The 18 best things to do in SF this week, from color parties to techno raves

Outgoers is a weekly column published in partnership with the event newsletter of the same name founded by Josh Constine. Each week, Outgoers texts readers a list of San Francisco events and activities worthy of their time. The Standard features those events, plus a few extra, every week. Sign up for Outgoers by clicking this link on your phone.

No panels, no forced networking, just chill hangs with fellow builders at an Irish bar.

See emerging poets share their work on the pool deck of the Phoenix Hotel, accompanied by live music and dancers.

This 80s-inspired interactive variety show fills Monarch’s new side venue, 200 Channels, with sexy comedy.

Mary Shelley’s pioneering sci-fi tale comes alive through dance featuring terrifying costumes and a haunting score.

Complimentary wine and tea, tons of shops open late, and local artists line Irving St to celebrate the start of spring.

Hear scores from Mario, Zelda, Kirby, Metroid, Star Fox, Smash Bros and more played on piano, cello, and violin at this gorgeous, resonant cathedral.

House, disco, and master of everything in between, Brooklyn’s The Lot Radio resident Prince Klassen takes over this dancey wine bar.

British trance legend’s LSR/CITY tour brings so, so many lasers to Bill Graham for anyone trying to be hypnotically illuminated.

This Ethiopian restaurant-turned-club stacks up the tables to make room for a sweaty dance-up with a slew of local house DJs.

Top NYC club, house, and techno DJs spin til late in a secret location.

The Hindu festival of color brings live music, DJs, and plenty of color powder and water to toss around atop SVN West’s roof.

12 teams race in front of the Golden Gate Bridge with DJs and roaming performances at the race stadium.

Pick from 80,000 free tulips blanketing Union Square, but arrive early for the best buds.

This black-tie benefit ball raises money for a critical cause with a fancy night of music and drinks in One Sansome’s giant glass conservator.

Burning Man theme camps like Duck Pond, Mystopia, Comfort and Joy, and Opulent Chill bring their best art, lasers, and DJs to this Mission club for a multimedia extravaganza.

With a top-notch sound system, epic visuals, and DJs from Thump Therapy and Garage Acccess, this artsy Mission warehouse asks you to indulge in trusted self-destruction.

Explore carnival games, nature activities, live music, street food, and local vendors at this annual Portola neighborhood gathering.

Watch the original Tron film on DNA Lounge’s big screen followed by a neon dance party plus Hubba Hubba Revue’s burlesque show.