Live music acts, drag galore and a few porn stars here and there; nightlife awaits.
THURSDAY 23
After Dark @ Exploratorium
Enjoy cocktails and science demos at the hands-on museum. Evening hours Fri & Sat, weekly 6:15 and 7:30pm. $20. Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St. www.exploratorium.edu/
Dee's Keys @ Beaux
Weekly live piano and open mic night with Dee Spencer. 4pm-8pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Drag Her Podcast @ Oasis
Who wants to be a fake Drag Race winner, commentary on episodes of the drag competition show. 10pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Events @ Steamworks, Berkeley
The stylish bathhouse's DJed events take place Thursdays-Sundays, 10pm late; Sundays 1pm-7pm.. $7-$62, plus annual memberships $160. Open 24/7, every day. 2107 4th St., Berkeley. (510) 845-8992. www.steamworksbaths.com
Game Night @ Pause Wine Bar
Johnny Rockitt hosts a weekly night of trivia and other games. 8pm-10pm. 1666 Market St. www.yieldandpause.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
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
Lady Bunny @ Oasis
Oh, no, she's back! New York's biggest wig owner and Wigstock founder performs her Pig in a Wig show, full of raunchy jokes, bad lip-synching and politically incorrect hilarity. $27-$50. 7pm. Also Jan 24. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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. www.traxbarsf.com
The Monster Show @ The Edge
The weekly drag show with themed nights and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.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
Queeraoke @ Tamarack, Oakland
Dana Morrigan hosts the 1st & 3rd Thursdays queer karaoke night, 7:30pm-1am. No cover. 1501 Harrison St., Oakland. www.tamarackoakland.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 www.clubomgsf.com
Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Rock bands play at the famed leather bar. $8. 9pm-12am. 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. $5. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
FRIDAY 24
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
Club Show @ The Stud
Two drag shows, tons of dancing, VivvyAnne ForeverMORE!, Jillian Gnarling, Ti To, Boy Young, Lola Lewdovico, and the amazing Fauxnique! DJ John Fucking Cartwright. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 299 9th St. www.studsf.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 gay bar's popular weekly event. 9pm-2am. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.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 screens with electronic games, board games and more. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Get Busy @ Driftwood
House and disco dancing at the intimate SoMa bar with DJs e'Lish, Wes Charles, Jimmy DePre, Jeremy Rosebrook and Sweet Willy. $5. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.driftwoodbarsf.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
DJ Paul Goodyear, gogo cubs & chubs, clothes check and cruisy fun. $5. 9pm-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
Heklina @ Trace
Enjoy a three-course dinner with drinks and the fabulous drag host. $75. 7pm-9pm. 181 Third St. www.trace-sf.com
Hella Tight @ Oasis
Kesha drag and dance night with dJ Ion the Prize. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
IYKYK @ White Horse, Oakalnd
If You Know, You Know; weekly DJed and often live music at the historic East Bay bar. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.whitehorsebar.com
Kate Baldwin @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Two-time Tony Award nominee's new show, How Did You Get This Number?, features signature songs from her acclaimed performances in Finian's Rainbow, Giant, Big Fish, and Hello Dolly! $70 ($20 food/drink min.) 8pm. Also Jan 25. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinssf.com
Manimal @ Beaux
Gogo-tastic dance night starts off your weekend. $5. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Mimoso '70s @ Lone Star
DJ Marcos spins classic grooves from the 1970s to '90s at the famed bear bar. $5. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com
Piano Bar @ Martuni's
Musician extraordinaire Joe Wicht leads tasteful sing-along selections. 5:30-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St.
