I made a list. I checked it twice.
Here are events both naughty and nice.
Events December 8�"15, 2011
Thu 8
Bitch @ Starry Plough, Berkeley
Powerful singer-electric violinist performs at the East Bay venue with DJ Alligator. Local songstress Jenny Hoyston opens. $10. 9pm. 21+. 3101 Shattuck Ave. (510) 841-2082. www.bitchmusic.com www.starryploughpub.com
The Dog Show @ Z Space
Laura Arrington and Jesse Hewitt/Strong Behavior's new dance-theatre works compares canine lives to human domestication, and media-created "monsters." $8-$20. 8pm. Thru Dec. 11. 450 Florida St. (800) 838-3006. www.lauraarringtondance.com www.zspace.org
Drag Queens on Ice @ Union Square
Skating with the local stars, as drag performers take to the ice, and you can, too. Group drag skate 8pm; show 9:30pm. Beer and wine available. $5-$10. Reg hours 10am-11:30pm. Thru Dec 31. Powell St. at Geary. 781-2688. www.unionsquareicerink.com
Fela! @ Curran Theatre
Touring production of the vibrant Broadway musical about the life of the Nigerian pop singer Fela Kuti. $31-$200. Tue-Sat 8pm. Wed, Sat, Sun 2pm. Thru Dec. 11. 445 Geary St. www.shnsf.com
Great Broadway Sing-Along
@ Jewish Community Center
Local performers lead the audience in an evening of Broadway hit songs. $26-$30. 8pm. 3200 California St. 292-1233. www.jccsf.org
Lost Landscapes of San Francisco @ Castro Theatre
Rick Prelinger's 6th annual screenng of amazing vintage footage of early San Francisco; hosted by Stewart Brand. $10. 7:30pm. 429 Castro St. www.lostlandscapes.eventbrite.com www.castrotheatre.com
Loni Love @ The Rrazz Room
Comedy host of The Gossip Queens does her wild stand-up act. $25. 8pm. Also Dec 9 & 10 at 9:30pm, and Dec 11 at 7pm. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1189. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Mommy Queerest @ Bindlestiff Studio
Kat Evasco's comic solo show about her own misadventures trying to get her mother to come out as a lesbian. $15-$25. 8pm. Thu-Sat 8pm thru Dec. 17. 185 6th St. www.bindlestiffstudio.org
Occupy Discussion Group @ New Valencia Hall
Radical Women host a discussion about the 99% movement locally and abroad, specific to women and women of color. 7pm. Light supper $7.50. 747 Polk st. 864-1278. www.radicalwomen.org
Recovering Commies @ Cobb's Comedy Club
Yuri Kagan, gay comic performs stand-up with Vladimir Khlynin and presents other comedians with families from former Communist countries, including Kira Soltanovich, Chris Garcia and Janine Brito. $15. 8pm. 2-drink min. 18+. 915 Columbus Ave. www.RecoveringCommies.com
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus @ Masonic Auditorium
Home for the Holidays, the chorus' 34th annual year-end concert, includes guest artists SF Opera fave Melody Moore, Velocity Bells ensemble, the Contra Costa Wind Symphony. $20-$60. $132 for season tickets. 8pm. 1111 California St. Also Dec 24 at The Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St; 5pm, 7pm, 9pm. 865-2787. www.sfgmc.org
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The popular country western LGBT dance night. $5. 6:30pm-10:30pm with lessons from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Also Sundays 5pm-10:30pm with lessons from 5:30-7:15 pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org
Fri 9
Artery Project @ Various Venues
San Francisco Arts Commission's expansive lineup of arts events include gallery exhibits, store window installations, dance, music, outdoor performances and more. Ongoing. www.sfartscommission.org/artery
A Christmas Carol @ ACT
American Conservatory Theatre's annual lavish production of Carey Perloff and Paul Walsh's adaptation of the classic holiday Charles Dickens story. $15-$105. Tue-Sat 7pm. Sun 5:30pm. Various matinees at 2pm & 1pm. Thru Dec. 24. 415 Geary St. 749-2228. www.act-sf.org
