Maybe you're out of town. Maybe you've got visitors. Maybe you just want to get out of the house. Maybe you'll notice that despite it being many peoples' vacay time, there are more nightlife, concert and unusual events taking place for the "off-season," so many that we have an extra page-full in our print edition.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Beats Reality @ Trax
Resident DJs Jim Hopkins and Justime welcome guest DJs and play groovy tunes. Weekly, 9pm-2am. 1437 Haight St. 864-4213.
Bettye LaVette @ Yoshi's
The elegant veteran R&B singer performs live. $39. 8pm. (VIP meet & greet $65). 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. Also Aug 15, at Yoshi's Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the gogo-tastic night of sexy dudes shakin' their bulges and getting wet in their undies for $100 prize (contest at midnight), and dance beats spun by DJ DAMnation. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Cinekink @ New Parkway Theatre
Night of short films that celebrate a wide diversity of sexuality. $10. 18+. 9:15pm. Also Aug. 15. 474 24th St., Oakland. www.cinekink.com www.thenewparkway.com
The Crib @ 715
Dance night for the younger guys and gals. 9:30pm-2am. 715 Harrison St. www.thecribsf.com
La Femme @ Beaux
Ladies' happy hour at the Castro nightclub, with drink specials, no cover, and women gogos. 4pm-9pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose
Weekly event, with Latin music, half-off locker fees and Latin men, at the South Bay private men's bath house. $8-$39. Reg hours 24/7. 18+. 1010 The Alameda. (408) 275-1215. www.thewatergarden.com
Funkatory @ Club OMG
DJs Tweaka Turner and Shawn Perry spin groovy funky sounds, local drag performers offer soulful numbers, and Raquela hosts the Funky Chicken gogo contest with a $50 cash prize; now each 2nd Thursday. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Funny Fun @ Club 21, Oakland
New LGBT comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. $10. 8pm. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy cheap/free whiskey shots from jock-strapped hotties and sexy sports videos at the popular sports bar. 10pm-2am. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
I ? the 80s @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Turn back time as an ensemble of talented singers, including Tony Vincent (American Idiot, The Voice) and Jessica Phillips (Leap of Faith), perform classic songs from the 1980s. $35-$50. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sun 7pm. Aug. 14-17 and 21-24. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com
Jukebox @ Beatbox
Veteran DJ Page Hodel (The Box, Q and many other events) presents a new weekly dance event, with soul, funk, hip-hop and house mixes. $10. 21+. 9pm-2am. 314 11th St. at Folsom. www.BeatboxSF.com
Mary Go Round @ Lookout
Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro and Holotta Tymes host the weekly night with DJ Philip Grasso, gogo guys, drink specials, and drag acts. 10pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Magic Parlor @ Chancellor Hotel
Whimsical Belle Epoque-style sketch and magic show that also includes historical San Francisco stories; hosted by Walt Anthony; optional pre-show light dinner and desserts. $40. Thu-Sat 8pm. 433 Powell St. www.SFMagicParlor.com
The Monster Show @ The Edge
Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
My So-Called Night @ Beaux
Heklina hosts a new weekly '90s-themed video, dancing', drinkin' night, with VJs Jorge Terez and Becky Knox. Get down with your funky bunch, and enjoy 90-cent drinks! '90s-themed attire and costume conest. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Nap's Karaoke @ Virgil's Sea Room
Sing out loud at the weekly least judgmental karaoke in town, hosted by the former owner of the bar. No cover. 9pm. 3152 Mission St. 829-2233. www.virgilssf.com
Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
The Orb @ Brick & Mortar
Pioneering electronic music duo ("Little Fluffy Clouds") play a DJ set with Duffrey vs. Intellitard and LeafyGreen. $15-$20. 9pm. 1710 Mission St. 800-8782. www.brickandmortarmusic.com
Pan Dulce @ The Cafe
Amazingly hot Papi gogo guys, cheap drinks and fun DJed dance music. Free before 10pm. $5 til 2am. 2369 Market St. www.clubpapi.com www.cafesf.com
Paul McCartney @ Candlestick Park
