Celeberate El Rio's Birthday Tonight!

Carmen Miranda, El Rio poster girl

Once more of a locals/dyke bar -- though "Mango" still keeps the ladies coming (and coming) in droves -- over the years El Rio has turned into a popular spot for the PRB-swilling set who flock there night after night to see choice local bands and DJs ease them into the wee hours of the morning. Tonight, El Rio 31 years of keeping the Mission alive and thumping. The place will get packed quickly, so you might want to head over there, like, now. Right now.

What's in store? Live performances by Judea Eden (who will sing a set of blues standards, including Etta James, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday), Sang Matiz (South American, Caribbean, European), and Axton Kincaid. They've also got plenty of cheap booze for your sickly liver and heaps of tasty BBQ for your hungry mouth.

Half of tonight's bar proceeds will go to CUAV (Community United Against Violence, the nation’s first LGBTQQ anti-violence organization.) Be there.

What: El Rio's 31's Anniversary
When: Tonight
Where: 3158 Mission Street (at Precita), SF
Time: 8 p.m. (but you can head over there early to get your drink on.)
Cost: free