On the Tab :: Aug. 11 - 18

Celebrate local talents and visiting musicians, drag stars and DJs. Dance like no one's watching, or if anyone is, they like what they see.

Thursday, Aug. 11

Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the fun sexy night. $100 cash prize for best bulge. $5-$10 benefits various local nonprofits. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Desi Comedy Fest @ Various Venues
3rd annual festival of comics from nine countries, all with South Asian heritage, including Irene Tu, Vasu Primlani, Arjun Banerjee and more. Thru Aug. 21 in eight cities. www.desicomedyfest.com

Kingdom! @ Brick & Mortar
The acclaimed local drag king ensemble performs at a fundraiser for Queer Life Space. $10-$20. 7pm. 1710 Mission St. at Division. www.brickandmortarmusic.com

Man Francisco @ Oasis
The popular sexy male burlesque show returns for three nights. $20-$35. $200 VIP tables. 7pm. Thru Aug. 13. 298 11th St. at Folsom. class=cfphone> 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Mame in Concert @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Jerry Herman's rollicking musical gets a concert performance with Meg Mackay, Sharon McNight, Jesse Cortez and others; directed by Allen Sawyer; music direction by Joe Wicht. $40-$60. Wed & Sat 7pm. Thu-Fri 8pm. Sun 3pm. Thru Aug. 14. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com

Mary Go Round @ Lookout
Mercedez Munro and Holotta Tymes' weekly drag show. $5. 10:30pm show. DJ Philip Grasso. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

The Monster Show @ The Edge
The weekly drag show with DJ MC2, themed nights, gogo guys and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun. Aug. 11: Superhero Nightlife with DJs Raffaello and Palermo; dress as your favorite superhero. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org

Porchlight @ Verdi Club
The unusual reading and storytelling event this time features Moon Zappa, Ben McCoy, Mary Roach, Dominic Riley, Adam Savage and Dixie De La Tour. $20-$25. 8pm. 2424 Mariposa St. www.porchlightsf.com

Rock Fag @ Hole in the Wall
Enjoy hard rock and punk music from DJ Don Baird at the wonderfully divey SoMa bar. Also Fridays. 7pm-2am. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com

Showgirls! The Musical @ Victoria Theatre
Peaches Christ and April Kidwell star in the West Coast premiere of Bob and Tobly McSmith's hilarious musical adaptation of the high camp film about female strippers, with musical direction by Peter Fogel (Whoa Nellies) and choreography by Rory Davis (Baloney). $32-$45. Wed-Sat 8pm. Thru Aug. 27. 2961 16th St. www.peacheschrist.com www.showgirlsthemusical.com

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Music night with local and touring bands. $8. 9:30pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Disco guru DJ Bus Station John spins grooves at the intimate retro music night. No cell phones on the dance floor, please! $5. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Friday, Aug. 12

Ain't Mama's Drag @ Balancoire
Weekly drag queen and drag king show hosted by Cruzin d'Loo. 8pm-10pm. No cover. 2565 Mission St. www.balancoiresf.com

Boy Bar @ The Cafe
Gus Presents' weekly dance night, with DJ Kid Sysko, cute gogos and $2 beer (before 10pm). 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Cubcake @ Lone Star Saloon
Enjoy beats and sweets with DJ Chaka Quan, and bears and cubs. No cover. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Gamer Night @ Club BnB, Oakland
Join Eastbay Gaymers for video game-playing on the big screens in the spacious LGBT nightclub; monthly 1st Fridays. Board games, too. 8pm. 2120 Broadway, Oakland. www.club-bnb.com

Gogo Fridays @ Toad Hall
Hot dancers grind it at the Castro bar with a dance floor and patio. 4146 18th St. www.toadhallbar.com

Happy Friday @ Midnight Sun
The popular video bar ends each work week with gogo guys (starting at 9pm) and drink specials. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Hard Fridays @ Qbar
DH Haute Toddy's weekly electro-pop night with hotty gogos. $3. 9pm-2am (happy hour 4pm-9pm). 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com

Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
Aug. 12- 24-Year Anniversary party, with a drag show. Enjoy Latin, hip hop and electro, plus hot gogos galore, and a big dance floor. $10-$20. 9pm-3am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com