Cinderella @ Buriel Clay Theater
African American Shakespeare Company's annual production of the stage adaptation of the classic fairy tale. $10-$35. Fri & Sat 8pm. Sun 3pm. Thru Dec 11. 762 Fulton St. at Webster. (800) 838-3006. www.AfricanAmericanShakes.org
Cirque du Soleil @ AT&T Park
The Montreal circus spectacular returns with Totem, a visually striking exploration of human evolution, from amphibians to those who seek to fly. Look for the big tents across the bridge and east of the AT&T Park. $55-$360. Thru Dec. 11. (800) 450-1480. www.cirquedusoleil.com/totem
Dr. Strangelove @ The Dark Room
Jim Fourniadis' stage adaptation of the Stanley Kubrick satire about 1960s Cold War paranoia. $20. Thu-Sat 8pm. Thru Dec 17. 2263 Mission St. 401-7987. www.darkroomsf.com
God's Plot @ Ashby Stage, Berkeley
Shotgun Players' commissioned play written and directed by Mark Jackson; an update on the 1665 satire on the King of England, enjoyed by early American Puritans, whose pious outward behavior comes under scrutiny as another form of theatre. $18-$27. Thu 7pm. Fri & Sat 8pm. Sun 5pm. Thru Jan. 15. 1901 Ashby Ave. Berkeley. (510) 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org
The Golden Girls @ Victoria Theatre
The Christmas Episodes, the 6th annual hilarious drag stage adaptation of the hit TV show, with Heklina, Matthew Martin, Cookie Dough and Pollo Del Mar. $25-$30. Thu-Sat 8pm. Thru Dec. 23. 2961 16th St. at Mission. www.trannyshack.com/goldengirls/
Hella Gay Comedy
@ La Estrellita Cafe, Oakland
Charlie Ballard hosts another night of multiculti queer yet totally un-PC comedy; this month, Fred Anderson, Rory Hensey, Carrie Avritt, Stephanie Milton, Queen TT, Dolores Trevino. Full bar/dining available. $10. 21+. 9pm. 446 E. 12th St. (510) 891-0972. www.charlieballard.com
Holiday Extravaganza @ Kaama, San Jose
Gala fundraiser and variety show for San Jose Pride, with Raven (RuPaul's Drag U), plus comedy, singers, and dance acts. $25-$50. 7pm-12am. 385 South Winchester Blvd. After-party at Brix, 349 South 1st St. www.sanjosepride.com www.kaamasanjose.com www.brixnightclub.com
Holiday Ice Rink @ Union Square
Skate around shoppers at the ice rink in the middle of downtown's busy Union Square. A portion of ticket sales benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of San Francisco. $5-$10. 10am-11:30pm. Thru Dec 31. Powell St. at Geary. 781-2688. www.unionsquareicerink.com
John Hughes Triple Bill @ Castro Theatre
Midnites for Maniacs presents three classic and (and on lesser-known) films by the pop culture master. Home Alone (7:30) Weird Science (9:45) and Career Opportunities (11:45). $12. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com
Kate Lehman, Travis Schlaht @ John Pence Gallery
Dual exhibit of compelling realist paintings of animals, still lifes and portraits. Reception 6pm-8pm. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm. Sat 10am-5pm. Thru Dec. 17. 750 Post St. 441-1138. www.johnpence.com
Kitka @ Various Venues
Acclaimed women's vocal ensemble performs Wintersongs, a concert of holiday-themed music. $15-$25. Dec 9, 8pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Ave. Dec 10, Dance Palace, 8pm at Point Reyes Station, 503 B St. Dec 11, St. Gregory Episcopal Church, 7:30pm, 500 DeHaro St. Dec 17, 3:30pm at Temple Sinai Chapel, 2808 Summit St, Oakland. (510) 444-0323. www.kitka.org
Ladies in Waiting @ Exit Stage Left
No Nude Men Productions' three comic plays about damsels in distress include Marie Antoinette and crossdressing werewolves. $20. 8pm. Thu-Sat. Thru Dec. 17. 156 Eddy St. www.horrorunspeakable.com
Marga Gomez @ The Marsh
