If you were lucky enough to squeeze into The Stud's last night of Trannyshack, you were a part of San Francisco drag history. If, more than a dozen years ago, you were lucky enough to squeeze into Martuni's when it was called Lily's and witness a performance by Justin Bond premiering his now quite popular Kiki & Herb act with Kenny Mellman, you were also a witness to drag history.
You can see Bond, along with Lady Miss Kier, Lady Bunny, Ana Matronic of Scissor Sisters, and a slew of the best local drag performers from Heklina's entourage, at the Trannyshack Kiss-Off Party, August 23 at the Regency Center.
Bond, talking from his apartment in New York, where he's since enjoyed greater fame than in little old San Francisco, said he's always happy to return to the Bay Area, especially when it's a paid gig. "It's fun to come back. I love it," he said, adding, "I would always book a trip to include Tuesday night to see Trannyshack."
Bond performed there a few times after moving to New York in 1994. "When I did Trannyshack the first few times, I wasn't Kiki, and I was happy to not be Kiki, for a change. I had recorded tracks and performed monologues and sang a little bit. I have no idea what I said, but it was wildly popular."
Also popular was Short Bus, John Cameron Mitchell's unusual and sexually daring film, in which Bond played the hostess of an unusual sex club. Upcoming projects include a new show called Luster which, Bond said, "celebrates everything trans. We did it in Manchester, and we'll hopefully come and do it in San Francisco. For each version, I'm pulling in genderqueer talent from the locals."
At the Trannyshack Kiss-Off event, Bond will be performing an original song, accompanied by Our Lady J. "I'm happy for Heklina," said Bond of the club night's 12 years. "It's really been a triumph, the fact that it's going out on a high note. I'm not the kind of person who mourns such things. It won't disappear, because the power of it. It provided a forum for so many performers to discover themselves as artists and as clowns and as freaks."
Bond added, "It also made a sense of community that'll stick, even though it won't be so cohesively centered on The Stud on Tuesdays. When those places go away, those queen spread out. It has a ripple effect; it is practically gonna be a tsunami!"
The Trannyshack Kiss Off Party is Aug. 23, 10 p.m. at the Regency Center, 1000 Sutter St., with performances by Justin Bond, Lady Bunny, Ana Matronic, Lady Miss Kier, The House of More, Kimo, Fauxnique, Raya Light, Kiddie, Hoku Mama Swamp, Putanesca, Precious Moments and MC Heklina. $35-$45. www.trannyshack.com
Events August 22 �" 28, 2008
Fri 22
The Best Man @ Aurora Theatre, Berkeley
Gore Vidal's fascinating political drama with his trademark satiric edge gets a local staging. Although written in 1960, it's timelier than ever. $28-$50. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm & 7pm. Thru Sept. 28. 2081 Addison St. (510) 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org
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@ New Conservatory Theatre Center
Montreal duo Stephen Lawson and Aaron Pollar perform a dazzling multimedia cabaret show channeling gay icons like Maria Callas, Mae West, and Judy Garland in a witty blend of camp, sampling, cinema and song. $22-$34 ($40 Aug. 9 opening night) Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Aug. 31. 25 Van Ness ave at Market, lower lobby. 861-8972. www.nctcsf.org
Bad Habits @ Theatre Rhinoceros
Terrence McNally's offbeat comedy about competing medical treatment groups and their approach to addict-patients. $15-$25. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 3pm. Thru Aug. 30. 2926 16th st. at South Van Ness. 861-5079. www.therhino.org
Black Voices Series @ The Marsh