Manimal @ Beaux
Gogo-tastic dance night starts off your weekend. $5. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Midnight Show @ Divas
Weekly drag shows at the last transgender-friendly bar in the Polk; with hosts Victoria Secret, Alexis Miranda and several performers. Also Saturdays. $10. 11pm. 1081 Polk St. www.divassf.com

Red Hots Burlesque @ The Stud
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux has moved, with new acts. $10. 8pm-9:30pm. 399 9th St. Also Sunday brunch shows at PianoFight Theatre, 4pm. www.redhotsburlesque.com

Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. $7. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Tayte Hanson, Colton Grey @ Nob Hill Theatre
Two porn stud pups perform solo (Tayte, 8pm) and in duo sex shows (with Colton, 10pm). $25. Also Aug. 13. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Uhaul @ Oasis
The women's dance night, now 2nd Fridays at Oasis, includes the rooftop bar, DJs Von Kiss, Brlbee, gogo gals and birthday specials. $15. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Saturday, Aug. 13

10,000 Maniacs @ Yoshi's Oakland
The multi-platinum-selling art pop band performs at the classy restaurant-nightclub. $49-$79. 7:30pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.com

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
Latin, hip hop and Electro music night. June 11, Banda Tierra Del Sol performs live. $5-$25. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
The mash-up DJ dance party, with four rooms of different sounds and eight DJs. $10-$15. 9:30pm-3am. 375 11th St. www.bootiesf.com www.dnalounge.com

Club Rimshot @ Club BNB, Oakland
The weekly hip hop and R&B night. 8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Cockblock @ Rickshaw Stop
DJs Ms. Jackson and China G play grooves for gals, queers and their pals. $10. 10pm-2am, 155 Fell St. www.cockblocksf.com www.rickshawstop.com

Dance Party @ Port Bar, Oakland
Enjoy relaxed happy hour cocktails early (open at 5pm) and later dancing in the cozy back room at the newest LGBT bar. Daily 5pm-2am. 2023 Broadway, Oakland. www.portbaroakland.com

Drag Me to Brunch @ Lookout
Weekly show with soul, funk and Motown grooves hosted by Carnie Asada, with DJs Becky Knox and Pumpkin Spice. The yummy brunch menu starts at 12pm, with the show at 1pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Frolic @ The Stud
The monthly fursuit animal dance party returns (2nd Sat.) with DJ NeonBunny and Skibit. $5-$10. 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.frolicparty.com www.studsf.com

House Party @ Powerhouse
Enjoy Guy Ruben and Mohammed's house DJ stylings as the cruisy bar gets a homey decor, with hotty gogos. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St.

Jay Brannan @ Bottom of the Hill
The gay singer-songwriter performs another (inevitably sold-out) acoustic concert; Terese Taylor and Mickelson also play. $14. 9pm. 1233 17th St. www.bottomofthehill.com

King Sunny Ade @ Slim's
The veteran master of Nigerian juju/Afrobeat music performs an uplifting concert. $26-$51 (with dinner). 8pm. 333 11th st. www.slimspresents.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Aug. 13: Welcome to the Jungle! $15-$25. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Nitty Gritty @ Beaux
Weekly dance night with nearly naked gogo guys & gals; DJs Chad Bays, Ms. Jackson, Becky Know and Jorge T. $4. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Runway 28: Intergalactic @ Herbst Theatre
GAPA Foundation's annual fun, glamorous pageant for Mr. and Miss GAPA (Gay Asian Pacific Alliance). May the fierce be with you. $19-$49. 7pm-10:30pm. 401 Van Ness Ave. www.gapa.org

Saturgay @ Qbar
Stanley Frank spins house dance remixes at the intimate Castro dance bar. $3. 9pm-2am (weekly beer bust 2pm-9pm). 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com

Soul Party @ Elbo Room
DJs Lucky, Paul, and Phengren Osward spin 60s soul 45s. $5-$10 ($5 off in semi-formal attire). 10pm-2am. 647 Valencia St. 552-7788. www.elbo.com

