When the clock strikes, where will you be? At the bar, awaiting a drink? Stageside, awaiting the headlining band? At a cozy table, awaiting your date? Wait no more. Carpe noctem.
Thursday, April 23
48 Hills First Anniversary @ Verdi Club
Enjoy food and drinks with the founders Tim Redmond and Marke B, celebrity guest hosts, performers (comic Dhaya Lakshminarayanan) and Bay Area artists and activists to celebrate the first year of the nonprofit independent news and culture website. Comp beer & wine. $50, $100 and up. 6pm-9pm. 2424 Mariposa St. www.48hills.org
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
Rocco Steele, the super-hung porn actor, joins the interactive downstairs wank session (see his onstage shows listed Fri). $10. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Damien Rice @ Fox Theatre, Oakland
The lyrical Irish folk-pop singer performs. Marketa Irglova opens. $50-$60. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.thefoxoakland.com
The Facts of Life @ Oasis
Yes, it's true. Those wacky queens who gave you Sex & the City are now doing drag parody versions of two episodes from the cult classic schoolgirl sitcom! $25-$30. 7pm. Thu-Sat thru May 16. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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
LGBT comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. $10. 8pm. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy cheap/free whiskey shots from jock-strapped hotties and sexy sports videos at the popular sports bar. 10pm-2am. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Homo Thursdays @ Qbar
Celebrate Donna Sachet's birthday with guest DJ Riley Patrick and resident Franko at the weekly mash-up/pop music night. No cover. 2 for 1 welld rinks, 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.com
Janis Ian @ City Winery, Napa
The Grammy-winning veteran folk-pop singer performs with Tom Paxton. $38-$45. 6pm doors/dinner option. 8pm concert. 1030 Main St., Napa. www.citywinery.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
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 continues, 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. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line @ Brick & Mortar
Bittersweet rock and witty country music vocalist and her band; also on the bill, The Lady Crooners, Ben and Alex Morrison. $10-$14. 9pm. 1710 Mission St. www.brickandmortarmusic.com
Team Oasis @ Oasis
The AIDS Life Cycle team's fundraiser includes raffles, prizes, and a drag show with U-Phoria, WooWoo Monroe, Linden Linty, Gia Maica, Laundra Tyme, and several more. . $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. 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. 11th anniversary 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, April 24
Art & Wine Auction @ Minna Gallery
Academy of Friends hosts its first annual wine and art auction fundraiser, with live and silent auctions on artworks (Lenny Broberg as auctioneer), travel packages, theater tickets, local tours and jewelry, plus door prizes. $50. 6pm-8pm. 111 Minna St. www.aof42415.eventbrite.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, cute gogos and $2 beer (before 10pm). 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Caribbean Carnaval @ Mission Cultural Center
Dance party with a Carnivale theme; wear your festive ensembles at this fundraiser for the Center's Carnivale parade contingent. $12. 9pm-12am. 2868 Mission St. www.missionculturalcenter.org
Closing Parties @ Lexington Club
Celebrate the queer/lesbian bar's last days with DJs Chelsea Starr, Doc Sleep, Siobhan Aluvalot, and Miss Pop. April 25: DJs Jenna Riot, Andre, Durt, Jibbz, and gogo gals galore. (open thru April 30). 3464 19th St. 863-2052. www.lexingtonclub.com
Club Papi @ Oasis
The hot Latin night, with sexy gogos, pays a birthday tribute to Selena (with drag acts). $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.clubpapi.com www.sfoasis.com
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
The festive gogo-filled dance club, with host Lulu, features Latin pop dance hits with DJs Speedy Douglas Romero and Fabricio; no cover before 10pm. April 24: DJ Kane. Enjoy the club's new third dance floor. $6-$12. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Lena Hall @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee Broadway actress-singer ("Hedwig and the Angry Inch," "Kinky Boots"), and San Francisco native, performs "Sin and Salvation," her new cabaret concert. $40-$55. 8pm. Also April 25, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.lenahall.com www.ticketweb.com www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.aspx
Manimal @ Beaux
Gogo-tastic dance night starts off your weekend. $5. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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
