On the Tab :: Nov. 30 - Dec. 7

As we enter the year's last month, look for celebrations of all kinds. Button up, button-down, or unbuttoned; fun awaits.

Thursday, Dec. 30

Bright Light Bright Light @ Rickshaw Stop
The British pop band, aka gay singer-composer Rod Thomas, performs music from their new album. Ah Mer Ah Su and Asuah open. $15 8pm. 155 Fell St. http://www.brightlightx2.com/ https://www.rickshawstop.com/

Dining Out for Life @ Sonoma Restaurants
16th annual fundraiser for Food for Thought; dine out at any of the participating eateries, and 25%-50% of your meal benefits the North Bay food bank. www.fftfoodbank.org

Gayface @ El Rio
Queer weekly night out at the popular Mission bar. 9pm-2am. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

The Golden Girls @ Victoria Theatre
The hugely popular drag performances of Christmas episodes from the classic elder women sitcom return, with Heklina, Matthew Martin, D'Arcy Drollinger, Holotta Tymes and special guest stars. $25-$40. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sun 7pm. (Sun Dec. 10 & 17, 2pm). Thru Dec. 23. 2961 16th St. www.goldengirlssf.com

Hush Hush @ The Stud
Monthly queer and trans genre-defying performance night, with Fyne Artist, BBY Shamu, Nicki Jizz, VivvyAnne ForeverMORE and others. $5. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Junk @ Powerhouse
MrPam and Dulce de Leche cohost the weekly underwear strip night and contest, with sexy prizes. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Light in the Grove @ National AIDS Memorial Grove
The annual elegant fundraiser for the Grove includes cocktails, hors d'eouvres, a buffet dinner, entertainment and beautiful art installations. $250 and up. 6pm-9:30pm. Nancy Pelosi Drive at Bowling Green, Golden Gate Park. http://www.aidsmemorial.org/

Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
The monthly authors and cocktails event this time features multiple-award-winning author Michael Nava, singer-songwriter Lisa Assolino, poet Natasha Dennerstein, journalist/podcaster/writer Philip Harris, and poet/host James J. Siegel. No cover. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. https://www.facebook.com/Martunis-994554857261865/

Michael Feinstein @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The acclaimed singer-pianist returns to his West Coast nightclub to perform a new concert, Home for the Holidays. $64-$105. 7pm. Nov 30-Dec 2, 8pm. Dec 3, 5pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com/

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

Naked Men Sketched @ Lone Star Saloon
Yes, a nude male drawing event. 6pm-9pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

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

Planet Booty @ The Independent
The groovy sexy Oakland soul band performs at the cool nightclub. Get ready to shake it! Sun Hop Fat opens; DJ Jah Yzer plays between sets. $15-$18. 8pm. 628 Divisadero St. http://www.planetbooty.org/ https://www.theindependentsf.com/

Queer Karaoke @ Club OMG
KJ Dana hosts the weekly singing night; unleash your inner American Idol; first Thursdays are Costume Karaoke; 3rd is Kinky Karaoke 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

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

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Rock bands play at the famed leather bar. $5-$10. Nov. 30: Daisy World, SPF and 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. $5. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Friday, Dec. 1

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

Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
The musical comedy revue celebrates its 43th year with an ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, all in gigantic wigs. Popular holiday-themed shows now booking. $25-$160. Beer/wine served; cash only; 21+, except where noted. Wed-Fri 8pm. Sat 6pm & 9pm. Sun 2pm & 5pm. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com

Bear Happy Hour @ Midnight Sun
Hairy men and their pals enjoy 2-for-1 drinks and no cover. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Club Papi @ Club 21, Oakland
Hip Hop and Latin grooves event, with 3 dance floors, gogo studs (including porn cutie Armond Rizzo), drag acts. $10-$20. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com

Desperate Living @ The Stud
Sue Casa's Xmas-themed night with drag, gogos, DJs Lower Self, Jimmy Swear. $5-$10. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

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

Friday Nights at the Ho @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
Dance it up at the historic (and still hip) East Bay bar. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave. http://whitehorsebar.com

Friday Night Live @ El Rio
Enjoy the weekly queer and LGBT-friendly live acoustic concerts. $5pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.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 hot gogo guys (starting at 9pm) and drink specials; also Saturday nights. 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

Hella Gay Comedy @ Club OMG
Queer joke night, with host Nasty Ass Bitch. $15. 7pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

