Trocadero Transfer (San Francisco, 1977–1988) — A cathedral of light, sweat, and sound, Trocadero Transfer defined San Francisco’s disco era and set the standard for after-hours queer nightlife. Hidden away in SoMa, it was where the city’s gay community gathered to dance until sunrise — fueled by Donna Summer, mirror balls, and a sense of freedom that felt infinite. The Troc wasn’t just a club; it was a sanctuary of movement and connection, where bodies pulsed in sync and the night became a shared heartbeat.
