December 7, 2017
On the Tab :: Dec. 7 - 14
READ TIME: 14 MIN.
Do you miss snow? Do you buy a tree? Do you decorate it? Do you choose none of the above? Do be doobie do? Celebrate however you like, with festive events all over the Bay Area.
Thursday, Dec. 7
After Dark @ Exploratorium
The cocktails and science night for adults is this time themed Glow, with light installations thorughout the hands-on exhibit museum. $20. 6pm-10pm. Dec. 14: Vanilla, tastings, live music and films. Pier 15 at Embarcadero. https://www.exploratorium.edu/
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
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
Herb Alpert, Lani Hall @ Yoshi's Oakland
The classic jazz trumpeter performs music from his new Christmas themed album. $49. 8pm. 510 West Embarcadero St., Oakland. https://www.yoshis.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
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
Picante @ The Cafe
Lulu and DJ Marco's Latin night with sexy gogo guys. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.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 toys for kids. $5-$10. 7pm-10pm. Then, enjoy Love, with Thee 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
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. 8
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
Boy Division @ Cat Club
The queers and pals New Wave night celebrates the '80s, synth pop and Italo Disco, with DJs Xander, Tomas Diablo; retro garb encouraged. $5-$8, Sagittariuses free! 9:30pm-3am. 1190 Folsom St. at 8th. https://boydivision_totally80s.eventbrite.com/
Club Papi @ Club 21, Oakland
Hip Hop and Latin grooves event, with 3 dance floors, gogo studs and drag acts. $10-$20. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com
Cubcake @ Lone Star Saloon
Beer, bears, cubs and treats. $5. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.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
Gaymer Night @ SF Eagle
Play games with your gay pals, with MCs Felix and Abominatrix. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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
Lick It @ Powerhouse
Lance Holman's kink-leather night features the Bare Chest Calendar men and DJ Blackstone. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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
Name, The Oxford Coma, Bitter Lake @ Golden Bull, Oakland
Psychedelic and art/industrial/metal rock bands play. $10. 8pm. 412 14th St., Oakland. http://thegoldenbullbar.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
Swagger Like Us @ Elbo Room
Queer hip hop fun and funk with DJs DavOmakesBeats, Michatron, and Uniqu3, host Kelly Lovemonster. $10. 10pm-2am. 647 Valencia St. www.elbo.com
Uhaul @ Oasis
The women and pals dance party, with DJs Silly Syl, Ms. Jackson and Ripley. $20. 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
Vivvy's Grand Opening @ The Stud
"Garbage basement-dwelling drag queen seeks same." Drag, freaks and fun with VivvyAnne ForeverMORE. DJs Jibbz and Siobhan Aluvalot. $5. 10pm-4qm. $5-$10. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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
Saturday, Dec. 9
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
Bruzr, Session, House Party @ Powerhouse
Afternooon pup fetish celebration (5pm-9pm), groovy lounge atmosphere with DJ Jason Godfrey (7pm-10pm), then the lava lamp House night with DJ Mohammad (10pm-2am). $5. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Holiday Fun Time @ Center for Sex & Culture
Godless Perverts' 'War on Xmas' party, with potluck food and drinks, Pin a Dildo on Jesus, Bash the Santa Pinata and more decadent godless fun. $10-$20. 8pm-11pm. 1349 Mission St. www.godlessperverts.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
Mixed Forms @ The Stud
David Harness and Alison Swing play grooves at the str8/queer, house/techno mixed nights. $5-$10. 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's popular drag show, with special guests and great music themes (No bachelorette parties admitted! Yay!) Dec. 9 is a Rihanna tribute night. $20. 10pm-3am (11:30pm show). 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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
Pound Puppy @ SF Eagle
The cruisy fun canine-themed night welcomes bears and cubs, too, with DJs Taco Tuesday & Trevor Sigler. $10-$15. 10pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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
Vandana Bali @ Martuni's
The vocalist with an amazing 3-octave range performs music from her recent CDs, plus standards and pop favorites. $15-$30. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.vandana.net
Sunday, Dec. 10
