Do you believe in good luck, or bad? Perhaps you're like some brave souls who stare bad luck in the face and confront it, as will many on Friday the 13th. Frankly, for all the times someone spilled a drink, stole my coat, snapped at me for misspelling their drag name or getting the date or time of their (now nonexistent) event wrong, nothing could scare me from going out on Friday, particularly when just that one night has so many fun events.
And as for romance, you'll find plenty of events perfect for couples, first dates, or single folks looking for an alternative.
Thursday, Feb. 12
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
Double Duchess @ Rickshaw Stop
Enjoy the hi-energy booty-bouncing duo. Also, Blaus (electro techno jazz), Mirrorgloss (dance rock) and Purple Crush (pop vocals). $10. 9pm. 155 Fell St. at Van Ness Ave. 861-2011. www.rickshawstop.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
Game Night @ Brewcade
The arcade beer bar presents Ruhstaller Brewing and special beers. 6pm. 2200 Market St. www.brewcadesf.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
Karaoke Night @ Club Bnb, Oakland
Sing your heart out at the free lively night. 8pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Kittens @ Oasis
The new weekly night for queer guys and their frisky pals, with DJ Sergio Fedasz. $5. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 985-4442. www.sfoasis.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
The dearly missed Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys and hilarious fun. $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. Feb. 12: Chemistry Nightlife, with the Go Bang! DJs, SF Beer Week samples, craft-making booths, and beer chemistry demos. $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
Paula West @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The talented jazz vocalist performs a six-week engagement at the upscale intimate nightclub/cabaret, performing an eclectic array of songs, from Bob Dylan, Talking Heads and Harry Nilsson to jazz classics. $35-$50. Thu & Fri 8pm. Sat 7pm & 10pm. Sun 7pm. Thru March 22. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.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
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
Thirsty Thursdays @ The Cafe
Drink specials, Top 40, gogo studs and no cover. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.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, Feb. 13
50 Shades of the Armory @ Kink.com
Formal dinner, live auction and X-rated (straight-ish) bondage show, plus studio tours and more are included at this benefit for the Three Strikes Justice Center. $200. 8pm. 1800 Mission St. www.eventbrite.com
Bawdy Storytelling @ Verdi Club
Eighth Anniversary of the saucy tale-telling event, with host Dixie De La Tour. $25-$59. 7:30pm and 10:30pm. 2424 Mariposa St. www.verdiclub.net www.bawdystorytelling.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. $25-$160. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com
Boy Bar @ The Cafe
Gus Presents' weekly dance night, with DJ Kid Sysko, hotty gogos and $2 beer (before 10pm). 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Dengue Fever @ SF Independent
The undefinably fun band (okay, here goes: Cambodian rock-surf-garage) returns for a stop along their Northern American tour, with music from their new CD The Deepest Lake; Solwave opens. (Free pre-show meet & greet, 7pm-9pm at Mojo Cafe, 639-A Divisadero St.)$16-$18. 9pm. 628 Divisadero St. 771-1421. www.denguefevermusic.com www.theindependentsf.com
Dolf Dietrich @ Nob Hill Theatre
The powerhouse porn stud performs live onstage; solo 8pm and live sex with Drew Sebastian at 10pm. Also Feb. 14. $25. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Dragula @ Oasis
The drag-horror-themed night returns and celebrates a ghoulish one-year anniversary, with Laganja Estranja, Heklina, Grace Towers, Saint Peter D'Vil. And a $500 prize for the midnight pageant winner(s?). $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 985-4442. www.sfoasis.com
Friday Night @ de Young Museum
Nightlife events at the museum take on different themes, cash bar and live entertainment. $5-$16. 5:30pm-9pm. 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. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
Special Valentine's Day night at the festive gogo-filled dance night, with host Lulu, gogo hotties, and Latin pop dance hits with DJs Speedy Douglas Romero and Fabricio; no cover before 10pm. $6-$12. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Lick It/Hookies Prelims @ Powerhouse
