On the Tab :: Dec. 11 - 18

How you prepare for a holiday can depend on your mood. To cheer you up, get some early ho ho hos at some of these spirited nightlife events.

Thursday, Dec. 11

American Football @ The Fillmore
The alt. pop trio performs their intimate polyrhythmic music. David Bazan opens. $25. 8pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. www.thefillmore.com

Beats Reality @ Trax
Resident DJs Jim Hopkins and Justime welcome guest DJs and play groovy tunes. Weekly, 9pm-2am. 1437 Haight St. 864-4213.

Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the weekly gogo-tastic night of sexy dudes shakin' their bulges and getting wet in their undies for $100 prize (contest at midnight), and dance beats spun by DJ DAMnation. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Club Yass @ City Nights
Frisco Robbie presents a new 18+ LGBT weekly night, with live sets by guest performers, DJ TwistMix, with a Latin room up front, gogo guys and gals. $10. 9:30-3am. 546-7938. www.sfclubs.com

Drag Queens on Ice @ Safeway Holiday Ice Rink, Union Square
The seventh annual ice skating party with drag stars Mutha Chucka, Holotta Tymes, BeBe Sweetbriar, several Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, MC Donna Sachet and many other talents; 8pm-9:30pm. Other festivities, including special events, continue thru Jan 19. $7-$11. Skate rentals $6. Powell St. at Geary. 781-2688. www.unionsquareicerink.com

Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose
Weekly event, with Latin music, half-off locker fees and Latin men, at the South Bay private men's bath house. $8-$39. Reg hours 24/7. 18+. 1010 The Alameda. (408) 275-1215. www.thewatergarden.com

Funny Fun @ Club 21, Oakland
New weekly LGBT and straight comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. $10. 8pm. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com

Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy cheap/free 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

Ho Ho Homo @ QBar
Thursday double drinks thru December (closed Christmas Day). No cover. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com

Mary Go Round @ Lookout
Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro and Holotta Tymes host the weekly night with DJ Philip Grasso, gogo guys, drink specials, and drag acts. 10pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

The Monster Show @ The Edge
Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys and hilarious fun. Dec. 11: a special Cyndi Lauper tribute night, with cast members from the Broadway touring musical Kinky Boots judging the kinky boots contest. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

My So-Called Night @ Beaux
Heklina hosts a new weekly '90s-themed video, dancin', drinkin' night, with VJs Jorge Terez and Becky Knox. 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

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org

Pan Dulce @ The Cafe
Amazingly hot Papi gogo guys, cheap drinks and fun DJed dance music. Free before 10pm. $5 til 2am. 2369 Market St. www.clubpapi.com www.cafesf.com

Pussy Party @ Beaux
Women's happy hour, with all-women music and live performances, 2 for 1 drinks, and no cover. 5pm-9am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Rock Fag @ Hole in the Wall
Enjoy hard rock and punk music from DJ Don Baird at the wonderfully divey SoMa bar. 12pm-2am. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com

Russ Lorenson @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The performer's ninth annual Christmas in San Francisco concert includes guest singers Carly Ozard and the 16-piece Kelly Park Big Band. $25-$40 ($20 food/drink min.) 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.ticketweb.com

Smashing Pumpkins @ The Warfield
Billy Corgan and Jeff Schroeder are joined by Mark Stoermer (The Killers' bassist) and Brak Wilk (Rage Against the Machine drummer) in a concert of the original band's music, and songs from the new CD, Monuments to an Elegy. $49.50-$60. 8pm. 982 Market St. www.smashingpumpkinsnexus.com www.thewarfieldtheatre.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
The intimate groovy retro disco night with tunes spun by DJ Bus Station John. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
The weekly live rock shows feature local and touring bands. 9pm-ish. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

VIP @ Club 21, Oakland?
Hip Hop, Top 40, and sexy Latin music; gogo dancers, appetizers, and special guest DJs. No cover before 11pm and just $5 after all night. Dancing 9pm-3am. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com

