First Game of 2026! 🃏🌈

First queer poker game of 2026 in San Francisco’s Castro—underground cards, community, and chaos.

What’s Happening

Get ready to shuffle up and bring your fiercest poker face to the Castro, for a special Queer Poker Night that’s all about low stakes, high drama, and queers only at the table.

When: January 14, 2026
Where: Castro, San Francisco
RSVP: Spots are limited—sign up via the Queer Poker group on Lex so we can slide you the deets.

Why Queer Poker Is a Mood

Think of it like poker night meets queer salon culture: low buy‑ins, bold personalities, and connection that feels deeper than your river bluff. Here’s the real tea: this night is for LGBTQ+ folks of all skill levels. New to poker? They’ll show you how to hold ’em. Been playing since Walker Texas Ranger was on TV? Bring that edge. But winning isn’t the point. Community is the prize.

What to Expect at the Table

Low‑stakes buy‑ins — play without pressure.
Beginner‑friendly energy — we teach, you learn, you slay.
Queer‑only space — no straights; just queers, quirks, and killer reads.
Good vibes, chaotic fun — because poker’s better when the community is lit.

Bring your best banter, your best friend, and that tell you swear you don’t have—we’re dealing in community, laughs, and wild folds.

Lupe and SJ pose at a poker table under a neon “Poker” sign. Text on image: “Queer Poker Comes Back to SoMa – New Game, Same Community – December 2, 2025.”

Queer Poker Comes to SoMa: New Game, Same Community

A low-stakes poker game for queer community connection On Tuesday, December 2, Queer Poker is hosting a game in San Francisco’s SoMa District. Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new to the table, this is a queer-centered space to learn, hang out, and play some low-stakes hands

Four queer people sit closely around a poker table, deeply focused on the game in a dimly lit room, glowing with blue and neon bar light.

Three Years, Dozens of Games, One Unforgettable Community

On Nov 2nd, we celebrate three years of casual hands, shared jokes, and something bigger: the slow work of building queer community — one game at a time. What’s Happening We’re marking three years of Queer Poker — a low-stakes, community-first game night for queer folks who like cards, connection,

Two queer players focused on a poker hand in a dimly lit bar, exchanging glances across the table.

Don’t Fold on This: Queer Poker Hits San Francisco Oct. 9th

We’re dealing the next hand in San Francisco this Thursday, October 9 — and you’re invited. Game starts at 6PM somewhere in the city. (Exact location sent once you RSVP.) Whether you’re flush with poker skills or just here for the drama and snacks, there’s a seat

Queer Poker Night Lands in East Oakland — Sept 26th @ 7PM

We’re setting the table for a night of cards, drinks, and queer energy this Friday, Sept 26 — and you’re invited. Game starts at 7PM somewhere in East Oakland. (Exact location sent once you RSVP.) Whether you’re a poker regular or just want to hang, there’s a