If there's one thing we've learned from this month, it's to treasure live music while musicians are alive. What; too soon? Fortunately, we've got a delicious selection of veteran performers, and some youngsters, too, each of whom will share their unique vocal stylings. Oh, and DJs and drag lip-synching, too, of course.
Thursday, Jan. 28
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. Beer/wine served; cash only; 21+, except where noted. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com
Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the fun sexy night. $100 cash prize for best bulge. $5-$10 benefits Groundswell Institute, the queer retreat camp. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Muscle stud Billy Santoro leads the interactive sexy fun in the downstairs arcade (before his live duo shows Jan 29 & 30). $10. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
David Sylvester @ Qbar
The former SF DJ (Two Dudes in Love) plays a special variety set at the intimate Castro nightclub. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.com
Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
The monthly reading event at the intimate martini bar's lounge this time features Cassandra Dallett, Willian Taylor, Jr., Tarin Towers, and Elizabeth Creely. James J. Siegel MCs. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.
Marilyn Maye @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Music veteran performs her classy cabaret tribute to the songs of Johnny Mercer. Also Jan. 29. $45-$65. 8pm. (2-drink min.) Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (855-636-4556. www.feinsteinsSF.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
Rock Fag @ Hole in the Wall
Enjoy hard rock and punk music from DJ Don Baird at the wonderfully divey SoMa bar. 7pm-2am. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com
SF Restaurant Week @ Citywide
Enjoy discounts and special food events at participating eatieries all over town in an eleven-day festival, with a portion of your bill going to local nonprofits. Thru Jan. 31. www.sfrestaurantweek.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Disco guru DJ Bus Station John spins grooves at the intimate retro music night. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Friday, Jan. 29
5th Anniversary Party @ GLBT History Museum
Enjoy drinks, bites, DJed grooves, and an array of queer history fans, with hostess Juanita More!. $5-$10. 7pm-9pm. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org
Bearracuda @ Oasis
The bears migrate down the SoMa street, with DJs Matt Consola, Medic and E. Feld. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.bearracuda.com www.sfoasis.com
Billy Santoro @ Nob Hill Theatre
The muscled porn stud with a great sense of humor performs live onstage with twink Rex Cameron. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also Jan. 30. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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
Carol Peters @ Hotel Rex
The charming singer performs her cabaret show. $30-$50. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.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
Cyberdelia, Tank Girl @ DNA Lounge
Celebrate retro-future scifi with a screening of the cult fave film Tank Girl (8pm), then aerialist acts, groovy visuals and grooves with DJs KidHack, Tollef, and Tripp. Costume contest at 12am. $12-$20 and up. 8pm-2am. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.com
Dandy @ Oasis
The new drag king review includes performances by class=fsl>Alex U. Inn, Arty Fishal, Chester Vanderbox, Clammy Faye, Fudgie Frottage, Kegel Kater, Rebel Kings of Oakland and SF Drag King 2015 Mason Dixon Jars; hosted by Leigh Crow and Ruby Vixen. $10. 7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Friday Nights @ Oakland Museum
The family-friendly night events returns, with exhibit tours, dancing, food, drinks, and live music. 5pm-9pm. www.museumca.org/2016/friday-nights-omca-january-8
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
Ladies of San Francisco @ Club OMG
Galilea hosts the 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
Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
Lulu Ramirez hosts the drag show and dance night, with Mitzy Lee and Jacqueline Aguilar La Gata; gogo guys, drink special. $6 before 10:30pm. Til 3am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. 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
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
Red Hots Burlesque @ Beatbox
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux. $10. 7pm-10pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com
Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Saturday, Jan. 30
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
The weekly hip hop and R&B night. 8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Dark Room @ The Stud
Sharon Needles injects herself into the 5th anniversary of the wild drag show, with hosts Suppositori Spelling and Lady Hyde, with The Dark Dolls, gothic sounds from DJ Abominatrix. $5. 9:30-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
Dickslap @ SF Eagle
