On the Tab :: Aug. 21 - 28

What are the chances? The chance of getting a lap dance at the Castro Theatre? The chance of enjoying drawings and drinks at the same time? The chance of hearing songs from several TV and Hollywood legends all in one night? Of dancing to a jazz band? Chances are your chances are pretty good!

Thursday, Aug. 21

Beats Reality @ Trax
Resident DJs Jim Hopkins and Justime welcome guest DJs and play groovy tunes. Weekly, 9pm-2am. 1437 Haight St. 864-4213.

Bulge @ Powerhouse
Grace Towers hosts the gogo-tastic night of sexy dudes shakin' their bulges and getting wet in their undies for $100 prize (contest at midnight), and dance beats spun by DJ DAMnation. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Interactive sexy fun with super-hung porn star Rafael Alencar (before his Fri & Sat night strip shows). $10. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Will Durst, Marga Gomez, Joe Nguyen, and Lisa Geduldig perform, along with The Bad Aunties improv group (Diane Amos, Debi Durst, and Judy Nihei). $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. at Precita. (800) 838-3006. www.ElRioSF.com

The Crib @ 715
Dance night for the younger guys and gals. 9:30pm-2am. 715 Harrison St. www.thecribsf.com

Fauxgirls @ Infusion Lounge
Felicia LaMar is the newest talent at the monthly drag show. cocktails/dinner 7pm ($20 minimum); show at 8pm. 124 Ellis St. 421-8700. www.fauxgirls.com

La Femme @ Beaux
Ladies' happy hour at the Castro nightclub, with drink specials, no cover, and women gogos. 4pm-9pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose
Weekly event, with Latin music, half-off locker fees and Latin men, at the South Bay private men's bath house. $8-$39. Reg hours 24/7. 18+. 1010 The Alameda. (408) 275-1215. www.thewatergarden.com

Funny Fun @ Club 21, Oakland
New LGBT comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. $10. 8pm. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com

Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy cheap/free 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 ? the 80s @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Turn back time as an ensemble of talented singers perform classic songs from the 1980s. $35-$50. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sun 7pm. Aug. 21-24. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com

Jukebox @ Beatbox
Veteran DJ Page Hodel (The Box, Q and many other events) presents a new weekly dance event, with soul, funk, hip-hop and house mixes. $10. 21+. 9pm-2am. 314 11th St. at Folsom. www.BeatboxSF.com

Magic Parlor @ Chancellor Hotel
Whimsical Belle Epoque-style sketch and magic show that also includes historical San Francisco stories; hosted by Walt Anthony; optional pre-show light dinner and desserts. $40. Thu-Sat 8pm. 433 Powell St. www.SFMagicParlor.com

Mary Go Round @ Lookout
Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro and Holotta Tymes host the weekly night with DJ Philip Grasso, gogo guys, drink specials, and drag acts. 10pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

The Monster Show @ The Edge
Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

My So-Called Night @ Beaux
Heklina hosts a new weekly '90s-themed video, dancing', drinkin' night, with VJs Jorge Terez and Becky Knox. Get down with your funky bunch, and enjoy 90-cent drinks! '90s-themed attire and costume conest. 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

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org

Pan Dulce @ The Cafe
Amazingly hot Papi gogo guys, cheap drinks and fun DJed dance music. Free before 10pm. $5 til 2am. 2369 Market St. www.clubpapi.com www.cafesf.com

Quick Draw @ F8
Bay Area's Paint Pens Collective and Never Ending Radical Dude present a monthly live drink-and-draw event co-curated by Shayna Yasuhara and Jason Furie. Each month, ten artists are selected to come draw and sell their creations on an 'art wall' and a 'merch table,' where class=textexposedshow> artists sell swag such as prints, books, and original art. Credit cards accepted. Everyone is welcome to come and draw, so bring your sketchbooks. Great drink and food specials, too. This month's theme is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Music by CDCM. No cover. 6pm-9pm. 1192 Folsom St at 8th. www.paintpenscollective.tumblr.com

Rock Fag @ Hole in the Wall
Enjoy hard rock and punk music from DJ Don Baird at the wonderfully divey SoMa bar. 12pm-2am. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.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

