It's a Santa-silly season. Get out your red and white drag, your red Speedos, your reindeer antler hats and your jingle balls.
Thursday, Dec. 4
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 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
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
Dining Out For Life @ Various Sonoma Restaurants
Enjoy delicious meals as 80 participating Sonoma restaurants donate 25% to 50% of every bill to local AIDS/HIV nonprofits, including the Sonoma Food Bank (www.FFTfoodbank.org). www.diningoutforlife.com/sonomacounty
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
Kimberly Locke @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The stellar vocalist (American Idol season 2) performs her Christmas-themed cabaret concert. $25-$40. 8pm. Also Dec. 5, 8pm. ($20 food/drink min.) Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com
Legends Live @ Warfield Theatre
The Glide Memorial Church annual Holiday Jame includes performances by Joan Baez, Rita Moreno, Paula West, Renel Brooks-Moon, the Glide Ensemble chorus in a benefit concert for the church. $65-$250. 7pm. 982 Market St. www.thewarfieldtheatre.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. Dec. 4: Girl groups show. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.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. $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. Special Thanksgiving night party! $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, Dec. 5
Aimee Mann's Christmas Show @ The Fillmore
The folk-rock-pop singer, along with Ted Leo, her collaborator with The Both, and other musicians and comics, perform in Mann's music and comedy-filled holiday concert. $35. 9pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. www.thefillmore.com
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. Special holiday-themed shows now through the New Year. $25-$160. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com
Friday Night @ de Young Museum
Nightlife events at the museum take on different themes. Free/reduced admission. 6pm-8:45pm. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. www.deyoung.famsf.org
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
Literary Death Match @ Elbo Room
Scott Hutchins (Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist), Emily Epstein White, John Leary, Maisha Z. Johnson and Janine Kovac read and/or judge and this literary night. $10. 7:15pm. 647 Valencia St. www.elbo.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
Vittles @ Eagle Tavern
Put some meat in your mouth at this food-fab event with DJ Bulldog Mike. Enjoy glazed ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, cornbread and pumpkin pie, while it lasts. $7 per plate. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Saturday, Dec. 6
Art & Wine for Change @ The Armory
A Benefit for the Starburst Fund for Research on Homelessness, with performances by Carol Queen, Carol Leigh and others, plus visual art, live music, a silent auction and wine. $25. 5pm-10pm. Upper room, Kink.com studios, 1800 Mission St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/964056
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 Xxxmas @ Factory
Industry and Gus Presents' leathery cruisy circuit dance party will help you burn off the holiday calories, with DJs Abel and Jamie J. Sanchez. $25-$35. 10pm-4am. 525 Harrison St. at 1st. www.industrysf.com
Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
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
Club Rimshot @ Bench and Bar, Oakland
Get groovin' at the weekly hip hop and R&B night at their new location. $8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. www.bench-and-bar.com
Go Bang! @ The Stud
The disco classic DJ night, with Sergio Fedasz and Steve Fabus, celebrates six groovy years. $8. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Kindred The Family Soul @ Yoshi's Oakland
The Philadelphia husband and wife duo return for a concert of soulful music at the stylish nightclub/restaurant. $32. 7:30pm & 9:30pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
Kink Meet-up @ Wicked Grounds
The SM-friendly cafe and boutique hosts an introductory meet-up for the curious and kink-experienced. 6pm-7pm. 298 8th St. 503-0405. www.wickedgrounds.com
Mr. S.F. Eagle @ Eagle Tavern
Gage Fisher hands over his title at the leather contest. 3pm-5pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Santa Skivvies Run @ UN Plaza to Lookout
The festive fundraiser for the SF AIDS Foundation where hundreds of men and women strip down to holiday-themed undies has expanded to accommodate its hundreds of participants. The run starts at 9am at Civic Center's U.N. Plaza, treks 1.6 miles west on Market Street to the Lookout bar at 16th and Noe. The event concludes with a Santa Village, drag acts, and performances by cast members of Beach Blanket Babyon. Register $50 (7:30-8:30amor in advance online). 9am. www.santaskivvuesrun.org
Shawn Ryan @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The talented singer-actor brings his Merry Little Xmas music and comedy show to the intimate nightclub. $25-$40 ($20 food/drink min.). 7pm. Also Dec. 7. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.shawn-ryan.com www.ticketweb.com
Sunday, Dec. 7
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
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
Holiday Bazaar @ Wicked Grounds
Shop for leather, kink and other sexy BDSM items from local craftspeople, including author Jay Wiseman (3pm-5pm) signing copies of The Erotic Bondage Handbook. Bazaar 7am-11pm. 298 8th St. 503-0405. www.wickedgrounds.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
Sierra Boggess @ Venetian Room
The Broadway star (The Little Mermaid, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables ) performs a concert of varied songs in her show, Finding the Balance (The Journey Of The Middle Child. ) $30-$50. 5pm. Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St. 392-4400. www.BayAreaCabaret.org
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The popular twice-weekly country-western dance night includes line-dancing, two-stepping and lessons. $5. 6:30-10:30pm. Also Thursdays 6:30pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. at Industrial. 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
Toys for Tots @ St. Regis Ballroom
