Tourists fill the streets, usually in sandals and white socks, walking in the wrong neighborhoods, asking where to find the Golden Gate Bridge. Be nice to our visitors, many from Europe in these summer months. Point them to the nearest fleece jacket sale. Or just get out of town to Guerneville, where bears and drag shows mix like glitter in river silt.
Thursday, July 31
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 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 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
Funny Fun @ Club 21, Oakland
New LGBT comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. $10. 8pm. July 31: Caitlin Gill headlines. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy cheap/free whiskey shots from jock-strapped hotties and sexy sports videos at the popular sports bar. 10pm-2am. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Jay Brannan @ Bottom of the Hill
The talented gay singer-songwriter returns for a night inspiring music. Terra Naomi and Becca Richardson also perform. $14. 9pm. All ages. 1233 17th St. 626-4455. www.jaybrannan.com www.bottomofthehill.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
Lazy Bear Weekend @ Guerneville
The Russian River become filled with gay bears at dance, bar and resort events through the weekend. Thru Aug. 4. www.lazybearweekend.com
Mary Go Round @ Lookout
Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro and Holotta Tymes host the weekly night with DJ Philip Grasso, gogo guys, drink specials, and drag acts. 10pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Magic Parlor @ Chancellor Hotel
Whimsical Belle Epoque-style sketch and magic show that also includes historical San Francisco stories; hosted by Walt Anthony; optional pre-show light dinner and desserts. $40. Thu-Sat 8pm. 433 Powell St. www.SFMagicParlor.com
Melissa Etheridge @ Davies Symphony Hall
The popular out rock-country musician performs favorite songs and music from her new CD This is ME. $15-$65. 8pm. Grove St at Van Ness Ave. 864-6000. www.MelissaEtheridge.com www.sfsymphony.org
The Monster Show @ The Edge
Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys and hilarious fun. July 31: a Baz Lermann Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet and Great Gatsy film song tribute. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
My So-Called Night @ Beaux
Heklina hosts a new weekly '90s-themed video, dancing', drinkin' night, with VJs Jorge Terez and Becky Knox. Get down with your funky bunch, and enjoy 90-cent drinks! '90s-themed attire and costume conest. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Nap's Karaoke @ Virgil's Sea Room
Sing out loud at the weekly least judgmental karaoke in town, hosted by the former owner of the bar. No cover. 9pm. 3152 Mission St. 829-2233. www.virgilssf.com
Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
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
Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band @ The Chapel
The janglin' Delta blues band returns. $12-$15. 9pm. 777 Valencia St. www.bigdamnband.com www.thechapelsf.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
The intimate groovy retro disco night with tunes spun by DJ Bus Station John. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
The weekly live rock shows feature local and touring bands. 9pm-ish. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
VIP @ Club 21, Oakland?
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
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Friday, Aug. 1
Anniversary Party @ Virgil's Sea Room
Enjoy pitchers of margaritas as the Mission bar celebrates one year in its new incarnation; DJs Jamie Jams, Miss Pop, food by Wes Burger. 9pm-2am. 3152 Mission St. 829-2233. www.virgilssf.com
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
Discoteque @ Mighty
Enjoy a night of disco, disco house and classic tracks spun by Steve Fabus, DJ Bus Station John and Anthony Mansfield. 9pm-2:30am. Open bar 9pm-10:30pm. Free before 11:30pm. www.discothequemighty.eventbrite.com class=fsl>
Friday Night @ de Young Museum
Nightlife events at the museum take on different themes. $20-$35. 6pm-8:30pm. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. www.deyoung.famsf.org
Funkatory @ Club OMG
DJs Tweaka Turner and Shawn Perry spin groovy funky sounds, local drag performers offer soulful numbers, and Raquela hosts the Funky Chicken gogo contest ($50 cash prize). 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