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

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

Matt Yee @ Oasis
Direct from Honolulu, or a nearby docked cruise ship, the wacky host returns with his saucy sing-along show, "Oh Come All Yee Faithful." (Get it; Yee!). You'll bust a gut laughing and/or belting out tunes. $25-$35. 7pm. Also Dec 2. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com www.mattyee.com

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

Red Hots Burlesque @ The Stud
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux will titillate and tantalize. $10-$20. 8pm-9:30pm. 399 9th St. Also Sunday brunch shows at Piano Fight Theatre. 144 Taylor St. www.redhotsburlesque.com www.studsf.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." 7pm-11pm. 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

Taboo @ Oasis
Buns Out is the theme for the sexy cruisy grooves night, assless chaps, dropped drawers, etc. $5-$10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

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

Underwear Night @ SF Eagle
Strip down to your skivvies at the famed leather bar, with host Dulce de Leche and DJ Marcos Moreno. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Winter Dragon of Chinatown Ball @ Chinese Cultural Center
Year-end celebration with an LGBTQ vogue ball with cash prizes, a runway show and dancing, with performances by Sandy Guo, Portsmouth Square Dance Club, and LionDanceMe. 6pm-9pm. 750 Kearny St. https://www.facebook.com/events/1971691296191453/ https://www.cccsf.us/

Saturday, Dec. 2

Bootie @ DNA Lounge
Resident DJs and guests spin at the mash-up DJ dance party, with four rooms of different sounds and eight DJs; The Monster Drag Show hosted by Sue Casa. $10-$15 and up. 9:30pm-3am. 375 11th St. www.bootiesf.com www.dnalounge.com

Bounce @ Lookout
Dance music with a view at the Castro bar. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Frolic @ SF Eagle
Fursuit animal funk and fun with DJs Scissorz, NeonBunny and others. $8-$12. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.frolicparty.com www.sf-eagle.com

Go Bang! The Stud
Sergio Fedasz and Steve Fabus' popular disco retro-new dance night celebrates nine years, with guest DJs Elaine Denham, Robin Simmons and Stanley Frank. $5-$10. 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Kingdom of Sodom @ Dancehaus
The dance party sex play event closes out seven years of bacchanalian fun with its final event. $10-$20. 10pm-3am. 1275 Connecticut St. www.KingdomOfSodom.com

Lips and Lashes 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

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's popular drag show, with special guests and great music themes (No bachelorette parties admitted! Yay!) Dec. 2 features guest Alaska Thunderfuck. $20. 10pm-3am (11:30pm show). 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Mr. SF Eagle Contest @ SF Eagle
Who will represent the famed leather bar? Find out at the contest. 5pm-7pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Nitty Gritty @ Beaux
Josh Carmichael with DJ Salazer host the tattoo appreciation night. $10. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

The Playground @ Club BNB, Oakland
Revamped night at the popular hip hop and Latin dance club. $5-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Powerblouse @ Powerhouse
Juanita MORE! and Glamamore's monthly event, where manly men get a complete drag makeover! $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Queens Calendar @ Midnight Sun
Celebrate 2018 with the purchase of calendars featuring a dozen notable local drag queens, with proceeds beenftting the Shanti Project. 4pm-7pm. 4067 18th St. http://www.calendarqueens.com/ www.midnightsunsf.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

Shake It Up @ Port Bar, Oakland
DJ Lady Char spins dance grooves; gogo studs, and drink specials, too. 9pm-2am. 2023 Broadway. (510) 823-2099. www.portbaroakland.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, with DJs Gay Marvine, Taco Tuesday and Matthew XO. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Woof @ SF Eagle
Daytime canine fetish event. 2pm-5pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Sunday, Dec. 3

Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Beer, bears, beats at the weekly fundraiser for various local charities. $15. 4pm-8pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The popular weekly event packs in the fans, with proceeds going to local charities. $10. Beer bust 3pm-5pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Beverage Benefit @ The Edge
Fundraiser and fun, with proceeds going to local nonprofits. $10. 4pm-7pm. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com

Big Top @ Beaux
Enjoy an extra weekend night at the fun Castro nightclub, plus hot local DJs and sexy gogo guys and gals. $8. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.Beauxsf.com

Blessed @ Port Bar, Oakland
Carnie Asada's fun drag night with Carnie's Angels Mahlae Balenciaga and Au Jus, plus DJ Ion. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com

Community Well @ El Rio
Fundraiser for the nonprofit, with soul, funk, African drum-dance and reggae bands Wonway, Walt Digz, King I-Vier, and Jaranony Bochinche. $10-$100. 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.communitywellsf.com www.elriosf.com