To celebrate the closing of the stadium, and the anniversary of The Beatles' performance there, McCartney and his band perform. $49.50-$255. 8pm. 490 Jamestown Ave. www.ticketmaster.com
Rock Fag @ Hole in the Wall
Enjoy hard rock and punk music from DJ Don Baird at the wonderfully divey SoMa bar. 12pm-2am. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
The intimate groovy retro disco night with tunes spun by DJ Bus Station John. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
The weekly live rock shows feature local and touring bands. 9pm-ish. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
VIP @ Club 21, Oakland? $15-$20. 9pm
Hip Hop, Top 40, and sexy Latin music; gogo dancers, appetizers, and special guest DJs. No cover before 11pm and just $5 after all night. Dancing 9pm-3am. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Trannyshack
Friday, Aug. 15
Bad Girl Cocktail Hour @ The Lexington Club
Every Friday night, bad girls can get $1 dollar margaritas between 9pm and 10pm. 3464 19th St. between Mission and Valencia. 863-2052. www.lexingtonclub.com
Friday Night @ de Young Museum
Nightlife events at the museum take on different themes. $20-$35. 6pm-8:30pm. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. www.deyoung.famsf.org
Funkatory @ Club OMG
DJs Tweaka Turner and Shawn Perry spin groovy funky sounds, local drag performers offer soulful numbers, and Raquela hosts the Funky Chicken gogo contest ($50 cash prize). 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Dancing Ghosts @ Cat Club
The Darkwave dance party presents the fourth annual Sandman Ball, with two rooms of decor and dance tracks devoted to the Neil Gaiman character; costumes encouraged, with prizes for best outfits. DJs Xander, Daniel Skellington, Fact.50, and BatKat. $5-$8. 9:30pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom st at 8th. www.SFcatclub.com
Darlene Popovic @ Hotel Rex
Society Cabaret presents the delightfully talented musical theatre singer's new show, Love & Laughter, with musical director Tom Shaw. $ 8pm. Also Aug. 16. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com www.ticketmaster.com
Happy Friday @ Midnight Sun
The popular video bar ends each week with gogo guys (starting at 9pm) and drink specials. Check out the new expanded front lounge, with a window view. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland?
Celebrate the 22-year anniversary of the Hip Hop, Top 40, and Latin music night, with a special tribute to Gloria Trevi performed by Jacqueline Aguilar La Gata hosted by Miss Lulu Ramirez; plus gogo dancers and special guest DJs. No cover before 11pm and just $6 afterward. Dancing 9pm-3am. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Manimal @ Beaux
Gogo-tastic night starts off your weekend. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Trannyshack @ DNA Lounge
The long-running drag show hosted by Heklina offers a Janet Jackson tribute night, with RuPaul's Drag Race's Milk, plus Chaka Corn, Kegel Kater, Cookie dough, Sugah Betes, Mahlae Balenciaga and more. $15. (9pm meet & greet with Milk, $20). 11:30pm showtime. 375 11th St. www.trannyshack.com www.dnalounge.com
Saturday, Aug. 16
Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
The musical comedy revue celebrates its 40th year with an ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, all in gigantic wigs. $25-$160. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com
Bearracuda @ Beatbox
The ursine dance party celebrates eight years of bear fun, with DJs Matt Consola, Brian Maier and Robert Jeffrey; gogo bears, visual fun and a great crowd. $5-$10. 9pm-3am. 314 11th St. www.bearracuda.com www.beatboxsf.com
Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon
Beer only $8 until you bust. 4pm-8pm. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com
Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The classic leather bar's most popular Sunday daytime event now also takes place on Saturdays! 3pm-6pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Beatpig @ Powerhouse
Juanita More!, Sidekick and Walter Gomez' trendy swagger night at the cruisy SoMa bar. $5 benefits Transgender Law Center. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
Celebrate 11 years of the weekly mash-up dance night, with resident DJs Adrian & Mysterious D. No matter the theme, a mixed fun good time's assured. $8-$15. 9pm-3am. 21+. 375 11th St. at Harrison. www.BootieSF.com www.DNAlounge.com