Idris Ackamoor, Angela Dean-Baham, Laura Elaine Ellis and Marvin K. White perform solo work and read poems and spoken word. $25. 8pm. Sun 3pm. Thru Aug. 24. 1062 Valencia St. at 22nd. www.afrosolo.org www.themarsh.org
Broadway With a Twist II @ Phoenix Theatre
Musical cabaret performances of favorite show tunes, some with a gay take on classics. $22-$32. Thu-Sun 8pm. Thru Aug. 24. 414 Mason St., 6th floor. (800) 838-3006. www.bwaytwist.org
Buster Keaton Films @ Oddball Films
Documentary about the silent film star Buster Keaton Rides Again, and his classic comedy The General (1927). $10. 8:30pm. Limited seating. 275 Capp St. 558-8117. www.oddballfilm.com
Cabaret @ SF Playhouse
Local production of Kander & Ebb's Tony and Oscar Award-winning musical set in Weimar Germany, based on the Christopher Isherwood's novel about a tawdry nightclub, singer Sally Bowles and the emergence of Nazism. $20-$55. Wed-Sat 8pm, also Sat 3pm. 533 Sutter St. at Powell. 677-9596. www.sfplayhouse.org
Cafe con Comedy @ Dolores Park Cafe
Kung Pao Kosher Comedy Presents a diverse night of stand-up comedy with Bengt Washburn, Nico Santos, Carla Clayy, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Nathan Habib, and Lisa Geduldig. $7-$15. 7:30pm. 501 Dolores St. at 18th. 522-3737. www.doloresparkcafe.com
Cesar's Latin All Stars
@ Metronome Dance Center
Weekly live music by the orchestra, with salsa, Latin and other dance instruction and open dancing for same-sex and opposite-sex couples. $8-$12. 9pm-2am. Also Saturdays. 1830 17th St. at DeHaro. 252-9000. www.metronomedancecenter.com
Circus Vargas @ Southland Mall, Hayward
Big little circus with classic acts; clowns, jugglers, equestrians, a matador, and The Flying Tabares, a sexy trapeze troupe (dig the glow-in-the-dark lime green tights!) perform. Free pre-show interactive workshop for kids. $15-$45. 4:30, 7:30. Sat 1:30, 4:30, 7:30. Sun 1, 4, 7pm. Mon 4pm, 7pm. Thru Aug. 25. Also Aug. 28-Sept. 2 in Oakland (at I-880 at 66th Ave.). (877) GOTFUN1. www.circusvargas.org
Friends are Forever
@ New Conservatory Theatre
Tom W. Kelly's play about three gay couples dealing with love, infidelity and friendship. $18-$40. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Previews thru Aug. 23. Thru Sept. 21. 25 Van Ness Ave. at Market, lower level. 861-8972. www.nctcsf.org
Hot Draw @ Mark I. Chester Studio
Sexy models pose for the gay men's sketch group. Free/donations. 7:15pm. Reservations 621-6294. 1229 Folsom St. www.markichester.com
Idols in Concert @ Rrazz Room
Summer series of live performances by American Idol finalists. Tonight, Justin Guarini, Brandon Rogers, Christina Christian and Leah LaBelle. $45-$55. 8pm. Thru Aug. 30. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
I Feel a Thong Coming On @ New Conservatory Theatre
Tom Orr brings his saucy songs and salacious wit to a new solo show of Broadway song parodies with a naughty twist. $18-$28. Fri-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Sept. 7. 25 Van Ness Ave. at Market., lower level. 861-8972. www.nctcsf.org
Insignificant Others @ Pier 39
The romantic musical about straight and gay San Francisco newbies falling in love with the wrong people. $39-$46. Fri-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Pier 39 at Embarcadero. www.isomusical.com
A Jihad for Love @ Lumiere Theatre
Groundbreaking documentary about homosexuality in the Islamic world, directed by Parvez Sharma. 1572 California St. at Polk. 267-4893. Also at Landmark Shattuck Cinema, 2230 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley. (510) 464-5980. www.firstrunfeatures.com www.landmarktheatres.com
Judy, Judy, Judy
@ Lesher Arts Center, Walnut Creek
Musical revue salute to Judy Garland, with Tielle Baker, Pamela Brooks, M.L. Parr, and musical director Barry Lloyd. $20-$25. Fri-Sat 8:15pm. Sun 2:15pm. Thru Aug. 31. 1601 Civic Drive. (925) 943-7469.
