On the Tab :: September 15-22

Whether you're the 'plan ahead and get tickets' type, or the more spontaneous pop-in fan, you've got plenty of entertainment options no matter what your timing.

Thursday, Sept. 15

Bright Light Bright Light @ Rickshaw Stop
The charming UK/NYC pop singer-composer Rod Thomas performs music from his new CD Choreography, which includes collaborations with Elton John, Alan Cumming, Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears and Ana Matronic. Ghost & The City and DJ davO (Double Duchess) also perform. $15. 8pm. 155 Fell St. www.brightlightx2.com www.rickshawstop.com

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

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Betsy Salkind, Richard Sarvate, Priyanka Wali, Nate Blanchard, and host Lisa Geduldig perform queer and queer-friendly stand-up comedy. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com www.brownpapertickets.com

Disastrous! @ Oasis
Champagne White returns in D'Arcy Drollinger's third edition of the hilarious campy action-packed drag comedy show about our hardy heroine, where espionage and earthquakes are only part of her troubles! With Matthew Martin, Adam Roy, Steven LeMay, Nancy French and other talents. $25-$35. $200 VIP tables. Thu-Sat 7pm. Thru Sept 17. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Karaoke Night @ The Stud
Sing along and sing out, Louise, with hostess Sister Flora Goodthyme. 8pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Kingdom @ Brick and Mortar
The award-winning drag king vocal ensemble performs at a benefit for the upcoming first Drag King museum exhibit. $10-$20. 7pm-11pm. 1710 Mission St. www.brickandmortarmusic.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

Nice Jewish Boys @ The Residence
Keshet's social event happy hour for gay Jewish men and their pals. 7pm. 718 14th St. www.keshetonline.org

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org

Passport to Beauty @ Epi Center MedSpa
Academy of Friends' benefit at the luxurious spa, with light bites, drinks, entertainment, a silent auction, raffles and giveaways. 21+. $40-$750. 6:30pm-8:30pm. 450 Sutter St. www.eventbrite.com/o/academy-of-friends-2109668021

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

RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Viewing @ NoMan Coffee
Enjoy weekly screenings of the fun drag show at the new queer and artist-owned coffee shop. 8pm. 55 Duboce St. www.nomancoffee.com

RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Viewing @ Oasis
Enjoy weekly screenings of the Logo drag show in the Fez Room, followed by Lip-Synch For Your Life with Kylie Minono. No cover. 8pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Viewing @ Port Bar, Oakland
Enjoy the popular Logo drag race at the new Oakland bar. 7pm. 2023 Broadway, Oakland. www.portbaroakland.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

Wildwood Mens' Festival @ Wildwood Retreat, Guerneville
Annual gathering for gay/queer men to celebrate nature and spirituality, with workshops, meals, camping and more. $550. Thru Sept. 18. www.wildwoodretreat.com

Friday, Sept. 16

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

CockteauFest @ Cat Club
Dancing Ghosts' goth dance party goes totally sugar hiccups, with DJs Xander and Hebe playing music by the pearly dewdrops 4AD art band Cocteau Twins, plus Joe Radio and Nako spinning 80s-90s darkwave and dreampop. $5-$8. 9:30pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom St. at 8th. www.sfcatclub.com

DTF Fridays @ Port Bar, Oakland
DJ Pacifico plays house music at the new gay bar's weekly event. 9pm-2am. 2023 Broadway. (510) 823-2099. www.portbaroakland.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

Lucie Arnaz @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The theatre, nightclub and TV star performs An Intimate Evening of pop, Broadway and Latin songs. $60-$80. 8pm. Sept. 17 at 7pm. Hotl Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.feinsteinsatthenikko.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

Happy Hour Listening Party @ SF Eagle
Enjoy Pansy Division's new album Quite Contrary at the album listening party, with band lead singer-composer Jon Ginoli, and CDs for sale. No cover. 5pm-8pm. 398 12th st. www.sf-eagle.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
The Rocky Horror Circus Show @ Great Star Theater

The Rocky Horror Circus Show @ Great Star Theater
Vespertine Circus presents a special screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with their acrobatic shadow cast; costumes and audience participation encouraged! "Oh, Rocky!" $25-$35. Fri & Sat 10pm. Sun 8pm. 636 Jackson St. www.vespertinecircus.com

Rough House @ SF Eagle
The Growlr-sponsored LA-Seattle-SF bear-cruisy event returns for a pre-Folsom night, with DJs Jackie House and Dean Sullivan, gogo hunks, pics and decor by ace photographer Dusti Cunningham. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

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

Swagger Like Us @ Oasis
The monthly queer hip hop dance party welcomes SerpentWithFeet, and DJs DavO, Jamila Afrika. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Saturday, Sept. 17

Art for AIDS @ City View Metreon
20th anniversary gala for the nonprofit, with cocktails, hors d'eouvres, a live art auction; the benefit also honors the late artist Rex Ray and UCSF Alliance Health Project. $125, $300 and up. VIP 5:30, Gen admission 6pm. 135 4th St. www.artforaids.org

