On the Tab :: March 10 - 17

Blarney aside, don't drink the green beer, man. No, really. Have a real beer. St. Patrick's day (March 17) is no excuse to be a Paddy O'Jerkwad. You can still have plenty of fun without any lucky charms, or spending, drinking or regurgitating too much green.

Thursday, March 10

After Dark @ Exploratorium
Adult parties at the interactive science museum. March 10: Mushrooms and more. Cocktail cash bar. $10-$15. 6pm-10pm. Pier 15 at Embarcadero. www.exploratorium.edu

Ain't Mama's Drag @ Balancoire
Weekly drag queen and drag king show hosted by Cruzin d'Loo. 8pm-10pm. No cover. 2565 Mission St. www.balancoiresf.com

Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the fun sexy night. $100 cash prize for best bulge. $5-$10 benefits Groundswell Institute, the queer retreat camp. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Porn actor Ryan Cummings leads the very interactive downstairs sex fun (before his March 11 & 12 stage shows). $10. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Gina Yashere @ Punch Line Comedy Club
The hilarious British stand-up comic (and out lesbian) performs her new show, Ticking Boxes (see feature in last week's issue). $16.50-$22.50. March 9-11, 8pm. March 11 also 10pm. March 12 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. 18 & over with valid photo ID. 444 Battery St. 397-7573. www.Punchlinecomedyclub.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

Rock Fag @ Hole in the Wall
Enjoy hard rock and punk music from DJ Don Baird at the wonderfully divey SoMa bar. 7pm-2am. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com

Steve Tyrell @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The Grammy Award-winning vocalist returns with his Frank Sinatra tribute show, One More for the Road. $75-$95. Thu & Fri 8pm. Sat 7pm, Sun 3pm. Thru March 13. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com

Three's Company Live @ Oasis
The wacky sitcom about '70s roommates gets the local drag parody treatment, with Heklina, D'Arcy Drollinger, Matthew Martin, Adam Roy, Sara Moore and Laurie Bushman. $25, $25 and $225 VIP tables. Thu-Sat 7pm. Thru March 5. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Disco guru DJ Bus Station John spins grooves at the intimate retro music night. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Friday, March 11

Angie Stone @ Yoshi's Oakland
The amazaing vocalist, songwriter and actress performs R&B and soul songs from her new and recent albums at the classy jazz club & restaurant. $49-$59. Mar. 11, 8pm & 10pm. 12: 7:30pm & 9:30pm. 13: 7pm & 9pm. 10 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com

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

Comedy Noir @ Balancoire
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

Force @ Oasis
Dance night with a superhero theme; DJs Shawn Perry Joshua D and Brian. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Friday Nights @ Oakland Museum
The family-friendly night events returns, with exhibit tours, dancing, food, drinks, and live music. $7-$15. 5pm-9pm. 1000 Oak St. www.museumca.org

Gogo Fridays @ Toad Hall
Hot dancers grind it on the bar at the Castro bar, with a dance floor and patio. 4146 18th St. www.toadhallbar.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 weekly "old school drag show" with guest performers and DJ Jack Rojo. $4. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubOMGsf.com

Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
Enjoy Latin, hip hop and electro, plus hot gogos galore, and a big dance floor. $10-$20. 9pm-3am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. 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

The Purple Ones @ Slim's
Did you miss the Prince shows? Here's the next best thing, the amazing 10-piece Prince tribute band. $16-$20 ($41 with dinner). 9pm. 333 11th St. www.purpleones.com www.slimspresents.com

Red Hots Burlesque @ Beatbox
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux. $10. 7pm-10pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Ryan Cummings @ Nob Hill Theatre
The hot porn stud performs solo shows (8pm) and duo sex shows with Casey Williams (10pm). Also March 12. $25. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. $7. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Steep Canyon Rangers @ Great American Music Hall
Bluegrass mastery from the handsome band. $25. $50 with dinner. 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.slimspresents.com

Saturday, March 12

Andrea Gibson @ Great American Music Hall
The popular poet and Women's World Poetry Slam winner perfroms spoken word. $19-$21. $44 with dinner. 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.andreagibson.org www.slimspresents.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

Club Rimshot @ Club BNB, Oakland
The weekly hip hop and R&B night. 8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Cockblock @ Rickshaw Stop
10th anniversary party for the queer women and pals' party, with DJs China G, and Natalie Nuxx. $10. 9:30pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.com

Cole Thomason-Redus @ Hotel Rex
Enjoy Prohibition-era jazz songs with the singer-pianist. $30-$50. 8pm. cocktails and food available. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com

