TUFF Dore Alley Weekend Kickoff

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Thursday July 23rd 2026 The infamous TUFF Party roars into the Bay Area for a very special Dore Alley kick off party. TUFF is more than a party. It is a living celebration of queer culture, community, and self-expression. Long before LGBTQ+ life entered the mainstream, leather bars, social clubs, and underground dance floors served as sanctuaries for those seeking connection, freedom, and belonging. These spaces became the birthplace of countless cultural movements, artistic expressions, and chosen families that continue to shape queer life today. TUFF exists to honor that legacy while carrying it forward, creating modern spaces where people can come together, discover themselves, and experience the power of community on the dance floor. Founded to fill a gap in the nightlife landscape, TUFF draws inspiration from the iconic artwork of Tom of Finland, the energy of New York City's legendary leather bars, and the earliest intersections of queer nightlife and dance music. But TUFF is not