On the Tab :: Sept. 21 - 28

Whether you're strapped and chapped or a vanilla vixen, Folsom Street Fair weekend provides entertainment suitable for every taste, even if you're not a strappy chappie. Unleash your inner kink, unzip your inhibitions and enjoy.

Thursday, Sept. 21

After Dark @ Exploratorium
The hands-on science museum's adult cocktail parties include drinks, music, and a lovely Bay view. Sept. 21: Field of View with filmmaker Lynette Wallworth, and indigenous Australian tribe talks. $10-$15. 6pm-10pm. Embarcadero at Pier 15. https://www.exploratorium.edu/

Baloney @ Oasis
The popular male burlesque troupe performs a special kinky Folsom Fair-themed night of strip-tease dances, choreographed by Rory Davis, with MC Michael Phillis, and hot dancing dudes. $25-$50. 8pm. Fri & Sat 7pm. 298 11th St. https://www.sfbaloney.com/ www.sfoasis.com

Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Weekly beer bust and benefit for local charities. 9pm-11pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Seth Santoro leads the interactive sex party in the downstairs arcade at the famed strip club (before his Sept. 23 & 24 Folsom sex shows with Michael Roman). $10. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Funny stand up with Maureen Langan, Irene Tu, Zack Chapaloni, Arjun Banerjee, and Lisa Geduldig. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

Fe-Be's @ SF Underground
Mr. Drummer '79 presents a tribute to the famous leather bar on Folsom that inaugurated the 'Miracle Mile,' featuring Jackie House (Honey Soundsystem) and Matthew Paul (Mr. Drummer). 424 Haight St., 9pm-2am. http://bit.ly/febessf

First Church of the Sacred Silversexual @ Elbo Room
The David Bowie tribute band performs classic hits; DJ Rosegold in between sets. $15. 9pm. 647 Valencia St. www.elbo.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

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

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

Livability Awards @ Green Room
Livable City's annual fundraiser and awards ceremony celebrating achievements in making San Francisco more accomodating, and livable; food, drinks and awards. $50-$75. 5:30 VIPs, 6:30-9:30pm. 401 Van Ness Ave. http://www.livablecity.org/

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

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 with DJ Philip Grasso. $5. 10:30pm show. 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

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Rock music at the famed leather bar. Sept. 21: GayC/DC, Fat Bottom Girls (AC/DC and Queen cover bands in drag!) and Zbornak. $5. 9pm-2am. 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, Sept. 22

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

Anniversary Concert @ Hotel Rex
Society Cabaret's 4th anniversary show, with Linda Kosut, Barry Lloyd, Bill Cooper, Maria Diamond, Carol Luckenbach, JoAna Gray, June Kamerling, Benn Bacot and the Society Cabaret Founders, with G. Scott Lacy, piano and vocals. $30-$50. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. https://societycabaret.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

Bearracuda @ Public Works
The beartastic dance night celebrates Folsom week with DJs Tony Moran, Ryan Jones and Freddy King of Pants. $20. 9pm-3am. 161 Erie St. www.bearracuda.com

Br�t @ The Great Northern
http://www.brutparty.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

Folsom Sunset Cruise @ Pier 40
Brian Kent Productions and Chris Hastings team up for a unique San Francisco experience, this time in leather. Board a one-of-a-kind passenger ferry with an open-air top deck for a scenic journey with celebrants from around the world. Pier 40, 6-10pm, $65-$100. www.folsomsunsetcruise2017.eventbrite.com

Friendly Fire @ Danzhaus
DJs Fawks, B2B, Astro and Michael Romano play grooves at Gage Lennox's Folsom/leather & kink-themed dance and play party; clothes check, cash bar/door. $40-$80. 9pm-2am. 1275 Connecticut St. http://www.friendly-fire.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

Friday Night Live @ El Rio
Enjoy the weekly queer and LGBT-friendly live acoustic concerts. Sept. 22: The City Buds, OMB and Nina Jo Smith. $5pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.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
Heather McDonald
@ Cobb's Comedy Club

Heather McDonald @ Cobb's Comedy Club
The smart sassy comic performs her joke-filled set. $25-$50. 8pm. Also Sat. Sept. 24. 915 Columbus Ave. http://www.cobbscomedy.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

Jim Caruso's Cast Party @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The New York cabaret host presents amazingly talents stars and stars-to-be in an upbeat vocal variety show. $17.50-$25. ($20 food/drink min.) Fri. & Sat. 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. http://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com/ Would-be Lana Turners of song can reach out to Caruso through Facebook or at www.CastPartyNYC.com/contact

Latin Explosion/Club Papi @ Club 21, Oakland
Drag acts hosted by Lola and Dorys, with half a dozen gogo studs. $10-$20. 9pm-4am. 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

Phantasmagoria @ SF Eagle
Nark presents a kink and fetish gear night, with the Fog City Pack, Viktor Belmont, Inflagranti, Terry Miller. $20. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Recon @ DNA Lounge
The official Friday night gear and fetish dance party of the Folsom Street Fair weekend. $20-$25. 9pm-3am. 375 11th St. www.recon.com www.dnalounge.com

