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They've been doing it for five years in Washington, D.C. and in cities around the country, and Bob Mould and Richard Morel return with Blowoff, their DJ/live music night, at Slim's, Saturday, Nov. 29. For Richard Morel, who grew up outside of Boston, music has always been a part of his life. "As a kid I would get lost in radio; '70s and '80s rock, disco and pop," he said. "From there I would read underground and UK magazines to find new music. It was really a great time, musically. We were into everything and everything we were doing was cross-pollinating." Asked if he tried to figure out which musicians were gay when he was a teenager, Morel said, "I'd always look to the lyrics for something that related to my world. Sometimes that would be homo references, not only in music, but everywhere. When you're a teenager you want to find people who are on the same trip as you, so you can see where you need to be." The Death of the Paperboy, Morel's new two-disc CD, blends rock and dance music together; the second CD is dance mixes of his moody songs, which are accentuated by his deep baritone and layered production sound. Morel cites Paperboy as an "autobiographical CD." How did he manage that? "Sometimes an event that is happening in the present will trigger a memory or emotional response related to something that happened years ago," he said. "That was the starting point for a number of the songs on the record. While the narrative was about something that happened years ago, the emotional feelings were caused by very current life events." Since the early '90s, Morel has also been making hit dance remixes for Tina Turner, Depeche Mode, Madonna and many other musicians. He also co-wrote three songs on Cyndi Lauper's latest CD. "I've always been a fan of both disco and rock music," said Morel. "I never separated the two. It's natural for both genres to be part of what I do. When I'm doing a remix, I'm taking a rock or R&B song and making it a song for the disco. The union of these two genres is a big part of my everyday work as a musician. I think the overlap has always been there in music going back to the '60s. It doesn't make sense to dismiss a record because it's a dance record or to assume it has a higher relevance because it's an alternative record. All music is music. Some music is good and some music is bad. The genre shouldn't play into it." 
Morel has twice toured the U.S. and Europe as part of Bob Mould's current band (the former Hüsker Dü and Sugar leader is also gay). "When we started doing Blowoff, we integrated a live set into the DJ sets," said Morel. "When we released the Blowoff CD in 2006, we also toured, DJing and playing live sets in the middle. At this point Blowoff is a DJ event. We've included video, which is mixed live to the music." Due to both musicians being out, and the sexy graphics, the event has grown a devoted gay following. "Blowoff has always been about the music and the guys who come to have fun with us," which Morel describes as "a mix of alternative rock, house, electro, and classics. That is the same today as when we began. The only difference is we're doing it in multiple cities." Expect a variety of his own work, as well a few surprises from Mould, at the next Blowoff at Slim's, Saturday, Nov. 29. $15. 18+. 10pm-4am. 333 11th St. 255-0333. www.slims-sf.com www.morelworld.com Arts Events Nov. 28 – Dec. 4, 2008 Fri 28 
The America Play @ Thick House Suzan-Lori Parks' sardonic history play of our country's past and present, told through the perspective of a Black Abe Lincoln lookalike; Brian Freeman (Pomo Afro Homos) is in the cast. $15-$30. Thu-Sat 8pm. Thru Dec. 14. 1695 18th St. at Carolina. 401-8081. www.thickhouse.org Angry Black White Boy @ Intersection for the Arts Dan Wolf's adaptation of Adam Mansbach's bestselling book about a confused white kid who takes on the struggles of Black America; Sean San Jose directs. $15-$25. 8pm. Thu-Sun. Thru Nov. 30. 446 Valencia St. at 15th. 626-3311. www.theintersection.org As Bees in Honey Drown @ New Conservatory Theatre Douglas Carter Beane's (To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, Xanadu the Musical) play about a 20-something New York novelist and a mysterious diva who worships celebrities. $22-$40. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Dec. 21. 25 Van Ness Ave. at Market, lower level. 861-8972. www.nctcsf.org 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 
Dame Edna @ Post St. Theatre The Australian fuscia-wigged comedian parks her hilarious drag self here thru Jan. 4. $55-$78. 8pm. 450 Post St. 771-6900. www.poststreettheatre.com Critical Milk @ Justin Herman Plaza Subgroup of the monthly bicycle activist group Critical Mass that will cycle to the Harvey Milk Memorial March at City Hall. 5:30pm. Market St. at Embarcadero; organized by Xavior Breff xavbre@gmail.com 
Golden Dragon Acrobats @ Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley Amazing company of acrobats, jugglers, tumblers and contortionists perform amazing theatrical feats. $24-$46. Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm, 8pm. Sun 3pm. Thru Nov. 30. UC Berkeley, Bancroft Way at Telegraph. (510) 642-9988. www.calperformances.org Harvey Milk Memorial March @ City Hall Annual commemorative march for the slain gay supervisor. 4pm-6pm. Meet at City Hall, march up Market to the Castro. Bring candles. 