Dandy @ Oasis
The drag kings and pals variety show returns, with cohosts Leigh Crow and Ruby Vizen, El Sevan, Emjay Mercury, Chester Vanderbox, Guicho Domingo, Meat Flap and Pussy Diet. $10-$20. 6pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Dark Meat @ Powerhouse
Dance and performance with a dark twist. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Dirty Musical Sundays @ The Edge
Sing along at the popular musical theatre night, with a bawdy edge; also Mondays and Wednesdays (but not dirty). 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Domingo De Escandal @ Club OMG
Weekly Latin night with drag shows hosted by Vicky Jimenez and DJ Carlitos. (Comedy Open Mic 5:30pm). 7pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Femme Brunch @ Balancoire
Weekly live music shows with various acts, along with brunch buffet, bottomless Mimosas, champagne and more, at the stylish nightclub and restaurant, 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

Folsom Exhibition Closing Party @ Mark I Chester Studio
The resident photographer and Alex Ray cohost a closing party for their kink photography exhibit. Get your own kinky, leather or nude photos taken! 2pm-5pm. 1229 Folsom St. http://markichester.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

Lip Service @ The Stud
A Very Cockette Christmas, an acid-freak drag revue tribute to the legendary theatre-drag troupe, with Raton Rose, Ariel Rose, Fauve Schoen, Trangela Lansbury, Talon Storm and others. $5-$10. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Queer Tango @ Finnish Hall, Berkeley
Same-sex partner tango dancing, including lessons for newbies, food and drinks. $5-$10. 3:30pm-6:30pm. 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley. www.finnishhall.org

Sunday's a Drag @ Starlight Room
The weekly brunch and drag show with a panoramic view. $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, Dec. 4

Celebration of Hope @ City Hall
Rainbow World Fund's annual tree-lighting ceremony with the beautiful tree decorated with 1000s of origami cranes; performers and speakers include SF Boys Chorus, Armistead Maupin, Sister of Perpetual Indulgence, Mayor ed Lee, and co-MCs Cheryl Jennings and Donna Sachet. Free. 6pm-8pm. City Hall. http://www.worldtreeofhope.org/

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

The Gourmand's Way @ Chez Panisse, Berkeley
Book party for author Justin Spring's (Secret Historian) new food-themed book. $100 includes dinner and a copy of the book. 1517 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 548-5525. https://www.thegourmandsway.com/

Happy Hour @ The Cinch
Happy hour at the historic neighborhood bar. 5pm-8pm. 1723 Polk St. www.cinchsf.com

Help is on the Way for the Holidays @ Marines Memorial Theatre
The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation's annual holiday benefit concert features cast members from the touring production of Disney's Aladdin, Kimberley Locke, Jake Simpson, Shawn Ryan, Jason Brock, Kim Nalley, Jessica Coker, and Gregangelo. Proceeds benefit Project Open Hand and Larkin Street Youth Services. $60, $125 and up. Silent auction 6:30, performance 7:30pm. VIP after-party with drinks and desserts. 609 Sutter St. https://www.reaf-sf.org/

Karaoke Night @ SF Eagle
Sing along, with host Beth Bicoastal, prizes, local celeb judges, and $2 draft beer. 8pm-12am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Mister Sister @ Midnight Sun
Drag night with Honey Mahogany, Dulce de Leche and Carnie Asada. No cover. 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.

Pillows @ Powerhouse
Glamamore's drag and crafts party. 9pm-2am, $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Spanglish @ Club OMG
Spanish and English drag shows and dance music with DJ Carlitos. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.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, Dec. 5

Alaska Thunderfuck @ Oasis
The RuPaul's drag race star performs her new holiday show. $30-$75. 7pm & 9:30pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

Dragula @ Oasis
New weekly screenings of LA's Boulet Brothers dragtastic TV show of ghoulish glamour. No cover. 7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

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

Herb Alpert, Lani Hall @ Yoshi's Oakland
The classic jazz trumpeter performs music from his new Christmas themed album. $49. Also Dec 6 & 7, 8pm. 510 West Embarcadero St., Oakland. https://www.yoshis.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 Comedy @ Martuni's
Open mic for women and queer comics, with host Irene Tu. 6pm-8pm. 4 Valencia St.

