On the Tab :: Oct. 15 - 22

The harvest of nightlife fun continues, be it it drag shows with more weaves than a cornfield maze, music acts that soar like the autumn breeze, or spoken word events that are much less pretentious than this sentence.

Thursday, Oct. 15

After Dark @ Exploratorium
The adult party with cocktails and activities takes on the theme "Everything Matters." Oct. 22: Full-Spectrum Science. $10-$15. 6pm-10pm. Embarcadero at Pier 15. www.exploratorium.edu

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

Christian Scott @ Yoshi's Oakland
The accomplished Grammy-nominated jazz trumpet player performs 'Stretch Music' with his six-piece band. $19-$55. 8pm. Also Oct. 16, 8pm & 10pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
The monthly stand-up night this time features Mark Pitta, Zahra Noorbakhsh, Abhay Nadkarni, Kelly O'Kelly, and host Lisa Geduldig. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

Confess @ Oasis
Storytelling night with skits and improvisation. $15. 10pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Fauxgirls @ Infusion Lounge
The classy female impersonation show (8pm), with optional dinner (6pm), returns for its monthly show: Victoria Secret, Alexandria, Chanel, Mini Minerva, Kipper, Ruby LeBrowne, and Lulu Ramirez. 124 Ellis St. www.fauxgirls.com www.infusionlounge-sf.com

Franz Ferdinand, Sparks @ Fox Theatre, Oakland
The two quirky pop bands perform together along their U.S. tour. The Intelligance opens. $39.50. 8pm. 1907 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.ffsmusic.com www.thefoxoakland.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
The comedy show raises funds for Margaret Cho's #BeRobin campaign, with Matt Gubser, Anthony Durante, Ruby Gill, Jennifer Dronsky, with hosts Valerie Branch and Yuri Kagan. Donations. 8pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. 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

Holly Penfield @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Direct from her sold-out London show, the SF native performs her acclaimed show, Holly Penfield Sings Judy Garland. $20-$35. 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason Street. (866) 663-1063. www.hollypenfield.com www.ticketweb.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

Inferno @ The Armory
Hell in the Armory's Halloween tour of the Kink.com sets, converted into scary adult-themed rooms. $35 and up. Hourly tours 7:30pm to 11:30pm. 18+ only. Thru Oct. 31. 1800 Mission St. www.armoryinferno.eventbrite.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

Litquake @ Multiple Venues
The annual literary festival of readings, panels and workshops also includes parties. The festival culminates in the multi-venue Lit Crawl, Sat., Oct. 17 6pm-9pm. www.litquake.org

Margaret Cho @ Castro Theatre
The amazing outspoken comic, actress, activist, and musician brings her PsyCHO tour to the Castro. $35-$55. 8pm & 10:30pm. 429 Castro St. www.margaretcho.com www.castrotheatre.com

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 with themed nights, 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. Oct 15: music by Hundred Waters and Tops; DJ sets by BFF.fm. Oct. 22: Cosmic nightlife, with DJed music by The BeDazzlers, alien fun and films. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org

Queer Karaoke @ Club OMG
Dana hosts the amateur singing night, 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

Sundance Stompede @ 3 Venues
The 14th annual country-western two-stepping and line-dancing gathering draws hundreds of participants from around the country; lessons, workshops, performances, and mostly, social dancing. $12-$45. Events at Space 550 (550 Barneveld Ave.), The Holiday Inn (1500 Van Ness Ave.) and the Regency Ballroom (1300 Van Ness Ave.). Thru Oct. 18. 820-1403. www.stompede.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. 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, Oct. 16

Albert Hammond Jr. @ The Independent
The front man for The Strokes performs music from his third solo album, Momentary Masters. Day Wave opens. $20. 9pm. 628 Divisadero St. www.alberthammondjr.com www.theindependentsf.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

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

Dancing Ghosts @ Cat Club
Jello Biafra guest-DJs a night of eclectic obscurities and favorites, with goth/industrial from DJs Xander, Sage, Chat Noir. $5-$8. 9:30pm-2am. 1190 Folsom St. www.sfcatclub.com

Gang of Four @ The New Parish, Oakland
The legendary UK post-punk band's back, with a new album, What Happens Next. $20. 9pm. 1743 San Pablo Ave. at 18th, Oakland. www.gangoffour.co.uk

Growlr @ SF Eagle
DJs John LePage and Steve Sherwood spin at the bear hook-up app night. $5. 9pm-3am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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

JoAna Gray @ Hotel Rex
The talented cabaret singer performs a night of songs about life, againg and growing up. $30-$50. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com

Ladies of San Francisco @ Club OMG
Galilea hosts the new weekly "old school drag show" with guest performers and DJ Jack Rojo. $4. 43 6th St. www.clubOMGsf.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

Leanne Borghesi @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Lush, the talented local (and New York-based) singer's night of music made popular by Shirley Bassey, Eartha Kitt and Rosemary Clooney. $25-$40. 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason Street. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.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

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. 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

Swagger Like Us @ Oasis
Queer hip hop dance night. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

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

Saturday, Oct. 17

Bearracuda @ Beatbox
Underwear dance party for the big and hairy guys and those who love 'em, with DJs Ryan Jones, Mateo Segade, and gogo bears. $10. 9pm-3am. 314 11th St. www.bearracuda.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
Bret Bowerman, M*J*R and Mark O'Brien spin at the new afternoon event. 2pm-8pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