Larkin Gayl @ Great American Music Hall
Talented local singer-songwriter, whose music spans pop, jazz and country, performs songs from her new CD, Two Hands, which includes a new same-sex marriage anthem, "I Do." Headliners The Waybacks also perform. $20; with dinner $45. 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.larkingayl.com www.gamh.com
Nor. Cal. Women's Music Festival
@ Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville
Weekend of camping, music and women's festivities, with Laura Love, Blame Sally, Mel Watson and Jen Todd, Druid Sisters Tea Party, Woody Simmons, Terri Anne Gutierrez and Susu Pampanin, Leilani, Rhythm Kings, Martine Locke, Linda Stonestreet, Duval Speck, Out on a Clef, Carrie Gerendasy of the Average Dyke Band. $15-$240. Thru Sunday. (707) 684-0012. www.norcalwomensmusic.org
Oh My Godmother! @ Zeum Theatre
Ron Lytle's witty musical gay update on the Cinderella story, set in San Francisco. $25-$35. 8pm. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sun 3pm. Extended thru Aug. 31. 221 4th St. at Howard. (800) 838-3006. www.ohmygodmother.com
Point Break Live @ Fat City
Hilarious stage adaptation of the screenplay of the dopey yet action-packed surfer-bank robber flick, with a chosen audience member reading cue cards and playing Keanu Reeves each night. $25. 8pm. Open run. 314 11th St. (866) 811-4111. www.pointbreaklive.com
Salsa Club @ Cafe Cocomo
Same-sex dancing to live salsa music. 21+. Dance lessons 8:30. Band til 12am. 650 Indiana St. at 19th. 305-8242. www.QueerBallroom.com
SF Underground Short Film Fest
@ The Bridge Theatre
Peaches Christ and Vinsantos cohost a wild night of unusual short movies. $10. Midnight. 3010 Geary at Blake. 751-3213. www.peacheschrist.com
The Shirelles @ The Rrazz Room
The famed trio ("Soldier Boy," "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow") was one of the first "girl groups" to compose their own songs. $42.50. 8pm. Also Aug. 24, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 468-3399. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Sing-Along The Little Mermaid
@ Castro Theatre
Bring the kids, or the kid in you, to the singalong screenings of the Disney animated feature. $10-$15. 2pm, 7:30pm. Thru Aug. 28. 429 Castro St. at Market. 621-6120. www.castrotheatre.com
Warchild @ Roxie Cinema
U.S. premiere of Christian wagner's comelling film about a woman who loses her daughter in the Balkan War, only to find that she's been adopted by a wealthy German couple.$5-$9. 7pm, 9pm. Also Wed, Sat Sun at 2:30, 4:45. Thru Aug. 28. 3117 16th St. 863-1087. www.roxie.com
Sat 23
25 Years of the Folsom Street Fair @ GLBT Historical Society
Exhibit celebrating 25 years of the world-famous leather street fair; co-curated by Jacob Richards, Martin Meeker and Rae Goldman. $4 donation. Tue-Sat 1pm-5pm. 657 Mission St. 3rd fl. 777-5455. www.glbthistory.org
Amadeus / The Winter's Tale @ Forest Meadows Ampitheatre, Marin
Marin Shakespeare Company performs Shakespeare's romantic comedy of clowns and con men, and Peter Shaffer's award-wnning drama about Mozart, in repertory. $15-$30. Fri-Sun 8pm. Sat Sun 4pm. Thru Aug. 24. 1475 Grand Ave, Dominican UC., San Rafael. 499-4488. www.marinshakespeare.org
API Family Pride @ Hotel Whitcomb
Asian Pacific Islander Family Pride honors people and organizations within the LGBT API community; buffet dinner, silent auction, live performances by Parangal Filipino Dance Troupe and Salvador Real. Keynote speaker Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting. MC Cecilia Chung. $20-$45. 5pm-9pm. 1231 Market St. at 8th. www.apifamilypride.org
Arts Festival @ Downtown Palo Alto
27th anniversary street festival of art, wines. Micro brews, gourmet foods, live acts and more. Free. 10am-6pm. University Ave. between Hiugh & Webster streets. (650) 324-3121. www.mlaproductions.com
Bay Area Now @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Exhibit of vibrant diverse new artists from the Bay Area. Also showing, Theory of Survival, art by Iranian and Iranian-Americans, and the tour and self-guided tours in Ground Scores: Guided Tours of San Francisco Past and Personal. $12-$15. 8pm.-12am. 701 Mission St. 978-ARTS. www.ban5.org www.ybca.org
Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
Musical revue with ever-changing lineup of hilarious political and pop culture characters including Senator Barack & Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senator John McCain, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Amy Winehouse, all in gigantic wigs! $25-$75. Wed Thu 8pm. Fri Sat 6:30, 9:30pm. Sun 2pm, 5pm. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. 421-4222. www.breastcancerfund.org
Blossoms and Buns
@ Coffee Bazaar, Guerneville
Erotic and floral watercolor paintings by Emilio Gonzalez. Free. 8:30pm. Thru Aug. 31. 14045 Armstrong Woods Road.
