On the Tab :: Oct. 20 - 17

Holiday costumery begins to weave into our nightlife favorites. And to those for whom fancy dress isn't their cuppa, plenty of regular non-Halloween-themed nightlife events await.

Thursday, Oct. 20

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 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
Porn stud Wesley Woods leads the very interactive night in the strip club's downstairs play room. $15. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Dan St Paul, Zahra Noorbakhsh, Natasha Muse, Sid Singh, and Lisa Geduldig perform queer and LGBT-frinedly comedy at the fun Mission pub. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

Escape: Hell in the Armory @ SF Armory
The Kink.com folks present their 2nd annual -but totally new- weird, strange, creepy and kinky tour of performers in multiple sets freaking you out. $45-$55. 6:30pm-11pm. Various nights thru Oct. 31. 1800 Mission St. www.sfarmory.com

Green Day @ U.C. Theatre, Berkeley
The East Bay band that shot to pop-punk stardom returns home for a show along their world tour, with songs from their new CD Revolution Radio. Dog Party opens. $35. 8pm. 2036 University Ave., Berkeley. www.greenday.com www.theuctheatre.org

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

Maria Konner @ Martuni's
The pianist extraordinaire performs a cabaret concert, including Pink Floyd classics, jamming, and open mic, with her band. No cover. 6:30-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St.

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. Oct. 20: Yoga nightlife, with yoga classes (brings your own mats) and dancing after. $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

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. $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, Oct. 21

After Hours @ GLBT History Museum
The monthly party with drinks and nibblies at the Castro museum this time includes a Black Cat Drag Makeover with host Cruzin d'Loo, drag acts Olivia Hart, Donna Personna, Mary Wannah, Sable Jones, and DJ Bearzbub; vintage drag welcome! $10. 7pm-9pm. 4127 18th st. www.glbthistory.org

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

Betty Buckley @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The iconic Broadway, film and TV actor-singer performs her new cabaret show, Story Songs, at the elegant nightclub. $75-$95 ($20 food/drink min.). 8pm; Oct. 22 at 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinsatthenikko.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

Dancing Ghosts @ the Cat Club
The Goth Industrial and dark wave music-dance night gets an early jump on Halloween, with a ghostly good time. Dress as your fave classic horror film & lit. characters, with movie scenes on 3 screens, DJs Xander and Omar, vampire makeovers, Tarot readings and more. $5-$8. 9:30pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom St. www.sfcatclub.com

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

Freeball @ Powerhouse
The popular sports shorts, mesh loose shorts and floppin' man parts night, cohosted by Element Eclipse and Daniel DeLage. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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

Growlr @ SF Eagle
DJ Russ Rich spins grooves for the cubs & chubs night. $5. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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
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

Rachael Yamagata @ The Independent
The folk-indie singer-composer performs with her band. $22. 9pm. 628 Divisadero St. www.rachaelyamagata.com www.apeconcerts.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

Red Prom @ ODC Theater
Gala party celebrating the 40th anniversary of the historic dance space; proceeds benefit dance programs, with DJ Ball D, cochairs D'Arcy Drollinger (Oasis) and Carlos Venturo (King of Carnaval), with cocktails, food, group dance fun; wear upscale red attire! $40-$250 (VIP includes a table and champagne). 8pm-12am. 3153 17th St. www.odcdance.org

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 night features DJs DavO and Jamila Afrika and guest performer Bbymutha (www.bbymutha.bandcamp.com). $10-$12. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

This Old Bag @ Bently Reserve
12th annual benefit for the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund, with auctioned designer and celebrity-donated handbags, cocktails and hors d'eouvres. $150 and up. 6:30pm-9:30pm. 301 Battery St. www.thisoldbag.org

Vibe Fridays @ Club BnB, Oakland
House music and cocktails, with DJs Shareef Raheim-Jihad and Ellis Lindsey. 9pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Wesley Woods, Brian Bonds @ Nob Hill Theatre
The porn newbie does solo shows (8pm) and sex shows with Bonds (10pm). $25. Also Oct. 22. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Saturday, Oct. 22

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
Latin, hip hop and Electro music night. Oct. 22, Diana Reyes 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

