June 29, 2017
On the Tab :: June 29 - July 6
READ TIME: 14 MIN.
Shifting from proud to patriotic, it's not easy to find pride in the current government. Featured among the usual suspects this week are some amusingly "Amurka"-styled July 4 weekend events, including fairs, pro wrestling and fireworks.
Thursday, June 29
After Dark @ Exploratorium
The hands-on science museum's adult cocktail parties include drinks and music, a lovely Bay view. $10-$15. 6:30-9:30pm. Embarcadero at Pier 15. www.exploratorium.edu
Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Weekly beer bust and benefit for local charities. 9pm-11pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose
Weekly DJed sex party with Latin videos and musics, free salsa bar, half-price lockers, at the famed South Bay bath house. 4pm-12am. 1010 The Alameda, San Jose. www.thewatergarden.com
Gayface @ El Rio
Queer weekly night out at the popular Mission bar. 9pm-2am. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Junk @ Powerhouse
MrPam and Dulce de Leche cohost the weekly underwear strip night and contest, with sexy prizes. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
The Klipptones @ Top of the Mark
The local jazz band performs weekly at the swanky hotel lounge bar. 7pm-11pm, thru August. 999 California St. www.klipptones.com
Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
Second anniversary of the monthly reading series at the famed martini bar, with Baruch Porras-Hernandez, Joe Wadlington, Dawn Oberg, Jase Peeples, Christine No, Andrena Zawinski and host James J. Siegel. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.
The Monster Show @ The Edge
The weekly drag show with host Sue Casa, DJ MC2, themed nights and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Enjoy stimulating festive and fun parties at the earth sciences museum return, with 21+ music, drinks, demos and exhibits. $12-$15. Weekly 6pm-9pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.calacademy.org/nightlife
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
KJ Dana hosts the weekly singing night; unleash your inner American Idol; first Thursdays are Costume Karaoke; 3rd is Kinky Karaoke 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Rice Rockettes @ Lookout
Local and visiting Asian drag queens' weekly show. $5. 10:30pm show. DJ Philip Grasso. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.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
Sex and the City Live @ Oasis
D'Arcy Drollinger, Sue Casa and crew return for the sixth year of the drag parody version of the hit HBO series. $25-$35. Wed 7pm. Thu 8pm. Fri & Sat 7pm. Thru July 1. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Friday, June 30
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
Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
The musical comedy revue celebrates its 43th year with an ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, all in gigantic wigs, now with new 'Summer of Love' numbers. $25-$160. Beer/wine served; cash only; 21+, except where noted. Wed-Fri 8pm. Sat 6pm & 9pm. Sun 2pm & 5pm. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com
Bear Happy Hour @ Midnight Sun
Hairy men and their pals enjoy 2-for-1 drinks and no cover. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Bourbon and Ballet @ Zaccho Dance Theater
Cocktail fundraiser for Amy Seiwert's Imagery, the inventive local dance company, and their New York tour, with dance demos and discussion. $20-$60. 1777 Yosemite Ave. #330. www.asimagery.org
Flex @ Powerhouse
DJs Bugie and Mohammad, gogo studs and muscle men. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Friday Nights at the Ho @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
Dance it up at the historic (and still hip) East Bay bar. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave. http://whitehorsebar.com
Furr20 @ Lone Star Saloon
Gay pot-friendly bear night at the famed SoMa bar. $5. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
DTF Fridays @ Port Bar, Oakland
Various DJs play house music, and a few hotties gogo dance at the new gay bar's weekly event. 9pm-2am. 2023 Broadway. (510) 823-2099. www.portbaroakland.com
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 hot gogo guys (starting at 9pm) and drink specials; also Saturday nights. 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
Hella Gay Comedy @ Club OMG
Queer joke night, with host Nasty Ass Bitch. $15. 7pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
iCandy @ The Cafe
Gus Presents' weekly dance night, with DJ Deft, cute gogos and $2 beer (before 10pm). 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Junk in the Trunk @ SF Eagle
Underwear party with hosts Bretchen Towers and Blevine, DJ Samuel Reynolds; Big Booty contest, too. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Katie Nix @ Hotel Rex
The talented vocalist performs Of Thee I Sing, a musical journey through American and politically-themed songs, with pianist Paul Dab. $30-$50. 8pm. Cocktails and small plates available. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com
