Giddy with anticipation, we're hoping to catch new nights (Mazel Top), fun new bands (Ting Tings) and returning classics (Spandau Ballet), even a few closers (Supperclub's closing). But you can't have everything; where would you put it?
Thursday, Jan. 22
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 an 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
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
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
Hard Rock Goes Broadway @ Hard Rock Cafe
The drag queen and king song showcase benefits the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation, with host Bebe Sweetbriar, and performances by Roxy-Cotton Candy, Ana Mae Coxxx, Kitty Purry, Ray Chill, Foryst Craven and Joey Gelato. Donations. 8pm. drink and food specials. Pier 39, Beach St at Embarcadero. 956-2013. www.reaf.org www.hardrock.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. Jan. 22: Broadway show-stoppers! $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
My So-Called Night @ Beaux
Carnie Asada hosts a new weekly '90s-themed video, dancin', drinkin' night, with VJs Jorge Terez. 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. Jan. 22, Gallery Crawl , with several galleries showcasing animal-themed art, including a few Andy Warhols, plus drawing activities and other hands-on fun, DJed house music by Roche and techno with Physical Therapy. $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
Patti Smith @ The Fillmore
The iconic rock legend performs her classic post-punk poetic music. $39.50. 8pm. Also Jan. 23 & 24 at 9pm. www.pattismith.net www.thefillmore.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
Tanya's 31st @ Lexington Club
Bartender's birthday at the soon-to-close women's bar. 10pm-2am. 3464 19th St. 863-2052. www.lexingtonclub.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Disco guru DJ Bus Station John spins grooves at the intimate retro music night. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.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, Jan. 23
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
Constantine Maroulis @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The American Idol finalist and Tony Award nominee (Rock of Ages ) performs live, with ecletic music, from Queen to Bernstein. $35-$50 (two-drink minimum). 8pm. Also Jan. 24, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.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
Last Supper @ Supperclub
The upscale dinner-cabaret nightclub will soon close. Enjoy the last four-course meal served to you on a bed, with acrobatics performances. $55-$95. 8pm. 657 Harrison St. 348-0900. www.supperclub-sf.com
Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
The festive gogo-filled dance night (Jan. 23: 80s and 90s hits); no cover before 10pm. ($10) 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Manimal @ Beaux
Gogo-tastic dance night starts off your weekend. $5. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Shit & Champagne @ Oasis
D'Arcy Drollinger's hilarious nightclub hit, a whitesploitation comedy with action-packed models fighting a drug cartel, returns at the new SoMa nightclub; featuring Matthew Martin. $20-$25. Thu-Sat 7pm. Thru Feb. 14. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 985-4442. www.sfoasis.com
Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Spandau Ballet @ The Warfield
The '80s pop band, reunited, performs classic hits and new music. $42-$67. 9pm. 982 Market St. www.spandauballet.com www.thewarfieldtheatre.com
The Ting Tings @ Rickshaw Stop
Dance music duo (Katie White and Jules De Martino) perform their catchy tunes. $18-$25. 9pm. 133 Fell St. www.thetingtings.com www.rickshawstop.com
Wesla Whitfield @ Hotel Rex
Society Cabaret presents We're in the Money, Whitfield and Mike Greensill's concert of classy jazz music. $35-$60. 8pm. Also Jan. 24, with songs of Harry Warren. Cocktails and small plates available. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com
Saturday, Jan. 24
Bearracuda @ Beatbox
Strip down with the bears for Underwear Night, with DJ Paul Goodyear. $10. 10pm-3am. 314 11th St. www.bearracuda.com www.beatboxsf.com
Beats for Boobs @ Mezzanine
11th annual fundraiser and fashion show benefitting local breast cancer charities; includes art, food, raffles, and cocktails. $40-$100 (VIP). 7pm-2am. 444 Jessie St. www.beatsforboobs.org www.mezzaninesf.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
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 @ Club BNB, 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
Code @ The Edge
Erick Lopez' monthly 'leather in the Castro' night, also the first Stoplight Party (red, yellow or green hanky code). $1 per hanky. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's new weekly drag show night at the renovated SoMa nightclub. Jan. 24: Pop Tarts tribute (Whitney, Britney, Gaga) with Bea Dazzler, Becky Motorlodge, Grace Towers, Gurleen, Lol McFiercen, Raya Light, Sue Casa, Sugah Betes and more, plus Ella Henderson CD giveways. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com
Punk Rock Night @ The Stud
The Truants, Shot in the Dark, Parae, and DJ Necromos. $6. 9pm. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
St. Aiden's Fundraiser @ Midnight Sun
Miss GAPA Khmera Rouge (also a candidate for Empress) hosts a fundraiser for the local food pantry. 4pm-7pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Wicked Games @ Wicked Grounds
Monthly (4th Saturdays) evening of board and card games at the kink-friendly SoMa cafe. 6pm-10pm. 289 8th St. www.wickedgrounds.com
Sunday, Jan. 25
Adore Delano @ DNA Lounge
The RuPaul's Drag Race winner and American Idol contestant performs music from her unique punk/electro/rock album Til Death Do Us Party with her band. $22.50-$40 (meet & greet) and $390 (VIP package). 9pm. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.com
Afternoon Delight @ The New Parish, Oakland
DJs Joshua Smith and Justime welcome house legend DJs David Harness, Page Hodel and Jim Hopkins. 3pm-8pm. 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. (510) 444-7474. www.thenewparish.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, 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/Xtravaganza @ Balancoire
Weekly live music shows with various acts, along with brunch, mimosas, champagne and more, at the stylish nightclub and restaurant. T-Dance drag shows at 7pm, 10pm and 11pm. 2565 Mission St. at 21st. 920-0577. www.balancoiresf.com