Bodega Seafood, Art, Wine Festival
@ Watts Ranch
14th annual fest of all kinds of seafood, from sushi to fried salmon and gumbo, arts and crafts, wine and beer tasting, plus performances by Tommy Castro, Stompy Jones, Zydeco Flames and more. See locations used in Hitchcock's The Birds. Proceeds benefit redwoods nonprofit and volunteer fire dept. $8-$12. 10am-6pm, also Sun. 16855 Bodega Hwy. (707) 824-8717, www.winecountryfestivals.com
Chihuly at the de Young
@ de Young Museum
New exhibit of Dale Chihuly's fascinating large-scale and small glass sculptures in 11 galleries, including specific installations for the museum. Free this weekend, with arts, films and music shows today and Sunday. $11-$15. Thru Sept. 28. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park. (800) 777-9996. www.famsf.org
Catered by the Chorus @ Various Locales
Enjoy a choice of delicious dinners at restaurants and private homes in SF, Oakland and even a pool party, hosted by chorus composers, singers and staff. $35-$200. After-party includes auctions and entertainment by Terese Genecco, Dixieland Dykes and Ejector; Palace Hotel, 2 Montgomery St. www.sfgmc.org
Cock Rings @ Good Vibrations
Charlie Glickman, PhD, shares tips and tricks on using cock rings. Go for the gold (or leather)! Free. 6pm. 603 Valencia St. at 17th. 522-5460. www.goodvibes.com
Frida Kahlo @ SF MoMA
Exhibit of famous self-portraits and other work by the prominent Mexican artist; numerous programs and related films. $7-$12.50. 151 Third St. at Mission. 357-4000. Thru Sept. 28. www.sfmoma.org
Jerry Frost @ LGBT Center
Exhibit of gay-themed paintings. Free. Thru Sept. 10. 1800 Market St. www.sfcenter.org
Mark Paron and Elena Zolotnitsky @ Gallery Paule Anglim
Exhibit of abstract sculptures and figurative paintings. Free. Tue-Fri 10am-5:30pm. Sat til 5pm. Thru Aug. 30. 14 Geary St. at Market. 433-2710. www.gallerypauleanglim.com
Meghan Coffee, Edwin McCain
@ Cafe du Nord
Talented Atlanta-based singer-songwriter performs new songs from her CD Songs to Sail By, along with McCain. $20-$24. 9:30pm. 2170 Market St. 861-5016. www.meghancoffee.com www.cafedunord.com
Outward Appearances @ ArtHaus
Group exhibit of figurative works, and a solo show of art by Joanne Landis. Free. Tue-Fri 11am-6pm. Sat 12pm-5pm. Thru Sept. 27. 411 Brannan St. www.ArtHaus-sf.com
Pastor Tom Show @ KUSF
Dr. Tom Polcari's LGBT music and talk show. 4pm. Weekly on 90.3 FM.
