On the Tab :: Sept. 17 - 24

Autumnal action includes fun fundraisers, campy club nights, celebrity concerts, and down & dirty dance nights. Shed a few leaves and get out.

Thursday, Sept. 17

Baloney @ Oasis
The sexy comic gay all-male revue, created and choreographed by Rory Davis and Michael Phillis, returns for a special Folsom edition. $20-$25 ($200 champagne group VIP specials). 8pm. Thru Sept 19. 298 11th St. www.sfbaloney.com www.sfoasis.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

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Will Durst headlines the monthly night of comedy, with guest-host Dan St. Paul, Eloisa Bravo, Nick Leonard, Lydia Popvich. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. (800) 838-3006. www.elriosf.com

Confess @ Oasis
Storytelling night with the Austin-based BedPost Productions. 10pm. $15. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Design Meets Divas of Drag @ SF Design Center
Designer showcase, variety/runway show, with local drag celebrities garbed in unique outfits made from textiles at the show; Khmera Rouge, Kylie Minono, Heklina, Mercedez Munro, Katya Smirnoff-Skky, Pollo Del Mar and more. $25-$40 and up. Proceeds benefit the Navigation Center , a homeless program. 6pm-8:30pm. 101 Henry Adams St. www.sfdesigncenter.com

Divas of Drag @ Oasis
After-party for the Design Center show, with performances by Kylie Minono, Persia, Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, Pollo Del Mar, Roxy-Cotten Candy, Madison McQueen, Vanity, Paju Munro and Cassandra Cass; DJ Pinky Ring. No cover. 10pm-1am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Fauxgirls @ Infusion Lounge
The classic monthly drag show (3rd Thursdays), now in its fifteenth year, features Victoria Secret, Alexandria, Chanel, Mini Minerva, Kipper, Ruby LeBrowne, and Lulu Ramirez. Dinner seating 6pm on. 8pm show. No cover. 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
Sandra Risser headlines a night of comedy, with Joe Tobin, Nicole Calasic, Michael Brandon and Yuri Kahan; Valerie Branch hosts. $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

Godless Perverts Social Club @ Telegraph Beer Garden, Oakland
The LGBTQ and poly, kink-friendly group discusses issues of sexual freedom and the law, including the recent shut-down of Rentboy.com, with advocate and lawyer Kristina Dolgin, at the popular bar/restaurant. Free. 7pm. 2318 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 444-8353. www.telegraphoakland.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

Ladies of San Francisco @ Club OMG
Miss Galilea Avila hosts the new weekly "old school drag show" with guest performers. Shows at 10:15 and 11:30pm. 43 6th St. www.clubOMGsf.com

Maria Konner @ Martuni's
Enjoy jazz, blues and rock with Maria and her trio, and open mic for new talents. 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Thursdays. 4 Valencia St. at Market.

Mary Go Round @ Lookout
Mercedez Munro and Holotta Tymes weekly drag show. $5. 10:30pm show. 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

Night at the Jewseum @ Contemporary Jewish Museum
Enjoy soul music, specialty cocktails, dancing to DJ Phengren Oswald (of Saturday Night Soul Party) and view of Amy Winehouse and other exhibits. $5. 6pm-9pm. 736 Mission St. at 3rd. 655-7800. www.thecjm.org

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

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

Thrill Kill Kult @ DNA Lounge
Chicago's darkly fun electro-industrial rock band performs; Night Club and Striplicker open. $15-$20 and up. 8:30pm. www.mylifewiththethrillkillkult.com www.dnalounge.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, Sept. 18

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

Bob Mould @ Swedish American Hall
The alt-core master (formerly of The Pixies, Sugar) performs. $25. 8:30pm. 2174 Market St. Also Sept. 19 at City Winery, Napa. www.bobmould.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

Comedy Noir @ Balancoire
Valeria Branch's weekly comedy night, where she embodies her faux queen character Pia Messing for some offbeat wit, along with guest performers. $5. 8pm-10pm. 2565 Mission St. www.balancoiresf.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

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
Lulu, Jacki, and Vicki cohost the festive gogo-filled dance club that features Latin pop dance hits with DJs Speedy Douglas Romero and Fabricio. $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

El Mundo @ Empire Ballroom
The new weekly Latin night at the Civic Center renovated nightclub features drag shows, gogo guys and gals, and DJed grooves. 9pm-3am. 555 Golden Gate. www.theempireroomsf.com

Octoberfest @ Downtown Redwood City
Traditional German beer and food festival, with music, dancing, and plenty of merriment. $10-$18. 5pm-10pm. Sept 19, 5pm-9pm. Sept 20, 12pm-4pm. www.redwoodcity.org/events/oktoberfest.html

