The new year brings on some new entertainments in nightlife, including New Year's Eve parties. But mostly it's more of the same, kind of like Groundhog's Day, but with booze.
THU 27
Best of Baloney @ Oasis
The saucy, sexy and silly men's burlesque show presents their best acts in a four-night schedule. $27.50-$50. 7pm. Thru Dec 31. 298 11th St. https://www.sfbaloney.com/ www.sfoasis.com
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
Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
The monthly reading series at the martini bar, this time with writers Pete Bailey, Spencer Tierney, Natalia Vigil, and special guest host Baruch Porras-Hernandez. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.
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
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; third 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/
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
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
FRI 28
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
Big Boy @ Lone Star Saloon
Christmas party at the bear bar with DJ Boyshapedbox. $5. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
La Bomba Latina @ Club OMG
Drag show with DJ Jaffeth. $5. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.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. www.portbaroakland.com
Erykah Badu @ The Warfield
The 4-time Grammy-winning neo-soul singer performs with her band. $75 and up. 8pm. 982 Market St. https://www.thewarfieldtheatre.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
Gaymer Night @ SF Eagle
Video games galore on prjected 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
Growlr @ SF Eagle
Beary cubby fun with dJ Paul Goodyear. $5. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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
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
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 All-Stars @ Port Bar, Oakland
Amoura Teese hosts the weekly screenings of the new drag show. 8pm. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.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
Steam @ Powerhouse
Bath house-style fun with towel-cld gogos, and more. $5. 10pm-1am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Taboo @ Oasis
Harness party for dancing and cruising, with gogo guys and drag acts. $10 (free 10pm-11:30pm if you wear a harness). 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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
SAT 29
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
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
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
Mega-DILF @ Lone Star Saloon
Bulldog Mike and MetalBob play heavy metal for daddies. $5. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
Missing Persons, Annabella Bow Wow Wow @ Great Northern
Enjoy '80s pop live music night, with Gene Loves Jezebel and Trans X, too. $32. 9pm. 119 Utah St. https://www.thegreatnorthernsf.com/
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's popular drag show, with special guests and great music themes. Dec 29 is "Superheroes" with guest-star Manila Luzon. 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
Onyx @ Powerhouse
Early eve gathering for kink/leather men of color. 5pm-9pm. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
The Playground @ Club BNB, Oakland
Dance night at the popular hip hop and Latin 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
Onesie Party @ SF Eagle
Second annual longjohns, union-suit, onesie and other undies party, with DJ Russ Rich. $10. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
SUN 30
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 Anarchist Disco 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
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
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
Holiday Ice Rink @ Union Square
Enjoy skating at the downtown holiday rink; special performances and events thru January. To skate: $13-$25, daily 9:30am-9pm. 333 Post St. http://unionsquareicerink.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
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/
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/
Shag @ Powerhouse
Nic Candito's monthly 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
Thievery Corporation @ The Masonic
The groovy world-music masters perform; The Suffers open. $35-$55. 8:30pm. Also Dec. 31, 9:30pm ($45-$75). 1111 California St. http://sfmasonic.com/
MON 31 — New Year's Eve
Afterglow @ Space 550
Comfort & Joy's annual New Year's Eve party promises glowy d�cor, cute and fabulous attendees, DJ magic with Allen Craig, David Harness, Power top Ramen, Xander, Ducke US, Fact.50, and drag acts. Comfort space and a big dance floor; face-painting, dayglo/neon attire suggested, clothes check and photo booth. $55-$120. 10pm-6am. 550 Barneveld Ave. https://nye-afterglow-2018.eventbrite.com
Bearracuda @ Folsom Street Foundry
DJs Paul Goodyear and Pure Noise ring in the new year with the bear crowd and their pals. $25-$50. 9pm-4am. 1425 Folsom St. http://bearracuda.com/san-francisco-new-years-eve/
Bootie @ DNA Lounge
Mostly straight yet fun mash-up NYE party, with DJs Adrian A, Tyme, Airsun and a live set with Smash-Up Derby. $20-$40 and up (VIP tables). 9pm-2am. 375 11th St. https://www.dnalounge.com
Carnival NYE @ The Armory
Costumed festive event with Brazilian samba bands and dancers, reggae, hip hop and more. $40 and up. 7pm-2am. 1800 Mission St. www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org
Deaf Empowering NYE @ Center for Sex & Culture
New Year's Eve party for deaf, hard of hearing and ASL-using allies. 18+. $5-$20. 9pm-2am. 1349 Mission St. www.DeafDance.eventbrite.com
Fleetwood Macram� @ The Ivy Room, Albany