I Can't Think Straight Sharmin Sarif's film about two women, one a Jordanian Christian, the other a repressed Muslim, and their budding romance between countries. $8. 7pm. 3117 16th St. 863-1087. www.roxie.com 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 Jessica Kirson, Ant/Jackie Beat @ The Rrazz Room Two comedians in one gig. $35. 8pm. Thru Nov. 30. At 10:30pm, LA drag star Jackie Beat's "Drag Nog." $30. Also Sat. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1189. www.TheRrazzRoom.com 
Milk @ Castro Theatre Acclaimed Gus Van Sant film about SF supervisor Harvey Milk, with Sean Penn, James Franco and hundreds of locals as extras. $8-$10. Call for times. Thru Dec. 23. 429 Castro St. 621-6120. www.castrotheatre.com No Parole @ The Marsh Carlo D'Amore returns with his solo show about his con artist mother and her misadventures. $15-$35. Thu-Sat 8pm. Thru Dec. 12. 1062 Valencia St. at 22st. (800) 838-3006. www.themarsh.org 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 
Queen City @ Mecca Donna Sachet and Tilly perform a musical comedy drag act. No cover; two-drink minimum. Pre-fixe dinner $50. 10pm. Fridays thru Dec. 2029 Market St. 621-7000. www.sfmecca.com Woody Allen Plays Riverside Drive and Central Park West, two plays by Allen about neurotic New Yorkers. $10-$25. 8pm. Thru Dec 13. 965 Mission St. at 5th. (800) 838-3006. www.CustomMade.org 
War, Religion, and the Reliquaries of Al Farrow Yves Saint Laurent
Exhibit of gowns and other apparel designed by the French fashion icon. $6-$20. Friday Night events tonight with performers, live music, no-host bar, drawing class, party tent and more. 5:30-8:45pm. Reg hours, Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm (Fri 8:45). Thru April 5. Also, In the Name of God: War, Religion, and the Reliquaries of Al Farrow, cathedral and mosque-shaped sculptures mad from weapons parts. Thru Feb 15. . Thru Feb 15. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.famsf.org Sat 29 Afghanistan @ Asian Art Museum Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul, a new exhibit of ancient art work salvaged from the war-ravaged country; also Arts of the Islamic World from Turkey to Indonesia, and many Chinese and other Asian works from the permanent collection. $1.50-$14.50. Thru Jan. 25. 200 Larkin St. 581-3500. www.asianart.org The Arabian Nights @ Berkeley Rep Mary Zimmerman (Argonautika, Metamorphoses) adapts the classic collection of tales told by a beautiful bride, who spins yarns to save her life. $13.50-$71. Thru Jan 4. Tue, Thu-Sat 8pm. Sat Sun 2pm. Wed, Sun 7pm. 2025 Addison St. at Shattuck. www.berkeleyrep.org Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi Musical revue with ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture characters including Senator Barack & Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 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.beachblanketbabylon.com 
