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Thursday, May 8

Art Auction @ White Walls Gallery

Hospitality House's annual fundraiser includes an eclectic art auction of works by dozens of local artists; enjoy vodka cocktails, beer, wine drinks and hors d'oeuvres. $40-$50. 6pm-10pm. 886 Geary St. 749-2184. www.hospitalityhouse.org/auction2014.htm

Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Fox Theatre, Oakland

The popular psych band performs classics and songs from their new CD Revelation, at the beautiful East Bay theatre. Joel Gion & the Primary Colors open. $30-$45. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.brianjonestownmassacre.com www.thefoxoakland.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

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic @ Yoshi's

The innovators of funk music perform in a concert with an open dance floor. $40-$44. Thu-Sat 8pm. Also Fri & Sat 10pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.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

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

The Klipptones @ Cigar Bar

Joshua Klipp and his jazz band perform at the cigar grill and bar to perform some "smokin'" swing music; perfect for dancing. No cover. 8pm-11pm. 850 Montgomery St. www.cigarbarandgrill.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

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

The museum's weekly cocktail parties continue, this week with Dam-Funk, LA's "Ambassador of Boogie Funk," who'll christen the NightLife LIVE outdoor stage for an unforgettable show guaranteed to bring out the boogie in us all. A pioneer of the electro-funk renaissance, his soulful sounds recall funk-laden styles of the early 80's; soul duo Myron & E open; 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

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

Pearls Over Shanghai @ The Hypnodrome

Thrillpeddlers' hilarious Cockettes revival returns, with new choreography, costumes and cast members. $30-$35. Thu-Sat 8pm. Thru May 31. 575 10th St. (800) 838-3006. www.thrillpeddlers.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; 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.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

Wesla Whitfield @ Feinstein's at the Nikko

The veteran cabaret singer, beloved for her jazz interpretations, is accompanied by her husband Mike Greensill. $30-$45. 8pm. Also May 9, 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com

Friday, May 9

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

Cirque de l'Arc @ The Arc San Francisco

The festive annual fundraiser for The Arc's anti-bullying programs and mentors program for developmentally different folks include performances by drag stars Galilea, Mercedez Munro, Donna Sachet, Alexis Miranda, Cockatelia, Rahni, the SF Gay Men's Chorus Arc Superstars, and DJ Page Hodel. $75-$200 and up. 6pm-10:30pm. 1500 Howard St. www.arccirque2014.eventbrite.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

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

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

Landon Conrad @ Nob Hill Theatre

The blond muscled porn stud performs live at 8pm and 10pm. Also May 10, with previews of Dominic Ford films hosted by Michael Brandon. $25. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland

Special Cinco de Mayo parties through the weekend include a show with El Simbolo Y Violeta. Drag show Monday May 5. Enjoy eight bars, more dance floors, and a smoking lounge at the largest gay Latin dance night in the Bay Area. March 21, Valentino's birthday bash. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm. Dancing 9pm-4am. 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

Rachelle Ferrell @ Yoshi's, Oakland

The talented jazz-pop-gospel singer and pianist performs with her band. $29-$79 (with dinner). 7pm & 9pm. 5120 Embaracadero Jack London Square. (510) 238-9200. (Also May 10; and, May at Yoshi's SF, 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600.) www.yoshis.com

SF Ballet Nite Out @ War Memorial Opera House

Enjoy the San Francisco Ballet's program 8, Jerome Robbins' Glass Pieces (set to three works by Philip Glass), and George Balanchine's Agon and Brahms-Schoenberg Quartet, followed by a champagne and wine reception in the theatre's mezzanine with some of the company dancers. $25-$189. 8pm. 201 Van Ness Ave. 865-2000. www.sfballet.org/NiteOut

Some Thing

Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Themed Nights @ The Brig

If you're looking for a new sexual adventure, check out this new space. Weekend events take place Fridays through Mondays, and the intimate venue with a jail theme offers slings, tables and various spaces for erotic play. Sat-Mon, above PopSex960 at 962 Folsom St. at 6th St. www.BrigSF.com

Saturday, May 10

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

Bleaux @ Beaux

Haute Toddy and Lindsay Slowhands' twerky poppy fun night at the stylish Castro bar-nightclub. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge

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

Weekly hip hop and R&B night. $8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 510 17th St. www.bench-and-bar.com

Frolic @ The Stud

The fursuit Furries invade again (2nd Saturdays), with frolicsome fun; DJ Neonbunny Lapine, guest DJs SmashWolf, B2B, and Shiranui. $5-$10. 8pm-1am. 399 9th St. www.frolicparty.com www.studsf.com

Industry @ Beatbox

Brazil's Gustavo Scorpio and SF's Jamie J Sancez spin tunes at the popular dance night. $20-$30. 10pm-4am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Jackie Beat @ Rebel

The irreverently hilarious drag talent performs her new act, "If You See Something, Say Something!" $25-$30. 7pm & 10pm. 1760 Market St. www.brownpapertickets.com

Kim Nalley @ Feinstein's at the Nikko

The popular blues and jazz vocalist pops in for one night show at the elegant cabaret/nightclub. $30-$45. 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com

Muscle Motion @ Powerhouse

Celebrate Mr. IML Andy Cross and DJ Juan Garcia's birthdays at this retro aerobic Chippen-dudes costume and sex-ercise party. Headbands! Short shorts! Leg warmers! 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.com

Serial Mom @ Castro Theatre

Peaches Christ hosts a night of drag and movie fun, with a screening of the John Waters comedy, Q&A with actress Ricki Lake, and a drag parody "Serial Queen" with D'Arcy Drollinger. $15-$45. 8pm. 429 Castro St. www.peacheschrist.com