La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
DJed tunes, gogo hotties, drag shows, drink specials, all at Oakland's premiere Latin nightclub and weekly cowboy night. $10-$15. Dancing 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Club Rimshot @ Bench and Bar, Oakland
Get groovin' at the weekly hip hop and R&B night. $8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 510 17th St. www.bench-and-bar.com
The Coup @ YBCA
Shadowbox, a concert-art show-event, includes Jazz Mafia Horns, Bhi Bhiman, Classical Revolution, Snow Angel, Emily Jayne from Fashion Slaves, and Damion Gallegos from Fungo Mungo, visuals and more. $20-$35. 5pm & 9pm. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St. 978-2787. www.ybca.org
Dog Days @ The Edge
Benefit for the AIDS Housing Alliance, with host Colby Michaels of the Grand Ducal Council; Enjoy an SF Giants baseball game on big-screen TVS, raffle prizes (including a two-night stay at R3 in Guenreville), woofy gogo guys, a Wag That Tail contest, with prizes. 3:3o-7pm. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com
Dragula @ The Eagle
The Boulet Brothers' wild LA vampire drag night returns from the crypt! Drag acts by Grace Towers, Heklina, and others; costume pageant with $300 cash prize. $10. 10pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.eagle-sf.com
Geekgasm @ Club OMG
Nerd out in cosplay costumes at the gay gamer, superhero, scifi, furry and fantasy fan night. $5 (free before 11pm w. RSVP). 43 6th St. 896-6473. www.geekgasm.eventbrite.com
Literary Death Match @ Elbo Room
Sarah Marie Griff, Kurt Bodden and Jules Posner judge; Carolina De Robertis, Joshua Merchant, Amrit Chima, Earle McCartney read at the feisty writer competition. $10. 7pm. 647 Valencia St. www.literarydeathmatch.com class=fsl>
The Love Boat @ Pier 3
Get on board for Pop-Up Gay Bar's nauticul BYOB event; bring your Clipper Card and set sail for an East Bay day. Meet 2pm at Embarcadero ferry terminal. Look for the megaphone-wielding nuns. www.popupgaybar.com
Odyssey @ The Stud
Guy Ruben, Elaine Denham and Robin Simmons DJ, and Miguel McNamara gets a birthday party. $5. 9pm-3am. 399 Harrison St. www.odysseysf.com www.studsf.com
SF Drag King Contest @ SOMArts Cultural Center
The 19th annual "studliest competition in the world," cohosted by Fudgie Frottage and Sister Roma, includes wild performances that poke fun of stereotypical masculine behavior; including celebrity guest judge Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Gos. Proceeds benefit PWAS (Pets Are Wonderful Support). $20-$35. 9pm. 934 Brannan St. www.sfdragkingcontest.com
ShangriLa @ The EndUp
The Kylie Minono Show presents Sailor Moon and Runway XXVI Coronation, a celebration for the newly crowned Mr. and Miss GAPA Franz Vincent Lacanlale and Brenda Dong. Meet the new court and enjoy performances by Khmera Rouge, Lily Rose, Jezebel Patel, Soy Joy, Nguyen "sir Whitney Queers" Pham and others. RSVP on eventbrite.com 10pm-2am. 401 6th St. www.gapa.org www.theendup.com
Stallion Saturdays @ Beaux
The gogo-tastic night returns, with hunky dancers offering lap dances upstairs in the lounge, hosted by Sister Roma. $4. Free before 10pm. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Sundance/Moondance @ Treasure Island
Gus Presents' outdoor circuit dance event (not the country-western line-dancing events), with DJs Lee Decker, Andrew Gibbons, and Billy Lace; two dance areas, a great view, shuttle service, $20-$30. 12pm-12am. Pavilion by the Bay, 291 Ave. of the Palms, Treasure Island. Moondance after-party, with DJ Alexander, at The Factory, 525 Harrison St. $20. 12am-7am. www.guspresents.com
Sunday, Aug. 17
Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
The ursine crowd converges for beer and fun. 4pm-8pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The classic leather bar's most popular Sunday daytime event in town draws the menfolk. 3pm-6pm. Now also on Saturdays! 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Beer Bust @ SF Mix
The popular Castro bar hosts its weekly softball team beer bust fundraiser. 3pm-7pm. 4086 18th St. 431-8616. www.sfmixbar.com
Brunch @ Hi Tops
Enjoy crunchy sandwiches and mimosas, among other menu items, at the popular sports bar. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Brunch Sundays @ Balancoire