Veteran lesbian comic performs Not Getting Any Younger, a new solo show about her 'coming of middle age.' $15-$50. Thu & Fri 8pm. Sat 8:30pm. Sun 3pm. Extended thru Dec 17. 1062 Valencia St. 282-3055. www.themarsh.org
Period of Adjustment @ SF Playhouse
Local staging of Tennessee Williams' "serious comedy" about a man who brings his bride to meet his best friend. $20-$50. Tue-Thu 7pm. Fri & Sat 8pm. Thru Jan 14. 533 Sutter St. near Powell. 677-9596. www.sfplayhouse.org
Pete Escovedo Orchestra @ The Rrazz Room
Latin jazz ensemble wows with classic and contemporary music. $37.50-$40. 7:30pm. Also dec 10, 7:30pm and Dec 11, 5pm. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1189. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
The Soldier's Tale @ Aurora Theatre, Berkeley
Director Tom Ross and former San Francisco Ballet principal dancer Muriel Maffre's new production of the 1918 Igor Stravinsky musical play blends actor-singers and a life-size puppet. $10-$55. Tue Sun 7pm. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Dec. 18. 2081 Addison St. (510) 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org
A Tale of Two Genres @ SF Playhouse
Un-Scripted Theater Company's comic production of An Improvised Dickensian Musical, with audience suggestions. $10-$20. Thu-Sat 8pm. Also Sat 3pm. Thru Dec 21. (no show Nov 19 or 24). 533 Sutter St. www.un-scripted.com
The Temperamentals @ New Conservatory Theatre Center
Jon Marans' hit Off-Broadway drama about 1950s gay activist Harry Hay and Rudy Gernreich, and their struggle to form the historic Mattachine Society; stars J. Conrad Frank (Katya Smirnoff-Skyy). $25-$45. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Dec. 18 (no show Nov. 24). 25 Van Ness Ave at Market, lower level. 861-8972. www.nctcsf.org
The Velveteen Rabbit @ Novellus Theater
25th anniversary of ODC/Dance and director-choreographer KT Nelson's production of the dance work based on the classic holiday children's story. $15-$45. 2pm & 11am shows, varying Thu-Sun thru Dec 11. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St. www.odcdance.org www.ybca.org
We Are Not Saints @ Harvey Milk Academy
Recovery-based standup comedy troupe (Felon O'Reilly, Ian Harvie, Amy Dresner) performs hilarious humor about getting sober. Proceeds benefit the Castro Country Club. $20. 8pm. 4235 19th St. www.wearenotsaints.net
We Were Here @ Cable Channels
David Weissman and Bill Weber's Oscar-nominee shortlisted documentary about San Francisco AIDS caregivers, activists and survivors gets a pay-per-view and on-demand broadcast. www.wewereherefilm.com
The Wild Bride @ Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Touring production of Kneehigh Theatre Company's acclaimed Broadway show with music and dance that blends fairy tale dreams and humorous yet heartbreaking realities. Opening night Dec 7. LGBT Night Out Dec. 3. Tue, Thu-Sat 8pm. Wed 7pm (Dec 7, at 8pm). Sat & Sun 2pm. Sun 7pm. Thru Jan 1. 2025 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 647-2972. www.berkeleyrep.org
Xanadu @ New Conservatory Theatre Center
The hit Broadway musical �"based on the campy 80s Olivia Newton-John/Gene Kelly film about a mythical muse and roller skating rink�" gets a local production. Special "Xanadu Fun-Pack" includes a cocktail/soft drink, keepsake cup and souvenir disco ball necklace. $25-$45. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Jan. 15. 25 Van Ness Ave, lower level. 861-8972. www.nctcsf.org
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown @ Retrodome, San Jose
Clark Gesner's updated version of the musical based on Charles M. Schulz' immensely popular comic characters. $38.50. Fri & Sat 7:30pm. Sun 3pm & 7pm. Thru Dec 18. 1694 Saratoga Ave. (408) 404-7711. www.theretrodome.com
Sat 10
The Air We Breathe @ SF MOMA
