This leathery week brings planet of kinky options for your nightlife pleasure. You also have plenty of other options that don't include a harness.
Thursday, Sept. 18
15th Anniversary @ Foreign Cinema
The stylish Mission restaurant and bar celebrates with host Heklina, Roxy-Cotten Candy, Kim Burly, Matthew Martin, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and others. Proceeds benefit Lyric and the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy. $100. 7pm-11pm. 2534 Mission St. www.foreigncinema.com
Beats Reality @ Trax
Resident DJs Jim Hopkins and Justime welcome guest DJs and play groovy tunes. Weekly, 9pm-2am. 1437 Haight St. 864-4213.
BondCon @ The Armory
Kink.com's weekend of open house tours, workshops, demos and even a BDSM filming; mostly male-female performers, however. Tours $25. Party packages $75-$125. Workshops range from $25-$50. Thru Sept. 21. 1800 Mission St. www.bondcon.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
Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Aleks Buldocek is the latest porn stud to partake in this very interactive sexy night at the premiere male strip club's arcade playroom (see his stage shows Sept 19 & 20). $10. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes @ Bimbo's
The Australian pop singer and her back-up singers perform their entertaining retro '60s style original songs. Slim Jenkins opens. $18-$20. 8pm. 1025 Columbus Ave. 474-0365. www.bimbos365club.com
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
Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Maureen Langan, Dan St Paul, Matt Gubser, Anthony Durante, and Lisa Geduldig play it for laughs and the monthly comedy night. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. (800) 838-3006. www.elriosf.com
The Crib @ 715
Dance night for the younger guys and gals. 9:30pm-2am. 715 Harrison St. www.thecribsf.com
La Femme @ Beaux
Weekly 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 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/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
Jos� James @ The New Parish, Oakland
Hip hop and modern jazz singer-songwriter performs with his band; also, Gizmo and DJ HeyLove. $22-$25. 9pm. Also Sept. 19. 579 18th St., Oakland. www.thenewparish.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
Linda Lavin @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The Broadway and TV actress-singer (Alice) performs Possibilities, her show of classic musical theatre and cabaret songs, with musical director Billy Stritch. $45-$60. 8pm. Also Sept. 19. 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; hosted by Walt Anthony; optional pre-show light dinner and desserts. $40. 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. Sept. 18 is a special Pink-themed tribute night. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Music in Schools Today's Celebrity Waiter Gala @ Yoshi's
Paula West, D'wayne Wiggins and host Liam Mayclem perform at the 18th annual fundraiser for the kids music cause, with local TV, politics and cultural celebrities serving dinner and drinks! $85-$170. 6:30pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.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. Sept. 18: cat-themed events, including feline docent talks, cat toy craft session, DJ Eric Sharp, Cat Man of West Oakland. $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
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
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. 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, Thur. 19
Aleks Buldocek, Nick Sterling @ Nob Hill Theatre
The hung tattooed porn stud and the muscular cutie perform live sex shows twice a night. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also Sept. 20. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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
Barry Lloyd @ Hotel Rex
The local cabaret singer performs The Songs of Murray Grand, a little known composer who wrote comic music for Phyllis Diller, Joanne Worley, Paul Lynde and others. $25-$45. 8pm. Also Sept. 20. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com
Bearracuda @ Public Works
The Folsom edition of the very beary dance night features DJs Louis Lennon (London) and Paul Goodyear (Syndey), plus locals Jackie House, Trevor Sigler, and the gogo bears of San Diego. $20. 9pm-4am. 161 Erie St. at Mission. www.bearracuda.com
Cockteaufest @ Cat Club
The goth music night goes all out for 11th annual The Cocteau Twins fan gathering, with DJs Xander, Sage playing music by the 4AD band, and Joe Radio and Nako playing similar dark wave music. $5-$8. 9:30pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom st. www.SFcatclub.com
The Fab Faux @ Yoshi's
The Beatles tribute band plays a special 50th anniversary concert, playing notable hits. $50-$100. 8pm & 10pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.com
Folsom Fetish @ Powerhouse