Friday, Dec. 12

Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
The musical comedy revue celebrates its 40th year with an ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, all in gigantic wigs. Special holiday-themed shows now through the New Year. $25-$160. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com

Dave Damiani @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
8pm.The LA-based singer performs with the No Vacancy Orchestra and guests Renee Olstead and Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr at a special Frank Sinatra tribute concert. $25-$40. 8pm. ($20 food/drink min.) Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.ticketweb.com

Friday Night @ de Young Museum
Nightlife events at the museum take on different themes. Free/reduced admission. 6pm-8:45pm. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. www.deyoung.famsf.org

La Gente, Planet Booty, Babii Cris @ Elbo Room
Three fun soul funk bands perform at the nightclub doomed for demolition. Enjoy it while you can! $12. 9:30pm-1:45am. 647 Valencia St. www.PlanetBooty.org www.elbo.com

Happy Friday @ Midnight Sun
The popular video bar ends each work week with gogo guys (starting at 9pm) and drink specials. Check out the new expanded front lounge, with a window view. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

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

Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Saturday, Dec. 13

Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon
Beer only $8 until you bust. 4pm-8pm. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com

Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The classic leather bar's most popular Sunday daytime event now also takes place on Saturdays! 3pm-6pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
Celebrate eleven years of the weekly mash-up dance night, with resident DJs Adrian & Mysterious D. No matter the theme, a mixed fun good time's assured. $8-$15. 9pm-3am. 21+. 375 11th St. at Harrison. www.BootieSF.com www.DNAlounge.com

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
DJed tunes, gogo hotties, drag shows, drink specials, all at Oakland's premiere Latin nightclub and weekly cowboy night. $10-$15. Dancing 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com

Club Rimshot @ Club BNB, Oakland
Get groovin' at the weekly hip hop and R&B night at their new location. $8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. www.bench-and-bar.com

Daddy @ Powerhouse
Daddys, boys, leather and gear, Bare Chest Calendar men, Scout the Bootblack shines you up, gogo daddies get down, drink specials, DJ Juan, and adorable host Andy Cross. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Diego Gomez @ Spike's Coffee
Artists reception and quickie sale of small works by the fabulous local painter, multimedia artist, actor and drag artist. 6pm-7pm. Show thru Dec. 15. 4117 19th St. at Castro. www.designnurd.blogspot.com www.spikescoffee.com

Frolic @ The Stud
The fun monthly furry night (2nd Saturdays) returns, with resident house-dance DJ NeonBunny, plus guests. Animal fursuits and costumes encouraged, but not required. $3-$7. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.neonbunny.com/frolic
Pound Puppy!
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Pound Puppy @ Eagle Tavern
The monthly canine caper-filled fun returns, with hosts Blake and Jorge, DJs Taco Tuesday and Chipmint, trims by barber Tony DiCaro, and drool-worthy (or drooling?) gogo pups. $8. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Resilient @ Truck
Winter party (blue and white theme) for the free social event for HIV+ guys and their friends, with DJ Sergio Fedasz, iPad mini raffle, 5pm-9pm. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.com

ShangriLa @ The EndUp
The Gaysian fun night (twice monthly) take son Star Trek, with host Jezebel Patel, Miss Gay San Francisco 2013, with DJs Byron Bonsall and Daniel Mendez for an after hours set. $10-$20. 10pm-6am. 6th St. at Harrison. www.theendup.com

Tovah Feldshuh @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The Acclaimed Broadway, film and television singer-actress performs Tovah: Out of her Mind!, a comic character performance of music ranging from Gershwin to Judy Collins. $45-$60. 7pm. Also Dec 14, 7pm. ($20 food/drink min.) Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.ticketweb.com

Sunday, Dec. 14

Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
The ursine crowd converges for beer and fun. 4pm-8pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The classic leather bar's most popular Sunday daytime event in town draws the menfolk. 3pm-6pm. Now also on Saturdays! 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Beer Bust @ SF Mix
The popular Castro bar hosts its weekly softball team beer bust fundraiser. 3pm-7pm. 4086 18th St. 431-8616. www.sfmixbar.com

