On the Tab :: March 17 - 24

Celebrate spring (first day is Sunday, March 20) with some dancing and a bit of revelry, and there's plenty of that to be found.

Thursday, March 17

After Dark @ Exploratorium
Adult parties at the interactive science museum. 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

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

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.

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

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

St. Patrick's Day @ Lookout
DJ Russ Rich, hostess Pollo Del Mar and green Jell-O shots will help you celebrate the Irish holiday, even if you're not. 6pm-9pm. A special edition of the drag show Mary Go Round follows. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Music night with local and touring bands. March 17: Essaie pas, Xultur, and Forbidden Colors. Mar. 24: Dance Party Boys with Flexx Bronco and The Perishables. $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

Friday, March 18

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

Dancing Ghosts @ Cat Club
Goth Industrial Darkwave tribute night celebrates its ninth anniversary, with DJs Xander, Panic and Daniel Skellington. $5-$8. 9:30-2am. 1190 Folsom St. www.sfcatclub.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

Growlr @ SF Eagle
The beartastic night, sponsored by the furry dude app; with DJ Steve Sherwood, gogo cubs and chubs. $5. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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. March 18: Valentino's Electro Birthday Bash, with hot gogo guys & gals, Lulu Ramirez and Jacqueline La Gata, and DJ Carlitos. $10-$20. 9pm-3am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com

The Manhattans @ Yoshi's Oakland
The classic R&B quartet perform, with featured singer Gerald Alston, soulful hits with their band at the cool nightclub-restaurant. $39-$69. 8pm & 10pm. Also March 19, 7:30 & 9:30pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.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

Red Hots Burlesque @ Beatbox
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux. March 18, Pee Wee's Big Cabaret Show, a Pee-Wee-themed night, with Alotta Boutte, Snatch Adams, and more. $10. 7pm-10pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

The Revivalists @ The Independent
New Orleans funk-rock band performs two nights of shows; Zigaboo Modeliste and Kolars open. $20. 9pm. Also March 19. 628 Divisadero St. 771-1421. www.therevivalists.com www.theindependentsf.com

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

Swagger Like Us @ Oasis
Queer hip hop dance beats amaze with Princess Nokia, DJs davO and Bianca Oblivion. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. class=cfphone> 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Tom Reardon @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The accomplished Bay Area musical theatre and cabaret performer premieres a new concert, Both Sides Now: The Songs of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell at the classy nightclub. $25-$45. $20 food/drink min. 8pm March 19, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.tommyontherocks.com www.ticketweb.com

Uhaul @ Beatbox
The monthly women's dance night returns, with DJs Chelsea Starr and Siobhan Aluvalot, a performance by Bossy SF and the women's dance group Entangle and Sway. $10. 10pm-2am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Saturday, March 19

Beatpig @ Powerhouse
Juanita More!, Walter Gomez and Sidekick's groovy mix of hunks and drag always entertains. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.beatpigsf.com www.powerhousebar.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

Brazilian Takeover @ Beatbox
DJs Fabio Campos and Rodolfo Bravat bring high-energy Brazilian music to the SoMa gay club. $15-$35. 10pm-4am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.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

The Final Girls @ Clay Theatre
Peaches Christ hosts a Midnight Mass screening of gay partners Josh Miller & Mark Fortin's new film parody about a girl who falls into her mother's slasher movie; with a pre-show Q&A and costume contest. $10. 11:55pm. 2261 Fillmore St. at Clay. www.landmarktheatres.com

Gameboi SF @ Rickshaw Stop
The monthly dance party for Gaysians and their pals. $10-$14. 10pm-3am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.com

Heather Paton-Watson @ Hotel Rex
Cabaret show tribute to sidekicks, villains and other characters at the hotel's lounge. $25-$40. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com

Loreena McKennitt @ Masonic Auditorium
The popular Celtic multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter performs with guitarist Brian Hughes and cellist Caroline Lavelle. $39.50-$85. 1111 California St. 8pm. www.loreenamckennitt.com www.sfmasonic.com

Make Out Party @ SF Eagle
Nark Magazine studs, with DJs Elaine Denham and Robin Simmons. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Mascara @ Castro Country Club
The sober space's monthly drag show takes on a Dallas theme, with Somoa That's farewell show. $10. 10:30pm. 4058 18th St. www.castrocountryclub.org

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. $March 19: David Bowie Tribute night part 2! 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

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

Sundance Country @ Beatbox
The monthly two-stepping country-western dance party. $8. 6pm-10pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

We Players Gala @ Episcopal Church of Saint John the Evangelist
The creative site-specific theatre company's annual fundraiser includes dinner, drinks, entertainment, auctions, a Cupid courier service, and music. $135 and up. 6:30-10pm. 1661 15th St. www.weplayers.org

