Smarty-pants scholar Virgil Griffith compiled an unscientific study based on online profiles, music choices, and SAT scores. The result? Less intelligent people like Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and the like, while smart folks prefer U2 and Beethoven.
There's plenty of smart, entertaining �"and all kinda queer�" music being performed this week, and you don't need a test to prove it.
Friday, March 20: Start easy with the smooth sounds of Garrin Benfield at Dolores Park Cafe, where the popular local gay pop-indie singer performs. Free/donations. 7:30-10pm. 501 Dolores St. at 18th. www.doloresparkcafe.org
Get some gay rock history with Jon Ginoli at Booksmith, March 20. The founding member of the acclaimed local gay band Pansy Division reads from and discusses his memoir, Deflowered: My Life in Pansy Division. Free. 7:30pm. 1644 Haight St. 863-8688. www.booksmith.com Ginoli also reads Thursday, March 26 at Books Inc, 2275 Market St. at Noe. 864-6777. www.booksinc.net And, next Friday, March 27, you can get a sneak preview of Pansy Division: Life in a Gay Rock Band, the documentary about the band, at A.T.A. (Artists Television Access). $6. 8pm. 992 Valencia St. at 21st. www.pansydivision.com Read a new interview with Ginoli at www.ebar.com
Also Friday, enjoy a raucous show of dykeabilly rock with Hank Bobbit and the Mighty Slim Pickens at El Rio. Two Against One also plays. $5-$7. 9pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.hankbobbit.com www.elriosf.com
Welcome back! Justin Bond brings his Rites of Spring: Songs for the Neo Pagan Revolution to The Rrazz Room. The Tony-nominated drag favorite (Kiki & Herb, Short Bus) comes back from New York to perform his original songs for a weekend of shows at the intimate cabaret. $35. March 20�"22. Fri.-Sat. 10pm. Sun. at 9pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 468-3399. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Sunday, March 22: You don't need to be a genius to know how much fun the Whoa Nellies are. The local pop fun band, with multi-talents Connie Champagne, Leigh Crowe, Peter Fogel and others, performs upbeat retro tunes at Martuni's. Trauma Flintstone hosts. $5. 21+. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com
Tuesday, March 24: Asa shares her sweet new sounds at Yoshi's. The Nigerian-born and Paris-bred singer-songwriter, with a wonderful voice and a hit first CD, performs with Alice Russell. 8pm. Also Mar. 25. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.asa-official.com www.yoshis.com
Thursday, March 26: for a classical twist, David Daniels' concert at the Herbst Theatre includes sacred arias and cantatas by Bach and Handel sung by the most accomplished countertenor today; with the English Concert. $40-$65. 8pm. 401 Van Ness Ave. 392-2545. www.performances.org
Events March 19 - 26, 2009
Thu 19
Bisexual Support Group @ New Leaf
Weekly meetings. Free. 2pm. Hayes St. at Market. 626-7000.
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. New evening parties each Thursday, with music, cash bar, entertainment, and guest lectures. $10. 18+. 6pm-10pm. Reg. $15-$25. 55 Music Concourse Drive. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
Out in the Bay @ KALW 91.7 FM
LGBT radio show hosted by Eric Jansen and Marilyn Pittman. 7pm (right after NPR's Fresh Air). www.KALW.org www.OutInTheBay.com
Trompe L'Oeil @ John Pence Gallery
Group exhibit of "fool the eye" realist paintings. Free. Thru Mar. 21. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm (Sat 10am-5pm). 750 Post St. 441-1138. www.johnpence.com
Fri 20
Act a Lady @ New Conservatory Theatre
When the men of a small Prohibition-era town decide to put on a play dressed in "fancy-type, women-type clothes," the whole community is affected: gender lines blur, identities explode, and life and art are forever entangled. $22-$40. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru April 26. 25 Van Ness Ave., lower level. 861-8972. www.nctcsf.org
Asian American Film Festival
@ Various Venues
Amazing variety of films from Korea, Japan, China, India and more, with live shows in Japantown, parties and other events, including several gay films. Thru Mar. 22. www.asianamericanmedia.org
Bay Area Two-Spirits Pageant @ Bench and Bar, Oakland
Native American and Hawaiian LGBTs and friends celebrate with a drag show and contest, with host Landa Lakes, Shake the Feathers, dinner. Free. 7:30pm-11pm. 2111 Franklin St. (510) 444-2266.