Asheq @ Slate
The Middle Eastern LGBT dance party, with groovy music and belly dancers. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 2925 16th St. www.slate-sf.com

Beyonc� @ Levi's Stadium
The music icon performs her Formation tour. $45-$305. 7:30pm. 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. www.levisstadium.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 celebrates Oakland Pride, with a live performance by Netta B. $15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.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 1:30pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Find Your Beach @ Lookout
Corona Beer and Queerty.com-sponsored event with HBO's Looking star Daniel Franzese. 4pm-8pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Heat @ Great Northern
DJs Misha Skye and Ivan Gomez play, porn dudes gogo dance, Sister Roma, mr Pam, Locoya Hill and others hosts, and you'll have fun. $ 10pm-3am. 119 Utah St. www.facebook.com/thegreatnorthernSF

John Doe & Exene Cervenka @ Slim's
Alt-punk rock duo performs. $26-$50 (with dinner). 9pm. 333 11th St. www.slimspresents.com

Matthew Francis @ Hotel Rex
Enjoy A Gay Night of Song with the crooner and G. Scott Lacy on piano. $35-$50. 8pm. cocktails and small plates available. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Sept. 17 features RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Yara Sofia. $10. 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

Plate by Plate @ Bespoke SF
Project by Project's 7th annual tasting benefit supporting API Equality Nothern California includes delicious food from dozens of local restuarants, drinks, a silent auction and gift bags; cocktail attire. $100-$250. 6pm-10pm, with an after-party TBA. Westfield SF Centre, Level 4, 845 Market St. www.platebyplate.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
Superhero Street Fair @ Islais Creek Promenade

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

Superhero Street Fair @ Islais Creek Promenade
7th annual costume outdoor dance party, with multiple DJs. $20 (includes $2 off food/beverages). 1pm-11pm. Indiana Street at Cesar Chavez. www.superherosf.com

Tour de Fat @ Golden Gate Park
The fun cyclists' frolic includes bike ride (dress up your wheels, and yourself for the fashion showdown), New Belgium beer aplenty, cycling product booths and demos, live music (Dr. Dog, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Esme Patterson), and other amusements. $10. Proceeds benefit SF Bicycle Coalition and Bay Area Ridge Trail. 10am-5pm. Lindley Meadow, 1000 JFK Drive. www.newbelgium.com/events/tour-de-fat/home

Sunday, Sept. 18

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

Daytime Realness @ El Rio
Heklina and Tom Temprano host the patio drag show, this time with the theme "Womanji" (a parody of the animal-themed film Jumanji); DJs Stanley Frank, Kevin O'Connor and Carlos Souffront. Drag acts by Niki Jizz, Lulu Ramires, Clammy Faye, Ethel Merman and Sugah Betes. $8-$10. 2pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
DJ Bus Station John's second annual Grace Jones tribute; dance to the icon's grooves at the fun leather bar. $5. 7pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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

Eminence Ball @ Oasis
Pop, dip, spin vogue, death-drop at the ball and dance competition, with Sir JoQ, Leiomy Maldonato, DJ Splder and Andre. Categories include a Prince vs Bowie Runway, Schoolboy/girl, and most Bizarre Fashion Recyclables. $10. 9pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

Hall & Oates @ Concord Pavilion
The topselling Philly R&B pop duo return. $56-$390. 7pm. 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. www.livenation.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

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

Monday, Sept. 19

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

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

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, Sept. 20

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 @ Oasis
Joshua Granell's first anniversary show of the storytelling series, this time Popcorn Parables, with folks who worked in movie theatres (Mike Keegan, Sam Sharkey, Elisabeth Houseman, Allen Sawyer and Lorin Murphy). $10. 7:30pm. 298 11th St. 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, Sept. 21

Bedlam @ Beaux
Weekly event with DJ Haute Toddy, 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

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

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

Queer Arts Mixer @ El Rio
Meet and greet with LGBTQ artists and crafts people, and a presentation about the arts-funding Proposition S. 5:30-7:30pm. 3158 Mission St. www.bettersf.com www.elriosf.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, Sept. 22

Baloney @ Oasis
The sexy fun male burlesque show returns with a new sizzling kinky Folsom-themed show. $25-$50. 7pm. Thu-Sat thru Sept. 30. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

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

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Hot porn stud Kurtis Wolfe leads a very interactive event in the downstairs playroom of the famed strip club. $15. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. www.thenobhilltheatre.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

Karaoke Night @ The Stud
Sing along and sing out, Louise, with hostess Sister Flora Goodthyme. 8pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Kick It @ DNA Lounge
Kandi Love, Northcore Collective and Plus Alliance's weekly EDM, flow arts dance night, with DJs; glow drag encouraged. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.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

Night at the Jewseum @ Contemporary Jewish Museum
Enjoy performances, cocktails, dances by Chlo & Co Dance, musicians Shane Mrybeck and Emily Shisko, games and crafts, plus an evening viewing of the Stanley Kubrick exhibit. $8. 21+. 6pm-9pm. 736 Mission St. 655-7800. www.thecym.org

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. Sept. 22: Homobiles kick off Folsom weekend. 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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