Lance Holman's sexy night merges with the preliminary contest for best local male hooker; yup, whores galore, with host Sister Roma. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhousebar.com
Lily & Madeleine @ The Chapel
Vocal duo who perform amazing harmonies play at the Mission club. $12-$14. 9pm. 777 Valencia St. www.lilandmad.com www.thechapelsf.com
Manimal @ Beaux
Gogo-tastic dance night starts off your weekend. $5. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Menage @ Club BnB, Oakland
Women's dance nights (2nd & 4th Fri); Taboo (1st Fri) $10-$15. 10pm-3am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Midnight Show @ Divas
Weekly drag shows at the last transgender-friendly bar in the Polk; with hosts Victoria Secret, Alexis Miranda and several performers. Also Saturdays. $10. 11pm. 1081 Polk St. www.divassf.com
The Purple Ones @ Slim's
The fabulous ten-piece Prince tribute band performs hits and B-sides by His Funkness. $16-$20. $41 with dinner. 9pm. 333 11th St. www.slimspresents.com
Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio
The saucy women's burlesque revue's weekly weekend show; different musical guests each week. $10. 7:30pm. 3158 Mission St. 672-4735. Also Wed nights at Oasis. www.redhotsburlesque.com www.elriosf.com
Some Thing @ The Stud
Special Bloody Valentine night at Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Yes, Dear - Revisited @ Hotel Rex
Society Cabaret presents Lauren Mayer and Scott Grinthal's concert of relationship and romance songs. $30-$50. Cocktails and small plates available. 8pm. Also Feb. 14. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com
Saturday, Feb. 14
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. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Cock Block @ Rickshaw Stop
The popular monthly "queer/lezzie/homo" night (2nd Saturdays), with DJ China G and Jenna Riot $10. 9pm-2am. 155 Fell St. at Van Ness Ave. 861-2011. www.cockblocksf.com www.rickshawstop.com
Daddy @ Powerhouse
Andy Cross' sexy cruisy night's Valentine's Day theme, with DJ Juan and bookblack Nile. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhousebar.com
Leave It To Diva @ La Pena Cultural Center
Valentine's Day concert with the rousing all-women rock/R&B band (formerly Average Dyke Band). $12-$15. 8pm. 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. www.averagedykeband.com www.lapena.org
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's new weekly drag show night at the fabulous renovated SoMa nightclub; plus DJGuy Ruben. Feb 14: Broken Hearts Club with the fabulous Putanesca. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 985-4442. www.sfoasis.com
Resilient @ Truck
The monthly social night (2nd Saturdays) for HIV+ men and their allies, with DJed music. $3. 5pm-9pm. 1900 Folsom St. www.youareresilient.com www.trucksf.com
Stupid Cupid @ Lookout
DJs Aki and Shawn P spin high-energy at this anti-Valentine's Day event, with a "smash & bash" Cupid pinata (12am). $5. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com
Sweetheart Ball @ Four Seasons Hotel, East Palo Alto
Silicon Valley Pride's new romantic event includes fine dining and dancing; cocktail and hors d'eouvres reception, 6pm; 3-course dinner, dancing til 10pm. $150. 2050 University Ave., Palo Alto. www.eventbrite.com
Valentine's Day Dinner @ Hecho
Juanita More! hosts a delicious multi-course dinner. $55. Seatings at 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30pm. 2200 Market St. www.juanitamore.com www.hechoinsf.com
Victorian Valentine's Day Masquerade @ Haas-Lilienthal House
Enjoy cocktails and nibbly things at the elegant mansion; Victorian attire strongly encouraged at this benefit for the Human Rights Campaign. $95-$295. 8pm-11pm. 2007 Franklin St. www.galavantevents.com/masquerade.html
Sunday, Feb. 15
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
Billy Idol @ The Fox Oakland
The rock icon is back, with classic hits and new songs. Broncho opens. $35-$75. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.thefoxoakland.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
Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
DJ Bus Station John's festive disco dance night at the fun leathery bar. $5. 7pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Fur for All @ Powerhouse
Hairy guy night, and benefit for Flagging in the Park, with DJ Bear Z. Bub. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhousebar.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
Katya Presents @ Martuni's
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy welcomes Mercedes Munro, songs and storytelling, with Tom Shaw. $11. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.