Club Rimshot @ Club BNB, Oakland
The weekly hip hop and R&B night celebrates Oakland Pride, with a live performance by Netta B. $5-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Code @ The Edge
The monthly 'leather in the castro' night includes the returns of the Basket Contest, with DJ Sean McMahon, kinky gogos and drink specials; strict leather-fetish dress code! Coat/clothes check. $5. 9pm-1:30am. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.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

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

HRC Gala @ Westin St. Francis Hotel
The Human Rights Campaign's 32nd annual gala, with awards, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, Visibility Award recipient Lea DeLaria, $150-$450. 6pm-11pm. 335 Powell St. www.sfhrcgala.org

Pretty in Ink @ Powerhouse
Tattooed dudes get special treatment at the cruisy bar. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Oct. 22 is Men in Makeup tribute night (Bowie, Adam Ant, etc.). $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

Non-Stop Bhangra @ Public Works
The fun and popular participatroy Indian dance nightcelebrates Diwali, the Festival of lights, with DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid and other DJs; Dholrhythms Dance Co, henna painting, cocktails (cash only); colorful clothes suggested. $15-$20. 9pm-2am. 161 Erie St. at Mission. www.nonstopbhangra.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

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

Sunday, Oct. 23

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

Cher @ Oasis
Cher - yes, the real Cher - makes an appearance at a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. $125 and up. 7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

Queen of the Calendar @ Oasis
The men of the 2016 Bare Chest Calendar pair up with Queens of the Castro for a first-time drag makeover contest; with MC Sister Phyliss. $10-$15. 5pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

Tricky @ The Independent
The cool hip hop singer-composer performs; fascinating vocal duo Ritual of Mine opens. $30. 9pm. Also Oct. 24. 628 Divisadero St. www.trickysite.com www.theindependentsf.com

Unicorn @ Powerhouse
The art and music monthly event at the cruisy bar, hosted by Uel Renteria, with queens Pepto Dismal, Laundra Tyme, Phatima Rude and DJ Luna. $5. 6pm-11pm. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Monday, Oct. 24

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, Oct. 25

Aussie Heat @ Oasis
The Las Vegas-Australian male strip show pops into town for two shows. $35-$50. 6:30pm & 9pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

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

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.verdiclub.net

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

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. 26

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

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

Harvest Feast Gala @ The Green Room
Castro Country Club's 7th annual festive formal dinner fundraiser, with a "Through the Looking Glass of Recovery" theme (dressing as Alice in Wonderland characters optional), with host Heklina, early tea party and silent auction with Intensive Claire, and a performance by Frenchie Davis. $150. 6pm. War Memorial Arts Center, 410 Van Ness ave. www.castrocountryclub.org

Julia Fordham @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The British singer performs her new cabaret show, Live & Untouched, including songs from her 12-album career. $35-$55. 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinsatthenikko.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 Holtz 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

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

Trick Whore Treat @ Oasis
Veruca Bathsalts hosts a screening of the horror flick Scream. 8pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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. 27

Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The two stars of the hit musical Rent perform their new show, Acoustically Speaking: a 20-Year Friendship, including Broadway favorites and original songs. $55-$75. 8pm. Also Oct. 28, 8pm & Oct. 29, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinsatthenikko.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

Creatures of the Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Peaches Christ hosts the Halloween party at the science museum, with a drag horror show featuring Chaka Corn, Coco Buttah, Scarlett etters and more. Costimes encouraged, including a "Island of Dr. Moreau" animal horror theme, 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

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

K. Flay @ Great American Music Hall
Angsty alt-hip hop pop singer-composer performs. $15. $40 with dinner. 8pm. 859 O'Farrel St. www.kflay.com www.slimspresents.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
The monthly reading series hosted by James J. Siegel, 'Martini Bar of Horrors,' includes Carson Beker, S.G. Browne, Dana Fredsti, Sunil Patel, Loren Rhoads and Alia Volz. No cover. Raffle tickets and prizes 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.

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

Pet Shop Boys @ Fox Theatre, Oakland
The British synth-pop kings return with another visually amazing concert, their Super world tour. $50-$65. 9pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave. www.petshopboys.co.uk www.apeconcerts.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

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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