Bisceglie's SF Follies @ Actors Theatre
New variety musical comedy show parodies San Francisco's history, people, culture, landmarks and neighborhoods. $33-$40. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. 855 Bush St. at Taylor. (800) 838-3006. www.sffollies.com
Burn the Floor @ Post St. Theatre
Splashy dance troupe showcases energetic variations on ballroom dancing. $39-$69. Tue-Sat 8pm. Sat Sun 2pm & Sun 6pm. Thru April 12. 450 Post St. 771-6900. www.burnthefloor.com www.UnionSquareTheatres.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
CUAV 30th @ Minna Gllery
Community United Against Violence celebrates 30 years, with a gala fundraiser, tributes to honorees Tom Ammiano, the late Hank Wilson, Fresh Meat Productions and others; silent auction, delicious food, music, bar, performances and more. $40-$80. 7pm-10pm. 111 Minna St. at 2nd. www.cuav.org/event/20
Garrin Benfield @ Dolores Park Cafe
Popular local gay pop-indie singer performs. Free/donations. 7:30-10pm. 501 Dolores St. at 18th. www.doloresparkcafe.org
Hank Bobbit & the Mighty Slim Pickens
@ El Rio
Enjoy some dykeabilly rock with Hank's acoustic show at the fun nightclub. Two Against One also plays. $5-$7. 9pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.hankbobbit.com www.elriosf.com
High Spirits @ Eureka Theatre
Megan Cavanagh stars in the local revival of the 1964 Martin/Gray musical based on Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit. $24-$42. Thu-Fri 8pm. Sat 1pm & 6pm. Sun 3pm. 215 Jackson St. 255-8207. www.42ndstmoon.org
Ilene Chaiken @ Brava Theatre
Creator of the hit lesbian show The L Word discusses her work and this fundraiser for Women's History Month and the theater. $25-$50. 8pm. 2789 24th St. 647-2822. www.brava.org
Jess Curtis/Gravity @ CounterPulse
The Symmetry Project, performed by Curtis and Maria Francesca Scaroni, is a dance duet (with nudity) subtitled Study #14 �" (re)Presentation and described as "acrobatic and erotic." $20. Thu-Sun 8pm. Thru Mar. 29. 1310 Mission St. at 9th. (800) 838-3006. www.counterpulse.org
Jon Ginoli @ Books Inc.
Founding member of the acclaimed local gay band Pansy Division reads from and discusses his memoir, Deflowered: My Life in Pansy Division. Free. 7:30pm. 1644 Haight St. 863-8688. www.booksmith.com www.pansydivision.com
Julie Sutherland
@ Lyon Martin Health Services
Opening reception for Beauties, an exhibit of linocut prints examining stereotypes of gender. Free. 7pm. 1748 Market St. www.lyon-martin.org
Justin Bond @ The Rrazz Room
Tony-nominated drag favorite (Kiki & Herb, Short Bus) comes back from New York for a weekend of shows at the intimate cabaret, where he performs his original songs. $35. Fri-Sat 10pm. Sun 9pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 468-3399. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Lead @ Exit Theatre
Dorothy R. Adams' dark comedy set in a future where lesbians rule and men are bred as pets. $15. Thu-Sat 8pm. Thru Mar. 28. 156 Eddy St. at Powell. www.theexit.org
Machinal @ Brava Theatre
Sophie Treadwell's 1928 expressionist drama about the life of Ruth Snyder, who married, then murdered, her boss. $10-$25. 8pm. Thru Mar. 22. 2789 24th St. 647-2822. www.brava.org
Midnites for Maniacs @ Castro Theatre
"Nerds With Balls" triple feature; Michael J. Fox in Midnight Madness (7:15), Val Kilmer in Real Genius (9:45) and Lenny Von Dohlen in Electric Dreams (12am). $10. 429 Castro St. 621-6120. www.midnitesformaniacs.com www.castrotheatre.com
Not a Genuine Black Man @ The Marsh
Brian Copeland's long-running solo show about racism in the suburbs returns to the Mission Theatre. $20-$50. Fri 8pm, Sat 5pm. Thru March 28. 1062 Valencia St. at 21st. www.briancopeland.com www.themarsh.org
ODC Dance @ Novellus Theater
World premiere by ODC Founder/Artistic Director Brenda Way, In the Memory of the Forest; world premiere by Co-Artistic Director KT Nelson, Grassland; and five repertory favorites. $10-$45. Thu-Sat 8pm. Also Mar 19, 6:30pm, Mar. 28/29 at 2pm. Thru Mar. 29. Yerba Buena Center for the arts. 700 Howard St. at 3rd. 978-ARTS. www.odcdance.org www.ybca.org
