On the Tab :: April 14 - 21

Disco dancing, drag delights, beers a bustin', bros and Blues, gals and garage bands. Get out.

Thursday, April 14

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 stud Kurtis Wolfe leads the interactive downstairs sex party (before his April 15 & 16 duo shows with Draven Torres). $15. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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

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

Station @ SF Oasis
Take off for a cosmic grand slam of space oddities and glitter galaxy creatures, with DJs Stallion and Princess VuVu, performances by Rahni NothingMore, Lachrymose Scurrum, Vain Hein, Krylon Frye, The Living Earth Show, & Galactic GoGo boys Ben & Nion. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com

Storm Large @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The vivacious singer from Pink Martini performs with her new band. $45-$65. 8pm. Also April 15, 8pm, April 16, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.ticketweb.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

Friday, April 15

22nd Anniversary @ Hole in the Wall
The rock music, dude-cruisy bar celebrates two decades and two years. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com

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

Baloney @ Oasis
The gay all-male revue returns with a sexy new Spring show. Enjoy conceptual striptease numbers and specialty cocktails. $25-$50. 7pm. Thu-Sat thru April 16. 298 11th St. www.sfbaloney.com www.sfoasis.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

Freeball @ Powerhouse
Let your goods swing free at the gym shorts and sweatpants night, hosted by hotties Daniel DeLage and Element Eclipse, DJ Riley Patrick and superhot gogo stud Claudio Boser. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Josh Grodsky @ Hotel Rex
Even Mad Men Need Love: An Evening of Songs From the Mid-20th Century. See interview in this issue. $30-$50. 8pm. Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com

Kurtis Wolfe @ Nob Hill Theatre
The handsome porn actor returns to the famed strip club, in duo sex shows with Draven Torres at 8pm & 10pm. $25. Also April 16. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Friday Nights @ de Young Museum
Season 12 of the fun art parties returns, with the Oscar de la Renta exhibit, flamenco-jazz pianist Alex Conde, fashion films and mixed media art-making stations. 5:30pm-9pm. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, www.deyoung.famsf.org

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

Kuckaw @ Starry Plough, Berkeley
The popular Bay Area funk band performs music from their new CD, with Sweet Plot. $10-$15. 9pm. 3101 Shattuck Ave.m Berkeley. www.thestarryplough.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. April 15 is a big Selena tribute, with look-alike contest and a tribute show. $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

Red Hots Burlesque @ Beatbox
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux. $10. 7pm-10pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.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 @ SF Oasis
The monthly queer hip hop dance party features New Orleans Bounce act Sissy Nobby; DJs davO, ValG. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.swaggersf.com www.sfoasis.com

Take Me Away @ Circus Center
The circus school presents another in its series of cabaret-style gymnastic, aerial and clown shows, with live jazz music and drinks. $15-$75 and up. 8pm. Also April 16. 755 Frederick St. 759-8123. www.circuscenter.org

Uhaul @ Beatbox
The popular women's night (3rd Fridays) brings all the fun lesbians to the dance floor, with DJs Lady Ryan and Motive. $10. 10pm-2am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Saturday, April 16

APIQWTC Lunar Year Banquet @ Oakland Asian Cultural Center
Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community honors author/activist Kitty Tsui at their annual gala banquet, with performances, raffles, speed dating and ceremonies. 5pm-11pm. 388 9th St., Oakland. www.apiqwtc.org

Beatpig @ Powerhouse
Juanita More! and her crew's cool combo of drag, leather and music. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 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

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

GAMeBoi SF @ Rickshaw Stop
The popular monthly gay Asian dance night. $8-$15. 9:30pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.com

Miss Castro Country Club Pageant @ Everett Middle School
There can only be on Recovery Queen, the LGBT sober space's fun drag contest, hosted by Ivy Drip and U-Phoria, with judges Olivia Hart, Frida K-Hole and Terry Beswick; plus DJ Hardhat. $15-$20. 7pm pre-show, 8pm pagenat,. 450 Church St. www.castrocountryclub.org

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. April 16: a Hawaiian "Get Lei'd" theme. $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

Rockstars Beer Bust @ The Edge
The SF gay softball team's fundraiser includes $10 all you can drink beer, Jell-O shots and the entire team. 4pm-7pm. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.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
Honey Mahogany and Peaches Christ in Spice Racks @ Castro Theatre

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

Spice Racks @ Castro Theatre
Peaches Christ's latest dragstravaganza, a parody of the Spice World film (screening after the live show), features Honey Mahogany, Anna Phylactic, Cheddar Gorgeous, Peggy L'Eggs, Katya Zamoldchikova and others. Adutls only. $37-$120. 3pm & 8pm. VIP tix include drinks and reception. 429 Castro St. www.peacheschrist.com

Sugar @ The Cafe
Dance, drink, cruise at the Castro club. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Sunday, April 17

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
The popular patio party (3rd Sundays) takes on a Victorian "Around the World in 80 Gays" theme, with shots Heklina and Tom Temprano, DJs Stanley Frank, and guests Siobhan Aluvalot and Guy Ruben; drag acts K Color, MGM Grande, LOL McFiercen, Au Jus, and Mason Dixon Jars; BBQ, too. $8-$10. 2pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.facebook.com/DaytimeRealness www.elriosf.com

Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
After taking LA by disco storm, DJ Bus Station John once again turns the famed leather bar into a dance sensation, this month with a tribute to 'one-hit wonders.' $5. 7pm-12am. 398 12th st. 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

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

M83 @ Fox Theatre
The Grammy-nominated pop band, led by Anthony Gonzalez, performs. $43. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave. www.ilovem83.com www.thefoxoakland.com

Red Hots Burlesque @ PianoFight
The saucy women's burlesque show now serves brunch before and after the show, with bottomless Momosas $15-$25. 2pm. Weekly thru May 29. 144 Taylor St. www.pianofight.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

Sunday Brunch @ Thee Parkside
Bottomless Mimosas until 3pm at the fun rock-punk club. 1600 17th St. 252-1330. www.theeparkside.com

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
Weekly two-stepping and line-dancing fun, with lessons and DJed music (not just country). April 10 is a special 18th Anniversary Party, with free admission. 5pm-10:30pm. Also Thursdays. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org

Monday, April 18

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, April 19

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

Game of Thrones Challenge @ Bimbos 365 Club
Scavenger hunt-styled street game, with teams in costume competing for clues, and a bar party afterward. 6pm-10pm. 21+ only. 1025 Columbus Ave. www.bimbos365club.com www.homeboxoffice.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

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 @ SF Oasis
Joshua Grannell's fascinating storytelling series continues, with Landa Lakes, Javier Suazo, Joe Wadlington, Frida K-Hole and Kevin Rolston telling tales of teenage lust. $10. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 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, April 20

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 with a few new handsome talents; 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

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, April 21