Celebration of Craftswomen 30th annual fair of crafts in many media (ceramics, fiber, jewelry, glass, wood and prints), all made by woman. Proceeds benefit The Women's Building programs. $6.50-$15 (kids under 12 free). Also Nov. 30, Dec. 6, 7. 10am-5pm. Fort Mason Center, Buchanan St. at Bay. 731-5539. www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org La Bohème @ War Memorial Opera House Angela Georghiou performs the lead in SF Opera's production of Puccini's classic story of starving artists' loves and tragedies in 19th Century Paris. $15-$290. 8pm. Also Nov. 30 (2pm), Dec. 2, 4, 7 (2pm); in repertory with The Elixir of Love. 301 Van Ness Ave. 864-3330. www.sfopera.com California Academy of Sciences @ Golden Gate Park Completely new science museum, with an aquarium, planetarium and natural history exhibits, and an all-green (eco-friendly) design. $15-$25. 55 Music Concourse Drive. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org Danyol @ Pork Store Post-pop artist's exhibit of retro chic colorful collages of magazine imagery. Daily 8am-4pm. Thru Dec. 17. 3122 16th St. 626-5523. www.danyol.com www.fpedge.com 
The Devil's Disciple
George Bernard Shaw's witty fictional account of Revolutionary War "hero" Richard Dudgeon who pretends to be a wanted man. $28-$50. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sat, Sun 2pm. Sun 7pm. Thru Dec. 7. 2081 Addison St. (510) 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org Gay & Lesbian Sierrans @ Urban Hike 5-mile hike to natural areas, meadows and parks. Meet 10am at Safeway sign, Church & Market. (650) 355-2243. Nov. 30, Butano State Park in the Santa Cruz mountains 244-2543. www.glshikes.org Joe Turner's Come and Gone @ Berkeley Repertory August Wilson's drama about African-American life in the early 20th century; a chain-gang survivor returns to his Pittsburgh family. $13.50-$71. Tue-Sat 8pm. Wed Sun 7pm. Thu Sat Sun 2pm. Thru Dec. 14. Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison St. (510) 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org Leonardo da Vinci @ Legion of Honor Drawings from the Biblioteca Reale in Turin, an exhibit of a dozen drawings from the great Renaissance master painter, designer and inventor. $10-$20. Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm. Thru Jan. 4. Lincoln Park, 34th Ave at Clement. 750-3600. www.legionofhonor.org Mahjong: Contemporary Chinese Art @ Berkeley Art Museum Expansive exhibit of recent post-Maoist modern art; films, lectures and events through exhibit. $7-$12. 2626 Bancroft Way, UC Berkeley campus. Wed-Sun 11am-5pm. Thru Jan. 4. (510) 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu Maya Lin: Systematic Landscapes @ de Young Museum Sculptures, drawings and installations by the celebrated artist (Washington, D.C.'s Vietnam War Memorial). $16-$20. Thru Jan 18. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park. 750-3600. www.deyoungmuseum.org Morbid Fantasies @ Femina Potens Exhibit of deviously unusual works by KuKula, Sita Rupe, and Brittany Howard. Thu-Sun 12pm-6pm. Thru Nov. 2199 Market St. 864-1558. www.feminapotens.org Of Mice and Men @ Actors Theatre Local staging of the drama based on the John Steinbeck novel about Depression-era drifters. $15-$34. Thu-Sat 8pm. Thru Nov. 29. 855 Bush st. at Mason. 345-1287. www.actorstheatresf.org OutRanks @ GLBT Historical Society Exhibit about LGBT military service men and women. $4 donation. Tue-Sat 1pm-5pm. 657 Mission St. 3rd fl. 777-5455. www.glbthistory.org Pastor Tom Show @ KUSF Dr. Tom Polcari's LGBT music and talk show. 4pm. Weekly on 90.3 FM. 