Otello @ Paramount Theatre, Oakland
Oakland East Bay Sympphony, with Richard Crawley and Talise Trevigne in the lead roles, perform Verdi's opera based on the Shakespeare tragedy; also works by Haydn and Vasks. 8pm. (510) 444-0801. www.oebs.org
Paula West @ The Rrazz Room
Jazz vocalist with a local and international following performs with the George Mesterhazy Quartet. $35-$45. 8pm. Thru Mar. 22. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 468-3399. www.theRrazzRoom.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
Pure Shock Value @ Exit Theater
Killing My Lobster ensemble presents Matt Pelfrey's dark satire of Hollywood Z-list desperation, as three friends struggle to make a little film. $10-$25. Thru Mar. 22. 156 Eddy St. www.killingmylobster.com
Skin @ Climate Theater
Steve Yockey's adults-only dark comedy about two straight couples whose sex lives get out of control. $15-$20. Thu�"Fri 8pm. Sat 7:30 & 10pm. Thru Mar. 21. 285 9th St. at Folsom. 263-0830. www.climatetheater.com
Stick @ Mama Calizo's Voice Factory
Jorge Rodolfo De Hoyos, who recently performed in Keith Hennessey's popular Delinquent, unveils his own new four-man performance-dance work about the edges of gay relationships, sexuality and violence, with Ernesto Sopprani, Nathaniel Justiniano, and Jesse Hewit. What makes us stick? $15-$20. 8pm. Thu-Sat thru Mar. 21. 1519 Mission St. at 11th. www.voicefactorysf.org
Sat 21
Anniversary Auction @ The Lab
Massive sale of more than 200 local artists' works in various media. $10-$25. 6:30-9:30pm. Also Mar. 22m 1pm-6pm. 2948 16th. 864-8855. www.thelab.org
Artistic Luxury @ Legion of Honor
Exhibit of Faberge, Tiffany and LaLique antiques, jewelry and items from the bygone days of luxury home furniture and design. Thru May 31. Also, Waking Dreams, Max Klinger and the Symbolist Print, thru July 4. Impressive permanent collection as well. Free-$10. Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm. Lincoln Park, 34th Ave. at Clement St. 750-3600. www.famsf.org
Bat Boy, the Musical
@ Lohman Theatre, Los Altos Hills
Foothill College's production of the funny hit Off-Broadway musical based on the fictional tabloid story of a boy who's half-bat. $18-$26. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru March 22. 12345 El Monte Rd. (off Hwy 280). (650) 949-7360. www.foothillmusicals.com
Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
Musical revue with ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, 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
La Cage Aux Folles @ GK Hardt Theatre, Santa Rosa
Sixth Street Playhouse's local production of the tres gay Harvey Fierstein/Jerry Herman musical comedy about a gay couple who own a nightclub and try to impress conservative would-be in-laws. $14-$30. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sat/Sun 2pm. Thru March 29. 52 West 6th St., Railroad Square. (707) 523-4185. www.6thstreetplayhouse.com
Carnival @ Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy
Festive annual fundraiser for the LGBT school. Entertainment: Bobby Webb, Harvey Hip-Hop, hula and belly dancers, Dancing Feathers, and more. More than 300 auction items (tickets, restuarants, travel, wines), plus gift baskets, petting zoo, tye-dying, games for kids. 12pm-5pm. 4235 19th St. at Collingwood. www.harveymilk.com
Diamond Daggers Spring Showcase
@ The Uptown, Oakland
Variety show hosted by the cowgal ensemble, with DJ Divinity
Rusty Hips, Simone de la Getto, Jill Parker's Foxglove Sweethearts, Vera deVille, Vivienne Forevermore. $8-$12. 9pm-2am. 1928 Telegraph Ave. at 19th St. www.diamonddaggers.com
The Fabric of Our Lives @ GLBT Historical Society
New exhibit, subtitled Lavender Scrolls, Lesbian Quilting Project, Women's Textiles and Tees. Thru April 15. Also, Polk Street: Lives in Transition, a photo and oral history exhibit of LGBT people in the Polk district facing the barriers of gentrification. $3. Tue-Sat 1pm-5pm. Thru May. 657 Mission St. #300, 777-5455. www.glbthistory.org
