The Backrooms Party

The Backrooms

A play party by transmasculine people for transmasculine people, where transmasculine attendees are the focus–not an afterthought. We celebrate the diversity of transmasculine bodies and the many ways of being transmasculine, and explicitly affirm the identities of trans men as men. We aim to create a “men’s party” atmosphere that feels comfortable, safe, and welcoming to transmasculine attendees and their guests. We are firmly against the use of any fetishizing language or imagery within this event space.

Attendee and Guest Policy

Anyone who identifies as a trans man, trans guy, trans boy/boi, transmasculine, transmasc/trans masc, FTM, masc-of-center, or AFAB-NB is welcome to attend. Gender expansive people who self-identify with any of the aforementioned identities for the purposes of the party are welcome. Transmasculine attendees are limited to one (1) non-transmasculine guest. Guests must enter at the door with their attendee.

COVID-19

Proof of a negative COVID-19 test (such as a labelled picture of your result) is required to be shown at the door prior to the party. Please test within 24 hours in advance of the party to streamline the check-in process for everyone. Tests may be purchased and taken at the door if needed. Masking is not required, but participants are encouraged to do so.

Pricing Model

Tickets for all attendees begin at $15 online, and $20 at the door. $0 (free) tickets are available to any attendee who cannot otherwise afford a ticket, with priority going to BIPOC attendees, but must be arranged with hosts at least 24 hours in advance over email (sfbackroombros@gmail.com), volunteering is not required to receive a free ticket. Sliding scale donations added on to your ticket help provide access to those who cannot otherwise afford a ticket.

Please use this chart to self-determine where you land on the sliding scale:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zxADWZgkz0g7r84uFzBVZJJmw8pnpGjVDjddOB8i-J4/

To buy tickets: https://forbiddentickets.com/events/transform-1060/2026-03-06-the-backrooms-march-2026

Staffing and Volunteers

The party is staffed jointly by transmasculine hosts and transmasculine volunteers. Volunteer helpers will be admitted on a case-by-case basis after vetting. Volunteering is not required for the free ticket option; and please note that volunteers still need to purchase a ticket to attend the party. Interested in volunteering? Reach out to us at sfbackroombros@gmail.com for more information.

Your hosts are a group of trans men/transmasculine organizers from across the Bay Area. We each bring our own skillset, passions, and talents to this party. Together, we have years of experience with our boots on the ground.

Accessibility Information

Our venue, Transform1060, has five steps inside the door down to the front desk and main play area. There is an additional set of stairs leading up to the locker room and quiet area. A no-stairs accessible entrance is available on Russ Street. Please email sfbackroombros@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance for additional accessibility information and instructions on how to use the Russ Street entrance. The downstairs bathroom is fairly large and has two toilets next to each other, but is not ADA compliant, as it has no handles and the sink is too high. The lockers and quiet room are up a flight of stairs. There are accessible lockers downstairs by the front desk, however you must bring your own lock for them.

More info: https://fetlife.com/events/2026/03/06/the-backrooms-tzkamd