Love is in the air. You might want to wear a face mask, as pre-Valentine's Day events will either welcome your romantic coupledom, or assure your perpetual singularity as a good thing. Either way, get out and love the nightlife. Several quite rocking bands of various genres may woo the hardcore Cupid in you.
Thursday, Feb. 6
Comedy Thursdays @ Esta Noche
The revamped weekly LGBT- and queer-friendly comedy night at the Mission club is hosted by various comics (1st Thu, Natasha Muse; 2nd Thu, Emily Van Dyke; 3rd Thu Eloisa Bravo and Kimberly Rose; 4th Thu Johan Miranda). No cover; one-drink min. 8pm. 307916th St. www.comedybodega.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
Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy cheap/free 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
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
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
Marcus Shelby Orchestra @ Yoshi's
Enjoy a special Black History Month concert with the bassist-composer's big band orchestra, and guest vocalist Miss Faye Carol. $20-$58 (with dinner). 8pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.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
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 Caf�
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
Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
The weekly live rock shows have returned. 9pm-ish. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Retro disco tunes and a fun diverse crowd, each Thursday. $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.powerhouse-sf.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, Feb. 7
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
Fedorable @ El Rio
Free weekly queer dance party, with gogos, prizes, old groovy tunes, cheap cocktails. 9pm-2am. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
Go-Beaux @ Beaux
Gogo-tastic weekly night at the new Castro club. Bring your dollahs, 'cause they'll make you holla. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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
Hard @ Qbar
DJ Haute Toddy spins electro beats; cute gogo guys shake it. $3. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com
House of Floyd @ Yoshi's
The acclaimed Pink Floyd cover band performs the entire album Pulse; part 1 at 8pm ($24) and part 2 at 10pm ($18). $35 two-show pass. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.com
Imbibe @ Mission Branch Library
Friends of the SF Public Library present the annual love-filled event, with beer, wine, cocktails, food, dancing to Bill Belasco & Aguibella All-Star Latin Band, plus Valentine's card-making. $40 (free for Friends of the Library members). 7pm-10pm. 300 Bartlett St. www.friendssfpl.org
Josh Klipp and The Klipptones @ Palace Hotel
The local jazz crooner and his band perform weekly shows at the hotel's lounge, which draws a growing swing-dance audience. 7pm-11pm. 2 New Montgomery. www.joshklipp.com
Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
Eight bars, more dance floors, and a smoking lounge; the largest gay Latin dance night in the Bay Area. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm. Dancing 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Picante @ Esta Noche
Weekly show with drag queens and the Picante Boys; hosted by Lulu Ramirez; DJ Marco. 9pm-2am. 3079 16th St. 841-5748. www.jceventssf.com
Shit & Champagne @ Rebel
D'Arcy Drollinger's "whitesploitation" drag satire musical play kicks up the laughs; also starring Matthew Martin. $20-$25. Fri & Sat, 8pm. Extended thru March 1. 1772 Market St. at Octavia. www.shitandchampagne.eventbrite.com
Some Thing
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Saturday, Feb. 8
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
Bibi SF @ Caf� Flore
The queer Middle Eastern and North African social night at the popular caf�. No cover. 8pm-11pm. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com
Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
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
The Cold and Lovely @ El Rio
The new LA-based band, comprised of members of The Weepies, Smashing Pumpkins and Hole, perform music from their EP Ellis Bell at the fun Mission nightclub. Here Come the Saviors headlines. 3158 Mission st. 282-3325. www.thecoldandlovely.com www.elriosf.com
Club Rimshot @ Bench and Bar, Oakland
Weekly hip hop and R&B night. $8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 510 17th St. www.bench-and-bar.com
Duncan Sheik @ Yoshi's
The Grammy and Tony-winning musician-composer performs his own original music from his albums, including '80s covers, and songs from his musical Spring Awakening and even, perhaps his latest, the musical adaptation of American Psycho. $21-$34. 8pm & 10pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.com
