October 29, 2015
On the Tab :: Oct. 29 - Nov. 5
READ TIME: 16 MIN.
Masked balls, parties and concerts feature in October's fete-filled finale, and November's fresh fall festivities.
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 (contest at midnight), and dance beats spun by DJ DAMnation. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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
Halloween Extravaganza @ Lookout
Costumes optional at this benefit for the legal assistance nonprofits TransLatinas efforts, with food and drinks. $20-$40. 6pm-9pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.balif.org www.lookoutsf.com
Hollyween @ Madame Tussaud's
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
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
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 @ The Stud
"Sing Til It Hurts" the new weekly night with hostess Sister Flora (Floozy) Goodthyme. 8pm; happy hour drinks til 10pm. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Mary Go Round @ Lookout
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, 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 amateur singing night, 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubOMGsf.com
Shakey Gibson's Seductive Sirens @ Oasis
Live cabaret drag show led by Maria Konner with vocalists Linty, Siren Saphire and Shakey Gibson. $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. 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 night with local and touring bands. Oct. 29: Gaytheist, The Cutthroats 9, Live Moon and Pal Ape. $8. 9:30pm. 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. 30
Bathhouse Massacre @ Liberation Institute Urban Retreat Center
Pedal Pups' fundraiser for the AIDS Life/Cycle, with a haunted house tour depicting a gay bath house. $10. 8pm-11pm tours, dancing til 12am. 1227 Folsom St. www.facebook.com/events/882288561847616
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
Br�t @ Beatbox
The roving NY/LA leather-fetish dance party returns for a special Halloween Eve night; don your leather and costumes and get kinky; DJs Dan Darlington and Corey Craig. $20. 10pm-4am. 314 11th St. www.brutparty.com www.beatboxsf.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
Cosmic Arcade @ Brewcade
The new video game bar goes black-light at the LED-lit special weekend.
Oct. 31, dress in your fave glowy gear, with a costume contest ($600 in cash prizes). The theme returns each 1st Friday in Dec. 8pm-2am. 2200 B Market St. www.brewcadesf.com
Darren Criss @ Nourse Theatre
The star of Glee and Hedwig and the Angry Inch performs Broadway classics, and tells stories of his San Francisco years, with host/accompanist Seth Rudetsy. $50-$100. 8pm. 275 Hayes St. 392-4400. www.darrencriss.com www.cityboxoffice.com www.markcortalepresents.com/broadway
The Devil Made Me Do It @ El Rio
Drag, devils and dancing at the Mission club's Halloween party, with 2 costumes contests, Lil Miss Hot Mess performing, gogos, and wild jams. $6-$10. 9pm-2am. 3158 Mission st. www.elriosf.com
Dickslap @ SF Eagle
DJs Mark O'Brien, Collin Bass and the Dickslap crew spin dark techno and electro grooves. $10. 10pm-3am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Halloween Bash @ Club BnB & Club 21, Oakland
Massive two-club Halloween party, with a Haunted House maze in the basement, $2,000 in prize costumes, hot sexy scary gogos, drag show with Lulu, Jacqueline and Mahlae, bottle service, Latin, hip hop and Electro music. $5-$25. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.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
Haunted Bathhouse @ Lone Star Saloon
Enjoy a sexy spooky ambiance at the popular bear bar's Halloween party; DJ Chaka Quan. No cover. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
John O'Hurley @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The star of Broadway (Chicago, Spamalot) and TV (Seinfeld) performs his stylish cabaret show, including Broadway classics and stories about his life and career. $50-$65 ($20 food/drink min). 8pm. Also Oct. 31, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 777-8932. www.FeinsteinsSF.com www.ticketweb.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
Nightmare on Folsom Street @ Oasis
Horror-themed Halloween Eve party, with DJs Erik Withakay and Philip Adrian. $20. 10pm-3am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Pacific Anthropomorphics Convention @ Doubletree Hotel, San Jose
Three-day weekend for Furries, with an 'End of the World' theme; panels, performances, DJed dancing, sales booths, and more. $50-$120. Thru Sun. 2050 Gateway Place. (408) 453-4000. www.pacanthro.org/2015/
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. 10pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Planet Booty, Double Duchess @ Slim's
"U Betta Werk, Witch," a special funk live music Hallow's Eve concert, also with HiScores. $14-$40 (with dinner). 10pm-1am. 333 11th St. www.planetbooty.org class=fsl> www.doubleduchess.com www.slimspresents.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
Some Thing @ The Stud
Juanita More's not hosting her annual Runway Massacre, but instead hosting the weekly wild drag show's All Hallows' Eve edition, The Haunted House of More! at Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Superpower @ Powerhouse
Susan Revah's kinky costumed Halloween Eve night, with DJ Guy Ruben. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom st. www.powerhousebar.com
Saturday, Oct. 31
Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon
Beer only $8 until you bust. 4pm-8pm. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com
Beetlejuice! @ Virgil's Sea Room