Red Hots Burlesque @ The Stud
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux will titillate and tantalize: July shows feature Dulce de Leche, Miss Savvy, Shells Bells and Lez Purr plus special guests. $10-$20. 8pm-9:30pm. 399 9th St. Also Sunday brunch shows at PianoFight Theatre.144 Taylor St. www.redhotsburlesque.com www.studsf.com

Seth Santoro @ Nob Hill Theatre
The hot porn stud performs solo (8pm) and duo sex shows with Michael Roman (10pm) at the famed strip club, this week with a leather-kink theme! $25. Also Sat. Sept. 24. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Shenanigans @ Oasis
The monthly costume theme party goes to the 'Magic Kinkdom.' $10-$15. 10pm-3am 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. 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

Steam @ Powerhouse
Monthly bathhouse-style fun, with towel-dancing gogos, wet towel contest, massages and porny giveaways, DJ Majr. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Swagger Like Us @ Elbo Room
The queer hip hop dance party's Fetish IV features Andre Shakti's kinky bondage demos, DJs Joey LaBeija, DavOmakesbeats and Jibbz. $10. 10pm-2am. 647 Valencia St. www.swaggersf.com www.elbo.com

Taint @ Powerhouse
Mercedez Munro and Nic Hunter host a happy hour for those who like gogos and jock straps, and a bit of taint; proceeds benefit hurricane relief. $5. 6pm-9pm. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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

Saturday, Sept. 23

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
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

Cameron Esposito, Rhea Butcher @ Regency
Two comic actors (also a real-life couple) perform their rousing queer stand-up. $35. 8pm. 1300 Van Ness Ave. www.axs.com http://www.theregencyballroom.com/

Cell Bloc @ SF Eagle
DJs Josh Cheon and Aaron Clark play at the kink & fetish night (dress code Strongly Encouraged!). $15-$20. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Christopher M. Nelson @ Hotel Rex
The accomplished actor-singer performs Love, Losses and Longings, a concert of classic, country and musical theatre songs. $30-$50. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. https://societycabaret.com

Club Papi @ Calle 11
Latinos in Leather features Armond Rizzo and a dozen+ hot gogos, plus hostesses Delilah Befierce and Ms Lola, at the new SoMa Latin nightclub. $10-$20. 9pm-2am. 1501 Folsom St. at 11th. www.clubpapi.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

Code @ The Edge
Monthly leather event at the Castro bar. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com

Folsom Ink @ Powerhouse
Tattooed dudes and plenty of tourists this weekend at the cruisy SoMa bar. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Homobiles @ The Knockout
Queercore women's punk band performs the first show on the tour; also Lolly Gaggers and Maya Songbird. 8:30pm-11pm. 3223 Mission St. https://thehomobiles.bandcamp.com/ www.theknockoutsf.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

Magnitude @ The Armory
The official dance party of Folsom Street Fair. DJ Nick Bertossi, Alex Acosta and Ralphi Rosario. $60-$100. 9pm-4am. 333 14th Street www.folsomstreetevents.org

Mango @ El Rio
The popular women's daytime party, with DJs Edaj, Marcella, Olga and La Coqui. $10. 2pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina hosts the fun drag show with weekly themes. Sept. 23, special guest Raja. DJ MC2 spins dance grooves before and after the show. $15-$25. 10pm-3am (11:30pm show). 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

New Breed @ Club Six
Pound Puppy and Polyglamorous present this notorious doubledecker event featuring Polyglamorous upstairs (DJs Bears in Space, Jordee, Matthew Paul and Polys Beya, Major and Mark O'Brien) and Pound Puppy downstairs (DJs Fabrizio Mammarella, Jacob Meehan and P.P.ers Taco Tuesday and Kevin O'Connor). $20-$50. 10pm-6am. 60 6th St. https://newbreed2017.eventbrite.com/

Nitty Gritty @ Beaux
Josh Carmichael with DJ Salazer host the tattoo appreciation night. $10. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

ONYX x FLSM @ Powerhouse
The official ONYX party of Folsom Street Fair weekend for kinky men of color and their admirers. Strap into your leather, slick into that rubber, and gear up for a hot night with the men of ONYX. 5pm-9pm. 1347 Folsom St. www.onyxmen.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

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

Sunday, Sept. 24

Aftershock @ City Nights
Dance in the early morning hours at the popular annual after-hours party. $30. 4am-10am. 715 Harrison St. http://thediscosf.com

Bay Area Cabaret @ Venetian Room
Opening night of the classy cabaret series' new season, and a celebration of the hotel's 100th year, with Lillias White, Janis Siegel, Freda Payne, Sony Holland and Amanda King. $85. Pre-fixe 3-course supper $59. 7pm. Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St. http://bayareacabaret.org/

Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Beer, bears, beats at the weekly fundraiser. $15. 4pm-8pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The popular weekly event packs in the fans, with proceeds going to local charities. $10. Special early party Sept. 24 starts at 12pm. Beer bust 3pm-6pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Beverage Benefit @ The Edge
Fundraiser and fun, with proceeds going to local nonprofits. $10. 4pm-7pm. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.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

Deviants Adult Arcade @ Mezzanine
The official closing dance party of Folsom Street Fair. Featuring Jennifer Cardini, Josey Rebelle and Honey Soundsystem. $20-$40. 6pm-2am. 444 Jessie St. www.folsomstreetevents.org/deviants

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

Enter It, Give It, take It @ DNA Lounge
Lacoya Hill's dance and cruise party, with DJs Dani Toro, Bradley P, Haute Toddy, Mohammad and Paul Goodyear. $15. 2pm-10pm. 375 11th St. www.locoyahill.com www.dnalounge.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

Folsom Party @ Oasis
Cool off your leathers at the southern tip of the fair, with BBQ and DJed music. 11am-6pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Folsom Street Fair @ SoMa
With 400,000 fetish enthusiasts spread out over 13 city blocks, there is something for everyone, with 200+ exhibitor booths showcasing fetish gear and toys. Massive live stage with top-name indie, electronic and alternative acts, two huge dance areas spinning underground EDM, public play stations, and an erotic artists' area with a performance stage. And, yes, you can still be naked, so avail yourself of the coat and clothes check areas. Gate donations suggested $5-$10. 11am-6pm. Folsom Street between 7th and 12th. www.folsomstreetevents.org/folsom-street-fair

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. NY DJ Sharon White from 3pm-6pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Nicki Parrott @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Jazz music with the accomplished Australian vocalist and double bassist. $45-$80 ($20 food/drink min). 5pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. http://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com/

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

Real Bad @ 1015
Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation's annual popular circuit party and fundraiser for numerous nonprofits. $95-$110. 1015 Folsom St. http://www.realbad.org/

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The Country-Western line-dancing two-stepping dance night. $5. 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. $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

Teenage Dreams @ The Stud
Queer techno and house music, with DJs Shawna Shawnte, Brown Amy and a live set by Piano Rain. $10. 9pm-4am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Uhaul @ Love + Propaganda
The popular women's dance party hosts its 3rd annual post-Folsom night, with DJs Bribee, Jibbz, and Ms. Jackson. $15-$25. 5pm-10pm. 85 Campton Place. www.folsomstreetevents.org

Monday, Sept. 25

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

Komedy Kiki @ The Stud
Jesus U Bettawork and Justin Lucas cohost the monthly queer comedy night. $5. 8:30pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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.

Pillows @ Powerhouse
Glamamore's drag and crafts party. 9pm-2am, $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Spanglish @ Club OMG
Spanish and English drag shows and dance music with DJ Carlitos. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Twisted @ EndUp
Left Magazine and Brian Kent Productions' official final party of Folsom weekend, with DJs Chus + Ceballos, Shane Stiel and Ricky Sinz. $25-$100. 3am-12pm. 401 6th St. www.folsomstreetevents.org

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, Sept. 26

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, AHS @ SF Eagle
Board games, card games and cheap beer. 4pm-2am, plus weekly viewings of American Horror Story: Cult (8pm-11pm). 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.

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

Karaoke Cocktails @ Ginger's
The new basement tribute to the old Ginger's Trois hosts a weekly singing fun. 8pm-12am. 86 Hardie Place. https://www.gingers.bar/

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 hilaraoke karaoke. 9pm-1am. 1550 California St. #2. 775-0442.

Stag @ Powerhouse
Cruisy night for singles, 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, Sept. 27

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

Cocktail Time @ Ginger's Trois
Enjoy drinks at the intimate downstairs tribute to the original dive bar; Tue & Wed 5pm-12am. Thu-Sat 5pm-2am. 86 Hardie Place.

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
Weekly women's event at the intimate Mid-market nightclub, with DJ Micah Tron. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.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; Sept. 20: Cruising and Party Monster. 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, with Club Papi's Frisco Robbie and Fabian Torres. Sept. 20 is a special Leather Hump Day edition. With Armond Rizzo $7. 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

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, Sept. 28

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

Katya Smirnoff-Skyy @ Oasis
Our fave Russian exile opera diva (actor-singer J. Conrad Frank) performs her Bittersweet '90s Symphony, a fun take on grunge and rock music; Joe Wicht accompanies. $25-$35 and up. 8pm. 8pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
Drinks and readings with Josey Rose Duncan, Jennifer Lewis, Wayne Goodman, Laura A. Zink, and San Francisco Poet Laureate Kim Shuck; James J. Siegel hosts. 7pm 4 Valecia St. https://www.facebook.com/LiterarySpeakeasy/ class=4n-j>

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

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
Rock music at the famed leather bar. $5. 9pm-2am. 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

Will & Grace Viewing @ Oasis
Enjoy the Emmy-winning gay comedy show's return at the SoMa nightclub. 8pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

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