September 22, 2016
On the Tab :: September 22 - 29
READ TIME: 15 MIN.
Folsom, Folsom, Folsom! Leather and kink and leathery kinky circuity events are in Race Bannon's big, thick expanded pre-Folsom column and events. For events that may or may not be as kinky, including Queer Fashion Week, here you go.
Thursday, Sept. 22
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
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
Flume @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
The Australian multi-platinum pop singer-composer performs. Wave Racer and Charles Murdoch open. $46. 8pm. Also Sept 23 & 24. Civic Center. www.apeconcerts.com
The Gay Agenda @ El Rio
Juanita MORE! hosts a new ongoing event to promote a crowdfunding campaign for a new book about LGBTQ current affairs and history, with a pop-up gallery of artwork by Terry Furry, performance by Ryan Hayes, DJ Siobhan Aluvalot. 6pm-9pm. GayFace dance party follows thru 1:30am. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Hang the DJ @ Pop's Bar
DJ ZeroOne spins New Wave, Post-Punk and Synth-Pop at the fun bar's monthly dance party. No cover. 9:30pm-1am. 2800 24th St. at York. www.BFF.fm www.popssf.com
Iron Butterfly @ Yoshi's Oakland
The 60s rock band ("In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida") performs. The Luke Mulholland Band opens. $27-$55. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
Karaoke Night @ The Stud
Sing along and sing out, Louise, with hostess Sister Flora Goodthyme. 8pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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
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
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
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
Friday, Sept. 23
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
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
Bearracuda @ Public Works
The special Folsom weekend edition of the popular bear dance party features DJs Tony Moran and Paul Goodyear. $20-$30. 9pm-4am. 161 Erie st. at Mission. www.bearracuda.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
Brut @ The Great Northern
Hot and sexy dance party for geared up, kinky and kink-curious men. 119 Utah St., 10pm. www.brutparty.com
Cyndi Lauper, Indigo Girls @ Thunder Valley Resort, Lincoln
The pop icon favorite and the folk duo perform. $45-$190. 7pm. 1200 Athens Avenue, Lincoln. www.ticketmaster.com
Design Meets the Divas of Drag @ Design Center Galleria
Second annual variety and runway show with MC Terry McLaughlin, notable drag performers and judges (Tony Bravo, Deven Green, Magnus Hastings, Sister Roma, Paul Wiseman). Partial proceeds benefit Lava Mae: mobile showers for the homeless. $40-$900. VIP reception 5:30pm. 6:30pm-9pm. 101 Henry Adams St. www.sfdesigncenter.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
Eat Real Festival @ Jack London Square
Eighth annual festival of local food, chefs, and products. Free entry; items $8 and up. 1pm-9pm. Sat 10:30am-9pm. Sun 10:30am-5pm. 65 Webster St. at Embarcadero, Oakland. www.eatrealfest.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
Johnny V & Joey D @ Nob Hill Theatre
The muscled porn duo perform in special Folsom weekend sex shows. (See their Q&A on page 36). $30. 8pm & 10pm. Also Sept. 24 & 25. 729 Bush St. at Powell. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
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
Michael Di Franco @ Hotel Rex
The crooner sings Frank Sinatra classics with piano and bass accompaniment. $30-$50. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.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
Owen @ Swedish American Hall
American Football frontman Mike Kinsella performs folk-rock songs from his solo project. Birthmark opens. $18-$22. 8:30pm. 2174 Market St. www.owenmusic.com www.swedishamericanhall.com
Recon @ SF Eagle
The kink and leather hook-up website's Folsom weekend night at the famed leather bar. 398 12th St. at Harrison. 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
Shenanigans @ Oasis
The costume theme party celebrates The Magic Kingdom; don your fave Disney drag! DJs Bradley P. Juan, Salazar and Scott Shepard. $15-$20. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat themed drag performance night. $7. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
StartOut Awards @ St. Regis Hotel
Actor comic Leslie Jordan MCs the 5th annual local LGBT entrepreneurs awards ceremony, honoring Chip Conley, Erika Karp, Jeff Ragovin and Stephanie Lampkin, and Here Media. $300 and up. 6:30pm-11:30pm. www.startout.org
Steam Does Folsom @ Powerhouse
