From Halloween to elections, with Day of the Dead in between, this could be a scary week, or a fun one, depending on your attitude. Remember, the Castro district will not be closed off to street traffic. You can enjoy bar-hopping around the neighborhood, but heed crosswalks and traffic. We've got plenty of Halloween listings for you, so slap on some make-up, or Spandex, a Giants jersey, or whatever costume makes your boat float, and enjoy the holidays!
Thursday, Oct. 30
Beats Reality @ Trax
Resident DJs Jim Hopkins and Justime welcome guest DJs and play groovy tunes. Weekly, 9pm-2am. 1437 Haight St. 864-4213.
Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the weekly 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
Creatures of the Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
The themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun, tonight includes a special Halloween event with hostess Peaches Christ, drag acts Chaka Corn, Velveet Whore-Mel, Exhibit Q and others, monster makeovers and spooky fun. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
Club Yass @ City Nights
Frisco Robbie presents a new 18+ LGBT weekly night, with live sets by guest performers, DJ TwistMix, with a Latin room up front, gogo guys and gals. $10. 9:30-3am. 546-7938. www.sfclubs.com
La Femme @ Slim's
French electro band with gender-queer stage show and retro inspiration (Psycho Tropical Berlin) performs. Sego and Future Twin open. $15-$40 (with dinner). 9pm. 333 11th St. 255-0333. www.slimspresents.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
Funny Fun @ Club 21, Oakland
New weekly LGBT and straight comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. $10. 8pm. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
GAWK Party @ Tikka Masala
Jon Suger hosts a pre-Halloween night of music with Pieces of the Night and Dark Satelite. No cover. 8pm. 1668 Haight St.
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
Halloween Eve @ Drake Lounge
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF) and the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (AABA) hosts a costume ball fundraiser for LYRIC. $25, $100 and up. 6pm-9pm. 508 4th St. www.balif.org/event-1746427
Harvest Feast @ Verdi Club
The Castro Country Club's annual fundraiser holiday dinner, with host Heklina, and Alaska Thunderfuck a Halloween "Freak Show" theme; plus a silent auction. $75-$1000. 6pm-10pm. 2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero Ave. (800) 838-3006. www.castrocountryclub.org
Hell in the Armory @ SF Armory
Kink.com presents an adults-only Halloween-themed haunted house tour in their basement, Thru Nov. 1. $45. Various times. 1800 Mission St. www.HellintheArmory.com
Madhouse @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Radiotheatre's spooky audio play, with multiple performers and sound effects,about really mad men! $35-$50. 8pm. Also Oct. 31. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com
Magic Parlor @ Chancellor Hotel
Whimsical Belle Epoque-style sketch and magic show that also includes historical San Francisco stories, is now in its third year; hosted by Walt Anthony; optional pre-show light dinner and desserts. $40. Special Halloween party on Oct. 31. Thu-Sat 8pm. 433 Powell St. www.SFMagicParlor.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
The Monster Show @ The Edge
Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys and hilarious fun. Oct. 30: A nightmare Before Halloween. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
My So-Called Night @ Beaux
Heklina hosts a new weekly '90s-themed video, dancin', 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 contest. No cover. 9pm-2am. 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
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
Pre-Halloween Extravanganza @ The Cafe
Costume contest, gogo hunks in costumes, and a show by Ricky Lips. $8. 9pm-2am. 2069 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Pussy Party @ Beaux
Women's happy hour, with all-women music and live performances, 2 for 1 drinks, and no cover. 5pm-9am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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
Shocktoberfest @ The Hypnodrome
Thrillpeddlers' 15th annual Halloween season shock theatre presents the new horror, song and puppet-filled show, The Bloody Denutante, Isabel's Zombie Holocaust and other acts. $30-$35. Thu-Sat 8pm. (special Tue & Wed shows Oct. 28 & 29). Thru Nov. 22. 575 10th St. at Bryant. 377-4202. www.thrillpeddlers.com
Spookeasy @ Great Star Theatre
Halloween-themed stage show transforms the entire theatre into a spooky holiday costume ball, Vaudeville stage acts, trapeze performers, puppets, cocktails, doors pre-show 8pm, show 9pm. costume ball and dance party afterwards. and a festive Barbary Coast party atmosphere. $55-$65 (VIP $99). Thru Nov 2. 636 Jackson St. www.SpookeasySF.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
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. Oct, 30: special Halloween-themed night with The Krypters, The Crimson, Ghostbuster and the Watstedeads. 9pm-ish. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
VIP @ Club 21, Oakland?
