Nightlife Events June 27-July 4, 2019

Events Editor READ TIME: 24 MIN.

From Pride devotion to Americana explosions, this dual holiday week is packed with sparkly fun. Bars and nightclubs will be busy, so get your tickets early wherever possible.

THURSDAY 27
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

High Tide Pride Boat Party @ SF Bay
Do the Bay and Hornblower's nautical party cruises around the bay, with DJed grooves, drag acts, cocktails and nibblies. $30-$45. 5:30pm-9pm. Pier 3. http://gay.dothebay.com/high-tide-pride-boat-party-san-francisco

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

Liberace and Liza @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
David Safferrt and Jillian Snow Harris return with their witty wacky nostalgic cabaret tribute to the glam costume pianist and Liza Minnelli. $30-$60 ($20 food/drink min.). 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinssf.com

Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
Four-year anniversary of the reading & musician series hosted by James J. Siegel, with Mark Abramson, Michael Tod Edgerton, Heather June Gibbons, Nazelah Jamison, and musical guest Emily Zisman. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.

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

Love Is Gay Tour @ Ivy Room, Honey Hive Gallery
Lucy & La Mer, Wasi and Polartropica perform queer fun songs! June 27, 8pm, $10. 860 San Pablo Ave., Albany www.ivyroom.com June 28, 6:30pm, 4117 Judah St. June 29, 5pm, Knockout Bar, 3223 Mission St. www.isawwasi.com/

Martini Thursdays @ Trax
The Haight gay bar offers cheap gin & vodka cocktails. 1437 Haight St. http://www.traxbarsf.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

Mr. S 40th Anniversary @ SF Oasis
Slip into Pride Weekend with the Mr. S Leather Crew. Help celebrate 40 years in San Francisco. One lucky guest will win a $1500 shopping spree to the shop plus a bunch of other fun prizes. No cover. 21+ with ID. 298 11th St., 9pm-2am. www.mr-s-leather.com

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Parties at the fascinating spacious nature and science exhibits; June 27, Heklina hosts the annual Pride party. $12-$15. 6pm-10pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.calacademy.org

Pelvic Thrust @ Lone Star Saloon
Metalbob and Bulldog Mike DJ metal rock. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Polka Dot Prom @ The Stud
DJs Junkyard, Marke B, Bobby, Siobhan Aluvalot and John Fucking Cartwright DJ the revival of a historic theme night; polka dot attire! $5-$10. 8pm-2am. 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

Sex and the City Live @ Oasis
The comic drag parody performances of scripts from the hit HBO show about four Manhattan women, adapted by and starring D'Arcy Drollinger. $27-$50. Thu-Sat 7pm thru July 13. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The popular two-stepping line-dancing, not-just-country music night, with free lessons. $5. 6:30pm-10:30pm. special Pride weekend night (see June 29) Also Sundays 5pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org

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 28
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

Bearracuda @ Folsom Foundry
The big guys' Pride party and underwear dance night, with DJs Steve Sherwood and Ryan Jones. $20-$60. 9pm-3am. 1425 Folsom St. www.bearracuda.com

Beards & Booze @ The Edge
Beers, bears, cubs, snacks and grooves. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com

Big Boy @ Lone Star Saloon
DJ Boyshapedbox spins at the bear bar party. $5. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

La Bomba Latina @ Club OMG
Drag show with DJ Jaffeth. $5. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Branden & James @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The vocal and cello duo, who happen to be married, perform classical-styled pop favorites. $40-$70 ($20 food/drink min.). 8pm. Also June 29. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinssf.com

Carly Rae Jepson @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
The pop singer performs; St. Lucia and Mansionair open. $50. 7:30pm. Civic Center. www.apeconcerts.com

Burlesque Cabaret @ Pause Wine Bar
Women burlesque performers at the wine bar. $15-$50. 7:30pm. 1666 Market St. www.redhotsburlesque.com

Coming Out Party @ Hotel Zetta
DoTheBay's gay event with DJs Holographic and Adam Kraft, drag acts, Gay Beach beer. 6pm-9pm. 55 5th St. www.dothebay.com

Drag Alive @ The Stud
Variety show with drag, burlesque and more. 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 gay bar's weekly event. 9pm-2am. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com