John Bucchino @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Singer-songwriter, whose music has been performed by Liza Minnelli, Patti LuPone, Nathan Gunn and many others, performs his popular hits with guest singers Nanci Zopii and Maggie Hollinbeck. $25-$35. 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. No cover. 7pm-10pm. 394-1111. www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.aspx
Tenacious 2014 @ Beatbox
SF Rubber Men of San Francisco's afternoon dance party and fashion show includes stylish fetish gear, Suppositori Spelling, cohosts Dr. Tim Selig (SF Gay Men's Chorus) and Clammy Faye. 3pm-7pm. 314 11th St. www.rmsf.org www.beatboxsf.com
Wine & Chocolate Weekend @ Madera Wine Trail
Enjoy sweets and the grape nectar in a tasting tour of several Sonoma wineries. $25-$30. www.maderawinetrail.com
Writers With Drinks @ The Make Out Room
The monthly boozy literary event this time includes local and visiting authors sharing odd tales and excerpts. $5-$10. 7:30pm. 3225 22nd St. 647-2888. www.makeoutroom.com
Sunday, Feb. 9
Ana Popovic @ Yoshi's
The award-winning blues/funk singer-guitarist performs. $24-$28. 7pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.com
Battle of the Seasons @ Regency Ballroom
RuPaul's Drag Race contestants from several seasons (Sharon Needles, Alaska Thunderfuck, Pandora Boxx, Ivy Winters, Carman Carrera and others) perform in over-the-top routines. $30-$60. 9pm. 1300 Van Ness Ave. 673-5716. www.theregencyballroom.com
Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The classic leather bar's most popular Sunday daytime event in town draws the menfolk. 3pm-6pm (Also now open daily 11am-2am). 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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
Cocktailgate @ Truck
Suppositori Spelling's wild weekly drag show night. $3. 10pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.com
Dragula @ SF Eagle
The Boulet Brothers and Heklina present a local edition of the LA wild drag-vampire show, with exorsisters Laganja Estranja, Grace Towers, Saint Peter D'Vil, Ridge Gallagher and others. $200 prize to the most dragulastic queen. Men's Club Soundsystem spin tunes. $10. 10pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.trannyshack.com 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
Gay Vanity Fair @ Bently Reserve
See and meet dozens of LGBT and gay-friendly wedding planners, event producers, caterers, clothiers, jewelers and providers of other services for nuptuals at a lavish afternoon event. $25-$30. 11am-4pm. 301 Battery St. at Sacramento. www.gayvanityfair.com
GlamaZone @ The Caf�
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-6pm. 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
Love Bites @ Martuni's
The Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco performs their annual witty anti-Valentine's Day cabaret concert. $10. 4pm. Also Feb 10, 7:30pm. 4 Valencia St. 779-LGBT. www.lgcsf.org
Pop! @ Martuni's
Joe Wicht hosts a new showcase of talented local singers performing pop hits in their own style, including Essie Hyun, Jesse Cortez, Alexander Concas, Gilbert Beltran and pianist Katy Stephan. $7. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. 241-0205.
Resilient @ OMG
New monthly dance/social event by and for HIV+ guys and allies. DJ Paul Goodyear will be in the club and playing some amazing music for the launch of this event. Second Sundays at 5pm. No cover. 43 Sixth Street. www.clubomgsf.com www.facebook.com/ResilientSF
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
SF Fog Rugby Bachelor Auction @ Lone Star Saloon
The tournament-winning ruggers offer up 16 of their very athletic players for bids on dates. Proceeds benefit their trip to Sydney for the annual Bingham Cup tournament. 4pm-8pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.sffog.org www.lonestarsf.com www.facebook.com/events/330656777076792/
Sundance Saloon Sweethearts' Ball @ Space 550
The popular country western LGBT dance night celebrates Valentine's Day with the annual underwear dance party for couples and singles (free coat/clothes check!). Enjoy fun foot-stomping two-stepping and line-dancing. $5. 5pm-10:30pm with lessons from 5:30-7:15 pm. Also Thursdays (regular dress code). 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
Monday, Feb. 10
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
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
LOL @ OMG
The intimate mid-Market nightclub celebrates its first anniversary with a night of comedy, with stand-up performers Valerie Branch, Tuesday Thomas, Andrew Orolfo, Sandra Risser, Steve Lee, and Donald Lacy. 7pm-10pm. 43 6th St. 89-OMGSF. www.clubomgsf.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
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
Tuesday, Feb. 11
13 Licks @ Q Bar
Weekly women's night at the stylish intimate bar. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.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
Equality Awards Kickoff Party @ Jones
