On the Tab: July 23-30

Midsummer fun has a lot of '80s music flashbacks. Seriously, it's like my 20s are the new...whatever we call this decade. Culture Club, Morrissey, Blondie, Ricky Lee Jones, Pat Benatar! Goodness, it's difficult to choose. Good luck!

Oh, yes, and the Up Your Alley Street Fair and its related events should bring out contemporary and classic kinks.

Thursday, July 23

Best in Show @ Beatbox
Playpen Collective's first annual Pup contest, a new pre-Up Your Alley street fair event, with proceeds going to Wagz Pack's Service Pups. Canine kink welcome. $10-$15. 7pm-11pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Big Talk @ DNA Lounge
The alt-rock band performs. Picture Atlantic and The Trims open. $15 and up. 8:30pm. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.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

Champagne White and the Temple of Poon @ Oasis
D'Arcy Drollinger's sequel to the hilarious hit comedy Shit & Champagne, with a women's prison-themed parody and suspense-filled action-comedy show. $25-$200 (four-person VIP table). Thu-Sat 7pm. Thru Sept 12. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Max Cameron (who performs onstage July 24 & 25) leads a very interactive session downstairs at the historic strip joint. $10. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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
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

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

Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
The new monthly reading series at the intimate martini bar is hosted by James J. Siegel (Guy Writers), with Mark Abramson (Sex, Drugs & Disco), July Westhale (poet and Fullbright nominee), Elizabeth Creely (California environmentalist and essayist) and Natalia Rose (musician with the band Raven Marcus). 7pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.facebook.com/LiterarySpeakeasy

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

Morgan James @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Singer-songwriter actress performs her unique cabaret act, with songs ranging from Prince to her own music from her debut CD, Hunter . $35-$50. ($20 food/drink min.) 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.morganjamesonline.com www.ticketweb.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. July 23: Dinosaur Nightlife, with Slayers Club performing live, Jurassic Park -themed demos, exhibits and fossil fun. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org

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. 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. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Xcess Thursdays @ The Cafe
Frisco Robbie and Persia's dance and pop music night gets the weekend started, with gogo guys and gals, plus drink specials and guest DJs. No cover. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Friday, July 24

10,000 Maniacs @ City Winery, Napa; Yoshi's Oakland
Natalie Merchant and the "original indie" band perform at the scenic theatre and restaurant. $40-100. 8pm. 1030 Main St., Napa. (707) 260-1600. www.citywinery.com Also July 25, 7:30pm ($49-$79) at Yoshi's Oakland, 510 Embarcadero. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com www.maniacs.com

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

Bearracuda @ Beatbox

The notoriously naughty underwear party returns in time for Up Your Alley weekend, with DJs Louis Lennon, Del Stamp, plus swarthy gogo bears. $10. 9:30pm-3am. 314 11th St. www.bearracuda.com www.beatboxsf.com

Blondie, Melissa Etheridge @ Mountain Winery, Saratoga
The classic pop-punk band and the folk-rock singer share a night at the elegant outdoor ampitheatre. Dinner and wines available. $50-$130. 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. www.axs.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

Club Papi @ Oasis
Post-Pride thank you party with Latin music, a dozen hot gogos and live songs by Carmen Rios. $15. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Comedy Noir @ Balancoire
Valeria Branch's new weekly comedy night, where she embodies her faux queen character Pia Messing, for some offbeat wit, with Donald Lacy and Sandra Risser. $5. 8pm-10pm. 2565 Mission St. www.balancoiresf.com

Divas, Anyone? @ Freight & Salvage, Berkeley
Oakland-East Bay Gay Mens' Chorus and Katya Smirnoff-Skyy perform a summer pops concert. $18-$22. 7pm. Also July 26, 1pm. 2020 Addison St. (510) 644-2020. www.oebgmc.org

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

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

Hog Wild @ SF Eagle
Official opening party of Up Your Alley Street Fair weekend, with a dark leather kink, uniform, no-cellphone ambiance, plus leather-clad gogo guys; DJs Robot Hustle, Josh Cheon. 9pm-2am. $10 in gear, $15 w/o. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com www.folsomstreetevents.org