Halloween party themed around the classic Tim Burton film. Dress as your favorite characters. $150 prize costume contest; DJs Carrie OnDisco, Jordee, John Fucking Cartwright. $3-$5. 9pm-2am. 3152 Mission St. 829-2233. www.virgilssf.com
Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
Special mash-up sets and DJed areas. 9pm-late. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.com
La Bota Loca Halloween @ Club 21, Oakland
Second Halloween party, with $1,500 in prize costumes, hot sexy scary gogos, Latin, hip hop and Electro music. $5-$25. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com
Club Rimshot @ Club BNB, Oakland
Get groovin' at the weekly hip hop and R&B night at their new location; tonight, the multi-level Halloween party. $8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Dark Room @ The Stud
Drag show nightmares and wildness with a punk-electro-industrial edge, at the SoMa club. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Disco Circus Halloween @ The Starlight Room
Honey Mahogany hosts a classy night of Halloween fun, with DJ Riley Patrick, The House of More!, a scenic view, $500 costume contest. $25- 9pm-2am. Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell St. www.eventbrite.com
Honey Soundsystem @ Beatbox
Electro dance night featuring DJs Ron Like Hell and Mozhgan. $10-$15. 10pm-3am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. $10-$25. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. class=cfphone> 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Phantasm @ The Armory
Large-scale (mostly straight) "carnival of mischief," an electro dance event, with DJs The Polish Ambassador, Thivery Corporation's Rob Garza, Croatia Squad; lots of space, quickie tours of the kinky haunted house rooms, $30 and up. 9pm-2am. 14th St. at Mission. www.phantasmsf.com
Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Davies Symphony Hall
40th anniversary participatory screening of the classic transvestite transsexual alien comic horror musical cult classic, with host Peaches Christ, the SF Symphony performing a one-hour concert of spooky music with with Theramin player Dorit Chrysler performing Ed Wood themes and other music. Rocky Horror costumes encouraged. $15-$65. 7:30pm. Grove St. at Van Ness. 864-6000. www.sfsymphony.org
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
Scary Party @ The Midway
Large-scale warehouse ravey mostly straight event features Groove Armada, Subb-An, Dax Lee and many other DJs; lasers, costume contest, performances, food. $30-$40. 9pm-4am. 900 Marin St. www.scaryparty.net
Starship Halloween @ Club Six
Gus Presents' astro-space-themed circuit dance costume party, with DJs Kitty Glitter and Josh Whitaker, gogo studs, and interplanetary decor. $30-$50. 10pm-4am. 60 6th St. www.guspresents.com
Star Trek Live, Mother @ Oasis
The scifi comic parody show includes a Star Trek costumes night for the audience, then Heklina's weekly drag show with cohost Peaches Christ, a costume party and contest $20. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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, Nov. 1
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. 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, Nov. 2
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 (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, Nov. 3
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
Kingdom of Sodom/Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Highly interactive sex party at the famed strip club. $20. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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
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, Nov. 4
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
Betty Roi @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The local French-born chanteuse performs a concert of Edith Piaf songs, with historian Carolyn Burke. $20-$35. 7pm. Also Nov. 5, 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 777-8932. www.FeinsteinsSF.com www.ticketweb.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
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/
Rookie Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Cheer on newbie strippers at the contest with $200 prize. $20. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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, Nov. 5
After Dark @ Exploratorium
The adult party with cocktails and activities; Nov. 5: Teeny Tiny, exhibits of miniature objects, microbes and microscopic things. $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
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. $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
Suzanne Vega & Duncan Shiek @ Freight & Salvage, Berkeley
Vega, the pop-folk singer-songwriter, and Sheik, the Grammy and multiple Tony-winning singer-composer, perform "Songs From New York City: Bleeker Street to Broadway." $46-$58. 8pm. Also Nov. 6. 2020 Addison st., Berkeley. (510) 644-2020. www.duncansheik.com www.freightandsalvage.org
Thirsty Thursdays @ The Cafe
Drink specials, Top 40, gogo studs and no cover, 2 for 1 cocktails until 10:30pm. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Thump @ White Horse, Oakland
Weekly electro music night with DJ Matthew Baker and guests. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com
Thursday Night Live @ Eagle
Live bands - usually, rock, punk and always good - perform at the famed leather bar. 8:30pm first band. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Eleventh anniversary 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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