The big rainbow elephant, Sunday June 28's Pride Parade, and Civic Center celebrations on Saturday and Sunday, are surrounded by an enture circus of LGBTQIetc events, so gird your loins and step right up.
Thursday, June 25
Barbary Coast Revue @ Balancoire
The third season of the popular cabaret show returns, with Danny Kennedy as Mark Twain, a cast of diverse performers, and new guest performer Connie Champagne. Thursdays weekly thru June. $14-$64. 8pm. 2565 Mission St. at 22nd. www.BarbaryCoastRevue.com
Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the weekly gogo-tastic night of sexy dudes shakin' their bulges and getting wet in their undies for $100 prize (contest at midnight), and dance beats spun by DJ DAMnation. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Double Duchess @ Oasis
The hip hop/bounce duo - Krylon Superstar and davO- perform live, very live versions of their new CD, All Eyes on Me, with back-up dancers and beguiling visuals. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. class=cfphone> 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
La Garconne Gala @ SOMArts
Natalie Coblentz and Stroker Production's upscale butch dyke, drag king ball, where formal attire is de rigeur (not actually). Live music by Lindsay Katt, Raven Marcus, Lex; drinks, dancing, photo booth, a fashion show of works by several designers, and more. $30-$80. 6pm-3am. 934 Brannan St. www.somarts.org
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
Jarrod Spector @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The very talented vocalist, who starred as Frankie Valli in the hit musical Jersey Boys, performs his new cabaret show, A Little Help From My Friends , which includes songs by Valli, The Beatles, Queen, Billy Joel and others. $35-$50 ($20 food/drink min). Also June 26. 8pm. hotel Nikko, 222 Mason st. (866) 663-1063. www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.aspx www.ticketweb.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 @ The Stud
"Sing Til It Hurts" the new weekly night with hostess Sister Flora (Floozy) Goodthyme. 8pm; happy hour drinks til 10pm. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
Sip a cocktail and enjoy the poetry of writers Dean Kostos, Blythe Baldwin, Baruch Porras-Hernandez, and Joe Wadlington, with host James J. Siegel. No cover or drink minimum. 7pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St.
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
Megaphone @ Temple
DJs Chelsea Starr, Justime, Collin Bass, Lady Kraft and others spin grooves at this fundraiser for the castro Street Fair. $8. 9pm-2am. 540 Howard St. www.eventbrite.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
Pride Kickoff @ Virgil's
DJs Jenna Riot, Workalook and Lady Ryan shake up the grooves with former Lexington Club staffers who take over the bar for this Pride party. $5. 9pm-2am. 3152 Mission St. www.virgilssf.com
Revival @ St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
Page Hodel spins classic grooves at this Shanti-sponsored HIV survivor gathering. 6pm light dinner. 7pm-10pm dancing. 1661 15th St. at Julian. www.shanti.org
Sex & The City Live @ Oasis
The popular drag parody performances of episodes from the HBO show about four Manhattan gal pals. $25 and up. Thu-Sat 7pm. Thru June 26. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Shannon Wolfe & Patrick Leveque @ Hotel Rex
The two vocalists perform a Frank Sinatra and Dinah Shore tribute. $35-$50 (cocktails and small plates available). 8pm. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com
Thirsty Thursdays @ The Cafe
Drink specials, Top 40, gogo studs and no cover. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Throwback Thursdays @ Qbar
Enjoy retro 80s soul, dance and pop classics with DJ Jorge Terez. No cover. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com
Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Music with local and touring bands. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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, June 26
Adam Killian @ Nob Hill Theatre
The muscled enthusiastic porn stud does solo shows (8 pm) and a hot duo sex show (10 pm). $25. Also June 27 & 28. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Bayard Rustin Coalition @ Infusion Lounge
