Chalk up all the fun you had, and add a few more week's merriment to round off the year of nightlife fun, because the newest club is opening up!
THURSDAY 13
After Dark @ Exploratorium
Adult fun with cocktails and displays at the hands-on science museum. Dec 13 is 'Sugar,' Dec 20 'Essentials,' (ecology, oils, nutrition). $15-$45. 6pm-10pm. Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St. https://www.exploratorium.edu
Barry Lloyd @ Sip Tea Room
The accomplished pianist-singer performs and chats with Paula Heitman. $15-$30. 8pm. 721 Lincoln Way. https://societycabaret.com
48 Hills' Best of the Bay @ The Stud
Party celebrating the reader choices in local categories. 6pm-8pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Boyfriend @ Rickshaw Stop
The 'raunchy feminist rapper' performs; circus drag clown troupe Fou Fou Ha opens. $18-$20. 8pm. 155 Fell St. https://www.rickshawstop.com
A Drag Queen Christmas @ Palace of Fine Arts
Drag show with a dozen RuPaul's Drag Race queens (Vanjie, Latrice Royale, Shea, Trinity, Raja, Aja, Thorgy and more). $20-$150. 8pm. 3301 Lyon St. http://dragfans.com/ https://palaceoffinearts.org
Gayface @ El Rio
Queer weekly night out with DJed and live music, at the popular Mission bar. 10pm-2am. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Junk @ Powerhouse
MrPam and Dulce de Leche cohost the weekly underwear strip night and contest, with sexy prizes. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Karaoke Dokey @ Flore
Monty Quilla hosts the weekly amateur singing night. 9pm-12am. 2298 Market St. www.flore415.com
Long Island Thursdays @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
Get snockered with cheap drinks at the historic gay bar. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com
Martini Thursdays @ Trax
The Haight gay bar offers cheap gin & vodka cocktails. 1437 Haight St. http://www.traxbarsf.com/
The Monster Show @ The Edge
The weekly drag show with host Sue Casa, DJ MC2, themed nights and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Mr. S Holiday Party @ Oasis
The popular SoMa kink/leather store celebrates the holidays, with DJ Juan Garcia; let's hope you were naughty. 8pm-11pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Enjoy exhibits, cocktails and DJed grooves at the amazing natural history museum. $12-$15. 6pm-9pm. 55 Music Concourse, Golden Gate Park. www.calacademy.org
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
KJ Dana hosts the weekly singing night; unleash your inner American Idol; first Thursdays are Costume Karaoke; 3rd is Kinky Karaoke 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Rice Rockettes @ Lookout
Local and visiting Asian drag queens' weekly show with DJ Philip Grasso. $5. 10:30pm show. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Rock Fag @ Hole in the Wall
Enjoy hard rock and punk music from DJ Don Baird at the wonderfully divey SoMa bar. Also Fridays. 7pm-2am. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com
Royal Variety Show @ Moby Dick
Queen Dilly Dally's weekly fun variety show of drag, music and even puppets. 9pm-11pm. 4049 18th St. www.queendillydally.com/ www.mobydicksf.com/
The Skivvies @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The musical comedy duo Molina and Cearley performs I Touch My Elf, with guest Nick Adams. $38-$75. ($20 food/drink min). Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.theskivviesnyc.com/ www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com
Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Rock bands play at the famed leather bar. $8. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Thursdays Rock @ Lone Star Saloon
Grooves with DJ BRD. 8pm-12am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.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
Tony! Toni! Ton�! @ Yoshi's Oakland
The acclaimed R&B trio performs at the stylish nightclub-restaurant. $39-$85. 8pm & 10pm. Thru Dec 16 (diff. times). 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. http://www.tonytonitonemusic.com/ https://www.yoshis.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Disco guru DJ Bus Station John spins grooves at the intimate retro music night. $5. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Willie Nelson @ The Fox Oakland
The veteran country musician performs with his family band. Also Dec 14. $75-$125. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. http://thefoxoakland.com/
FRIDAY 14
Bear Happy Hour @ Midnight Sun
Hairy men and their pals enjoy 2-for-1 drinks and no cover. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Beards & Booze @ The Edge
Beers, bears, cubs, snacks and grooves. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com
La Bomba Latina @ Club OMG
Drag show with DJ Jaffeth. $5. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Boy Division @ Cat Club
The New Wave, disco & electro-pop LGBT night returns, with DJs Xander and Andy T, plus a firefighters' toy drive. Bring new unwrapped toys to donate. $8. 9:30pm-3am.