New group exhibit of works by 30 contemporary artists and eight poets who explore the issues of legalizing same-sex marriage. Accompanying book will be on sale: The Air We Breathe: Artists and Poets Reflect on Marriage Equality. Also, Richard Serra Drawing, a retrospective of drawings by the artist known for his massive steel slabs; Thru Jan. 16. Paul Klee and Andrew Schoultz, an exhibit of works by the Bay Area artist in response to Klee's drawings and prints; Thru Jan 8. Less and More: the Design Ethos of Dieter Rams; Thru Feb 20; and Sharon Lockhart's Lunch Break, photos and installation of images of industrial workers. Other exhibits ongoing. Free-$18. 151 Third St. 357-4000. www.sfmoma.org
Animales y Nahuales @ Back to the Picture Gallery
Group exhibit of Mexican folk art in wood, clay, and paintings, depicting people and their animal spirit guides. Portion of sales benefits SF SPCA and Rancho El Uno Reserve. 934 Valencia St. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Sun 12pm-5pm. www.backtothepicture.com
Animation Exhibits @ Walt Disney Museum
See biographical exhibits about Walt Disney, early sketches and ephemera from historic Disney movies. Frequent lectures and film screenings. $5-$20. 104 Montgomery St., The Presidio. www.waltdisney.org
Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
Musical comedy revue, now in its 35th year, with an ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, all in gigantic wigs. $25-$130. Wed, Thu, Fri at 8pm. Sat 6:30, 9:30pm. Sun 2pm, 5pm. (Beer/wine served; cash only). 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com
Chanticleer @ Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
Grammy-winning a cappella ensemble performs traditional holiday songs. $32-$54. 8:15pm. Also other Bay area venues and dates thru Dec 23. 121 Harrison St. Oakland. www.chanticleer.org
City Ballet Nutcracker @ Palace of Fine Arts
Local youth school's performance of the Tchaikovsky ballet. $20-$35. 2pm & 7pm. Dec 11 2pm. 3301 Lyon St. 392-4400. www.citydance.org
Collected @ Museum of the African Diaspora
Subtitled Stories of Acquisition and Reclamation, this new exhibit displays more than 100 objects that help narrate the struggles and contributions of African Americans in California; frequent special events. Thru March 4. 685 Mission St. at 3rd. 358-7200. www.moadsf.org
Cuban Connections: Near & Far @ MACLA, San Jose
Group exhibit of photography by contemporary and historic Cuban artists. Free. Wed & Thu 12pm-7pm. Fri & Sat 12pm-5pm. Thru Jan 7. Movimento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, 510 South First St., San Jose. (408) 998-ARTE. www.maclaarte.org
Dance Along Nutcracker @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
The San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band's annual fun festive participatory dance and music concert, this year with a groovy 'Clara's Magical Mystery Tour' theme. Guest performers include Leigh Crowe, Flynn DeMarco, Fifi & Fanny, Woodstock guitarist Harvey Mandel, Lia Metz, members of the Lesbian/Gay Chorus of SF. Expect tie-dye holiday and dress up yourself. Tutus available at this totally kid-friendly show. Gala reception Dec 10, 7pm $50. Dec 11 $16-$25. 701 Mission St. at 3rd. 978-2787. www.sflgfb.org www.DanceAlongNutcracker.org
Donald Rizzo @ Castro Country Club
Shadows, Secrets and Silhouettes, the artist's exhibit of paintings. Thru Jan. 2. 4058 18th St. www.castrocountryclub.org
Ducal Craft Fair @ Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy
The Ducal Court's fundraiser and collection for donations to San Francisco Night Ministries and St. Aidan's Food Pantry, with raffles, auctions, a bake sale, holiday-themed performances, Mr. & Mrs. Claus photo ops, student crafts. Donate non-perishable food, new blankets and jackets. Free entry. 2pm-5pm. 4235 19th st. 241-6276. www.SFDucal.org