Sugar @ The Cafe
Dance, drink, cruise at the Castro club. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Writers With Drinks @ Make Out Room
Charlie Jane Anders hosts the eclectic saucy writer/reading event, this month with Juliana Delgado Lopera, Emmanuel Saadia, Carlos Allende, Roberto F. Santiago and Wendy Newman. $5-$20. Proceeds benefit the Center for Sex & Culture. 7:30pm. 3225 22nd St. www.makeoutroom.com

Sunday, Aug. 14

50 Years of Fighting for Transgender Rights @ Oasis
Celebrate the anniversary of the 1966 Compton's Cafeteria riots, with activist Felicia Flames and a roof deck celebration with BBQ and Mimosas. 11am. No cover. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

BeBe Sweetbriar's Brunch Revue, Femme @ Balancoire
Weekly live music shows with various acts, along with brunch buffet, bottomless Mimosas, champagne and more, at the stylish nightclub and restaurant. BeBe hosts, with live entertainment and DJ Shawn P. $15-$20. 11am-3pm. After that, Femme T-Dance drag shows at 7pm, 10pm and 11pm. 2565 Mission St. at 21st. 920-0577. www.balancoiresf.com

Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Enjoy daytime partying with bears and cubs, plus fundraisers for the SF Fog Rugby team. 4pm-8pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The classic leather bar's most popular Sunday daytime event in town draws the menfolk. Beer bust donations benefit local nonprofits (Check the website for a list of recipients). 3pm-6pm. Now also on Saturdays. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Big Top @ Beaux
The fun Castro nightclub, with hot local DJs and sexy gogo guys and gals. $5. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.Beauxsf.com

Domingo De Escandal @ Club OMG
Weekly Latin night with drag shows hosted by Vicky Jimenez and DJ Luis. 7pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

GlamaZone @ The Cafe
Pollo del Mar's weekly drag show takes on different themes with a comic edge. 8:30-11:30pm. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Jock @ The Lookout
Enjoy the weekly jock-ular fun, with DJed dance music at sports team fundraisers. 12pm-1am. NY DJ Sharon White from 3pm-6pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Lizz Wright @ Great American Music Hall
The amazing vocalist performs jazz, soul and gospel from her three albums. Harry Duncan also performs. $40-$65 (with dinner). Seated show. 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.slimspresents.com

Some Are Camp @ R3 Hotel, Guerneville
Juanita More DJs the dragtastic show and Wet Kaftan Contest. 11am-6pm. Poolside, 16390 4th St., Guerneville. www.juanitamore.com www.ther3hotel.com

Sunday's a Drag @ Starlight Room
Donna Sachet hosts the weekly fabulous brunch and drag show, now celebrating its tenth anniversary. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 395-8595. www.starlightroomsf.com

Sunday Brunch @ Thee Parkside
Bottomless Mimosas until 3pm at the fun rock-punk club. 1600 17th St. 252-1330. www.theeparkside.com

Vanessa Bousay @ Martuni's
The local chanteuse performs at the intimate martini bar's lounge in a birthday soiree with Paris-themed songs. $15. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.

Monday, Aug. 15

Drag Mondays @ The Cafe
Mahlae Balenciaga and DJ Kidd Sysko's weekly drag and dance night. 9pm-1am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Drink & Draw @ Noman Coffee Co.
Enjoy beer, coffee or soft drinks at the fun drawing night, this time themed New Wave Mermaid. 6pm-9pm. 55 Duboce St. www.nomancoffee.co

Epic Karaoke @ White Horse, Oakland
Mondays and Tuesdays popular weekly sing-along night. No cover. 8:30pm-1am. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com

Gaymer Meetup @ Brewcade
The weekly LGBT video game enthusiast night includes big-screen games and signature beers, with a new remodeled layout, including an outdoor patio. No cover. 7pm-11pm. 2200 Market St. www.brewcadesf.com

Hoe is Coven @ El Rio
Witch-themed night with drag acts Fiera, Nicki Jizz, Pepto Dismal, and others. 8pm-12am. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

