Hello, 2016. Whatcha got in store for us? Delirious dancing, delicious drag shows, dandy drinks?
Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015
Baloney @ Oasis
Masquerade, a New Year's new show with the sexy, funny, male burlesque show with a dozen performers, created by Rory David and Michael Phillis. $25-$40. 7:30pm. Also Jan. 1 & 2. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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. Special holiday shows thru New Year's Eve. Reg: $25-$160. Beer/wine served; cash only; 21+, except where noted. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com
Bearracuda @ Beatbox
Celebrate the bear-tastic night's 10th annual New Year's Eve party, with DJs Paul Goodyear and Steve Sherwood. $20-$25. 9pm-4am. 314 11th St. www.bearracuda.com www.beatboxsf.com
The Big One @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
New Year's Eve concert with The Flaming Lips, Ratatat, Tycho, Gramatik, Gigamesh, Shigeto and several others. $95-$195. 8pm. 99 Grove St. www.thebigonesf.com
Bulge @ Powerhouse
'Cheers, Queers,' a New Year's Eve party, hosted by Grace Towers, with black ties and bulges, classy and low-down. Comp champagne at midnight, $100 cash prize for best bulge. $5-$10 benefits Groundswell Institute, the queer retreat camp. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Brenner Bolton @ Nob Hill Theatre
The cute porn pup headlines a male nude strip review and New Year's Eve party. 9pm. $25. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Chet Faker @ Mezzanine
The popular singer performs a New Year's Eve concert, with Dam-Funk and Marcus Marr. $140-$185. 9pm.444 Jessie St. 625-8880. www.mezzaninesf.com
Comedy Fiesta @ Brava Center
Marga Gomez hosts a New Year's Eve night of Latina/o comics, including Lydia Popovich, Chris Storin, Monica Palacios, Baruch Porras-Hernandez and Betty Pazmino; dance party afterwards, with full cash bar, snacks, midnight champagne. Proceeds benefit Brava! For Women in the Arts and Brava Theater Center. $35-$50. 9pm. 2781 24th St. www.margagomez.com www.brava.org
Cuban Dance Party @ La Pena Cultural Center, Berkeley
Orchestra La Moderna Tradicion performs at the community celebration. $25-$35. 9pm. 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Disco Mania @ Codeword
Enjoy a retro disco classics New Year's Eve party at the new (mostly straight) nightclub, with DJs Shindog (New Wave City, CW Saloon), Andy T (Stud, CW), Tomas Diablo (Strangelove). $20-$30. 9pm-2am. 917 Folsom St. at 5th. www.codeword-sf.com
Forever Tango @ Herbst Theatre
Anna Trebunskaya and Dmitry Chaplin (Dancing With the Stars pro dancer/choreographers) join the splashy Spanish dance concert with live music (an 11-piece orchestra), choreographed by Luis Bravo. $25-$125 (VIP meet & greet). Jan. 31 New Year's Eve show 9pm ($49-$99) with VIP dancing and meet & greet in the Green Room. Almost nightly, various times thru Jan. 10. 401 Van Ness Ave. 392-4400. www.cityboxoffice.com
Greg Proops @ Punch Line
The popular comic with a satirical edge performs $40-$55. 7:30pm & 10pm. Also Jan. 2. 444 Battery St. www.punchlinecomedyclub.com
House of More @ The Stud
Celebrate New Year's Eve with Juanita More!, Glamamore, Miss Rahni, Scarlett Letters, and other drag talents, DJs Steve Fabus & Sergio Fedasz (Go Bang!) and John Fucking Cartwright. $ 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison www.studsf.com
Mayer Hawthorne @ SF Independent
The multi-instrumental songwriter and DJ headlines a New Year's Eve concert, with Peanut Butter Wolf and DJ Kurse. $135 includes open bar. 9pm. 628 Divisadero St. www.theindependentsf.com
Michael Feinstein @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The man behind the name, celebrated singer-pianist returns for a special New Year's Eve pair of concerts. $100 ($35 food/drink min.). 7:30pm & 10:30pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com
New Bohemia NYE @ SF Armory
Massive (mostly straight) dance party, with aerial performances, live acts Stanton Warriors, multiple DJs (Meat Katie, Ben Coda, Kimba a dozen others), drinks, food, VIP salons in the Upper Room Victorian lounges. $50-, $70, $175 and up. 8pm-4am. 1800 Mission ST. www.newbohemianye.com
New Gear's Eve @ SF Eagle
Celebrate the new year in your best leather and kink gear at the famed leather bar. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
New Year's Eve @ Club 21, Club BnB, Oakland
Bay Area's biggest and only gay Latin and hip hop New Year's Eve party, with combined floors for extra fun, gogo dancers, buffet, balloon drop. $15-$35. 9pm-3am. 2120 Broadway, Oakland. www.club-bnb.com
Bearracuda NYE @ Beatbox
New Year's Eve @ Oasis
Celebrate the fun SoMa club's one-year anniversary �-to the day- at their second annual NYE party, with hosts/co-owners Heklina and D'Arcy Drollinger; DJ MC2. $30-$75. VIP party in the Fez Room at 7:30pm. Gen 9:30pm-2am. Show at 11pm, champagne toast at midnight. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Paula Poundstone @ Palace of Fine Arts