Weekly live music shows with various acts, along with brunch, mimosas, champagne and more, at the stylish nightclub and restaurant. 2565 Mission St. at 21st. 920-0577. www.balancoiresf.com
Daytime Realness @ El Rio
Back to School-themed afternoon R&B soul patio party includes performances by Grace Towers, Killer, Roce Rockettes, Fauxnique and Lady Satan. BBQ food while it lasts. $6-$8. 2pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
Steve Fabus and Sergio Fedasz play groovy disco records of yesteryear (as DJ Bus Station John's outta town). $5. 7pm-12am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Full of Grace @ Beaux
Weekly night with hostess Grace Towers, different local and visiting DJs, and pop-up drag performances. No cover. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
GlamaZone @ The Cafe
Pollo del Mar's weekly drag shows takes on different themes with a comic edge. 8:30-11:30pm. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Jock @ The Lookout
The weekly jock-ular fun continues, with special sports team fundraisers. 3pm-7pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Liquid Brunch @ Beaux
No cover, no food, just drinks (Mimosas, Bloody Marys, etc.) and music. 2pm-9pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Salsa Sundays @ El Rio
Salsa dancing for LGBT folks and friends, with live merengue and cumbia bands; tapas and donations that support local causes. 2nd & 4th Sundays. 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
Screaming Queens @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Screening of the acclaimed documentary about the historic 1960s Compton Cafeteria riots, preceded by a Queer History of the Tenderloin walking tour with Del Seymour, and followed by a salon at Aunt Charlie's Lounge. 2pm. 80 Turk St. 626-2060. www.counterpulse.org/?tribe_events=screamingqueens
Cazwell at Silicon Valley Pride
Silicon Valley Pride @ Discovery Meadows, San Jose
Cazwell, Deepa Soul, and Kristine W headline the LGBT South Bay LGBT celebration, with Liz Primo, She, Xavier Toscano, Raven, Tatianna and Kelly Mantle; DJs St. John, Math, James Torres, Rockaway and Russ Rich. $10 and up. 10am-4pm. 180 Woz Way, San Jose. www.svpride.com
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The popular country western LGBT dance night; enjoy fun foot-stomping two-stepping and line-dancing. $5. 5pm-10:30pm with lessons from 5:30-7:15 pm. Also Thursdays. 550 Barneveld Ave., and Tuesdays at Beatbox, $6. 6:30-11pm. 314 11th St. www.sundancesaloon.org
Sunday's a Drag @ Starlight Room
Donna Sachet hosts the weekly fabulous brunch and drag show. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 395-8595. www.starlightroomsf.com
Sunset Summer Boat Party @ Pier 3
Party aboard the San Francisco Spirit ferry, with DJ grooves by the Honey Soundsystem crew (Jason Kendig, Robot Hustle, Josh Cheon and others), guest Ivan Smagghe. $55-$60. 5pm-11pm. After party at Monarch, 10pm-2am. 101 6th St. www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/650443 www.hnysndsystm.tumblr.com
Monday, Aug. 18
Cock and Bull Mondays @ Hole in the Wall Saloon
Specials on drinks made with Cock and Bull ginger ale (Jack and Cock, Russian Mule, and more). 8pm-closing. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com
Drag Mondays @ The Cafe
Mahlae Balenciaga and DJ Kidd Sysko's weekly drag and dance night. 9pm-1am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Epic Karaoke @ White Horse, Oakland
Mondays and Tuesdays popular weekly sing-along night. No cover. 8:30pm-1am. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com
Irish Dance Night @ Starry Plough, Berkeley
Weekly dance lessons and live music at the pub-restaurant, hosted by John Slaymaker. $5. 7pm. 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. www.thestarryplough.com
Karaoke @ The Lookout
Paul K hosts the amateur singing night. 8pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com
Mahogany Mondays @ Midnight Sun
Honey Mahogany's weekly drag and musical talent show starts around 10pm, 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Monday Musicals @ The Edge
The casts of local and visiting musicals often pop in to perform at the popular Castro bar's musical theatre night. 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Name That Beat @ Toad Hall