Pawsitive Action @ Collingwood Park Imperial Council's first annual dog competition for a 2009 calendar; Monarch's Charity Fund, Hands On Bay Area and the Hearing Dog Program. $25 registration for dogs. Humans free. 10am-3pm. 18th St. at Collingwood. 424-6005. Pre-1950 LGBT Marriages Fascinating small exhibit of historical items from gay, lesbian and transgender marriages in California prior to 1950. Free. Thru Dec. 18. 3rd floor, 100 Larkin St. at Grove. 557-4277. www.sfpl.org Rink Foto @ Magnet Exhibit of work by the prolific gay community photographer. Thru Nov. 4122 18th St. 581-1600. www.magnetsf.org SF Hiking Club @ Montara Mountain 8-mile hike in the Pacifica region with other GLBT hikers. Meet 8:45am at Safeway sign, Church & Market sts. 864-2275. www.sfhiking.com Shifted Focus @ Kearny St. Workshop Asian Pacific American arts group APAture's 10th anniversary group retrospective exhibit of art in several media. Thru Jan. 23. 180 Capp St. 503-0520. www.kearnystreet.org Squeezebox @ The Marsh Ann Randolph's hit solo show (produced in New York Off-Broadway by Mel Brooks) about her crazy minimum wage working life at a homeless shelter. $22-$35. Sat 5pm, Sun 7pm. Thru Dec. 14. 1062 Valencia St. (800) 838-3006. www.themarsh.org Terese Genecco @ Rrazz Room Singer-conductor performs a retro-cool 50s-style nightclub act, with her Little Big Band. $30; 2-drink min. 10:30pm. Saturdays, open run. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. at O'Farrell. www.teresegeneccolive.com www.theRrazzRoom.com The Thinking Body @ Museum of Craft & Design Exhibition of metalsmith art focusing on the human body in relation to their work. $3. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm (Thu til 7pm; Sun 12pm-5pm). Thru Jan. 4. 550 Sutter St. 773-0303. www.sfmcd.org Sun 30 Out in the Bay @ KALW 91.7 FM LGBT radio show hosted by Eric Jansen and Marilyn Pittman. Also Thursdays 7:30pm. www.KALW.org www.OutInTheBay.com Sunday's a Drag @ Starlight Room Donna Sachet and Harry Denton host the weekly fabulous brunch and drag show. $30. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 395-8595. www.harrydenton.com Swing & Salsa @ Magnet Queerballoom.com instructors offer a free class in partner dancing. 7pm-9pm. 4122 18th St. 581-1604. www.magnetsf.org Mon 1 Harvey Milk: Public Life/Private Life @ SF Public Library New exhibit about the life of the gay slain SF supervisor. Free. Thru Dec. Hormel Center, 3rd floor. 100 Larkin St. 557-4400. www.sfpl.org I am Because We Are @ Sundance Channel U.S. TV premiere of a documentary written and produced by Madonna, about the multitude of Malawai, Africa AIDS orphans. Check local listings. www.sundancechannel.com McKinley Shopping Night @ Books Inc. The Castro district bookstore donates 20% of proceeds today to the local elementary school. 6:30-8:30pm. 2275 Market St. at Noe. 864-6777. www.booksinc.net 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 Passionate Struggle @ Castro & 18th The Dynamics of San Francisco's GLBT History, a new mini-exhibit at the former corner camera store on Castro St. at 18th, with items from our San Francisco gay past, including a few Harvey Milk items. Daily 11am-7pm, $3. Closed holidays. Thru November 2009. 777-5455. www.glbthistory.org Same-Sex Dancing @ Live Art Gallery Ongoing weekly classes in salsa, swing, and other dances. No partner needed. $10 one class, $35 for a 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 
SF Gay Men's Chorus Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday, actress Piper Laurie and singer Kim Kuzma join the Chorus in its 30th anniversary year and World AIDS Day concert; partial proceeds benefit local AIDS nonprofits. $20-$200. 7pm. 201 Van Ness Ave. 865-2787. www.sfgmc.org Shanti 35th Anniversary @ Minna Gallery World AIDS Day commemoration and anniversary of the the AIDS/HIV nonprofit, with Dr. Lisa Capaldini and Supervisor Bevan Difty honored; live music, art silent auction. $35. 5:30pm. 111 Minna St. 674-4712. www.shanti.org/events World AIDS Day Commemoration @ SF General Hospital Mayor Gavin Newsom, SF Director of Public Health Mitch Katz, and reps with SFGH's AIDS/HIV Division speak about the historic HIV programs, and commemorate former patients. HIV patients encouraged to attend; providor and patient forum and open house afterward, (12:45-2pm). Free. 12pm. 1001 Potrero ave, front lawn. 