First Friday @ The Stud
Lesbian, queers & pals' dance party with hip hop, Top 40 grooves. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Friday Nights @ Oakland Museum
Early evening weekly parties coordinated with Queer California: Untold Stories, a multimedia exhibition documenting California LGBT lives, with contemporary artwork, rare historical materials, film, photography, sculpture; thru Aug. 11. Free/$15. 5pm-9pm. 1000 Oak St. http://museumca.org/

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

GAMeBoi SF @ Rickshaw Stop
Pride edition of the gay Asian K-pop hiphop dance party. $8-$25. 9:30pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.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 Pride @ SF Eagle
Bears and cubs and otters, oh my!, with DJ Matt Consola. $8. 9pm-2am, free before 10pm in full gear. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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

Heat Pride @ Great Northern
Tony Moran and Dani Toro DJ the Pride circuit dance party. $15-$90. 10pm-4am. 119 Utah St. https://www.thegreatnorthernsf.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

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

The Maze @ Atlas
Sexy cruisy low-light party; No rainbows, no dance floor, no screaming, no jello shots. $12-$25. 10pm-3am. 415 10th St. www.atlas-sf.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

Piano Bar @ Martuni's
Musician extraordinaire Joe Wicht leads tasteful sing-along selections. 5:30-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St.

Pound Puppy @ The Stud
Doc Sleep DJs the dance night. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Queer Singles Night @ Manny's
Enjoy drinks and meet-ups at the politically-charged mixed bar/caf�. Free/RSVP. 6pm-8pm. 3092 16th St. www.welcometomannys.com/

Rose & Javi @ Trax
The Haight gay bar's weekly music video and cocktails night. 9pm-1am. 1437 Haight St. http://www.traxbarsf.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

Steam @ Powerhouse
Near-bathhouse fun with towel-clad gogos, Steamworks goodies and sexy DJed grooves by Bezier. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

(Sub)Mission: Cocktails & Comedy @ The Armory Club
Weekly stand-up comedy show in the basement of the SF Armory Club; grab a craft cocktail from the bar upstairs and prepare for a night of laughter with the right amount of kink. Doors open at 6:30. $15, 1799 Mission St., Shows start at 7pm and 9pm. (not wheelchair accessible) https://bit.ly/2IdEVj8.

Taboo @ Oasis
Pride edition of the dance party, with a neon theme, DJ Chad Bays, hosts and hostesses Carnie Asada, Liam Ocean, Suliman Nawid and others. $10-$15. 10pm-3am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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 29
Afterglow @ Space 550
Comfort & Joy's annual colorful dance party; blacklight glowy dance floor fun with multiple DJs (Stanley Frank, Neco D, Ruben Mancias, Steve Fabus and more); live show with Jesse Escalante (1am), playspace, too! Limited $80 door sales, $40 after 1am. 10pm-6am. 550 Barneveld St. http://afterglow2019.eventbrite.com

AsQew @ Driftwood
Pride weekend party at the SoMa stray bar, with DJ DavO. 8pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.driftwoodbarsf.com

Bear Pride @ Lone Star Saloon
Marco Morena spins grooves at the bear bar. $5. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.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

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

Gayer Things @ Rickshaw Stop
Stranger Things-themed party for the gays; synth, house, retro '80s mix with DJs Todo Mio and Honeycutts; costumes encouraged. $10-$30. 9:30pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.com

The Grateful Dad @ Lone Star Saloon
DJs Brd, Ben Stefonix and Bryan Hughes spin. $7. 2pm-9pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Honeys & Hotsauce @ Jolene's
Two-year anniversary of the sizzling womens' night. 10pm-2am. 2700 16th St. at Harrison. http://jolenessf.com/

Hot Pants @ The Stud
Womens dance night with DJs Chelsea Starr, Campbell, China G, and Miss Pop. $10-$20. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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. June 29 with guest Silky Nutmeg Ganache, plus Elsa Touche, Miss Shugana, Madd Dogg 20/20, Sassi Fran and Tito. $20-$30. 10pm-3am (11:30pm show). 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Napa, Sonoma Pride @ Various Venues
Enjoy dances, cookouts, park parties, drag shows, youth dances, art shows and more; most Saturdays, Sundays thru June 28. www.NapaSonomaPride.org