Reverend Horton Heat @ Slim's
The rockin' psychabilly band performs; also, the Buttertones, The Paladins and Deke Dickerson. $25-$30. 8pm. Also Jan. 25. 444 11th St. www.slimspresents.com
Rose & Javi @ Trax
The Haight gay bar's weekly music video and cocktails night. 9pm-1am. 1437 Haight St. http://www.traxbarsf.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
Enjoy near-bath house fun with towel-clad gogo guys, DJ Nonsuit and Steamworks Berkeely swag. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Uhaul @ Jolene's
The popular women's dance party returns at the new nightclub, now weekly. 10pm-2am. 2700 16th St. at Harrison. www.jolenessf.com
SATURDAY 25
Antonio Biaggi: Naughty and Nuts @ Oasis
The prolific porn actor discusses his career, and sex, lots of sex. $35-$50. 7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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
Brunch @ Jolene's
Enjoy DJed grooves, chicken & waffles, veggie scrambles and more, with brunch cocktails, at the new queer bar. 11am-3pm. Also Sundays. 2700 16th St. www.jolenessf.com
Copyslut @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
The fun local band performs with Louda and Mya Byrne. Doors 6pm, show at 8pm. 6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. http://www.copyslutband.com/ www.whitehorsebar.com
Dance Party @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
DJed grooves at the historic East Bay gay bar. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.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
Mango @ El Rio
The monthly women's funk dance party with DJs Edaj, Marcella, Olga and La Coqui. $8-$10. 2pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Mixtape @ Jolene's
Global beats with DJ Jibbz. 9pm-2am. 2700 16th St. at Harrison. www.jolenessf.com
Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's popular weekly drag show, with wild acts and music tribute themes. Jan. 25 is the annual Star Search contest, with judges Sue Casa, D'Arcy Drollinger, Mason Dixon Jarrs and Miss Star Search 2019 Snaxx. This year's contestants: Buster Riteopen, Cassidy LeBlanc, Lola Lewdovico, Lucinda Puss, Dot Comme, Mary Lou Pearl, Paige Turner, Pina Busch, SNJV, Luna Toonz and Roma Holiday; DJ Omar, too. $15. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Neverland Express with Caleb Johnson @ Great American Music Hall
Meat Loaf-approved and produced touring concert of his and Jim Zimmerman's classic rock hits, featuring American Idol winner Caleb Johnson. $35-$60. 9pm. Also Jan. 26. 859 O'Farrell St. www.slimspresents.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
Monthly night for men of color into leather presents the Bare Chest Calendar men. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Polyglamorous @ F8
Groovy grooves on two floors athe SoMa club, with DJ Chicago's Sassmouth, and residents Mark O'Brien, Major and BEYA. $10-$15. 10pm-3am. 1192 Folsom St. www.eventbrite.com
Punk Bands @ El Rio
Kicker, Aninoko, Nopes, and Slutsville play. $10. 9pm-11:30pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Pretty in Ink @ Powerhouse
Josh Carmichael hosts the tattoo festival of men. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Qtease @ The Stud
Burlesque cabaret shows gets all Edwardian. $10-$25 reserved seating. 6pm-9pm. 299 9th St. www.studsf.com
Rahsaan Patterson @ Yoshi's Oakland
The jazz composer-instrumentalist performs with his band at the stylish restaurant-nightclub. $37-$79. 7:30pm & 9:30pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.com
Rogue @ SF Eagle
Leather, kink, feitsh and dance night with DJ Chuck Gunn. $8. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
Scum @ The Stud
Queer punk POC party with Rudy Bleu, Hex Ray, Lady Forbidden, Nicki Jizz, Blasia Discoteca, Bussy Dad. $10. 9pm-2am. 299 9th St. www.studsf.com
Shake It Up @ Port Bar, Oakland
DJ Lady Char spins dance grooves; gogo studs, and drink specials. 2023 Broadway. (510) 823-2099. www.portbaroakland.com
Stallion @ Midnight Sun
DJ Bill Dupp, intimate dance floor, gogo cuties, all in the heart of the Castro. 8pm-2am. 4067 18th St. www.midnightsunsf.com
Sugar @ The Caf�
Weekly dance night at the renovated nightclub with a view. $10. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com
SUNDAY 26
Beer Bust @ Lone Star
