June 18, 2015
On the Tab : June 18 - 25
Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 17 MIN.
Multiple events in one day, sofa-surfing friends in from out of town, parties and dances and shows; RSVPs and will-calls ... on whose phone? Whose phone is ringing? Request to join the 'Boycott Pride for its Facebook sell-out' posted on Facebook? Will a Supreme Court decision ruin your brunch?
The rainbow tempest is in a swirl. Get the deets here before you go gaily forth.
Thursday, June 18
Barbary Coast Revue @ Balancoire
The third season of the popular cabaret show returns, with Danny Kennedy as Mark Twain, a cast of diverse performers, and new guest performer Connie Champagne. Thursdays weekly thru June. $14-$64. 8pm. 2565 Mission St. at 22nd. www.BarbaryCoastRevue.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
Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Muscle porn stud Nick Capra leads the very interactive event in the strip club's downstairs arcade. $10. (Capra also performs onstage June 19 & 20). 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Sampson McCormick, Karen Ripley, Bobby Golden, and host Lisa Geduldig tell jokes you don't have feel guilty to laugh at, with a special Pride theme. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. (800) 838-3006. www.elriosf.com
Fauxgirls @ Infusion Lounge
Classic drag revue (3rd Thu) with Victoria secret. Mini minerva Lulu Ramirez and other talents; dinner seating 7pm, show 8pm. 124 Ellis St. 421-8700. www.fauxgirls.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
Yuri Kagan headlines a night of comedy at the castro bar, with Chey Bell, Carrie Avritt, Kelly Lynch and host Valerie Branch. Dinner and drink combo $12. Door $5. Show 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
Homo Thursdays @ Qbar
Franko DJs the weekly mash-up/pop music night. No cover. 2 for 1 well drinks, 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.com
Julia Fordham @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
British singer performs muisc from her hit album Porcelain , and other songs, with accompanist Grant Mitchell. $35-$50. ($20 food/drink min.). 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.juliafordham.com www.ticketweb.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 @ The Stud
"Sing Til It Hurts" the new weekly night with hostess Sister Flora (Floozy) Goodthyme. 8pm; happy hour drinks til 10pm. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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 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
Sex & The City Live @ Oasis
The popular drag parody performances of episodes from the HBO show about four Manhattan gal pals. $25 and up. Thu-Sat 7pm. Thru June 26. 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
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
Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Music with local and touring bands June 18: Pretty Gruesome, The Rinds and The Hammerbombs. 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. 11th anniversary 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
Warriors Happy Hour @ Club BnB, Oakland
Basketball fans can enjoy games at the LGBT nightclub with big-screen TVs. 6pm. No cover and drink specials. 2120 Broadway, Oakland. www.bench-and-bar.com
Friday, June 19
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
Dancing Ghosts @ Cat Club
Enjoy a Dead Can Dance tribute (and CD giveaway) and dark tribal night at the monthly darkwave/goth DJed event with Xander, Tomas Diablo, Panic and Fact.50. $5-$8. 9:30pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom St. at 8th. www.dancingghosts.com
Faith Prince @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The Tony-winning musical theatre actress performs Have a Little Faith, her collection of favorite songs from her past, present, and future. $40-$55 ($20 food/drink min.). 8pm. Also June 20, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com
Gay Wine Weekend @ Sonoma Wineries
The annual popular weekend of tastings, dinners, parties and more takes place at several wineries and scenic restaurants. $75-$360. Partial proceeds benefit the Sonoma County AIDS Network. Thru June 21. www.outinthevineyard.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 brings boxer shorts-clad gogos and boxing machismo to the demo fights and the cruisy SoMa bar, with grooves by DJ Guy Ruben; sports gear encouraged. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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, 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. $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
Nick Capra @ Nob Hill Theatre
The muscled hot daddy porn stud performs solo (8pm) and with Jon Shields (10pm). $25. Also June 20. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Passersby @ Hotel Rex
First reading of Ben Montrym's new musical, a high school comedic parody, at the hotel's elegant lounge. Cocktails and small plates available. $25-$45. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com
Porchlight: Flip the Switch @ Verdi Club
The fascinating storytelling series celebrates 13 years with a special edition: Kelly Beardsley (BART operator), Tara Jepson (actor comic skateboarder), Scott Kravitz (animator) and David Lynch (restauranteur). $15-$20. Drinks available. 8pm. 2424 Mariposa St. www.porchlightsf.com www.verdiclub.net
Queer Sphere @ Club BnB, Oakland
Meet & greet, happy hour and upstairs dancing with the LGBTQ BDSM folk. No cover. 2120 Broadway, Oakland. www.queersphere.net www.bench-and-bar.com
Red Hots Burlesque @ Beatbox
The saucy women's burlesque revue's weekend show; different musical guests each week. $10-$20. 7:30pm. 314 11th St. Also Wed. nights at Oasis (298 11th St.). www.redhotsburlesque.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
Stanley Clark @ Yoshi's Oakland
The master jazz bass guitarist performs with his band at the elegant nightclub/restaurant. $34-$64. 8pm & 10pm. June 20, 7:30pm & 9:30pm. June 21, 7pm & 9pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
Steve McQuarry & Tribu @ Cadillac Hotel
Jazz concert with the six-piece local band. No cover. 12:30pm. 380 Eddy st. www.CadillacHotel.org
Swagger Like Us @ Oasis
The wild queer hip hop party with DJs Boy_friend, DavO and Kelly Lovemonster your host. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Saturday, June 20
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
Bourbon & Blanche @ The Residence
Patty McGroin and Kit Tapata host and perform at a drag king and drag queen variety show, with Kylie Minono, Tora Hymen, and Piper Angelique. $5. 8pm. 718 14th St.
