Find love, lose love, celebrate love on Sunday (Valentine's Day), or don't. Buy some fancy or cheap chocolates, and burn off those delicious calories by dancing in a club, or don't. But definitely do show some love for your favorite venues and nightlife peeps.
And now, on with the love parade...
Thursday, Feb. 11
Ain't Mama's Drag @ Balancoire
Weekly drag queen and drag king show hosted by Cruzin d'Loo. 8pm-10pm. No cover. 2565 Mission St. www.balancoiresf.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; now with new characters lile Bernie Sanders and Sia. $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
Kingdom @ GLBT History Museum
Benefit performance fundraiser for the upcoming drag king exhibit, with Momma's Boyz. Drag king attire encouraged. Reception 7pm, show 8pm. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org
Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun. Feb. 11: Creature Crush Nightlife, with music by MOM DJs, crafts include making liquid-marbled valentines, demos, talks, music and more. Feb. 18: Noise Pop includes live acts Gardens & Villa, Charlie Hilton, and a DJ set by Damon Eliza Palermo. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
Paula West @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The acclaimed jazz vocalist returns for another extended residency at the upscale intimate cabaret. $40-$60 ($20 food/drink min.) 8pm. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sun 3pm (also Feb 14, 7pm; no show Feb 28). Thru March 6. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com
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
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
The Vaudevillians @ Oasis
Jinkx Monsoon (RuPaul's Drag Race winner) and costar-composer Major Scales perform Bringing Up Baby, their musical satire show of a pair of hilariously bitter entertainers. $ Feb 9 & 11 at 7pm & 9pm. Feb. 10, 12, 13 at 7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Friday, Feb. 12
Armond Rizzo, Drew Sebastian @ Nob Hill Theatre
The little hot porn pup with a big talent performs solo (8pm) and live sex shows with Sebastian (10pm). $25. Also Feb 13. 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
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
Force @ Oasis
Superhero-themed dance night with DJs Sala Zar, Scott Shepard, Pumpkin Spice, and gogo hunks; skimpy mutant costumes welcome. $10. 10pm-2am. 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. $7-$15. 5pm-9pm. 1000 Oak St. www.museumca.org
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
Lauren Mayer & Scott Grinthal @ Hotel Rex
The cabaret couple perform Yes, Dear 2.0, their offbeat witty music show. Cocktails and small plates available. $30-$50. 8pm. 561 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.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
Sheena Rose @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
The frequent performer at the intimate bar's drag shows premieres her new single, "Two of Hearts." 10pm. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. $7. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Birthday Bash @ Brewcade
Saturday, Feb. 13
Birthday Bash @ Brewcade
The video games and microbrew bar celebrates its first year. All games on free play 2pm-8pm. Hot dog pop-up Let's Be Frank, ice cream-y treats by Shakedown SF. 3pm-8pm. Free popcorn. 2200-B Market St. www.brewcadesf.com
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
Sampson McCormick hosts a special pre-Super Bowl night, with TSD, Blatino Oasis studs and more, at the weekly hip hop and R&B night. 8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Do Ya Wanna Funk? @ Beaux
Enjoy a loving drag tribute to music icon Sylvester at a fundraiser for the AIDS Emergency Fun, with cohosts Donna Sachet and Nic Hunter, DJ Jimmy Strano, Jell-O shots, raffle prizes. Donations. 4pm-7pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Hey Girl, Hey @ ERA Art Bar
Radar Productions' queer grrl tea dance, with proceeds benefiting Sister Spit Tour, with spoken word from class=fsl>Jezebel Delilah X, Julia Serano, Nikki Darling, Juliana Delgado Lopera, Cassie J. Sneider, Virgie Tovar, and Maisha Z. Johnson; plus, Lesbian Speed Dating. $10-$20. 5pm-9pm. 19 Grand Ave., Oakland. www.radarproductions.org www.oaklandera.com/era
Love Bites @ Martuni's
The Lesbian & Gay Chorus of San Francisco performs their annual funny cabaret show about Valentine's Day and its discontents, this time titled Love is a 4-Letter Word. $15. 4pm. Also Feb 14, 4pm, and Feb 15, 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.lgcsf.org www.martunis.ypguides.net
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's weekly drag show night with different themes, always outrageously hilarious. Feb. 13: RuPaul's Drag Race "Flazeda" finalist Pearl. $15. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Pound Puppy @ SF Eagle
Juanita More! and CarrieOnDisco are the guest DJs at the popular fun cruisy monthly dance night, this time with a Valentine's Day Eve theme. $10. 9:30pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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
Writers With Drinks @ The Make Out Room
Charlie Jane Anders MCs the literary-meets-booze fun night, with Diane Cook, Pagan Kennedy, Judy Budnitz, Meredith Maran and Tongo Eisen-Martin . $5-$20. 7:30pm. 3225 22nd St. www.makeoutroom.com
