The Academy SF

The Academy SF The Academy is a LGBTQ+ social club open to all, focused on promoting genuine social interactions whi

The Academy is a LGBTQ+ social club open to all, focused on promoting genuine social interactions while offering engaging programming in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and leading community members. The Club is located in San Francisco's Castro District and was founded in 2017.
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The social club is open to anyone who wishes to apply – all are welcome – and aspires to

be diverse in age, race, gender, and social standing, with all members sharing a common interest in engaging in the community and valuing in-person interactions.
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In addition to the social club and its associated programming, The Academy also offers a barber salon, a daytime co-working lounge called Academy Daylight, and has space available to rent for private events.

03/19/2026

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One week later and we’re still smiling ear to ear 🌈✨ What an unforgettable Legends Awards honoring Cleve Jones, Alex U. ...
11/15/2025

One week later and we’re still smiling ear to ear 🌈✨ What an unforgettable Legends Awards honoring Cleve Jones, Alex U. Inn, Suzanne Ford, Sara Yergovich, and Danielle Thoe.

Huge thanks to our special guest, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, for presenting to Cleve — a moment we’ll remember forever.

What a truly fabulous evening! 💖🎉

11/08/2025

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, just a day after she announced that she would be retiring following 39 years in Congress, presented the 2025 Legends Award to NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt visionary and LGBTQ+ activist Cleve Jones. 2024 Legends Award recipient and San Francisco Bay Times columnist....

11/06/2025

🌈✨ BIG NEWS, SF! ✨🌈

We’re beyond honored to announce that Cleve Jones — legendary LGBTQ+ activist and founder of the AIDS Memorial Quilt — will be honored as our 2025 Legend at The Academy Presents: The 2025 Legends: Honoring Cleve Jones 🌟

Alongside Cleve, we are proud to recognize the 2025 Community Award honorees:

Alex U. Inn — Exemplar Award
Suzanne Ford — Diane Jones Solidarity Award
Sara Yergovich & Danielle Thoe — Architect Award

Stay tuned for all the details and special guests 👀this year's event will be truly remarkable, and it WILL sell out!

Address

2166 Market Street
San Francisco, CA
94114

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 6pm - 12am

Telephone

(415) 624-3429

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