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
Phat Sunday Street Fair @ StrEat Food
Enjoy New Orleans-style food, craft beers, live jazz, zydeco, swamp boogie and funk by School of the Arts students, and interactive art displays. $5 (pay as you go)-$70 (all you can eat/drink). 11am-6pm. 428 11th St. www.eventbrite.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
Bring your heart-filled underwear for the annual Sweethearts' Ball and Underwear Party, at the popular twice-weekly country-western dance night that includes line-dancing, two-stepping and lessons. $5. 5pm-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
Monday, Feb. 16
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
Mash Up Mondays @ Club BnB, Oakland
Weekly Karaoke and open mic night; RuPaul's Drag Race screenings, too. 9pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.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; also Wednesdays. 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
Opulence @ Beaux
New weekly dance night, with Jocques, DJs Tori, Twistmix and Andre. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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, Feb. 17
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
Cock Shot @ Beaux
Shot specials and adult Bingo games, with DJs Chad Bays and Riley Patrick, at the new weekly night. 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
Mardi Gras @ Lookout
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Mama's Gumbo & Fried Shrimp PoBoy tacos from 6pm-9pm, plus beads and a New Orleans'-style fun. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.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
Una Noche @ Club BnB, Oakland
Vicky Jimenez' drag show and contest; Latin music all night. 9pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Retro Night @ 440 Castro
Jim Hopkins plays classic pop oldies, with vintage music videos. 9pm-2am. 44 Castro St. www.the440.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, Feb. 18
Bingo @ Club OMG
Michael Brandon hosts the board game night (3rd Wed). 7pm. 43 6th St. 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. @ Club BnB, 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
Hip Hop night @ Club Bnb Oakland
Live music and DJed dancing. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.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
Pussy Party @ Beaux
Weekly 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
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 @ Oasis
The saucy women's burlesque revue has moved to the new SoMa nightclub; different musical guests each week. $10-$20. Wednesdays at 8:30pm-11:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 985-4442. www.sfoasis.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, Feb. 19
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
Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
The cruisy interactive play party in the downstairs arcade at the famed strip joint, this week with Max Cameron. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Comedy Returns @ El Rio
The monthly night of mirth this time includes Maureen Langan, Dan St. Paul, Carla Clayy, Bob McIntyre, and Lisa Geduldig. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. at Precita. www.elriosf.com
Full Frontal Comedy @ The Lookout
Valerie Branch and Yuri Kagan cohost a new monthly comedy night (3rd Thursdays), with Lydia Popovich, Kelly Anneken and Ginger Snap; proceeds benefit Margaret Cho's #berobin charity. $5. 8pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com
Funny Fun/Brazilian Carnival @ Club 21, Oakland
LGBT comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. $10. 8pm. Brazilian Carnival night follows. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Gregory Alan Isakov @ The Fillmore
The lyrical South African singer-songwriter performs with The Shook Twins. $25. 8pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. www.thefillmore.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
Karaoke Night @ Club BnB, Oakland
Sing your heart out at the free lively night. 8pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Kittens @ Oasis
The new weekly night for queer guys and their frisky pals, with DJ Sergio Fedasz. $5. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 985-4442. www.sfoasis.com
The Monster Show @ The Edge
The dearly missed Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys. $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. Feb. 19: Noise Pop Festival shares DJs Dawn Golden and Awesome Tapes from Africa, audio booths and animal specimens and more. $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
Thirsty Thursdays @ The Cafe
Drink specials, Top 40, gogo studs and no cover. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.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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