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
The intimate groovy retro disco night with tunes spun by DJ Bus Station John. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
The weekly live rock shows feature local and touring bands. 9pm-ish. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

VIP @ Club 21, Oakland? $15-$20. 9pm.
Hip Hop, Top 40, and sexy Latin music; gogo dancers, appetizers, and special guest DJs. No cover before 11pm and just $5 after all night. Dancing 9pm-3am. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com

Friday, Aug. 22

As You Like It @ Public Works
The four-year anniversary of the DJ-centric dancetastic gathering includes Jason Kendig, Jackie House & Christina Chatfield, Maya Jane Coles, Rich Korach, Pplay, Bells & Whistles, MossMoss and others. $4-$25. 9pm-4am. 161 Erie St. at Mission. www.ayli-sf.com

Bad Girl Cocktail Hour @ The Lexington Club
Every Friday night, bad girls can get $1 dollar margaritas between 9pm and 10pm. 3464 19th St. between Mission and Valencia. 863-2052. www.lexingtonclub.com

Friday Night @ de Young Museum
Nightlife events at the museum take on different themes. $20-$35. 6pm-8:30pm. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. www.deyoung.famsf.org

Happy Friday @ Midnight Sun
The popular video bar ends each week with gogo guys (starting at 9pm) and drink specials. Check out the new expanded front lounge, with a window view. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

The Klipptones @ The Terrace Room, Oakland
Joshua Klipp and his talented jazz band perform hot tunes for listening and dancing. 7pm-10pm. 1800 Madison St., Oakland. www.klipptones.com

Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland?
The Hip Hop, Top 40, and Latin music night, with gogo dancers and special guest DJs. No cover before 11pm and just $6 afterward. Dancing 9pm-3am. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com

Lush 'n' Roulette @ Hotel Rex
Society Cabaret presents a song roulette challenge with Paul Araquistain, Stephanie Lundin and Stephanie Lynne Smith. Cocktails and small plates available for purchase. $35-$60. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com

Luscious Queer Music Festival @ Saratoga Springs
Northern California's first LGBTQ music festival features Justin Vivian Bond, Matt Alber, Mary Lambert, Cris Williamson, Jon Ginoli, MC Marga Gomez, DJ Page Hodel and many more. Single-day, overnight, or all-weekend passes are available. Camping is encouraged; small cabins, hot tub, swimming pool, and other add-ons are available. $45-$1000. Fri-Sun. 10243 Saratoga Springs Road. www.lusciousqueermusicfestival.org

Manimal @ Beaux
Gogo-tastic night starts off your weekend. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Rafael Alencar @ Nob Hill Theatre
The Brazilian super-hung porn stud strips and lap dances. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also Aug. 23. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Steam @ Powerhouse
Wet towel contest, glistening gogo guys, massages by Mark, Steamworks bath hosue passes and Walter's birthday. $5 cover benefits Project Inform. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Toast to Marriage @ Lookout
Celebration of LGBT marriage rights in California with Skyy Vodka, Freedom to Marry and a special photo booth with Joe Guzman-Colon. 7pm-12am. 3600 16th St. www.toasttomarriage.com www.lookoutsf.com

Saturday, Aug. 23

Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
The musical comedy revue celebrates its 40th year with an ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, all in gigantic wigs. $25-$160. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com

Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon
Beer only $8 until you bust. 4pm-8pm. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com

Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The classic leather bar's most popular Sunday daytime event now also takes place on Saturdays! 3pm-6pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Block Party @ 20th Street
Noise Pop's second annual music and food fest, with Rogue Wave, Cayucas, and other bands; food from Flour +Water, Trick Dog, Blowfish sushi and others. 12pm-6pm. www.20thstreetblockparty.com

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
Celebrate 11 years of the weekly mash-up dance night, with resident DJs Adrian & Mysterious D. No matter the theme, a mixed fun good time's assured. Aug. 23: a special pre-Playa Burning Man Send-off party. $8-$15. 9pm-3am. 21+. 375 11th St. at Harrison. www.BootieSF.com www.DNAlounge.com

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
DJed tunes, gogo hotties, drag shows, drink specials, all at Oakland's premiere Latin nightclub and weekly cowboy night. $10-$15. Dancing 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com