Karaoke Night @ The Stud
Sing Till It Hurts with hostess Sister Flora; 2 for 1 happy hour, no cover. 8pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Karaoke Cocktails @ Ginger's
The new basement tribute to the old Ginger's Trois hosts a weekly singing fun. 8pm-12am. 86 Hardie Place. https://www.gingers.bar/

Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Strip down with the strippers at the clothing-optional night. $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

Sing Out @ Encore Karaoke Lounge
Home of drag shows, and hilaraoke karaoke. 9pm-1am. 1550 California St. #2. 775-0442.

Stag @ Powerhouse
Single, or a couple looking for an extra? Cruise it up. $5. 5pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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

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, Dec. 6

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

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

Castro Karaoke @ Midnight Sun
Sing out with host Bebe Sweetbriar; 2 for 1 well drinks. 8pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Cocktail Time @ Ginger's Trois
Enjoy drinks at the intimate downstairs tribute to the original dive bar; Tue & Wed 5pm-12am. Thu-Sat 5pm-2am. 86 Hardie Place.

Comedy Showcase @ SF Eagle
Kollin Holtz hosts the open mic comedy night. 5:30pm-8pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Juicy @ Club OMG
Weekly women's event at the intimate Mid-market nightclub, with DJ Micah Tron. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Kosmetik @ The Stud
Music, lasers, fog, drinks. DJs Matthew, Jordee. $5. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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

Movie Night @ SF Eagle
Enjoy drinks and a flick, with trivia games and prizes. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Nudies Nubies @ Oasis
Women's burlesque competition for new performers, with Ophilia Coeur de Noir, Miss Savvy and Rasa Vitalia. $10-$15. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Pan Dulce @ Beaux
The hot weekly Latin dance night with sexy gogo guys, drag divas and more, with Club Papi's Frisco Robbie and Fabian Torres. $7. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Hump @ Powerhouse
DJ Jim Collins plays vinyl grooves. 7pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Wrangler Wednesdays @ Rainbow Cattle Company, Guerneville
Wear your jeans and meet new folks at the Russian River gay bar. 16220 Main St., Guerneville. www.queersteer.com

Thursday, Dec. 7

Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Weekly beer bust and benefit for local charities. 9pm-11pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Dancing @ Badlands
The Castro bar's intimate dance floor and gogo guys, with drink specials. 9pm-2am. 4121 18th St. http://www.sfbadlands.com/

Drag Queens on Ice @ Safeway Holiday Ice Rink
The annual fabulous night of local drag stars performing on and off the ice, with Mutha Chucka, Paju Munro, Kylie-Pop, Mahlae Balenciaga, Sister Roma, Queen Dilly Dally and MC Donna Sachet. $20-$25. 8pm-9:30pm. Union Square. www.unionsquareicerink.com

Drunk Drag Broadway @ Oasis
The comic drag ensemble performs Mannie, a parody of Annie. $20. 8pm. Dec 6 & 10 at 8pm. Dec. 8 &9 at 7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose
Weekly DJed sex party with Latin videos and musics, free salsa bar, half-price lockers, at the famed South Bay bath house. 4pm-12am. 1010 The Alameda, San Jose. www.thewatergarden.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

Junk @ Powerhouse
MrPam and Dulce de Leche cohost the weekly underwear strip night and contest, with sexy prizes. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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 host Sue Casa, DJ MC2, themed nights and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

My So-Called Night @ Beaux
Carnie Asada hosts a 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

Pixies @ Fox Theatre, Oakland
Alt-pop-rock band performs. The Frights open. $45-$95. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. http://thefoxoakland.com/

Puff/Love @ The Stud
The monthly pot-friendly event, with Under the Golden Gate's DJ Dank and Maria Konner, hosts a holiday toy drive, with DJ Sergio Fedasz, and Kitten on the Keys. Bring new unwrapped toy for kids. $5-$10. 7pm-10pm. Then, enjoy Love, with The Pristine Condition, Mama Dora and Ultra. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Queer Karaoke @ Club OMG
KJ Dana hosts the weekly singing night; unleash your inner American Idol; first Thursdays are Costume Karaoke; 3rd is Kinky Karaoke 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Rice Rockettes @ Lookout
Local and visiting Asian drag queens' weekly show with DJ Philip Grasso. $5. 10:30pm show. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The Country-Western line-dancing two-stepping dance night. $5. lessons at 5:30pm, dancing til 10:30pm. Also Sundays. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org

Thirsty Thursdays @ Moby Dick
Happy hour at the Castro bar. 5pm-8pm. 4049 18th St. http://www.mobydicksf.com/

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Rock bands play at the famed leather bar. $5-$10. Nov. 30: Daisy World, SPF and 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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

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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