BLUF @ SF Eagle
The 3rd Saturdays leather night, with Men of Hot Boots and the Bay Area Cigar Buddies. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. 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

Donald Arquilla @ Hotel Rex
The veteran cabaret singer performs swing, jazz and Latin classics. $30-$50. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com

GAMeBoi SF @ Rickshaw Stop
The monthly gay Asian & pals night returns, this month with a special early Halloween-themnd "Freak Show" costume night, with Mia Ho and Victoria Vertigo Moore. $8-$15. 9:30pm-2am. 155 Fell St. at Van Ness. www.rickshawstop.com

Lit Crawl @ Multiple Venues
The annual three-round series of readings and music set in bars, bookstores, barbershps and even laundromats along the Valencia Street corridor and 24th St. in the Mission. LGBT events each hour. 6pm, 7pm, 8pm. www.litcrawl.org

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Oct, 17: Girl Power! $10-$25. 10pm-2am. 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

Soul Delicious @ Lookout
Brunch, booze, sass and grooves, with the Mom DJs, Motown sounds, and soul food. 11am-4pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.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

TheatreWorks Costume Gala @ Santa Clara Marriott Hotel
The annual costume ball fundraiser for the silicon valley theatre company includes visits to their costume shop to pick out an outfit, plus cocktails, dinner, dessert, a live auction, and dancing. $350 and up. 5:30pm-11pm. 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. (650) 463-7112. www.theatreworks.org

Treasure Island Music Festival @ Treasure Island
The annual outdoor fest of pop, rock, techno and other music genres returns, with headliners Deadmau5, The National, Panda Bear, and more than a dozen other acts; comedy line-up, too. Also Oct. 18. $95-$315. www.treasureislandfestival.com

You Betta Work Comedy @ Brainwash Cafe
Jesus U. BettaWork's offbeat comedy show, with Tramane Webb, Jennifer Ellis, Inanc, Queenie TT, Anthony Medina and Mario Montes. No cover. 8pm. 1122 Folsom St. www.jesusubettawork.com

Sunday, Oct. 18

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
'Halloqween Realness' offers a dragtastic early take on costume fun, with Heklina, Carnita, DJs Stanley Frank, Taco Tuesdays and John Fucking Cartwright, plus many drag acts. $8-$10. 2pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
DJ Bus Station John spins classic grooves, with a special Patrick Cowley tribute, at the famed leather bar. Dance it up! $5. 7pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

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

GAPA Bow Tie Party @ Women's Building
Wear a bow tie as the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance honors scholarship and grant recipients at a cocktail party (open bar and bites); hosted by Lychee Deja vu Minelli, with Kristi Yummykochi. Donations. 2pm-5pm. 3543 18th St. www.gapa.org

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. Follwoed by Spillin' Tea T-dance (3pm-11pm). 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

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

Vulfpeck @ Slim's
Jazzy, funky, witty genre-crossing LA-based music collective performs. Hibbety Dibbety opens. $21-$46 (with dinner). 8pm. 333 11th st. 255-0333. www.vulfpeck.com www.slimspresents.com

Monday, Oct. 19

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 @ Martuni's
Irene Tu and Jessica Sele cohost the comedy open mic night for women and queers. No cover. 6pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St.

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

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
Michael and Joshua @ Midnight Sun

Tuesday, Oct. 20

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 with the strippers at the cruisy theatre. $20. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Outloud @ Oasis
Joshua Granell's new SF storytelling series, with H.P. Mendoza, Kegel Kater, Ben McCoy, Cheryl Dunye and Sister Roma. $10. 7:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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. $4. 10pm-2am. Preceded by Open Mic Comedy, 7pm, no cover. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Wednesday 21

Bedlam @ Beaux
New weekly event with DJs Haute Toddy, Guy Ruben, plus Johnny Rokitt, Mercedez Munro and Abominatrix. Wet T-shirt/jock contest at 11pm. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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

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

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

Melissa O'Keefe @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The Bay Area singer premieres her new show, Uptown Girl: The Songs of Billy Joel, with a three-piece band. $30-$45. 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason Street. (866) 663-1063. www.melissatokeefe.com www.ticketweb.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-9pm. 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

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, Oct. 22

After Dark @ Exploratorium
The adult party with cocktails and activities takes on the theme "Full-Spectrum Science." $10-$15. 6pm-10pm. Embarcadero at Pier 15. www.exploratorium.edu

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

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Slutty porn stud Brian Bonds leads the interactive sex party at the famed strip club. $10. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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

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

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun. Oct. 22: Cosmic nightlife, with DJed music by The BeDazzlers, alien fun and films. $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

Russ Lorenson @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The tlented singer performs his special Barry Manilow show, Fanilow: One Man's Pursuit of Music and Passion. $25-$40. 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason Street. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.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. Oct. 22: The Grannies, Black Irish and Gary Floyd. 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

Varla Jean Merman @ Oasis
The statuesque drag queen returns for Big Black Hole , a night of musical science fiction hilarity. $25-$35. 8pm. Also Oct. 23 & 24. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. class=cfphone> www.sfoasis.com

Wig Sale/Open House @ Diva Hair
Stock up on your Halloween and drag needs at David carter-Ford's new designer wig salon. 7pm-9pm. 3150 18th St., Suite 318. www.facebook.com/DivaHairbyDavid

Want your nightlife event listed? Email [email protected], at least two weeks before your event. Event photos welcome