Club Rimshot @ Bench and Bar, Oakland
Get groovin' at the weekly hip hop and R&B night. $8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 510 17th St. www.bench-and-bar.com

The Full Nelson @ Powerhouse
Race Cooper's fundraiser for Magnet includes guys grappling, and music by Guy Ruben. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

I Just Wanna F*ckin' Dance @ Beatbox
Three-year anniversary of the Locoya Hill's dance music night, with DJs Hector Fonseca, Philip Grasso, and a live act with Flava Artist, and a new triple-tier gogo guy stage. $15-$20. 10pm-4am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

The Monster Show 10th @ Beaux
Cookie Dough's tenth anniversary drag show, with cohost Heklina, DJs MC2 and Paul Goodyear, with drag acts by Glitterella, Landa Lakes, Dina Isis, Sugah Betes, U-Phoria, Mutha Chucka, Dusty Moorehead, and several more talents. $5 ($2 off with Showgirls ticket stubs). 10pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.cookievision.com www.beauxsf.com

Showgirls @ Castro Theatre
Peaches Christ's 17th annual screening of the camp classic stripper flick includes drag lap dances galore (free with a large popcorn), a "Volcanic Goddess" drag pre-show, and a costume contest (so get out your best Ver-sayce!"). $25-$55. 8pm. 429 Castro St. www.peacheschrist.com www.castrotheatre.com

Too Darn Hot @ Buck's River Mill Dinner Theater, Guerneville
The campy drag comedy play about brothels and pole dancers stars Cockatielia, Kit Tapata, Mercedez Munro, Khmera Rouge, Tom Orr and others. $15-$40. 9:30pm. 16440 4th St. at Mill, Guerneville. (707) 869-3600. www.rivermilldinnertheatre.com

Yes, Dear! @ Hotel Rex
Society Cabaret presents Scott Grinthal and Lauren Mayer in their husband and wife musical martial show. $25-$45. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com

Sunday, Aug. 24

Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
The ursine crowd converges for beer and fun. 4pm-8pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The classic leather bar's most popular Sunday daytime event in town draws the menfolk. 3pm-6pm. Now also on Saturdays! 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Beer Bust @ SF Mix
The popular Castro bar hosts its weekly softball team beer bust fundraiser. 3pm-7pm. 4086 18th St. 431-8616. www.sfmixbar.com

Brunch @ Hi Tops
Enjoy crunchy sandwiches and mimosas, among other menu items, at the popular sports bar. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Brunch Sundays @ Balancoire
Weekly live music shows with various acts, along with brunch, mimosas, champagne and more, at the stylish nightclub and restaurant. 2565 Mission St. at 21st. 920-0577. www.balancoiresf.com

Drag Revue @ The White Horse, Oakland
Mahlae Balenciaga hosts the twice-monthly drag show (2nd and 4th Sundays). $6. Show at 9:30pm. 6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com

Full of Grace @ Beaux
Weekly night with hostess Grace Towers, different local and visiting DJs, and pop-up drag performances. No cover. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

GlamaZone @ The Cafe
Pollo del Mar's weekly drag shows takes on different themes with a comic edge. 8:30-11:30pm. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Help Is On the Way @ Palace of Fine Arts
The 20th anniversary of the talent-filled concert AIDS fundraisers features Florence Henderson, Richard Chamberlain, Lucie Arnaz, Jason Brock, Alex Newell, David Engel, Paula West, Carole Cook, Maureen McGovern, Laurence Luckenbill, Roslyn Kind, Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia, cast members from Motown the Musical, and many others, plus a sumptuous array of wines, cocktails and desserts. $65, $150 and up. Gala reception 6pm, concert 7:30pm. dessert party 10pm. class=ji>3301 Lyon St. 273-1620. www.helpisontheway.org

Husky @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
Bears, beers and barbeques at the monthly event (4th Sundays), with hot dogs and more food; music by DJs Sir Ellis and Lifeline. Beer bust $10-$15. No cover. 1pm-7pm. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com