Big Top @ Beaux
Joshua J.'s homo disco circus night returns, now weekly, with guest DJs and performers, hotty gogo guys and drink specials. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.BeauxSF.com

Brunch @ Hi Tops
Enjoy crunchy sandwiches and mimosas, among other menu items, at the popular sports bar. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Brunch Sundays @ Balancoire
Weekly live music shows with various acts, along with brunch, mimosas, champagne and more, at the stylish nightclub and restaurant. 2565 Mission St. at 21st. 920-0577. www.balancoiresf.com

Charles Phoenix @ Empress of China
Enjoy Chinese food downstairs (at the soon-to-be closed restaurant) before the LA-based king of kitsch shares slideshow pics of campy cuisine, vintage food, housewares and decor; presented by Peaches Christ. Cocktails available. $30-$35. 6pm & 9pm. 838 Grant Ave. Floor 5. www.charlesphoenix.com www.peacheschrist.com

GlamaZone @ The Cafe
Pollo del Mar's weekly drag shows takes on different themes with a comic edge. 8:30-11:30pm. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Ho Ho Holiday Comedy @ Pa'ina Lounge/Restaurant
Enjoy food and drinks as Charlie Ballard welcomes a slew of hilarious comics: Demar Randy, Anthony Guzman, Pete Munoz, Carrie Avritt, Emily Epstein White and Brad Loekle. Bring new unwrapped toys to donate and get in free. $10. 7pm. 2-item min. 1865 Post St. at Webster. 829-2642. www.painasf.com

Holiday Ball @ Space 550
Sundance Saloon's annual toy drive and country-western two-stepping party returns; bring a new unwrapped toy to donate and get $3 off admission. $5-$8. 5pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org

Jock @ The Lookout
The weekly jock-ular fun continues, with special sports team fundraisers. 3pm-7pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Liquid Brunch @ Beaux
No cover, no food, just drinks (Mimosas, Bloody Marys, etc.) and music. 2pm-9pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Norman Vane @ Martuni's
Holiday music and madness as Norman Vane returns with special guest star Dyan McBride and Joe Wicht (aka Trauma Flintstone) on piano. $9. 7pm. 4 Valencia Street at Market.

Salsa Sundays @ El Rio
Salsa dancing for LGBT folks and friends, with live merengue and cumbia bands; tapas and donations that support local causes. 2nd & 4th Sundays. 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The popular twice-weekly country-western dance night includes line-dancing, two-stepping and lessons. $5. 6:30-10:30pm. Also Thursdays 6:30pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. at Industrial. www.sundancesaloon.org

Sunday's a Drag @ Starlight Room
Donna Sachet hosts the weekly fabulous brunch and drag show. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 395-8595. www.starlightroomsf.com

Twang Sundays @ Thee Parkside
Americana-folk-rockabilly bands Carolyn Mark, Feral and Heartache Sisters perform. No cover. 4pm-7pm. 1600 17th St. www.theeparkside.com

Monday, Dec. 15

Cock and Bull Mondays @ Hole in the Wall Saloon
Specials on drinks made with Cock and Bull ginger ale (Jack and Cock, Russian Mule, and more). 8pm-closing. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com

Drag Mondays @ The Cafe
Dec. 15: Gia Gunn from RuPaul's Drag Race season 6. Mahlae Balenciaga and DJ Kidd Sysko's weekly drag and dance night, 2014's last of the year. 9pm-1am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Epic Karaoke @ White Horse, Oakland
Mondays and Tuesdays popular weekly sing-along night. No cover. 8:30pm-1am. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com

Irish Dance Night @ Starry Plough, Berkeley
Weekly dance lessons and live music at the pub-restaurant, hosted by John Slaymaker. $5. 7pm. 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. www.thestarryplough.com