Diva @ White Horse Bar
Ana Mae Coxxx' fun drag show, The Guevara Sisters, Vicodonia Knightingale Amelia D. Ross and others. $5. 9:30pm show. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com
Fake It Til You Make It @ Verdi Club
SF Sketchfest and Porchlight present the fifth annual storytelling night, with Derrick Brown, Scott Capurro, Ophira Eisenberg, Shelley McLendon, Frank Portman and Phoebe Robinson. $20. 8pm. 2424 Mariposa St. www.verdiclub.net
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
Husky @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
Bears, beers and barbeques at the monthly event (4th Sundays), with hot dogs and more food; music by DJs Sir Ellis and Lifeline. Beer bust $10-$15. No cover. 1pm-7pm. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.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
Looking @ Midnight Sun
Viewing parties for the second season of HBO's San Francisco-set gay dramedy series. 10pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Robin Bacior, Grand Lake Island @ Virococha
Four evocative folk-ish alt. bands (Bacior with cellist Dan Binsschedler) perform at the vintage shoppe and performance space, including Owl Paws and Native Sibling. 8pm-11:30pm. 998 Valencia St. 374-7048. www.robinbacior.com www.viracochasf.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
Studio 84 @ Eagle Tavern
DJs Tomas Diablo and Donimo's '80s music night. $5. 7pm-12am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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 Thursdays 6:30pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. at Industrial. www.sundancesaloon.org
Sunday Funnies @ Club 1220, Walnut Creek
Valerie Branch hosts the new monthly East Bay LGBT comedy night, with Queenie TT, Justin Lucas, Nina G and Pia Messing (Branch's alter ego). $6. 8pm. 1220 Pine St., Walnut Creek.
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,Jan. 26
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, 2014's last of the year. 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. 4149 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
RuPaul's Drag Race @ Toad Hall
Watch the weekly 7th season hit drag competition at the Castro bar, with Bebe Sweetbriar and Ana Mae Coxxx, prize giveaways during commericals; Shante, you stay. 8:30pm. 4146 18th St. www.toadhallbar.com
Sprung @ The Make Out Room
Arty electro rock band performs. 3225 22nd St. 647-2888. www.makeoutroom.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,Jan. 27
Bill Frisell @ Yoshi's Oakland
Guitarist, composer and innovative alt/experimental/rock musician performs new and selected classic works. $27-$59. 8pm. Also Jan. 28, 8pm, and 10pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.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
But I'm a Cheerleader! @ Castro Theatre
Peaches Christ and her gaggle of drag queens present a screening of the satirical comedy about a gay conversion camp, with a special appearance by the film's lead Natasha Lyonne, and a pre-show drag show; part of Sketchfest SF. $25. 7:30pm. 429 Castro St. www.peacheschrist.com www.castrotheatre.com
Cock Shot @ Beaux
Shot specials and adult Bingo games, with DJs Chad Bays and Riley Patrick. No cover. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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
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 with the strippers at the cruisy adult theatre and arcade; free beverages. $20. 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
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
Underwear Night @ Club OMG
Weekly underwear night includes free clothes check, and drink specials; different hosts each week. $3. 10pm-2am. Preceded by Open Mic Comedy, 7pm, no cover. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Are Leather Titles Necessary? @ LGBT Center
A panel discussion with Race Bannon, Joe Gallagher, Eric Paul Leue and Graylin Thornton about contests, titles, and leadership in the leather BDSM/fetish communities. 7:30pm. 1800 Market St. www.sfcenter.org
Bingo @ Club OMG
Michael Brandon hosts the monthly (3rd Thursdays) game night $1-$5 for sheets and daubers. 7pm-10pm. 43 Sixth St. 896-6374. www.clubomgsf.com
Booty Call @ QBar
Juanita More! and her weekly intimate dance party. $10-$15. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.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
B.P.M. @ 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
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
Dream Queens Revue @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Classic drag show at the intimate Tenderloin bar, with Collette LeGrande, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Kipper, and Joie de Vivre; 2nd & 4th Wed. 9:30pm. 133 Turk St. 441-2922. www.dreamqueensrevue.com
Final Art Show @ Lexington Club
It's the final art show at the soon-to-close women's bar; a photo and flyer retrospective of the bar's illustrated illustrious history. 7pm-9pm. 3464 19th St. 863-2052. www.lexingtonclub.com
Mazel Top @ Oasis
The new dance night at the new nightclub is for naughty Jewish boys and Shiksa admirers. $5. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. 985-4442. www.sfoasis.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 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, Jan. 29
Bebe Sweetbriar @ Balancoire
The local chanteuse performs a tribute concert of 20 Diana Ross songs, with an optional five-course dinner by Chef Shawn McFarland. $25 (show only, two-drink minimum) or $65 (with dinner). 7pm. 2526 Mission St. 920-0577. www.bebesweetbriar.com www.balancoiresf.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 (with a contest at midnight), and dance beats spun by DJ DAMnation. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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. Jan. 29: Ladies of the '80s (Paula Abdul, Gloria Estefan, Debbie Gibson). $5. 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. Jan. 29, Sketchfest Nightlife, with comedy performers all over the space, Peaches Christ, nerc podcaster Sandra and New Wave City DJs. $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
Enjoy retro disco tunes and a fun diverse crowd, each Thursday, with DJ Bus Station John. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
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