House Party @ Powerhouse
Guy Ruben and Mohammad Vahidy spin underground house grooves as the cruisy SoMa bar is transformed into a love shack, with sofas, chairs, shag rugs and lava lamps. $5. 9pm-13am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Industry @ 1015
Gus Presents' 5th annual pre-St. Patrick's Day circuit dance fun with DJs Steven Redant, Wayne G and Dan De Leon. $44. 10pm-8am. 1015 Folsom St. www.industrysf.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Mrch 12: The first of two David Bowie tribute nights. $15. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Nitty Gritty @ Beaux
Weekly dance night with nearly naked gogo guys & gals; DJs Chad Bays, Ms. Jackson, Becky Know and Jorge T. $4. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Pound Puppy @ SF Eagle
Jorge and Blake's groovy cruisy night, with DJs Taco Tuesday and Kevin O'Connor, plus guest Jeffrey Sfire. $10. 10pm-2am. 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

ShangriLa @ EndUp
The LGBT Asian night's Varsity Party with a DJ Ricky Sixx, includes a jockstrap contest hosted by Lily Rose. 10pm-6am. 401 6th St. 646-0999. www.shangrilasf.net

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
Charlie Jane Anders hosts the fun night of storytelling with authors, this time Helene Wecker (The Golem and the Jinni), Joyce Maynard (Under the Influence), Noah Smith, Peter Tieryas (United States of Japan) and Charlotte Shane (Prostitute Laundry). $5-$20. 7:30pm. 3225 22nd St. www.makeoutroom.com

Sunday, March 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

Bruce Springsteen @ Oracle Arena, Oakland
The iconic rock singer and the E Street Band perform music from his new album, plus a lot of classics. $57-$157. 8pm. 7000 Coliseum way, Oakland. www.coliseum.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

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 drag songstress, joined by Steven Satyricon, performs her new cabaret show, Luck Be a Lady. $15. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.vanessabousay.com

Monday, March 14

Drag Mondays @ The Cafe
Mahlae Balenciaga and DJ Kidd Sysko's weekly drag and dance night, with 9pm RuPaul's Drag Race viewings. 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 includes 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.

Karaoke Night @ SF Eagle
Sing along, with guest host Nick Radford. 8pm-12am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Mahogany Mondays @ Midnight Sun
Honey Mahogany's weekly drag and musical talent show starts around 10pm, with 9pm RuPaul's Drag Race viewings. 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
Hella Saucy @ Q Bar

Tuesday, March 15

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

Hella Saucy @ Q Bar
Queer dance party at the stylish intimate bar. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.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 also take it all off. $20. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

OutLoud @ Oasis
Joshua Grannell's monthly storytelling series take son "Evil Eye," with Honey Mahogany, Cory Sklar, Mister Pam, Krylon Superstar, Ginorma Desmond and Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough. $10. 7:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

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

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, March 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

Floor 21 @ Starlight Room
Juanita More! presents a new weekly scenic happy hour event, with host Rudy Valdez, DJs Vin Sol and Rolo. No cover, and a fantastic panoramic city view. Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell St. www.starlightroomsf.com

Jimmy James @ Oasis
The talented vocalists, known for spot-on impersonations of Marilyn Monroe, Cher, Bette Davis and other singers, pops into town for one show. $20. 7pm. Two-drink min. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

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

Lunasa, Tim O'Brien @ Great American Music Hall
Grammy-winning songwriter and fellow musicians play modern and traditional folk, Irish and Scottish music in a pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration. $26-$30. $51 with dinner. 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.slimspresents.com

Man Francisco @ Oasis
The sexy, funny weekly male burlesque show returns; choreographed by Christopher James Dunn; Mr Pam MCs. $20. 2 Two-drink min. 9:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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

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 and vote as newbie strippers compete for $350 in cash prizes. $20. Show 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. 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, March 17

Ain't Mama's Drag @ Balancoire
Weekly drag queen and drag king show hosted by Cruzin d'Loo. 8pm-10pm. No cover. 2565 Mission St. www.balancoiresf.com

Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the racy night with a $100 wet undies buldge contest at midnight. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Funny people perform at the monthly show: Sherry Glaser (Off-Broadway's longest running one-woman show, Family Secrets), Abhay Nadkarni (originally from South India), Baruch Porras-Hernandez (writer/performer/storyteller), Judi Leff (Director of Arts and Cultural Programs at Congregation Emanu-El), Eve Meyer (Executive Director of SF Suicide Prevention), and hostess Lisa Geduldig. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. (800) 838-3006. www.elriosf.com

Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy 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

Maria Konner @ Martuni's
The "trans-diva" singer and multi-instrumentalist performs with her band at the the intimate cocktail bar; 3rd Thursdays. No cover. Open mic afterward. 6:30-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St.

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

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

Picante @ The Cafe
Lulu and DJ Marco's Latin night with sexy gogo guys. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

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

Sexitude @ Oasis
D'Arcy Drollinger's popular aerobic class and dance party will make you sweat! Bring your retro workout gear and then have cocktails. $10. 9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Skate Night @ Church on 8 Wheels
Groove on wheels 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

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

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 @ 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; 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

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