On the Tab :: Dec. 10 - 17

We're wet with anticipation for this week's luscious nightlife events. No, really, we got caught in a downpour and we're wet.

Thursday, Dec. 10

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. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the weekly gogo-tastic night of sexy dudes shakin' their bulges and getting wet in their undies for $100 prize (contest at midnight), and dance beats spun by DJ DAMnation. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Drag Queens on Ice @ Union Square Holiday Ice Rink
Enjoy skating, hot drinks and a fun drag show, hosted by Donna Sachet, with Mutha Chuka, Paju Munro, Kylie-Pop, Kim Chi Chi, BeBe Sweetbriar, and Mahlae Balenciaga. 8pm. 333 Post St. www.unionsquareicerink.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

The Golden Girls @ Victoria Theatre
The Christmas Episodes (two of them) are performed with over-the-top camp 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 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

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun. Dec. 10, Hard French DJs, with an arts and crafts bazaar for holiday shopping, Smitten Ice Cream and scientific liquid nitrogen-frozen treats. Last nightlife event of the year. $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

Spencer Day @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The local jazz vocalist-pianist performs songs from his albums Daybreak, and the new Angel City. $40-$55 ($20 food/drink min.). 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866)663-1063. www.spencerday.com www.ticketweb.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. $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, Dec. 11

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
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

Give Until It Hurts @ Oasis
Sue Casa and Brian Gougherty host a fundraiser for Unesco literacy charities; with DJ Pinky Ring, raffles and drag acts. $5. 9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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

Nick Lowe, Los Straitjackets, The Cactus Blossoms @ Great American Music Hall
The veteran pop singer-songwriter returns with a new edition of his multi-band Quality Holiday Revue. $30-$54 (with dinner). 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. 885-0750. www.nicklowe.com www.slimspresents.com

Out in Tech @ Oasis
Holiday mixer for LGBTQs in technology, with drink specials and food for purchase. Free but register online. 6pm-9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Party Nights @ Club BnB, Oakland
Different events each week. 10pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Point Break Live @ DNA Lounge
Duuuude! The way-hilar comic stage adaptation of the cult film's screenplay, with a lucky audience member chosen as the lead, plus splashtastic interaction, returns, like, here. $20 and up. 7:30pm. 37 11th St. 626-1409. www.dnalounge.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

Russ Lorenson @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The celebrated cool vocalist returns with his annual Christmas in San Francisco concert. $35. 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (855) 636-4556. www.russlorenson.com www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.aspx

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

Saturday, Dec. 12

Asheq @ Club OMG
One-year anniversary of the Middle Eastern and North African LGBTQ dance party, with terrific Middle Eastern dance music, gogos and belly dancers. &4. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.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. Special holiday shows now thru New Year's Eve. Reg: $25-$160. Beer/wine served; cash only; 21+, except where noted. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
Latin, hip hop and Electro music night. $5-$25. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com

Classic Christmas & Chanukah Shtick @ Hotel Rex
Society Cabaret presents Lauren Mayer, G. Scott Lact and Scott Grinthal performing a concert of dual holiday favorites. $ Cocktails and light plates available. $30-$50. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.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

Cockblock @ Rickshaw Stop
The monthly queer dance party for "dykes, lezzies, trannies, homos & friends," with DJs Nuxx and Zax spinning '90s, dance, soul and more, plus an Ugly Sweater contest, hosted by Lesbian Santa! $100 win goes to the charity of your choice. $10. 10pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.com
Equality Rocks with Steve Grand @ LGBT Center

Equality Rocks with Steve Grand @ LGBT Center
The gay rock-pop singer performs at a fundraiser for the Human Rights Campaign. $40 includes a cocktail. $75 includes meet & greet with grand. 7pmVIPs. Concert 8pm. 1800 Market St. www.action.hrc.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=127360

Faux Fur Fashion Show @ El Rio
Fudgie Frottage MCs a night of fashion and fun for animals and their owners, with Kit Tapata, Ethyl Merman, Madd Dogg 20/20, Momma's Boyz, and DJ. Junkyard; proceeds benefit Wonder Dog Rescue. $5-$20. 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

Godless Perverts @ Borderlands Bookstore
Holiday party for the sex-friendly queer-centric group, and a fundraiser for the St. James infirmary. Donations. 8pm-11pm. 866 Valencia St. www.gofundme.com/godlessholiday2015

Jonathan Poretz @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The veteran crooner and Las Vegas star returns with his Frank Sinatra music tribute. $30-$45. 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (855) 636-4556. www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.aspx

Justin Sayer @ Oasis
The witty solo performer returns with his hilarious show, The Meeting, all about the homosexual agenda! $20. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Dec. 12: Peaches Christ hosts Krampussy!, a holiday horror night. $10-$25. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Operation: Twelfth Night @ SF Veteran's Building
Holiday party for the SF Veterans Club, with music, food, an awards ceremony and an art show. $10 (free for vets and Lions). 6pm-10pm. 401 Van Ness Ave, room 210.