Latin Explosion/Club Papi @ Club 21, Oakland
The Latin dance night also includes drag acts hosted by Lola and Dorys, with half a dozen gogo studs. $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
Marin County Fair @ County Fairgrounds, San Rafael
Ann Wilson, The 5th Dimension, The Commodores and UB40 are among the stage acts at the 76th annual festive fair, which includes Summer of Love-themed art exhibits, hands-on art projects, carnival rides, fireworks, farm animals and more. $12-$50. Thru July 4. 10 Avenue fo the Flags, San Rafael. www.marinfair.org
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 @ The Stud
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux will titillate and tantalize. $10-$20. 8pm-9:30pm. 399 9th St. Also Sunday brunch shows at PianoFight Theatre.144 Taylor St. www.redhotsburlesque.com www.studsf.com
Sexitude @ Oasis
It's a dance party! It's an aerobics class! It's a dance party and an aerobics class! Bring your Spandex, crop-tops, tube socks and retro glam, and sweat up some fun with D'Arcy Drollinger and DJ Homebrew. $7. 10pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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." 7pm-11pm. 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
The Soiled Dove @ The Point Alameda
New circus-themed dinner theatre experience from the Edwardian Ball, New Bohemia and other groups, with live music, aerial acts, all under a beautiful 12,000 square foot circus tent from Tortona, Italy. $50-$130. Fri & Sat 7:30pm. Thru July 1. 2001 Ferry Point, Alameda. http://www.thesoileddove.com/
Stereo Argento @ The Stud
Drag acts inspired by horror flicks, including Fauxnique, Jillian Gnarling, Johnny Rockitt, Meredeath and Roxanne Redmeat; plus horror-0themed art and DJed grooves $5-$10. 10pm-4am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Vibe Fridays @ Club BnB, Oakland
House music and cocktails, with DJs Shareef Raheim-Jihad and Ellis Lindsey. 9pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Video Gaymer Night @ SF Eagle
Multiple screens around the bar for gaming; plus no cover, free coat check and drink specials. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Saturday, July 1
La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
Pre-Pride dance night at the Latin, hip hop and Electro music night. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com
Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
Resident DJs and guests spin at the mash-up DJ dance party, with four rooms of different sounds and eight DJs. The Monster Drag Show hosted by Sue Casa. $10-$15 and up. 9:30pm-3am. 375 11th St. www.bootiesf.com www.dnalounge.com
Bounce @ Lookout
Dance music with a view at the Castro bar. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Burger Boogaloo @ Mosswood Park, Oakland
John Waters hosts the annual R&B, punk, soul and alternative music mini-festival, with Iggy Pop, Buzzcocks, X, NRBQ, Shannon & The Clams Jacuzzi Boys and others. $29-$99. 12pm-9pm. Also July 2. Broadway at W. MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. www.burgerboogaloo.com
Club Rimshot @ Club BNB, Oakland
Hip hop and Latin dance club. $5-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Frolic @ SF Eagle
Furries and fursuit fun, with costumes encouraged. DJs NeonBunny, Ikkuma, Sean Bass and My Pet Rhino. $8-$12. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Go Bang! @ The Stud
The groovy disco + modern mix dance night celebrates veteran DJ Steve Fabus' birthday, plus co-DJ Sergio Fedasz and guest Jimmy DePre; light effects and Carla Ann Nicholson. $5-$10. 10pm-4am. 399 9th St. https://www.mixcloud.com/gobangsf/ www.studsf.com
Lips and Lashes Brunch @ Lookout
Weekly show with soul, funk and Motown grooves hosted by Carnie Asada, with DJs Becky Knox and Pumpkin Spice. The yummy brunch menu starts at 12pm, with the show at 1:30pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina hosts the fun drag show with weekly themes. June 29 guest is RuPaul's Drag Race star Shea Coulee. MC2 spins dance grooves before and after the show. $15-$25. 10pm-3am (11:30pm show). 298 11th St. 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
Dancing @ Club OMG
Enjoy dancing and cocktails at the intimate mid-Market club. $7. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Powerblouse @ Powerhouse
Juanita MORE! and Glamamore's drag makeover night and benefit. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Queer Jitterbugs @ Fillmore Jazz Festival
Same-sex partnered dancing lessons and open floor, with QJ and Leather Soles. Free. 12pm-6pm. Also July 2. Fillmore Street at O'Farrell Fountain. www.QueerJitterbigs.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
Sex, Drags & Rock n Roll @ Midnight Sun
Too Wong Foo, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert! Drag mashup numbers feature at Mutha Chucka's monthly night, with Roxy Cotton Candy, Ruby Blue Gender Bender, Beyonce Growles and Phatima Rude. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Shake It Up @ Port Bar, Oakland