Gehno Aviance and Robert Jeffrey DJ a kink-themed night, with host mr. Pam, demps, prizes, gogo studs. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom st. www.powerhousebar.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
Full Fetish @ Factory
Recon and Folsom Street Events present a leather kink dance event, with all sorts of kink gear encouraged; DJ Frank Wild, and a cruisy play space, too. $40-$50. 10pm-3am. 525 Harrison St. www.eventbrite.com
Funkatory @ Club OMG
Tweaka Turner and pals' funky fun dance night is now monthly (3rd Fridays), with DJed disco and funk, drag acts, and specialty drinks. $3-$5. 43 6th St. 896-6473. www.ClubOMGsf.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
Pop Up Gay Bar @ Tonga Room
Guerrilla Queer Bar and Pop Up Gay Bar present the second latest bar invasion, a leather-themed event at the fabled tiki bar and restaurant, with other destinations afterward. 6pm. Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St. 772-5278. www.tongaroom.com www.popupgaybar.com
Latin Explosion @ 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. No cover before 11pm and just $6 afterward. Dancing 9pm-3am. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Macy Gray @ Yoshi's
The amazing soulful vocalist returns for two shows, performing songs from her new CD The Way; tonight in Oakland (510 Embarcadero West) and Sept. 20 at Yoshi's SF (1330 Fillmore St.). 655-5600. www.yoshis.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
Trannyshack @ DNA Lounge
Heklina and her crew of outrageous drag performers (Roxy-Cotten Candy, Becky Motorlodge, Cookie Dough, Sue Casa, Heklina, Landa Lakes, Miss Trannyshack 2014 Chaka Corn, Skid Marks, Pollo Del Mar and more) bring forth a Katy Perry vs. Kylie Minogue night, with special guest Pandora Boxx. $15-$20. 9:30-3am. Show at 11:30pm. 375 11th St. www.trannyshack.com www.DNAlounge.com
Saturday, Sept. 20
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
Beatpig @ Powerhouse
Walter, Juanita and Side Kick's monthly event gets leathery with grit and glamour. $5 benefits the Transgender Law Center. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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
Black n Blue Rockin' Ball @ Eagle
Enjoy live sets by Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, Chk Chk Chk, and Zbornak. $20 includes 4 drink tix. Shows 5:30pm-10pm. Outdoor lot at the corner of 12th St. at Harrison. www.sfeagle.com
Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
Sept. 20: The Monster Drag Show, with MC Cookie Dough, and a special pre-Folsom leather-fetish theme. 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
Celebrity Autobiography @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The hit comedy comes to SF: Comic celebrities (Laraine Newman, Fred Willard, Roger Bart, Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel) read hilarious sections from other celebritys' unintentionally embarrassing autobiographies, and even act out a few choice passages. $35-$50. 7pm. Also Sept. 21, 7pm. Hotel Nikko lobby, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.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
Code @ The Edge
Folsom edition of the monthly 'leather in the Castro' party, with DJ Bill Dupp, cute gogos. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com
Gameboi @ Richshaw Stop
Gay Asian dance party and fundraiser for GAPA Foundation $5-$12. 9:30pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.gameboisf.eventbrite.com www.rickshawstop.com
Industry @ Beatbox
Leather-themed dance party, with DJs Danny Verde and Jamie J Sanchez. $30-$40. 10pm-3am. 314 11th St. at Folsom. www.beatboxsf.com
Leather Cruise @ Pier 40
The Golden Gate Guards and BLUF host the 4th annual leather-uniform cruise around the bay aboard a Hornblower Ferry; no-host bar, dance music. $75. 5:30pm departure; 8:30pm return. Pier 40, Embarcadero at ATT&T Park. www.ggguards.org
Leatherrr Squrrrl @ The Stud
Trevor Sigler, Joe Pickett and Jake Brower DJ the leathery drag fun night. $5. 9pm-2am. www.squrrrl.com www.studsf.com
Magnitude @ Treasure Island
The annual large-scale gay dance party with a leather them and sexy play spaces moves to the dramatically scenic Treasure Island, with DJs Tom Stephen and Tony Moran, gogo guys and porn guys getting naughty onstage, too. Food trucks and ATMs outside; Free valet (for cars), clothes check, and shuttle buses to and from SF leave regularly. $100-$125. 9pm-4am. www.folsomstreetevents.org
Meshell Ndegeocello @ Great American Music Hall
The acclaimed and uniquely diverse genre-defying vocalist performs music from her 11th album Comet, Come To Me, and favorite songs; Bells Atlas opens. $26-$51. (with dinner). 9pm. 859 O'Farrell St. 885-0750. www.gamh.com
Pound Puppy @ F8
The monthly doggy-fun night gets an extra Folsom weekend edition, with DJs Harry + Jpeg,Jeffrey Sfire, Robot Hustle, and residents Chipmint and Taco Tuesday. 10pm-4am. 1192 Folsom St. www.facebook.com/oscarblake.jorgekevin
Sing-Along Saturdays @ Martuni's
Join Joe Wicht for a new weekly night of top 40 rock and pop sing-alongs. 9pm-1am. 4 Valencia St.