Jock @ The Lookout
The weekly jock-ular fun continues, with special sports team fundraisers. 3pm-7pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Liquid Brunch @ Beaux
No cover, no food, just drinks (Mimosas, Bloody Marys, etc.) and music. 2pm-9pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Salsa Sundays @ El Rio
Salsa dancing for LGBT folks and friends, with live merengue and cumbia bands; tapas and donations that support local causes. 2nd & 4th Sundays. 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The popular country western LGBT dance night; enjoy fun foot-stomping two-stepping and line-dancing. $5. 5pm-10:30pm with lessons from 5:30-7:15 pm. Also Thursdays. 550 Barneveld Ave., and Tuesdays at Beatbox, $6. 6:30-11pm. 314 11th St. www.sundancesaloon.org

Sunday's a Drag @ Starlight Room
Donna Sachet hosts the weekly fabulous brunch and drag show. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 395-8595. www.starlightroomsf.com

Sushi'Q @ Moshi Moshi
Enjoy BBQ food and Country music at this most unusual benefit for SF Hearing Dog Program, with hostess Kit Tapata; with raffles, door prizes, a silent auction, and activities for dogs and people- and kids. 11am-4pm. 2092 3rd St. 861-8285. www.moshimoshisf.com

Trashy Vs. Klassy @ Midnight Sun
This drag battle between the Trailer Trash Gurlz and the Klassy Ladies of Krewe de Kinque; beer bust, raffles, Jell-O shots and a live auction. Proceeds benefit SF Night ministry. Donations. 4pm-7pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Monday, Aug. 25

Cock and Bull Mondays @ Hole in the Wall Saloon
Specials on drinks made with Cock and Bull ginger ale (Jack and Cock, Russian Mule, and more). 8pm-closing. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com

Drag Mondays @ The Cafe
Mahlae Balenciaga and DJ Kidd Sysko's weekly drag and dance night. 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

Irish Dance Night @ Starry Plough, Berkeley
Weekly dance lessons and live music at the pub-restaurant, hosted by John Slaymaker. $5. 7pm. 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. www.thestarryplough.com

Jason Mraz @ Davies Symphony Hall
The popular vocalist with a sweet voice performs two concerts. Raining Jane opens. $35-$90. 8pm. Also Aug. 26. 201 Van Ness Ave. 864-6000. www.jasonmraz.com www.ticketmaster.com

Karaoke @ The Lookout
Paul K hosts the amateur singing night. 8pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.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

Maria Muldaur @ Yoshi's Oakland
The veteran chanteuse ("Midnight on the Oasis") performs with her band at the nightclub/restaurant. $19. 8pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com

Monday Musicals @ The Edge
The casts of local and visiting musicals often pop in to perform at the popular Castro bar's musical theatre night. 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Name That Beat @ Toad Hall
BeBe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly musical trivia challenge and drag show. 8:30-11:30pm. 4146 18th St. at Castro. www.toadhallbar.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

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

Sports Night @ The Eagle
The legendary leather bar gets jock-ular, with beer buckets, games (including beer pong and corn-hole!), prizes, sports on the TVs, and more fun. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Underwear Night @ 440
Strip down to your skivvies at popular men's night. 9pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com

Tuesday, Aug. 26

Bingo Night @ Club OMG
Michael Brandon hosts the game night and fundraiser for The Community Initiatiuve. 7pm-10pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Block Party @ Midnight Sun
Weekly screenings of music videos, concert footage, interviews and more, of popular pop stars. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Bombshell Betty & Her Burlesqueteers @ Elbo Room
The weekly burlesque show of women dancers shaking their bonbons includes live music. $10. 9pm. 647 Valencia St. 552-7788. www.elbo.com

Circle of Life Cabaret @ Martuni's
A C.O.L.T. Following, the disability and LGBT-inclusive theatre company's music and variety show, includes raffles and tickts to their upcoming shows. No cover. 6:30pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St. www.circleoflifetheatre.org

Friendfactor Awards @ Hyatt Regency
The LGBT rights organization for straight friends, including a performance by Our Lady J. $75 and up. 6:30pm reception, 7:30pm dinner, awards and dancing. 5 Embarcadero Center. www.friendfactor.org/awardsdinner

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

Gay Skate Night @ Church on 8 Wheels
LGBT night at the former Sacred Heart Church-turned disco roller skate party space, hosted by John D. Miles, the "Godfather of Skate." Actually every night is gay-friendly, including Saturday's Black Rock night (Burning Man garb encouraged). 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