Kaiser Chiefs, Priory @ Regency Ballroom
The two cool pop bands perform. $27-$30. 9pm. 1300 Van Ness Ave. www.theregencyballroom.com
Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio
The saucy women's burlesque revue's 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
Rocco Steele @Nob Hill Theatre
The super-hung daddy porn stud performs onstage live and nekkid, $25. Solo 8pm; sex show with Kyle Kash at 10pm. Also April 25. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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
Sandy Campbell, G. Scott Lacy @ Hotel Rex
The singing/piano duo perform "Chasing Our Own Tales," a musical cabaret show of their longtime collaborations; cocktails and small plates available. $25-$45. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com
Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Under the Golden Gate @ Kink.com
Maria Konner and DJ Dank's offbeat irreverent talk show is taped at The Armory, this time with Jane Wiedlin (The Go-Gos), Tom Ammiano, The Ethel Merman Experience, Mama Dora and kink master Danarama. Free/donation $5-$10. Online RSVP required. 8pm. Edwardian Suite, 1800 Mission St. www.underthegoldengate.com
Saturday, April 25
A.C.T. Gala @ Strand Theater
Come Get Stranded, a black-tie gala fundraiser for American Conservatory Theatre's actor training and community programs, features Tony Award-winning actor Alan Cumming, a lavish dinner, cocktails and entertainment; cocktails at The new strand Theatre, dinner under a tent at UN Plaza, and after-party back at The Strand, with muisc by DJ Flaxo. $1250-$2750 and up. 5pm-11pm. 1127 Market St. 439-2470. www.act-sf.org
Aprilween/Decadent Oasis @ DNA Lounge
Booty gets costumey in spring downstairs, and extra Burning Manly, with the playa crew, including NeonBunny, hosting the upstairs room at the mash-up night. $15. 9pm-2am. 375 11th St. www.bootiemashup.com/sf/
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
Bleaux @ Beaux
Haute Toddy and Lindsay Slowhands' popular dance n drag n fun night, with guests Ethical Drugs and Gina Cide. $5 long island iced teas all night. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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
Cocktailgate @ Truck
Suppositori Spelling's wacky weekly drag show at the cute lil gay bar. 10pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St. 571-0925. www.trucksf.com
Code @ The Edge
Enjoy the two-year anniversary of the 'leather in the Castro' night at the popular bar, with host Erik Lopez and DJ Sean McMahon. Leather/kink dress code, please! 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com
Feral @ Plough and Stars
The local Americana band performs with Storm Miguel Florez. 9pm. 116 Clement St. Also April 26 with Ghost Town Gospel, 5pm. at 924 Gilman, Berkeley. www.musiciansareferal.com
Justin Sayre @ Oasis
The New York downtown sensation brings his sassy sardonic ultra-gay-themed The Meeting of the International Order of Sodomites to SF. $20. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night at the fabulous renovated SoMa nightclub; plus DJ MC2 and guests. April 25: High School Confidential . $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Second Anniversary @ SF Eagle
Celebrate two years of the renovated and re-energized historic leather bar, with DJs Taco Tuesday and Chipmint, Rotten Robbie, DJ Bus Station John, and Dano; live shows with Ethel Merman and SheGees (the bear BeeGees cover band); drink specials, free BBQ food, no cover. 7pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Stand Up Sit Down @ La Pe�a Cultural Center, Berkeley
Stand up comedy and sit-down interviews with Karinda Dobbins and Lakshminarayanan, comic and storytellers Josh Healey and Boot Riley. $12-$15. 7pm. 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. www.lapena.org class=fsl>
Sugar @ The Caf�
Dance, drink, cruise at the Castro club. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Vanessa Williams @ Nourse Theater
The elegant singer-actress performs in a concert with pianist/host Seth Rudetsky, guest Varla Jean Merman; proceeds benefit San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Project Open Hand & San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. $50-$100. 8pm. 275 Hayes St. 392-4400. www.cityboxoffice.com
Sunday, April 26
Afternoon Delight @ The New Parish
Patio dance party (4th Saturdays) with DJ Justime, class=fsl>Jeremy Rosebrook, Lamont Young and Pete Avila. $5-$15. 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
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
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. DJed dance music 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
Megan Mullally & Nick Offerman @ Masonic Auditorium
The married comedy duo (Parks and Recreation) perform together in Summer of 69: No Apostrophe. $42.50. 7pm. 1111 California St. www.sfmasonic.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