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
Friday, Oct. 31
Adam Killian @ Nob Hill Theatre
The talented muscled porn stud returns with a sexy costumed strip act (8pm) and live sex show (10pm). $25. Also Nov. 1. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Angels and Demons @ Club 21, Oakland
Fifth annual cotume party at the popular Latin club, with hip hop, electro and house grooves. 8pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. www.club21oakland.com
Bowloween @ Lucky Strike
A party with bowling, food, drinks and costumes. $15-$150 (group VIP). 9pm-2am. 200 King St. www.bowloween.com
Ca-Boo-ret @ Hotel Rex
Society Cabaret's Halloween-themed vocal showcase night. Costumes encouraged. 8pm. Also, Cabaret Showcase Nov. 1, 8pm. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com
Cosplay Halloween Ball @ Hotel Kabuki
Frolic (fursuit furries) joins forces with the Cosplay peeps (Anime, scifi, superheroes, cartoons) for a fully costumed (required!) night of revelry in the hotel's spacious ballroom, with a cash prize costume contest; DJs Philip Adrian, Sean BASS and Neon Bunny. $25 (gen. adm.)-$130 (VIP open bar). 21+. 7pm-1am. 1625 Post St. www.CosplaySF.com
The Dancing Dead @ Ruby Sky
Halloween club night with performers playing zombies, plus Cash Cash playing electro grooves, with M3RC. $30-$55. 9pm-3am. 420 Mason St. at Geary. 693-0777. www.rubyskye.com
Demons and Angels @ Club 21, Oakland?
The Oakland nightclub continues its 22nd-year anniversary with Hip Hop, Top 40, and Latin music, gogo dancers and special guest DJs. Enjoy a big costume contest, lots of hot gogo guys and gals, and drink specials. Dancing 9pm-3am. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.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
Halloween @ SF Eagle
Enjoy the extravagantly decorated display of skulls, corn zombies and massive spider webs at the popular leather bar, DJ DAMnation, host Moni Stat and a cash prize costume contest. 9pm-2am. On display thru November. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Halloween Bash @ Dirty Habits
Enjoy an upscale dinner, house-made punch and a costume competition. $125. 7pm-11pm. 12 4th St., fifth floor, Hotel Palomar. 348-1555. www.dirtyhabitsf.com
Halloween Party @ Lexington Club
The popular lesbian bar goes all out with a costume contest, DJs Ponymane, Cameltoe and Blackblood. Cash prizes in the costume contest. No cover. 9pm-2am. 3464 19th St. www.lexingtonclub.com
Happy Friday @ Midnight Sun
The popular video bar ends each work 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
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
Spooktacular Howloween @ Balancoire
Dance party and drag show hosted by Galilea, with Angie Myma, Tiger Lily and Pat N Leather, with DJ Jack Rojo. No cover. 9pm-2am. 2565 Mission st. 920-0577. www.balancoiresf.com
Sugar @ The Cafe
The Castro dance nightclub's Halloween costume party. 9pm-2am. 2069 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Trannyshack Halloween @ Beatbox
Heklina and Peaches Christ join forces for another hilarious horror-ific Halloween drag show and dance party; DJ MC2, a costume contest, and acts by Fade Dra, Raya Light, Fauxnique, Cookie Dough, Rusty Hips, Clammy Faye, Bea Dazzler, Fruit Bomb, Exhibit Q, Dina Isis, Roxy-Cotten Candy, Precious Moments, Cousin Wonderlette, Rice Rockettes. $20. 9pm-2am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com
Twisted of Oz @ SupperClub
This Wizard of Oz-themed party at the dinner club includes live character performances, a decoration overload and a costume patron runway. $99-$600 (VIP 4-person table). 9pm2am. 657 Harrison St. 348-0900. www.supperclub-sf.com
Saturday, Nov. 1
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
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
Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
Celebrate eleven 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
Cabaret Showcase @ Hotel Rex
Jill Gould, Joana Gray and Shannon Wolfe perform cabaret classics, with pianist G. Scott Lacy. $15-$25. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.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 Devil Made Me Do It @ El Rio
Beth Dean's 4th annual night of drag, devils and dancing, with a horny costume theme and contest, monster mash-up music, gogo guys and gals and sextacular oldie grooves. $6-$10. 10pm-2am. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Go Bang! @ The Stud
Sergio Fedasz and Steve Fabus' popular disco retro groove night does an I-Beam tribute night, with guest DJ Lester Temple. $7. 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.gobangsf.com www.studsf.com
I Got Rhythm @ Martuni's
Karen Hirst, Roberta Drake and Tom Shaw play a set of favorites by the brothers Gershwin, and other jazz classics, plus a few audience sing-alongs. $10. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.TomShawTrio.com