Ink & Metal @ Powerhouse
Show off your tattoos and piercings at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Meow Mix @ The Stud
The weekly themed wild 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 at the strip joint. $20 includes refreshments. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Piano Bar @ Beaux
Singer extraordinaire Jason Brock hosts the weekly night, with your talented host -and even you- singing. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Showdown @ Folsom Foundry
Weekly game night for board and electronic gamers at the warehouse multi-purpose nightclub. 21+. 6pm-12am. 1425 Folsom St. www.showdownesports.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

Wednesday, Aug. 27

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

Bromance @ Beaux
DJ Kidd Sysko spins tunes for the bro-tastic midweek night, with $2 beer pitchers, beer pong, $1 shots served by undie-clad guys. It's like a frat house without the closet cases. 8:30-10pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

City Singers @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
New weekly cabaret night, with various local singers performing at the elegant nightclub. $15. 7pm. Aug. 27: Clairdee. Sept. 17 Tom Reardon. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (855) 636-4556. www.ticketweb.com

Dare 2 Bare @ Club OMG
New weekly underwear night includes free clothes check, no cover, and drink specials. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Good Times @ Bench and Bar, Oakland
Olga T and Shugga Shay's weekly queer women and men's R&B hip hop and soul night. No cover. 8pm-2am. 510 17th St. www.bench-and-bar.com

Mad Manhattans @ Starlight Room
The new weekly event includes classic cocktails created by David Cruz, and inspired by the the show Mad Men, plus retro food classics like prawn cocktails and Oysters Rockefeller, all with a fantastic city view. 6pm-10pm. 21st, Sir Francis Drake Hotel. 450 Powell St. www.starlightroomsf.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

Queer Salsa @ Beatbox
Weekly Latin partner dance night. 8pm-1am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Rainbow Skate @ Redwood Roller Rink
Weekly LGBT and friends skate night, with groovy disco music and themed events. $9. 8pm-10:30pm. 1303 Main Street, Redwood City. www.rainbowskate.net www.facebook.com/rainbowskating/

Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio
Women's burlesque show performs each Wed & Fri. Karaoke follows. $5-$10. 7pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Rookies Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Watch newbies get nude, or compete yourself for a $200 prize. Audience picks the winner. $20. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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

Sony Holland @ Level III
The acclaimed jazz vocalist performs with guitarist Jerry Holland. Weekly 5pm-8pm. Also Thursdays & Fridays. JW Marriott, 515 Mason St. at Post. www.sonyholland.com

Trivia Night @ Harvey's
BeBe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly night of trivia quizzes and fun and prizes; no cover. 8pm-1pm. 500 Castro St. 431-4278. www.harveyssf.com

Way Back @ Midnight Sun
Weekly screenings of vintage music videos and retro drink prices. Check out the new expanded front window lounge. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Wooden Nickel Wednesday @ 440
Buy a drink and get a wooden nickle good for another. 12pm-2am. 440 Castro St. 621-8732. www.the440.com

Wrangler Wednesday @ Rainbow Cattle Company, Guerneville
The Russian River bar's country music night attracts cowboys and those who like to ride 'em. 8pm-1am. 16220 Main St., Guerneville. (707) 869-0206. www.queersteer.com

Thursday, Aug. 28

La Femme @ Beaux
Ladies' happy hour at the Castro nightclub, with drink specials, no cover, and women gogos. 4pm-9pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Funny Fun @ Club 21, Oakland
New LGBT comedy night hosted by Dan Mires. $10. 8pm. 2111 Franklin St. Oakland. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com

Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy cheap whiskey shots from jock-strapped hotties and sexy sports videos at the popular new sports bar. 10pm-2am. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

The Monster Show @ The Edge
Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
The museum's weekly cocktail parties continue with drinks, food live music and pop-up display exhibits and docent talks, plus creature, plant and science exhibits. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org

Pan Dulce @ The Cafe
Enjoy amazingly hot Papi gogo guys, cheap drinks and fun DJed dance music. Free before 10pm. $5 til 2am. 2369 Market St. www.clubpapi.com www.cafesf.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

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Retro disco tunes and a fun diverse crowd, each Thursday; now in its tenth year! $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Underwear Party @ Powerhouse
Strip down to your skivvies at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

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