Cubcake @ Lone Star Saloon
DJ Paul Goodyear, plus treats, bears, cubs and cuties. $5. 9pm-12am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
Drag & Dinner @ Hamburger Mary's
Enjoy burgers and a drag show. $5 show. 10pm. Also Saturdays. 531 Castro St. www.hamburgermarys.com
DTF Fridays @ Port Bar, Oakland
Various DJs play house music, and a few hotties gogo dance at the new gay bar's weekly event. 9pm-2am. 2023 Broadway. (510) 823-2099. www.portbaroakland.com
Fantasy Friday @ Divas
Weekly drag shows at the last transgender-friendly bar in the Polk; with hosts Victoria Secret, Alexis Miranda and several performers. Also Thursdays and Saturdays; Thursday karaoke night. $10. 10pm. 1081 Polk St. www.divassf.com
Friday Nights at the Ho @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
Dance it up at the historic (and still hip) East Bay bar. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave. http://whitehorsebar.com
Friday Night Live @ El Rio
Enjoy the weekly queer and LGBT-friendly live acoustic concerts. $5pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Gaymer Night @ SF Eagle
Video games galore on projected screens around the bar, hosted by Johnny Rockitt. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Gogo Fridays @ Toad Hall
Hot dancers grind it at the Castro bar with a dance floor and patio. 4146 18th St. www.toadhallbar.com
Happy Friday @ Midnight Sun
The popular video bar ends each work week with hot gogo guys (starting at 9pm) and drink specials; also Saturday nights. 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
iCandy @ The Cafe
Gus Presents' weekly dance night, with DJ Jericho and guests, cute gogos and $2 beer (before 10pm). 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Our favorite Russian exiled opera diva plays two nights at the classy cabaret nightclub, with holiday wit and music. $22-$50. Also Dec 15. ($20 food/drink min). 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com
Latin Explosion @ Club 21
The popular Latin club with gogo guys galore and Latin music. $10-$20. 9pm-3am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com
Lick It @ Powerhouse
Lance Holman's monthly night with DJ Blackstone; slightly kinky, kinda leather, no hassles. $5. 10pm-1am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Madame @ Oasis
New monthly drag show, with host D'Arcy Drollinger and DJ Omar. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Manimal @ Beaux
Gogo-tastic dance night starts off your weekend. $5. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Prism @ Qube Bar & Grill, San Mateo
New weekly LGBT night at the Peninsula restaurant and bar. 8pm-11:30pm. 4000 South El Camino Real, San Mateo. https://qubelyfe.com/
Red Hots Burlesque @ The Stud
The saucy women's burlesque show will titillate and tantalize. $10-$20. 7pm-9pm. 399 9th St. www.redhotsburlesque.com www.studsf.com
Rose & Javi @ Trax
The Haight gay bar's weekly music video and cocktails night. 9pm-1am. 1437 Haight St. http://www.traxbarsf.com/
RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars @ Oasis
Screening of the new season of the popular drag show. 7pm. 298 11th St. 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." 7pm-11pm. 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
Uhaul @ Jolene's
The popular roving women's dance party returns at the new nightclub, now weekly. 10pm-2am. 2700 16th St. at Harrison. http://jolenessf.com/
Vibe Fridays @ Club BnB, Oakland
House music and cocktails, with DJs Shareef Raheim-Jihad and Ellis Lindsey. 9pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com
Vivvy's Grand Opening @ The Stud
It's a Liza, Liza, Liza night of drag with host VivvyAnne ForeverMORE. 10pm-4am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
We are One @ Pacific Heights Mansion
Fundraiser for Northern California fire survivors, cohosted by Emperor Leandro Gonzales, Empress Pollo Del Mar, Imperial Council and Rainbow World Fund. Enjoy wine, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and live entetainment at a beautiful home. $75-$150. 7pm-10pm. 2004 Gough St. https://bit.ly/2Q9GTqk
SATURDAY 15
Beatpig @ Powerhouse
