On the Tab :: Oct. 6-13

Classic rock and pop, classy drag dos, sexy gogos, sassy bartenders; all this and more await you in our wicked little town.

Thursday, Oct. 6

After Dark @ Exploratorium
The hands-on science museum's adult cocktail party takes on Superpowers , with displays and exhibits about super-powered creatures in nature. Oct. 13: a Great Pumpkin night with craft cocktails, ales and pumpkiny treats. $10-$15. 6pm-10pm. Pier 1, Embarcadero at Green St. www.exploratorium.edu

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

Heyyy, Sailor! @ Lookout
BrokeAss Stuart, the Go Bang! crew (DJs Steve Fabus, Joe Prince Wolfe, and Sergio Fedasz) and Lookout team up to welcome LGBT military peeps (in uniform, we hope!) and their pals and fans at an epic Fleet Week party. $5. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

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

Katya Smirnoff-Skyy @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Our favorite Russian exiled countess-songstress (actor J. Conrad Frank) returns to the swanky nightclub with A Bittersweet '90s Symphony, a comedic all-90s and grunge cabaret show about her life in Seattle. $30-$50. 8pm. 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

Mazel Top @ Oasis
The gay Jewish guys' (and their pals & admirers) social party, themed High Homo Days, with hostess Kylie Minono. No cover. 9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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. Oct. 6: Gems and Minerals, with DJ Bobby McCole, geology chats and displays. Oct. 13: music with Dan deaco, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and DJ BFF.fm. $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 Viewings @ Several Venues
Enjoy weekly screenings of the fun drag show at several bars and cafes, at 8pm: NoMan Coffee, 55 Duboce St. www.nomancoffee.com; at Oasis (followed by Lip-Synch For Your Life with Kylie Minono), 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com; Port Bar, Oakland

2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com

Rush vs. Yes @ Slim's
Fred Barchetta's band performs Rush and Shine Delirious performs Yes at the classic art rock tribute night. $20-$25 ($45 with dinner). 8pm. 333 11th St. www.Rush-vs-Yes.com www.slimspresents.com

Shonen Knife @ DNA Lounge
The super fun Japanese pop-rock trio performs. $15 and up. 8pm. 375 11th St. www.shonenknife.net www.dnalounge.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

Varla Jean Merman @ Oasis
The powerhouse drag star performs her new, hilarious musical parody show A Little White Music. $25, $35, and VIP champagne tables $225. 7:30pm. Thru Oct. 8. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Friday, Oct. 7

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

Alice in Chains @ Masonic Hall
The dark metal rock band performs hits and new music. $39-$75. 8pm. 1111 California St. www.sfmasonic.com

Bakermat & Sam Feldt @ 1015
The Dutch DJ duo perform as part of their Amesterdam with Love tour. $18-$27. 10pm-3am. 1015 Folsom St. www.1015.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

Bruno Bernal, Jimmy Durano @ The Nob Hill Theatre
Two porn studs; Bruno does solo shows (8pm) and sex shows with Jimmy (10pm). $25. Also Oct. 8. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Curtain Call @ Hotel Rex
Barry Lloyd MCs and accompanies the open mic cabaret music night. $25. 7pm. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.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

Jim Brickman @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The award-winning pianist and composer performs his new show, Pure Piano: The Greatest Hits, at the elegant cabaret nightclub. $50-$70. 8pm. Also Oct. 8, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.jimbrickman.com www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com

Kumalicious Drink & Draw @ Blick Art Materials
Queer art party gathering, where guests are invited to draw and sketch male models while enjoying tasty drinks. Prizes will be awarded. $25. 8:30pm-11:30pm. 979 Market St. www.eshcetera.com/kumalicious

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

Litquake Opening Night Gala @ War Memorial Performing Arts Center
The sprawling multi-event annual literary festival's opening night gala features the SF Shakespeare Festival performers, musicians Shelley Phillips and poet Gary Soto. $30-$35. 8pm-10:30pm. 401 Van Ness Ave. Festival thru Oct. 15. www.litquake.org