Forever Young @ SF Art Exchange
Rare collection of photos of movie icons Marilyn Monroe and James Dean; photographed by Bert Stern, Douglas Kirkland and Richard C. Miller, most were taken only weeks before their deaths. Free. Thru March. Reg. hours 10am-8pm daily. 458 Geary St. (800) 344-9633. www.sfae.com
Gay & Lesbian Sierrans @ Point Reyes, Bear Valley
Hike the Old Pine Trail and Sky Trail towards Mt. Wittenberg. 10:30am at trail head. Directions: www.gslhikes.org
It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues @ Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto
TheaterWorks' production of the 1999 Broadway musical show about the history blues music, spirituals and nightclub jazz, in America. $27-$65. Thu-Sat 8pm (also Sat 2pm). Tue-Wed 7:30pm. Sun 2pm, 7pm. 1305 Middlefield Rd. (650) 903-6000. www.theatreworks.org
Line Dancing @ Magnet
Sundance Saloon dance instructors offer a fun free class. 7:30-10pm. No partner (or cowboy boots) needed. 4122 18th St. www.sundancesaloon.org www.magnetsf.org
Little Boxes @ Femina Potens
Group exhibit of intimate assemblage art by Zannah Noe, Dolores Grey, and Lex McQuilkin. Thu-Sun 12pm-6pm. Thru March 29. 2199 Market St. at Sanchez. 864-1558. www.feminapotens.org
One Soul Standing @ Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, Oakland
Spring Equinox concert and ritual featuring vocalists Linda Tillery, Eda Maxym, Lisa Rafel, and Evelie Delfino Soles, with musicians Stephen Kent, Gary Malkin, Tim Rayborn, Kris Yenney, Ian Dogole and dancer/ritualist Arisika Razak. $15-$22. 7:30pm. 1330 Lakeshore. (510) 654-3234. www.lisarafel.com
Pastor Tom Show @ KUSF
Dr. Tom Polcari's LGBT music and talk show. 4pm. Weekly on 90.3 FM.
Petula Clark @ Castro Theatre
British 60s pop star performs a live concert $35-$85. 8pm. 420 Castro St. 392-1400. www.castrotheatre.com www.therrazzroom.com
Queer Performance Showcase
@ The Garage
AIRspace resident artists Sherilyn Connelly, Queer Girl Theatre Project, Sadie Lune, Niko Dacumos and Elizabeth Boubion perform new solo and group dance-theatre works with themes on gender and sexuality. $10-$20. 8pm. 975 Howard St. www.975howard.com
Queerly Operatic @ Various Locales
LGBT opera fan group meets for dinners and DVD-watching, opera-going. Tonight, dinner and dessert, with a screening of Cecilia Bartoli in Handel's Semele. Free. 5pm. www.queerlyoperatic.org
Race in Animation @ Ninth St. Film Center
Local gay composer Jack Curtis Dubowsky presents a daylong class/lecture on the history of race and racism in animated cartoons. $70-$85. 10am-6pm. 145 9th St. www.sffs.org
Sacred Arts of Bhutan @ Asian Art Museum
New exhibit of 150 objects -paintings, sculptures, textiles, and more, still used in rituals- on public view for the first time. Video footage captures the colorful dance forms that are integral to Bhutanese Buddhist practice. $5-$12. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (Thu til 9pm). Thru May 10. 200 Larkin St. 581-3500. www.asianart.org
Shopping, the Musical @ Shelton Theatre
Comedy musical that parodies consumerism. $27-$29. 8pm. Fri-Sat. Open run. 533 Sutter St. at Powell. 392-8860. www.shoppingthemusical.com
The Story @ SF Playhouse
West Coast premiere of Loretta Greco's play inspired by the story of Washington Post journalist Janet Cooke who fabricated a Pulitzer Prize-winning series on poverty. $30-$0. Wed-Sat 8pm. Also Sat 3pm. Thru April 25. 533 Sutter St. at Powell. 677-9596. www.sfplayhouse.org
Teatro Zinzanni @ Pier 29
License to Kiss is the new show, with a speakeasy theme and a hilarious drag queen Kevin Kent, at the intimate, amazing circus-style dinner theatre, with singers, a contortionist, gymnasts, a handsome juggling Aussie, a robot dog, 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
Thrive @ LGBT Center
Social support group for HIV+ gay men. Donation. 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 1-3pm. 1800 Market St. at Octavia. www.thrivinginsf.com