Juanita MORE! and crew's monthly eclectic night at the cruisy bar, with guest-DJ Entree. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Bootie @ DNA Lounge
Resident DJs and guests spin at the mash-up DJ dance party, with Adrian A, Mysterious D; four rooms of different sounds and multiple DJs; The Monster Drag Show hosted by Sue Casa. $10-$15 and up. 9:30pm-3am. 375 11th St. www.bootiesf.com www.dnalounge.com
Bounce @ Lookout
Dance music with a view at the Castro bar. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
Banda Los Shakas performs live at the LGBT Latinx night. $10. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. www.club21oakland.com
Connie Champagne @ Oasis
The endearing irreverent singer performs a new edition of her Judy Garland Christmas show, singing classics and recent pop hits, had Judy been around; musical direction by Tammy Hall with Daria Johnson and Art Munkres; special guest stars Kim Nalley and Scrumbly Koldewyn. $20-$40. 7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Dickens Fair @ Cow Palace
Annual holiday festivities include exhibits, arts, crafts, food and drinks, all with a Dickensian costume flair. $14-$120. Thru Dec. 23. Lower Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City. https://dickensfair.com/
Fugly Sweater Party @ Lone Star Saloon
ChakaQuan and BoyShapedBox play grooves. $5 or free if you wear an ugly Xmas sweater. 9pm-12am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
Grand Opening @ Jolene's
The new Mission queer bar celebrates its opening weekend. 4pm-2am. 2700 16th St. http://jolenessf.com/
Green Eggs and Bam! @ Flore
Drag shows and brunch at the central restaurant-caf�, with hostess Camille Tow. Shows at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. 2298 Market St. www.flore415.com
Holiday Gift Market @ The Crucible, Oakland
Browse and buy unique gift items in glass, metal, wood and other media by 60+ artists at the famed metalwork warehouse and performance space; demos in blacksmithing, glass-blowing, plus food, drinks and live performers. 10am-6pm. Dec 16 11am-5pm (member preview night Dec 14, 7pm-9:30pm). 1260 7th St., Oakland. www.thecrucible.org
Krampus du Nord @ Caf� Du Nord
Holiday pop-up bar with a deliciously dark Krampus theme: Norwegian heavy metal, torture d�cor and a naughty cocktail menu. Thru Dec 22. 5pm-11pm. 2170 Market St. https://www.swedishamericanhall.com/
Lips and Lashes Brunch @ Lookout
Weekly show with soul, funk and Motown grooves hosted by Carnie Asada, with DJs Becky Knox and Pumpkin Spice. The yummy brunch menu starts at 12pm, with the show at 1:30pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Macho Macho @ SF Eagle
Latinx and leather night. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Mixed Forms @ The Stud
Diverse sounds, and people, at Rroxymore and Carlos Souffront's night, with Berlin's Rroxymore, Piano Rain (live) and co-founder Jordee. 9pm-4am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's popular drag show, with special guests and great music themes. Special guest is Kim Chi! DJ Omar plays grooves. $15. 10pm-3am (11:30pm show). 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Nitty Gritty @ Beaux
Josh Carmichael with DJ Salazer host the tattoo appreciation night. $10. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
The Playground @ Club BNB, Oakland
Revamped night at the popular hip hop and Latin dance club. $5-$15. 9pm to 3am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.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
Shake It Up @ Port Bar, Oakland
DJ Lady Char spins dance grooves; gogo studs, and drink specials, too. 9pm-2am. 2023 Broadway. (510) 823-2099. www.portbaroakland.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
Stallion @ Midnight Sun
DJ Bill Dupp, intimate dance floor, gogo cuties. 8pm-2am. 4067 18th St. www.midnightsunsf.com
Sugar @ The Cafe
Dance, drink, cruise at the Castro club, with DJs Gay Marvine, Taco Tuesday and Matthew XO. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
SUNDAY 16
Amy & Freddy @ Oasis