DJ Lady Char spins dance grooves; gogo studs, and drink specials, too. 9pm-2am. 2023 Broadway. (510) 823-2099. www.portbaroakland.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, with DJs Gay Marvine, Taco Tuesday and Matthew XO. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
When Doves Cry @ Great American Music Hall
The Prince tribute band performs the entire 1999 and Purple Rain albums. $15-$40 (with dinner). 9pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.slimspresents.com
Woof @ SF Eagle
Monthly pups and handlers fetish afternoon with SF K9 Unit, including a human puppy mosh. 2pm-5pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Sunday, July 2
As You Like It, Polyglamorous @ Midway
Italian duo Tiger & Woods guest DJ the big breezy all-day outdoor event, with Mike Gushansky, Mark O'Brien, John Major, and Camdaze. $15. 2pm-9pm. 900 Marin St. http://www.ayli-sf.com/
Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Beer, bears, beats at the weekly fundraiser. June 11 benefits Bears of San Francisco. $15. 4pm-8pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
Big Top @ Beaux
Enjoy an extra weekend night at the fun Castro nightclub, plus hot local DJs and sexy gogo guys and gals. $8. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.Beauxsf.com
Blessed @ Port Bar, Oakland
Carnie Asada's fun drag night with Carnie's Angels - Mahlae Balenciaga and Au Jus, plus DJ Ion. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com
Dark Meat @ Powerhouse
Dance and performance, then DJed music (Sailor Saturn), with Cyanide, Jim Collins, and Qween. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Domingo De Escandal @ Club OMG
Weekly Latin night with drag shows hosted by Vicky Jimenez and DJ Carlitos. (Comedy Open Mic 5:30pm). 7pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Femme Brunch @ Balancoire
Weekly live music shows with various acts, along with brunch buffet, bottomless Mimosas, champagne and more, at the stylish nightclub and restaurant, with live entertainment and DJ Shawn P. $15-$20. 11am-3pm. After that, Femme 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
Hoodslam @ DNA Lounge
Oakland's wild pro wrestling show returns, with an actual ring, beefy wrestlers, host Joe Brody and special guest commentator Wonder Dave. $20. 3pm. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.com
Jock @ The Lookout
Enjoy the weekly jock-ular fun, with DJed dance music at sports team fundraisers. 12pm-1am. NY DJ Sharon White from 3pm-6pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
The Point @ The Independent
Concert performance of Harry Nilsson's classic 1971 story album (later made into a film) about a young boy's nonconformity and his non-pointed head, with Kiefo Nilsson members of the Awesome Orchestra, with narrator Mallory Ortberg. $23-$28. 628 Divisadero. http://apeconcerts.com/events/the-point/
Queer Tango @ Finnish Hall, Berkeley
Same-sex partner tango dancing, including lessons for newbies, food and drinks. $5-$10. 3:30pm-6:30pm. 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley. www.finnishhall.org
Stoopid @ Powerhouse
Jimmy Swear and Profundity's game night, 5pm-9pm. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The Country-Western line-dancing two-stepping dance night. $8. lessons at 5:30pm, dancing til 10:30pm. Also Thursdays. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org
Sunday's a Drag @ Starlight Room
Donna Sachet often 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
Velvet Variety @ Martuni's
Pepe and Cheap's two-man piano and storytelling show, with jazz vocalist Kalil Wilson and Craig Jacobs on drums. $10. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.
Monday, July 3
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
Happy Hour @ The Cinch
Happy hour at the historic neighborhood bar. 5pm-8pm. 1723 Polk St. www.cinchsf.com
Karaoke Night @ SF Eagle
Sing along, with host Beth Bicoastal, prizes, local celeb judges, and $2 draft beer. 8pm-12am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Mister Sister @ Midnight Sun
Drag night with Honey Mahogany, Dulce de Leche and Carnie Asada. No cover. 10pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Mule Mondays @ Port Bar, Oakland
Enjoy frosty Moscow Mule cocktails in a brassy mug, specials before 8pm. 2023 Broadway, Oakland. www.portbaroakland.com
Musical Mondays @ 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. 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.
Spanglish @ Club OMG
Spanish and English drag shows and dance music with DJ Carlitos. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.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, July 4
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 Night @ Midnight Sun
Video game fun, Wheel O' Cocktails, and board games. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Game Night @ SF Eagle
Board games, card games and cheap beer. 4pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. 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 Comedy @ Martuni's
Open mic for women and queer comics, with host Irene Tu, Tess Barry, Dom Gelin and Wonder Dave. 6pm-8pm. 4 Valencia St.