Summer Salon @ Robert Tat Gallery
Exhibit of 20th-century black and white prints by renowned photographers. Tue-Sat 11am-5:30pm. 49 Geary St. Suite 211. 781-1122. www.roberttat.com
Teatro Zinzanni @ Pier 29
Intimate, amazing circus-style dinner theatre, with a boisterously comic MC, singers, contortionists, gymnasts, tumblers, a five-course dinner, and a lot of fun. $116-$156. Wed-Sat 7pm (Sun 6pm). Pier 29 at Embarcadero Ave. 438-2668. www.teatrozinzanni.com
Twisted Elements @ Femina Potens
Exhibit of sculptures by Joni Younkins-Herzog and Susan Latta, who both blend figurative elements of unusual creatures and iconically sexualized female forms. Thru Aug. 31. Free. Thu-Sun 12pm-6pm. 2199 Market St. 864-1558. www.feminapotens.org
Swing & Salsa @ Magnet SF
Learn how to dance like those hotties on Dancing With the Stars, with same-sex lessons and dance party afterward. Free. 7pm. Dancing til 10pm. 4122 18th St. 820-1403. www.magnetsf.org www.QueerBallroom.com
Ubu for President @ John Hinkel Park, Berkeley
Shotgun Players' outdoor production of the satirical election play about corrupt politics. Sat-Sun 4pm. Free/donations. Thru Sept. 14. 9 Southampton Ave. (510) 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org
VaBang, Gut Dance @ The Garage
Two experimental dance companies perform works by Julia Sabangan, Jessie Feller and Giavanna Enriquez in the Summer Performance Festival. $10-$20. 8pm. Also Aug. 24. 975 Howard St. www.975howard.com
Winston Smith @ Glamarama
Exhibit of zany collages at the fabulous hair salon. Thru Sept. 6. 417 South Van Ness Ave. 861-4526. www.glamarama.com www.winstonsmith.com
Sun 24
Arab Cultural Festival @ County Fair Bldg.
14th annual celebration of Arab music, dance, arts, crafts and food, with Tunisian MC Rai and Iron Sheik playing hiphop, Egyptian folk music by Yasser Darwish, and the Georges Lammam Ensemble, $6. 11am-6pm. Golden Gate Park, 9th Ave and Lincoln. 664-2200. www.arabculturalcenter.org
Ming Dynasty @ Asian Art Museum
240 artworks �"porcelain, vases, textiles, jade�" visualize the granduer of the Chinese dynasty. $1.50-$15. Thru Sept. 21. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (Thu til 9pm). 200 Larkin St., Civic Center. www.asianart.org
Out in the Bay @ KALW 91.7 FM
LGBT radio show hosted by Eric Jansen and Marilyn Pittman. 2pm. Also Thursdays 7:30pm. www.KALW.org www.OutInTheBay.com
Tea 'N Crisp @ SF Playhouse
Quentin Crisp comes (back) to life in Richard Louis James' affectionate solo show about the gay author and "stately homo of England." $20-$26. 2:30pm. Sundays thru Aug. 31. 533 sutter St. 677-9596. www.sfplayhouse.org
Women Impressionists @ Legion of Honor
Exclusive U.S. tour of an exhibit of rare paintings by Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, Eva Gonzales, Marie Bracquemond. $5-$15. Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm. Thru Sept. 21. Lincoln Park, 34th Ave. at Clement St. 750-3600. www.legionofhonor.org
Mon 25
OUT Spoken @ Comcast Ch. 11
Cable TV show for the LGBT Community, co-hosted by Tim Gaskin, Donna Sachet and Dr. Betty Sullivan. 6:30, Also Tue. 9pm, Wed. 7pm, Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 7pm, Sun. 6:30pm. www.outspokensf.com
Same-Sex Dancing @ Julie's Supper Club, Live Art Gallery
Ongoing weekly classes in salsa, swing, and other dances. No partner needed. $10 one class, $35 4-week series. Julie's Supper Club, 1123 Folsom St. Also Mon thru Thu classes at Live Art Gallery, 151 Potrero Ave. 305-8242. www.QueerBallroom.com
Support Group @ Bay Positives
Drop-in support group for HIV positive people. Free. 7:30pm. 701 Oak St. 487-1616. www.baypositives.org
Tue 26
Art & Artifice @ Museum of Performance & Design