The Stone Foxes @ the Chapel
SF surf-rock-punk band performs in a 3-week residency (also Nov 8 & 15). Luke Sweeney and strange Vine also play. $17-$20. 777 Valencia St. www.TheStoneFoxes.com www.thechapelsf.com
Sunday, Nov. 2
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
Big Top @ Beaux
Joshua J.'s homo disco circus night returns, now weekly, with guest DJs and performers, hotty gogo guys and drink specials. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.BeauxSF.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
Cabaret Showcase Showdown @ Martuni's
The talented line-up of singers compete for Best Comedic Singer, with guest judge Carly Ozard (a former grand prize winner, now performing regularly in NYC). Hosts Katya Smirnoff-Skyy and Joe Wicht. $7. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. 241-0205.
Cameron Esposito @ The Independent
The lesbian comic with a biting wit performs live. $18. 21+. 8pm. 628 Divisadero St. www.theindependentsf.com www.cameronesposito.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
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
TDoR Benefit @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Drag show and buffet benefit to support Transgender Day of Remembrance, with MCs Aja Monet and Felicia Flames, raffle, gift cards, food at 4pm, show at 5pm. 133 Turk St. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Monday, Nov. 3
The Black Keys @ Oracle Arena, Oakland
Grammy-winning amazing rock-blues duo performs. Jake Bugg opens. $40-$80. 8pm. 7000 Coliseum way. (800) 745-3000. www.oraclearena.com
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
Underwear Night @ 440
Strip down to your skivvies at popular men's night. 9pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com
Tuesday, Nov. 4
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
Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's
Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. Nov. 4: Jason Stuart headlines. 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 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 while onstage strippers entertain. $20 includes refreshments. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Piano Bar @ Beaux
Singer extraordinaire Jason Brock hosts the 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
Wednesday, Nov. 5
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
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
Good Times @ Bench and Bar, Oakland
Olga T and Shugga Shay's weekly queer women and men's R&B hip hop and soul night. No cover. 8pm-2am. 510 17th St. www.bench-and-bar.com
Hella Gay Comedy Festival @ Various Venues
This five-day festival of jokes features dozens of LGBT and queer-friendly comics at several venues in SF and Oakland. See story in this section. Thru Nov. 9. www.hellagaycomedy.weebly.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
Open Mic/Comedy @ SF Eagle
Kollin Holts hosts the new weekly comedy and open mic talent night. 6pm-8pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Planet Booty @ The Independent
The Oakland fun funk band performs on a bill with Wallpaper. $15-$17. 8pm. 21+. 628 Divisadero St. www.theindependentsf.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
Trivia Night @ Harvey's
BeBe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly night of trivia quizzes and fun and prizes; no cover. Oct. 8 is a special birthday party for gay rights activist Cleve Jones. 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, Nov. 6
Bike Thief @ Neck of the Woods
Folk-arty Portland band performs as part of their U.S. tour. Edwards Crossing headlines, Le Fomo also plays. $8. 8:30pm. 406 Clement St. 387-6343. www.neckofthewoodssf.com
Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the weekly 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
Funny Fun @ Club 21, Oakland
New LGBT comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. Oct. 30: Thai Rivera. $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
Magic Parlor @ Chancellor Hotel
Whimsical Belle Epoque-style sketch and magic show that also includes historical San Francisco stories, is now in its third year; 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. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
The themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun. Nov. 6: Bio-techno night, with living roof tours, artist Walter Kitundu, and Bearracuda DJs. $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
Pussy Party @ Beaux
Women's happy hour, with all-women music and live performances, 2 for 1 drinks, and no cover. 5pm-9am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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
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