On the Tab :: Oct. 19 - 26

Autumnal offerings, and Halloween just around the corner, orange is the new pumpkin spice. Attend some of the many benefits for Sonoma and Napa fire victims, don a face mask and dance through the smoke.

Thursday, Oct. 19

After Dark @ Exploratorium
The hands-on science museum's adult cocktail parties include drinks, music, and a lovely Bay view. $10-$15. 6pm-10pm. Embarcadero at Pier 15. https://www.exploratorium.edu/

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

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Live! @ Oasis
D'Arcy Drollinger presents Michael Phillis starring in the return of the campy parody of the vampire-hunting high school student and her pals. $25-$35 ($200 VIP tables, too). Thu 8pm. Fri & Sat 7pm. Oct. 31. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Porn stud Brogan Reed leads the very interactive sex play party (before his Oct 20 & 21 stage shows). $10. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
The monthly comedy night with a queer edge features Nate Blanchard, Dom Gelin, Jill Maragos, Chelsea Eiben and host Lisa Geduldig. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

The Dong Show @ Oasis
New monthly show with drag kings, host Fudgie Frottage and DJ Tweaka Turner. 10pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Fred Armisen @ Great American Music Hall
The wry comic actor/writer performs his new show for a Netflix taping. $35-$40. 8pm. Also Oct. 20. 859 O'Farrell st. www.slimspresents.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

Gala Under Glass @ Conservatory of Flowers
The Dracula Ball celebrates Halloween and the new alluring Dracula orchids (6:30pm, $350-$500). Gaslamp Fantasy After-Party designed by Daybreaker's Mustafa Khan and Carina Hisser of Entire Productions, featuring Justin Martin of Dirtybird, live music by Tumbledown House and Cello Joe (9:30pm-12am, $75). 100 JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park. http://conservatoryofflowers.org/dracula/

Gay Vampire Sex Trivia @ The Stud
Get a jump on queer bloodsucker knowledge at the game show party, with sex toy prizes from Good Vibrations. 7pm-10pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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

Hoe is Life @ The Stud
Nikki Jizz and Fiera's hocus-pocus voodoo magic drag night, with DJs PopTart and Dakota Pendant. $5-$7. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

The Jesus and Mary Chain @ The Fillmore
Power-punk-pop band performs. $45. 8pm. 1805 Geary St. http://thefillmore.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 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

Nice Jewish Boys @ Evil Eye
Keshet's monthly Happy Hour at different bars. 7pm. 2937 Mission St. https://www.keshetonline.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
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

Queer Latinx Social Club @ SF Eagle
Monthly event, with Latin music. 5pm-8pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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

Sundance Stompede @ Various Venues
The large-scale annual country-western two-stepping celebration features singer Ty Herndon and lots of dancing (see feature this issue); lessons, shows and open partner dancing. Thu-Sun at Space 550 (550 Barneveld Ave.), Golden Gateway Holiday Inn (1500 Van Ness Ave.), and the Regency Center (1300 Van Ness Ave.) $12-$60. http://stompede.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. $5. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Will & Grace Viewing @ Oasis
Watch the return of the Emmy-winning gay sitcom. 8pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

William Sauerland @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The conductor of the Oakland/East Bay Gay Men's Chrous performs his unique countertenor solo show tribute to Julie Andrews. $14-$35 ($20 food/drink min.) 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. http://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com/

Friday, Oct. 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

Barry Lloyd @ Hotel Rex
The singer-pianist's solo cabaret concert with his original songs, composed with the late lyricist Fran Landesman. $30-$50. 8pm. Also Oct. 21. 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

Brogan Reed @ Nob Hill Theatre
Porn stud Brogan Reed performs solo shows (8pm) and duo sex shows with David Emblem (10pm) at the historic strip club. $25. Also Sat 21. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Dancing Ghosts @ Cat Club
Classic horror night with spooky goth grooves; monster movies on screens, classic horror costumes encouraged; DJs Xander, Tomas Diablo, Omega and Chat Noir. $5-$8. 9:30pm-3am. 1190 Folsom St. http://www.sfcatclub.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

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. $5pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

Gaymer Night @ SF Eagle
Big screens of video games for all the nerds. 8pm-1am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Glow @ Lone Star Saloon
The glow-in-the-dark dance party takes on a Halloween theme, with tricks and treats. $5. 8pm-1am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.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

