On the Tab :: Oct. 22 - 29

This week, women and queens in song, comedy -and comic songs! - top our list of preferred nightlife favorites. For pre-Halloween weekend fun, see our extra events list, Halloween Hookup.

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 (contest at midnight), and dance beats spun by DJ DAMnation. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Porn stud Brian Bonds leads the interactive party in the arcade, while strippers show their stuff onstage. $10. 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

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

Maria Konner @ Martuni's
Enjoy jazz, blues and rock with a two-piece band, and an open mic at the popular martini bar (3rd Thursdays). No cover. 4 Valencia St. www.facebook.com/events/1678620629023332/

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. 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

Russ Lorenson @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The talented 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. 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. Oct. 22: The Grannies, Black Irish and Gary Floyd. 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

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

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. 23

Adam Killian @ Nob Hill Theatre
The muscled hot porn stud performs solo shows (8pm) and duo sex shows with hot newbie Andre Orloff (10pm). $25. Also Oct. 24. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Adore Delano @ DNA Lounge
The rocking RuPaul's Drag Race star performs live with her band, and drag performers Laundra Tyme, Llama Llama, Scarlett Letters ans Sue Casa; DJs St. John, Haute Toddy, and Angel. Dress to impress at an extra-queer night. $15-$30 (VIP $340-$680). 9pm-late. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.com

Adult Swim Drive-In @ Treasure Island
View unaired episodes and pilots from the wacky animated show TBS program, plus extended previews of Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalpse , popcorn, candy and food trucks, all in a scenic outdoor area. Free. Sunset-10pm. 18+. 200 California Ave. www.adultswimpresents.com

Alicia Teeter & Will Giammona @ Hotel Rex
The musical theatre duo, who've performed in shows at New Conservatory Theatre and elsewhere, performs Stage Spouse , a night of songs about theatre couples. $30-$50. 8pm. Cocktails and small plates available. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.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

Charles Busch @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The veteran playwright and drag performer brings his new cabaret show Charles Busch, That Girl/That Boy to the classy nightclub. $40-$55. 8pm. Also Oct. 24, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.charlesbusch.com www.ticketweb.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

Disrobe @ Oasis
Bacchananal, toga party, Roman Empire garb encouraged at Shenanigans, the new monthly event with different themes (www.shenanigans-sf.com). $7. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Freaky Friday @ Beatbox
Peaches Christ and DJ David Harness' night of pre-Halloween fun, David Helton's birthday, and the unofficial Wanda sykes after-party (tickets gets you $5 entry). $10-$20. 10pm-3am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.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

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

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

Sinner's Hour @ the Chapel
The Vestry bar/restaurant of the music nightclub offers a new pre-Halloween-themed cocktail menu with live music, burlesque. Tue-Fri 5pm-7pm. 775 Valencia St. www.thechapelsf.com

Steam @ Powerhouse
Walter Gomez hosts the five-year anniversary of the saucy humid night with a wet towel contest, DJ Guy Ruben, massages, gogo studs, and steamworks Baths giveaways. $5 benefits Mama G's. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

SuperNatural @ California Academy of Sciences
Halloween-themed party at the nature and science museum, with pumpkin carving, photo booths, magic shows and kid-friendly activities. $35-$50. VIP 5pm-6:30. Reg. 6:30-9pm. 379-5411. www.calacademy.org

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

Saturday, Oct. 24

Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon
Beer only $8 until you bust. 4pm-8pm. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
Special mash-up set and performance by the First Church of the Sacred Silversexual, a Davie Bowie tribute band; with DJs Mysterious D, Entyme, Brazz Tax and more. $15 (VIP seat up to $690). 9pm-late. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.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

Chili Con Comedy Fiesta @ Magnet
Jesus U. BettaWork hosts the monthly stand-up night, with Loren Kraut, Roman Rimer, Durdah Devil, Nick Leonard, Nina G, Robert Parra and Karinda Dobbins. Free. 8pm. 4122 18th St. www.magnetsf.org

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

Jane's Addiction @ Warfield
The popular rock band performs a one-night concert of Ritual De Lo Habitual in its entirety. $75-$90. 8:30pm. 982 Market St. (888) 929-7849. www.axs.com

Kay Kostopoulos @ Hotel Rex
The singer-actress shares jazz and Broadway songs, with a Mediterranean style. $30-$50. 8pm. Cocktails and small plates available. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Oct. 24: a Kylie Minogue tribute. $10-$25. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Rachel Yamagata @ The Fillmore
The talented pop-folk singer-composer performs music from her seven CDs, including the new Tightrope Walker. My Name Is You opens. $22.50. 9pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. 346-6000. www.rachaelyamagata.com www.thefillmore.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