Soberlicious @ Oasis
Sober tea dance, with DJed grooves. $12. 4pm-9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
Dance it up at the popular twice-weekly country-western 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 Brunch, Xtravaganza @ Balancoire
Weekly live music shows with host Galilea and various acts, along with brunch, mimosas, champagne and more, at the stylish nightclub and restaurant; shows at 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:45pm. After that, T-Dance drag shows at 7pm, 10pm and 11pm. 2565 Mission St. at 21st. 920-0577. www.balancoiresf.com
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, April 27
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 Caf�
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
Gaymer Meetup @ Brewcade
The new weekly LGBT video game enthusiast night includes big-screen games, and signature beers. No cover. 7pm-11pm. 2200 Market St. www.brewcadesf.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
Sing along at the popular 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 the popular men's night. 9pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com
Tuesday, April 28
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
Cindy Goldfield @ Oasis
One Night Stand, the comic performer's show with David Aaron brown about the foibles on online dating. $15. 8pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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
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
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
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
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, April 29
Booty Call @ QBar
Juanita More! and her weekly intimate -yet packed- 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
Michael Feinstein @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The multi-platinum jazz pianist-singer, and proprietor of the intimate cabaret club, performs a tribute concert of Frank Sinatra classics. $80-$95. Wed 7pm. Thu & Fri 8pm. Sat & Sun 7pm. Thru May 3. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.aspx
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
Out in the Bay Anniversary @ Oasis
Marilyn Pittman and Eric Jansen celebrate their LGBT radio programs' tenth anniversary with a live broadcast at the new SoMa nightclub, with best broadcast clips, live music from the SF Gay Men's Chorus Lollipop Guild, and Joshua Klipp; T-shirts, cocktails and noshes. $20-$50. 5pm-8pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. (510) 816-0450. www.outinthebay.org www.sfoasis.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 weekly show at the new SoMa nightclub; different musical guests each week. $10-$20. Wednesdays at 8:30pm-11:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. 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
Twin Shadow @ Regency Ballroom
The Brooklyn indie singer performs with his band. Eric Hassle opens. $22-$25. 8pm. 1300 Van Ness Ave. www.theregencyballroom.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, April 30
Buck 65, Astronautalis @ The New Parish
Canadian and Texan/Minneapolis rap? Yup. Two witty hip hop guys share a bill. $17-$20. 9pm. 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. (510) 444-7474. www.thenewparish.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
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 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
Hot Draw! Mark I. Chester Studio
Erotic, fetish, bondage poses for gay male sketchers of all skill levels; a fun, friendly group open to erotic drawing, with Jeff, the model who's into bondage and kink. Donations. 6:30pm. 1229 Folsom St. Call day of to reserve: 621-6294. www.markichester.com/hotdraw
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
Karaoke Night @ Club OMG
Dana leads the weekly amateur singing night. 8pm. No cover. 43 6th St. 896-6473. www.clubomgsf.com
The Monster Show @ The Edge
The dearly missed Cookie Dough's weekly drag show conitnues, with themed events and cute 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. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
The Orb @ Regency Ballroom
Everybody's favorite international electro duo ("Little Fluffy Clouds"), performs; Govinda and DJ Icon open. $22-$25. 8pm. 1300 Van Ness Ave. www.theregencyballroom.com
Thirsty Thursdays @ The Caf�
Drink specials, Top 40, gogo studs and no cover 2for 1 cocktails til 10:30pm. 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
Eleventh anniversary of the retro disco night with a fun diverse crowd, and disco master DJ Bus Station John. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
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