Growlr @ SF Eagle
Cruisy monthly bear & cub night. $5pm. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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

Kathleen Turner @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The acclaimed stage and film actress performs her new cabaret show, Finding My Voice, at the elegant intimate nightclub. $42-$80. ($20 food/drink min.). 8pm. Also Oct. 21. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. http://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com/

Latin Explosion, Club Papi @ Club 21, Oakland
Hip Hop and Latin grooves event, with 3 dance floors, gogos, drag acts, and special retro DJed grooves. $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

Nightlight Disco @ The Stud
Hard French and Studsters' benefit for Puerto Rico hurricane relief efforts, with DJs Brown Amy, John Fucking Cartwright, Steve Fabus and Siobhan Aluvalot; dragsters Spice Queers, Florida Man and others. $10 and up. 10pm-4am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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

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

Tom Gun Live @ DNA Lounge
The LA theatre group that brought you Point Break Live returns with their wacky stage adaptation of the bromantic Air Force film. $25 and up. 8pm & 10pm. 375 11th St. https://www.dnalounge.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, Oct. 21

Beatpig @ Powerhouse
Juanita MORE! and crew's monthly eclectic queer, butch drag hunk night celebrates their 7th anniversary! $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

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

Brotherhood @ Powerhouse
Early evening gathering with Bare Chest Calendar men; proceeds benefit Positive Resource Center. 7pm-10pm. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

D.A.D. (Dudes and Disco) @ Driftwood
Mark O'Brien, Kelly Naughton and Michael Romano spin grooves at the hot new monthly Dads & DILFs-friendly event. $5. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. https://www.driftwoodbarsf.com/

Freak Chic @ Art Saves Lives Gallery
Jaw-dropping queer fashion show and party, with designers Bryce Rider, Bruce Beaudette. Jacob Perkins and Salamander, with dance and drag and Larissa and Llano, and other talents. Donations support Comfort & Joy arts grants. 7pm-10pm. 518 Castro St. www.playajoy.org

Gameboi @ Rickshaw Stop
The popular monthly 'gaysian' and friends dance party. $8-$15. 9:30pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.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

Make Out Party @ SF Eagle
Monthly smoochfest at the famed leather bar; DJs Robin Simmons and Elaine Denham. $5 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Margaret Cho @ Castro Theatre
The always outspoken comic actress returns with her new shows, Fresh Off the Bloat. $30-$60. 7pm & 9:30pm. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com

Mixed Forms @ The Stud
New hybrid night, with diverse music and people; DJs Clark Price, Ariel Zetina, Lily Ackermans and Arnold. 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina hosts the fun drag show with weekly themes. $15-$25. 10pm-3am (11:30pm show). 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

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

The Playground @ Club BNB, Oakland
Revamped night at the popular hip hop and Latin dance club. Oct. 14: live show with Siir Brock. $5-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Queer Fam @ The Stud
SFLAGN's 3rd anniversary brings communities together; proceeds benefit Trans Lifeline. 3pm-8pm. $10-$15. 10pm-4am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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

Reddroxx @ Lone Star Saloon
Devilish grooves at the bear bar. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.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

Steamy Speakeasy @ Center for Sex & Culture
https://steamyspeakeasy.eventbrite.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

Writers With Drinks @ the Make Out Room
Charlie Jane Anders hosts the monthly literary night, this time with devorah major, Celeste Chan, Shawna Kenney, Christopher Brown, Thomas Centolella and Margaret Rhee. $20. 7:30pm. 3225 22nd St. http://www.makeoutroom.com/

Sunday, Oct. 22

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. Beer bust 3pm-5pm. 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

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

Jeff Hamilton Trio @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Enjoy jazz classics from the acclaimed drummer and his band mates. $45-$80. ($20 food/drink min.). 5pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. http://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.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

Mr. International Freedom Contest @ DNA Lounge
Contest and fundraiser where a dozen Speedo-clad hunks representing countries worldwide compete for a crown. $20 (plus VIP packages $375 and up). Proceeds benefit the LGBT Asylum Project. 7pm-11pm. 375 11th st. https://www.dnalounge.com/

