May 8, 2019
Nightlife Events May 9-16, 2019
Events Editor READ TIME: 17 MIN.
Where's fun? Here's fun. There's fun for everyone. Nightlife events under moon and sun.
THURSDAY 9
After Dark @ Exploratorium
Enjoy cocktails and science demos at the hands-on museum (Tactile dome evening hours Fri & Sat, weekly 6:15 and 7:30pm.) Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green St). www.exploratorium.edu/
China Crisis @ Yoshi's Oakland
British '80s band performs. $24-$54. 8pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.com
Comedy Night @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley
Laugh it up with Diane Amos (the Pine Sol Lady), Karinda Dobbins, Emily van Dyke, Brandi Brandes (Ashkenaz Executive Director making her comedy debut), and de facto Jewish mother and MC Lisa Geduldig. $15-$20. 8pm. 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. www.koshercomedy.com www.Ashkenaz.com
Gayface @ El Rio
Queer weekly night out with DJed and live music, at the popular Mission bar. 10pm-2am. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Ginger Minj @ Oasis
The RuPaul's Drag Race competitor performs her live show. $27-$50. 7pm. Also May 10. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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
Live Music Night @ El Rio
Rockin' bands each week. $5-$10. 8pm-11:30pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Long Island Thursdays
@ White Horse Bar, Oakland
Get snockered with cheap drinks at the historic gay bar. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com
Martini Thursdays @ Trax
The Haight gay bar offers cheap gin & vodka cocktails. 1437 Haight St. http://www.traxbarsf.com/
Michael Feinstein @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The master pianist and jazz singer performs at his own nightclub, with a band. $80-$115 ($20 Food/drink min). Also May 10, 11, 12. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 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
Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Parties at the fascinating spacious nature and science exhibits. $12-$15. 6pm-10pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.calacademy.org
Puff @ The Stud
Cannabis fun (but no smoking or near the bar), drag show, stoner raffle, DJs Dank and Prince Wolf. $10. 6pm-8:30pm. 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; third 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
Rock Fag @ Hole in the Wall
Enjoy hard rock and punk music from DJ Don Baird at the wonderfully divey SoMa bar, in its 25th year. Also Fridays. 7pm-2am. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The popular two-stepping line-dancing, not-just-country music night, with free lessons. $5. 6:30pm-10:30pm. Also Sundays 5pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org
TBT Hotspot @ The Stud
90s hip hop night with DJ La Frida. 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Rock bands play at the famed leather bar. $8. 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
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 10
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
Beards & Booze @ The Edge
Beers, bears, cubs, snacks and grooves. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com
Black Love @ Strut
Performance and reception, with poetry, storytelling and comedy with Na'amen Gobert Tilahun, Beatrice L. Thomas, Karinda Dobbins and Imani SimsWine and beverages. 8pm-10pm. 470 Castro St. www.strutsf.org
La Bomba Latina @ Club OMG
Drag show with DJ Jaffeth. $5. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Boy Division @ Cat Club
Monthly queer wave dance party with DJs Xander, Tomas Diablo, Daniel Skellington and Melting Girl, this time with a 'red light' theme. $5-$10. 9:30pm-3am. 1190 Folsom St. http://www.sfcatclub.com/
Cubcake @ Lone Star Saloon
Bears, cubs, chubs & treats night with DJ Dreamcast. $5. 9pm-1am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
Disco Coalition @ Lookout
Juanita MORE! and Go BANG! present the weekly series of community-building party-fundraisers for local LGBTQ nonprofits. 5pm-8pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com
Drag Alive @ The Stud
Variety show with drag performers. 6pm-8pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Drag & Dinner @ Hamburger Mary's
Enjoy burgers and a drag show. $5 show. 10pm. Also Saturdays. 531 Castro St. www.hamburgermarys.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. www.portbaroakland.com
Erasure-esque @ The Ivy Room, Albany
The Erasure tribute band performs. MILF and Steel Hotcakes also play. $10-$13. 8pm. 860 San Pablo Ave., Albany. https://www.ivyroom.com/
First Friday @ The Stud
Queer monthly party, this time with a sports theme. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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
Gaymer Night @ SF Eagle