Uniform Party @ Lexington Club
The popular lesbian bar celebrates Folsom fair weekend with a uniform, leather fetish gear party (dress up and get a free Mai Tai shot before 11pm). 9pm-2am. 3464 19th St. www.LexingtonClub.com
Sunday, Sept. 21
Aftershock @ City Nights
DJ Abel spins at the popular after-party for Folsom weekend. $25-$45. 4am-10am. 715 Harrison St. www.sfclubs.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
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
Katya Presents @ Martuni's
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy wlecomes Sheelagh Murphy, with Tom Show on piano, for a night of song and cocktails. $11. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.
Deviants @ Mezzanine
The offical closing party of Folsom Street Fair features Paul Parker live, the local DJ teams of Hard French and Honey Soundsystem, plus Pareja and Black Madonna, fetish-leather-themed stage acts, a kinky ambiance, outdoor fun on Stephenson Street, and a giant sheep! $30-$65. 6pm-2am. 444 Jessie St. www.folsomstreetevents.org
Girlstock @ Leo's Music Club, Oakland
Dance, music and art parties that celebrate women in the arts, with proceeds benefitting Bay Area Girls Rock Camp, with music and spoken word performances by Nomy Lamm, Bones of a Feather, Mental 99, and many others. $10, 3pm-8pm., 5447 Telegraph Ave, Oakland. www.girlstock.com
Folsom Street Fair @ South of Market
The annual fetish fair, the largest of its kind in the world, with DJed and live stages, food, beer and sodas, bondage and BDSM demonstrations, and SM product sales booths galore. Related events listed on other days. Gate donations $5-$10. 11am-6pm. Folsom St. between 8th and 13th streets (expanded south to be right next to the Eagle Tavern). www.folsomstreetevents.org
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
Meow @ Sub-Mission Art Space
Folsom after-party with a women's and queer-friendly kink theme, with performers Rhea Tea, Dolphin Chase, Kitty Von Quinn, the Fistette Gogo Dancers; DJs Robin Malone Simmons, Durt (Ships in the Night) Cle Torres, Brontez Purnell and others. $10. 6pm-2am. 2183 Mission St. at 18th. www.sf-submission.com
Open Studio @ Mark I. Chester
28th annual viewing new and classic kink and sexually-themed photo portraits and art by the SoMa photographer. Get your own Fair pics taken. 11am-6pm. Also by appointment Sept 19 & 20. 1229 Folsom st. 621-6294. www.markichester.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, Sept. 22
Alice Boman @ Rickshaw Stop
Swedish singer with an ethereal voice performs; Ghost Town Jenny and Kelly McFarling open. $10-$12. 8pm. 155 Fell St. www.richshawstop.com
Arturo Galster Celebration @ Castro Theatre
The beloved actor-singer and multi-talent, who died tragically a few weeks back, will be celebrated in a show with videos and an image slideshow of his life and many gifted performances, including his shows as Patsy Cline and the lead in the local production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Free. (Donations to the project can be made at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-celebration-of-arturo-galster). 7:30pm. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com
Climaxx @ Beatbox
Tristan Jaxx's Folsom after-hours dance party. $20. 3am-8am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.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
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
Underwear Night @ 440
Strip down to your skivvies at popular men's night. 9pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com
Tuesday, Sept. 23
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, includes raffles and tickets to their upcoming shows. No cover. 6:30pm-8:30pm. 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
Meow Mix @ The Stud
The weekly themed wild 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, Sept. 24
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
Clairdee @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The stellar vocalist performs R&B and jazz classics with her three-piece band. $15. 7pm. Hotel Nikko, lobby level, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.clairdee.com www.ticketweb.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
Dream Queens Revue @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
The classic drag show includes 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
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
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
Nick Jonas @ Great American Music Hall
The hunky young singer (who tweeted "I love my gay fans") performs music from his first solo album since the teen-fave brother trio broke up. $29.50-$54.45 (with dinner). 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. 885-0750. www.gamh.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
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
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, Sept. 25
Charles Busch @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Acclaimed actor, playwright and drag legend performs his witty cabaret act with pianist-singer Tom Judson. $35-$50 ($20 food/drink minimum). 8pm. Also Sept. 26. Hotel Nikko, lobby level, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com
Fabulosa Festival @ Yosemite
The four-day women's music festival (open to all genders) features Average Dyke Band, Tru Bloo & Wanda Kruda, Anita Lofton, and others, plus DJed dance areas, workshops, kid-friendly activities and more. $20-$200. Thru Sept. 28. Spinning Wheel Retreat, Forest Route 1S30, Yosemite National Park. www.Fabulosa.org
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 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. Sept. 25's a special Cabaret musical theme night. 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. Sept. 25: DJs Grown Kids Radio, live set by Teeko, and science pop-up talks and exhibits about epidemics. $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
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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