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
Category Is @ Oasis
Halleloo Holidays, a dance, drag and disco daytime party, with DJs Kelly Naughton and Michael Romano. $4-$8. 3pm-8pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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
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
Holiday Celebration @ White Horse, Oakland
Special holiday party at the historic fun Oakland bar. 5pm-1am. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com
Jane Lynch's Swingin' Little Christmas @ The Venetian Room
The Broadway and TV star performs a new holiday concert with Tim Davis, Kate Flannery and the Tony Guerrero Quintet, performing songs from their bestselling album. $90-$125. 7pm. Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St. www.bayareacabaret.org
Jock @ The Lookout
Enjoy the weekly jock-ular fun, with DJed dance music at sports team fundraisers. 12pm-1am. NY DJ Sharon White from 3pm-6pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Pole$exual @ The Stud
Actual pole-dancing, burlesque and variety show, with Suppositori Spelling, Johnny Rockit, Rita Dambook, Kippy Marks, Elsa Touche, Deathlayne, Aurora Rose, Dorothy FancyPhuk 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
Santa Skivvies Run @ Castro and Lookout
The SF AIDS Foundation's annual fun run fundraiser. Get pledges and strip down to holiday-themed undies and outfits. Clothes check and before/after parties at Lookout bar. 11am-1pm. 16th at Market St. http://santaskivviesrun.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. 11
Cindy Wilson @ Cafe du Nord
The B52s band member performs music from her solo album. Sarah Jaffe opens. $20-$35. 7:30pm. 2174 Market St. https://www.swedishamericanhall.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
Happy Hour @ The Cinch
Happy hour at the historic neighborhood bar. 5pm-8pm. 1723 Polk St. www.cinchsf.com
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
Winter Fairyland @ Lake Merritt Hotel Terrace Room, Oakland
Holiday fundraiser for the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center, with a stylish drag show and ball inspired by music of the 1920s-1940s; cash bar, hors d'oeuvres. $55-$80. 6pm-10pm. 1800 Madison St. at Lakeshore. https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/winter-fairyland
Tuesday, Dec. 12
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
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
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. 13
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
Joely Fisher @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The actress-singer performs her cabaret show, Growing Up Fisher: Musings, Memories and Misadventures, which includes tales of her Hollywood family (Eddie Fisher, Carrie Fisher, Connie Stevens). $28-$60. 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.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
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. 14
Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Weekly beer bust and benefit for local charities. 9pm-11pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
Comedy @ Askenaz, Berkeley
Enjoy wit and wisdom from Shazia Mirza (from London), SF political comedian Will Durst, stuttering comedian Nina G, and host Lisa Geduldig. $15-$20. Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. www.ashlenaz.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/
Flame @ The Stud
Queer Channukah party with latke-lovin' queer Jewish peeps and their pals; menorah lighting at 9:30pm, Jewish performance art by Babooshka, Jules Minkoff and others; DJs Yng Gma, Siobhan Aluvalot. $5. 9pm-10pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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
Hand to Hand Holiday Luncheon @ Fairmont Hotel
Project Open Hand's annual fundraiser, with celebrity chef Cat Cora, MC Renel Brooks-Moon, and other local luminaries. $350. 11am-1:30pm. 950 Mason st. www.openhand.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
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
Night at the Jewseum @ Contemporary Jewish Museum
Enjoy cocktails, light installations, hands-on demos and displays, and dreidel-spinning with museum members and LGBT members of Keshet. $5. 6pm-9pm. 736 Mission St. https://thecjm.org/
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
Tom of Finland Night @ Oasis
Celebration of the new Tom of Finland Wines, the biographical film, with Tom ambassador Terry Miller, leather men, rooftop cigar reception, bookblacks and manly fun. 8pm-12am. 298 11th St. https://tomoffinlandwines.com/ www.sfoasis.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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