Holiday Crafts Fair @ Civic Center Park, Berkeley
Think global; shop local. Swap old holiday lights for new LED lights, buy handmade crafts as gifts-creamics, jewelry, cards, clothes toys and more. 10am-4pm. Also Dec. 17. Center St. at MLK Jr. Way. www.ecologycenter.org
The Hot Mikado @ Masquers Playhouse, Point Richmond
Gilbert & Sullivan's classic operetta gets a nervy 1940s zoot-suit-era revamp by David H. Bell. $20. Fri & Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Dec. 17. 105 Park Place, Point Richmond. (510) 232-4031. www.masquers.org
Kelli Dunham @ Dark Room
Genderqueer Brooklyn ex-nun comic performs her acerbic comedy show, Why Is the Fat One Always Angry? $10-$20. 10pm. 2263 Mission St. www.kellidunham.com
Line Dance Classes @ ODC Dance Commons
New fun line dance classes taught by Sundance Saloon's Sean Ray, with a special LGBT-anybody-inclusive ambiance, and not just country music. $14. Weekly Saturdays, 6pm-8pm. 351 Shotwell St. www.odcdance.org
Maharaja @ Asian Art Museum
The Splendor of India's Royal Courts, an expansive exhibit showcasing textiles, jewels and items from the heyday of the early Indian empires. Also, Sanjay Patel's Deities, Demons and Dudes with 'Staches: Indian Avatars; Tateuchi Thematic Gallery, 2nd floor. Other special events thru exhibit run. $7-$17. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Thu til 9pm. Thru April 8, 2012. 200 Larkin St. 581-3500. www.asianart.org
Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets @ Children's Creativity Museum
Local choreographer's contemporary update on the classic holiday ballet, set to the Tchaikovsky score. $20-$35. Various Sat & Sun (a few weekdays Dec 20-22), 11am & 2pm. Thru Dec. 23. 221 4th St. www.brownpapertickets.com
The Matter Within @ YBCA
Fascinating new exhibit of contemporary Indian art; installations, sculptures and other media. Don't miss Sunil Gupta's alluring gay photo series Love, Undetectable and Sun City. Free-$12. Exhibit thru Jan 29. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St. 978-2787. www.ybca.org
Monsters in the Bookshelf @ Thacher Gallery, USF
Exhibit of sketchbooks, canvases, storyboards, book galleys and other artwork by popular children's book illustrators from Studio 5 (www.studiofiveart.org). Thru Dec. 16. Gleeson Library-Geschke Center, USF campus, 2130 Fulton St. 422-5178. www.usfca.edu
Peter and the Wolf @ Davies Symphony Hall
Broadway legend Chita Rivera narrates the kid-friendly orchestra performance of the classic fable; also, works by Prokofiev, Falla, Strauss and a traditional carol sing-along. $15-$57. 1pm & 4pm. 201 Van Ness Ave. (Also Dec 11, 3pm at the Cupertino Flint Center.) www.sfsymphony.org
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
The Philharmonia Chorale performs early muisc and Handel's Messiah with the music ensemble. $30-$95. 7pm. UC Berkeley campus, Bancroft Way at Telegraph Ave. (510) 642-9988. www.calperformances.org
Saturday Night Fever, Logan's Run @ Castro Theatre
Two 1970s classics, about disco dancing (2:20, 7pm) and designer death (4:35, 9:15), starring John Travolta and Michael York. $10. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com
Shamanism Class @ LGBT Center
Find your animal spirit guide at this drumming ritual event led by Liz Dale; monthly, 2nd Saturdays. $25. Details: [email protected] 1800 Market St. www.sfcenter.org
Teatro Zinzanni @ Pier 29
The new show Up in the Air, about a struggling radio station, stars Geoff Hoyle, blues musician Duffy Bishop, and a slew of amazingly talented acrobats, singers, musicians, a five-course dinner, and a lot of fun. $117-$145. Saturday 11:30am "Breve" show $63-$78. Wed-Sat 6pm (Sun 5pm) Thru Dec 31, when the show goes on hiatus for World Cup Sailing pier renovations. Pier 29 at Embarcadero Ave. 438-2668. www.teatrozinzanni.com
