Charade Speakeasy in downtown San Diego's Bankers Hill neighborhood operates as an LGBTQ+-owned, women-owned fringe performance arthouse at 1867 Fifth Avenue, near Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. The speakeasy occupies a concealed room inside The Balboa bar and grill, accessible by reservation, where a red curtain rises at unpredictable intervals to reveal rotating acts — burlesque, flamenco fusion, adult puppet cabaret, magic, stand-up comedy, and live jazz jams. The cocktail program features handcrafted seasonal drinks, curated wines, and draft beer served alongside small plates such as bespoke popcorns and cheese boards, with a two-drink minimum per guest during performances. Founded as an extension of The Template arts collective — which originated in Ocean Beach — Charade rotates its décor, themes, and performers on a shifting schedule, bringing fringe-theater programming to the Bankers Hill cocktail corridor that includes WetStone Winebar nearby. Private buyouts convert the intimate space into a single-party production with customizable performance lineups, dedicated bar service, and full creative direction for corporate activations, milestone birthdays, and immersive branded experiences.