbos, also known as Gib, is an underground artist from the Bay Area known for his jolly, lyrical style of rap, and eccentric sense of style. Kaid is an artist/producer from Tennessee that has helped Gib in developing the up-tempo production in his music. Behind many of the visuals and aesthetics is Gib's brother, Gage, founder of the clothing brand Magico, expanding the world beyond music.

DNA Lounge: Nuda + Sine, 12 Aug 2026 (Wed)

Darkwave, Synthwave, Industrial! Nuda is a solo darkwave/industrial artist based in Seattle, Washington. She brings instrumental soundscapes with a feminine touch to industrial music. Nuda's live performances feature guest vocalists and light shows that blend together an immersive experience. Austin, Texas' electronic band, ​Sine is the brainchild of drummer/multi-instrumentalist, Rona Rougeheart.

DNA Lounge: Photo Gallery

DNA Lounge: Job Openings

DNA Lounge: Flyer Archive: 1985-1999: Jesus Jones, 22 Mar 1991

DNA Lounge: Flyer Archive: 1985-1999: Jesus Jones, 22 Mar 1991

DNA Lounge: Electro Bloom: SaraUnh0ly + Robopup + Mezha, 21 Mar 2026 (Sat)

Hyperpop, Gabber Hardcore, Witchhouse! Hearing unh0lyDanceMusick live will make you wonder where it has been all your life. Saraunh0ly blends euphoric synths and her angelic vocals with deep hard kicks for the purpose of making you dance. Robopup is a shy puppy girl making fun electronic music from her room. She sings about loneliness and the desire to connect through the digital realm. Usually performing behind a screen, she steps into the real world to share her music live.

DNA Lounge: Brooke Candy + Violet Chachki, 27 Sep 2026 (Sun)

Techno, Hard Techno, House, Hiphop, Pop! Folsom Street Faire After Party! Brooke Candy is an icon of underground music, fashion, and queer art, known for her sex-positive pop persona and bold, futuristic style. After breaking out in Grimes' "Genesis" video, she went on to collaborate with artists including Charli XCX, Sia, Diplo, Lizzo, Pussy Riot, SOPHIE, and Mykki Blanco. Beyond music, Candy has worked across fashion, visual art, and tattooing, collaborating with institutions like the B

DNA Lounge: Evil Dead 2 + Army of Darkness: Movie Screening, 2 Aug 2026 (Sun)

Join us for a screening of the classics, Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn (1987) and Army of Darkness (1992). Watch Bruce Campbell chew the scenery like no one else can. For extra Grindhouse fidelity, we have sourced an open matte (full frame) 35mm scan of both films. Groovy! "It looks superficially like a routine horror movie, a vomitorium designed to separate callow teenagers from their lunch. But look a little closer and you'll realize that the movie is a fairly sophisticated satire.

DNA Lounge: Spin Control USA Jam, 19 Sep 2026 (Sat)

Break Competition, Hiphop! Spin Control USA Jam brings the tour back home to the San Francisco Bay Area and continues the journey toward the Spin Control World Final in Tokyo, Japan. This event features three battle categories with major opportunities on the line: the Adult 2vs2 winners will receive a fully sponsored trip to Tokyo, while the FootWorkerZ champion will earn a trip to the FootWorkerZ World Finals in Toronto.

DNA Lounge: Kreayshawn: Live, 3 Oct 2026 (Sat)

Hiphop, Pop, House, R&B, Edits, Reggaeton! Oakland-born rapper, director, and internet-era icon Kreayshawn takes the stage Live. Kreayshawn exploded onto the scene with her viral breakout "Gucci Gucci", becoming one of the defining personalities of the early 2010s internet rap era. Her Diy videos, Bay Area roots, and unapologetic attitude helped build a cult following and made her a fixture of the Tumblr-era music and fashion landscape.