Video gamnes, board games, and more for nerds and their pals. No cover. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. 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
Latin Explosion @ Club 21
The popular Latin club with gogo guys galore and Latin music. $10-$20. 9pm-3am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com
Lick It @ Powerhouse
Lance Holman's monthly leather night, with DJ Blackstone. $5. 10pm-1am. 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
Off the Grid @ Fort Mason
The weekly food truck fest returns, with 30-plus kinds of cuisines, desserts and drinks. Free. 5pm-10pm. 2 Marina Blvd. https://offthegrid.com
Robin Trower @ The Fillmore
Rock-Blues icon (Procol Harum) performs at the historic rock venue; Katy Guillen opens. $55. 8pm. 1805 Geary St. at Fillmore. http://thefillmore.com
Rose & Javi @ Trax
The Haight gay bar's weekly music video and cocktails night. 9pm-1am. 1437 Haight St. http://www.traxbarsf.com/
Seoul Train @ Oasis
Kpop and more dance night. $10-$15. 9pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Skate Night @ Church on 8 Wheels
Groove on wheels at the former Sacred Heart Church-turned disco roller skate party space, hosted by John D. Miles, the "Godfather of Skate." 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
Uhaul @ Jolene's
The popular women's dance party returns at the new nightclub, now weekly. 10pm-2am. 2700 16th St. at Harrison. http://jolenessf.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
SATURDAY 11
Art & Wine Festival
@ Jack London Square, Oakland
Sample wares from 30+ NorCal wineries, plus beer, cider, food, and funk band Pride & Joy. $40-$80. 12pm-5pm. 2 Broadway, Oakland. www.eventbrite.com
BeardHaus @ Lone Star Saloon
DJs Justime & Prince Wolf spin at the bear bar, with snacks, JellO shots and fun decor. $5. 9pm-1am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
BLUF @ SF Eagle
Breeches & Leather Uniform Fan-club night. $5. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Bootie @ DNA Lounge
Resident DJs and guests spin at the mash-up DJ dance party, with Adrian A, Mysterious D; four rooms of different sounds and multiple 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
La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
Banda Los Shakas performs live at the LGBT Latinx night. $10. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. www.club21oakland.com
Brunch @ Jolene's
Enjoy DJed grooves, chicken & waffles, veggie scrambles and more, with brunch cocktails, at the new queer bar. 11am-3pm. Also Sundays. 2700 16th St. www.jolenessf.com
Dad Bang @ Public Works
DJs Todd Terry, Minx, Juanita MORE! and Nonsuit spin at the big warehouse event. $13-$17. 9pm-3am. 161 Erie St. https://publicsf.com/
Dance Party @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
DJed grooves at the historic East Bay gay bar. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com
Dragathon 3000 @ Oasis
Queens in Space, a drag competition fundraiser for Ryan's Fund: The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Financial Assistance Network. 6pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Green Eggs and Bam! @ Flore
Drag shows and brunch at the central restaurant-caf�, with hostess Camille Tow. Shows at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. 2298 Market St. www.flore415.com
Hard French @ El Rio
Groovy R&B dance party with DJs Lizzy, Cinnamon Beans,Brown Amy and Carnita. 2pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
House Party @ Powerhouse
Furniture, rugs, dancing with DJ Joshua D. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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 weekly drag show, with special guests and great music themes. May 11 is Queens in Space, with KaiKai Bee Michaels, Piranha, Madd Dogg 20/20, Johnny Rockitt, Loma Prietta, Gia and guest-star Ginger Minj. $15-$25. 10pm-3am (11:30pm show). 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Mother's Day Ball @ SOMArts
Drag ball with many prizes in multiple categories. No cover, paid tables available. 9pm-2am. 934 Brannan St. www.facebook.com/events/298368214158285/
Nitty Gritty @ Beaux
Josh Carmichael with DJ Salazer host the tattoo appreciation night. $10. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Nudie Nubies @ The Stud
Qtease burlesque show. 6pm-8pm.399 9th St. www.studsf.com
The Playground @ Club BNB, Oakland
Dance night at the popular hip hop and Latin club. $5-$15. 9pm to 3am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.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
Spring Gala @ InterContinental Hotel
SF Community Music Center's gala fundraiser honors Ambassador James C. Hormel and Michael P. Nguyen, with pianist Robin Sutherland. $350 and up. 6:30pm-9:30pm. 888 Howard St. www.sfcmc.org
Stallion @ Midnight Sun