Karaoke Night @ SF Eagle
Sing along, with guest host Nick Radford. 8pm-12am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Mahogany Mondays @ Midnight Sun
Honey Mahogany's weekly drag and musical talent show starts around 10pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Mule Mondays @ Port Bar, Oakland
Enjoy frosty Moscow Mule cocktails in a brassy mug, specials before 8pm. 2023 Broadway, Oakland. www.portbaroakland.com

Musical Mondays @ The Edge
Sing along at the popular musical theatre night; also Wednesdays. 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

No No Bingo @ Virgil's Sea Room
Mica Sigourney and Tom Temprano cohost the wacky weekly game night at the cool Mission bar. 8pm. 3152 Mission St. www.virgilssf.com

Opulence @ Beaux
Weekly dance night, with Jocques, DJs Tori, Twistmix and Andre. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni's
Sing-along night with talented locals, and charming accompanist Joe Wicht. 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.

Underwear Night @ 440
Strip down to your skivvies at the popular men's night. 9pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com

Tuesday, Aug. 16

Bandit @ Lone Star Saloon
New weekly queer event with resident DJ Justime; electro, soul, funk, house. No cover. 9pm-1am. 1354 Harrison St. www.facebook.com/BanditPartySF www.lonestarsf.com

Block Party @ Midnight Sun
Weekly screenings of music videos, concert footage, interviews and more, of popular pop stars. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Cock Shot @ Beaux
Shot specials and adult Bingo games, with DJs Chad Bays and Riley Patrick, at the new weekly night. No cover. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Gaymer Night @ Eagle
Gay gaming fun on the bar's big screen TVs. Have a nerdgasm and a beer with your pals. 8pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Hella Saucy @ Q Bar
Queer dance party at the stylish intimate bar. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com

High Fantasy @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Weekly drag and variety show, with live acts and lip-synching divas, plus DJed grooves. $5. Shows at 10:30pm & 12am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Hysteria @ Martuni's
Irene Tu and Jessica Sele cohost the comedy open mic night for women and queers. No cover. 6pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St.

Meow Mix @ The Stud
The weekly themed variety cabaret showcases new and unusual talents; MC Ferosha Titties. $3-$7. Show at 11pm. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com

Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Strip down as the strippers also take it all off. $20. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

OutLoud Storytelling @ Oasis
Joshua Grannell hosts the monthly storytelling series, this time themed "Altered States," with VivvyAnne Forevermore, Waiyde Palmer, Phatima, Becky Motorlodge, Carrie Davis and Tommy Salami. $10. 6pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Retro Night @ 440 Castro
Jim Hopkins plays classic pop oldies, with vintage music videos. 9pm-2am. 44 Castro St. www.the440.com

Tap That Ass @ SF Eagle
Bartender Steve Dalton's beer night happy hours. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Trivia Night @ Hi Tops
Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Una Noche @ Club BnB, Oakland
Vicky Jimenez' drag show and contest; Latin music all night. 9pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Underwear Night @ Club OMG
Weekly underwear night includes free clothes check, and drink specials. $4. 10pm-2am. Preceded by Open Mic Comedy, 7pm, no cover. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Wednesday, Aug. 17

Bedlam @ Beaux
Weekly event with DJs Haute Toddy, Guy Ruben, hosts Mercedez Munro and Abominatrix. Wet T-shirt/jock contest at 11pm. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Bone @ Powerhouse
Weekly punk-alternative music night hosted by Uel Renteria and Johnny Rockitt. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Bottoms Up Bingo @ Hi Tops
Play board games and win offbeat prizes at the popular sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

B.P.M. @ Club BnB, Oakland
Olga T and Shugga Shay's weekly queer women and men's R&B hip hop and soul night, at the club's new location. No cover. 8pm-2am. 2120 Broadway, Oakland. www.bench-and-bar.com

Floor 21 @ Starlight Room
Juanita More! presents the weekly scenic happy hour event, with host Rudy Valdez, and guest DJs. No cover, and a fantastic panoramic city view. 5pm-9pm. Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell St. www.starlightroomsf.com

Latin Drag Night @ Club OMG
Weekly Latin night with drag shows hosted by Vicky Jimenez. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