John Lloyd Young @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The handsome Tony Award-winning star of Jersey Boys performs his cabaret show, which includes songs from his new album, My Turn. $70-$85. 8pm. Also July 25, 7pm. ($20 food/drink min.) Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.johnlloydyoung.com www.ticketweb.com

Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
Lulu, Jacki, and Vicki cohost the festive gogo-filled dance club that 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

Max Cameron @ Nob Hill Theatre
It's a Dore Weekend pornfest, with Cameron performing with Jackson Fillmore and Logan Moore. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also July 25. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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 @ Beatbox
The saucy women's burlesque revue's weekend show; different musical guests each week. Also Wednesday nights. $10-$20. 7:30pm. 314 11th St. www.redhotsburlesque.com www.beatboxsf.com

Ricky Lee Jones @ Regency Ballroom
The jazz-pop singer is back, with new and classic songs. $40-$60. 8pm. 1290 Sutter St. www.rickieleejones.com www.theregencyballroom.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

Saturday, July 25

Bay of Pigs @ Factory
The official dance event of Up Your Alley Street Fair, with DJs Phil B and Philip Grasso, a sexy dungeon space and sexy gogos. Leather/fetish gear strongly encouraged (clothes check usually $5). $35. 10pm-4am. 525 Harrison St. www.folsomstreetevents.org

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

Culture Club @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
The 80s pop band is back, with Boy George and the original band members. $45-$95. 8pm. 2001 Gayley Road, UC Berkeley campus. www.cultureclub.co.uk www.apeconcerts.com

Empire Ballroom @ Empire Room
Gus Presents' Mad Max-themed dance event features DJs Guy Ruben, Cindel, and Juan, a Drum Wars performance, and lots of men dressed liked sexy road warriors. $20-$30 9pm-4am. 555 Golden Gate Ave. www.guspresents.com www.empireballroomsf.com

Flagging in the Park @ AIDS Memorial Grove
Robbie Leslie is the guest DJ at the outdoor flagging event-fundraiser, with ample room for picnicing. 12:30pm-4:30pm. Nancy Pelosi Drive at Golden Gate Drive. www.flaggercentral.com www.aidsmemorial.org

Milkman @ Truck
Dore Alley Weekend underwear party at the (sadly soon to be closed) fun SoMa gay bar. No cover. 9pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St.

Morrissey @ San Jose State University
The former Smiths lead singer performs (without cancelling, again, hopefully) solo and favorite songs. Amanda Palmer opens. $60-$65. 8pm. 290 7th St. (408) 924-6360. www.axs.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night at the fabulous renovated SoMa nightclub; plus DJ MC2 and guests. July 25, Sister Roma and Boomer Banks cohost a sleazy pre-Up Your Alley pornfest. $10-$15. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Pound Puppy @ F8
The Dore Alley Weekend edition of the sexy canine-themed dance party feautures DJs Harry & Jpeg, Doc Sleep & Jordee, Taco Tuesday & Kevin O'Connor. $10. 10pm-4am. 1192 Folsom St. www.feightsf.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

ShangriLa @ The Endup
Panda, the Black and White Ball at the Asian gay night, with Griffin White, Jeff Morena, Khmera Rouge and Tintin V. $10-$20. 10pm-6am/ 6th St. at Harrison. www.shangrilasf.net

Sneaks @ Oasis
The Polyglamorous crew (Mark O'Brien, M*J*R) welcome guest DJ Jackie House (Honey Soundsystem) as they celebrate Dore Alley weekend with a Berlin-style sneaker and sports fetish dance party; dress code enforced! $10-$15. 3pm-9pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

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

Sunday, July 26

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 Dipper @ Beaux
The gay bear rapper performs at the Dore Alley after-party, with RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Milk Queen, DJs Becky Knox and Ernie Cote; show at 11pm. $5 (no cover before 9pm). 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

Cabaret Showcase Showdown @ Martuni's
Season 6 of the cabaret singing competition continues, with the Best Female Showtunes Singer edition. Joe Wicht and Katya Smirnoff-Skyy host/accompany. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.