BeBe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly musical trivia challenge and drag show. 8:30-11:30pm. 4146 18th St. at Castro. www.toadhallbar.com
No No Bingo @ Virgil's Sea Room
Mica Sigourney and Tom Temprano cohost the wacky weekly game night at the cool Mission bar. 8pm. 3152 Mission St. www.virgilssf.com
Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni's
Sing-along night with talented locals, and charming accompanist Joe Wicht (aka Trauma Flintstone). 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com
Sports Night @ The Eagle
The legendary leather bar gets jock-ular, with beer buckets, games (including beer pong and corn-hole!), prizes, sports on the TVs, and more fun. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Underwear Night @ 440
Strip down to your skivvies at popular men's night. 9pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Bingo Night @ Club OMG
Michael Brandon hosts the game night and fundraiser for The Community Initiatiuve. 7pm-10pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Block Party @ Midnight Sun
Weekly screenings of music videos, concert footage, interviews and more, of popular pop stars. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Bombshell Betty & Her Burlesqueteers @ Elbo Room
The weekly burlesque show of women dancers shaking their bonbons includes live music. $10. 9pm. 647 Valencia St. 552-7788. www.elbo.com
Circle of Life Cabaret @ Martuni's
A C.O.L.T. Following, the disability and LGBT-inclusive theatre company's music and variety show; this week with singers Matt Barnick and Xavier Toscano. No cover. 6:30pm-9pm. 4 Valencia St. www.circleoflifetheatre.org
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
Gay Skate Night @ Church on 8 Wheels
LGBT night at the former Sacred Heart Church-turned disco roller skate party space, hosted by John D. Miles, the "Godfather of Skate." Actually every night is gay-friendly, including Saturday's Black Rock night (Burning Man garb encouraged). Also Wed, Thu, 7pm-10pm. Sat afternoon sessions 1pm-2:30pm and 3pm-5:30pm. $10. Kids 12 and under $5. Skate rentals $5. 554 Fillmore St at Fell. www.churchof8wheels.com
Ink & Metal @ Powerhouse
Show off your tattoos and piercings at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Meow Mix @ The Stud
The weekly themed wild variety cabaret showcases new and unusual talents; MC Ferosha Titties. $3-$7. Show at 11pm. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Strip down at the strip joint. $20 includes refreshments. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Piano Bar @ Beaux
Singer extraordinaire Jason Brock hosts the new weekly night, with your talented host -and even you- singing. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Showdown @ Folsom Foundry
Weekly game night for board and electronic gamers at the warehouse multi-purpose nightclub. 21+. 6pm-12am. 1425 Folsom St. www.showdownesports.com
Switch @ Q Bar
Weekly women's night at the stylish intimate bar. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com
Trivia Night @ Hi Tops
Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Yayne Abeba @ the Punch Line
The ascerbic Ethiopian comic performs; also, Kaseem Bentley, and gay comics Ronn Vigh and Yuri Kagan. $15. 8pm. 444 Battery St. 397-7573. www.punchlinecomedyclub.com
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Benjamin Booker @ Brick & Mortar
New Orleans-based rock-funk singer-songwriter performs. Burning Curtains opens. $12-$15. 9pm. 1710 Mission St. 800-8782. www.brickandmortarmusic.com
Bottoms Up Bingo @ Hi Tops
Play board games and win offbeat prizes at the popular sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Bromance @ Beaux
DJ Kidd Sysko spins tunes for the bro-tastic midweek night, with $2 beer pitchers, beer pong, $1 shots served by undie-clad guys. It's like a frat house without the closet cases. 8:30-10pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
City Singers @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
New weekly cabaret night, with various local singers performing at the elegant nightclub. $15. 7pm. Aug. 20: Betty Roi. Aug. 27: Clairdee. Sept. 17 Tom Reardon. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (855) 636-4556. www.ticketweb.com
Dare 2 Bare @ Club OMG