DNA Lounge: Why 2K, 13 Jun 2026 (Sat)

90s Pop, 2000s Pop, Hiphop, R&B, Dance Hits, Remixes, Indie! Throw it back to the best of the '90s and 2000s at our Throwback Dance Party! From Britney and Nsync to the Spice Girls and MC Hammer, we're spinning all the hits that defined a generation. Whether you grew up with flip phones or you just love the nostalgic vibes, come relive the golden days and dance all night with us. Grab your crew and let's party like it's 1999 (and 2009).

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DNA Lounge: Hubba Hubba Revue: Undersea Burlesque, 24 May 2026 (Sun)

Burlesque! Ahoy, Matey! This Memorial Day weekend join us for mischievous mermaids, beautiful buccaneers, & all the delectable denizens of the deep, as San Francisco's world-famous burlesque & variety show takes you on a fun-filled voyage to the bottom of the sea!

Wherein the Surveillance-Industrial Complex is asking for volunteers

I am currently incandescent with rage about something else entirely that I'm told I can't talk about yet, so let me sublimate that instinct with this unrelated story: The SFPD "Real-Time Investigation Center" is the surveillance nightmare funded by a $9.4 million "donation" from billionaire Chris Larsen and another $3 million "donation" from Salesforce and Trump quisling Marc Benioff. "We're ...

DNA Lounge: Exhumed, 21 Mar 2026 (Sat)

Metal, Death Metal! Exhumed was spawned in San Jose, CA in 1990. For over 30 years, Exhumed have specialized in Gore Metal - an unholy mixture of Death metal and Grindcore with over the top gory lyrics. They are not for the weak at heart! Since emerging in 2017, NO/MÁS have earned a reputation for their ferocious blend of grindcore, death metal, and hardcore energy -- crafting incisive tracks defined by sheer urgency.

DNA Lounge: Juneteenth Metal Fest, 19 Jun 2026 (Fri)

Metal, Thrash Metal, Hardcore! DNA Lounge celebrates Juneteenth with a headbangin' rager featuring 3 phenomenal Bay Area Metal bands with Black members! The metal scene is for EVERYONE! Combining elements of Thrash, American, and Melodic Death Metal, Section 5150 is quickly taking over the Bay Area metal scene. Guitar slaying, vicious vocals, rumbling bass, and pounding drums (along with plenty of hate and aggression) fill their debut album "Bide Your Time." Metal is alive and well, so cr

DNA Lounge: Junkie Kid, 21 Mar 2026 (Sat)

Hardstyle, Techno! Born in Mexico, Junkie Kid is a globally recognized electronic artist known for pushing boundaries across hard dance and techno. He began producing at 16, drawing early inspiration from artists like Mauro Picotto and DJ Sammy, and later developed his signature Neo Hard House sound with the breakout track "Perfect". His 2013 release "Claps Up" on Audiophile Live Records launched his international rise, leading to collaborations with Sandro Silva and Carnage, releases on

DNA Lounge: DAMSF, 25 Apr 2026 (Sat)

Hiphop, Mixed Genre Arts, Mixed Genre Dance! DAMevents connects Bay Area artists and art lovers with their communities. Our events showcase a broad range of new and under-represented Bay Area talent as well as well established talent, providing them with connections, resources, and opportunities to continue developing and sharing their craft. We thrive on positivity and diversity, giving creatives of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds an empowering community in which to share their wo

DNA Lounge: Flyer Archive: 1985-1999: Urban Dance Squad, 29 Sep 1990

DNA Lounge: Flyer Archive: 1985-1999: Urban Dance Squad, 29 Sep 1990

DNA Lounge: Hubba Hubba Revue: Undersea Burlesque, 24 May 2026 (Sun)

Burlesque! Ahoy, Matey! This Memorial Day weekend join us for mischievous mermaids, beautiful buccaneers, & all the delectable denizens of the deep, as San Francisco's world-famous burlesque & variety show takes you on a fun-filled voyage to the bottom of the sea!

