Hot and celebratory events fill our week, including the surprisingly busy Wednesday night, April 1; no fooling! Saturday night's particularly event-worthy. The week's rounded off with our fifth annual Besties party at Oasis on April 2. You, our dear readers, picked the best people, places, food, clubs and more in 80-plus categories. Come celebrate with finalists, fans and winners! See the April 2 listing for details.
Thursday, March 26
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
The Chew Toys @ SF Eagle
LA's premiere queercore band pops up for a stop along their West Coast tour. Also, the Birth Defects and another band TBA. $5. 9pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Circle Jerk With a Porn Star @ Nob Hill Theatre
Muscled porn stud Hans Berlin leads the interactive downstairs fun at the famed strip joint. (He's onstage Mar. 27 & 2). $15. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. www.thenobhilltheatre.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
LGBT comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. $10. 8pm. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Game Night @ Brewcade
The arcade beer bar presents Ruhstaller Brewing and special beers. 6pm. 2200 Market St. www.brewcadesf.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
Karaoke Night @ Club BnB, Oakland
Sing your heart out at the free lively night. 8pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Leslie Jordan @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The diminutive gay actor with a big talent returns with his new one-man show, Say Cheese! My Life in Front of the Camera. $35-$50. ($20 food/beverage minimum) 8pm. Mar. 27 at 8pm. Mar. 28 at 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. at Powell. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.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
The dearly missed Cookie Dough's weekly drag show continues, with gogo guys and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
My So-Called Night @ Beaux
Carnie Asada hosts a new weekly '90s-themed video, dancin', drinkin' night, with VJs Jorge Terez. 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. March 26: Robot Nightlife, with Beach Fossils performing, DJ Avalon Emerson, 3D printing samples, an R2D2 replica and more robot fun. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
Robin Cloud @ Oasis
The stand-up comic is joined by Jerri Beige. $12. 9:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Sex & the City Live @ Oasis
The drag parody of the Manhattan gal pal TV show returns. $25-$30 and up. 7pm. Thu-Sat. Thru Mar. 28. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Thirsty Thursdays @ The Cafe
Drink specials, Top 40, gogo studs and no cover. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Disco guru DJ Bus Station John spins grooves at the intimate retro music night. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.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, March 27
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
Boy Bar @ The Cafe
Gus Presents' weekly dance night, with DJ Kid Sysko, hotty gogos and $2 beer (before 10pm). 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Club Papi @ Oasis
The famed Latin dance and drag night has moved to 4th Fridays at the new SoMa club; with hot gogo guys, and drag acts by Jessica Wild, Yara Sofia, and Lineysha Sparx. $12. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. class=cfphone> 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Friday Night @ de Young Museum
Nightlife events at the museum take on different themes, cash bar and live entertainment. $5-$16. 5:30pm-9pm. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. www.deyoung.famsf.org
Hans Berlin @ Nob Hill Theatre
The big muscled porn stud performs onstage. $25. Solo 8pm, sex shows with Tyler Rush at 10pm. Also Mar. 28. 729 Bush St. at Powell. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Happy Friday @ Midnight Sun
The popular video bar ends each work week with gogo guys (starting at 9pm) and drink specials. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
It Takes Two @ Hotel Rex
Society Cabaret presents Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia's duo cabaret show. $25-$45. Cocktails and small plates available. 8pm. Also Mar. 28, 8pm. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com
Jennifer Coolidge @ Cobb's Comedy Club
The vivacious TV and film actress (2 Broke Girls, Best in Show) performs her stand-up act. $30-$45. 8pm & 10:15pm. Also Mar. 28, 7:30pm & 9:45pm. Mar. 29, 7:30pm. 915 Columbus Ave. 928-4320. www.cobbscomedyclub.com
Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
The festive gogo-filled dance club, with host Lulu, features Latin pop dance hits with DJs Speedy Douglas Romero and Fabricio; no cover before 10pm. Enjoy the club's new third dance floor. Mar. 27: Selena Quintanilla performs live. $6-$12. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Manimal @ Beaux
Gogo-tastic dance night starts off your weekend. $5. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Midnight Show @ Divas
Weekly drag shows at the last transgender-friendly bar in the Polk; with hosts Victoria Secret, Alexis Miranda and several performers. Also Saturdays. $10. 11pm. 1081 Polk St. www.divassf.com
Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio
The saucy women's burlesque revue's weekly weekend show; different musical guests each week. $10. 7:30pm. 3158 Mission St. 672-4735. Also Wed nights at Oasis. www.redhotsburlesque.com www.elriosf.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
The Soiled Dove @ Inner Mission
An immersive, circus-infused culinary extravaganza set in San Francisco's notorious Barbary Coast red light district, with aerial performances, live music and a four-course dinner. 21+. $120. Fri & Sat 8pm. Thru April 4. 633 Florida St. 310-9238. www.TheSoiledDove.com
Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Saturday, March 28
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
Big Gay Wine Train @ Napa Valley Wine Train
Meet and taste wines by LGBT winemakers paired with a special gourmet menu aboard the Big Gay Wine Train, produced by Out in the Vineyard. $185 Gourmet Express Car; $215 VIP Vista Dome Car. 5:30-9:30pm. 1275 McKinstry St., Napa. (707) 253-2111. www.outinthevineyard.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 @ Club BNB, Oakland
Get groovin' at the weekly hip hop and R&B night at their new location. $8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Cocktailgate @ Truck
Suppositori Spelling's wacky weekly drag show at the cute lil gay bar. 10pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St. 571-0925. www.trucksf.com
Margaret Cho @ SF Eagle
The celebrated irreverent comic's day-long fundraiser helps out the #BeRobinTheMovie fund, with MC La Moni Stat, raffles, and surprise guests. $10. 3pm-12am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night at the fabulous renovated SoMa nightclub; plus DJ Guy Ruben. Mar. 28: TV-themed acts and special guest Margaret Cho! $10-$15. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
ShangriLa @ EndUp
DJ Byron spins at the Varsity-themed dance party for gay Asian guys and their pals; Khmera Rouge hosts, fundraiser for the Bare Chest Calendar. $20. 10pm-3am. 401 6th St. www.shangrilasf.net
Soiree 2015 @ City View Metreon
The LGBT Center's annual gala fundraiser includes a hosted bar, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, live music with soprano Breanna Sinclaire, drag acts VivvyAnne ForeverMORE, Miss Rahni, dancing with DJed grooves by Jaqi Sparro, Bret Bowerman, and CarrieonDisco. $125-$1,000. VIP reception 6pm. party 8pm-12am. 135 4th St. www.SFcenter.org
Sugar @ The Cafe
Dance, drink, cruise at the Castro club. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Sunday, March 29
At the Hop @ Midnight Sun
Crafty Dough and Sugah Betes cohost the new oldies night ('40s-'60s, 4th Sundays), with music and drag acts. 8pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Beer, Booze and Bonnets @ 440
Drink up and raise funds for the AIDS LifeCycle when you buy one of more than 70 beautiful easter bonnets! 12pm-4pm. 440 Castro St. www.the440.com
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
Big Top @ Beaux
Joshua J.'s homo disco circus night, 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
Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
Enjoy a bonus fifth Sunday edition of DJ Bus Station John's disco dance party that follows the popular beer bust. $5. 7pm-12pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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
Investiture 2015 @ Oasis
The Imperial Court of Kourage, Klass, Leather & Lace - Empress Khmera Rouge, Emperor Kevin Lisle, and Prince Salvador Tovar & Princess Jenny Twoblocksaway present a fun yet formal-wear party for the newly elected royalty. $20. 5pm-9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.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
Soko @ Rickshaw Stop
The French singer-songwriter known for wild stage antics and great vocals, stops by on her U.S. tour. The Tambo Rays and El Terrible open. $15. 8pm. 155 Fell St. at Van Ness. www.rickshawstop.com
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
Dance it up at the popular twice-weekly country-western dance night that includes line-dancing, two-stepping and lessons. $5. 5pm-10:30pm. Also Thursdays 6:30pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. at Industrial. www.sundancesaloon.org
Sunday Brunch, Xtravaganza @ Balancoire
Weekly live music shows with host Galilea and various acts, along with brunch, mimosas, champagne and more, at the stylish nightclub and restaurant; shows at 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:45pm. After that, T-Dance drag shows at 7pm, 10pm and 11pm. 2565 Mission St. at 21st. 920-0577. www.balancoiresf.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
Monday, March 30
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, 2014's last of the year. 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
Mash Up Mondays @ Club BnB, Oakland
Weekly Karaoke and open mic night; RuPaul's Drag Race screenings, too. 9pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Monday Musicals @ The Edge
Sing along at the popular musical theatre night; also Wednesdays. 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 4149 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
Opulence @ Beaux
New weekly dance night, with Jocques, DJs Tori, Twistmix and Andre. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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 the popular men's night. 9pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com
Tuesday, March 31
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
Broncho @ Independent