Sun 11
Antiques & Collectibles Faire @ Candlestick Park
Stock up on holiday gifts at the huge sale of knick-knacks, antiques, collectibles and more.$5-$10. 6am-3pm. (650) 242-1294. www.candlestickantiques.com
Archie, Green Lantern, Troubletown @ Cartoon Art Museum
Exhibits showcasing original art work and prints of classic comic art. $3-$7. Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. 655 Mission St. CAR-TOON. www.cartoonart.org
The Art of Dr. Seuss @ Dennis Rae Fine Art
Fascinating exhibit of rarely seen prints, paintings, sculptures and a few of the more known drawings by Theodor Geisel, the author/illustrator of the immensely popular children's books. Ongoing, with updates and new items. 351A Geary St. 391-1948. www.dennisraefineart.com
Bijou @ Martuni's
It's a psychedelic music night with violinist Kippy Marks, vocalist Jay Husain, and Joel Wichy at the piano. $7. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. 241-0205. www.dragatmartunis.com
Disco Christmas @ The Grand
Holiday T-dance with DJs Steve Fabus and Paul Goodyear, in a totally renovated nightclub (home of the legendary Trocadero parties). $15. 6pm-12am. 520 4th St. www.guspresents.com
Folk Dancing @ Presbyterian Church
Dignity SF hosts a night of dancing, with food and fun. 5pm. 1329 7th Ave.
Happy Hour @ Energy Talk Radio
Interview show with gay writer Adam Sandel as host. 8pm. www.EnergyTalkRadio.com
Holiday Bizarre Bazaar @ Powerhouse
The SoMa Guardians host a holiday party, with kinky arts and crafts, ornaments, leather goods, pottery and baked goods for sale, along with a naughty Santa. $5 and up; donate canned goods and/or toys. 5pm-8pm. 1347 Folsom st. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
The Legend of Rex Slinkard @ Cantor Arts Center, Palo Alto
Exhibit of art in various media and ephemera from the life of painter Rex Slinkard, a little-known contemporary of early Modern artists Marsden Hartley and George Bellows. Thru Feb. 26. www.museum.stanford.edu
Love & Loss: Dias de los Muertos @ Oakland Museum of California
Annual group exhibition of Day of the Dead altars created by artists school kids, community groups. Thru Dec. 11. Also, 1991: Oakland-Berkeley Fire Aftermath, a new exhibit of Richard Misrach's rarely viewed large-format photographs of the devastating fires 20 years ago. Thru Feb 12, 2010. Also, A Walk in the Wild, Continuing John Muir's Journey, Bay Area figurative art, Dorothea Lange archive, Early landscape paintings, Gold Rush Era works, California ceramics. Gallery of California Natural Sciences. $6-$12. 1000 Oak St. Oakland. (510) 318-8400. www.museumca.org
Oakland East Bay Symphony @ Paramount Theatre, Oakland
Joan Baez guest-stars in this holiday concert, with several other East Bay choirs, plus Klezmer band Kugelplex, at the beautiful Art Deco theatre. $15-$40. 4pm. 2025 Broadway, Oakland. (800) 745-3000. www.oebs.org
Project Nunway III @ Beatbox
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence present the third annual "Fellini-esque" costume show and party with a steampunk-goth-whatever dress code. This year, recycled materials are used by local designers paired with Sisters. Jane Wiedlin of the Gogos, Mutha Chucka and Annie Danger provide catwalk commentary. Live music by Robot Bomb Shelter, DJed grooves Trevor Sigler, Bill Dupp and Sister Maudlin Mascara. $9-$20. 3pm-9pm. 314 11th St. www.thesisters.org www.beatboxsf.com
Santa Skivvies Run @ The Lookout
Third annual run around the Castro �"in red swimwear, Santa hats and not much else�" raises funds for the SF AIDS Foundation. Sign up in advance to get pledges or register the day-of. Top pledges get prizes. All participants who raise/donate the minimum get a Santa hat. It's fun, it's festive, it's momentarily freezing. $35 minimum. 1pm. After-party back at The Lookout. 3600 Market St. at Noe. www.greaterthanone.org/events/santa-run