Party Nights @ Club BnB, Oakland
Different events each week; 1st Fri: Taboo with DJ Harness. 2nd: Menage with DJ Rapture. 3rd: Seduction Feroce, a burlesque cabaret show (9pm). 4th: Bleu Sugar shows with hotess Miss Lady Lana. July 30: eight-year anniversary party. 8pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Red Hots Burlesque @ Beatbox
The saucy women's burlesque revue's weekend show; different musical guests each week. Sept. 11 is a special Red Hots' Hottest at 10pm ($12-$25). Also Wednesday nights. $10-$20. 7:30pm. 314 11th St. www.redhotsburlesque.com www.beatboxsf.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 night, with hostess Kelly Lovemonster, includes DJs davO (Double Duchess), Essex and Uniiqu3. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

TBD Fest @ Bridge District, West Sacramento
Three-day music festival (Tears for Fears. Dinosaur Jr., Glitch Mob, Purity Ring, Pretty Lights, and dozens more), plus food, art and design exhibits. $69-$209. Riverfront Street, West Sacramento. www.tbdfest.com

Tony Danza @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The veteran TV, film and Broadway actor-singer performs his cabaret show Standards & Stories, (after premiering at NYC's Carlyle Hotel) at the intimate upscale nightclub. $80-$95 ($20 food-drink min.). 8pm. Sept 19, 7pm. Sept. 20, 3pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com

Saturday, Sept. 19

Beatpig @ Powerhouse
Juanita More, Walter Gomez and Sidekick's festive diverse cruisy monthly event. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.beatpigsf.com 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

Big Deck @ SF Eagle
Daytime dancing at the famed leather bar (3rd Saturdays), with DJs Collin Bass, Mark O'Brien and M*J*R. 2pm-8pm. 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

Empire of the Sun @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
The Australian pop-electro band known for iconic fantasy costumes, performs their uplifting style of music; St. Lucia and Holy Ghost also perform. $46.50. 7:30pm. 99 Grove St., Civic Center. www.ticketmaster.com

Grand Ole' Party @ El Rio
Fundraiser for the campaigns of Broke-Ass Stuart (for Mayor) and Tom Temprano (for College Board) with live funky fun music by Planet Booty, Double Duchess, Heartwatch and DJ Jamie Jams. $10-$20. 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. at Precita. www.brokeassmayor.nationbuilder.com www.tomtemprano.com www.elriosf.com

Le DeLaria @ Regency Ballroom
The talented comic, jazz singer and Orange is the New Black star performs 'Hot Jazz & Cool Comedy' with her band. $49.50-$62.50. 8pm. 1300 Van Ness Ave. (888) 929-7849. www.theregencyballroom.com www.leadelaria.com

Lust @ The Stud
Cruisy night with DJ Bugie. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Mascara @ Castro Country Club
The monthly drag show at the sober space, hosted by Somoa That, includes DJs Downtown Donna and Jennifer Junkyard. $15-$20. 8pm-1am. 4058 18th St. www.castrocountryclub.org

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Sept. 19, RuPaul's Drag Race finalist Miss Fame. $10-$25. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Prowl @ The Edge
Saturday night's alright for cruising at the neighborhood bar. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.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

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

Tour de Fat @ Golden Gate Park
New Belgium Brewing Company's annual cycling and beer party in the scenic park. Enjoy a costume bike parade, live music, kid-friendly entertainment, tricked out bikes, food and beer. Free bike parking. 10am-5pm. Lindley Meadow, 1000 JFK Drive. www.sfbike.org/event/fat_2015/

Tribute Celebration @ Exploratorium
San Francisco AIDS Foundation cocktail party and awards presention honors Congresswoman Jackie Speier, with comic Scott Nevins. Cocktail attire. $100 and up. 6:30-11pm. Pier 15. www.sfaf.org www.exploratorium.edu

You Betta Work Comedy @ Brainwash Cafe
Jesus U. BettaWork's fun stand-up show (3rd Sat.) , this time with Marcus Williams, Kelly O'Kelly, Mark Shrayber, Yvette Fernandez, Chris Barylick and Justin Lucas. No cover. 8pm. 1122 Folsom St. www.brainwash.com

Sunday, Sept. 20

Afternoon Delight @ The New Parish, Oakland
Enjoy the one-year anniversary of DJ Justime's airy patio party with dance music. 3pm-8pm. 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. www.thenewparish.com

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 (Check the website for a list of recipients). 3pm-6pm. Now also on Saturdays! 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Big Top @ Beaux
The fun Castro nightclub, with hot local DJs and sexy gogo guys and gals. $5. 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
It's a 'Back to School' theme at the patio party with drag ( class=textexposedshow>Kylie Minono, Carnie Asada, Miss Rahni, Honey Mahogany, class=textexposedshow>Scarlet Letters) BBQ and fun party; Heklina, Tom Temprano, DJs Stanley Frank, Vicki Powell and Kevin O'Connor. $8-$10. 2pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. at Precita. www.elriosf.com

Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
Pull up to the bumper! It's all about Grace Jones (in advance if her Sept. 26 Oakland concert) at the monthly dance party with DJ Bus Station John. $5. 7pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Domingo De Escandal @ Club OMG
Weekly Latin night with drag shows hosted by Vicky Jimenez and DJ Tejeda. 7pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

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

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. 11am-3pm. $10. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Femme, 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

Spillin' Tea @ Oasis
DJs Ruben Mancias and David Harness spin grooves at the new (3rd Sunday) T-dance on the rooftop deck, with grilled food, and tea cocktails. $10. 2pm-9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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, now celebrating its tenth anniversary. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 395-8595. www.starlightroomsf.com

Monday, Sept. 21

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 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

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
Weekly dance night, with Jocques, DJs Tori, Twistmix and Andre. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Oscar Unmasked @ Marines' Memorial Theatre
Cast members of the local residency of The Phantom of the Opera perform their own other favorite songs at this benefit concert for the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation and class=description>Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. $30-$75. 7:30pm. 609 Sutter St. www.reaf.org

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 the popular men's night. 9pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com

Tuesday, Sept. 22

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
Strip down at the famous strip club for dancer shows and refreshments. $20. 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

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. $4. 10pm-2am. Preceded by Open Mic Comedy, 7pm, no cover. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Wednesday, Sept. 23

Bisexuality Day @ El Rio
Enjoy live music with Nina jo Smith and the Buds, plus Three Sisters Belly Dance, readings by Jan Steckel, Lani Ka'ahumanu, and Carol Queen, and comedy by Ginorma Desmond/Nick Leonard; food, prizes and happy hour til 8pm. Donations. 6pm-9pm. 3158 Mission St. at Precita. www.elriosf.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 at the intimate bar, with Collette LeGrande, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Kipper, and Joie de Vivre. 9:30-11:30pm. 133 Turk St. www.dreamqueensrevue.com

Follies @ Oasis
Holotta Tymes hosts the new weekly variety show with female impersonation acts, and barbeque in the front Fez Room. Also, Yuri Kagan's comedy set. $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

Latin Drag Night @ Club OMG
Weekly Latin night with drag shows hosted by Vicky Jimenez. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Marc Broussard @ Great American Music Hall
The popular new Bayou-soul singer performs; Fairground Saints opens. $26-$30 (51 with dinner). 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. 885-0750. www.marcbroussard.com www.slimspresents.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
The 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. $20 (plus optional $30 lap dances!). 9:30pm. Extended thru December. 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/

Shit Talk @ Oasis
Yuri Kagan hosts the monthyl (4th Wed.) comedy night, with Erik Escobar, Jason Maxck, Allison Mick, Natasha Muse and Daymon Ferguson. $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, Sept. 24

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

Chris Cornell @ Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa
The lead singer-composer for Soundgarden performs as part of his solo tour. $50-$60. 8pm. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. (707) 527-7006. www.wellsfargocenterarts.org Also, Sept. 26 at the Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. (510) 465-6400. www.paramounttheatre.com www.chriscornell.com

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Porn stud Billy Santoro leads the very interactive event (before his stage act Sept. 25 & 26)at the famed strip club. $10. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

DIFFA Designs @ NWBLK
Cocktail and food fundraiser showcases designs for sale via silent auction, and Bay Area AIDS/HIV nonprofits from the past three decades. $100 and up. 6pm-9pm. 1999 Bryant St. www.diffasf.org/2015event/

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

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

Mary Go Round @ Lookout
Mercedez Munro and Holotta Tymes' weekly drag show. $5. 10:30pm show. DJ Philip Grasso. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Men at Work @ Oasis
Jon Shield hosts a night of porn dudes Tyler Rush, Rob Skelton and Cass Bolton doing pre-Folsom fetish demos. $10. 298 11th St. at Folsom. class=cfphone> 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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

Queer Karaoke @ Club OMG
Dana hosts the weekly singing night; unleash your inner American Idol. 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Star Trek Live @ Oasis
Enjoy another wacky parody of a TV script, this time the classic sci-fi show, with Leigh Crow, Honey Mahogany, Jordan L'Moore, Amber Sommerfield, Jef Valentine and others. $25 and up. Thu-Sat at 7pm. Thru Oct 31. 298 11th St. 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

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

Will & Anthony Nunziata @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Twin brother singing duo performs classics, pop, Broadway and standards. $25-$40 ($20 food/drink min). 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com

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