Event Dates
From: Saturday, July 27, 2024
To: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Big Muscle
Up Your Alley Party 2024
Each year the Big Muscle Party presents their “Bare Chest Calendar” during the Dore Alley Weekend
Big Muscle Up Your Alley Party 2024
Each year the Big Muscle Party presents their “Bare Chest Calendar” during the Dore Alley Weekend. If you have a muscle fetish, this is the party for you.
- Stay at the San Francisco Proper, a design hotel just under 1km from the DNA Lounge for the ultimate San Francisco hotel experience.
The Party
- Big Muscle Party: UYA Edition is the official launch party for the Bare Chest Calendar.
- This is an afternoon party held during the Up Your Alley/Dore Alley weekend
- The party takes over the main room of the legendary DNA Lounge for an afternoon of sexy fun from 2 pm to 7 pm.
- Dance to the music of Paul Goodyear and mingle with the bare chest calendar men while raising funds for PRC aids support.
The Venue
- Big Muscle Party takes place at the DNA Lounge on 11th Street. DNA Lounge has been one of San Francisco’s most popular nightclubs since 1985.
- DNA Lounge has two stages, four dance floors, seven bars and a full-service late-night restaurant and cafe!
- Most recently declared both “Best Dance Club” and “Best Live Music Venue” in the SF Weekly Readers’ Poll, DNA Lounge has won over 60 “best of” awards.
- Book your stay well in advance as people start planning the moment the last event ends as there are just 31 hotels in Soma, the home of the fair.
Where to stay during Dore Alley?
The Dore Alley Fair is one of San Francisco’s biggest events and attracts hundreds of thousands of guys from around the world.
- Book your stay well in advance as people start planning the moment the last event ends as there are just 31 hotels in Soma, the home of the fair. Alternatively stay close to the downtown area, home to the city’s top hotels and take a rideshare or BART to the event.
The following SOMA hotels are close to the city’s top attractions and a short ride to the parties and the Dore Alley fair:
InterContinental Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott , Palace Hotel, Hotel Zelos,
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The W Hotel is our preferred hotel in
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Gay Map of San Francisco
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Recommended Hotels in San Francisco
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We have chosen hotels in San Francisco that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Palace Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
- 5 Star – Crystal Chandelier Restaurant, Indoor Pool
- Close to the gay district
- Marble bathroom, rain shower
- Landmark hotel with crystal chandelier restaurant, fitness area, indoor pool, luxurious rooms with high-end furnishings.
Hotel Zetta
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4 Star – Central Location, 46-Inch Smart TV
- Close to the gay district
- iPod dock, Bluetooth speaker, quiet
- Central San Francisco, rooms with smart TVs, free WiFi, iPod docks, Bluetooth speakers, and premium toiletries.
The LINE San Francisco
4 Star, Great Value
- 4 Star – Free Bikes, Near Union Square
- Close to the gay district
- Safety deposit box, balcony options
- Near San Francisco City Hall, offers bikes, private parking, fitness center, restaurant, and rooms with balconies.
Handlery
3 Star, Location
- 3 Star – Outdoor Pool, Union Square Location
- Close to the gay district
- MP3 connection, mini-fridge
- In Union Square, offers outdoor pool, rooms with MP3 connections, fitness center access, sauna, and barbershop.
Video – Big Muscle Party
Thirty seconds is all we could film! – A taste of the Big Muscle Party, San Francisco
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in San Francisco
San Francisco is a vibrant and inclusive city with a long history of LGBTQ+ activism and culture. Here are the most popular neighbourhoods, including gay hot spots and districts close to the city’s most popular attractions. It is worth noting that the best-rated hotels are close to Union Square
SoMa (South of Market) | Gay Hotspot
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- Located to the east of the city, SoMa has an edgy and industrial feel, with a mix of gay bars, clubs, and art spaces.
- SoMa is also home to the world-famous Folsom Street Fair, held at the end of September each year.
- The neighbourhood is home to the stunning San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
- Discover the best things to see and do in San Francisco.
The Castro
One of the world’s most famous gay districts since the 1960s, a focal point for LGBTQ+ culture.
Union Square
In the heart of downtown, a great choice if you want to be close to major tourist attractions.
The Mission
South of the city centre, known for its colourful murals, hipster culture, bars and restaurants.
Nob Hill
Upscale neighbourhood with beautiful city views, known for its elegant hotels and historic architecture
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