Equality California cohosts Suzy Jones and Bevan Dufty, along with EQCA's Executive Director John O'Connor, welcome supporters to a cocktail fundraiser for their annual gala (April 12 at the Palace Hotel). Donations. 6pm-8pm. 620 Jones St. (323) 848-9801. www.620-Jones.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
Ink & Metal @ Powerhouse
Show off your tattoos and piercings at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.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
Tommy Igoe Band @ Yoshi's
The accomplished percussionist and his band performs with eleven-time Grammy-winning vocalist Tony Lindsay of Santana. $22. 8pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.com
Torch @ Martuni's
Veronica Klaus hosts the weekly night of cabaret, jazz and blues music, with Tammy L. Hall and special guests. $15. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.facebook.com/veronica.klaus
Trivia Night @ Hi Tops
Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Whoa Nellies @ Martuni's
Our favorite local retro pop band share a concert of pre-Valentine's Day love songs from the 1960s and early '70s. $5. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Biffy Clyro @ Great American Music Hall
The alt-rocking Scottish band performs in a stop on their international tour. Morning Parade opens. $20-$45 (with dinner). 9pm. 859 O'Farrell St. 885-0750. www.slimspresents.com
Bottoms Up Bingo @ Hi Tops
Play board games and win offbeat prizes at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Broadway Bingo @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Joe Wicht and Katya Smirnoff-Skyy cohost the weekly fun musical theatre trivia sing-along night. Pull up a comfy chair or sofa, enjoy a cocktail or three, and test your Broadway knowledge. Kanpai Lounge, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. No cover. 7pm-10pm. 394-1111. www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.aspx
Dream Queens Revue @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
San Francisco's classic monthly drag show features Collette LeGrande, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Kipper, and Joie de Vivre. No cover. 9:30-11:30pm. 133 Turk St. 441-2922. www.dreamqueensrevue.com
Junior Brown @ Yoshi's
Country singer-songwriter and Guit-Steel master performs. $26-$30. 8pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.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
Octopalooza @ Aquarium of the Bay
Enjoy all kinds of brews while enjoying aquatic life exhibits, squid dissections (!!), 4 drink tickets, a silent disco, snacks, and souvnier steel cups (for the first 75 patrons) at this SF Beer Week night. $35. 6:30-9:30pm. The Embarcadero at Beach St. www.aquariumofthebay.org
Queer Salsa @ Beatbox
Weekly Latin partner dance night. 8pm-1am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com
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
Rookie's Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Watch competitors vye for a $200 first prize in stripping, or sign up yourself by 8pm. The audience picks the winner. $20 includes refreshments. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
So You Think You Can Gogo? @ Toad Hall
New 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
Spider Heart @ The New Parish, Oakland
The ultra-rockin' Oakland band performs with headliners The Surgeon Generals, plus Moon Fox and Blue Oaks. $7-$10. 8pm. 579 18th St. (510) 444-7474. www.thenewparish.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
Thursday, Feb. 13
Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy cheap/free 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
Joe Gore @ El Rio
The super-talented guitarist, who's accompanied Tom Waits, Tracy Chapman, Courtney Love and many others, performs at the monthly Strung Out solo series. 7pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.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
My Sucky Valentine @ Feyboy Mansion
Enjoy an alternative anti-romance yet sexy night with Fey Boy Collective and their friends. Events through Sunday. For info, dates and times, visit: www.feyboy.com
Pan Dulce @ The Caf�
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
Paula West @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The renowned Bay Area jazz vocalist performs an all-new show with her four-piece band in a special four-week residency at the elegant nightclub. $35-$50; $20 food/beverage min. Thu 8pm, Fri 7pm & 9:30pm, Sat & Sun 7pm. Thru March 9. Hotel Nikko lobby, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.feinsteinssf.com
Underwear Party @ Powerhouse
Strip down to your skivvies at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.com
VIP @ Club 21, Oakland
Hip-hop, Top 40, and sexy Latin music; gogo dancers, appetizers, and special guests. No cover before 11pm and just $5 afterward. Dancing 9pm-3am. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
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