World AIDS Day @ SF Public Library Information tables, discussions, entertainment, health screenings and more. Free. 2pm-5pm. /Hispanic Room, lower level. 100 Larkin St. at Grove. 557-4277. www.sfpl.org World AIDS Day Observance 15th annual commemoration of those lost to AIDS, with guest speakers, volunteer honors, and light refreshments. RSVP 765-0497. 11:30am-1:30pm. Golden Gate Park, Bowling Green St. at Middle Drive East. www.aidsmemorial.org Tue 2 The Drag Show @ Channel 29/76 New weekly talk show with local drag performers; Zachary Davenport and Stu Smith cohost. Free (with cable). 7:30pm. Father Donal Godfrey @ Books Inc. Executive director of University Ministry at the University of San Francisco, and author of Gays and Grays: The Story of the Gay Community at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church discusses his book and the gay-inclusive parish; writer Patrick Mulchaey joins the discussion. Free. 7:30pm. 2275 Market St. at Noe. 864-6777. www.booksinc.net Rand Richards @ SF Public Library Author of Mud, Blood and Gold: San Francisco in 1849, discusses the Gold Rush-era greed-motivated growth of our city. Free. 6pm. Latino/Hispanic Room, lower level. 100 Larkin St. at Grove. www.sfpl.org 
Ruth Bernhard @ Robert Tat Gallery Exhibit of small black and white female nudes from the 20th-century photographer. Free. Tue-Sat 11am-5:30pm. 49 Geary St. Suite 211. 781-1122. www.roberttat.com Wed 3 
Abe Lincoln's Big Gay Dance Party @ SF Playhouse Aaron Loeb's comic play about a grade school teacher who outs the dead president at a Christmas pageant. $30-$70. Tue 7pm, Wed-Sat 8pm, Sat 3pm. Previews thru Dec. 12. Thu Jan. 17. 533 Sutter St. at Mason. 677-9596. www.sfplayhouse.org Dorothy Allison, Amanda Hesser Author of Bastard Out of Carolina and NY Times food columnist discuss their new collaborative book, Eat, Memory. $12-$18. 6pm. 595 Market St. 2nd fl. www.commonwealthclub.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 Peter Van Dyck, David Larned @ John Pence Gallery Exhibit of two artists' modern realist paintings. Thru Dec. 13. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Sat til 5pm. 750 Post St. 441-1138. www.johnpence.com Thu 4 Christmas Panto @ Theatre Rhinoceros Director/writer John Fisher, composer/lyricist James Dudek, and more than a dozen performers blend It's a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol into a queer parody of holiday clichés that'll warm your holiday funny bones. $15-$40. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 3pm, 7pm. Thru Dec. 21. 2926 16th St. at S. Van Ness. 861-5079. www.therhino.org Conservatory Baroque Ensemble @ SF Music Conservatory Ensemble performs works by Handel, J.S. Bach. Free. 8pm. 50 Oak St. at Van Ness. 503-6211. www.sfcm.edu 
Eliyahu & Qadim Ensemble Middle Eastern music concert with various Arabic, Armenian, Iranian and Jewish traditional music. $12-$15. 8pm. 1317 San Pablo Ave. (510) 525-5054. www.eliyahusills.com Glenn Lovell @ Books Inc Opera Plaza Author of Escape Artist; the Life and Films of John Sturges. Free. 7pm. 601 Van Ness Ave. 776-1111. www.booksinc.net 
The Golden Girls @ Voice Factory Heklina, Pollo Del Mar, and Cookie Dough are back to perform Christmas episodes of the hit TV show. $20 cash. Thu-Sat 7pm, 9pm. Thru Dec. 27. RSVP: goldengirlssf@earthlink.net 1519 Mission St. at 11th. www.trannyshack.com Jeffery Siegel @ Kanbar Hall Pianist performs Leonard Bernstein's The Anniversaires Pieces. $15-$26. 8pm. Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St. at Presidio. 292-1233. www.jccsf.org/arts Not a Genuine Black Man @ The Marsh Brian Copeland's long-running solo show about racism in suburban San Leandro comes to SF. $25. 8pm. Sat 5pm. Thru Dec. 6. 1062 Valencia St. at 21st. (800) 838-3006. www.themarsh.org 
Marcus Ewert @ Books Inc. Author of 10,000 Dresses, illustrated by Rex Ray, discusses his cute little book about a boy who dreams of becoming a dress designer. Free. 7:30pm. 2275 Market St. at Noe. 864-6777. www.booksinc.net Tom Schmidt @ Eros Photographer's exhibit of erotic male imagery. Free (full club entry extra). Thru Nov. 30. 2051 Market St. www.ErosSF.com Bar & Nightclub Events, Nov. 28 – Dec. 4, 2008 Fri 28 Activate @ The Lookout Drinks, tunes, a view, superhero gogos. $3. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com Barbie's on Fire @ The Stud DJ Natureboy 10pm. 9th at Harrison. www.studsf.com 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 Honey Sundays @ Paradise Lounge New fab dance night for the SoMa dudes, with rotating DJs PeePlay, Ken Vulsion, Kendig, Robot Hustle, and Josh Cheon. 8pm-2am. 1501 Folsom St. at 111th. www.myspace.com/honeysoundsystem Twenty-One @ Underground SF Bare butt gogo boys, dancin, make-out area, DJs Joshua J and Frankie Sharp spin tunes. 10pm-2am. 21+. 424 Haight St. 