New Year's Eve concert with the Fleetwood Mac tribute band. $25. 9pm. 860 San Pablo Ave., Albany. www.ivyroom.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
Glamamore's NYE @ Powerhouse
New Year's Eve with the drag host, Dulce-de-Leche, Alotta Bootie & Mary Vice; DJ BearZbub, black ties, gowns, glitter and jockstraps; champagne toast at Midnight followed by drag show. $10-$15. 10pm-1am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
International Mondays @ Qbar
Enjoy world grooves all night. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.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
Lee Fields and the Expressions @ The Chapel
The amazing soul singer performs with his band in a special NYE show; Quinn DeVeaux, The M-Tet open. $30-$35. 8pm. Also Dec 30. 777 Valencia St. https://www.thechapelsf.com/
Mango @ El Rio
New Year's Eve party with the popular women's night, with outdoor dancing, DJs Olga T, Lady Lu, La Coqui and Edaj and a midnight toast. $15-$20. 8pm-2am. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.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
Neon New Year @ Port Bar, Oakland
Carnie Asada hosts the intimate neon-themed New Year's Eve party, with DJ Ricky Sixx. And pop-up performances. 9pm-2am. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com
New Gear's Eve @ SF Eagle
Ring in the new year with cock rings, kink, leather and more with performer Bitch, Please and DJ Salazar. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
NYE @ Commonwealth Club
Enjoy an Embarcadero view of firewroks, a food and drink spread and live and DJed music (St. John) on the rooftop terrace. $400 and up. 9pm-1:30am. 110 The Embarcadero. https://commonwealthclub.org
NYE Countdown @ Lone Star Saloon
DJ Marcos Moreno rings in the new year at the bear bar. $7. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
NYE @ Oasis
Annual party with hosts Heklina and D'Arcy Drollinger, guest-star Jinkz Monsoon, drag acts, drinks and DJed grooves with Sergio Fedasz. $25-$35. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
NYE @ Starlight Room
Enjoy a downtown view of celebrations, with drinks and live entertainment at a Prohibition-era-themed party. $50 -$3,000 VIP. 450 Powell St., 21st floor. www.starlightroomsf.com
NYE @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
Ring in the new year at the historic East Bay gay bar. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com
Norm Lewis @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The Broadway star performs two concerts, 7:30pm & 10:30pm with a New Year's salute. $78-$125 ($20 food/drink min.). Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com/
Opulence @ Beaux
Weekly dance night, with Jocques, DJs Tori, Twistmix and Andre. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
The Queen's Ball @ Great Northern
Drag, DJs and live acts with Maya Jane Coles, Shiny Objects, Lily Ackermans Groovewell, Ah Mer Ah Su, drag queen runway show. $60. 9pm-3am. 119 Utah St. https://www.thegreatnorthernsf.com/
Shannon and the Clams @ The New Parish, Oakland
The eclectic doo-wop, surf-lectric local band headlines a New Year's Eve show; Glitter Wizard and Once and Future Band also play. $40-$50. 8pm. 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. https://www.thenewparish.com/
Sundance Saloon @ SOMArts Cultural Center
The country-western two-stepping group celebrates the New Year. $30-$40, $25 optional dinner, 7:30pm-12:30am. 934 Brannan St. at 9th. www.sundancesaloon.org
Underwear Night @ 440
Strip down to your skivvies at the popular men's night. 9pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com
Welcome to the Future @ The Stud
New Year's Eve party with DJs and music acts Femanyst, Gayphex Twin, Adam Kraft, Marke B, Siobhan Aluvalot, dragster VivvyAnne Forevermore, Jillian Gnarling, Nicki Jizz and others. $15. 8pm-4am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
TUE 1
Breakfast of Champions @ Great Northern
Annual New Year's Day morning party, with J. Phlip, Kim Ann Foxman, Moon Boots and more. $20-$50. 4am-12pm. 119 Utah St. https://www.thegreatnorthernsf.com/
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
Holiday Ice Rink @ Union Square
Enjoy skating at the downtown holiday rink; special performances and events thru January. To skate: $13-$25, daily 9:30am-9pm. 333 Post St. http://unionsquareicerink.com/
Holiday Potluck @ Castro Country Club
AA meetings and a holiday potluck dinner, 2pm-5pm in the caf�. 4058 18th St. http://castrocountryclub.org
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/
Love Hangover @ Lone Star Saloon
All-day post-NYE grooves with David Harness, Napolon and Lotus Disco. $5-$10. 12pm-9pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
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
WED 2
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.
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
New Drag @ Port Bar, Oakland
Competition for drag acts, with host Echo. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com
Pan Dulce @ Beaux
Drag divas, gogo studs, DJed Latin grooves and drinks. 9pm-2am (free before 10:30pm). 2344 Market St. www.clubpapi.com www.beauxsf.com
Queeraoke @ El Rio
Midweek drag rave and vocal open mic, with Dulce de Leche, Rani Nothingmore, Beth bicoastal, Ginger Snap and guests. 10pm. 3158 Mission St. http://www.elriosf.com/
Sequel @ SF Eagle
Movie-viewing night with Johnny Rockitt; also Wed. 10pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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
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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
I, Nomi @ Oasis
April Kidwell returns in her hilarious solo parody performance of the lead dancer-character in the camp classic film Showgirls. $20-$30. 7pm. Thru Jan 5. 298 11th St. 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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