Karaoke @ The Lookout
Paul K hosts the amateur singing night. 8pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

Mahogany Mondays @ Midnight Sun
Honey Mahogany's weekly drag and musical talent show starts around 10pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Monday Musicals @ The Edge
The casts of local and visiting musicals often pop in to perform at the popular Castro bar's musical theatre night. Dec. 15, cast members from the touring production of Kinky Boots! 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Name That Beat @ Toad Hall
BeBe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly musical trivia challenge and drag show. 8:30-11:30pm. 4146 18th St. at Castro. www.toadhallbar.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

Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni's
Sing-along night with talented locals, and charming accompanist Joe Wicht (aka Trauma Flintstone). 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com

Underwear Night @ 440
Strip down to your skivvies at popular men's night. 9pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Block Party @ Midnight Sun
Weekly screenings of music videos, concert footage, interviews and more, of popular pop stars. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Bombshell Betty & Her Burlesqueteers @ Elbo Room
The weekly burlesque show of women dancers shaking their bonbons includes live music. $10. 9pm. 647 Valencia St. 552-7788. www.elbo.com

Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's
Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. Dec. 2; Thai Rivera headlines. one-drink or menu item minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com

Gay Skate Night @ Church on 8 Wheels
LGBT night at the former Sacred Heart Church-turned disco roller skate party space, hosted by John D. Miles, the "Godfather of Skate." Actually, every night is gay-friendly, including Saturday's Black Rock night (Burning Man garb encouraged). Also Wed, Thu, 7pm-10pm. Sat afternoon sessions 1pm-2:30pm and 3pm-5:30pm. $10. Kids 12 and under $5. Skate rentals $5. 554 Fillmore St at Fell. www.churchof8wheels.com

Ink & Metal @ Powerhouse
Show off your tattoos and piercings at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Meow Mix @ The Stud
The weekly themed variety cabaret showcases new and unusual talents; MC Ferosha Titties. $3-$7. Show at 11pm. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com

Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Strip down at the strip joint while onstage strippers entertain. $20 includes refreshments. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Piano Bar @ Beaux
Singer extraordinaire Jason Brock hosts the weekly night, with your talented host -and even you- singing. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Showdown @ Folsom Foundry
Weekly game night for board and electronic gamers at the warehouse multi-purpose nightclub. 21+. 6pm-12am. 1425 Folsom St. www.showdownesports.com

Switch @ Q Bar
Weekly women's night at the stylish intimate bar. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com

Trivia Night @ Hi Tops
Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Wednesday, Dec. 17

Alaska's Blue Christmas @ Verdi Club
Alaska Thunderfuck (RuPaul's Drag Race ) and Handsome Jeremy perform the music/comedy "saddest Christmas ever." $22.50-$35. 7pm & 10pm. 2424 Mariposa St. www.verdiclub.net

B.O.O.B.S. @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The Busty, Outrageous, Over-the-Top, Broads, Singin' trio perform their comic music holiday show Unwrapped for the Holidays. $15. 7pm. ($20 food/drink min.) Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.ticketweb.com

Bondage a GoGo @ Cat Club
The (mostly straight) kinky weekly dance night, where fetish gear is welcome; DJs Damon and Tomas Diablo play electro, goth, industrial, etc. 9:30pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom St. www.bondage-a-go-go.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

Bromance @ Beaux
DJ Kidd Sysko spins tunes for the bro-tastic midweek night, with $2 beer pitchers, beer pong, $1 shots served by undie-clad guys. It's like a frat house without the closet cases. 8:30-10pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Dare 2 Bare @ Club OMG
New weekly underwear night includes free clothes check, no cover, and drink specials. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Good Times @ Bench and Bar, 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

Miss Kitty's Trivia Night @ Wild Side West
The weekly fun night at the Bernal Heights bar includes prizes, hosted by Kitty Tapata. No cover. 7pm-10pm. 424 Cortland St. 647-3099. www.wildsidewest.com