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

Planet Booty @ The Independent
The groovy funk band from Oakland brings another rousing night of music. Diego's Umbrella opens. $14-$16. 9pm. 628 Divisadero. www.apeconcerts.com/events/planet-booty/
Glamamore's birthday at Some Thing @ The Stud Fri 7 photo: Magus Hastings

Polyglamorous @ Oasis
The groovy "Burner faerie cubs & queers" dance night, with resident DJs M*J*R and Mark O'Brien. $7-$10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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 themed drag performance night. Oct. 7 is Mr. david Glamamore's birthday celebration. $7. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

St. Lucia @ Fox Theater, Oakland
The uniquely fun pop-synth band performs. Baio opens. $27.50. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.apeconcerts.com

Stank @ Powerhouse
Sexy, cruisy scent and sweat-filled night with gogo studs and a sweaty pit contest. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Saturday, Oct. 8

Ani DiFranco @ The Fillmore
The indie folk-rock music icon singer-songwriter performs with Chastity Brown. $33.50. 9pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. www.thefillmore.com

Bob Weir @ Fox Theater, Oakland
The Grateful Dead cofounder performs his Campfire Tour with a new band. $58-$78. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.apeconcerts.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
DJs Mysterious D and guests spin 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

Bowie & Prince Night @ Cat Club
Enjoy Club Gossip's music and video tribute the two late pop-rock icons. $5-$8. 9pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom St. www.sfcatclub.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 1pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Frolic @ The Stud
The monthly furry party features DJs NeonBunny, Phoxwit, Blue, LycanCatt, and lots of fun. $5 (with costume) $10 (without). 8pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.frolicparty.comc www.studsf.com

Garden Party @ Bay Natives Nursery
Enjoy live music, locally source food and drinks at the sustainable garden space. with goats, roosters and kid-friendly petting. 12pm-5pm. 10 Cargo Way. 287-6755. www.baynatives.com

Gwen Stefani @ Shoreline Ampitheatre
No Doubt's lead singer brings her solo concert show to the Bay Area. Eve opens. $47 and up. 7pm. One Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. www.gwenstefani.com www.livenation.com

Haunted Hornet @ Alameda Shipyard
ScareCo's annual haunted house aboard the U.S.S. Hornet. $30. Fri & Sat 7pm-12am. Sun 7pm-11pm. thru Oct. 31 ($35). 707 West Hornet Ave., Alameda. www.hauntedhornet.com

House Party @ Powerhouse
Groovy house music with DJ Mohammad. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Oct. 8 is a new Bjork tribute night! $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

Return to Grey Gardens @ Castro Theatre
Peaches Christ's drag parody of the documentary film about the (posthumously) famous reclusive mother-daughter includes Jinkx Monsoon, Mike Stole and others. $35-$80. 8pm. 429 Castro St. www.peacheschrist.com www.castrotheatre.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

Shane Kroll @ Hotel Rex
Reflections From a Demented Mind, the actor-singer's cabaret show, with pianist Stephanie Lynne Smith and guest vocalist Joe Rosenmeyer. $30-$50. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.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 @ The Make Out Room
Host Charlie Jane Anders welcomes Colin Dickey, Jiz Lee, Juliana Delgado Lopera, Wonder Dave and Micah Perks to the boozy literary event. $5-$20. 7:30pm. 3225 22nd St. www.writerswithdrinks.com

Sunday, Oct. 9

Al Stewart, Gary Wright @ Yoshi's Oakland
The two 80s pop music singers perform at the nightclub/restaurant. $33-$65. 6:30pm & 9pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.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

In the Spirit of Lennon @ Great American Music Hall
The Sun Kings' Drew Harrison performs an acoustic evening of John Lennon songs; Johnny Steele opens. $18-$22 ($43 with dinner). 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.slimspresents.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

Soulovely @ the New Parish, Oakland
David Harness DJs the season finale of the daytime soul dance patio party, with Lady Ryan, Emancipacion and Aima. $5-$10. 3pm-8pm. 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. www.thenewparish.com

Sunday's a Drag @ Starlight Room
Donna Sachet often 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

Sunsation Sundays @ Oasis
Enjoy the roof deck party with DJs Bugie and Philip Grasso. $7. 4pm-10pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Vanessa Bousay @ Martuni's
The local drag songstress premieres her Halloween-themed "Bewitched" cabaret concert, with guest witches Keta Bill & Steven Satyricon. $15. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.vanessabousay.com

Monday, Oct. 10

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

LQQKS @ Powerhouse
Shelix and Abominatrix' drag runway show. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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.