Pound Puppy @ SF Eagle
The Go Bang! guys Steve Fabus and Sergio Fedasz join the Pound DJs Taco Tuesday and Kevin O'Connor for a groovy night popular with cubs and cuties, gogo studs and a cruisy atmo. 9pm-2am. $5-$10. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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
Andrew Sean Greer at Writers With Drinks @ The Make Out Room

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

Writers With Drinks @ The Make Out Room
Bestselling local authors tells tawdry tales, with host Charlie Jane Anders; this time, Andrew Sean Greer, Ali Eteraz and Lydia Popovich. $5-$20. 7:30pm. 3225 22nd St. www.makeoutroom.com
Sundance Saloon Holiday
Ball @ Space 550

Sunday, Dec. 13

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

Courtney Act @ Oasis
The glamorous Aussie drag entertainer shares her holiday song faves, along with fun stories from "down undah." $20-$30. 7:30pm. Also Dec. 14, 7:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.courtneyact.com www.sfoasis.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

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

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

Laura Osnes @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The twice Tony-nominated musical theatre actress performs her favorite songs. $45. 3pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com

Santa Skivvies Run @ The Lookout
The annual fun and sexy Christmas-themed underpants run raises funds for the SF AIDS Foundation. Raise $25 or more. Register by 10am. Loop through the Castro; block party afterward (open to all) on Noe St at Market/16th. www.santaskivviesrun.org

Sundance Saloon Holiday Ball @ Space 550
The Country-Western dance group hosts its annual holiday party with a cowboy/girl twist. Bring new unwrapped toys for kids. $5 with/$8 without a toy. 5pm lessons. Dancing 7:15-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org

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

Vanessa Bousay @ Martuni's
The high-class drag performer sings through every holiday, with accompanist Alan Choy. $10. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.vanessabousay.com

Monday, Dec. 14

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.

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. 15

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

Dreaming of a Wig Christmas @ Oasis
Hair and wig stylist David Carter-Ford presents a fun runway show with performances by Mutah Chucka, Miss Shugana, Olivia Hart, Jesus U. Bettawork, Migitte Nielson and others, with hunky hair dudes and holiday cocktails. Proceeds benefit Wigs for kids. Donations. 10pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

Judith Hill @ Great American Music Hall
The amazing R&B and soul singer performs with her band. $21-$46 (with dinner). 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. 885-0750. www.judithhill.com www.slimspresents.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 as the strippers take it all off. $20. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

OutLoud @ Oasis
The new storytelling series hosted by Joshua Grannell (Peaches Christ) this time features Jason LeRoy, Heklina, Dottie Lux, Seth Shubin, Sharon Birzer and Mona G. Hawd. $10. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. class=cfphone> 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

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, Dec. 16

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

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

Katya's Holiday Spectacular @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Our favorite Russian royal exile drag singing star (aka actor J. Conrad Frank) returns for her annual night of music and hilarity, with music director Joe Wicht, and guest performers. $30-$45. 8pm. Dec. 17 at 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.russianoperadiva.com www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.aspx

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 last show of 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. 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

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. 17

Christmas Corral @ Oasis
Cora Values and her ensemble perform a wacky satire of Dickens "A Christmas Carol" setat a rural truck stop. $20. 7pm. Also dec. 18. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
The monthly night of witty stand-up this time includes Shazia Mirza from London, doctor-by-day Priyanka Wali, Emily Epstein White, Irene Tu, and host Lisa Geduldig. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.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

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

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

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

Sony Holland @ The Ritz-Carlton
The sultry songstress returns for an extended run of jazz concerts in the swanky lounge of the famed hotel. 6:30pm-9pm. Thu-Sat. 600 Stockton St. www.sonyholland.com

Tesla Boy @ Rickshaw Stop
Russian techno-synth band performs their cool tunes. Rose Quartz opens; DJs Devon and Mr. Smith. $12-$14. 8pm. 155 Fell St. www.teslaboy.com www.rickshawstop.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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