The music and comedy duo perform their witty cabaret show. $20-$40. 8pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The popular daytime party, where $10-$15 gets you all the beer you can drink, supporting worthy causes. 3pm-6pm. T-Dance and rock drag show Apocrypha follows, 7pm-1am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Beer, bears, food and DJed beats at the weekly fundraiser for various local charities. Also, see the JB Higgins exhibit of photos from the 70s of Divine, John waters and other 'icons.' $15. 4pm-8pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
Beverage Benefit @ The Edge
Fundraiser and fun, with proceeds going to local nonprofits. $10. 4pm-7pm. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com
Big Gay Beer Bust @ The Cinch
Benefits and plenty of beer at the historic neighborhood bar. 3pm-7pm. 1723 Polk St. www.cinchsf.com
Big Top @ Beaux
Enjoy an extra weekend night at the fun Castro nightclub, plus hot local DJs and sexy gogo guys and gals. $8. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.Beauxsf.com
Blessed @ Port Bar, Oakland
Carnie Asada's fun drag night with Carnie's Angels Mahlae Balenciaga and Au Jus, plus DJ Ion. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com
Dirty Musical Sundays @ The Edge
Sing along at the popular musical theatre night, with a bawdy edge; also Mondays and Wednesdays (but not dirty). 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
DJ Bus Station John's monthly groovy dance party includes classics from the past, this time a tribute to the soul master with a 'Barry White Christmas.' $8. 7pm-1am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Drag Brunch @ Hamburger Mary's
Food, bottomless mimosas and drag shows with Kylie Minono, Patty McGroin and other talents. Seating 11am, show 12pm. Also Saturdays. 531 Castro St. www.hamburgermarys.com
Domingo De Escandal @ Club OMG
Weekly Latin night with drag shows hosted by Vicky Jimenez and DJ Carlitos. (Comedy Open Mic 5:30pm). 7pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com
Game Heaven @ Brewcade
Take a break from your burdens with a few rounds of video games and some specialty beers. No cover. 2200 Market St. www.brewcadesf.com
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic @ Independent
The king of soul-acid-funk performs with his full band; Motion Potion opens. $60. 8pm. Also Dec 17. 628 Divisadero St. http://www.theindependentsf.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. NY DJ Sharon White from 3pm-6pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
John Grant @ Great American Music Hall
The innovative alt-pop gay singer-composer returns with his band; Two Medicine opens. $20-$45 (with dinner). 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. http://johngrantmusic.com/ https://slimspresents.com/
Juanita's Drag Brunch @ MORE/Jones
Juanita MORE's new daytime drag show on the restaurant's scenic courtyard terrace, with a tasty revamped menu by chef Cory Armenta and food stylist Cole Church. Entrees $14-$21. 11am-3pm. Wednesday Fried Chicken nights, too. 620 Jones St. www.juanitamore.com http://620-jones.com/
Kim Nalley, Tammy Hall @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Enjoy a Gospel Christmas with the acclaimed local vocalist and pianist. $30-$60 ($20 food/drink min.) Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com/
Night Bloom @ Conservatory of Flowers
New evening exhibit of nocturnal plants, with light shows and music. $20-$39. 5pm, thru Jan. 6. 100 John F. Kennedy Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.nightbloom.org https://conservatoryofflowers.org
Queer Tango @ Finnish Hall, Berkeley
Same-sex partner tango dancing, including lessons for newbies, food and drinks. $5-$10. 3:30pm-6:30pm. 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley. www.finnishhall.org
Renegade @ Atlas
The popular new weekly super-cruisy party, BYO, clothes check and DJed grooves. $10. 5pm-8pm. 415 10th St. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2094886877491354/
Sexy Good Time Wrestle Show @ Oasis
Hoodslam, the East Bay pro wrestling crew, brings their ring-flying action-packed hilarity to the SoMa club, with MC Wonder Dave (last show at Oasis for a while, so get there!). $20. 3pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Shag @ Powerhouse