Sunday 20

Bay Nature Gala @ UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center
Local Hero Awards honor Bay Area conservationists. $150 and up. 5:30-8:30pm. 16750 Owens St. www.baynature.org

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

Daytime Realness @ El Rio
Heklina and Tom Temprano's daytime drag and fun party returns, with DJs Stanley Frank, Mark O'Brien and Miss Pop, performances by class=textexposedshow>Scarlett Letters, Sugah Betes, Carnie Asada, Sue Casa, Linty, BBQ while it lasts, and dancing fun. $8-$10. 2pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.facebook.com/DaytimeRealness www.elriosf.com

Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
DJ Bus Station John's groovy disco T-dance this time celebrates Miss Diana Ross. $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

Electric Six, Parlor Tricks @ The Independent
The fun band "(Gay Bar") performs new and fave tunes; the NY-based pop band with queer influences opens. $18-$20. 8pm. 628 Divisadero St. 771-1421. www.theindependentsf.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

Spillin' Tea @ Oasis
DJs Ruben Mancias, Teejay Walton and Brian Salazar spin at the daytime party. $10. 3pm-9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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

Tonight Alive, Set It Off @ Slim's
The Sydney, Australia-based female-fronted power pop-punk band performs. $19-$21. $44 with dinner. 7pm. 333 11th St. www.slimspresents.com

La Voix @ Beatbox
The sensational UK singer, inpressionist (Shirtley Bassey, Judy Garland, Tina Turner) and drag artists performs her new show, Diva Breakdown. $20-$30. 7pm. 314 11th St. www.lavoixsf.eventbrite.com www.beatboxsf.com

Monday 21

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

Tuesday, March 22

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

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

High Fantasy @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Weekly drag and variety show, with live acts and lip-synching divas, plus dJed grooves. $5. Shows at 10:30pm & 12am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

K's Choice @ Slim's
The talented rock brother-sister duo and their band performs. A Fragile Tomorrow opens. $21. $46 with dinner. 8pm. 333 11th St. www.kschoice.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

The Naked and Famous, The Rubens @ The Independent
Hard soul and rock from these two bands. $29.50. 8pm. 628 Divisadero St. 771-1421. www.theindependentsf.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

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 23

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

Gender Schmear @ Sha'ar Zahav
Keshet's annual LGBT Purim party for Jewish queers and their friends includes DJ Page Hodel, food, drinks (open bar!), dancing, a drag show, drag and festive costumes encouraged. $20-$25. 7pm 'megillah' reading, 8pm party. www.keshetonline.org

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

Linda Simpson's Drag Explosion @ Oasis
The New York drag icon (My Comrade) brings her fab slideshow of NYC drag stars through the 1980s and '90s. No cover. 9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Literary Death Match @ Alamo Drafthouse
60th episode of the fun event where writers compete for the best storytelling; with Joyce Maynard, Kevin Simmonds, Charlie Jane Anders, Kevin Sessums, Maisha Z. Johnson and Shanthi Sekaran. $20. 7:30pm. 2550 Mission St. www.drafthouse.com/sf

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

Men in Uniform @ SF Eagle
Gay Mafia's uniform costume-themed night; dress up as your favorite sexy cop, fireman, Marine, Scottish log roller... (oh, my). $5. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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

Shit Talk @ Oasis
Yuri Kagan's no holds barred comedy night. $5. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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

Trixxie Carr @ Oasis
The performer brings her tribute to The Cure to the nightclub's stage. $15-$30. 7pm. Also March 30. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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 24

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 bulge contest at midnight. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Super-hung porn stud Rafael Alencar rouses the horndogs at the interactive downstairs event, before his stage shows March 25 & 26 ($25). $10. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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

Lip Sync Battle @ Lookout
Ongina hosts the new monthly event, with viewing of the Spike TV show (10pm) and live competition afterward; 4 acts per night; bring your own music (phone, USB, CD). 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.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

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

Purim Party @ Contemporary Jewish Museum
Night at the Jewseum celebrates the holiday, with the ska band Monkey, 90s DJed tunes, cocktails from monarch, noshes from Anda Piroshki, funny hats and more. $donations/free for members. 6pm-9pm. 736 Mission St. www.thecjm.org

Queer Karaoke @ Club OMG
Dana hosts the weekly singing night; unleash your inner American Idol. 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.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. March 24: punk bands Dance Party Boys, Felxx Bronco, and The Perishables. $8. 9:30pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Trixxie Mattel @ Oasis
The drag performer's Make-Over Party includes a show and meet & greet. No cover. 10pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. 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

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