On the Tab :: May 19 - 26

Celebrate with classic rock, tribute bands (The Smiths and Morrissey in one week), hip hop queens (Swagger Like Us) and other musical choices.

Thursday, May 19

Academy of Friends @ Room and Board
Check presentation to beneficiaries of the annual Oscar party gala. 6:30pm-8:30pm. Free-$20. 685 7th St. www.academyoffriends.org

Big Trouble in Little China @ Great Star Theatre
Interactive screening of the Kurt Russell cult classic comedy action film, with Mad Dog's Movie Mayhem providing a screening, live show and after-film dance party, with extra visual effects, martial artists, and explosions! Beer, wine & champagne cash bar. $32-$100. 8pm-1am. 636 Jackson St. www.eventbrite.com

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

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Porn stud Micah Brandt leads the interactive sex party downstairs at the famed strip club (and performs onstage May 20 & 21). $15. 9pm.729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Lisa Geduldig hosts the monthly comedy show, this time with Yayne Abeba, Zahra Noorbakhsh, Robin Cee, and Yvette Fernandez. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.koshercomedy.com www.elriosf.com

Maria Konner @ Martuni's
The trans diva and ace musician plays Blues, Rock and more with her trio, and guest singer Kaylah Marin. No cover, open mic, too. 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

Michael Feinstein @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The piano-singer cabaret icon returns to his own intimate nightclub ofr a concert celebrating Academy Award-winning lyricists Marilyn and Alan Bergman ("The Way We Were," "A Piece of the Sky"), with Bergman. $80-$95. Wed & Sat 7pm. Thu & Fri 8pm. Sun 3pm. Thru May 22. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.ticketweb.com

Mommie Queerest @ Oasis
Heklina and Peaches Christ's musical comedy parody of the famous Joan Crawford biopic. $25 and up. 7pm. Thu-Sat. Thru May 21. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com

The Monster Show @ The Edge
The weekly drag show with DJ MC2, themed nights, gogo guys and hilarious fun. $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 19: Chrome Sparks and Planet Booty perform live. May 26: '90s nightlife with DJ Jamie Jams, Outbreak science film discussions, grunge garb encouraged. $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

Sexitude @ Oasis
D'Arcy Drollinger, aka Baby D, takes you on a sweat-fueled Spandex exercize dancersize class that turns into a cocktail party, with speical guests Fauxnique and Gia with a Liza tribute. $10. 9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com

Speechless @ Public Works
Watch comics and others attempt to make sensible TED-type talks while random images are projected as a goofy Powerpoint presentation. $12-$20. 7:30pm (open mic 6:30). 161 Erie St. www.speechlesslive.com

Stoli Cocktail Classic @ Beatbox
Donna Sachet and Patrick Gallineaux cohost the bartender drink-making competition, with celebrity judges Jai Rodriguez, Matthew Mello and Bebe Sweetbriar. 8pm-11pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.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

The Who @ Oracle Arena
The powerhouse rock band performs. Slydigs opens. $49-$150. 7:30pm. 7000 Coliseum way, Oakland. (510) 569-2121. www.oraclearena.com

Friday, May 20

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

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
Celebrate World Goth Day and Siouxsie's birthday at the darkwave Goth, post-wave dance night, with DJ Xander. 9:30pm-2am. 1190 Folsom St. www.sfcatclub.com
Daniel DeLage cohosts Freeball @ Powerhouse

Freeball @ Powerhouse
Let your goods flop free at the loose-gym-mesh shorts sexy night, with Element Eclipse and Daniel DeLage, DJs Guy Ruben and Riley Patrick, Proceeds benefit FrontRunners SF. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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

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

Micah Brandt @ Nob Hill Theatre
The muscled porn stud performs solo strip acts at 8pm, and live sex shows with Brian Bonds at 10pm. Also May 21. $25. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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. May 20 is a Dolly Parton tribute night. $10. 7pm-10pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com Also Sunday brunch shows (see Sun.) www.redhotsburlesque.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
The queer hip hop dance party features Mister Wallace, with DJs davO and Motive. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com