Tenth anniversary big (mostly straight) party, where donations of toys are admission. Games and teenage unwrapped new toys are especially needed. 4pm-7pm. 3rd St at Mission. RSVP: [email protected]
Trailer Trash Gurlz @ The Edge
Enjoy a campy drag show at this toy drive and fundraiser for Camp Sunburst; bring a new unwrapped toy or gift card for Mama's Family Toy Drive. $10 beer bust, raffles, Jell-O shots. 4pm-7pm. 4149 18th St. 863-4027. www.edgesf.com
Yaelisa y Caminos Flamencos @ Yoshi's Oakland
The vibrant Spanish dance and music ensemble performs. $24. 7pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
Monday, Dec. 8
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
Help is on the Way @ Marines Memorial Theatre
The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation's 13th annual holiday-themed benefit cncert features Jai Rodriguez, LaToya London, Davis Gaines, Jason Brock, cast members from the Broadway touring production of Kinky Boots, plus silent and live auctions, and VIP champagne and dessert after-party. $50, $120 and up. 6:30 auction. 7:30pm concert. 609 Sutter St. 273-1620. www.helpisontheway.org
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
Monet Owens @ Yoshi's Oakland
The Bay Area soul/R&B vocalist performs a concert, at the East Bay nightclub/restaurant, with guests Brian Collier, and Victoria Theodore. $19. 8pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.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
Underwear Night @ 440
Strip down to your skivvies at popular men's night. 9pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com
Tuesday, Dec. 9
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. Dec. 2; Thai Rivera headlines. one-drink or menu item minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com
Gay Skate Night @ Church on 8 Wheels
LGBT night at the former Sacred Heart Church-turned disco roller skate party space, hosted by John D. Miles, the "Godfather of Skate." Actually, every night is gay-friendly, including Saturday's Black Rock night (Burning Man garb encouraged). Also Wed, Thu, 7pm-10pm. Sat afternoon sessions 1pm-2:30pm and 3pm-5:30pm. $10. Kids 12 and under $5. Skate rentals $5. 554 Fillmore St at Fell. www.churchof8wheels.com
Ink & Metal @ Powerhouse
Show off your tattoos and piercings at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Meow Mix @ The Stud
The weekly themed variety cabaret showcases new and unusual talents; MC Ferosha Titties. $3-$7. Show at 11pm. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
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, Dec. 10
Academy of Friends Reception @ Gump's
The nonprofit known for the festive annual Oscar party shares the scoop on next year's big gala, their recipients, all with festive cocktails, wines and bites. $20. 6pm-8pm. 135 Post St. www.eventbrite.com
Bondage a GoGo @ Cat Club
The (mostly straight) kinky weekly dance night, where fetish gear is welcome; DJs Damon and Tomas Diablo play electro, goth, industrial, etc. 9:30pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom St. www.bondage-a-go-go.com
Bottoms Up Bingo @ Hi Tops
Play board games and win offbeat prizes at the popular sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
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
Dream Queens Revue @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
More sparkly than the Union Square Christmas tree, it's San Francisco's most fabulicious drag show, featuring Collette LeGrande, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Kipper, and Joie de Vivre. No cover. 9:30pm-11:30pm. 133 Turk St. 441-2922. www.dreamqueensrevue.com
Battlecross @ DNA Lounge
Thrash and metal night with Royal Blood, War of Ages (bear metal), Wretched, and Glass Animals (a spooky cool band from London). $15-$18. 8pm. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.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, at the club's new location. No cover. 8pm-2am. 2120 Broadway, Oakland. www.bench-and-bar.com
Miss Kitty's Trivia Night @ Wild Side West
The weekly fun night at the Bernal Heights bar includes prizes, hosted by Kitty Tapata. No cover. 7pm-10pm. 424 Cortland St. 647-3099. www.wildsidewest.com
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
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
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, Dec. 11
American Football @ The Fillmore
The alt. pop trio performs their intimate polyrhythmic music. David Bazan opens. $25. 8pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. www.thefillmore.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
Drag Queens on Ice @ Safeway Holiday Ice Rink, Union Square
The seventh annual ice skating party with drag stars Mutha Chucka, Holotta Tymes, BeBe Sweetbriar, several Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, MC Donna Sachet and many other talents; 8pm-9:30pm. Other festivities, including special events, continue thru Jan 19. $7-$11. Skate rentals $6. Powell St. at Geary. 781-2688. www.unionsquareicerink.com
Funny Fun @ Club 21, Oakland
LGBT comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. $10. 8pm. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
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. Dec. 11: a special Cyndi Lauper tribute night, with cast members from the Broadway touring musical Kinky Boots judging the kinky boots contest. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
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
Russ Lorenson @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The performer's ninth annual Christmas in San Francisco concert includes guest singers Carly Ozard and the 16-piece Kelly Park Big Band. $25-$40 ($20 food/drink min.) 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.ticketweb.com
Smashing Pumpkins @ The Warfield
Billy Corgan and Jeff Schroeder are joined by Mark Stoermer (The Killers' bassist) and Brak Wilk (Rage Against the Machine drummer) in a concert of the original band's music, and songs from the new CD, Monuments to an Elegy. $49.50-$60. 8pm. 982 Market St. www.smashingpumpkinsnexus.com www.thewarfieldtheatre.com
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The popular twice-weekly country-western dance night includes line-dancing, two-stepping and lessons. $5. 6:30-10:30pm. Also Sundays 5pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. at Industrial. www.sundancesaloon.org
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
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