True West @ 6th St. Playhouse, Santa Rosa
Sam Shepard's violent brother battle play gets a North Bay staging. $15-$20. Fri-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Mar. 22. 52 West 6th St. (707) 523-4185. www.6thstreetplayhouse.com
Warhol Live @ de Young Museum
New exhibit of works by gay pop artist Andy Warhol, depicting music icons (Elvis, Grace Jones, Debbie Harry, The Rolling Stones and more). $6-$20. Thru May 17. Friday Night events include performers, live music, no-host bar, drawing classes and more. 5:30-8:45pm. Reg hours, Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm (Fri 8:45). Thru April 5. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.famsf.org
Watchmen Exhibit @ Cartoon Art Museum
Artwork by the creator of the graphic novel that's become the new action hero movie, with dozens of concept illustrations, preparatory sketches and original comic book pages illustrated by Dave Gibbons. $2-$6. Opening reception March 27. Thru July 19. Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. 655 Mission St. 227-8666. www.cartoonart.org
Whole Lotta Noyse @ St. Marks Lutheran Church
San Francisco Choral Artists perform with Whole Noyse renaissance ensemble; new work by local composer Ted Allen, and works by Brahms, Clemens, Distler, Lassus, and Parker. $12-$28. 8pm. 1111 O'Farrell St. Also Mar. 28 , 8pm, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Ave., Oakland; Mar. 29, 4pm, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. 979-5779. www.sfca.org
Wicked @ Orpheum Theatre
Mega-hit musical �"based on the book about the two famous Oz witches as young college roommates�" returns to SF. $30-$99. Tue-Sat 8pm. Wed, Sat, Sun 2pm. Sun 7:30pm. Thru June 27. 1192 Market St. at 8th. 512-7770. www.shnsf.com
Sun 22
Curt McDowell @ 2nd Floor Projects
Unseen erotic drawings, paintings, collages and other work by the cult favorite local porn-art director who died in 1987. (Loads, ThunderCrack!). Free. Sundays thru March 29. 3740 25th St., #205. 824 2644. www.projects2ndfloor.blogspot.com
Dishing It Out @ SF Public Library
Candacy Taylor's photographic exhibit documenting veteran women waitresses across the country. Thru April 26, lower level, Jewett Gallery. 100 Larkin St. 557-4277. www.sfpl.org
His Girl Friday, 20th Century @ Castro Theatre
Double feature of classic 30s screwball comedies with Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell (3:20, 7pm); John Barrymore and Carole Lombard (1:30, 5:10, 8:50pm). $8-$10. 429 Castro St. 621-6120. www.castrotheatre.com
The Love Show @ Hospitality House
Exhibit of erotic visual art by homeless, formerly homeless and at-risk artists. 5pm.-7pm. Thru April 30. 146 Leavenworth St. at Turk. 749-2104. www.hospitalityhouse.org
SF Hiking Club @ San Pedro Valley Park
Join GLBT hikers on a 7-mile trek above Pacifica's coast. Carpools 9:45am at the Safeway sign, Dolores & Market sts. 652-4676. www.sfhiking.com
Stephen Gibson @ Eros
Exhibit of colorful erotic male nude paintings. Thru April 18. 2051 Market St. 255-4921. www.mesart.com/gibgbsn
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
Whoa Nellies @ Martuni's
Local '60s pop fun band, with multi-talents Connie Champagne, Leigh Crowe, Peter Fogel and others, performs upbeat retro tunes. Trauma Flintstone hosts. $5. 21+. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com
Mon 23
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 Salsa @ Live Art Gallery
Ongoing weekly dance classes in salsa, swing, and other dances. No partner needed. $10 one class, $35 for a 4-week series. Mon thru Thu classes. 151 Potrero Ave. 305-8242. Also 2nd Saturdays, 7pm, at Magnet, 4122 18th St. www.QueerBallroom.com
Tue 24
Asa @ Yoshi's
Nigerian-born and Paris-bred singer-songwriter, with a wonderful voice, performs with Alice Russell. 8pm. Also Mar. 25. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.asa-official.com www.yoshis.com
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.