75 Years of Design at San Francisco Ballet , a new exhibit in a new gallery, with costumes, photos and designs by Leon Bakst, Edward Gorey, Karinska Georges Rouault, Willa Kim and many others. Free. Tue-Sat 12pm-5pm. Thru Aug. 30. 401 Van Ness Ave. 4th floor. 255-4800. www.mpdsf.org
Cool Globes @ Crissy Field Promenade
Subtitled Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet, the outdoor exhibit of commissioned globe sculptures addresses issues of global warming, industry and our future on this planet. Free 24/7. Thru Oct. 12. www.coolglobes.com www.crissyfield.org
Wed 27
Buddhist Meditation Class @ LGBT Center
Kadampa Buddhist Temple members lead meditation classes; ongoing. $10. 7pm-8:30pm. 1800 Market St. at Octavia. 503-1187. www.MeditationinSanFrancisco.org
David Gremard Romero @ Bucheon Gallery
Exhibit of paintings, embroidered lucha libre costumes and sculptures by a local artist who explores a modern vision of Columbian and Mexican culture with gay themes. Thru August. 389 Grove St. www.bucheon.com
Frozen @ Eureka Theatre
Bryony Lavery's compelling drama about a mother, the serial killer who abducted her 10-year old daughter and a psychiatrist studying serial killing and the sociopathic mind. $15-$25. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. 215 Jackson St. (510) 568-4118. www.eastenders.org
Gay Skate @ Redwood Roller Rink
Weekly GLBT roller-skating night. $7. 8pm-10pm. 1303 Main St. Redwood City. (650) 574-8148. www.myspace.com/gayrainbowskate
Grey Gardens
@ TheatreWorks, Mountain View
First non-Broadway staging of the Tony Award-winning hilarious and heartbreaking saga about the reclusive Edith and Edie Bouvier Beale. $26-$64. Thru Sept. 14. Tue-Wed 7:30. Thu-Sat 8pm (also sat 2pm). Sun 2pm, 7pm. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. 500 Castro St. at Mercy. (650) 903-6000. www.theatreworks.org
Humanscape @ The Lab
Installation by Eunkang Koh. Free. 6pm. Thru Sept 6. Also, works by Zachary Royer Scholz and Sean Lowry. 2948 16th St. at Capp. www.thelab.org
Thu 28
Radar Salon @ Three Dollar Bill Cafe
Author Michelle Tea hosts her monthly literary forum, today with David Figler (Grope) and comedian Heather Gold. Free. 7pm. 1800 Market St. www.threedollarbill.com
Summer in San Francisco @ John Pence Gallery
Group exhibit of nearly 50 realist modern artists. 6pm. Thru Aug. 30. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm. 750 Post St. 441-1138. www.johnpence.com
Bars & Nightclubs August 22-28, 2008
Friday
Activate @ The Lookout
Superhero-themed club night. Get out the Lycra and dress as your inner comic book hero; guest DJ Jamie J Sanchez. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306.
Boy Bar @ The Cafe
Dance club with nearly naked gogo boys. DJ Matt. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. at Castro. www.myspace.com/boy_bar
Club Dragon @ Club Eight
Weekly Asian gay dance club. 1151 Folsom St. at 7th. 431-1151. www.clubdragonsf.com
Ghetto Disco @ The End Up
Tune-tastic night for the all-nighters. guest and resident DJs, smoking porch. Free before midnight. 11pm-11am. 6th & Harrison. www.theendup.com
Loose @ The Stud
DJs Donimo and Six, gogo studs, vintage porn visuals, party games, and naughtiness. $5. 10pm-3am. 399 9th st. at Harrison. www.myspace.com/clubheatsf
The Party @ The Bar
Intimate club that starts early, with hot gogo boys, smoking lounge, good music. 7pm-2am. 456 Castro St.
Snap-a-licious @ Deco Lounge
Ginger Snap hosts a new drag show. $5. 10pm. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. www.decosf.com
Saturday
Hayes Valley Follies @ Marlena's
Weekly drag show with singers, dancers, impersonators and fun, hosted by Miss Galilea. Free. 10pm. 488 Hayes St. 864-6672.
