On the Tab :: March 24 - 31

March came in and it's going out. Have you lived it up, lived it out, lived? We want to live, and enjoy life with you. So many bands are performing this week, it's a feast of acoustic, rock, punk and queercore fun.

Thursday, March 24

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

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
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

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

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

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

Rachelle Ferrell @ Yoshi's
Dynamic pop and R&B vocalist (and former back-up singer) performs three nights of concerts. $36. 8pm & 10pm. Mar. 26: 7:30pm & 9:30pm. Mar. 27: 7pm & 9pm. 510 Embarcadero west, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.rachelleferrell.com www.yoshis.com

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

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Music night with local and touring bands.. 24: Dance Party Boys with Flexx Bronco and The Perishables. $8. 9:30pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Trixie 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

Friday, March 25

Ain't Mama's Drag @ Balancoire
Weekly drag queen and drag king show hosted by Cruzin d'Loo. Mar. 25 features Donna Personna and many other acts. 8pm-10pm. No cover. 2565 Mission St. www.balancoiresf.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

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. 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

Lesli Margherita @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The award-winning Bay Area-born hilarious musical theatre singer performs her one-woman show, Broad. $40-$60. 8pm. Also Mar. 26, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.leslimargherita.com www.ticketweb.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

Rafael Alencar @ Nob Hill Theatre
The super-hung Brazilian porn stud shares his very interactive solo strip shows. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also Mar. 26. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Red Hots Burlesque @ Beatbox
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux. March 25, Death by Femme: femme fatales, evil queens and siran and villains; cocktails and DJ Rosegold; hosted by Magnolia Black. $10. 7pm-10pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Shenanigans @ Oasis
Queer monthly performance and dance night, this time with a "Forbidden Island" theme; dress up, watch, and participate. $7. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.liveshameless.com class=cfphone> www.sfoasis.com

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

They Might Be Giants @ UC Theatre, Berkeley
The popular clever two-time Grammy-winning pop band performs. $30. 8pm. 2036 University Ave., UC Berkeley campus. www.theymightbegiants.com

Saturday, March 26

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

Boy Division @ Codeword
The monthly (4th Sat.) gay New Wave dance night celebrates the '80s grooves and new electro mixed in by DJs Zander, Andy T, Six and Panic. $5-$8. 9:30-3am. 917 Folsom St. www.codeword-sf.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

Industry @ Beatbox
Joe Gauthreaux and Jamie J Sanchez DJ Gus Presents' popular dance night, now at the SoMa club. $20. 10pm-3am. 314 11th St. www.industrysf.com www.beatboxsf.com

Jallen Rix @ Oasis
The sex educator and performer brings his sex-positive solo show, Stake in the Ground, to the popular nightclub/cabaret. $30. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.doctorrix.com www.sfoasis.com

Jason Brock's TV Theme Song Show @ Martuni's
Enjoy fabulous vocal renditions of beloved TV show theme songs, performed by the powerhouse singer, with Dee Spencer and Nikki Arias. $25. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.jasonbrock.info

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Mar. 26: a Nicki Minaj tribute. $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

The Queers @ Bottom of the Hill
Enjoy a thrashy fun pop, punk, art rock night with the Queers, Annie Girl & The Flight, The Memphis Murder Men and The Nerv. $12-$14. 9pm. All ages. 1233 17th St. 626-4455. www.bottomofthehill.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

Whiskies of the World @ SF Belle Hornblower Yacht
Taste the finest whiskeys at a VIP reception; partial proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Emergency Fund, aboard a luxury (docked!) yacht. $130 and up. 6pm-9pm. Pier 3 at Embarcadero. www.whiskiesoftheworld.com

Yuck, Vaadat Charigim, Big Thief @ Great American Music Hall
Three fun pop bands with different styles perform. $17. $42 with dinner. 9pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.slimspresents.com

Sunday, March 27

Afternoon Delight @ the New Parish, Oakland
DJ Justime and crew -Trevor Sigler, Adam Kraft, The Synthe Tigers and guest performer Grace Towers- bring out the Easter Sunday sun & fun at the outdoor patio T-dance. 3pm-8pm. 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. www.thenewparish.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

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

Jock Sunday/Easter Party @ Lookout
AIDS/LifeCycle Team Rest Stop 4 hosts a fundraiser with a pop-up brunch served by Terrill's House Catering (11:30am-3:30pm), hot gogo jocks, DJ Bret Law 3pm to 6pm and Salazar 6pm-9pm. $2. 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

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

Ra Ra Riot, PWR BTTM @ The Independent
Our favorite new queer rock-punk band returns, opening for the power pop band. $20. 8pm. 628 Divisadero. www.pwrbttm.bandcamp.com www.theindependentsf.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

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
Weekly two-stepping and line-dancing fun, with lessons and DJed music (not just country). $5. 6:30-10:30pm. Also Thursdays. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org

Sunday Mass @ Oasis
Team Unpopular's AIDS/LifeCycle fundraiser with cocktails, raffles, performances from the team, and lots of cyclists in Lycra! Donations. 8pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com

Monday, March 28

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 29

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

Elvis Costello @ Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa
The pop genius performs classic and new songs from his solo Detour album, and classic hits. $69-$85. 8pm. Person Theater, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. www.lutherburbankcenter.org

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

Hinds @ Rickshaw Stop
The acclaimed new indie rock all-women band performs at the fun club; Cotillon and Ice cream also perform. $12-$18. 155 Fell St. at Van Ness. www.rickshawstop.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

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 30

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

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

Prince Rama @ Starline Social Club, Oakland
The ultra-cool electro duo performs. $10-$12. 9pm. 645 West Grand Ave. www.princerama.com www.starlinesocialclub.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

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. class=cfphone> 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 31

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

Fou Fou Ha! @ Oasis
The splashy fun circus Vaudeville dance and music ensemble performs their new show, Whoa, Man! $20. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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

Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
The popular new monthly literary series, hosted by James J. Siegel, this time features writers Kwan Booth, Ocean Capewell, Lewis DeSimone, Jose Luis Gutierrez, and musical guest Dawn Oberg on piano. No cover or drink minimum. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.

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.

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

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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