Stacey Kent @ Venetian Room
Bay Area Cabaret presents the Grammy Award-nominated jazz vocalist in her San Francisco debut. $40-$45. 5pm (sold out) & 7:30pm. Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St. 392-4400. www.bayareacabaret.org
Sundance Saloon Holiday Ball @ Space 550
The LGBT country-western dance group hosts a holiday-themed party with two-stepping, line-dancing and holiday faves. $5 if you bring/donate an unwrapped toy for a needy kid. $8 otherwise. 5pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org
Sunday's a Drag @ Starlight Room
Donna Sachet and Harry Denton host the fabulous weekly brunch and drag show. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 395-8595. www.harrydenton.com
Sundayz @ Beatbox
New weekly booze bust and T-dance, with a portion of proceeds going to various local AIDS/HIV and LGBT non profits. DJs Russ Rich, Byron Bonsall, Brian Maier, Christopher B and Kevin Lee. $15 bust or $5 + cash bar. 3pm-7pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com
Sunday Skool with Baby D @ Academy of Ballet
D'arcy Drollinger (Enrique) returns to SF with a campy aerobics weekly workout set to music from the 80s-today. Retro Spandex and Solid Gold gear encouraged. Dance by donation. Sundays at 11am. 2121 Market St. at Church.
Throne of Blood, MacBeth @ Castro Theatre
Akira Kurosawa's haunting Samurai remake of the Shakespeare tragedy (1:30, 6:15), and Roman Polanski's 1971 classic gory take on it in English (3:35, 8:20). $10. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com
Toy Drive @ Club 1220
Annual toy drive with hung stocking-stuffer Michael Brandon, and Holotta Thymes and her drag show girls at 8pm. $5 and bring a new unwrapped toy for a needy kid. 4pm-11:30pm. 1220 Pine St. Walnut Creek. www.club1220.com
Mon 12
David Simon @ Jewish Community Center
MacArthur Fellow and writer for The Wire and Treme discusses his career with The Hollywood Reporter's Tim Goodman. $10-$25. 7pm. 3200 California St. 292-1233. www.jccsf.org
Russ Lorenson @ The Rrazz Room
Crooner hosts the 6th annual jazzy Christmas in San Francisco show, with Tim Hockenberry, Veronica Klaus, Terry McLaughlin, Carly Ozard and other guests. $30. 8pm. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1189. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Salsa Dancing @ Queer Ballroom
Same-sex dancing with lessons and open dancing. 6pm and 7pm classes 8pm-9:30 dancing. Many of these events will end this year, so enjoy them while you can. $5-$30. 151 Potrero Ave. www.queerballroom.com
Monday Musicals @ The Edge
'Stoli Superstar Edition;' the renovated bar now features talented local singers each second Monday night. At the premiere event, LaToya London and Jason Brock perform at 9pm. Stoli drink specials, too. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Ten Percent @ Comcast 104
David Perry's talk show about LGBT local issues. Mon-Fri 11:30am & 10:30pm, Sat & Sun 10:30pm. www.davidperry.com
Tree of Life @ SFSU Museum
Preserving 3,000 Years of Family Heritage, an exhibit of rare Roman coins, Egyptian sculptures Qing Dynasty scroll paintings, all depicitng lineage of different cultures. Mon-Fri 11am-4pm. Thru dec. 7. Humanities Bldg, 510 at Font Blvd and Tapia Drive. www.sfsu.edu/~museumsf
Tue 13
Adult Erotic Spanking @ SF Citadel
Queen Cougar leads a workshop in various techniques of spanking. Participation encouraged. $20. 8pm-10pm. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
Balancing on the Mechitza Contributors @ Jewish Community Library
