On the Tab :: May 5 - 12

Great concerts in rock, cabaret, and Latin grooves should please the most diverse tastes, as well as low-down sleazy and sexy events, which we enjoy, but you may not, because there's no accounting for taste!

Thursday, May 5

Above and Beyond the Valley of the Ultra Showgirls @ Oasis
D'Arcy Drollinger's restaging of the high camp rock musical about a singer's rise and fall, with lots of sex, drugs and original live music. $25-$35, $250 Super Groupie front row VIP tables. Thu-Sat 7pm. Thru May 14. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com

After Dark @ Exploratorium
Adult parties with cocktails at the fun hands-on science museum, this time themed "Identity." $25. 6pm-10pm. Pier 17 at Embarcadero. www.exploratorium.edu

Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the fun sexy night. $100 cash prize for best bulge. $5-$10 benefits various local nonprofits. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Club Papi @ Oasis
The hot Latin night returns for a special Cinco de Mayo event, with RuPaul's Drag Race star Yara Sofia performing, plus a super sexy crew of gogo guys from SF, LA and Puerto Rico. $10-$15. 10pm-3am. 298 11th St. www.clubpapi.com www.sfoasis.com

Gala Under Glass @ Conservatory of Flowers
The annual festive fundraiser with cocktails, food, live music and dancing, all in the floral festive Conservatory. $175 and up. 5:30pm (VIPs), 6:30pm (reg. tix) to 12am. 100 John F. Kennedy Drive, Golden Gate Park www.conservatoryofflowers.org/2016Gala

Kingdom of Sodom @ Nob Hill Theatre
The very interactive strip and sex party, with a cash bar. $20. Sex show at 10pm. 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

The Monster Show @ The Edge
The weekly drag show with DJ MC2, themed nights, gogo guys and hilarious fun. May 5 is a special Prince tribute night, with host Elle Oh Elle McFiercen, featuring U-Phoria, Dina Isis, Linty, Bearonce and more. Prince-ly purple attire welcome. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun. May 5: Mezcal Nightlife with DJs Teory and Baysik, Mexican cultural demos, cocktails. May 12: Origins Nightlife with DJ Manitous, evolution demos and talks. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org

Pollo De Mayo @ Lookout
Pollo Del Mar hosts the annual festive Cinco de Mayo party, with DJ Andrew Gibbons frozen margeritas, Jell-O shots. 6pm-9pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Red Baraat @ Great American Music Hall
Amazing Brooklyn-based genre-defying band (Punjabi Klezmer jazz?) performs. $26-$51 (with dinner). 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.redbaraat.com www.slimspresents.com

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

Rogue Wave @ 3 Venues
The Oakland indie pop band performs at the Starline Social Club Ballroom (May 5, $25, 8pm, 645 West Grand Ave., Oakland), Sweetwater Music Hall (May 6, $35, 9pm, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley), and the SF Independent (May 7, $26, 9pm, 628 Divisadero St., SF). www.roguewavemusic.com

Taco Takedown @ Clift Hotel
Cinco de Mayo special cocktails, and a chef's competition for the best taco for you to sample. 5:30-8:30pm. Living Room, 495 Geary St. www.morganshotelgroup.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. $5. No cell phones on the dance floor, please! 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Friday, May 6

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

Cosplay Kaboom @ CodeWord
Dress up as your fave characters at the mostly straight (but who can tell under the outfit?) house, electro DJ night, with Smudge, Breejay, Ophelia and the Speakeasy Syndicate. $10. 9pm-3am. 917 Folsom St. www.codeword-sf.com

Curtain Call @ Hotel Rex
Bill Cooper hosts the open mic cabaret night, with pianist G. Scott Lacy. $15-$25. 7pm. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com

Friday Nights @ de Young Museum
Season 12 of the fun art parties returns, with the Oscar de la Renta exhibit, live music and drinks. 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 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

Karen Mason @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The star of stage and screen performs her one-woman show, Mason's Makin' Music, $50-$70. $20 food/drink min. 8pm. Also May 7, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.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 29: Violeta and Jacqueline La Gata. $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

Point Break Live @ DNA Lounge
Dude! The hilarious stage show version of the cult surfer/bank robbers film returns for its second-to-last show. Get ready to get splashed, bro. $20 and up. 7:30pm. (Final shows June 3). 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.com

Polyglamorous @ Oasis
Colin Bass (BAAAHS) and The SyntheTigers (Allen Craig and Sergio Fedasz) guest DJ at the groovy dance night, along with resident Mark O'Brien, who's getting married, so it's his bachelor party. Whoo-hoo! $10. 9pm-3am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Red Hots Burlesque @ Beatbox
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux. $10. 7pm-10pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com Also Sunday brunch shows (see Sun.) www.redhotsburlesque.com

Rikk York @ Nob Hill Theatre
Porn newbie performs strip shows at 8pm and sex show with Jon Shield at 10pm. $25. Also May 7. 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

Under the Golden Gate Live @ Doc's Lab
Maria Konner and DJ Dank cohost another taping of the funny talk show, with guests Supe. Scott Weiner, drag legend Glamamore, Kitten on the Keys, magician Paul Nathan, and Ariel Androgyny; full bar and food. $15-$20. Doors 8pm, show 9pm. 124 Columbus Ave. www.docslabsf.com