Sunday, Feb. 14
AIDS Housing Alliance Benefit @ The Edge
Imperial Court candidate Emma Peel hosts a beer/beverage bust for the local nonprofit, with raffles, Jell-O shots and some V-Day kink. 4pm-7pm. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com
Aphrodisiacs of the Tropics @ Conservatory of Flowers
Survey the florid floral displays and plants in the beautiful greenhouse at a romantic party with a free glass of champagne. 21+. $20, $35 for 2 (advance) 5:30pm-8pm. 100 JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park. 831-2090. www.conservatoryofflowers.org
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
Drags, Hags & Fags @ Club OMG
Hella Gay Comedy presents a comedy variety show with Tammy Powers, Morgan, Cassandra Gorgeous, Alyssa Westerlund, Jesus U. BettaWork, Glamis Rory, Rebecca Arthur, Ginorma Desmond and Justin Lucas; Nasty Ass Bitch MCs. $15. 7pm. 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
Girls Boom Box @ Blackbird
The DJ collective spins at a Valentine's Day coat drive. New or lightly used coats go to the SF Coalition on Homelessness, with door prizes. 7pm-1am. 2124 Market St. www.blackbirdbar.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
Noche De Amor @ Club 21, Oakland
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Jenni Rivera, Gia Farre, gogo guys and gals, and Latin House music with DJ Frisko Eddy. $10-$20. 10pm-2am. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Vanessa Bousay @ Martuni's
The cabaret drag chanteuse performs Queen of Hearts, her Valentine's Day special cabaret show, with Steven Satyricon and pianist Chris Winslow. $15. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.
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
Sunsation Sundays/Pulse @ Oasis
Ky Martinez and Mohammad Vahidy's T-dance, with DJs Riley Patrick, Guy Ruben and Brian Kent. $7. 3pm-9pm. Merges with Pulse, 6pm-12am. $15. 298 11th St. at Folsom. 795-3180. www.sfoasis.com
Monday, Feb. 15
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
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. 16
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
Crotch Heat @ Make-Out Room
The Write Club SF presents Baruch Porras-Hernandez hosting a night of battling readings and stories about sex, with Julian Shendelman, Na'amen Tilahun, Mandy Hu, Zoe Young, Kay Nilsson and Damian Ledbetter. Audience chooses the winner whose charity gets cash. $5-$15. 8pm. DJed tunes afterward. 3225 22nd St. www.makeoutroom.com class=fsl>
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
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
OutLoud @ Oasis
Joshua Grannell (Peaches Christ) hosts the new monthly storytelling series, this time themed Repulsion, with Broke-Ass Stuart, Deena Davenport, Brontez Purnell, Mary Van Note, Jef Valentine and Maximillian Guglielmelli, $10. 7:30pm. Fez Room, 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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. 17
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
Drag for a Cause @ The White Horse Bar
Second annual drag (king and queen) show, hosted by Rebel Kings, benefitting the Pacific Center, with lots of fun raffle prizes. $10. 8pm doors, 9:30pm show. 6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.whitehorsebar.com
Fauxnique @ Oasis
Monique Jenkinson, the acclaimed faux queen dancer-performer, brings her new show, The F Word, about high femme feminism and Fosse-esque moves, to the nightclub. See feature in this issue. $25. 7pm thru Feb. 20. 298 11th St. www.fauxnique.net www.sfoasis.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. 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, Feb. 18
Academy of Friends @ Mercedez-Benz SF
The Oscar party nonprofit hosts a VIP cocktail, wine, food and live music reception and Academy Award warm-up at the luxury car dealership. Admission proceeds benefit several local nonprofits. Get a free Lyft ride to and from the event! $20. 6:30pm. 500 8th St. www.academyoffriends.org
Ain't Mama's Drag @ Balancoire
Weekly drag queen and drag king show hosted by Cruzin d'Loo. 8pm-10pm. No cover. 2565 Mission St. www.balancoiresf.com
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
Comedy Returns @ El Rio
The fun monthly comedy night this time includes Diane Amos, Tom Ammiano, Francesca Fiorentini, Mary Carouba and host Lisa Geduldig. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission st. at Precita. (800) 838-3006. www.elriosf.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
Maria Konner @ Martuni's
The Trans diva pianist-singer extraordinaire returns for her monthly cabaret show, with a 3-piece band, and guest trumpeter Patina De Copper. No cover. 6:30-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.
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
Sexitude @ Oasis
D'Arcy Drollinger's aerobic dance party gets you in shape for partying. Bring oyur Spanex and headbands. $10. 9pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. class=cfphone> 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
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; 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
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