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
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy @ New Conservatory Theatre Center
Our favorite exiled Russian royal songstress (aka actor J. Conrad Frank) performs in two special fundraisers for the local acclaimed theatre company. Aug 1, 8pm, $35. Aug. 2, $85 8pm includes light fare, a champgne reception, a live auction and the show. 25 Van Ness Ave., lower level. 871-8972. www.nctcsf.org
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
Tainted Love, Petty Theft, Super Huey @ Bimbos' 365 Club
The three local '80s cover bands perfrom at the North Beach club. $25. 9pm. 1025 Columbus Ave. 474-0365. www.bimbos365club.com
Under the Golden Gate Live @ Kunst-Stoff Arts
Hosts Maria Konner and DJ Dank welcome Kink.com's Sebastian Keys, singer Sara Moore, Paula-Jo Husack, Miss Rahni and others for a live webcast taping of their talk-varietty show. 7pm. 1 Grove St. class=textexposedshow> www.underthegoldengate.com
Saturday, Aug. 2
Baycation @ Oakland Art Galleries
The monthly Art Murmur event expands to a daytime art events, with beer and food for purchase, classic cars on display, leading into the evening with 40-plus participating art galleries. Free/online RSVP. 1pm-5pm. 411 26th St., Oakland. 626-1135. www.oaklandartmurmur.org
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
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
Chaos @ Beatbox
Tristan Jaxx's dance night welcomes DJ Serving Ovahness. $10-$15. 10pm-3am. 314 11th. 500-2675. www.beatboxsf.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
Dusty Rhino @ Mighty
A pre-Burn extravaganza includes DJs from several Burning Man camps: Distrikt, Heart Phoenix, Opulent Temple, Pink Mammoth and Space Cowboys. Get your pre-Burn on inside, and outdoors with the "silent disco." $15-$20.10pm-3am. 119 Utah St. www.dustyrhinopreburn.eventbrite.com
Furries @ Qbar
The menagerie of animal suits, bunny ears and furry creatures comes to the Castro bar; free drinks for the furriest; guest DJ Natty Boom, with reisdents Bradley P and Brian Urmanita. $5. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. 864-2877. www.qbarsf.com
Go Bang @ The Stud
Sergio Fedasz and Steve Fabus play disco classics and obscure music treasures, with guest DJs Kenneth L. Kemp and Eddie House. $7. 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
Hard French @ El Rio
The popular afternoon soul music dance party includes DJs Carnita and Brown Amy, guest spinner Brontez, BBQ food, and a performance by Glamaore. $8. 2pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
The Kinsey Sicks @ Rivermill Theatre, Guerneville
The Russian River dinner theatre club welcomes the roving drag-apella comedy quartet. $35. 9:30pm. 16440 4th St., Guerneville. (707) 869-3600. www.kinseysicks.com www.rivermilldinnertheatre.com
Michael Walters @ The River Theatre, Guerneville
The funny Dame Edna impersonator performs live as part of Lazy Bear Weekend festivities. $10-$20. 7:30pm. 16135 Main St. (707)869-8022. www.lazybearweekend.com www.russianrivertheater.com
Runway XXVI @ Marine's Memorial Theater
The Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) present the 26th edition of the fabulous Mr. and Miss GAPA pageant, with competitors performing for the coveted titles in a show with a Villains & Femme Fatales theme; MCed by Tita Aida, featuring Mr and Miss GAPA 2013 Nguyen "Sir Whitney Queers" Pham and Khmera Rouge. $40-$50. 7pm. 609 Sutter St. www.gapa.org
Sadistic Saturdays @ The Eagle
Michael Brandon hosts the monthly sexy SM night, with JellO shots, gogo sluts, leather gear encouraged, and the cash prize Big Cock contest. 10pm-1am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Sex & Drags & Rock n Roll @ The Midnight Sun
Muthah Chucka's rock and drag night (1st Saturdays), with almost a dozen performers. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. www.midnightsunsf.com
Ships in the Night @ The New Parish
DJs Durt, Page Hodel, Jiji Sweet and La Rumarosa spin funky beats at this fundraiser for the Oakland Pride Womyn's Stage. Donations. 9pm-2am. 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. (510) 444-7474. www.thenewparish.com
Stallion Saturdays @ Beaux
The gogo-tastic night returns, with hunky dancers offering lap dances upstairs in the lounge, hosted by Sister Roma. $4. Free before 10pm. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Stewards Sunset Dinner @ Austin Creek State Recreation Area, Guerneville