Saturday, May 7

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

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
The mash-up DJ dance party celebrates Kesha, with Hubba Hubba Revue, four rooms of different sounds and eight DJs; Holy McGrail and Suppositori Spelling cohost $10-$15. 9:30pm-3am. 375 11th St. www.bootiesf.com www.dnalounge.com

Cabaret Showcase @ Hotel Rex
Carolyn Power, Ray Renati and Carol Luckenbach perform. $15-$30. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com

The Capulet Ball @ Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin
We Players, the innovative site-specific theatre ensemble, performs an interactive immersive version of Romeo and Juliet at their costume gala. Dress up for super theatrical fun. $65-$150. 7pm-9pm. 2325 Union St. Also May 14 in San Anselmo, June 4 in Oakland and June 18 in Calistoga. www.smvsf.org www.weplayers.org

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

Go Bang! @ The Stud
The late House music icon Ron Hardy is celebrated at the classic disco dance night with DJs Sergio Fedasz and Steve Fabus. $10. 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. May 7: an all Drag King night! $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

Oysterfest @ Sharon Meadow
Food and music festival with oysters galore, cooking demos, and music acts Chromeo, IamSu, Kinky, De Lux and Miguel Migs. $45 and up. 12pm-6pm. Golden gate Park 320 Bowling Green Drive. www.sfoysterfest.wix.com/oysterfest

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

Sex, Drags & Rock n Roll @ Midnight Sun
Mutha Chucka's hilarious rockin' drag night features new drag performers who are "Like a Virgin" to this event: KaiKai Bee Michaels, Hollows Eve, Cash Monet, Shane Zaldivar, Mocha Fapalatte and Sissy Payczechs. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. www.midnightsunsf.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

Uhaul @ Beatbox
Fun women's dance night with DJ Jibbs and Ms. Jackson. $10. 10pm-3am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Sunday, May 8

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

Black Tea @ Ruby Skye
DJ Abel spins at the gay tea dance; proceeds benefit Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation and Folsom Street Events $45. 6pm-12am. 420 Mason St. www.heroteadance.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

Fingerbang @ Oasis
DJs Rose Gold and China G spin at the new tea dance for ladies, lezzie, bois, girls and queers, with the rooftop lounge open and sunny. $8-$10. 2pm-8pm. 10pm-3am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Flagging in the Park @ National AIDS Memorial Grove
The popular outdoor flow arts event and fundraiser this time features DJ Byron Bonsall. Bring blankets, a picnic, flags, etc. Donations benefit the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. 1pm-4pm. www.flaggercentral.com

Girls Night Out @ Martuni's
Vanessa Bousay and BeBe Sweetbriar perform a special Mother's Day concert with pianist Tom Shaw; proceeds benefit the Tenderloin Tessie Holiday Dinners. $15. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.

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

Mother Doesn't Need to Know @ The Edge
Fundraiser for AIDS/LifeCycle riders Erick Lopez and Paul Guirguis. $10 beer bust, Jell-O shots. 4pm-7pm. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com

Red Hots Burlesque @ PianoFight
The saucy women's burlesque show now serves brunch before and after the show, with bottomless Mimosas. $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). 5pm-10:30pm. Also Thursdays. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org

Monday, May 9

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

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

A Twist of Limelight @ Castro Theatre
Bay Area Musicals' annual gala concert party fundraiser includes cocktails and food (6:30pm), an auction and concert with Eden Espinosa (Wicked, Brooklyn) and local musical theatre actors (7:30pm) and an after-party (9:30pm). $30-$75. 429 Castro St. www.bamsf.org/boxoffice

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, May 10

Bandit @ Slate Bar
New weekly queer event with resident DJ Justime; electro, soul, funk; cocktails and food available. $3. 2925 16th St. www.facebook.com/BanditPartySF www.slate-sf.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

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

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.

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

Violent Femmes @ The Fillmore
The punk-pop band performs. $40. 8pm. Also May 11. 1805 Geary Blvd. at Fillmore. www.thefillmore.com

Wednesday, May 11

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

Dream Queens Revue @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Classic drag show with Collette LeGrande, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Kipper, and Joie de Vivre. No cover. 9:30-11:115pm. 133 Turk St. www.dreamqueensrevue.com

Floor 21 @ Starlight Room
Juanita More! presents a new weekly scenic happy hour event, with host Rudy Valdez, and guest DJs. No cover, and a fantastic panoramic city view. 5pm-9pm. 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

Pan Dulce @ Badlands
The Latin & hip hop dance night returns, with DJs Adrian and Krazy Spin. $5. 9pm-2am. 4121 18th St. www.sfbadlands.com

Pussy Party @ Beaux
Ladies night at the Castro dance club. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Scott Coulter @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The incredibly talented New York vocalist performs music made famous by Ella Fitzgerald. $30-$50. $20 food/drink min. 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.ticketweb.com

Shit Talk @ Oasis
Yuri Kagan's naughty weekly comedy night. 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

Tangerine @ Rickshaw Stop
The Seattle fun pop band performs on a bill with Sales and Plush. 1$15-$17. 8pm. 55 Fell St. www.tangerineband.com www.rickshawstop.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, May 12

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

Cady Huffman @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The Tony Award winner (The Nance) performs her cabaret show, No Standards, a night of unusual songs. $50-$70. 8pm. $20 food/drink min. Also May 13, 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.cadyhuffman.com www.ticketweb.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

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

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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