On the Tab :: July 20 - 27

READ TIME: 14 MIN.

Let's go out and have some fun. You know it is done. Dress up sharp. Don't be so glum!

Thursday, July 20

After Dark @ Exploratorium
The hands-on science museum's adult cocktail parties include drinks, music, and a lovely Bay view. July 20: an Ernie Gehr Variety Show (avant-garde films). July 27: Full-Spectrum Science, demos on heat and temperature. $10-$15. 6:30-9:30pm. Embarcadero at Pier 15. www.exploratorium.edu

Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Weekly beer bust and benefit for local charities. 9pm-11pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Lisa Geduldig hosts the popular monthly comedy show, this time with Karinda Dobbins, Ronn Vigh, birthday girl Bridget Schwartz, Priya Prasad. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

Debbie Does Dallas @ Oasis
Nancy French stars in the title role of Erica Schmidt and Andrew Sherman's acclaimed campy musical adaptation of the classic '70s football-cheerleader straight porn flick. $25-$35. Wed-Sat 7pm. Thru Aug. 5. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

Gayface @ El Rio
Queer weekly night out at the popular Mission bar. 9pm-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

The Klipptones @ Top of the Mark
The local jazz band performs weekly at the swanky hotel lounge bar. 7pm-11pm, thru August. 999 California St. www.klipptones.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

Nice Jewish Boys @ Evil Eye
Keshet, the LGBT organization, hosts a casual get-together (cash bar). 7pm. 2937 Mission St. www.keshetonline.org

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Enjoy stimulating festive and fun parties at the earth sciences museum return, with 21+ music, drinks, demos and exhibits. $12-$15. Weekly 6pm-9pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.calacademy.org/nightlife

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

Queer Sex Trivia @ The Stud
Monthly game night with sex toy prizes from Good Vibrations. 7pm-9:30pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Music night with local and touring bands. $8. 9:30pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Disco guru DJ Bus Station John spins grooves at the intimate retro music night (July 20, guest DJ Steve Fabus). $5. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Friday, July 21

Ain't Mama's Drag @ Balancoire
Weekly drag queen and drag king show hosted by Cruzin d'Loo. 8pm-10pm. No cover. 2565 Mission St. www.balancoiresf.com

Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
The musical comedy revue celebrates its 43th year with an ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, all in gigantic wigs, now with new 'Summer of Love' numbers. $25-$160. Beer/wine served; cash only; 21+, except where noted. Wed-Fri 8pm. Sat 6pm & 9pm. Sun 2pm & 5pm. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com

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

Grrrrth @ Powerhouse
Singlet night for big boys and their admirers & pals. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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

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

Glow @ Lone Star Saloon
UltraViolet underwear party. Free 8pm-9pm, $5 after, til 2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.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 spins grooves at the cruisy night. $5. 9:30pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. 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

Hella Gay Comedy @ Club OMG
Queer joke night, with host Nasty Ass Bitch. $15. 7pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

iCandy @ The Cafe
Gus Presents' weekly dance night, with DJ Deft, cute gogos and $2 beer (before 10pm). 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Jennifer Holliday @ Marines' Memorial Theatre
The stellar vocalist and original star of Dreamgirls performs soul, R&B and classic American standards as well as the favorite "And I Am Telling You." $68-$118. 8pm. 609 Sutter St. http://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com/

Latin Explosion/Club Papi @ Club 21, Oakland
The Latin dance night also includes drag acts hosted by Lola and Dorys, with half a dozen gogo studs. $10-$20. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com

Manimal @ Beaux
Gogo-tastic dance night starts off your weekend. $5. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Midnight Show @ Divas
Weekly drag shows at the last transgender-friendly bar in the Polk; with hosts Victoria Secret, Alexis Miranda and several performers. Also Saturdays. $10. 11pm. 1081 Polk St. www.divassf.com

Red Hots Burlesque @ The Stud
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux will titillate and tantalize: July shows feature Dulce de Leche, Miss Savvy, Shells Bells and Lez Purr plus special guests. $10-$20. 8pm-9:30pm. 399 9th St. Also Sunday brunch shows at PianoFight Theatre.144 Taylor St. www.redhotsburlesque.com www.studsf.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. 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

The Speakeasy @ Palace Theater
The immersive theatrical Prohibition-era nightclub experience includes drinks, food, entertainment, 1920s costumes requested of patrons (rentals available in advance; $125 and up), and hours of bootleg fun. $95. Thu-Sat thru Sept. 9. Columbus at Broadway. https://www.thespeakeasysf.com

Swagger Like Us @ Oasis
The queer hip hop night features DJs DavO, boyfriend, and a performance by Ah Mer Ah Su. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

Video Gaymer Night @ SF Eagle
Multiple screens around the bar for gaming; plus no cover, free coat check and drink specials. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Saturday, July 22

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
Dance night at the Latin, hip hop and Electro music night. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
Resident DJs and guests spin at the mash-up DJ dance party, with four rooms of different sounds and eight 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

Club Rimshot @ Club BNB, Oakland
Hip hop and Latin dance club. $5-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

