On the Tab :: Nov. 26 - Dec. 3

Shop-ortunities and party planning! Despite the holiday, or because of it, we've got an extra full plate of festive nightlife events that may help you dance off a few of those extra calories gained. Gobble up the fun!

Thursday, Nov. 26

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

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

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

Queer Karaoke @ Club OMG
Dana hosts the amateur singing night, 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubOMGsf.com

Thanksgiving Potluck @ Castro Country Club
The dinner at the LGBTQ sober space; sign up, bring a dish, volunteer. 1pm-4pm. 4058 18th St. www.castrocountryclub.org

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. $8. 9:30pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Tom Shaw @ R3 Hotel, Guerneville
The accomplished cabaret pianist plays the Russian River resort for t-giving weekend. 8pm. Thru Nov. 29. 16390 4th St. at Mill, Guerneville. (707) 869-8399. www.ther3hotel.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, Nov. 27

Al Stewart @ City Winery, Napa
The veteran folk singer-songwriter performs at the scenic winery. $67. 8pm. 1030 Main St., Napa. www.citywinery.com/napa

Bearracuda @ Beatbox
The bears go wild at the holiday underwear party, with DJs Rotten Robbie and Mike Biggz. $10. 10pm-4am. 314 11th St. www.bearracuda.com www.beatboxsf.com

Boy Bar @ The Cafe
Gus Presents' weekly dance night, with DJ Kid Sysko, cute gogos and $2 beer (before 10pm). 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Club Papi @ Club 21, Oakland
20-year anniversary party for the hot Latin dance night, with Los Horoscopos de Durango performing, drag divas, and sexy gogo guys. $160-$15. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.clubpapi.com www.club21oakland.com

Comedy Noir @ Balancoire
Valerie 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

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. 10pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Public Image Limited @ the Chapel
The pop-punk band, led by the irascible John Lydon, performs new and classic songs. $42-$45. 9pm. 777 Valencia St. www.pilofficial.com www.thechapelsf.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

Shenanigans @ Oasis
The new monthly thematic costume party goes to the woods; dress up as your favorite outdoor creature. $7. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.shenanigans-sf.com 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, Nov. 28

La Bota Loca Halloween @ Club 21, Oakland
Latin, hip hop and Electro music night. $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. 8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Industry @ Beatbox
Thanksgiving recovery dance, with DJs Russ Rich, Wayne G, and Jamie J. Sanchez. Proceeds benefit the AIDS Emergency Fund and Positive Resource Center. $20. 10pm-4am. 314 11th St. www.industrysf.com www.beatboxsf.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Nov. 28, Katya (RuPaul's Drag Race) hosts a wild night. $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

Sunday, Nov. 29

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

Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
DJ Bus Station John's extra holiday weekend T-dance, with a tribute to the Queens of Disco, including Stephanie Mills. $5. 7pm-12am. 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 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

House of Floyd @ Yoshi's Oakland
The Pink Floyd tribute band performs rock classics at the stylish nightclub/restaurant. $26. 8pm. 510 Embarcadero, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.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

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'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. 30

Donna Sachet's Songs of the Season @ Beatbox
The 23rd annual holiday concert includes our own On the Town columnist, plus performances by Sharon McNight, Abigail, Brian Kent, Dan O'Leary, Brenda Reed, and Vicki Shepard. Proceeds benefit AIDS Emergency Fund. $60 and up. 8pm. Also Dec. 1 & 2. 314 11th St. www.donnasachet.com www.beatboxsf.com www.songsoftheseason15.eventbrite.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

Holiday Ice Rink @ Union Square
Enjoy skating, hot drinks and fun in the downtown center of holiday shopping. $7-$11. Skate rental $6. Thru Jan. 14. Various times, 10am-11pm. 333 Post St. www.unionsquareicerink.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.

Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
James J. Siegel MCs the reading series at the martini bar's lounge, with poets Matthew Siegel, Liz Green, Roberto F. Santiago and MK Chavez. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.

Mahogany Mondays @ Midnight Sun
Honey Mahogany's weekly drag and musical talent show starts around 10pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.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, Dec. 1

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

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

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

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

Kingdom of Sodom/Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Get nude as strippers do it onstage at the interactive sex party. $20. 8pm. 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

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

Victoria Theodore @ Yoshi's Oakland
The classically trained singer-pianist (who's toured with Stevie Wonder) performs jazz classics and standards at the release party for her new album, Grateful. $20. 8pm. 510 Embarcadero, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com

Wednesday, Dec. 2

Absolutely Fabulous @ Oasis
Christian Heppinstall as Patsy, Terry McLaughlin as Edina, plus Katya Smirnoff-Skky, Raya Light and a cast of queens perform scripts from the hit BBC comedy series. $25 ($200 champers front row VIP, sweetie!). 7pm. Also Dec. 4, 5, 8, 9, 20. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

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

Bone @ Powerhouse
New weekly punk-alternative music night hosted by Uel Renteria and Johnny Rockitt. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Booty Call @ QBar
Juanita More! and her weekly intimate -yet packed- dance party; soon to end this month. $10-$15. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.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

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, and MC mr Pam. $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
Ladies night at the Castro dance club. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Rookies Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Watch amatuer strippers compete by audience applause for a $200 prize. $20. 9pm. 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

Thursday, Dec. 3

After Dark @ Exploratorium
Glow, a night-light festival of fun at the hands-on museum's monthly adult party, with Light Orchestra by Benjamin James and Ka-Ping Yee; cocktails, dancing and a scenic outdoor veranda. $10-$15. 6pm-10pm. Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St. www.exploratorium.edu

California Honeydrops @ The New Parish, Freight & Salvage
The charming New Orleans-style soul-funk band performs two East Bay shows. $20-$25. 9pm. 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. www.thenewparish.com Dec. 4, at F&S, $20-$25. 8pm. 2020 Addison St. www.freightandsalvage.org www.cahoneydrops.com

Dining Out for Life @ Sonoma Restaurants
80-plus restaurants in scenic Sonoma participate in the fundraiser where a percentage of your bill goes to local HIV/AIDS charities, including Food for Thought, Sonoma's food bank. List online at: www.FFTfoodbank.org

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

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." 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

Glimmer @ Oasis
Keshet, the LGBT Jewish nonprofit, celebrates the holidays, with a dinner, awards honoring Al Baum, Rabbi Tsipora Gabai and Ruth Messinger ($150 and up; 6pm), with Mazel Top, the dance party, afterwards (9pm). 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com

The Golden Girls @ Victoria Theatre
The Christmas Episodes are performed by Heklina, D'Arcy Drollinger and a drag queen/king cast of local talents. $25. Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. Thru Dec. 20. 2961 16th St. www.goldengirlschristmas.eventbrite.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

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

Mazel Top @ Oasis
Celebrate Hanucon at the gay Jewish men and friends/admirers party, with host Yuri Kagan, DJs Mo Tech and Goy Toy. $5. 9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun. Dec. 3, Feel the Force , with Star Wars-themed science demos, a live performance by Humans, with DJ sets by Johnny Hwin. $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

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

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