LGBT people of color group hosts a Pride reception at the Union Square nightclub. $20-$60. 6pm-9pm. 124 Ellis St. www.infusionlounge.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
Bearracuda @ Beatbox
DJs Wayne G and Ryan Jones spin at the 7th annual Pride edition of the beartastic dance night. $15. 9pm-2am. 314 11th St. www.bearracuda.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
Club Papi @ Oasis
The hot Latin night celebrates Pride, with DJs Ben and Polo, 15 hung hot gogo guys, and a 12am show with Sonora Tropicana. Hosts Ms. Loa and Dorys give away concert tickets (Gloria Trevia, Ricky Martin). $10-$20. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Drag Yourself to Prom @ Rickshaw Stop
DJ Brian Urmanita spins at the fun event, this month with a "Dead Celebrity" dress code, plus gogo guys and gals in Dirty Disney gear. Hmm. $10. 9:30pm-2am. 155 Fell St. at Van Ness. www.rickshawstop.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
Hard Fridays @ Qbar
DH Haute Toddy's weekly electro-pop night with hotty gogos. $3. 9pm-2am (happy hour 4pm-9pm). 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com
Hella Nikki @ Slate
Darling Nikki and Hella Saucey's queer, women and LGBT dance party, with DJs JiBBZ, Durt, and Andre playing 80s, 90s, hip hop and more. Partial proceeds benefit the Lexington Club Archival Project. $8. 8pm-2am. 2925 16th St. www.slate-sf.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
Luxury @ Midway
DJ Abel spins at one of four Gus Presents Pride circuit parties. 900 Marin St. at Michigan. www.guspresents.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
Queer Sphere @ Club BnB, Oakland
Meet & greet, happy hour and upstairs dancing with the LGBTQ BDSM folk. No cover. 2120 Broadway, Oakland. www.queersphere.net www.bench-and-bar.com
Red Hots Burlesque @ Beatbox
The saucy women's burlesque revue's weekend show; different musical guests each week. $10-$20. 7:30pm. 314 11th St. Also Wed. nights at Oasis (298 11th St.). www.redhotsburlesque.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
Wild Arabian Night @ Club OMG
Middle Eastern gay men's night at the intimate mid-Market club. $10-$15. 9pm-4am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Saturday, June 27
Afterglow @ Factory
Comfort & Joy's black light party night includes three dance floors (DJs Mark Louque, CT +Wyser. Robot Hustle, Robin Simmons, Paul Goodyear, and Go Bang's Steve Fabus and Sergio Fedasz, plus Bus Station John, Gehno Aviance, Mark O'Brien and John Major of BAAAHS, David Sylvester and more), drag and performance acts (Tory's Seduction, Miss Rahni Nothingmore, Tobirus Newby, Trangela Lansbury, Glitterbox) play spaces, refreshments, visual art galore. $30-$50. 10pm-7am. 525 Harrison St. www.afterglowpride.eventbrite.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
DJs Kidd Sysko and Natalie Nuxx spin at the annual Dyke March after-party. $12-$20. 9:30pm-2am. 155 Fell St. at Van Ness. www.rickshawstop.com
Colossus @ 470 Stevenson
Second of Gus Presents' four-party Pride weekend of circuit events, with Nina Flowers and Josh Whitaker. $60. 12am-9am. 470 Stevenson St. www.guspresents.com class=description>
Heather Paton Watson @ Hotel Rex
Cabaret show with Tania Johnson that explores songs about "happily ever after." $25-$50 (cocktails and small plates available). 8pm. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night at the fabulous renovated SoMa nightclub; plus DJ MC2 and guests. June 27, special guest Lady Bunny. $10-$15. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Nightjacket @ Hemlock Tavern
Eclectic LA band (folk, rock, a bit of opera with ethereal vocalist Holland Belle) performs; Roman Cities opens. 9pm. 1131 Polk St. 923-0923. www.hemlocktavern.com
Pink Party @ Castro District
The revamped pre-Pride street party starts and ends earlier (3pm-8pm), includes DJed music, drag and live acts on four stages, food trucks and a VIP area. Gate donations benefit local nonprofits. www.sfpride.org
Pink Saturday @ SF Eagle
DJs Folster and Manuelito play at the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's pink beer bust (3pm-6pm). the Pink Ball features DJs Jim Piechota and David Knapp ($10. 8pm-2am). 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Planet Booty, La Gente @ The Chapel
Enjoy live funk, hip-hop, salsa and dance music with two local fun bands, also, Babii Cris and Rasa Vitalia. $15. 9pm. 777 Valencia St. www.planetbooty.com www.thechapelsf.com