CMYK @ The Stud
Vin Sol and Rolo spin grooves at the dance night. $7-$10. 10pm-4am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Dancing @ Club OMG
Enjoy dancing and cocktails at the intimate mid-Market club. $7. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Flower Piano @ SF Botanical Garden
The annual amazingly pleasant installation and informal concert series of a dozen pianos placed in scenic spots throughtout the gardens. Enjoy prepared and "open-piano" performances through each day; special Night Garden Piano benefit of evening performances on July 22, 7:30pm. $40. Thru July 24. Reg. free admission for SF residents. http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org

Gameboi SF @ Rickshaw Stop
The monthly Gaysian and pals dance night. $12. 9:30pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.com

Jason Brock @ Martuni's
The popular talented singer celebrates his 40th birthday, with guests Erin-Kate Whitcomb and pianist Dee Spencer. $20-$25. 4pom & 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.

Komedio Comedy @ Awaken Cafe, Oakland
Stand-up comedy with Irene Tu, Stephen Ku, Tirumari Jothi, Wonder Dave, Marc Abrigo, Kristee Ono, Kelly Anneken, Allison Mick, Tess Barry, Dom Gelin, Aviva Siegel, and Baruch Porras-Hernandez at a special recording session. 8pm. 1429 Broadway at 15th, Oakland. www.awakencafe.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

Love Hangover @ Lone Star Saloon
Ziggy Phunk, Lotus Disco, Justime, Effervescence Jackson spin grooves at the T-dance. 3pm-9pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina hosts the fun drag show with weekly themes. July 22 is a special "Get Wet" benefit for the Tsunami Polo team! MC2 spins dance grooves before and after the show. $15-$25. 10pm-3am (11:30pm show). 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Nitty Gritty @ Beaux
Weekly dance night with nearly naked gogo guys & gals; DJs Chad Bays, Ms. Jackson, Becky Know and Jorge T. $4. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Playa in the Grove @ National AIDS Memorial Grove
Comfort & Joy and The Grove team up for a fun free outdoor party, with DJs Trever Pearson, Sergio Fedasz and Jason Godfrey, outdoor art, potluck food and BYO drinks. Donations. 12pm-5pm. Nancy Pelosi Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.playajoy.org

Polyglamorous @ F8
The groovy dance event features guest DJ Ash Lauryn, plus residents Mark O'Brien and Major. $7-$12. 10pm-4am. 1192 Folsom St. http://www.feightsf.com/

Pretty in Ink @ Powerhouse
Tattoo appreciation night at the cruisy bar. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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

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

Tribe @ SF Eagle
Leather men night with BLUF (Breeches Leather Uniform Fanclub). 7pm-12am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Sunday, July 23

Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Beer, bears, beats at the weekly fundraiser. June 11 benefits Bears of San Francisco. $15. 4pm-8pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The popular weekly beer bust raises funds for local charities. $10-$12 for an endless cuppa. 3pm-6pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Beverage Benefit @ The Edge
Fundraiser and fun, with proceeds going to American Legion Post 448. $10. 4pm-7pm. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.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

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

Femme Brunch @ Balancoire
Weekly live music shows with various acts, along with brunch buffet, bottomless Mimosas, champagne and more, at the stylish nightclub and restaurant, with live entertainment and DJ Shawn P. $15-$20. 11am-3pm. After that, Femme T-Dance drag shows at 7pm, 10pm and 11pm. 2565 Mission St. at 21st. 920-0577. www.balancoiresf.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

Hamiltunes @ Oasis
Sing-along to a recording of the Broadway hit Hamilton. Free, but RSVP online; limited space. 6pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

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

Revel @ SF Eagle
Monthly faerie dance event, talent show and funderaiser for the queer-owned Groundswell Institute. $5-$10. 7pm-11pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Stoopid @ Powerhouse
Jimmy Swear and Profundity's game night, 5pm-9pm. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The Country-Western line-dancing two-stepping dance night. $8. lessons at 5:30pm, dancing til 10:30pm. Also Thursdays. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org

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

Sunday Brunch @ Thee Parkside
Bottomless Mimosas until 3pm at the fun rock-punk club. 1600 17th St. 252-1330. www.theeparkside.com

Weenie Roast @ Oasis
Enjoy the rooftop deck, hot dogs, and beer from Little Otter Brewing. Donations. 2pm-7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Monday, July 24

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, prizes, local celeb judges, and $2 draft beer. 8pm-12am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Komedy Kiki @ The Stud
Jesus U. Bettawork and Justin Lucas cohost the monthly comedy night at the historic gay bar. $5. 8pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Mister Sister @ Midnight Sun
Drag night with Honey Mahogany, Dulce de Leche and Carnie Asada. No cover. 10pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Mule Mondays @ Port Bar, Oakland
Enjoy frosty Moscow Mule cocktails in a brassy mug, specials before 8pm. 2023 Broadway, Oakland. www.portbaroakland.com

Musical Mondays @ The Edge
Sing along at the popular musical theatre night; also Wednesdays. 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

No No Bingo @ Virgil's Sea Room
Mica Sigourney and Tom Temprano cohost the wacky weekly game night at the cool Mission bar. 8pm. 3152 Mission St. www.virgilssf.com

Opulence @ Beaux
Weekly dance night, with Jocques, DJs Tori, Twistmix and Andre. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni's
Sing-along night with talented locals, and charming accompanist Joe Wicht. 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.

