What can you get on a night out? A little dance, a few drinks, some flirting, or more. It's what you make of it, so go make out.
Thursday, May 7
After Dark @ Exploratorium
The "Photography"-themed party includes displays, exhibits, interactive image-making, cocktails and DJed music. $10-$15. 6pm-10pm. Pier 15 at Embarcadero. www.exploratorium.edu
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
Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell @ The Fillmore
The queen of country rock (and a 13-time Grammy winner) performs with the veteran musician, including songs from their new album The Traveling Kind. $40. 8pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. www.thefillmore.com
The Facts of Life @ Oasis
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
Gala Under Glass @ Conservatory of Flowers
The Conservatory's annual stylish fundraiser features delicious floral-infused cocktails, sumptuous food, live music with the Deco Belles and the Dick Bright Orchestra, plus tours of the plant exhibits and a snazzy silent auction. Elegant attire, please. $100-$250. 100 JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park, 831-2090. www.conservatoryofflowers.org
G News Events @ Various Bars
The new LGBT online news show hosts different events: May 7, 9pm-12am, Glitter for Good, an anti-bullying campaign, at Oasis 298 11th St. May 14, 6pm-10pm: Happy hour and fundraiser, 1437 Haight St. May 16, 2pm-6pm: fundraiser with raffles, silent auction and drinks! 3600 16th St. www.facebook.com/glitterbombtv
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
Franko DJs the weekly mash-up/pop music night. No cover. 2 for 1 well drinks, 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.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
Keiko Matsui @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The internationally acclaimed contemporary jazz pianist/composer performs at the intimate cabaret club. $45-$60. ($20 food/drink min.). 8pm. Also May 8, 8pm, May 9, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.keikomatsui.com www.ticketweb.com www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.aspx
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 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
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, May 8
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
Blow Pony @ Oasis
Double Duchess and Gaymous perform at the queer hip hop, bounce dance music night, with DJs Airockx, davO and Shat Monkey. $7. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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
Brenner Bolton @ Nob Hill Theatre
The avid porn pup performs a live strip show (8pm) and a sex show with muscle hunk Damian Stone (10pm). $25. Also May 9. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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. $6-$12. 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
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
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
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
Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Saturday, May 9
Bearracuda @ Beatbox
DJ Rotten Robbie spins pop tunes at the mantastic guy dance night. $10. 10pm-3am. 314 11th St. www.bearracuda.com www.beatboxsf.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. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Cockblock @ Rickshaw Stop
The monthly "queer, lezzie, dyke, tranny" dance party returns. $10. 9pm-2am. 155 Fell St. at Van Ness Ave. www.cockblocksf.com www.rickshawstop.com
Daddy @ Powerhouse
Andy Cross' monthly night of hot boys, sexy daddies, DJ Juan, Scout the Bookblack, and manly gogo dancers. Wear your leather or trashy gear. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Drop Dead Gorgeous @ Castro Theatre
Peaches Christ presents another drag-filled stage show film parody, with Jinkx Monsoon, Pandora Boxx, Suppositori Spelling and Bendelacrema, plus a beauty pageant costume contest; then, a screening of the dark satire of beauty pageants. $25-$45. 3pm & 8pm. 429 Castro St. www.peacheschrist.com
Frolic @ The Stud
The monthly furry party (2nd Saturdays) returns, with DJs Cohn Jonner, Sean Bass, Lycan Catt and NeonBunny. $4-$8. 8pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.frolicparty.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night at the fabulous renovated SoMa nightclub; plus DJ MC2 and guests. May 9: Mothers From Hell! $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Phoebe Leger @ SAFEhouse Arts, Monkey House
The New York singer and visual artist brings her eclectic shows (readings, live painting, and music) to the Bay Area. $15. 9:30pm. 1 Grove St. www.safehousearts.org. Also May 10, 8pm, at Monkey House, 1638 University Ave., Berkeley. www.monkeyhousetheater.com. Also May 16 & 17 at Maker Faire, San Mateo.
Pound Puppy @ SF Eagle
The popular pooch-themed party returns, with resident DJs Taco Tuesday and Kevin O'Connor, canine gogos, barber Tony DiCaro and great grooves. $10. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Sugar @ The Cafe
Dance, drink, cruise at the Castro club. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
WooWoo's Cirq-us @ Renegades, San Jose
WooWoo Monroe hosts a monthly show every second Saturday of the month featuring the insanity of camp, shock and hilarity only CIRQ-US can provide. This month's lineup includes Charlamaine Favulous, Hazzard Strange, Mercury Rising, Phatima Rude, and Holy McGrail. $5. 10pm-2am. 501 W. Taylor St., San Jose. www.renegadesbar.com
Sunday, May 10
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
Drag Grab Bag, Rarebits, Dirty Game Show @ Oasis
Three fun events in one day; Crafty's drag grab bag, where you can donate and buy used drag items ($20, 12pm). Rarebits, a grab-bag music T-dance ($2, 1pm-6pm), and the comic evening of racy fun with Psychokitty. ($30, 7:30pm). 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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
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, May 11
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
Gaymer Meetup @ Brewcade
The new weekly LGBT video game enthusiastnight include 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
Performerama @ Oasis
Marga Gomez' monthly variety show this time includes another excerpt from Gomez' hilarious Pound!, plus Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, The Bad Aunties (featuring Diane Amos), Robin Clou, Kat Evasco and Tina D'Elia. $5-$10. 8pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.margagomez.com www.sfoasis.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, May 12
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
Indulge @ ODC Theater
The popular dance space's annual gala benefit includes delicious libations, food from dozens of local restaurants and caterers, delicious desserts, pop-up performances (Amara Tabor-Smith, Jess Curtis/Gravity, Nol Simonse and Scott Wells & Dancers) silent auctions in travel, cuisine, travel and the arts. $45/$55, $150 for pre-gala dinner. 7:30pm. 3153 17th St. www.odcdance.org/indulge
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
Point Foundation Cocktail Party @ Rye Bar
The LGBTQ scholarship foundation celebrates its newest grant recipients, with cocktails and food truck El Tonayense. $25. 6pm. 688 Geary St. www.pointfoundation.org
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, May 13
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
Dream Queens Revue @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
The twice-monthly drag show, with Collette LeGrande, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Kipper, and Joie de Vivre. No cover. 9:30pm-11:30pm. 133 Turk St. www.dreamqueensrevue.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 weekly women's sexy strip show. $15-$25. 8:30pm-11:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com
Rookies Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Amatuer night, where the newbies get nude for a $200 prize. $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
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, May 14
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
Connie Champagne @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The popular vocalist-actress returns with the special concert, Beyond the Rainbow: The Best of Connie Champagne as Judy Garland. $25-$40. 8pm. ($20 food/drink min.) Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.conniechampagne.com www.ticketweb.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
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
Mazel Top @ Oasis
The social mixer for Jewish guys and their goy pals returns (2nd Thu), at a "bagel meets bagel queen" evening. $5-$7. 9pm-1am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com
The Monster Show @ The Edge
The dearly missed Cookie Dough's weekly drag show continues, with themed events and cute gogo guys. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Thirsty Thursdays @ The Cafe
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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