Victor Rodriguez and David Sylvester spin at the Nark Magazine fete, the EP Release for singer Saturn Rising, with host Grace Towers, and hot gogo guys. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Garden Happy Hour @ SF Botanical Garden
Enjoy beer-tasting with Fort Point Beer Company �-including Manzanita ale- in the scenic fragrant gardens, with a talk from author Tom Parker (Field Guide to Manzanitas). $15-$25. 3pm-5pm. Lincoln Way at MLK Jr. Drive. Golden Gate Park. www.sfbotanicalgarden.org
Hard French Winter Ball @ Starline Social Club, Oakland
The groovy soul music dance affair's sixth anniversary features a live performance by legendary singer Sugar Pie DeSanto, with DJs Olga T, Carnita, Brown Amy and Brontez. $15-$25. 9pm-2am. 2236 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. www.hardfrench.com
Industry @ Beatbox
Susan Morabito DJs the popular circuit dance night. $15 and up. 10pm-4am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com
Mandy Krusee, Kim Long @ Hotel Rex
Society Cabaret presents the two sngers in their cabaret show, A Blonde and a Redhead Walk Into a Bar. $35-$60. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Jan. 30: Viva Las Vegas! $10-$25. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Naked Readings of Lovecraft @ Hypnodrome
Join Ham Pants presents a night of readings by naked men and women from selections penned by the ghotic horror master H. P. Lovecraft. $25-$30. 8pm. 575 10th St. at Bryant. www.hypnodrome.com
Strangelove, Temptation, Dead Souls @ Great American Music Hall
Tribute bands of Depeche Mode, New Order and Joy Division perform. $15-$40 (with dinner). 9pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.slimspresents.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
Tiffany Austin Quintet @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Enjoy a rousing swing tribute to the music of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. $25-$45 ($20 food/drink min.) 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com
Unite @ The EndUp
Locoya Hill presents DJs the O'Halley Brothers, Russ Rich and Erik Withakay. $10-$25. Happy Hour 10pm-12am; open late. 401 6th St. www.endupsf.com
Viva Las Gaygas @ Oasis
Casino and game night, with performances by the hunky Baloney burlesque guys, raffle prizes, and MC Tim Wagner; proceeds benefit the SF Gay Men's Chorus financial asisstance program. $25-$125. 7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Sun 31
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
Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
DJ Bus Station John's extra 5th Sunday edition of the disco T-dance, and his 55th birthday party. $5. 7pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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
Onesie Party @ Lone Star Saloon
Enjoy longjohns and undie fun with the bear set, with raffles, prizes, a beer bust, and proceeds/performances for/by Cheer SF. 2pm-7pm. 1354 Harrison St. 863-9999. www.lonestarsf.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, Feb. 1
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 includes 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.
I Want to Believe @ Oasis
Watch new X-Files episodes, enjoy X-Files-themed drag acts and trivia, hosted by Linty and Mannequin. $3. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Karaoke Night @ SF Eagle
Sing along, with guest host Nick Radford. 8pm-12am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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
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
One Night Only @ Brava Theater
Cast members from the Broadway touring production of Jersey Boys perform their other favorite songs, in a benefit for the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation. $35-$75. 7:30pm. 2781 24th St. www.reaf.org
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
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, Feb. 2
Bar Workers Ball @ Rickshaw Stop
The mid-winter party celebrating (and free for) bar workers, with host Broke-Ass Stuart, DJs Bus Station John, Brown Amy and Carnita and Sonny Phono; spirits, games, and fun. 9pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.com
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, Feb. 3
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 weekly 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
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
Thursday, Jan. 4
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
Coco Peru @ Oasis
The wacky drag queen performs her new live show, A Gentle Reminder. $25-$35. 7:30pm. Also Feb. 5 & 6. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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 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
Kingdom of Sodom @ Nob Hill Theatre
The sexy, sexual night returns, with clothes check and live sex shows. Get it on. $20. 9pm-1am. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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 gay Jewish men's (and their admirers) social party. $5. 9pm-12am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.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
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
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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