The Bark

Happy Tuesday! Great to see folks out at Rubber Ducky, Rope Burn, and Primal last week.

Coming up this week on Friday, the Castro Night Market and the Mr. S Customer Appreciation Party. On Saturday at the Eagle is the SF Eagle Leather Pet Contest.

Another lighter week with just one more week until Dore.

Hope you have a great week!

We're back for Dore! Bark Before Dark, your favorite happy hour for pups, pets, and handlers, is back at The Stud - Friday, July 24, 2026, 5pm to 9pm.

Bark Before Dark is equal parts social hour and sensory playground. Spend the golden hour mingling in the outdoor mosh space, let loose in the indoor play area, or just soak in the atmosphere on the dance floor while our DJs keep the energy moving and our gogo dancers keep things interesting.

Whether you're deep in the scene or just pup-curious, the vibe is welcoming, playful, and unapologetically queer. There's no better way to kick off Dore weekend than surrounded by your pack. Bark Before Dark has always been about community, a chance to find your crew before the weekend sweeps you up in its kinky chaos. Come early, stay late, and head into Dore weekend already feeling the love.

Pre-sale tickets are sold out but tickets will be available at the door.

https://www.barkbeforedark.com

This Week

Friday, July 17, 2026

Castro Night Market

Friday, July 17, 2026
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Castro Street & 18th Street
Castro St & 18th St, San Francisco, CA

https://castronightmarket.com

Mr. S Customer Appreciation Party

Friday, July 17, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mr. S Leather
385 8th St, San Francisco, CA

https://www.mr-s-leather.com/events

Saturday, July 18, 2026

SF Eagle Leather Pet Contest

Saturday, July 18, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

San Francisco Eagle Bar
398 12th St, San Francisco, CA

https://sf-eagle.com/event/the-sf-eagle-leather-pet-contest/