On the Tab :: April 16 - 23

"Are you goin' out tonight?" "Where are we going?" What's happening?" Sift through the echo chamber of wondering where to go, why to go, and how to get there, and just go.

Thursday, April 16

Brandon Flowers @ Rickshaw Stop
The Killers front man performs/DJs at PopScene's 20th anniversary gala. $40-$45. 8:30pm. 155 Fell St. at Van Ness Ave. www.rickshawstop.com

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

Fauxgirls @ Infusion Lounge
Classic drag show with Victoria Secret, Alexandria, Chanel, Mini Minerva, Kipper, Ruby LeBrowne, and Lulu Ramirez. No cover. 8pm; dinner seating 7pm. 124 Ellis St. 421-8700. www.fauxgirls.com www.infusionlounge-sf.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

Full Frontal Comedy @ Lookout
Enjoy a night of comedy (3rd Thursdays) at the fundraiser for #berobin, with Paco Romane, Karinda Dobbins cohosts Yuri Kagan and Valeria Branch, and other guests. $5. 8pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.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/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

Karaoke Night @ Club BnB, Oakland
Sing your heart out at the free lively night. 8pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.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
The dearly missed Cookie Dough's weekly drag show continues, with gogo guys and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

My So-Called Night @ Beaux
Carnie Asada hosts a new 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

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

Queer Fashion Week @ Various Venues
Enjoy fashion shows of works by more than 20 LGBTQ designers, with exhibits, shows, sales, parties and live performances. Thru April 19. (See page 31). www.queerfashionweek.com

Spring Gala @ Exploratorium
The VIP dinner ($500 and up, 6pm-9pm) and after-party ($150-$350; 9pm-12am), turn the museum into a nightclub. Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St. 528-4385. www.exploratorium.edu

Steve Tyrell @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The Grammy-winning vocalist performs in a special two-week engagement at the elegant intimate cabaret nightclub. $35. 8pm. Thu & Fri 8pm. Sat & Sun 7pm. Thru April 19. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.stevetyrell.com www.ticketweb.com

That '70s Ho @ Oasis
Benefit for Anna Conda, with performances by Frieda Laye, Phatima, intenchanelJ, Joie De Vivre, Dam Dyke, Ferosha Titties, Hoku Mama Swamp, and Pristine Condition with DJ Muthachucka $5 and up. 7:30pm. Followed by Sexitude, D'Arcy Drollinger's aerobic dance cocktail combo (9pm). 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Thirsty Thursdays @ The Cafe
Drink specials, Top 40, gogo studs and no cover. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Disco guru DJ Bus Station John spins grooves at the intimate retro music night. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.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, April 17

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. $25-$160. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com

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

Dr. Zebrovski's Public Prophesy @ Oasis
The wacky "dance psychic from the 13th dimension" returns to our plain for a night of cabaret oddities, with Nahid Elgadi, Baruch Porras-Hernandez and Kevin Seaman, La Chica Boom, Lil Miss Hot Mess and musical guest Major Arcana. $14.99. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

The Flamin' Groovies @ The Chapel
The funk rock band performs their entire new album Shake Some Action, with guest Kelley Stoltz. $20-$22. 9pm. 777 Valencia St. www.thechapelsf.com

Happy Friday @ Midnight Sun
The popular video bar ends each work week with gogo guys (starting at 9pm) and drink specials. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Hardbox @ Powerhouse
Gehno Aviance Sanchez' manly night at the cruisy SoMa bar; them is boxing, so bring your boxing, boxer shorts and gloves or sports gear for a free drink, prizes. Kapow! Grooves by Gehno and Guy Ruben. $5 door goes to AIDS LifeCycle Team Magnet. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
The festive gogo-filled dance club, with host Lulu, features Latin pop dance hits with DJs Speedy Douglas Romero and Fabricio; no cover before 10pm. Enjoy the club's new third dance floor. $6-$12. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.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

Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio
The saucy women's burlesque revue's weekend show; different musical guests each week. $10. 7:30pm. 3158 Mission St. 672-4735. Also Wed nights at Oasis. www.redhotsburlesque.com www.elriosf.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

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

Swagger Like Us @ Oasis
The queer hip hop dance night is graced by the Bay Area return of Big Dipper, plus DJs Davo & boy_friend. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Uhaul @ Beatbox
Women's dance night (3rd Fridays) is themed "Emoji Costume Party" with DJs Jibbz and China G at the Bestie-winning SoMa club. $10. 9pm-2am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Saturday, April 18