Dystopia @ Robert Koch Gallery
Group exhibit of large-scale prints of disturbing urban landscapes. Thru March. Tue-Sat 10:30am-5:30pm. 49 Geary St. 5th fl. 421-0122. www.kochgallery.com
Evolve 2009 Events @ Kanbar Hall
Continuing city-wide events celebrating Charles Darwin's 200th birthday. Anthropologist Richard Milner shares his favorite adventure stories about the famed evolution theorist. $10-$12. 8pm. Also, March 26, 8pm, Milner performs his one-man musical about Darwin. $15-$25. Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St. at Presidio. 292-1233. www.jccsf.org/arts
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
Keely Smith @ The Rrazz Room
Veteran singer, credited with creating the modern lounge act, performs along her well-received comeback tour. $50-$55. Tue-Sat 8pm. Thru April 5. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 468-3399. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Passionate Struggle @ 18th & Castro
The Dynamics of San Francisco's GLBT History, a new mini-exhibit at the former corner camera store, with items from our San Francisco gay past, including a few Harvey Milk items. Daily 12pm-8pm (til 6pm Sun). $3. Closed holidays. Thru November 2009. 499 Castro St. at 18th. 777-5455. www.glbthistory.org
San Francisco Graphic Design @ SF Museum of Craft & Design
Exhibit of work by local graphic designers through the past decades. $2-$3. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. (Thu til 7pm) Sun 12pm-5pm. Thru April 26. 550 Sutter St. at Powell. 773-0303. www.sfmcd.org
Thomas Glave @ Books Inc.
Author of The Torturer's Wife reads from and discusses his gruesome yet poetic book of wartime stories. Free. 7:30pm. 2275 Market St. at Noe. 864-6777. www.booksinc.net
Wounded in America @ Grace Cathedral
Exhibit documenting the stories of American gun violence survivors through photographs and personal accounts. In its only San Francisco showing, Grace Cathedral collaborates with the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence to present this touching display of humanity in the face of inhumanity. Thru March 27. 9am�"6pm, in The Nave (main sanctuary), 1100 California St., at Taylor St. www.woundedinamerica.org www.gracecathedral.org
Wed 25
Bob Fosse Films @ Castro Theatre
Two double features of mostly musical Fosse films. Today, Cabaret (2pm, 7pm), and Sweet Charity (4:25, 9:20). Mar. 26, All That Jazz (7pm) and Star 80 (9:20). $8-$10. 429 Castro St.
Gay Skate @ Redwood Roller Rink
The weekly GLBT roller-skating night is worth the drive. $7. 8pm-10pm. 1303 Main St. Redwood City. (650) 574-8148. www.myspace.com/gayrainbowskate
Irreverent: Contemporary Nordic Craft Art @ Yerba Buena Arts Center
Design exhibit featuring a new generation of craft artists from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland who challenge the aesthetics and principles of Scandinavian Modernism, use traditional materials and honor the hand-made traditions, but divorce form from function. $5-$7. Thru April 12. 701 Mission St. at 3rd. 978-2787. www.ybca.org
Tingel Tangel Club
@ Cafe du Nord
Tingel Tangel Club One Year Anniversary's gay variety night, with hosts Scotty The Blue Bunny and Ginger Snap, DJ JD Samson, LA duo SloMo Erotic, Veronica Klaus, Cookie Dough, Arturo Galster, Suppositori Spelling, Scrumbly and Novice Theory (NYC). $16. 9:30pm. 2170 Market St. at Sanchez. 861-5016. www.cafedunord.com
Thu 26
California Academy of Sciences @ Golden Gate Park
New science museum, with an aquarium, planetarium and natural history exhibits, and an all-green (eco-friendly) design. New evening parties each Thursday, with music, cash bar, entertainment, and guest lecturers. $10. 18+. 6pm-10pm. Reg. $15-$25. 55 Music Concourse Drive. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
David Daniels @ Herbst Theatre
Sacred arias and cantatas by Bach and Handel sung by the most accomplished countertenor today; with the English Concert. $40-$65. 8pm. 401 Van Ness Ave. 392-2545. www.performances.org
Jon Ginoli @ Books Inc.
Founding member of the acclaimed local gay band Pansy Division reads from and discusses his memoir, Deflowered: My Life in Pansy Division. Free. 7:30pm. 2275 Market St. at Noe. 864-6777. www.booksinc.net www.pansydivision.com
Out in the Bay @ KALW 91.7 FM
LGBT radio show; this week, SF City Attorney Dennis Herrera on Prop 8. 7pm (right after NPR's Fresh Air). www.KALW.org www.OutInTheBay.com
Suzanne Olmsted @ Visual Aid
Exhibit of polygravure etchings. Thru March. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm. 116 New Montgomery St. Suite 640. www.visualaid.org
Trompe L'Oeil @ John Pence Gallery
Group exhibit of "fool the eye" realist paintings. Free. Thru Mar. 21. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm (Sat 10am-5pm). 750 Post St. 441-1138. www.johnpence.com
Bar & Nightclub Events,
March 19-26, 2009
Thu 19
The Crib @ City Nights
Pop music club night. $10. 18+. 9:30pm-3am. 715 Harrison St. at 3rd. www.thecribsf.com
Flight 1760 @ Triple Crown
Gay night at the renovated bar (formerly Octavia Lounge), with DJ Adrian Taylor. 10pm-2am. 1760 Market St. at Octavia. www.triplecrownsf.com
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.