July 4 @ Berkeley Marina
Celebrate the holiday in a family-friendly alcohol-free event, with a beach, panoramic view, kite-flying, the US Air Force Band, dragon boat races, food trucks, petting zoo, kids' pony rides, and more. Free. 12pm-10pm. Berkeley Pier, 201 University Ave. www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com
Karaoke Night @ The Stud
Sing Till It Hurts with hostess Sister Flora; 2 for 1 happy hour, no cover. 8pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Strip down with the strippers at the clothing-optional night. $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
Sing Out @ Encore Karaoke Lounge
Home of drag shows, and karaoke. 9pm-1am. 1550 California St. #2. 775-0442.
Stag @ Powerhouse
Cruisy night for single and couples looking for a third. $3 Jagermeister shots will get you in trouble, the fun kind. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Trivia Night @ Hi Tops
Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Trivia Night @ Port Bar, Oakland
Cranny hosts a big gay trivia night at the new East Bay bar; drinks specials and prizes. 7:30pm. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.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, July 5
Blondie & Garbage @ Mountain Winery, Saratoga
Debbie Harry and her veteran pop-punk band, and the power-rock group led by Shirley Manson, perform at the scenic winery's ampitheatre. $77-$250. 6:30pm. 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. www.mountainwineryconcerts.com
Bondage-a-Gogo @ The Cat Club
The weekly gay/straight/whatever fetish-themed kinky dance night. $7-$10. 9:30pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom St. www.bondage-a-go-go.com www.catclubsf.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
Castro Karaoke @ Midnight Sun
Sing out with host Bebe Sweetbriar; 2 for 1 well drinks. 8pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Comedy Showcase @ SF Eagle
Kollin Holtz hosts the open mic comedy night. 5:30pm-8pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Girl Scout @ Port Bar, Oakland
The weekly women's happy hour and dance night with DJ Becky Knox. 6pm-10pm. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com
Juicy @ Club OMG
New weekly women's event at the intimate Mid-market nightclub, with DJ Micah Tron. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
LGBT Pub Crawl @ Castro
Weekly guided tour of bars. $10-$18. Meet at Harvey Milk Plaza, 7:45pm. Also morning historic tours on Mon, Wed, & Sat. www.wildsftours.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
Movie Night @ SF Eagle
Enjoy drinks and a flick, with trivia games and prizes. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Pan Dulce @ Beaux
The hot weekly Latin dance night with sexy gogo guys, drag divas and more, returns to the Castro, with Club Papi's Frisco Robbie and Fabian Torres. $5 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Po Hoe @ Powerhouse
Nikki Jizz offers cheap drinks and cheaper men. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Rebel Kings @ White Horse Bar
Enjoy the talents of the hip hop drag king troupe; dancing after with DJs Starr and Cherie. $5. 8:30pm-11:45pm. 6551 Telegraph Ave. http://whitehorsebar.com
Wrangler Wednesdays @ Rainbow Cattle Company, Guerneville
Wear your jeans and meet new folks at the Russian River gay bar. 16220 Main St., Guerneville. www.queersteer.com
Thursday, July 6
Baloney @ Oasis
The sexy witty male burlesque show is back, with new and favorite numbers by Rory Davis, with favorite and new handsome dancers, and MC Michael Phillis. $25-$50. 8pm. July 7 & 8 at 7pm .298 11th St. www.sfbaloney.com 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
Kick It @ DNA Lounge
Kandi Love, Northcore Collective and Plus Alliance's weekly EDM, flow arts dance night, with DJs; glow drag encouraged. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.com
Kingdom of Sodom @ Nob Hill Theatre
Get down on it at the very interactive play party, with Dylan James and Brandon Wilde performing a stage sex show at 10:30pm. $20. 9pm-1am. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Mary Go-Round @ Lookout
Mercedez Munro and Holotta Tymes present saucy and unusual drag acts. $5. 10pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
The Monster Show @ The Edge
The weekly drag show with host Sue Casa, DJ MC2, themed nights and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
My So-Called Night @ Beaux
Carnie Asada hosts a 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
Paula West @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The acclaimed local vocalist performs an extended concert residency at the intimate nightclub. $28-$60. Thu & Fri 8pm. sat 7pm. Sun 5pm. Thru July 16. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com/
Puff @ The Stud
Under the Golden Gate's Maria Konner and DJ Dank's herb-friendly night of fun, with Trixxie Carr and DJ Sergio Fedasz spinning 420 tunes. $5-$10. 7pm-10pm; followed by drag show Love. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Queer Karaoke @ Club OMG
KJ Dana hosts the weekly singing night; unleash your inner American Idol; first Thursdays are Costume Karaoke; 3rd is Kinky Karaoke 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.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, usually fun, loud rock & roll. $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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