21st Anniversary @ Hole in the Wall
The funky gun gay biker-style bar celebrates becoming "legal." All day specials. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com

After Dark @ Exploratorium
The adult party at the touch-and-experience science museum this time showcases Off the Screen: The Joshua Light Show with Linda Perhacs and Julia Holter: live groovy music and a trippy projected liquid light show. $15-$20. 8pm. Pier 15 at Embaracdero. www.exploratorium.edu

Bearracuda @ Beatbox
The husky manly set dances it up and strips down at Underwear Night, with DJs John LePage and Medic, at the Bestie-winning club (Best Dance Floor). $10. 10pm-3am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Beatpig @ Powerhouse
Walter, Juanita and Side Kick's monthly event gets leathery with grit and glamour. $5 benefits the Transgender Law Center. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

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

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. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Cocktailgate @ Truck
Suppositori Spelling's wacky weekly drag show at the cute lil gay bar. 10pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St. 571-0925. www.trucksf.com

Gameboi @ Rickshaw Stop
Monthly dance night popular with gay Asian guys and their pals. $8-$15. 9:30pm-2am. 155 Fell St. at Van Ness Ave. www.rickshawstop.com

Golden Dildeaux Awards @ SF Eagle
The Golden Gate Guards' 43rd annual hilariously bawdy community awards show and fundraiser for the AIDS Emergency Fund; featuring performances by Raquela and the Guards. 7pm-10pm. 398 12th St. Vote online at www.ggguards.org www.sf-eagle.com

Harold Sanditen @ Hotel Rex
Flyin' High, the witty cabaret musician's show about world travels, traverses Bacharach to The Beatles. $25-$45. Cocktails and small plates available. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. at Powell. 856-1896. www.HaroldSanditen.com www.SocietyCabaret.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night at the fabulous renovated SoMa nightclub; plus DJ MC2 and guests. April 18: Ladies of the '90s. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. class=cfphone> 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Sugar @ The Cafe
Dance, drink, cruise at the Castro club. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Sunday, April 19

Annaleigh Ashford @ Venetian Room
Bay Area Cabaret presents the comic singing star of Broadway (Kinky Boots) and TV (The Masters of Sex) in Lost in the Stars, her West Coast cabaret debut, an eclectic repertory of pop and musical theatre classics, with Will Van Dyke and the Whisky 5 Band. $50 (buffet dinner $44). 5pm. Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St. 392-4400. www.bayareacabaret.org

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

Big Top @ Beaux
Joshua J.'s homo disco circus night, 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

Carolyn Mark & the New Best Friends, Feral @ Various Venues
Enjoy Canada's country cabaret trio, and the local Americana ensemble, at the fun Thee Parkside (April 19, 4pm, no cover, with Feral, 1600 17th St. www.theeparkside.com ); April 20: Mark performs solo at The Makeout Room on Sad Bastard Night (3225 22nd St. www.makeoutroom.com): April 21, Mark/Friend w/ Feral and Bermuda Triangle Service at El Rio (7pm, 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com). www.carolynmark.com www.musiciansareferal.com Also April 19 FCCFreeRadio show with Lily Cat: www.fccfreeradio.com

Daytime Realness @ El Rio
Partake in a special "Gays of Thrones" edition of the daytime drag dance party at the Bestie-winning bar, with DJs Stanley Frank, Carinta, guests Guy Ruben and Gossip Cat, hostess Heklina, and acts by Ruby Blue GenderBender, Laundra Tyme, Grace Towers, Sugah Betes and Valentine. Don your medieval Game of Thrones drag! $6-$8. 2pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. 672-4735. www.elriosf.com

Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
Enjoy DJ Bus Station John's disco dance party that follows the popular beer bust. It's supremely groovy. $5. 7pm-12pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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

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

Katya Presents @ Martuni's
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy showcases talented cabaret singers; this month, Michelle Elaine Ianiro and pianist Tom Shaw. $11. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.