Kick It @ Bar on Church
New night of hiphop at the renovated bar (formerly The Transfer). 9pm-2am. Also Sundays. 198 Church St. at Market. www.TheBarSF.com
Live Bands @ SF Eagle
Local and touring bands perform live rock music at the famed bar. $7. 9:30pm. 12th St. at Harrison. www.hankbobbit.com www.sfeagle.com
Pub Thursdays @ Cafe Flore
DJ Lamont Young; $2 and $3 Beer Specials, no cover. 10pm-2am. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Vintage sleazy retro dance cruise night in the Tenderloin; DJ Bus Station John. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Jones. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
William Ulrich @ Moby Dick's
Male nude drawings by the gay painter. Thru April 8. 4049 18th St. http://www.somaartiststudios.com/artists/william_ulrich
Fri 20
Activate @ The Lookout
Lord Martine presents a night of drinks, tunes, a great view, superhero gogos. Resident DJ Joseph Lee. $3. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306. www.lookoutsf.com
Black Friday @ Cat Club
Monistat hosts a disco romp with DJs PeePlay, Sex Wax and Randy. No cover. 10pm-2am. 1190 Folsom St. at 8th.
Boy Bar @ The Cafe
Remodeling party at the dance club with nearly naked gogo boys. DJ Matt. More porny dudes gogo-ing, giveaways. 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
Dance Blend @ Q Bar
Hi-NRG pop, hiphop and undergrund grooves. 2pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.com
Ghetto Disco @ The End Up
Tune-tastic night for the all-nighters; guest and resident DJs Pam Hubbock, Chad Jack, Hawthorne; outdoor porch. Free before midnight.11pm-11am. 6th & Harrison. www.theendup.com
Palace @ Mist
New weekly dance club night, with an all-male revue, MC Pollo Del Mar. $5. 9pm-2am. 316 11th St. at Harrison. www.guspresents.com
Salsa Club @ Cafe Cocomo
Same-sex dancing and lessons with a live band. 21+. 8:30pm-12am. 650 Indiana St. www.QueerBallroom.com
Shag Fridays @ Cafe Flore
$4 Martinis; no cover. 10pm-2am. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com
Shirts Off @ Truck
Take off your shirt and get $1.50 for draft beer. 8pm-10pm. 1900 Folsom St. at 15th. 252-0306. www.trucksf.com
Snap-a-licious @ Deco Lounge
Ginger Snaps hosts a fun drag show with Angelina Josephina Manocotti, Kitty Tapata, Melody Grooves, and Juanita Fajita. 10pm-12am. DJ Lambchop spins until 2am. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. www.GingerSnapSF.com
Sat 21
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
Bistrotheque @ Cafe Flore
DJ Ken Vulsion of Honey Soundsystem spins tunes. 8pm-2am, $3 Cosmos & Lemon Drops; no cover. 10pm-2am. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com
Cockfight @ Underground
New gay night, with a sexy sleazy sports theme. Come as your inner slutty jock, or in one. Felicai Fellatio and DJ Earworm host. $6. 9pm-2am (2-for-1 drink sloppy hour 9pm-10pm). 424 Haight St. 864-7386. www.cockfightsf.com
Fauxgirls @ Kimo's
Glam drag show, classic style, with Victoria Sweet, Tiger Lily, Maria Garza, Mini Minerva and many more. No cover. 10pm. 1351 Polk St. at Pine. www.fauxgirls.com
Girls Night Out @ Vibe Lounge, Oakland
New soul, R&B music night for women at the new Oakland LGBT club, with DJ Page Hodel; each 1st Saturday. $10. 10pm-2am. 2272 Telegraph Avenue (between 23rd Street and West Grand Ave). www.thevibelounge.com
Men in Gear @ Chaps II
Serious leather, boots, and uniform fan night. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. at 9th. www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com
Pornstar @ Cat Club
DJs Andre Shannon and John LePage, plus bisexual tattooed porn dude Ricky Sinz does a live act. $20. 10pm-4am. 1190 Folsom St. at 8th. www.sfcatclub.com
Shot Night @ Truck
$10 gets you all-night shots, served up by local porn dudes. 1900 Folsom St. at 15th. 252-0306. www.trucksf.com
Social Club @ The Lookout
Upscale libations ngiht, with DJs Lee Decker, Luke Fry. 9pm-2am. 16th at Market & Noe. www.guspresents.com
Wunderland @ Suite 181
New weekly dance night for gays and friends. DJs Lydia Prim, Pete Avila, Pam Hubbock, and Joseph Lee. $10-$20. 10pm-6am. 181 Eddy St. at Mason. 345-9900. www.suite181.com