Jamming fuzz-pop-rock band performs; Wyatt Blair and The Morons also play. $12-$15. 8pm. 628 Divisiadero St. 771-1421. www.theindependentsf.com
Cock Shot @ Beaux
Shot specials and adult Bingo games, with DJs Chad Bays and Riley Patrick, at the new weekly night. No cover. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
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 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
Mini Supreme @ Oasis
Enjoy a screening of Michael Phillis' hilarious toddler pageant parody film, plus a live Full Glitz Drag Pageant, with Matthew Martin, Migitte Nielsen, Chaka Corn and others. $8-$40 (includes DVD). 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Strip down with the strippers at the cruisy adult theatre and arcade; free beverages. $20. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Retro Night @ 440 Castro
Jim Hopkins plays classic pop oldies, with vintage music videos. 9pm-2am. 44 Castro St. www.the440.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
TV on the Radio @ Fox Theatre, Oakland
The amazing rock-pop-soul band performs. Nostalghia opens. $37.50. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave. (510) 302-2250. www.thefoxoakland.com
Una Noche @ Club BnB, Oakland
Vicky Jimenez' drag show and contest; Latin music all night. 9pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Underwear Night @ Club OMG
Weekly underwear night includes free clothes check, and drink specials; different hosts each week. $3. 10pm-2am. Preceded by Open Mic Comedy, 7pm, no cover. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Wednesday, April 1
Booty Call @ QBar
Juanita More! and her weekly intimate dance party. $10-$15. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.com
Bondage a GoGo @ Cat Club
The (mostly straight) kinky weekly dance night, where fetish gear is welcome; DJs Damon and Tomas Diablo play electro, goth, industrial, etc. 9:30pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom St. www.bondage-a-go-go.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
B.P.M. @ Club BnB, Oakland
Olga T and Shugga Shay's weekly queer women and men's R&B hip hop and soul night, at the club's new location. No cover. 8pm-2am. 2120 Broadway, Oakland. www.bench-and-bar.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
Nadya Ginsburg @ Oasis
The comic performer's Madonnalogues skewers celebrities galore. $20. 7:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Open Mic/Comedy @ SF Eagle
Kollin Holts hosts the weekly comedy and open mic talent night. 6pm-8pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Pussy Party @ Beaux
Weekly 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
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 @ Oasis
The saucy women's burlesque revue has moved to the new SoMa nightclub; different musical guests each week. $10-$20. Wednesdays at 8:30pm-11:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Russ Lorenson @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The dapper cabaret singer performs A Little Traveling Music, a night of classic songs about life on the road. $20-$35. 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. at Powell. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.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. 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, April 2
Besties @ Oasis
The Bay Area Reporter's fifth annual readers poll winners in 80-plus categories are feted at the early evening party, with complimentary Trumer Pils beer and specialty cocktails, food and cake, performances by Marga Gomez, Veronica Klaus and Whoa Nellies, DJ Mark O'Brien (Polyglamorous) and MC Queen Cougar. 6pm-8:30pm. No cover. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com RSVP on Facebook
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 (with a contest at midnight), and dance beats spun by DJ DAMnation. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Funny Fun @ Club 21, Oakland
Weekly LGBT and straight 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
In Living Color @ Oasis
Honey Mahogany and Dulce De Leche's new live cabaret show. $15. 9:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com
Karaoke Night @ Club BnB, Oakland
Sing your heart out at the free lively night. 8pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Karaoke Night @ Club OMG
Dana leads the weekly amateur singing night. 8pm. No cover. 43 6th St. 896-6473. www.clubomgsf.com
The Monster Show @ The Edge
The dearly missed Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.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
Sideshow Science @ Exploratorium
The monthly After Dark program shares the museum exhibits, with cocktails, demos and nightlife fun for adults. $10-$15. 6pm-10pm. Pier 15 at Embarcadero. www.exploratorium.org
Thirsty Thursdays @ The Cafe
Drink specials, Top 40, gogo studs and no cover 2for 1 cocktails til 10:30pm. 2369 Market St. 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
Enjoy retro disco tunes and a fun diverse crowd, each Thursday, with DJ Bus Station John. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Whoa Nellies @ SF Eagle
The rockin's retro fun band, including veteran musicians Peter Fogel and Leigh Crowe, perform at the famed leather bar's music night. $8. 9:30pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
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