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

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
Dance it up at the popular twice-weekly country-western night that includes line-dancing, two-stepping and lessons. $5. 5pm-10:30pm. Also Thursdays 6:30pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. at Industrial. www.sundancesaloon.org

Sunday Brunch, Xtravaganza @ Balancoire
Weekly live music shows with host Galilea and various acts, along with brunch, mimosas, champagne and more, at the stylish nightclub and restaurant; shows at 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:45pm. After that, T-Dance drag shows at 7pm, 10pm and 11pm. 2565 Mission St. at 21st. 920-0577. www.balancoiresf.com

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

Monday, April 20

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
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

Mash Up Mondays @ Club BnB, Oakland
Weekly Karaoke and open mic night; RuPaul's Drag Race screenings, too. 9pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Monday Musicals @ 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

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

Opulence @ Beaux
New 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 (aka Trauma Flintstone). 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com

Porchlight Storytelling @ Verdi Club
Last One to Leave, Please Turn Out the Lights , a night of stories about living in (and maybe leaving) San Francisco, with Arline Klatte, Marc Capelle, Beth Lisick, Tim Redmond, David Talbot, Cammy Blackstone, Ed Wolf, and Rene and Rio Yanez. $15-$20. 8pm. 2424 Mariposa St. www.porchlightsf.com www.verdiclub.net

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

Your Fearless Leader @ Brick and Mortar
SF-based alt-rock trio headlines a bill with Desert Island Friend (fun pop) and The Missing Famous (ripping good covers). $5-$10. 9pm. 1710 Mission St. www.yflband.com www.brickandmortarmusic.com

Tuesday, April 21

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

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

Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's
Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. 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 with the strippers at the cruisy adult theatre and arcade; free beverages. $20. 8pm. 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

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

Una Noche @ Club BnB, Oakland
Vicky Jimenez' drag show and contest; Latin music all night. 9pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Underwear Night @ Club OMG
Weekly underwear night includes free clothes check, and drink specials; different hosts each week. $3. 10pm-2am. Preceded by Open Mic Comedy, 7pm, no cover. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Wednesday, April 22

Big Bang @ California Academy of Sciences
Toro y Moi headlines the adult museum party, with live and DJed music, open bars, demos, food and fun. $100. 6pm VIP; 8:30pm-12am. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.calacademy.org

Bingo @ Club OMG
Michael Brandon hosts the board game night (3rd Wed). 7pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Booty Call @ QBar
Juanita More! and her weekly intimate -yet packed- dance party. $10-$15. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.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

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

Dream Queens Revue @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
The classic drag show features Collette LeGrande, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Kipper, and Joie de Vivre. No cover. 9:30pm. 133 Turk St. www.dreamqueensrevue.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 weekly comedy and open mic talent night. 6pm-8pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Pussy Party @ Beaux
Weekly 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

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 @ Oasis
The saucy women's burlesque revue weekly show at the new SoMa nightclub; different musical guests each week. $10-$20. Wednesdays at 8:30pm-11:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Shit Talk @ Oasis
Yuri Kagan's uncensored comedy night, with special guests. $5. 7:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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

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, April 23

48 Hills First Anniversary @ Verdi Club
Enjoy food and drinks with the founders Tim Redmond and Marke B, celebrity guest hosts, performers (comic Dhaya Lakshminarayanan) and Bay Area artists and activists to celebrate the first year of the nonprofit independent news and culture website. Comp beer & wine. $50, $100 and up. 6pm-9pm. 2424 Mariposa St. www.48hills.org

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

Damien Rice @ Fox Theatre, Oakland
The lyrical Irish folk-pop singer performs. Marketa Irglova opens. $50-$60. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.thefoxoakland.com

The Facts of Life @ Oasis
Yes, it's true. Those wacky queens who gave you "Sex & the City" are now doing drag parody versions of two episodes from the cult classic schoolgirl sitcom! $25-$30. 7pm. Thu-Sat thru May 16. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Funny Fun @ Club 21, Oakland
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 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

Karaoke Night @ Club BnB, Oakland
Sing your heart out at the free lively night. 8pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Karaoke Night @ Club OMG
Dana leads the weekly amateur singing night. 8pm. No cover. 43 6th St. 896-6473. www.clubomgsf.com

The Monster Show @ The Edge
The dearly missed Cookie Dough's weekly drag show conitnues, with themed events and cute gogo guys. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.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

Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line @ Brick & Mortar
Bittersweet rock and witty country music vocalist and her band; also on the bill, The Lady Crooners, Ben and Alex Morrison. $10-$14. 9pm. 1710 Mission St. www.brickandmortarmusic.com

Thirsty Thursdays @ The Cafe
Drink specials, Top 40, gogo studs and no cover 2for 1 cocktails til 10:30pm. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.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
Eleventh anniversary of the retro disco night with a fun diverse crowd, and disco master DJ Bus Station John. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

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