Fundraiser dinner for the park conservancy group, with appetizers, smoked chicken dinner with wine pairings, and a vegan/gluten-free option. $100. 5pm. Schoolhouse Flat, Austin Creek State Recreation Area. (707) 869-9177. www.stewardscr.org
Zepparella @ Slim's
The amazing all-women Led Zeppelin cover band performs. Michael Lee Firkins opens. $18- $43 (with dinner). 9pm. 333 11th St. 255-0333. www.slimspresents.com
Katey Stephan at Cabaret Showcase Showdown
Sunday, August 3
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
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
It's the Best Singer/Songwriter edition of musical contest, with guest judge Katy Stephan; hosts Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, William Wicht and Mike Young. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.martunis.ypguides.net
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
Fundraiser Party @ Marty's Place
Enjoy live music by Tommi Avicolli Mecca, Lupe Arreola and Joel Mark at this benefit for the private hospice for people with AIDS and the displaced poor. Donations. 2pm-4pm. 1165 Treat Ave. 826-5670. www.facebook.com/events/438278259647733/
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
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
Under Construction @ Powerhouse
Gehno Sanchez Aviance and DJ Sergio Fedasz present a new monthly night (first Sundays) full of "working class realness" with tool belt gogo guys and cruisy grooves. $5 benefits the Bare Chest Calendar. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Monday, August 4
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
Irish Dance Night @ Starry Plough, Berkeley
Weekly dance lessons and live music at the pub-restaurant, hosted by John Slaymaker. $5. 7pm. 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. www.thestarryplough.com
Karaoke @ The Lookout
Paul K hosts the amateur singing night. 8pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com
Mahogany Mondays @ Midnight Sun
Honey Mahogany's weekly drag and musical talent show starts around 10pm, 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Monday Musicals @ The Edge
The casts of local and visiting musicals often pop in to perform at the popular Castro bar's musical theatre night. 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Name That Beat @ Toad Hall
BeBe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly musical trivia challenge and drag show. 8:30-11:30pm. 4146 18th st. at Castro. www.toadhallbar.com
No No Bingo @ Virgil's Sea Room
Mica Sigourney and Tom Temprano cohost the wacky weekly game night at the cool Mission bar. 8pm. 3152 Mission St. www.virgilssf.com
Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni's
Sing-along night with talented locals, and charming accompanist Joe Wicht (aka Trauma Flintstone). 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com
Sports Night @ The Eagle
The legendary leather bar gets jock-ular, with beer buckets, games (including beer pong and corn-hole!), prizes, sports on the TVs, and more fun. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Tuesday, August 5
13 Licks @ Q Bar
Weekly women's night at the stylish intimate bar. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com
Bingo Night @ Club OMG
Michael Brandon hosts the game night and fundraiser for The Community Initiative. 7pm-10pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Block Party @ Midnight Sun
Weekly screenings of music videos, concert footage, interviews and more, of popular pop stars. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Bombshell Betty & Her Burlesqueteers @ Elbo Room
The weekly burlesque show of women dancers shaking their bonbons includes live music. $10. 9pm. 647 Valencia St. 552-7788. www.elbo.com
Circle of Life Cabaret @ Martuni's
A C.O.L.T. Following, the disability and LGBT-inclusive theatre company's music and variety show. No cover. 6:30pm-9pm. 4 Valencia St. www.circleoflifetheatre.org
Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's
Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. One-drink or menu item minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com
Gay Skate Night @ Church on 8 Wheels
LGBT night at the former Sacred Heart Church-turned disco roller skate party space, hosted by John D. Miles, the "Godfather of Skate." Actually every night is gay-friendly, including Saturday's Black Rock night (Burning Man garb encouraged). Also Wed, Thu, 7pm-10pm. Sat afternoon sessions 1pm-2:30pm and 3pm-5:30pm. $10. Kids 12 and under $5. Skate rentals $5. 554 Fillmore St at Fell. www.churchof8wheels.com