Sun 22
Beer Bust @ Chaps II
Intimate alternative Sunday afternoon, with interactive gogo dancers. 3pm-6pmish. 1225 Folsom St. at 9th. www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.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
Fresh @ Ruby Skye
Monthly T-dance with DJ Jamie J. Sanchez. $20-$25. 6pm-12am. 420 Mason St. www.freshsf.com
Gloss Sundays @ The Lookout
Afternoon schmooze and booze, with cute dancin' dudes, resident DJs Joseph Lee and Hawthorne; guest DJ Dr. Proctor. $2. 2pm-8pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306. www.myspace.com/JockatLookout
Honey Sundays @ Paradise Lounge
New fab dance night for the SoMa dudes, produced by the Honey Sound System folks. 8pm-2am. 1501 Folsom St. at 11th. www.honeysoundsystem.com
Jock @ The Lookout
Sports-themed afternoon dance and drinks; today, with the SF Gay Basketball Association. $2. 3pm-8pm-ish. 3600 16th St. at Market & Noe. www.lookoutsf.com
Royal Bunny Contest @ Powerhouse
Drag show and contest for the honor of being the Royal Bunny, whatever that is. $5. 7pm. 1347 Folsom st. www.powerhouse-sf.com
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
Country-Western line-dancing and two-stepping night. $5. 5pm-10:30pm; lessons 5:30-7:30. Also Thursdays. 550 Barneveld Ave. 820-1403. www.sundancesaloon.org
Mon 23
Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni's
Sing-along night with talented locals. 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.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
Vivianne ForeverMore hosts a night of drag and and dancing fun. 10pm-2am. 9th at Harrison. www.studsf.com www.myspace.com/tiarasensation
Tue 24
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
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 25
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 @ Q
Juanita More! and her More Boys entertain and debauche with photographer Brandon and DJ Lawrence "Foxxee" Petty; hot gogo studs, too. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.bootycallwednesdays.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
Fame @ Bar on Church
New night of glam and costumed celeb farce at the renovated bar (formerly The Transfer). 9pm-2am. 198 Church St. at Market. www.TheBarSF.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
Jock @ Chaps II
Wear a jock strap, get cheap drinks. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. at 9th. www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com
Soulduction @ Vibe Lounge, Oakland
Weekly soul, R&B music night at the new Oakland LGBT club. $5. 10pm-2am. 2272 Telegraph Avenue (between 23rd Street and West Grand Ave). www.thevibelounge.com
Tingel Tangel Club @ Cafe du Nord
Tingel Tangel Club One Year Anniversary's gay variety night, with hosts Scotty The Blue Bunny and Ginger Snap, DJ JD Samson, LA duo SloMo Erotic, Veronica Klaus, Cookie Dough, Arturo Galster, Suppositori Spelling, Scrumbly and Novie Theory (NYC). $16. 9:30pm. 2170 Market St. at Sanchez. 861-5016. www.cafedunord.com
Thu 26
The Crib @ City Nights
Pop music club night. $10. 18+. 9:30pm-3am. 715 Harrison St. at 3rd. www.thecribsf.com
Flight 1760 @ Triple Crown
Gay night at the renovated bar (formerly Octavia Lounge), with DJ Adrian Taylor. 10pm-2am. 1760 Market St. at Octavia. www.triplecrownsf.com
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.
Gogo Night @ Truck
Hot male dancers get naughty, 10pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St. at 15th. 252-0306. www.trucksf.com
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.
Kick It @ Bar on Church
New night of hiphop at the renovated bar (formerly The Transfer). 9pm-2am. Also Sundays. 198 Church St. at Market. www.TheBarSF.com
Live Bands @ SF Eagle
Local and touring bands perform live rock music at the famed bar. $5. 9:30pm. 12th St. at Harrison. www.sfeagle.com
Pub Thursdays @ Cafe Flore
DJ Lamont Young; $2 and $3 Beer Specials, no cover. 10pm-2am. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
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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