Spanglish @ Club OMG
Spanish and English drag shows and dance music with DJ Carlitos. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

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

Tuesday, July 25

Cocktail Time @ Ginger's Trois
Enjoy drinks in the intimate tribute to the original dive bar; Tue & Wed 5pm-12am. Thu-Sat 5pm-2am. 86 Hardie Place.

Cock Shot @ Beaux
Shot specials and adult Bingo games, with DJs Chad Bays and Riley Patrick, at the new weekly night. No cover. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Game Night @ Midnight Sun
Video game fun, Wheel O' Cocktails, and board games. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Game Night @ SF Eagle
Board games, card games and cheap beer. 4pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Hella Saucy @ Q Bar
Queer dance party at the stylish intimate bar. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.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
Open mic for women and queer comics, with host Irene Tu, Tess Barry, Dom Gelin and Wonder Dave. 6pm-8pm. 4 Valencia St.

Karaoke Night @ The Stud
Sing Till It Hurts with hostess Sister Flora; 2 for 1 happy hour, no cover. 8pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

MagneKink @ Strut
Social hour at the men's health center for guys into kink, with DJ Donovan Jones, bondage scenes, puppy mosh, raffle prizes, refreshments and clothes check. 8pm-10pm. 470 Castro St. www.strutsf.org

Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Strip down with the strippers at the clothing-optional night. $20. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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.

Stag @ Powerhouse
Cruisy night for singles, and couples looking for a third. $3 Jagermeister shots will get you in trouble: the fun kind. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

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

Una Noche @ Club BnB, Oakland
Vicky Jimenez' drag show and contest; Latin music all night. 9pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Underwear Night @ Club OMG
Weekly underwear night includes free clothes check, and drink specials. $4. 10pm-2am. Preceded by Open Mic Comedy, 7pm, no cover. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Wednesday, July 26

Beth Ditto @ The Independent
The powerhouse singer performs music from her six albums, and her new one, Fake Sugar. $30. 8pm. 628 Divisadero. www.bethditto.com http://www.theindependentsf.com/

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. No cover. 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

Cocktails for a Cause @ Virgil's Sea Room
Cash cocktails night with proceeds going to 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic. 6pm-9pm. 3152 Mission St. www.3rdstyouth.org http://www.virgilssf.com/

Comedy Showcase @ SF Eagle
Kollin Holtz hosts the open mic comedy night. 5:30pm-8pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Girl Scout @ Port Bar, Oakland
The weekly women's happy hour and dance night with DJ Becky Knox. 6pm-10pm. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com

Juicy @ Club OMG
New weekly women's event at the intimate Mid-market nightclub, with DJ Micah Tron. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Kosmetik @The Stud
Techno and EDM with Doc Sleep. 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

LGBT Pub Crawl @ Castro
Weekly guided tour of bars. $10-$18. Meet at Harvey Milk Plaza, 7:45pm. Also morning historic tours on Mon, Wed, & Sat. www.wildsftours.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

Movie Night @ SF Eagle
Enjoy drinks and a flick, with trivia games and prizes. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Mutante @ Lone Star Saloon
No-Fi, Xango, Tom Ass spin grooves at the psychedelic sounds and pre-Up Your Alley night. $3. 7pm-1am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Pan Dulce @ Beaux
The hot weekly Latin dance night with sexy gogo guys, drag divas and more, returns to the Castro, with Club Papi's Frisco Robbie and Fabian Torres. July 26: RuPaul's Drag Race's Cynthia Lee Fontaine and porn stud Armond Rizzo. $7. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Po Hoe @ Powerhouse
Nikki Jizz offers cheap drinks and cheaper men. 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, July 27

Cigar Social @ SF Eagle
Cigar dudes and DJ Dano's rock music at the Up Your Alley weekend kickoff party. $5. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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

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

Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
James J. Siegel's monthly authors & drinks night, with class=4n-j>authors Alex Dolan and Shawn Wen, poets Ari Moskowitz and Jan Steckel, and singer-songwriter Derek Lassiter. 7pm. 4 Valencia St.

Mary Go-Round @ Lookout
Mercedez Munro and Holotta Tymes present saucy and unusual drag acts. $5. 10pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.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

Throwback Thursdays @ Qbar
Enjoy retro 80s soul, dance and pop classics with DJ Jorge Terez. No cover. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com

Thump @ White Horse, Oakland
Weekly electro music night with DJ Matthew Baker and guests. 9pm-2am. 6551 Telegraph Ave, (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Music night with local and touring bands, usually fun, loud rock & roll. $8. 9:30pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Disco guru DJ Bus Station John spins grooves at the intimate retro music night. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

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