DJ Bill Dupp, intimate dance floor, gogo cuties, all in the heart of the Castro. 8pm-2am. 4067 18th St. www.midnightsunsf.com
Writers With Drinks @ The Make Out Room
Charlie Jane Anders welcomes Mallory O'Meara, Kate Hope Day, Andrea Lawlor, Joanna Robinson. $5-$20. 7pm. 3225 22nd St. http://www.makeoutroom.com/
Ziggurat @ Oakland Museum of California
Festive fundraiser with auctions, food, specialty cocktails, access to the Queer California exhibit and live acts. $1000 and up. 6pm-9pm. 1000 Oak St. www.museumca.org
SUNDAY 12
Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The popular daytime party, where $10-$15 gets you all the beer you can drink, supporting worthy causes. 3pm-6pm. Aprocrypha, the dark goth drag show, follows, 7pm-12am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Beer, bears, food and DJed beats at the weekly fundraiser for various local charities. $15. 4pm-8pm. Weekly Game of Thrones viewing at 9pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
Beverage Benefit @ The Edge
Fundraiser and fun, with proceeds going to local nonprofits. $10. 4pm-7pm. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com
Big Gay Beer Bust @ The Cinch
Benefits and plenty of beer at the historic neighborhood bar. 3pm-7pm. 1723 Polk St. www.cinchsf.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
Bounce @ Lookout
Weekly dance and cavorting night with a view. $5. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Broadway Flipped @ Gate Theatre
42nd Street Moon's two nights of cabaret fundraiser shows, with multiple performers (Darlene Popovic, John Brown, Heather Orth and more), VIP seating with complimentary wine. $35-$75. 7:30pm. Also May 13. 215 Jackson St. www.42ndstmoon.org
Chest @ Powerhouse
Bare chest and nipple play happy hour. 4pm-9pm. 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 as dirty). 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Drag Brunch @ Hamburger Mary's
Tasty food, bottomless mimosas and drag shows with Kylie Minono, Patty McGroin and other talents. Seating 11am, show 12pm. Also Saturdays. 531 Castro St. www.hamburgermarys.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
Frightwig @ Oasis
Women's punk band performs. $10. 4pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Game Heaven @ Brewcade
Take a break from your burdens with a few rounds of video games and some specialty beers. No cover. 2200 Market St. www.brewcadesf.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
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
Renegade @ Atlas
The weekly cruisy semi-private party. 6pm-10pm. $5-$10. Now also Thursdays, 9pm-2am. 415 10th St. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2094886877491354/
Savoir Faire @ The Stud
80s dance party. 7pm-8pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The popular two-stepping line-dancing, not-just-country music night, with free lessons, celebrates its 21st anniversary; free admission. 5pm-10:30pm. Also Thursdays 6:30pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org
Sunday Brunch @ Thee Parkside
Bottomless Mimosas until 3pm at the fun rock-punk club. 1600 17th St. 252-1330. www.theeparkside.com
MONDAY 13
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
International Mondays @ Qbar
Enjoy world grooves all night. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com
Karaoke Night @ SF Eagle
Sing along, with host Beth Bicoastal, plus prizes, local celeb judges, and $2 draft beer. 8pm-12am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Karaoke Night @ Lookout
All-day songfest, 8pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Munro's at Midnight @ Midnight Sun
Drag night with Mercedez Munro. No cover. 10pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Opulence @ Beaux
Weekly dance night, with Jocques, DJs Tori, Twistmix and Andre. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Pillows @ Powerhouse
Glamamore's crafts and drag night. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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 14
Cock Shot @ Beaux
The weeknight party gets going with DJ Chad Bays. No cover. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Drag Bingo @ Club 1220, Walnut Creek
Holotta Tymes and Saki Samora cohost the East Bay game night. 7pm. 1220 Pine St., Walnut Creek. https://www.club1220.com/
Gaymer Night @ Midnight Sun
Weekly fun night of games (video, board and other) and cocktails. 8pm-12am. 4067 18th St. http://www.midnightsunsf.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
Karaoke Night @ The Stud
Sing For Your Life, with LaLa and Remi; no cover, plus raffle prize drawings. 8pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Karaoke Cocktails @ Ginger's
The new basement tribute to the old Ginger's Trois hosts weekly singing fun. 8pm-12am. 86 Hardie Place. https://www.gingers.bar/
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.