The monthly bathhouse-themed night with towel-clad gogos, clothes check, and a $100 wet towel contest. $10. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Underworld @ Club Six
DJ Pagano spins at the fetish dance party; wear your rubber, leather, jock gear. $40. 10pm-4am. 60 6th St. www.guspresents.com
Saturday, Sept. 24
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
Big Muscle Party @ DNA Lounge
The Bare Chest Calendar guys and the website www.BigMuscle.com cohost a fundraiser for the AIDS Emergency Fund; expect a hunky horde of big men. $10. 1pm-6pm. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.com
Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Hornsby @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
The award-winning singer-composer performs music from her 20 albums. $45-$125. 8pm. 2001 Gayley Road, Berkeley. www.apeconcerts.com
Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
Folsom special Black & Blue Ball, with Smash-Up derby live, DJs Mysterious D, King of Pants, Shyboy and Dada. at the mash-up DJ dance party, with four rooms of different sounds and eight DJs. $10-$15 and up. 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
Garbage @ Masonic Hall
The innovative alt-rock band, with lead singer Shirley Manson, perform as part of their world tour. Cigarettes After Sex opens. (See interview from last week's issue: http://bit.ly/2cAuHKi). $39-$55. 8pm. 1111 California St. www.garbage.com www.livenation.com
Jacquiline De Muro @ Hotel Rex
The chanteuse-composer performs her new show, "Songs of Love and Longing" with pianist Christopher David Hewitt. $30-$50. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com
Lera Lynn @ Slim's
The singer-composer, who's received raves from The New York Times and Rolling Stone, performs songs from her new album, Resistor. William Wild opens. $18-$20 ($43 with dinner). 9pm. 333 11th St. www.slimspresents.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Sept. 24 is a special Folsom Bash, hosted by SF Spikes soccer team. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
New Breed @ Club Six
The Pound Puppy and Polyglamorous crews present a dance and sexy cruise part, with DJs Jackie House, Mark O'Brien, M*J*R, Jeffrey Sfire, Clark Price, Taco Tuesday, Kevin O'Connor, Siobahn Aluvalot and Collin Bass. $25-$40. 10pm-4am. 60 6th St. www.eventbrite.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
Pretty in Ink @ Powerhouse
Tattoo night at the leather bar with DJ Salazar. $10. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
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
Shag @ The Stud
Guido Candito's fun retro night, with hsotess Dulce De Leche and dJ Sergio Fedasz. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
ShangriLa @ The EndUp
The popular Asian gay dance night features "dirty pop" Drew & Brian Chua, and the Underwear Calendar launch and runway show. $10-$15. 10pm-3am. 401 6th St. www.shangrilasf.net
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
Tritonal @ Fox Theatre, Oakland
The pop-R&B DJ duo performs; Apek opens. $30-$40. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.apeconcerts.com
Sunday, Sept. 25
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
Folsom Party @ Oasis
DJs Pinky Ring and MC2 spin grooves at the Folsom-adjacent party, with BBQ and a roof deck view of the Fair. 11am-12am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Folsom Street Fair @ Folsom Street
The massive annual kinkfest invades South of Market, with booths, live and DJed music, beer, soft drinks, food, SM demos and a lot of people in stars, chaps and very little else. $10 gate donation. 11am-6pm. For a full write-up, read Race Bannon's column and our feature, Folsom Street Fair 101. www.folsomstreetevents.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
Hard French XXX @ The Cat Club
The soul and funk party's Folsom edition gets a little kinky, with an all-women People of Color DJ line-up: Discwoman, Mozhgan, Olga T and Brown Amy. $10-$25.6pm-12am. 1190 Folsom St. www.hardfrench.com www.catclubsf.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
Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra @ Yoshi's Oakland
The instrumental guitarist performs. $29-$59. 7pm & 9pm. 9/26 at 8pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.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
Top of the Hole @ DNA Lounge
11th annual Folsom dance event, with DJs Haute Toddy, Paul Goodyear, Becky Knox, outdoor disco stage with the Go Bang! guys (Steve Fabus, Sergio Fedasz, Prince Wolf and Marcelino), plus Bambi San Juan in the Make Out Room. $15. 12pm-2am. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.com
Monday, Sept. 26
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.