Sweet and Tender Hooligans @ Social Hall
The Morrissey tribute band performs. $15-$17. 9pm. 1270 Sutter St. www.socialhallsf.com

Taj Mahal Trio @ Yoshi's Oakland
The legendary Grammy-winning Caribbean Blues master and his two bandmates perform at the upscale nightclub/restaurant. $39. 8pm & 10pm. May 21, 7:30 & 9:30. May 22, 7pm & 9pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.tajblues.com www.yoshis.com

This Charming Band @ Slim's
The Smiths tribute band performs on a bill with For The Masses (Depeche Mode tribute) and Brownie (Blondie tribute). $15-$40 (with dinner). 9pm. 333 11th St. www.thischarmingband.net/band.html www.slimspresents.com

Saturday, May 21

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

Beatpig @ Powerhouse
Juanita More! and crew's monthly combo of leather, drag, fabulousness and cruising. $5 benefits Transgender Law Center. 9:30pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
The mash-up DJ dance party, with four rooms of different sounds and eight DJs. May 21: Bootie Prom, midnight costume contest with $100 prize, Monster Drag Show. $10-$15. 9:30pm-3am. 375 11th St. www.bootiesf.com www.dnalounge.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
Gay Asian monthly dance night, with K-Pop and other grooves. $8-$15. 9:30pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.com

Literary Death Match @ Elbo Room
The raucous funny writers' night includes readers Janis Cooke Newman, Baruch Porras-Hernandez, Na'amen Tilahun and Sarah Ladipo Manyika. With judges including columnist Mark Morford and host Adrian Todd Zuniga. $7-$20. 7pm. 647 Valencia St. www.literarydeathmatch.com

Make Out Party @ SF Eagle
Flirty sexy monthly event (3rd Saturdays) with DJ Robin Simmons, and the Nark Magazine crew. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.narkmagazine.com www.sf-eagle.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. May 21: special guest, RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8's Naomi Smalls. $15-$25. 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

Writers With Drinks @ The Make Out Room
Guy Gavriel Kay, David Lau, Yangsze Choo, Kwan Booth and Ariel Waldman read and recite at the fun literary libation-filled night. $5-$20 proceeds benefit the Center for Sex and Culture. 7:30pm. 3225 22nd St. www.makeoutroom.com

Young Actors' Theatre Camp Gala @ Mission Locale
Performers Alysha Umphress and Darren Criss are honored at the 15th anniversary masquerade-themed gala for the theatre workshop for kids. Jason Brock sings; festive and fun attire suggested. Enjoy wine, sodas, auctions and appetizers. $50 and up. 6pm-10pm. RSVP: [email protected]

Sunday, May 22

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

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

FTM Munch @ Wicked Grounds
Trans guys, men, bois monthly social event with a kink-leather focus (4th Sundays), 1pm-3pm. 289 8th st. www.wickedgrounds.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

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

Station @ Oasis
Prince gets live musical tributes by Krylon Superstar, Saturn Jones, and Lachrymose at the glam, punk, funk music tea dance: DJ Jerry Lee. $10. 4pm-10pm. 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

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

Under the Golden Gate @ The Cinch
Maria Konner and DJ Dank cohost the lively taping of their fun cable chat show/party, with Ferosha Titties and DJ Sergio Fedasz. 4pm-8pm. 1723 Polk St. www.underthegoldengate.com

Unicorn @ Powerhouse
Enjoy a Queer Prom theme at the monthly art party, with art by Scarlet Astrid, Xavier, Carolina Torres and UEL Renteria, performances by Cyanide, Shelix and Fiera. $5. 9:30pm. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Unleash @ Ivy Room, Albany
Opening party of the women's event at the lesbian-owned East Bay bar includes a performance by drag king music group Kingdom! plus DJs Olga and MysDefy. 4pm-7pm. 860 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. (510 526-5888. www.ivyroom.com