Weekly benefits for various local nonprofits, with fresh local food served on the patio. Jan 26 is Australia Day, mates, with a fundraiser for the bushfire recovery efforts, and DJ Paul Goodyear. $10-$15. 3pm-8pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.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. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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 Castro nightclub, plus local DJs and gogo guys and gals. $8. 8pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.Beauxsf.com
Blessed @ Port Bar, Oakland
Amoura Teese and Ava Lashay cohost a weekly drag show. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com
Bounce @ Lookout
Weekly dance and cavorting night with a view. $5. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Dirty Musical Sundays @ The Edge
Sing along at the popular musical theatre night, with a bawdy edge; also Mondays and Wednesdays (but not as dirty). 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.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
Drag Brunch @ Hamburger Mary's
Tasty 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
Gina LaDivina @ Oasis
The longtime local drag performer shares her solo show, with guests Katya Smirnoff-Skyy and Dulce De Leche. $20. 7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Glam Sundays @ Valencia Room
New weekly house, funk, soul T-dance with guest-DJs and no cover. 3pm-9pm. 647 Valencia St. www.glamsundays.com www.thevalenciaroom.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
The L-Word @ El Rio
Weekly screenings of the revived lesbian TV series. 9pm. 3158 Mission St. http://www.elriosf.com/
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 weekly cruisy semi-private party. $5-$20. 6pm-10pm. Now also Truck Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 9pm-2am. 415 10th St. www.atlas-sf.com
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The popular two-stepping line-dancing, not-just-country music night, with free lessons. 5pm-10:30pm. Also Thursdays 6:30pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org
Winter Onsieland @ Powerhouse
Longjohns, onesie fun for guys and gals. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
MONDAY 27
Karaoke Night @ Lookout
All-day songfest, 8pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com
Karaoke @ SF Eagle
Sing out, Louise, at the famed leather bar. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com
KQ League Night @ Detour
Game tournament at the renovated former Brewcade bar/restaurant. 7:30pm-11pm. 2200 Market St. www.detoursf.com
Mancrush Mondays @ Port Bar, Oakland
Drink & draw night with sexy male models; BYO art materials. 2st & 3rd Mondays. No cover, but 1-drink min. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com
Munro's at Midnight @ Midnight Sun
Drag night with Mercedez Munro. No cover. 10pm. 4067 18th St. www.midnightsunsf.com
Music Mondays @ Pause Wine Bar
Marcus Rivers plays live music at the stylish wine bar; weekly 8pm-10pm. 1666 Market St. www.yieldandpause.com
Pillows @ Powerhouse
Glamamore's crafts and drag night. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com
Queer Karaoke @ Ivy Room, Albany
Weekly queer, trans and non-binary folk, friends and allies sing-along with host Dana Morrigan. No cover. 8pm. 860 San Pablo Ave., Albany. www.ivyroom.com
Underwear Night @ 440
Strip down to your skivvies at the popular men's night. 9pm-2am. 440 Castro St. www.the440.com
Vamp @ Beaux
Women's weekly night with a sultry vampire theme; goth, red & black, lingerie attire welcome but not required; bondage and BDSM demos, too. DJs Olga T and Jayne Grey. $5-$15. 8pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
TUESDAY 28
Cock Shot @ Beaux
The weeknight party gets going with DJ Chad Bays. No cover. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Drag Bingo @ Club 1220, Walnut Creek
Holotta Tymes and Saki Samora cohost the East Bay game night. 7pm. 1220 Pine St., Walnut Creek. www.club1220.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 at the intimate bar, with live acts and lip-synching divas, plus DJed grooves. $5. Shows at 10:30pm & 12am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Juliana Hatfield @ Slim's
The Boston-based singer-songwriter performs with her band. $20-$25. 8pm. 444 11th St. www.slimspresents.com
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 weekly singing fun. 8pm-12am. 86 Hardie Place. www.gingers.bar
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.