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

Hard French @ Oasis
Jason Kendig and CarrieOnDisco guest-spin at the Dore Alley Weekend event, with residents Brown Amy and Carnita. $10. 6pm-12am. 298 11th St. www.hardfrench.com www.sfoasis.com

Help is on the Way XXI: Hollywood Glam @ Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
John Lloyd Young, Constantine Maroulis, Loretta Devine, Caroles Cook, Jai Rodriguez, Susan Anton, Sony Holland, Paula West, and Kimberley Clarke are among the singers and stars performing at this benefit for the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation, which includes a live and silent auction. $75-$150 and up. VIP reception 5pm. Gala 6pm. Show 7:30pm. after-party 9:30pm. 3301 Lyon St. www.reaf-sf.org

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

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
The weekly barbeque brunch on the newly opened rooftop deck, with Mimosas and Bloody Mary cocktails, gets combined with Comppund, the Dorey Alley sexy edition. 11am-3pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. class=cfphone> www.sfoasis.com

Play @ City Nights
Official after-T dance of Up Your Alley Street Fair, with DJ Russ Rich; leather/fetish gear encouraged, fruit & snack table, chill space and more. $50-$65. 5pm-12am. 715 Harrison St. www.folsomstreetevents.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

Up Your Alley Street Fair @ Dore & Folsom Streets
The annual 'dirty little brother' of the Folsom Street Fair returns, with beer and drinks, DJed music (David Harness, Crystal Jones, Josh Whitaker, Ernie Cote, Dan De Leon, Derek Hena), public displays of, well, anything; kink, fetish, or just a bit of leather; promo and beverage booths hosted by local nonprofits and businesses. Gate donations. 11am-6:30pm. Folsome Street bet. 9th & 10th, and Dore Alley. www.folsomstreetevents.org

Monday, July 27

Beat It @ Oasis
80s music party, with black light, cheap beer and acid-wash jeans welcome. No cover. 8pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com

Cindi Goldfield @ Oasis
Talented local singer performs with collaborator David Aaron Brown. $15. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 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 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

Hysteria @ Oasis
Irene Tu and Jessica Sele cohost the new comedy open mic night for women and queers. No cover. 6pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.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. 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. 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com

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

Tuesday, July 28

13 Licks @ Qbar
The "lezzie queer dance party" brings out the femmes and butches. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. 864-2877. www.qbarsf.com

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
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
Participatory strip and stripper night. $10. 9pm. 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

Stoli Cocktail Classic Honors @ Beaux
Meet the winner of the vodka cocktail competition, Beaux bartender Matthew Mello, with a check presentation to his chosen chairty. 6pm-9pm. 2344 Market St. www.BeauxSF.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, July 29

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

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

Homo Hump Day @ Various Bars
The weekly roving pop-up gayvasion of notable and welcoming straight bars. www.popupgaybar.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

Man Francisco @ Oasis
New weekly all-male striptease revue with a storyline of San Francisco's history, from the Gold Rush to the tech boom, performed by sexy local hunks. Weekly. $20. 9pm. Thru July. 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

Pat Benatar, Niel Giraldo @ Mountain Winery, Saratoga
The pop icon shares a concert with the rock musician at the elegant outdoor ampitheatre. Dinner and wines available. $45-$95. 7:30pm. 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. www.axs.com

Planet Booty @ Bottom of the Hill
The fun Oakland funk band will get your booty shaking. Jamaican Queens and Phone Sex Operators also play. $10. 9pm. 1233 17th St. www.planetbooty.org www.bottomofthehill.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/

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

Stephen Stills @ City Winery, Napa
The veteran folk-rock singer (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) performs with his band. $70-$80. 8pm. 1030 Main St., Napa. (707) 260-1600. www.citywinery.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, July 30

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

Chemical Brothers, Brodinski @ The Armory
Hard San Francisco features internationally known electronic music stars and DJs. $50. 8pm-3am. 333 14th St. www.hardfest.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 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

Judy Gold @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The Emmy Award-winning actress, writer and comedian returns with her latest batch of insightful wit and comedy. $25-$40. 8pm. ($20 food/drink min.). Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.judygold.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 @ 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 continues, 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

Our Lady J @ Oasis
The Gospel of Dolly, the fab chanteuse's tribute to Dolly Parton, with a gospel choir! $20. 10pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com

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

Todd Rundgren @ City Winery, Napa
The indie rock icon performs as part of his Global tour. $45-$65. 8pm. 1030 Main St., Napa. (707) 260-1600. www.citywinery.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Eleventh anniversary year 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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