Ink & Metal @ Powerhouse
Show off your tattoos and piercings at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Strip down at the strip joint. $20 includes refreshments. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Piano Bar @ Beaux
Singer extraordinaire Jason Brock hosts the new weekly night, with your talented host -and even you- singing. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Showdown @ Folsom Foundry
Weekly game night for board and electronic gamers at the warehouse multi-purpose nightclub. 21+. 6pm-12am. 1425 Folsom St. www.showdownesports.com
Trivia Night @ Hi Tops
Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Wednesday, August 6
Aquapalooza @ Aquarium of the Bay
Enjoy drinks and a "silent disco" at the fascinating aquarium's nightlife event. $15-$20. 7pm-10pm. Embarcadero at Beach St. www.aquariumofthebay.org
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
Mad Manhattans @ Starlight Room
The new weekly event includes classic cocktails created by David Cruz, and inspired by the the show Mad Men, plus retro food classics like prawn cocktails and Oysters Rockefeller, all with a fantastic city view. 6pm-10pm. 21st, Sir Francis Drake Hotel. 450 Powell St. www.starlightroomsf.com
Miss Kitty's Trivia Night @ Wild Side West
The weekly fun night at the Bernal Heights bar includes prizes, hosted by Kitty Tapata. No cover. 7pm-10pm. 424 Cortland St. 647-3099. www.wildsidewest.com
Queer Salsa @ Beatbox
Weekly Latin partner dance night. 8pm-1am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com
Rainbow Skate @ Redwood Roller Rink
Weekly LGBT and friends skate night, with groovy disco music and themed events. $9. 8pm-10:30pm. 1303 Main Street, Redwood City. www.rainbowskate.net www.facebook.com/rainbowskating/
Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio
Women's burlesque show performs each Wed & Fri. Karaoke follows. $5-$10. 7pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
Rookies Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Watch newbies get nude, or compete yourself for a $200 prize. Audience picks the winner. $20. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
So You Think You Can Gogo? @ Toad Hall
The weekly dancing competition for gogo wannabes. 9pm. cash prizes, $2 well drinks (2 for 1 happy hour til 9pm). Show at 9pm. 4146 18th St. www.toadhallbar.com
Sony Holland @ Level III
The acclaimed jazz vocalist performs with guitarist Jerry Holland. Weekly 5pm-8pm. Also Thursdays & Fridays. JW Marriott, 515 Mason St. at Post. www.sonyholland.com
Trivia Night @ Harvey's
BeBe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly night of trivia quizzes and fun and prizes; no cover. 8pm-1pm. 500 Castro St. 431-4278. www.harveyssf.com
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
Wrangler Wednesday @ Rainbow Cattle Company, Guerneville
The Russian River bar's country music night attracts cowboys and those who like to ride 'em. 8pm-1am. 16220 Main St., Guerneville. (707) 869-0206. www.queersteer.com
Thursday, Aug. 7
Diva! @ Longboard Margarita Bar, Pacifica
The monthly (first Thursdays) night turns the laidback surfer bar upside-queer-down with a multi-performer drag show; Ana Mae Coxxx hosts. No cover. 9pm-1am. 180 Eureka Square, Pacifica. (650) 738-5905. www.thelongboardbar.com
La Femme @ Beaux
Ladies' happy hour at the Castro nightclub, with drink specials, no cover, and women gogos. 4pm-9pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Funny Fun @ Club 21, Oakland
New LGBT comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. $10. 8pm. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy cheap/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
The museum's weekly cocktail parties continue with drinks, food live music and pop-up display exhibits and docent talks, plus creature, plant and science exhibits. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
Pan Dulce @ The Cafe
Enjoy amazingly hot Papi gogo guys, cheap drinks and fun DJed dance music. Free before 10pm. $5 til 2am. 2369 Market St. www.clubpapi.com www.cafesf.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Retro disco tunes and a fun diverse crowd, each Thursday; now in its tenth year! $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Underwear Party @ Powerhouse
Strip down to your skivvies at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
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