Porchlight Readings @ Verdi Club
Litquake co-presents a night of "Life During Wartmine" stories, with Jack Boulware, Greg Milner, Laurie Notaro, Bucky Sinister, Eric Spitznagel, D. Watkins and Pamela Alma Weymouth. $25-$30. 8pm. 2424 Mariposa St. www.litquake.org www.verdiclub.net

A Tough Act to Follow @ Club BnB, Oakland
The documentary about gay Black Bay Area comic Sampson McCormick, and the struggle of non-diversity in the profession, with several notable stage, TV and film stars, is screened at the East Bay nightclub. $10. 6pm. 2120 Broadway, Oakland. www.sampsoncomedy.com

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, Oct. 11

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 with MC Ferosha Titties. $3-$7. Show at 11pm. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com

Mr. International Freedom @ Beaux
Contest of hunks raises funds for the LGBT Asylum Project. Win dinner at Fogo de Chao with one of the candidates in a special auction; hosted by Adam Sandel and Donna Sachet, with DJ Bhad Bays. $20 8pm-10pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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

Queer Jitterbugs @ The Verdi Club
Enjoy weekly same-sex (and other) swing dancing, with lessons, social dancing, ASL interpreters and live music. $15. 9pm-11:45pm. 2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero. www.queerjitterbugs.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 hour. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Tom Jones @ Masonic Hall
The pop music legend, still going strong, performs his classic hits. $50-$150. 8pm. 1111 California St. www.sfmasonic.com

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

Trivia Night @ Port Bar, Oakland
Cranny hosts a big gay trivia night at the new East Bay bar; drinks specials and prizes. 7:30pm. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.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, Oct. 12

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. $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

Brian Wilson @ Masonic Hall
The Beach Boys legend performs the classic album Pet Sounds with Al Jardine, Blondie Chaplin and his new band. $40-$125. 8pm. Also Oct. 13. 1111 California St. www.sfmasonic.com

Donovan @ Regency Ballroom
The British pop singer performs his classic hits and new music. Also Oct. 13. $32-$55. 8pm. 1300 van Ness Ave. www.theregencyballroom.com

Dream Queens Revue @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
San Francisco's classic drag show takes a final bow, ending after a 10-year run. Say farewell with performers 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

Fitz & The Tantrums @ Fox Theater, Oakland
R&B-pop LA band performs; Neon Trees' Tyler Glenn opens. $35. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.apeconcerts.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

Girl Scout @ Port Bar, Oakland
The new weekly women's happy hour and dance night with DJ Becky Knox. 6pm-10pm. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.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

Positive Resource Center Gala @ City Club
Windows of Opportunity, the HIV/AIDS nonprofit's benefit includes a silent auction, cocktails, appetizers, desserts, music. $125-$1000. 6pm-9pm. 155 Sansome St., 10th floor. www.positiveresource.org

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

Warpaint @ The Fillmore
The pop group performs music from their new album, Heads Up. Facial and Goldensuns open. $27.50. 8pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. www.thefillmore.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, Oct. 13

Buffy Live! @ Oasis
D'Arcy Drollinger's new drag parody of the popular scifi vampire TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with Michael Phillis, Kim Burly, Melanie Marshall, Flynn DeMarco, Adam Roy, and many other talents. $25-$35. 8pm. Fri & Sat 7pm. Also Oct. 26 & 31 8pm. 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

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

Kembra Pfahler @ Oasis
The very unusual performer, filmmaker, and leader of the glam-punk band The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black performs at the SoMa nightclub. $10. 11pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

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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