ShangriLa @ The EndUp

Aloha party and fundraiser for one of the AIDS LifeCycle riding teams takes on a Hawaiian theme. DJ Christopher B. Host Jezebel Patel. Performance by The Fast and the Foggy. Free before 11pm-$20. 9pm-4am. 401 6th St. www.theendup.com

Sunday, May 11

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

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

Fruit Cocktail @ Bench and Bar, Oakland

Fourth edition of the roving LGBT night, with David Bu Hau and Mr. Brandon. 9pm-1:30am. 520 7th St., Oakland www.fruitcocktailevents.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

Mr & Ms SF Sober Leather @ Beatbox

Michael Brandon hosts a fundraiser T-dance for the sober leather contest, with DJ Guber, demos by Mark Sade and Knotty Brent, songs by Raquela; auction items, raffle prizes massages and prizes. $10. 2pm-5pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Rachelle Ferrell @ Yoshi's

The talented jazz-pop-gospel singer and pianist performs with her band. $29-$79 (with dinner). 7pm & 9pm. (Also at Yoshi's Oakland May 9 & 10).1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.com

Resilient @ Club OMG

The free monthly dance and social event for HIV-positive men and their allies. No cover. 5pm-9pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.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

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

Monday, May 12

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 Caf�

Mahlae Balenciaga and DJ Kidd Sysko's weekly drag and dance night. May 12: Mimi Immfurst (RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3), Carnie Asada, Nikki Ferrari, and Chestie McFearson. 9pm-1am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.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, with a RuPaul's Drag Race viewing as well. 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

Perfect Day @ Feinstein's at the Nikko

Sean Ray and friends' annual cabaret to fight AIDS raises funds for the SF AIDS LifeCycle, with musical theatre classics and comedy song stylings by Jeanne Batacan-Harper, Leanne Borghesi, Wade Marshal Crosson, Beth Elliott, William Giammona, Jorge R. Hernandez, Melissa O'Keefe, Sean Ray, Pia Trinidad-Sprague, Steve Valdez and Thena Yacap-Zaragoza. $35-$50 (champagne reception and VIP seating). 8pm. Hotel Nikko lobby, 222 Mason St. www.ticketweb.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

Shant�, You Stay @ Toad Hall

BeBe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly viewing party of RuPaul's Drag Race, with a live drag show challenge. 8:30-11:30pm. 4146 18th st. at Castro. www.toadhallbar.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, May 13

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

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

A Great Big World @ Regency Ballroom

The pop duo, whose songs have been featured on Glee, perform live. Greg Holden opens with an acoustic set. $20-$22. 8pm. 1300 Van Ness Ave. 673-5716. www.agreatbigworld.com www.theregencyballroom.com

Indulge @ ODC Theater

The dance venue's annual gala party includes sumptuous food from acclaimed local eateries, and desserts and drinks, with an optional pre-party sit-down dinner, plus auction items and pop-up performances by dancers and musicians. $40-$150. 6pm-8pm dinner; in-theater event 8pm-10pm. 3153 17th St. 863-9834. www.odcdance.org

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

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

Trivia Night @ Hi Tops

Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Wednesday, May 14

Ben Rimalower @ Rebel

The solo comic performs Patti Issues, his autobiographical one-hour show that includes his obsession with Broadway actress-singer Patti LuPone. $20. 7pm & 9pm. 1760 Market St. www.benrimalower.com www.pattiissues.evenbrite.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

Dream Queens @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge

The Tenderloin 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

Gala Vernissage @ The Old Mint

San Francisco Art Institute's annual fundraiser for arts scholarships, features art, food, drinks, and the official preview of Principal , SFAI's 2014 Master of Fine Arts exhibition. Featuring new work by over 80 contemporary artists; see installations in the bank vault, ballrooms, courtyards and other areas of the fascinating historic building. $200 and up. 6pm-10pm. 88 5th St. at Mission. www.sfai.edu/gala

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

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

Competitors sign up by 8pm for a chance to win $200, the nude newbie starts at 9pm. The audience picks the winner; $20 for audience includes refreshments. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Small Business Awards @ Virgil's Sea Room

SF Bay Guardian's cocktail reception for their award-winning local businesses, with cocktail samples and cash bar. 6:30pm. 3152 Mission St. 829-2233. www.virgilssf.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

Underwear Night @ SF Eagle

Strip down to your skivvies at the popular leather bar. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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, May 15

Academy of Friends @ Westin St. Francis Hotel

Check presentation for the beneficiary groups of the Oscar party nonprofit, and announcement of the car-winning raffle prize winner, plus door prize drawings, wines, cocktails and hors d'eouvres. RSVP required. 6:30pm-8:30pm. St. Francis Suite, 335 Powell St. www.academyoffriends.org

Comedy Returns @ El Rio

Karen Ripley headlines the LGBT and gay-friendly diverse comedy night's fifth anniversary show, with Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Eloisa Bravo, Julia Jackson and host Lisa Geduldig. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. (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

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

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

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

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

SF Gay Men's Chorus Fundraiser @ Getty Mansion

Frederica von Stade, Lisa Vroman, Morgan Smith and Jake Heggie perform at this preview of solos and duets by opera superstars, and a preview of the Chorus' upcoming concert opf Heggie's opera For a Look or a Touch, about gay men in the holocaust. Cocktails, food and desserts. $1000 and up. Home of Ann and Gordon Getty, 2880 Broadway St. 865-3650. www.sfgmc.org

Spencer Day @ Feinstein's at the Nikko

The local singer-songwriter-pianist shares new and favorite jazz-infused music, including songs from his new CD, Daybreak. $40-$55. 8pm. Also May 16, 8pm and 17 at 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge

Tenth anniversary of 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

Underwear Party @ Powerhouse

Strip down to your skivvies at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.com

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