Transgender in Jewish Community, a reading and conversation with editor Noach Dzmura and Chav Doherty, Martin Rawlings-Fein, Jhos Singer, and Max Strassfeld. 7pm. 1835 Ellis St. 567-3327. www.bjesf.org/library.htm
Franc D'Ambrosio @ The Rrazz Room
Broadway singer (Phantom of the Opera) and local fave performs It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas. $30-40. Thru Dec. 17 at 8pm; also Sun Dec 18 at 7pm. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1189. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's
Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. One drink or menu item minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com
Radar Reading @ SF Public Library
Author Michelle Tea welcomes writers and performers Amra Brooks, Greg Youmans, Fauxnique and Priscilla Lee. Free. 6pm. Latino/Hispanic Room, 100 Larkin St. lower level. www.sfpl.org
Wed 14
Brett Kaufamn @ 5 Claude Lane Gallery
Exhibit of unique multimedia works depicting gay icons like Allen Ginsberg, Harvey Milk and Oscar Wilde. Wed-Sun 11am-5pm. Exhibit thru Jan 11. 5 Claude Lane near Bush St. 956-1310. www.5claudelane.com
California Dreaming @ Contemporary Jewish Museum
Jewish Life in the Bay Area from the Gold Rush to the Present, an exhibit about the lives of historic Western American Jewish people, from Levi's jeans and Ginsberg's Howl to Gump's and LGBT synagogues. Also, Houdini: Art and Magic. $5-$12. Thu-Tue 11am-5pm. 736 Mission St. at 3rd. 655-7800. Thru Oct. 16, 2012. www.thecjm.org
Hydrant @ Deco Lounge
AEF fundraiser, 6pm-9pm. Ducal Court Christmas party, 7pm-9pm and Dylish drag show at 10pm. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. 346-2025. www.decosf.com
Noir City Xmas @ Castro Theatre
2nd annual night of two noir-stained yule classics. Lady on a Train (7:30) and Christmas Holiday, with Gene Kelly as a psycho! (9:20) $10. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com
Same-Sex Dancing @ Queer Ballroom
Ongoing partner dance lessons and open dancing in a variety of styles- Argentine tango, Cha Cha, Rhumba and more; different each night. $5-$25 open dancing to $55 for private lessons. 151 Potrero Ave. at 15th. www.QueerBallroom.com
photo: Keith Sutter
Smuin Ballet @ Novellus Theater
Local dance company performs Michael Smuin's whimsical Christmas Ballet, and works by Amy Seiwert and Robert Sund. $25-$62. Wed-Sat 8pm. Also 2pm Sat & Sun and 7pm Sun. Thru Dec 4. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St. 556-5000. www,smuinballet.org
Our Vast Queer Past @ GLBT History Museum
See the fascinating exhibit from the GLBT Historical Society, with a wide array of rare historic items on display. New mini-exhibit focuses on the legacy of activist and performer Jose Sarria. Free for members-$5. Wed-Sat 11am-7pm. Sun 12pm-5pm. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org
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Francois Truffaut Films @ Castro Theatre
The Soft Skin (3pm, 7pm) and Shoot the Piano Player (5:15, 9:15). $10. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com
The Jewish Nutcracker @ ODC Theater
World Dance Fusion's multi-genre ethnic dance revisioning of the Tchaikovsky ballet. $15-$25. 2pm & 6pm. Dec 18 2pm. 3153 17th St. www.odctheater.org
Richard McKay @ GLBT History Museum
Historian presents his essay, "Randy Shilts and the Creation of Patient Zero: Humanizing the AIDS Epidemic?" $5. 7pm. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org
Same-Sex Dancing @ Queer Ballroom
Ongoing partner dance lessons and open dancing in a variety of styles- Argentine tango, Cha Cha, Rhumba and more; different each night. $5-$25 open dancing to $55 for private lessons. 151 Potrero Ave. at 15th. www.QueerBallroom.com
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