Trivia Night @ Hi Tops
Play the trivia game at the popular sports bar. $5. 9pm. 2247 Market St. www.HiTopsSF.com
Trivia Night @ Port Bar, Oakland
Big gay trivia night at the East Bay bar with host Robert Perez; drinks specials and prizes. 8pm. Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com
Truck Tuesdays @ Atlas
Super-cruisy night at the new semi-private club. $10-$20. 9pm-2am. 415 10th St. www.atlas-sf.com
WEDNESDAY 29
Bondage-a-Gogo @ The Cat Club
The weekly gay, bi, 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. www.HiTopsSF.com
Cabaret Karaoke @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Pop and Broadway favorites sung and sing-along night. 6pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinssf.com
Castro Karaoke @ Midnight Sun
Sing out with host Bebe Sweetbriar; 2 for 1 well drinks. 8pm-2am. 4067 18th St. www.midnightsunsf.com
Cocktail Time @ Ginger's
Enjoy drinks at the intimate downstairs tribute to the original dive bar. Tue & Wed 6pm-9pm. Thu-Sat 5pm-2am. 86 Hardie Place.
Eddie Levert @ Yoshi's Oakland
The O'Jays singer and cofounder performs with his band at the elegant restaurant-nightclub. $59-$94. 8pm & 10pm. Also Jan 30. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.com
Follies & Dollies @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
Weekly drag show at the historic gay bar. 9:30pm-11:30pm. 6551 Telegraph Ave. 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
GAYmes @ Port Bar, Oakland
Board games night; Baila Conmigo, queer Latinx fundraiser (2nd Wed.), Wet & Wild drag shows (1st & 4th Wed.). 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com
Juicy @ Lookout
DJed grooves, strong drinks; 6pm-11pm. 3600 16th St. http://www.lookoutsf.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. www.wildsidewest.com
Musical Wednesdays @ The Edge
Sing along to shows tunes on video, lip-synched and live, at the Castro bar, with host Brian Kent; trivia contest, and prizes. 7pm-12am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.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 at the Hump Day fiesta, open Christmas night. 9pm-2am (free before 10:30pm). 2344 Market St. www.clubpapi.com www.beauxsf.com
Trivia Night @ Detour
Games and arcade fun at the renovated former Brewcade bar/restaurant. 7pm-11pm (free game play 7pm-8pm). 2200 Market St. www.detoursf.com
Whipped @ Jolene's
House and techno dance party at the new queer nightclub. 9pm-2am. 2700 16th St. at Harrison. www.jolenessf.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 30
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
Howard Jones Trio @ Palace of Fine Arts
The singer-songwriter performs acoustic sets with Robin Boult and Nick Beggs in the spacious theater; Rachel Sage opens. $50-$70. 8pm. 3601 Lyon St. www.howardjones.com https://palaceoffinearts.org/
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
The Monster Show @ The Edge
The weekly drag show with host Sue Casa, 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. www.virgilssf.com
Patty From HR @ Oasis
Mo Patty, Mo Problems, Michael Phillis' annoyingly hilarious admin's third show. $20-$40. 7pm. Also Jan 31, 1, 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Queer Karaoke @ Club OMG
Weekly singing night; unleash your inner American Idol; first Thursdays are Costume Karaoke; 3rd is Kinky Karaoke 8pm. 43 6th St.
Thump @ White Horse, Oakland
Weekly electro music night with DJ Matthew Baker and guests. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave. www.whitehorsebar.com
Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Rock bands play at the famed leather bar. Jan 23: Goat Rhythm, Butt Problems, and Neckroveck. $8. 9pm-12am. 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. $5. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
TwerkBack Thursday @ Port Bar, Oakland
DJ Deft plays hip hop grooves, gogos at 10pm, with hosts Mahlae Balenciaga and Amoura Teese. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com
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