Pound Puppy @ F8
Pride edition of the fun dance night (popular with pups, cubs and other animal-men), with DJs Viennetta Disco, Ambrosia Salad, Taco Tuesdays, and Kevin O'Connor. $10. 9pm-2am. 1192 Folsom St. www.feightsf.com
Reach @ Oasis
Real Bad (Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation) presents its fifth annual Pride T-dance event/fundraiser, with DJ Amy Alderman. $25-$30. 3pm-8pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Saturgay @ Qbar
Stanley Frank spins house dance remixes at the intimate Castro dance bar. $3. 9pm-2am (weekly beer bust 2pm-9pm). 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com
Simply Barbra @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Steven Brinberg returns with his Barbra Streisand concert, and his impeccable impersonation of the singing diva. $25-$40 ($20 food/drink min; 18% gratuity). 7pm. Also 28, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.ticketweb.com
Sugar @ The Cafe
Dance, drink, cruise at the Castro club. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Sundance Saloon @ Hotel Whitcomb
The country-western line-dancing and two-stepping annual huge gathering will attract hundreds of dance fans. $10. 7:30pm. 1231 Market St. www.sundancesaloon.org
Suday, Junen 28
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. Beer bust donations benefit local nonprofits. 3pm-6pm. Now also on Saturdays! 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Big Top @ Beaux
JuJuBee and Raven (RuPaul's Drag Race) perform live, along with Au Jus, Carnie Asada, Madison McQueen, and Crafty Dough, plus DJs Guy Ruben and Colby B, at a Special Pride edition of Joshua J.'s homo disco circus night, with guest DJs and performers, hotty gogo guys and drink specials. $5-$10. 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
Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
Celebrate two years of DJ Bus Station John's delicious retro grooves at this special Pride edition. $5. 7pm-12am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Frameline Closing Gala @ Oasis
The film festival's closing party includes food, cocktails and announcements of Audience Award winners. 10pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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
Hard French ?s Los Homos @ Mezzanine
Huge block party and indoor dance and music fest for Pride, hosted by Persia, with DJs from Mango, Bearracuda, Lexington Club, Polyglamorous and other local events. $15-$25. 3pm-11pm. 444 Jessie St. www.hardfrench.com/pridefaq
Hero @ Ruby Skye
Industry's Pride weekend big dance party, with DJsa Grind and Joe Gauthreaux., with a live set by Abigail. $25-$35. 6pm-12am. 420 Mason St. www.industrysf.com
Jock @ The Lookout
A special Pride edition of the weekly jock-ular fun, with DJed dance music by Luke Allen, Byron Bonsall and Aussie DJ Dirty Nelly. 12pm-1am. 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
Menage @ Beatbox
Multiple DJs spin at this post-Pride dance party, with live sets by singers Brielle and the Freaky Boyz. $12. 7pm-1am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com
Morning After BBQ @ Oasis
New weekly barbeque brunch on the newly opened rooftop deck, with Mimosas and Bloody Mary cocktails. 11am-3pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Pride Party @ Jones
Juanita More!'s annual popular affair will be packed with prideful peeps; DJs David Harness, Steve Fabus, Jackie House, and Robert Jeffrey; performances by Double Duchess, Miss Rahni Nothingmore and others. Proceeds benefit LGBT Youth Empowerment Summit. $35. 12pm-10pm. 620 Jones at Geary. www.juanitamore.com
Que(e)ry @ Make Out Room
A party for LGBTQ librarians and those who love them, with DJs Chelsea Starr, Rapid Fire and Marc Records. Proceeds benefit the GLBT History Museum. $10. 8pm-2am. 3225 22nd St. www.queeryparty.org
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
Sanctuary @ 1015 Folsom
Fourth of four Gus Presents circuit dance events. $30. 10pm-6am. 1015 Folsom St. www.guspresents.com
SF LGBT Pride @ Civic Center
