REAL BAD 36 BENEFICIARIES & DJS

The Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 DJs and non-profit beneficiaries. The all-volunteer organization looks forward to welcoming guests home to 1015 Folsom twice this year to dance into the night as we come together to celebrate our circle of friends and raise funds for a number of excellent organizations serving the broader Bay Area's LGBTQ community.

This year’s non-profit beneficiaries are LYRIC Center for LGBTQ+ Youth, SF LGBT Center, Oasis Legal Services, TACT (Trans Advocacy & Care Team), Books Not Bans, and The Trevor Project. Learn more about our 2025 beneficiaries here.

REAL BAD 36 DJs

Brady Prince (Chicago) - Main Room (Headliner DJ)

Matt Suave (Denver) - Main Room (Opener DJ)

Aleki (San Francisco) - Main Room (Underground DJ)

Daniel Blair, REAL BAD 36 Events Chair said, “This 36th season, we’re not just showing up—we’re DEFYING THE ODDS with every step. With a new wave of fierce, passionate voices on our Events Committee and a slate of fearless beneficiaries, we’re building something bolder, more personal, and more impactful than ever before, for the Bay Area LGBTQ community.”

REAL BAD 36 will also feature world-class lighting, laser, and video production. The lighting and laser show will be designed and executed by Robert Sanders of RAGERLAZER. Visuals by Blanket.

Learn more about our REAL BAD 36 DJs and the latest event info here.

MARGARITA PARTY

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Time TBD

Location TBD

REAL BAD: RITUAL (DORE WEEKEND)

Friday, July 25, 2025

9 PM – 4 AM

1015 Folsom

SF EAGLE BEER BUST

Sunday, September 7, 2025

3 PM – 7 PM

SF Eagle

REAL BAD 36 (FOLSOM WEEKEND)

Sunday, September 28, 2025

8 PM – 5 AM
1015 Folsom

BIG CHECK CELEBRATION

Sunday, November 9, 2025

1 PM – 3 PM
Lookout