Sunday, Oct. 25

Afternoon Delight @ the New Parish, Oakland
DJ Justime's monthly patio party grooves, with DJs Gustavo and Blackstone. 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

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

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

Monday, Oct. 26

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

Kristin Hersh @ Bottom of the Hill
The vocalist for Throwing Muses performs new music from her solo album, Crooked. Zachary Blizzard opens. $20. 8pm. All ages. 1233 17th St. www.kristinhersh.cashmusic.org www.bottomofthehill.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 (aka Trauma Flintstone). 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com

Spooked @ The Strand Theatre
American Conservatory Theatre's gala costume ball raises funds for A.C.T.'s Master of Fine Arts Program. Enjoy a cocktail reception in the new theatre lobby, with cabaret performances by MFA students, Tarot readings, and dancing to grooves by DJ Flaxo. $50 (after-party only), $150-$500. 6pm-11pm. 1127 Market St. 439-2337. www.act-sf.org

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, Oct. 27

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, 7 pm-10 pm. 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

Retro Night @ 440 Castro
Jim Hopkins plays classic pop oldies, with vintage music videos. 9pm-2am. 44 Castro St. www.the440.com

Season of the Witch @ Small Press Distribution, Berkeley
Halloween-themed party celebrating books from the East Bay press, with music by Stella Peach, a free taco truck, plus beer, wine, treats, a 40%-off book sale, a panel on magic in contemporary writing with Will Alexander, Daniel Benjamin, Judy Grahn and Brittany Billmeyer-Finn, plus Tarot readings, rituals and more. 6:30pm-10pm. 1341 7th St., Berkeley. www.spdbooks.org

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

Slashdance @ Oasis
Retro rock night with DJs Jerry Lee, C'est Jille. $3. 9pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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, Oct. 28

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

Harvest Feast @ Verdi Club
The annual dinner and fundraiser for the Castro Country Club (the LGBTQ sober space) includes a four-course dinner by JJardine, a silent auction, awards, drag performances, all with a pre-Halloween "Masquerade" theme. $125 and up. 6pm-10pm. 2424 Mariposa St. www.castrocountryclub.org

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

Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
The monthly reading series at the popular martini bar this time includes a Halloween-themed night with Samuel Sattin (The Silent End ), David Edison (The Waking Engine ), Loren Rhoads (Wish You Were Here: Adventures in Cemetery Travel), and Wonder Dave (entertainer and Poetry Slam Finalist), and host James J. Siegel (How Ghosts Travel). 7pm. 4 Valencia St.

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 [Preceded by Yuri Kagan's comedy show ($5, 7pm) and followed by the Hush Up, Sweet Charlotte after-party, 9:30pm]. Extended thru December. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com

Ofer Bashan @ Oasis
Classical-pop Israeli singer-songwriter performs. $12. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. 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/

Sharon McNight @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The veteran vocalist and community favorite returns with her acclaimed show, Sophie Tucker's Farewell Tour, her musical tribute to the iconic vaudeville performer. $25-$40. 8pm. Also Oct. 29. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.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

Terror: An Artificial Presence @ Black Box Theatre, Oakland
Oakland School ofr the Arts' 6th annual Haunted House event with an ectoplasmic alien theme. $8-$12. 7pm. Thru Oct. 30. 531 19th St. www.oakarts.org

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. 29

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

Hollyween @ Madame Tussauds
Passport Magazine's fundraiser costume party for the Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation, with prizes for best costumes; hosted by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, performances by Xavier Toscano; DJed music by the Go Bang! crew. $30-$70. 6pm (VIP), 7pm-10pm. 145 Jefferson St. www.hollyween.org

Jam-a-zon @ Oasis
Maria Konner (Under the Golden Gate) hosts a musician improv night; grand piano, drums and bass set-up; bring your own other instruments, or sing. 11:30pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

John Grant @ SF Independent
The innovative singer-composer who croons about ex-boyfriends and other subjects with noble flair, returns with music from his new CD, Grey Tickles, Black Pressure. Bright Light Bright Light opens. $20. 8pm. 628 Divisadero St. 771-1421. www.johngrantmusic.com www.theindependentsf.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, 29, Creatures of the Nightlife, with Peaches Christ, DJ Omar a drag show with Chaka Corn, Becky Motorlodge, Qween, and more, plus haunted house fun, and demos with bugs and dinosaur artifacts. $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

Shakey Gibson's Seductive Sirens @ Oasis
Live cabaret drag show with Shakey Gibson, Halili Know and Siren Saphhire. $20-$30. 10pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. 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

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