Hot Mess @ The Stud
Porn dude gogo boys, baby oil wrestling, DJ Kidd Sysko, drink specials and general sluttiness. $5. 21+ 10pm-3am. Harrison at 9th. www.myspace.com/hotmesssf
Men in Gear @ Chaps II
Serious leather and uniform fan night. 1225 Folsom St. at 9th. www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com
Surfer Saturdays @ Lookout
Hawaiian drinks, pizza specials, board short-sportin' dudes and flipflops. SF's Next Hot DJ competition begins. 3pm-7pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. [email protected]
Sunday
Amateur All-Male Strip Show @ Deco Lounge
Join MC GingerSnap, DJ Lambchop, hot male strippers and good tippers (hopefully) every Sunday. Cash and bar tabs for the top three contestants. Sign-ups at 9pm, Show at 10pm. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. www.decosf.com
Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The most popular daytime gay bar event in Northern California. $10. 3pm-7pmish. 12th St. at Harrison. www.sfeagle.com
B-Unit @ Bench & Bar, Oakland
East Bay�s weekly bear bar, with dancing, patio, pool, gogo bears and more 4pm-2am. Also, Furverted each 2nd Sunday; Latin dance nights on weekends. 2111 Franklin St. (510) 444-2266. www.b-unit.biz
Jock @ The Lookout
Athletic supporters galore at this sports-themed club night. Today,Wakiza Women's Soccer club. $2. 3pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306. www.myspace.com/JockatLookout
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Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
Special Beach Party at the Country-Western line-dancing and twostepping night. Wear beach clothes withy your cowboy boots and celebrate summer. $5. 5pm-10:30pm; lessons 5:30-7:30. 550 Barneveld Ave. 820-1403. www.sundancesaloon.org
Supersonic Sundays @ Underground SF
Afternoon beer bust in the Lower Haight featuring the sounds of DJMC2 and Cookie Dough; drink specials, dancing. Free. 4pm�"9pm (beer bust 5-7). 424 Haight St. www.cookievision.com
Monday
Money Shot Mondays @ Jet
Cheap drinks, open bar 9pm-10pm. Wet underwear contest. 2348 Market St. www.homochic.com
Swing Side Room @ Julie's Supper Club
Same sex dance party with instruction classes. $10 drop-in or $35 discount on 4 week series. 7:30pm swing series. 8:30pm drop in lesson. Free dance for students 9-10pm. 1123 Folsom St. at 7th. 305-8242. www.QueerJitterbugs.com
Tuesday
Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's
Ronn Vigh and Nick Leonard host the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. Tonight, guests Kate Rigg and Rachel Tomlinson. Free. One-drink minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com
Ink & Metal @ Powerhouse
Tattooed pierced dude night, for the men you�re drawn to. 10pm-3am. 1347 Folsom St. at 10th. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
Pink Slip @ The Stud
New drag cabaret hosted by Virginia Suicide. 11pm. 9th & Harrison. www.pinkslipsf.com
Veronica Klaus @ Enrico's
Local chanteuse sings standards, cabaret classics, and jazzy blues in a weekly show. 7pm. 504 Broadway at Kearny. 982-6223. www.veronicaklaus.com
Wednesday
A-List Martini Nights @ Bar TBA
Ongoing popular weekly social and networking event for gay men and their friends. Sign up to get invites to a different bar each week. 9pm-12am. www.sfalist.com
Booty Call @ The Bar
Juanita More!, Joshua J, and rotating DJs make this weekly night fun for all types of gay folk, with gogo boys, tranny talents, and a special portrait gallery in the back. $1. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.juanitamore.com
Brain Farts @ The Lookout
Ongoing Wednesdays night fun as Bebe Sweetbriar and Poll Del Mar co-hostess the fun trivia game with wacky prizes. Free. 7:30-11pm. 3600 16th St. 431-0306.
Frat House @ 440 Bar
College guys and those who impersonate them enjoy cheap drink and tunes spun by DJ Matt. 440 Castro St. www.guspresents.com
Thursday
Bar AIDS @ Local Bars
Fundraiser for Stop AIDs Project. You buy drinks, and 25%-50% of the tab goes to Stop AIDS. Participating bars include Harvey's, The Mix, 440, Badlands, Metro, Truck, Twin Peaks, Wild Side West and more. All day today. www.stopaids.org
Gay Dating Game Show @ The Mix
BeBe Sweetbriar hosts the weekly fun contest just like the campy straight 70s version. Be a contestant, get a date, or watch all the fun. No cover. 8pm. 4086 18th St. at Castro. 431-8616.
Juicy @ The White Horse, Oakland
Hip Hop, R&B and soul. 9pm. (karaoke, drag king shows other nights, too). 6551 Telegraph Ave. (510) 652-3820.
Live Bands @ Eagle Tavern
Rock and punk bands play at the popular leather bar. $7. 9pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. 626-0880. www.sfeagle.com
Poser @ Truck
Red carpet satire night on fame and poserazzi, with dancers, guerilla performances and general fun at the new gay bar. Dress fabulously! 9pm-3am. 1900 Folsom St. at 15th 252-0306. www.trucksf.com