Twisted @ The EndUp
Late night dance party with DJ Paulo, plus Glovibes and Hawthorne; porn stud Boomer Banks and pals host. $40. 2am-10am. 401 6th St. www.facebook.com/theendup
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. 27
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
Bears Den @ Rickshaw Stop
The British folk-rock duo performs. Liza Anne opens. $15. 8pm. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.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.
Marcus Miller @ Yoshi's Oakland
The two-time Grammy-winning jazz bassist performs with his band. $33-$65. 8pm & 10pm. 9/28 8pm & 10pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
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
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. 28
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
Bondage-a-Gogo @ The Cat Club
The weekly gay/straight/whatever fetish-themed kinky dance night goes Rocky Horror for Folsom, with Barely Legla performing a few numbers, a costume contest, DJs Tomas Diablo, Damon and Carnierobber. $7-$10. 9:30pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom St. www.bondage-a-go-go.com www.catclubsf.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
Dial It Up @ Starlight Room
Juanita MORE! hosts a meet & greet with local political candidates and activists, including Jane Kim, Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club members, Cleve Jones, Tom Temprano, Kimberly Alvarenga, Hillary Ronen, Sandra Lee Fewer, Bevan Dufty, Aaron Peskin, Rafael Mandelman, Mark Sanchez, David Campos, Shanell Williams and more. No cover. 6pm-10pm. Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell St. www.juanitamore.com
Dream Queens Revue @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
The classic drag show features Collette LeGrande, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Kipper, and Joie de Vivre. No cover. 9:30pm-11:15pm. 133 Turk St. www.dreamqueensrevue.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 Feinstein & Lorna Luft @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The piano master and singer-actress perform a special salute to the music of Judy Garland (Luft's mother). $80-$100. 7pm. Sept. 29 & 30, 8pm. Oct. 1 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.feinsteinsatthenikko.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 Fashion Week @ Various Oakland Venues
Second annual conference with multiple events, including fabulous runway shows of designs by local LGBTQ designers (Kirrin Finch, Unbound Estillo, Re/Dress, Size Queen Clothing, Dapper Boi, Ricee's Pieces Designs, Sambi Fashions, and many more), parties, performances and panels. $10 (single event)-$200 (full pass). Thru Oct. 2. Venue, 420 14th St., Starline Social Club, 2236 MLK Drive, and other venues. www.queerfashionweek.com
Squeeze @ Great American Music Hall
The British pop band performs classic hits and songs from their 14th studio album, Cradle to the Grave. Look Park opens. $50 ($75 with dinner). 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.squeezeofficial.com www.slimspresents.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. 29
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
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
Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
James J. Siegel's monthly reading series at the popular martini bar welcomes Cyrus Armajani, Yvonne Campbell, Rebecca Gomez Farrell, Hollie Hardy, David Welper, and singer-songwriter Kim Lembo. No cover. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.
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
SF Drag King Contest @ Oasis
Fudgie Frottage and Sister Roma cohost the 21st annual hilarious fun and sexy contest for the best drag king act, with Leigh Crow, Arty Fishal, Mason Dixon Jars, Momma's Boyz, Madd Dogg 20/20, Klingon Vanna White, Mutha Chucka, Clammy Faye, Rebel Kings, Fella-Fem, GenderQueer Society and more. Proceeds benefit PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support). $20-$25. 9:30pm-112am. 298 11th St. www.sfdragkingcontest.com www.sfoasis.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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