Monday, May 23

Drag Mondays @ The Cafe
Mahlae Balenciaga and DJ Kidd Sysko's weekly drag and dance night. 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

Leon Russell @ Yoshi's Oakland
The veteran rock-blues musician and his band perform; Riley Etheridge opens. $39. 8pm. Also May 24. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com

Mahogany Mondays @ Midnight Sun
Honey Mahogany's weekly drag and musical talent show starts around 10pm. 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

Secret Show @ The Swingin' Door, San Mateo
Comedy sets by Christina Atienza, Kekoa O'Brien, Sharon Birzer, Danny Dechi, Justin Lucas and guest host Jesus U. BettaWork. 9pm. 106 East 25th Ave., San Mateo. www.theswingindoor.com class=4n-j>

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 24

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

Cirque Del'Arc @ Oasis
Heklina, Bevan Dufty, Jerry Coletti and Donna Sachet cochair the festive benefit show for The Arc, the nonprofit resource center for people with developmental disabilities, with performances, auction items, food, drinks, and a tribute to Kitty Glamour. $75 and up. 6pm-10:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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

Rubber Men/Leather @ Wicked Grounds
Gear night with social hour, board games, coffee and fetish gear welcome. 7:30-closing. 289 8th St. www.wickedgrounds.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, May 25

ALRP Mahor Donor Party @ The Plant Cafe
AIDS Legal Referral Panel's festive awards party, with food, wine and a cash bar. $200 and up. 5:30-7:30pm. Pier 3, Embarcadero #108. www.alrp.org

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

Buzzcocks @ Slim's
The classic British punk band performs; Residuels open. $36-$61 (with dinner). 8pm. 333 11th St. www.slimspresents.com

Dream Queens Revue @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Classic bimonthly (2nd & 4th Wed.) drag show with Collette LeGrande, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Kipper, and Joie de Vivre. No cover. 9:30-11:15pm. 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

Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
James J. Siegel hosts the monthly reading series, this time with J.K. Fowler, Miah Jeffra, Peter Kline, Alexandra Kostoulas, and Melissa Stein. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.facebook.com/events/505859789620690/

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

Security Project @ Social Hall
Former members of Peter Gabriel's band Jerry Marotta and King Crimson's Trey Gunn reunite for a special concert. $22-$45. 8pm. 1270 Sutter St. www.socialhallsf.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

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 26

Big Black Delta @ Great American Music Hall
Electronic synth-pop band performs. Waterstrider opens. $21-$46 (with dinner). 9pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.slimspresents.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

Cabaret Showcase Showdown @ Oasis
Season 6 finals of the local competition include a variety of singers (Brooke Michael Smith, Effervescence Jackson, Madison Greenlund, Eric Ward, Nick Quintell, Ted Zoldan and Monica Chinchilla) competing for the top title, with hosts Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, and Joe and Bill Wicht. Judges include Paula West, Russ Lorenson, Donna Sachet, Marilyn Levinson and Skip Ziobron. $15-$25. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 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

Man Haters @ The White Horse, Oakland
Enjoy stand-up with queer comics Irene Tu, Ash Fisher, and guests Kate Willett class=textexposedshow>, Emma Haney, Adrienne Price, Justin Lucas, and for May a Queer Prom theme. $7.70 (for women)-$10 (for men). 7:30pm show; dancing 10pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.manhaters.org www.whitehorsebar.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

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

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
Homobiles at Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Music night with local and touring bands. May 26: Homobiles and Year of the Fist, with Juba Kalamka. 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

Zsa Zsa Lusthansa and Friends @ Martuni's
Christian Heppenstall's drag persona performs a night of Broadway song, comedy and magic, with Terry McLaughlin and Stephen McFarland, comedienne Ginorma Desmond and magician Bradmagic. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.facebook.com/events/161339157601484/ class=fsl>

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