The second of two festival days near City Hall, with live music (Steve Grand, Shiny Toy Guns, Big Freedia, Sexitude, Alicia Garza, the Glamz, Krystle Warren and many others), several DJed areas, drinks, food and community booths. Donations at gate. 11am-6pm. March goes from Beale Street downtown to 8th Street at Civic Center. After-party in City Hall rotunda, with Jason Brock, Fauxnique, Go Bang, Extra Action Marching Band and more. Pride March routes from Market Street at Embarcadeo to 8th St. 11am-5pm. www.sfpride.org
Sings Like Teen Spirit @ Martuni's
Cabaret night with company members of Ray of Light Theatre: Samantha Cardenas, Jessica Coker, Paul Hovannes, Nick Quintell and Lewis Rawlinson and accompanist Ben Prince; Eliza Leoni hosts. $15. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.rayoflighttheatre.com
Sundance Saloon @ Whitcomb Hotel
The official post-Pride two-stepping line-dancing country-western (and other genres played) dance event. $10. 6pm (lessons) , dancing 7pm-10:30pm. 1231 Market St. www.sundancesaloon.org
Sunday Brunch, Xtravaganza @ Balancoire
Weekly live music shows with 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 Brunch @ Thee Parkside
Enjoy $12 bottomless mimosas from 10am-3pm at the fun punk rock bar. 1600 17th St. 252-1330. www.theeparkside.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
Sunday Mass Pride @ Public Works
Large dance and art event, featuring DJs Yacht, Tracer, Havoc, Blaus and many more; visual art, projections and a Cuddle Puddle. $15-$30. 8pm-4am. 161 Erie St. www.masssundays.com
Monday, June 29
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 enthusiast night include big-screen games, and signature beers, with a new remodeled layout, including an outdoor patio. 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
Recovery @ Lookout
Post-Pride event; Pollo Del Mar serves up Jell-O shots, DJs Russ Rich and Dirty Nelly spin. 3pm-9pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.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, June 30
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
Gaymer Night @ Eagle
No cover gay gaming fun on the bar's big screen TVs. Have a nerdgasm and a beer with your pals. 8pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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
Jackie Beat @ Oasis
LA's sassy drag comic talent performs her new live show, #NoFilter . $25-$32. 7pm & 9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. class=cfphone> 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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 as the strippers do as well. $20. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Prince Fox @ DNA Lounge
The popular electronic music composer-remixer/DJ plays, 219 Boys, Zonii, and NeonBunny and Raid Zero opening sets. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 372 11th St. 626-1409. www.dnalounge.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, July 1
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
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
Follies @ Oasis
Holotta Tymes hosts the new weekly variety show with female impersonation acts, and barbeque in the front Fez Room. $20. 7pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.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, with special guests. $15-$25. 8:30pm-11:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 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
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, July 2
After Dark @ Exploratorium
The RGB-themed cocktail party at the interactive science museum explores the multiple examples of the red green blue rainbow. $10-$15. 6pm-10pm. Pier 15 at Embarcadero. www.exploratorium.edu
Barbary Coast Revue @ Balancoire
The third season of the popular cabaret show returns, with Danny Kennedy as Mark Twain, a cast of diverse performers, and guest performer Connie Champagne. Thursdays weekly thru June. $14-$64. 8pm. 2565 Mission St. at 22nd. www.BarbaryCoastRevue.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
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 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, 2 for 1 cocktails until 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
Thursday Night Live @ Eagle
Live bands - usually, rock, punk and always good- perform at the famed leather bar. 8:30pm first band. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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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