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

Nuttin' Butt Pride @ Club Six
Sex and dance event porn actors, drag queens, stand-up comics, and more than a dozen DJs playing in three rooms, with performance by Armond Rizzo and Julius Caeser; blacklight room, BYO toys, lube, glitter, whatever; clothes check available. $25-$40. 9pm-3am. 60 6th St. www.nuttinbuttfunn.com

Onyx @ Powerhouse
Leather men of color and friends happy hour. 5pm-9pm. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Papi Pride @ Roccapulco
Club Papi's Pride dance party includes hot gogos, hosts Ms. Lola & Kimora Blac, a performance by Ninel Conde. $20. 9:30pm-3am. 3140 Mission St. www.clubpapi.com

Pink Block @ Great Northern
Daytime outdoor party with DJs Hercules & Love Affair, Poolside, Juanita MORE!, Carlos Souffront, Analog Soul, Trax Only, Brian Urmanita and many more. $20-$50. 12pm-9pm. 119 Utah St. www.thegreatnorthernsf.com

Pink Mammoth @ Mezzanine
7th annual outdoor block party (12pm-10pm) and evening dance (9pm-3am) with DJs David Harness Distrikt, Dusty Rhino, Opulent temple, Discopolis and more. $20-$50. 444 Jessie St. www.mezzaninesf.com

Pitchers & Catchers @ Pilsner Inn
Pride T-dance at the fave gay sports bar, with drag acts Ferosha Titties, Llano River Blue, Franzia Kafka, Maria Konner and more, with DJs Dank. No cover. 6pm-10pm. 225 Church St. http://www.pilsnerinn.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

Pride Brunch @ Curio Bar
Dine and drink as divas and drags perform, including Trixxie Carr, Adam Kraft, Suppositori Spelling and Masha. 10am-3pm. Valencia St. http://curiobarsf.com/

Qtease @ The Stud
Nudie Nubies SF and The Black Manifest's male strip, burlesque and amateur night. 6pm-8pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Rogue @ SF Eagle
Fetish pride night. 9pm-2am, free before 10pm in full gear. 398 12th St. 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

Sex Work is Gay @ Caf� Du Nord
Bands Copyslut, El Primo Inocente, Kooleidescope, Salami Rose, Joe Louis and DJ Freddie Fiers, plus comic Reiko Rasch perform at a benefit for Homeless Youth Alliance. $13-$20. 8pm. 2174 Market St. https://swedishamericanhall.com/cafe-du-nord

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

Sundance Saloon @ Women's Bldg
Pre-Pride Country-Western dance night with line-dancing and two-stepping fun. $10. 7:30pm-11pm. 3543 18th St. Also June 30 during Civic Center celebrations, Golden Gate near Larkin. 1pm-5pm. www.sundancesaloon.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

Underwear Party @ Atlas
Strip down with pride at the cruisy semi-private club, with groovy tunes, gogos and a runway show. $14-$25. 10pm-2am. 415 10th St. www.atlas-sf.com

Walt Whitman Celebration @ Dada Bar
Music and readings to honor the gay poet, with Conspiracy of Beards, actors Greg Meyer, Dixon Phillips, Danielle Thys, Steven Winn, and Whitman emulator Ryan Hayes. Special guests include Kathleen Antonia, Peter Maravelis, and poet Mason J. Musical with Anne Goess (violin) and Michael Irwin (banjo). 6pm-9pm. Mechanics' Building, 65 Post St. www.dadasf.com

Wild Things @ Public Works
Dyke March after-party for dykes, women and their cool pals, with DJs Lezlee, Lady Tragik, Namaste Shawty. $20-$35. 7pm-2am. 161 Erie St. https://publicsf.com/

SUNDAY 30
Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The popular daytime party, where $10-$15 gets you all the beer you can drink, supporting worthy causes. 3pm-6pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Enjoy beer, bears, food and DJed beats at the weekly fundraiser for various local charities. $15. 4pm-8pm. 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

Day Dreamin'@ Lone Star Saloon
DJs Dreamcast and Marcos Moreno; Sundies at 10pm with DJ Jim Hopkins. $5. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.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

Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
DJ Bus Station John disco-licious Pride edition T-dance. $7-$10. 7pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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

Gigante @ Qbar
Frisco Robbie spins Latin and Hip-Hop grooves. $5. 9pm-2am (weekly beer bust 2pm-9pm). 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com