LGBT Pub Crawl @ Castro
Weekly guided tour of bars. $10-$18. Meet at Harvey Milk Plaza, 7:45pm. Also morning historic tours on Mon, Wed, & Sat. www.wildsftours.com

Michael Walters as Dame Edna @ Oasis
The comic actor performs a loving parody performance of the Australian drag star. $20. 7pm. Also Aug. 18, 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. class=cfphone> 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Miss Kitty's Trivia Night @ Wild Side West
The weekly fun night at the Bernal Heights bar includes prizes, hosted by Kitty Tapata. No cover. 7pm-10pm. 424 Cortland St. 647-3099. www.wildsidewest.com

Open Mic/Comedy @ SF Eagle
Kollin Holts hosts the weekly comedy and open mic talent night. 6pm-8pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Peep Show @ Codeword
The monthly (3rd Wed.) variety show with drag talents Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Frankie Fictitious, Lady Malavenra and Joie de Vivre. $7. 9pm-2am; show at 10pm. 917 Folsom St. www.codeword-sf.com

Pussy Party @ Beaux
Ladies night at the Castro dance club. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

So You Think You Can Gogo? @ Toad Hall
The weekly dancing competition for gogo wannabes. 9pm. cash prizes, $2 well drinks (2 for 1 happy hour til 9pm). Show at 9pm. 4146 18th St. www.toadhallbar.com

Way Back @ Midnight Sun
Weekly screenings of vintage music videos, and retro drink prices. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Wooden Nickel Wednesday @ 440
Buy a drink and get a wooden nickle good for another. 12pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com

Thursday, Aug. 18

Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the racy night with a $100 wet undies bulge contest at midnight. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Carly Ozard @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The amazing vocalist performs More Shift Happens , a tell-all, sing-all cabaret concert. $20-$35. 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.carlyozard.com www.feinsteinsathtebikko.com

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
The monthly comedy night this time features Marga Gomez, Eloisa Bravo, Justin Lucas, Priyanka Wali, and MC Lisa Geduldig. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

The Fifth Element Live @ Great Star Theatre
Three nights of the amazing Luc Besson science fiction flick, with live performances by Kat Robichaud, Featherpistol, Fou Fou Ha and more, special effects, cash bar, concessions, and a post-screening costume dance party. $30-$85. 8pm doors, 9pm live show, screening 9:30; post-film dancing til 1am. Also Aug. 19 & 20. 636 Jackson St. www.greatstarmovies.com

Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy whiskey shots from jock-strapped hotties and sexy sports videos at the popular sports bar. 10pm-2am. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

The Monster Show @ The Edge
The weekly drag show with themed nights, gogo guys and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

My So-Called Night @ Beaux
Carnie Asada hosts a new weekly '90s-themed video, dancin', drinkin' night, with VJs Jorge Terez. Get down with your funky bunch, and enjoy 90-cent drinks. '90s-themed attire and costume contest. No cover. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Nap's Karaoke @ Virgil's Sea Room
Sing out loud at the weekly least judgmental karaoke in town, hosted by the former owner of the bar. No cover. 9pm. 3152 Mission St. 829-2233. www.virgilssf.com

Picante @ The Cafe
Lulu and DJ Marco's Latin night with sexy gogo guys. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Queer Karaoke @ Club OMG
Dana hosts the weekly singing night; unleash your inner American Idol. 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Skate Night @ Church on 8 Wheels
Groove on wheels at the former Sacred Heart Church-turned disco roller skate party space, hosted by John D. Miles, the "Godfather of Skate." Also Wed, Thu, 7pm-10pm. Sat afternoon sessions 1pm-2:30pm and 3pm-5:30pm. $10. Kids 12 and under $5. Skate rentals $5. 554 Fillmore St. at Fell. www.churchof8wheels.com

Throwback Thursdays @ Qbar
Enjoy retro 80s soul, dance and pop classics with DJ Jorge Terez. No cover. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com

Thump @ White Horse, Oakland
Weekly electro music night with DJ Matthew Baker and guests. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Music night with local and touring bands. 9:30pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Disco guru DJ Bus Station John spins grooves at the intimate retro music night; 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

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