The Party @ The Bar Intimate club that starts early, with hot gogo boys, smoking lounge, good music. 7pm-2am. 456 Castro St. Salsa Club @ Cafe Cocomo Same-sex dancing and lessons with a live band. 21+. 8:30pm-12am. 650 Indiana St. www.QueerBallroom.com Sat 29 Bad Boys @ The Stud Suppositori Spelling hosts, porny gogo dudes shake it, DJs Kidd Sysko, Sam Labelle spin tunes. 10pm-3am. 9th at Harrison. www.studsf.com Bearracuda @ Deco Lounge Underbear party, and birthday of DJ Boyshapedbox. $5-$7. 10pm-3am. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. www.bearracuda.com 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. Manquake @ The Gangway DJ Bus station John spins for a sordidly savory SF mix of trickin' chicken, tourist meat & sexy senior citizens. $5. 10pm-2am. 841 Larkin St. Men in Gear @ Chaps II Serious leather and uniform fan night. 1225 Folsom St. at 9th. www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com 
The Monster Show @ The Mix Cookie Dough and Landa Lakes cohost a roast of "accidental activist" Pollo Del Mar. Show 10:30pm. DJ MC2 spins tunes. $5. 4086 18th St. 21+. 431-8616. www.cookievision.com ShangriLa @ The EndUp PKDJ spins tunes at this popular monthly dance night$15 after 11pm. 6th St. at Harrison. 21+. www.shangrilasf.com www.theendup.com 
Surfer Saturdays @ Lookout Hawaiian drinks, pizza specials, board short-sportin' dudes and flipflops. SF's Next Hot DJ competition begins. 3pm-7pm. Then, Social Club, with a sophisticated theme. 21+. 9pm-2am 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com Sun 30 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, with benefits for local LGBT and AIDS charities and organizations. $10. 3pm-6pmish. 12th St. at Harrison. www.sfeagle.com Gloss Sundays @ The Lookout Afternoon schmooze and booze with Energy 92.7 FM, gogo dudes and DJs. $2. 2pm-8pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306. www.myspace.com/JockatLookout Sundance Saloon @ Space 550 Country-Western line-dancing and two-stepping night. $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 Mon 1 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. 8pm line dancing, 9pm lessons. Free dance for students 9-10pm. 1123 Folsom St. at 7th. 305-8242. www.QueerJitterbugs.com Tiara Sensation @ The Stud Runway fun, crafts and dancing. 10pm-2am. 9th at Harrison. www.studsf.com Tue 2 Double Vision @ The Lookout 2-for-1 drink specials, DJed music, a nice view. 3600 16th St. 431-0306. www.lookoutsf.com Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's Ronn Vigh and Nick Leonard host the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. 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 Wed 3 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. www.lookoutsf.com 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 Thu 4 The Crib @ City Nights Pop music club night. $10. 18+. 9:30pm-3am. 715 Harrison St. at 3rd. www.thecribsf.com Dennis Crow @ The Alley, Oakland Musician performs. 9pm-1am. Also Dec. 14. 3325 Grand Ave. (510) 444-8505. 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 Tubesteak Connection Vintage sleazy retro dance cruise night in the Tenderloin; DJ Bus Station John. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Jones. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
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