DNA Lounge: Why 2K, 23 May 2026 (Sat)

90s Pop, 2000s Pop, Hiphop, R&B, Dance Hits, Remixes, Indie! Throw it back to the best of the '90s and 2000s at our Throwback Dance Party! From Britney and Nsync to the Spice Girls and MC Hammer, we're spinning all the hits that defined a generation. Whether you grew up with flip phones or you just love the nostalgic vibes, come relive the golden days and dance all night with us. Grab your crew and let's party like it's 1999 (and 2009).

DNA Lounge: Why 2K, 23 May 2026 (Sat)

90s Pop, 2000s Pop, Hiphop, R&B, Dance Hits, Remixes, Indie! Throw it back to the best of the '90s and 2000s at our Throwback Dance Party! From Britney and Nsync to the Spice Girls and MC Hammer, we're spinning all the hits that defined a generation. Whether you grew up with flip phones or you just love the nostalgic vibes, come relive the golden days and dance all night with us. Grab your crew and let's party like it's 1999 (and 2009).

DNA Lounge: Conan The Barbarian: Movie Screening + Dance Party, 12 Jul 2026 (Sun)

Dungeon Synth, Metal! Join us for a screening of the 1982 classic, Conan the Barbarian! "A powerful warrior seeks to avenge the genocide of his people and the murder of his parents at the hands of a snake cult." The breakout role for future Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, with James Earl Jones bringing us an even more imposing villain as Thulsa Doom than he did as Darth Vader, this movie gorgeously reproduces Frank Frazetta's iconic cover paintings of Robert E.

DNA Lounge: After Life: Rebellion, 4 Jul 2026 (Sat)

Darkwave, Dark Techno, Industrial Bass! During these trying times, in a world and country full of difficult challenges, dancing and rioting on the dance floor is a cathartic act of resistance, where we find joy through music and community! After Life invites you to join us for: REBELLION on July 4th! 2 Rooms, 4 Djs and a Live, Hybrid performance by: Louisahhh! Over the last two decades, Louisahhh has been focused on the evolution of her craft as a producer, performer and DJ.

DNA Lounge: Big Muscle Party: Dogtag Edition, 23 May 2026 (Sat)

House! Join us for this year's first Big Muscle Party!

DNA Lounge Calendar: October 2026

DNA Lounge: Monday Night Hubba: May The 4th Be With You, 4 May 2026 (Mon)

Burlesque! Charge up your lightsaber, check your midichlorian levels, & join San Francisco's world-famous Hubba Hubba Revue upstairs in our swanky, second-story cantina as we get our burlesque all over your Star War! Monday Night Hubba is the perfect way to start your week sexy: with cocktails, tease, comedy and a more intimate experience than Hubba's big monthly extravaganzas! Each Monday night is a fun-filled, shimmering showcase of local, national and international burlesque and variet

DNA Lounge: Akimbos: 44 And Friends, 23 May 2026 (Sat)

Hyperpop, Rap, Jolly, Igotscared, Ilikenorcal, Gibhop! Akimbos, also known as Gib, is an underground artist from the Bay Area known for his jolly, lyrical style of rap, and eccentric sense of style. Kaid is an artist/producer from Tennessee that has helped Gib in developing the up-tempo production in his music. Behind many of the visuals and aesthetics is Gib's brother, Gage, founder of the clothing brand Magico, expanding the world beyond music.

DNA Lounge: Hubba Hubba Revue: Flux Vertical Theatre, 22 Mar 2026 (Sun)

Burlesque! San Francisco's world-famous burlesque & variety show welcomes the top talent superstars of the Bay Area's premiere pole dance studio, Flux Vertical Theatre! Get your SEATS now & join us in the main room at DNA Lounge for pole acts, aerialists, and the tops in tease!

DNA Lounge: Hubba Hubba Revue: Flux Vertical Theatre, 22 Mar 2026 (Sun)

Burlesque! San Francisco's world-famous burlesque & variety show welcomes the top talent superstars of the Bay Area's premiere pole dance studio, Flux Vertical Theatre! Get your SEATS now & join us in the main room at DNA Lounge for pole acts, aerialists, and the tops in tease!