Nic Candito's m,onthly sleazy night. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Sunday Brunch @ Thee Parkside
Bottomless Mimosas until 3pm at the fun rock-punk club. 1600 17th St. 252-1330. www.theeparkside.com
MONDAY 17
Aaron Lazar @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The co-star of the touring company of Dear Evan Hansen performs his new cabaret concert, Broadway to Hollywood. $24.50-$55 ($20 food/drink min.). 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.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
Happy Hour @ The Cinch
Happy hour at the historic neighborhood bar. 5pm-8pm. 1723 Polk St. www.cinchsf.com
Karaoke Night @ SF Eagle
Sing along, with host Beth Bicoastal, plus prizes, local celeb judges, and $2 draft beer. 8pm-12am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Hubba Hubba Revue @ DNA Lounge
The weekly women's (and a few men) burlesque show. $7-$12. 9pm-11:30pm. 375 11th St. https://www.dnalounge.com
Munro's at Midnight @ Midnight Sun
Drag night with Mercedez Munro. No cover. 10pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Musical Mondays @ The Edge
Sing along to shows tunes on video, lip-synched, and live, at the Castro bar. 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. 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.
Pillows @ Powerhouse
Glamamore's crafts and creative drag night. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Tenacious D @ Fox Theatre, Oakland
The fun rock-folk-comedy duo (Jack Black and Kyle Gass) performs; Wynchester opens. $55-$75. 8pm. Also Dec 18. 1807 Telegraph ave., Oakland.
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 18
Cock Shot @ Beaux
The weeknight party gets with DJ Chad Bays. No cover. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Gaymer Night @ Midnight Sun
Weekly fun night of games (video, board and other) and cocktails. 8pm-12am. 4067 18th St. http://www.midnightsunsf.com/
High Fantasy @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Weekly drag and variety show, with live acts and lip-synching divas, plus DJed grooves. $5. Shows at 10:30pm & 12am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Hysteria Comedy @ Martuni's
Laugh out loud comics at the open mic night. 6pm-8pm. 4 Valencia St.
Karaoke Night @ The Stud
Sing For Your Life, with LaLa and Remi; no cover, plus raffle prize drawings. 8pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Karaoke Cocktails @ Ginger's
The new basement tribute to the old Ginger's Trois hosts a weekly singing fun. 8pm-12am. 86 Hardie Place. https://www.gingers.bar/
Puff @ Private Locale
Holiday party with drag acts, doobies, holiday gifts on sale, and DJs Dank and Sergio Fedasz. $15-$20. 6pm-9pm. https://bit.ly/2UxxJST
Retro Night @ 440 Castro
Jim Hopkins plays classic pop oldies, with vintage music videos. 9pm-2am. 44 Castro St. www.the440.com
Sing Out @ Encore Karaoke Lounge
Home of drag shows, and hilaraoke karaoke. 9pm-1am. 1550 California St. #2. 775-0442.
Trivia Night @ Hi Tops
Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Trivia Night @ Port Bar, Oakland
Cranny hosts a big gay trivia night at the new East Bay bar; drinks specials and prizes. 7:30pm. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com
Truck Tuesdays @ Atlas
The weekly super-cruisy night, with clothes check. $5. 415 10th St.
Vice Tuesdays @ Q Bar
Queer femmes and friends dance party with hip hop, Top 40 and throwbacks at the stylish intimate bar, with DJs Val G and Iris Triska. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com
WEDNESDAY 19
Bondage-a-Gogo @ The Cat Club
The weekly gay/straight/whatever fetish-themed kinky dance night. $7-$10. 9:30pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom St. www.bondage-a-go-go.com www.catclubsf.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. 8pm-2am. 2120 Broadway, Oakland. www.bench-and-bar.com
Castro Karaoke @ Midnight Sun
Sing out with host Bebe Sweetbriar; 2 for 1 well drinks. 8pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Cocktail Time @ Ginger's Trois
Enjoy drinks at the intimate downstairs tribute to the original dive bar. Tue & Wed 6pm-9pm. Thu-Sat 5pm-2am. 86 Hardie Place.