New weekly underwear night includes free clothes check, no cover, and drink specials. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Mad Manhattans @ Starlight Room
The new weekly event includes classic cocktails created by David Cruz, and inspired by the the show Mad Men, plus retro food classics like prawn cocktails and Oysters Rockefeller, all with a fantastic city view. 6pm-10pm. 21st, Sir Francis Drake Hotel. 450 Powell St. www.starlightroomsf.com
Miss Kitty's Trivia Night @ Wild Side West
The weekly fun night at the Bernal Heights bar includes prizes, hosted by Kitty Tapata. No cover. 7pm-10pm. 424 Cortland St. 647-3099. www.wildsidewest.com
Queer Salsa @ Beatbox
Weekly Latin partner dance night. 8pm-1am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com
Rainbow Skate @ Redwood Roller Rink
Weekly LGBT and friends skate night, with groovy disco music and themed events. $9. 8pm-10:30pm. 1303 Main Street, Redwood City. www.rainbowskate.net www.facebook.com/rainbowskating/
Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio
Women's burlesque show performs each Wed & Fri. Karaoke follows. $5-$10. 7pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
Rookies Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Watch newbies get nude, or compete yourself for a $200 prize. Audience picks the winner. $20. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
So You Think You Can Gogo? @ Toad Hall
The weekly dancing competition for gogo wannabes. 9pm. cash prizes, $2 well drinks (2 for 1 happy hour til 9pm). Show at 9pm. 4146 18th St. www.toadhallbar.com
Sony Holland @ Level III
The acclaimed jazz vocalist performs with guitarist Jerry Holland. Weekly 5pm-8pm. Also Thursdays & Fridays. JW Marriott, 515 Mason St. at Post. www.sonyholland.com
Trivia Night @ Harvey's
BeBe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly night of trivia quizzes and fun and prizes; no cover. 8pm-1pm. 500 Castro St. 431-4278. www.harveyssf.com
Way Back @ Midnight Sun
Weekly screenings of vintage music videos and retro drink prices. Check out the new expanded front window lounge. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Wooden Nickel Wednesday @ 440
Buy a drink and get a wooden nickle good for another. 12pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com
Wrangler Wednesday @ Rainbow Cattle Company, Guerneville
The Russian River bar's country music night attracts cowboys and those who like to ride 'em. 8pm-1am. 16220 Main St., Guerneville. (707) 869-0206. www.queersteer.com
Thursday, Aug. 21
Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Interactive sexy fun with super-hung porn star Rafael Alencar (before his Fri & Sat night strip shows). $10. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Will Durst, Marga Gomez, Joe Nguyen, and Lisa Geduldig perform, along with The Bad Aunties improv group (Diane Amos, Debi Durst, and Judy Nihei). $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. at Precita. (800) 838-3006. www.ElRioSF.com
La Femme @ Beaux
Ladies' happy hour at the Castro nightclub, with drink specials, no cover, and women gogos. 4pm-9pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Funny Fun @ Club 21, Oakland
New LGBT comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. $10. 8pm. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy cheap whiskey shots from jock-strapped hotties and sexy sports videos at the popular new sports bar. 10pm-2am. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
The Monster Show @ The Edge
Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
The museum's weekly cocktail parties continue with drinks, food live music and pop-up display exhibits and docent talks, class=textexposedshow>plus creature, plant and science exhibits. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
Pan Dulce @ The Cafe
Enjoy amazingly hot Papi gogo guys, cheap drinks and fun DJed dance music. Free before 10pm. $5 til 2am. 2369 Market St. www.clubpapi.com www.cafesf.com
Thump @ White Horse, Oakland
Weekly electro music night with DJ Matthew Baker and guests. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Retro disco tunes and a fun diverse crowd, each Thursday; now in its tenth year! $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Underwear Party @ Powerhouse
Strip down to your skivvies at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
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