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
Danny Creed @ Hotel Rex
The vibrant pianist-singer tells travel tales, with accompanying songs, at the hotel's elegant lounge. Cocktails and small plates available. $25-$45. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com
Precompression @ American Steel Studios, Oakland
Burning Man party at a huge art warehouse, with art cars, live performers, DJed music, food trucks, drinks and a fun Playa feel without the dust; Burner attire welcome. $20-$35. 6:30pm-2am. 1960 Mandela Parkway at 20th St. (510) 776-7694. www.americansteelstudios.com www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1673336
Don't Dream It...Be It! @ Harvey Milk Photo Center
Opening party and group photo exhibit of drag, theatre, music and gay life by multiple artists, including Daniel Nicoletta, Marques Daniels, Molly DeCoudreaux, Nicole Fraser-Herron, Sara Gobets, Jose A. Guzman Colon, Michael Johnstone, and others. Reception with DJed music and host Peaches Christ at 6pm-10pm. Thru July 18. 50 Scott St. www.harveymilkphotocenter.org
High on the Hog @ Epic Steak
Benefit for Guide Dogs for the Blind includes a pork barbeque, a Pino Noir tasting, live music with The Henry Coopers, all in a scenic outdoor downtown venue. $65 and up. 1pm-4pm. 369 Embarcadero St. 369-9955. www.epicsteak.com
Monkey Business @ The Stud
Enjoy hijinks with host Phatima Rude, and deep house grooves with DJ Chris C. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night at the fabulous renovated SoMa nightclub; plus DJ MC2 and guests. June 20 theme is Men in Make-Up (Kiss, Bowie, Boy George). Also, Glamcocks host an early party in the front Fez Room! $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. class=cfphone> 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Out for Sustainability Picnic @ Golden Gate Park
Join OUT4S for an outdoor hangout and BBQ to connect LGBTQ folks interested in environmental and social action. Free. 12pm-2pm. Dahlia Dell, Golden Gate Park. www.out4s.org/picnic-sf-2015/
Robin Flower, Libby McLaren @ Freight & Salvage, Berkeley
The folk duo perform music from their new CD, One Plus One . $23-$25. 8pm. 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 644-2020. www.thefreight.org
Tom Temprano Campaign Kickoff @ Oasis
Drag, dancing and democracy at the fundraiser for the local gay political activist and club owner, with hosts Heklina and Sister Roma, DJs Taco Tuesday, Stanley Frank, Steve Fabus and more. $01. 1pm-5pm.298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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
Sugar @ The Cafe
Dance, drink, cruise at the Castro club. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Wuvable Oaf @ Isotope Comics
Ed Wolf showcases his new collection of sexy wacky gay bear comics, hot off the press; tunes by DJ Bearzbub. 7pm. 326 Fell St. 621-6543. www.isotopecomics.com
Sunday, June 21
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. Beer bust donations benefit local nonprofits. 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
Daytime Realness @ El Rio
Celebrate Heklina's birthday bash, with performances by Sexitude, D'Arcy Drollinger, Kim Burly, Matthew Martin and others. DJs Carnita, Jenna Riot, MC2. BBQ while it lasts. $8-$10. 2pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
Celebrate two years of DJ Bus Station John's delicious retro grooves. $5. 7pm-12am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Father's Day Brunch @ Anzu
Enjoy bottomless beer at the Hotel Nikko's elegant bar/restaurant. 11am-2pm. 222 Mason St.394-1100. www.hotelnikkosf.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
Liquid Brunch @ Beaux
No cover, no food, just drinks (Mimosas, Bloody Marys, etc.) and music. 2pm-9pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Morning After BBQ @ Oasis
New weekly barbeque brunch on the newly opened rooftop deck, with Mimosas and Bloody Mary cocktails. 11am-3pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. class=cfphone> www.sfoasis.com
Mr/Miss Gay San Francisco @ Oasis
The Imperial Court and reigning Mr and Miss SF host a fun pageant and fundraiser. $25. 5pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. class=cfphone> www.sfoasis.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 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 Brunch @ Thee Parkside
Enjoy $12 bottomless mimosas from 10am-3pm at the fun punk rock bar. 1600 17th St. 252-1330. www.theeparkside.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, June 22
50 by 50 Tasting Party @ Universal Cafe
Sip and try new Pinot Noir wines from the Napa winery owned by Devo co-founder Gerald Casale, who will attend the event. 5pm-8pm. 2814 19th St. www.universalcafe.net
Beat It! @ Oasis
Get back to the '80s at the retro dance night, with a black light room, and rad gnarly drink prices. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. class=cfphone> www.sfoasis.com
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
Gaymer Meetup @ Brewcade
The new weekly LGBT video game enthusiast night include 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
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
StartOut @ Galvanize
Networking cocktail event at a scenic downtown rooftop for LGBTQ entrepreneurs. $10. 6:30pm. 44 Tehama St. www.startout.org
Tender Ness @ Martuni's
Crooner performs a variety of genres; art song, cabaret, classics and ballads. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.