Comedy Showcase @ SF Eagle
Kollin Holtz hosts the open mic comedy night. 5:30pm-8pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Dick at Nite @ Moby Dick
Grace Towers' weekly drag show at the fun local bar. 9pm-12am. 4049 18th St. http://www.mobydicksf.com/
Follies & Dollies @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
Weekly drag show at the historic gay bar. 9:30pm-11:30pm. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com
Freeball Wednesdays @ The Cinch
Free pool and drink specials at the historic neighborhood bar. 8pm-1am. 1723 Polk St. www.cinchsf.com
Gigante @ Port Bar, Oakland
Juanita MORE! and DJ Frisco Robbie's weekly event, with Latin, Hip Hop and House music, gogo gals and guys, and a drag show. $5. 9pm-2am. 2023 Broadway, Oakland. www.portoakland.com
Karaoke Night @ Club 1220, Walnut Creek
Sing along at the East Bar gay bar; dance nights on weekends, and drag shows, too. 9pm-1am. 1220 Pine St., Walnut Creek. https://www.club1220.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
NSA @ Club OMG
Weekly underwear party at the intimate mid-Market nightclub. $1 well drinks for anyone in underwear from 9pm-10pm. 43 6th St. http://www.clubomgsf.com
Pan Dulce @ Beaux
Drag divas, gogo studs, DJed Latin grooves and drinks. Dec 12 is an extra gogo boy invasion with Jessica Wild and DJ Tatiana. 9pm-2am (free before 10:30pm). 2344 Market St. www.clubpapi.com www.beauxsf.com
Queeraoke @ El Rio
Midweek drag rave. 10pm. 3158 Mission St. http://www.elriosf.com/
Shevil @ Powerhouse
Midweek drag fun. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Wrangler Wednesdays @ Rainbow Cattle Company, Guerneville
Wear your jeans and meet new folks at the Russian River gay bar. 16220 Main St., Guerneville. www.queersteer.com
THURSDAY 20
Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Weekly beer bust and benefit for local charities. 9pm-11pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
Dancing @ Badlands
The Castro bar's intimate dance floor and gogo guys, with drink specials. 9pm-2am. 4121 18th St. http://www.sfbadlands.com/
Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose
Weekly DJed sex party with Latin videos and musics, free salsa bar, half-price lockers, at the famed South Bay bath house. 4pm-12am. 1010 The Alameda, San Jose. www.thewatergarden.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
Hoe is Life @ The Stud
Sluttastic night, allegedly. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
Jackie Beat @ Oasis
LA's sassiest drag comic brings her new music and comedy show, Menstrual Krampus, a dark parody of Christmas, to SoMa. $32-$42. 7pm & 9pm. 298 11th St. http://www.missjackiebeat.com www.sfoasis.com
Junk @ Powerhouse
MrPam and Dulce de Leche cohost the weekly underwear strip night and contest, with sexy prizes. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Kick It @ DNA Lounge
Kandi Love, Northcore Collective and Plus Alliance's weekly EDM, flow arts dance night, with DJs; glow drag encouraged. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.com
Latin Explosion @ Club 21
Latin beats, Lulu and Jacqueline's drag show, gogo hotties and a packed crowd. $10-$15. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. http://www.club21oakland.com/
The Monster Show @ The Edge
The weekly drag show with host Sue Casa, DJ MC2, themed nights and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
My So-Called Night @ Beaux
Carnie Asada hosts a 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
Queer Karaoke @ Club OMG
KJ Dana hosts the weekly singing night; unleash your inner American Idol; first Thursdays are Costume Karaoke; 3rd is Kinky Karaoke 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.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
Rock bands play at the famed leather bar. $8. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
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