Open Mic/Comedy @ SF Eagle
Kollin Holts hosts the new weekly comedy and open mic talent night. 6pm-8pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Rainbow Skate @ Redwood Roller Rink
Weekly LGBT and friends skate night, with groovy disco music and themed events. $9. 8pm-10:30pm. 1303 Main Street, Redwood City. www.rainbowskate.net www.facebook.com/rainbowskating/

Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio
Women's burlesque show performs each Wed & Fri. Karaoke follows. $5-$10. 7pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Rookies Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Watch newbies get nude, or compete yourself for a $200 prize. Audience picks the winner. $20. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

So You Think You Can Gogo? @ Toad Hall
The weekly dancing competition for gogo wannabes. 9pm. cash prizes, $2 well drinks (2 for 1 happy hour til 9pm). Show at 9pm. 4146 18th St. www.toadhallbar.com

Trivia Night @ Harvey's
BeBe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly night of trivia quizzes and fun and prizes; no cover. 8pm-1pm. 500 Castro St. 431-4278. www.harveyssf.com

Way Back @ Midnight Sun
Weekly screenings of vintage music videos and retro drink prices. Check out the new expanded front window lounge. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Wooden Nickel Wednesday @ 440
Buy a drink and get a wooden nickle good for another. 12pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com

Wrangler Wednesday @ Rainbow Cattle Company, Guerneville
The Russian River bar's country music night attracts cowboys and those who like to ride 'em. 8pm-1am. 16220 Main St., Guerneville. (707) 869-0206. www.queersteer.com

Thursday, Dec. 18

Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the weekly gogo-tastic night of sexy dudes shakin' their bulges and getting wet in their undies for $100 prize (with a contest at midnight), and dance beats spun by DJ DAMnation. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Full Glitz @ The Stud
Mahlae Balenciaga hosts a drag holiday pageant with performances by Raya Light, Sugah Betes, Kegel Kater, Velveeta WhoreMel, Veruca BathSalts and Miss Rahni Nothing More. Proceeds raise funds for Michael Phillis' upcoming bizarre camp pageant show. $10. 9pm-12am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Funny Fun @ Club 21, Oakland
LGBT comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. $10. 8pm. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com

Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy cheap whiskey shots from jock-strapped hotties and sexy sports videos at the popular new sports bar. 10pm-2am. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Ho Ho Homo @ QBar
Thursday double drinks thru December (closed Christmas Day). No cover. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com

Jackie Beat: On Ice @ Verdi Club
LA's ascerbic darkly hilarious drag queen returns for a night of sacrilegious holiday camp. $25. 8pm. 2424 Mariposa St. www.verdiclub.net

The Monster Show @ The Edge
Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys. Dec. 18: Monster Rock/Seattle Sound tribute night (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, etc.). $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Night at the Jewseum @ Contemporary Jewish Museum
The band Light performs at this food, cocktails and games event. $5. 21+. 6pm-9pm. 736 Mission St. 655-7881. www.thecjm.org

Pan Dulce @ The Cafe
Enjoy amazingly hot Papi gogo guys, cheap drinks and fun DJed dance music. Free before 10pm. $5 til 2am. 2369 Market St. www.clubpapi.com www.cafesf.com

Pussy Party @ Beaux
Women's happy hour, with all-women music and live performances, 2 for 1 drinks, and no cover. 5pm-9am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Sharon McNight @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The veteran cabaret singer performs her popular music and comedy show, Twisted Xmas: A Druid's View of the Holidays . $25-$40. 8pm. Also Dec. 27, 8pm. ($20 food/drink min.) Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.ticketweb.com

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The popular twice-weekly country-western dance night includes line-dancing, two-stepping and lessons. $5. 6:30-10:30pm. Also Sundays 5pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. at Industrial. www.sundancesaloon.org

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
Retro disco tunes and a fun diverse crowd, each Thursday; now in its tenth year! $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

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