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, June 23
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
Gaymer Night @ Eagle
No cover gay gaming fun on the bar's big screen TVs. Have a nerdgasm and a beer with your pals. 8pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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 as the strippers do as well. $20. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Orquesta Victoria @ Various Venues
Several performances by the amazing Buenos Aires 12-piece tango orchestra - with tango dancers - in a CD release party and Bay Area concert tour. June 23: $5, 7pm reception at Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St. June 24: $26-$30, 8pm, Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. June 25: $20-$25, 8pm, Mission Cultural Center. June 26: $26-$32, 8pm, Marines Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter. June 27 in San Anselmo, June 28 in Palo Alto. 734-6478. www.VillaCrespoProductions.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
Veronica Klaus @ Oasis
Our local award-winning chanteuse performs her hailed Peggy Lee Songbook concert, with the Tammy Hall Trio. $25. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Wednesday, June 24
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
Hella Gay Comedy @ Club OMG
Nasty Ass Bitch (aka Charlie Ballard) hosts a Pride edition of his LGBT and allies comedy show, with gay, queer and straight people all being funny. $10. 8pm. 43 6th St. 896-6473. www.ClubOMGSF.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
Follies @ Oasis
Holotta Tymes hosts the new weekly variety show with female impersonation acts, and barbeque in the front Fez Room. $20. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.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 weekly women's sexy strip show, with special guests. $15-$25. 8:30pm-11:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 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, June 25
Barbary Coast Revue @ Balancoire
The third season of the popular cabaret show returns, with Danny Kennedy as Mark Twain, a cast of diverse performers, and guest performer Connie Champagne. Thursdays weekly thru June. $14-$64. 8pm. 2565 Mission St. at 22nd. www.BarbaryCoastRevue.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 (with a contest at midnight), and dance beats spun by DJ DAMnation. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Double Duchess @ Oasis
The hip hop/bounce duo - Krylon Superstar and davO- perform live, very live versions of their new CD, All Eyes on Me, with back-up dancers and beguiling visuals. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. class=cfphone> 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
La Garconne Gala @ SOMArts
Natalie Coblentz and Stroker Production's upscale butch dyke, drag king ball, where formal attire is de rigeur (not actually). Live music by Lindsay Katt, Raven Marcus, Lex; drinks, dancing, photo booth, a fashion show of works by several designers, and more. $30-$80. 6pm-3am. 934 Brannan St. www.somarts.org
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
Jarrod Spector @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The very talented vocalist, who starred as Frankie Valli in the hit musical Jersey Boys, performs his new cabaret show, A Little Help From My Friends , which includes songs by Valli, The Beatles, Queen, Billy Joel and others. $35-$50 ($20 food/drink min). Also June 26. 8pm. hotel Nikko, 222 Mason st. (866) 663-1063. www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.aspx www.ticketweb.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
Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
Sip a cocktail and enjoy the poetry of writers Dean Kostos, Blythe Baldwin, Baruch Porras-Hernandez, and Joe Wadlington, with host James J. Siegel. No cover or drink minimum. 7pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St.
Megaphone @ Temple
Dance party in the downstairs floor of the downtown club, with DJs Chelsea Starr, Digital Wildlife, Juan, and Lady Kraft. $8. 9pm-2am. 540 Howard St. www.templesf.com
The Monster Show @ The Edge
The dearly missed Cookie Dough's weekly drag show continues, with themed events and cute gogo guys. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Pride Kickoff @ Virgil's
DJs Jenna Riot, Workalook and Lady Ryan shake up the grooves with former Lexington Club staffers who take over the bar for this Pride party. $5. 9pm-2am. 3152 Mission St. www.virgilssf.com
Revival @ St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
Page Hodel spins classic grooves at this Shanti-sponsored HIV survivor gathering. 6pm light dinner. 7pm-10pm dancing. 1661 15th St. at Julian. www.shanti.org
Thirsty Thursdays @ The Cafe
Drink specials, Top 40, gogo studs and no cover, 2 for 1 cocktails until 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
Thursday Night Live @ Eagle
Live bands - usually, rock, punk and always good - perform at the famed leather bar. 8:30pm first band. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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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Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.