Night Sweats @ The Stud
Jerry Lee and Jill Reiter's night of raunchy rock & roll music and drag. 7pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Pinot on the River @ Healdsburg Plaza
Winetasting event (21+), with proceeds going to Boys/Girls Clubs of Sonoma, and Napa/Sonoma fire relief efforts. $75-$90. 12pm-4pm. Healdsburg Ave & Matheson St, Healdsburg. http://bgccsc.org/events/pinot/

Puedo Ayudar? @ Midnight Sun
Dulce De Leche and Mutha Chucka's fundraiser for Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Virgin Islands disaster relief efforts; drag show, beer bust, gogos, raffle prizes. 4pm-7pm. 4067 18th St. www.midnightsunsf.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

Revel @ SF Eagle
Fey fun monthly fundraiser for Groundswell Institute. $10. 7pm-12am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Shag @ Powerhouse
Sleazy tracks with Nic Candito and DJ Jim Collins. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Solange @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
The soulful pop singer performs at the scenic outdoor ampitheatre; Flying Lotus, Earl Sweatshirt and Chassol open. $49.50. 6pm. Also Oct. 22, 5pm. 2001 Gayley Road, UC Berkeley campus. http://apeconcerts.com/

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

Monday, Oct. 23

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' monthly queer comedy show, with Morgan. $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

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, Oct. 24

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

Cody Simpson @ Rickshaw Stop
The surf-pop singer-composer performs with his band The Tide. $18. 7:30pm. 155 Fell St. http://www.rickshawstop.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. 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, Oct. 25

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

Divas Unleashed @ Club BnB, Oakland
Dame Viva Commotion and Princess Monet Sparkles cohost a night of pre-Halloween drag acts; costume contest for the Queen of the damned theme, with cash prizes; DJ Erika Kayne. $7. 9:30pm. 2120 Broadway, Oakland. http://www.club-bnb.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

Harvest Feast @ The Green Room
Castro Country Club, the sober LGBT space, celebrates autumn with their 8th annual delicious seated dinner and fundraiser "There's No Place Like Home," with an Oz, Wicked, The Wiz theme (costumes encouraged); hosts and performers include Miss Castro Country Club MGM Grande, Sister Roma, Alotta Boutte, Lenny Broberg (live auction), and food and drinks by JJardine Catering. $150-$200. 6pm-9:30pm. 401 Van Ness Ave. www.castrocountryclub.org

Jason Brock @ Martuni's
The stellar singer returns to the intimate martini bar for a Halloween-themed concert, with Dee Spencer and the Coker Sisters. $20. 7pm. Also Oct. 28 & 29. 4 Valencia St. http://bit.ly/2xMf09F

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

Kosmetik @ The Stud
DJs Matthew XO and Jordee play at the weekly night. $5. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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. Oct. 11: Vegas in Space and Barbarella. 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. $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

Whitehorse @ Cafe Du Nord
The psychedelic-surf-pop husband and wife duo perform; Steven Denmark opens. $12. 8:30pm. 2174 Market St. http://www.swedishamericanhall.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, Oct. 26

Dancing @ Badlands
The Castro bar's intimate dance floor and gogo guys, with drink specials. 9pm-2am. 4121 18th St. http://www.sfbadlands.com/

Eek! Hush Hush, Thursday Addams @ The Stud
Monthly experimental music/performance show. $5. 7pm-10pm. Followed by Trangela Lansbury and friends' "Hollow Eve" spooky dragathon. $5. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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

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

Mary Go-Round @ Lookout
Mercedez Munro and Holotta Tymes present saucy and unusual drag acts. $5. 10pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Meg Mackay, Billy Philadelphia @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The charming cabaret duo perform classics songs. $17.50-$40. ($20 food/drink min.). 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. http://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.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

A Night of Evil @ Lone Star Saloon
Hard rock, goth and extreme metal grooves at the popular bear bar. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.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

Stranger Queens @ Cal. Academy of Sciences
Peaches Christ hosts the '80s-themed Halloween party with a massive drag show and costume contest; DJ Omar, exhibit tours, including on the roof. $17-$20. 6pm-10pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. https://www.calacademy.org

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. Oct. 12: Cash Pony, Weed Alien and Pale Ape. $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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