The witty comic returns for a special New Year's Eve show. $47.50-$60. 8pm. (888) 929-7849. www.paulapoundstone.com www.palaceoffinearts.org
Primus @ Fox Theatre, Oakland
The funky fun band performs the entire album Pork Soda in a special New Year's Eve show. $49-$69. 9:30pm. 1807 Telegraph ave., Oakland. www.apeconcerts.com
Shannon & The Clams @ Great American Music Hall
The Oregon-based indie-punk fun band performs a special New Year's Eve concert. Sonny & the Sunsets opens. $40-$65 (with dinner). 9pm Also Dec. 30. 859 O'Farrell St. 885-0750. www.shannonandtheclams.com www.slimspresents.com
The Stone Foxes @ Slim's
The blues-rock band performs a New Year's Eve show, with Tumbleweed Wanderers and Coo Coo Birds opening. $40-$65 (with dinner). 9pm. 333 11th St. www.slimspresents.com
Sugar NYE @ The Cafe
Celebrate New Year's Eve in the Castro. 10pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.jceventsSF.com www.cafesf.com
Sundance Saloon @ Hotel Whitcomb
The country-western two-stepping line-dancing New Year's Eve celebration returns to the beautiful hotel ballroom, with $30 (lessons 8pm, dancing til 12:30am), $60 (with dinner, 6pm). 1231 Market St. www.sundancesaloon.org
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Disco guru DJ Bus Station John spins grooves at the intimate retro music night; December 31: a "cheap New Year's Eve." 10 pm-2 am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Friday, Jan. 1, 2016
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
Comedy Noir @ Balancoire
Valerie Branch's weekly comedy night, where she embodies her faux queen character Pia Messing for some offbeat wit, along with guest performers. $5. 8pm-10pm. 2565 Mission St. www.balancoiresf.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
Holiday Ice Rink @ Union Square
Enjoy skating, hot drinks and fun in the downtown center of holiday shopping. $7-$11. Skate rental $6. Thru Jan. 14. Various times, 10am-11pm. 333 Post St. www.unionsquareicerink.com
Galilea hosts the new weekly "old school drag show" with guest performers and DJ Jack Rojo, and a special Christmas night show. $4. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubOMGsf.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
El Mundo @ Empire Ballroom
The new weekly Latin night at the Civic Center renovated nightclub features drag shows, gogo guys and gals, and DJed grooves. 9pm-3am. 555 Golden Gate. www.theempireroomsf.com
Polyglamorous @ Oasis
Channel your inner (or otter) Burner Faerie at the coolest dance night in SoMa, with Mark O'Brian, M*J*R and guest DJs Lisa Frank and SindriSalad. $7-$10. 9pm-2am. 795-3180. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Saturday, Jan. 2
La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
Latin, hip hop and Electro music night. $5-$25. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. 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
Go Bang! @ The Stud
Prince Eddie P and Eddie House join resident DJs Steve Fabus, Prince Wolf and Sergio Fedasz at the classic disco groove mix night. $10 (free before 10pm). 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Jan. 2: Lady Gaga night! $10-$25. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. 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
Soul Delicious @ Lookout
Brunch, booze, sass and grooves, with the Mom DJs, Motown sounds, and soul food. 11am-4pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Soul Party @ Elbo Room
DJs Lucky, Paul, and Phengren Osward spin 60s soul 45s. $5-$10 ($5 off in semi-formal attire). 10pm-2am. 647 Valencia St. 552-7788. www.elbo.com
Sugar @ The Cafe
Dance, drink, cruise at the Castro club. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Sunday, Jan. 3
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 (Check the website for a list of recipients). 3pm-6pm. Now also on Saturdays. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Big Top @ Beaux
The fun Castro nightclub, with hot local DJs and sexy gogo guys and gals. $5. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.Beauxsf.com
Domingo De Escandal @ Club OMG
Weekly Latin night with drag shows hosted by Vicky Jimenez and DJ Luis. 7pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Femme, 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
GlamaZone @ The Cafe
Pollo del Mar's weekly drag show takes on different themes with a comic edge. 8:30-11:30pm. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Jock @ The Lookout
Enjoy the weekly jock-ular fun, with DJed dance music at sports team fundraisers. 12pm-1am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Sunday's a Drag @ Starlight Room
Donna Sachet hosts the weekly fabulous brunch and drag show, now celebrating its tenth anniversary. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 395-8595. www.starlightroomsf.com
Monday, Jan. 4
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 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
Hysteria @ Martuni's
Irene Tu and Jessica Sele cohost the comedy open mic night for women and queers. No cover. 6pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St.