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
Vice Tuesdays @ Q Bar
Queer femmes and friends dance party with hip hop, Top 40 and throwbacks at the stylish intimate bar, with DJs Val G and Iris Triska. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com
WEDNESDAY 15
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. 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
Enjoy drinks at the intimate downstairs tribute to the original dive bar. Tue & Wed 6pm-9pm. Thu-Sat 5pm-2am. 86 Hardie Place.
Florence + The Machine @ Concord Pavilion
Pop musician and her band perform. $19-$400. 8pm. 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. http://www.pavilion-ca.org https://florenceandthemachine.net/
Follies & Dollies @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
Weekly drag show at the historic gay bar. 9:30pm-11:30pm. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com
Freeball Wednesdays @ The Cinch
Free pool and drink specials at the historic neighborhood bar. 8pm-1am. 1723 Polk St. www.cinchsf.com
Karaoke Night @ Club 1220, Walnut Creek
Sing along at the East Bar gay bar; dance nights on weekends, and drag shows, too. 9pm-1am. 1220 Pine St., Walnut Creek. https://www.club1220.com/
Laugh the Night Away @ Oasis
Comedy night with host Sergio Novoa, Ameera Nasser, Ruby Gill and others. $15-$20. 6pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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
Musical Wednesdays @ The Edge
Sing along to shows tunes on video, lip-synched, and live, at the Castro bar, with host Brian Kent; trivia contest, and prizes. 7pm-12am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
NSA @ Club OMG
Weekly underwear party at the intimate mid-Market nightclub. $1 well drinks for anyone in underwear from 9pm-10pm. 43 6th St. http://www.clubomgsf.com
Pan Dulce @ Beaux
Drag divas, gogo studs, DJed Latin grooves and drinks. 9pm-2am (free before 10:30pm). 2344 Market St. www.clubpapi.com www.beauxsf.com
Queeraoke @ El Rio
Midweek drag rave and vocal open mic, with Dulce de Leche, Rhani Nothingmore, Beth Bicoastal, Ginger Snap and guests. 10pm. 3158 Mission St. http://www.elriosf.com/
Shevil @ Powerhouse
Midweek drag fun. $5. 10pm-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 16
Dancing @ Badlands
The Castro bar's intimate dance floor and gogo guys, with drink specials. 9pm-2am. 4121 18th St. http://www.sfbadlands.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
Hoe is Life @ The Stud
Slutty party. $5-$10. 9pm-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
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
Latin Explosion @ Club 21
Latin beats, Lulu and Jacqueline's drag show, gogo hotties and a packed crowd. $10-$15. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. http://www.club21oakland.com/
Magic Masqerade Gala @ Gallery 308
Warhol's Factory is the theme for the venerable theatre company's annual gala, with dancing, cocktails, three-course dinner, live auction and multiple Andys! $500 and up. 6pm-11pm. Fort Mason Center, Bldg A, 2 Marina Blvd. www.magictheatre.org
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
Queens Read Celebrity Autobiographies @ Oasis
Second festive and hilarious night of dragsters reading excerpts from unintentionally campy celeb tell-alls, with Cruzin' d'Loo, Thee Pristine Condition, Roxy Cotton-Candy, Cristal Guysir, Intensive Claire and Carrie Fisher-Price; hosted by James J. Siegel. $20. 7pm. 289 11th St. www.sfoasis.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
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewings @ Area bars
Enjoy the popular drag show at Oasis, Midnight Sun and other bars. 9pm, weekly.
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
Rock bands play at the famed leather bar. $8. 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
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