Hard French @ Mezzanine
Annual Pride dance party with Book of Love performing, plus DJs Josh Cheon, Brown Amy, Carnita, B-Side Boogie. $25-$35. 3pm-11pm. 444 Jessie St. https://mezzaninesf.com

Hot Tea @ City Nights
DJs Dan Slater, Kitty Glitter and Eli Seda play at Cecil Russell's third annual Pride T-dance. $15-$90. 6pm-12am. 715 Harrison St. www.glosspresents.com

Jock @ The Lookout
Enjoy the weekly jock-ular fun, with DJed dance music at sports team fundraisers. 12pm-1am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Juanita MORE! Pride @ Jones
The popular celebrated Pride event; cash-only at the door or at participating retail venues; proceeds benefit the GLBT Historical Society. $50. 12pm-7pm. 620 Jones St. www.juanitamore.com

Mighty Real @ Great Northern
Huge Pride after-party with DJs Kerri Chandler, David Harness, Homero Espinosa, plus Go Bang!'s Steve Fabus and Sergio Fedasz. $10-$40. 6pm-12am. 119 Utah St. www.thegreatnorthernsf.com

Pride Party @ Oasis
Rooftop bar, kiddy pool and escape from Pride overload. 1pm-6pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Pride Sunday @ The Stud
Ten parties in 12 hours, with multiple DJs and performers. 2pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Pride Tea Dance @ Pilsner Inn
Dance it up at the neighbhoorhood sports bar, with DJs Dank and Dingbat. No cover. 3pm-7pm. 225 Church St. www.pilsnerinn.com

Pride Viewing Party @ Equinox SF
Academy of Friends hosts its annual festive cocktail party with a birds' eye view of the parade, open bar, food and treats, DJ St. John and gift bags. $100-$1,200. 10am-4:30pm. 747 Market St. www.academyoffriends.org

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. www.atlas-sf.com

San Francisco Pride @ Civic Center, Market Street
The annual march and celebration includes 100s of contingents in the parade (grandstand seating $40, also ASL interpretation and accessible sections at United Nations Plaza), multiple DJed dance areas around Civic Center, business and nonprofit booths, food, drinks and on the mainstage, Amara La Negra, Pansy Division, Big Dipper, Cheer SF, and many more; hosts Sister Roma and Honey Mahogany. Also, June 30 VIP party inside City Hall rotunda features food, drinks, and entertainers on the scenic staircase ($65-$85). Saturday mainstage Pride as well, with cohosts Persia and Yves Saint Croissant. Gate donations. Both days 11am-6pm. www.sfpride.org

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 1
Chrysta Bell @ The Chapel
The New Wave-influenced pop singer-performer and actor (Twin Peaks) brings her dazzling multimedia concert to the mission venue; Amy Shiels opens. $15-$18. 8pm. 777 Valencia St. www.chrystabell.com www.thechapelsf.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

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

Vamp @ Beaux
Women's night with a sultry vampire theme; goth, red & black, lingerie attire welcome but not required; bondage and BDSM demos, too. DJs Olga T and Jayne Grey. $5-$15. 8pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

TUESDAY 2
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.

TnT with the Meme Boys @ Powerhouse
Travis, Traci and Tyler cohost the game night. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Trivia Night @ Hi Tops
Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar. $5. 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 3
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.

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/

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 at the Hump Day fiesta 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/

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 4
After Dark @ Exploratorium
Pride edition of the museum party; enjoy cocktails and science demos at the hands-on museum (Tactile dome evening hours Fri & Sat, weekly 6:15 and 7:30pm.) $20. Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green St). www.exploratorium.edu/

Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
Celebrate July 4 with beers and a bang. $15 include all you cand rink, plsu food. 3pm-6pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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/

Dee's Keys @ Beaux
Weekly live piano and open mic night with Dee Sepncer. 4pm-8pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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

Independence Day Sail @ Port of Oakland
Enjoy an afternoon cocktail party aboard FDR's presidential vessel, the USS Potomac, with The Speakeasy cast and Dixieland musicians, open bar and food. $150. 12:30pm-4pm. 540 Water St, Jack London Square, Oakland. www.thespeakeasysf.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

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/

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

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

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. July 4: Three Day Stubble, Glands of External Secretion and Robert Dayton as The Canadian Romantic. $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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by Events Editor

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