PEPPERSPRAY, with songs like "Quadrasexual" and "It Takes Balls (to be a Woman"), will be performing in concert at the DNA Lounge’s Bootie event on Saturday March 22.

Didn’t get tickets to the Prince concert? How about a fun cover band? Heart the retro tunes? Whoa Nellies and Berlin should help you recall the spring of youth, as will the sprouting contents of a few booty-shaking gogos’ shorts.

Be it dance, gardening, science or shopping, a fabulous bouquet of decorative and artistic receptions and parties await you in your new Spring party garb. Catch the fun while it’s blossoming.

Insightful truths are often the funniest, and these women --lesbian, queer and straight -- have performances through the month.

You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy a few drinks this weekend, but whether you’re a teetotaler or a total tramp, keep it down if someone’s singing or speaking; not that some performers don’t like a rowdy crowd.

Let’s be clear from the start: St. Patrick’s Day as it is celebrated in the United States bears little resemblance to anything truly Irish, as until 1970 pubs weren’t even open on the day in Ireland. But we’re in America.

This week, dress up, iron your shirt, skirt or skort, get out and stay classy.

Between sets at San Francisco’s Nob Hill Theater recently, I asked devilishly sensual porn man Drew Sumrok a few questions about what and who he wants to do in 2014.

If the "Academy of Friends" gala is out of your price range, I’ve got you covered with some other Oscar celebration ideas.

Going out and having fun; taking risks, be they at shows where things are on fire, or exhibits with live fanged animals; yes, they will take place this week.

It seems as though Honey Mahogany is everywhere these days. She’ll be appearing Sunday, Feb. 23, at the hot Market Street nightspot Martuni’s.

Is it possible to enjoy a musician’s talent without ever seeing how cute she or he is? Whether they’re gay, straight, or lesbian-ish, we wonder if they shouldn’t also market cuddle toys in their likeness.

Since 1994 the bears have been descending on San Francisco on President’s Day weekend, and this weekend is no different.

Happy Valentine’s/Flag/Presidents’ Day Full Moon weekend! If you have a day off, celebrate however you like; at dance nights, concerts and comedy shows.