Mahogany Mondays @ Midnight Sun
Honey Mahogany's weekly drag and musical talent show starts around 10pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Monday Musicals @ The Edge
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
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
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
Queer Jitterbugs @ Club Deluxe
The weekly LGBT-friendly swing dance event return, with lessons, social dancing and fun. $25-$40 for 4-week lessons at 6:30-7:30pm (also ASL-friendly). Free drop-ins 7:30pm-8pm. Dancing til 11pm. 1511 Haight St. at Ashbury. www.QueerJitterbugs.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, Jan. 5
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
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
Gaymer Night @ Eagle
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
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 also take it all off. $20. 9pm. 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
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. $4. 10pm-2am. Preceded by Open Mic Comedy, 7pm, no cover. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Wednesday, Jan. 6
Bedlam @ Beaux
New weekly event with DJs Haute Toddy, Guy Ruben, Mercedez Munro and Abominatrix. Wet T-shirt/jock contest at 11pm. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Bone @ Powerhouse
New weekly punk-alternative music night hosted by Uel Renteria and Johnny Rockitt. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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
Latin Drag Night @ Club OMG
Weekly Latin night with drag shows hosted by Vicky Jimenez. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Man Francisco @ Oasis
The sexy, funny male burlesque show returns; choreographed by Christopher James Dunn, with Colin, Darius, Thomas and Jon. Mr Pam MCs. $20. 2-drink min. 9:30pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Miss Kitty's Trivia Night @ Wild Side West
The weekly fun night at the Bernal Heights bar includes prizes, hosted by Kitty Tapata. No cover. 7pm-10pm. 424 Cortland St. 647-3099. www.wildsidewest.com
Open Mic/Comedy @ SF Eagle
Kollin Holts hosts the weekly comedy and open mic talent night. 6pm-8pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Pussy Party @ Beaux
Ladies night at the Castro dance club. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Rookies Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Newbie strippers compete for a $200 prize; audience chooses the winner; refreshments included. $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
Star Trek Live @ Oasis
The hilarious popular drag parody performance (with kings and queens) of the original Star Trek series' episode, "Mudd's Women," returns, with Leigh Crow, Honey Mahogany, Jef Valentine, Persia and many other talents. Enjoy special space-age cocktails. $25-$35 and up. Wed-Sat 7pm. Thru Jan. 23. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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
Thursday, Jan. 7
After Dark @ Exploratorium
The monthly adult party at the hands-on science museum this time is themed Let's Have a Ball. $10-$15. 6pm-10pm. Pier 1 at Embarcadero. www.exploratorium.edu
Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the racy night with a $100 wet undies buldge contest at midnight. 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
Mary Go Round @ Lookout
Mercedez Munro and Holotta Tymes' weekly drag show. $5. 10:30pm show. DJ Philip Grasso. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Mazel Top @ Oasis
The monthly social event for Jewish gay men and their pals/admirers returns. $5. 9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Skate Night @ Church on 8 Wheels
Groove on wheels at the former Sacred Heart Church-turned disco roller skate party space, hosted by John D. Miles, the "Godfather of Skate." 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
Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy 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
Mary Go Round @ Lookout
Mercedez Munro and Holotta Tymes' weekly drag show. $5. 10:30pm show. DJ Philip Grasso. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
The Monster Show @ The Edge
The weekly drag show with themed nights, 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
Picante @ The Cafe
Lulu and DJ Marco's Latin night with sexy gogo guys. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Queer Karaoke @ Club OMG
Dana hosts the weekly singing night; unleash your inner American Idol. 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.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
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
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 @ SF Eagle
Music night with local and touring bands. $8. 9:30pm. 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; December 31: a "cheap New Year's Eve."10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
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