Issue:  Vol. 39 / No. 47 / 19 November 2009
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Bar & Nightclub Events, Nov. 19–26

In the Bars

Fresh T-Dance at Ruby Skye, Sunday.


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Get some Cheap Ass at Chaps II, get a Fresh start on burning off holiday calories, or play around South of the Slot!

Thu 19

The Crib @ City Nights

Pop music club night. $10. 18+. 9:30pm-3am. 715 Harrison St. at 3rd. www.thecribsf.com

Flight 1760 @ Triple Crown

Gay night at the renovated bar (formerly Octavia Lounge), with DJ Adrian Taylor. 10pm-2am. 1760 Market St. at Octavia. www.triplecrownsf.com

Gay Dating Game Show @ The Mix

BeBe Sweetbriar hosts the weekly fun contest just like the campy straight 70s version. Be a contestant, get a date, or watch all the fun. No cover. 8pm. 4086 18th St. at Castro. 431-8616.

Juicy @ The White Horse, Oakland

Hip Hop, R&B and soul. 9pm. (karaoke, drag king shows other nights, too). 6551 Telegraph Ave. (510) 652-3820.

Kick It @ Bar on Church

New night of hiphop at the renovated bar (formerly The Transfer). 9pm-2am. Also Sundays. 198 Church St. at Market. www.TheBarSF.com

Ladies Night @ Infusion Lounge

Twice-monthly (2nd and 4th Thu) women's night at the Union Square club. 5pm-9pm cocktails, optional dinner. Dancing til 2am. 124 Ellis St. www.infusionlounge.com

Live Bands @ SF Eagle

Local and touring bands perform live rock music at the famed bar. $7. 9:30pm. 12th St. at Harrison. www.hankbobbit.com   www.sfeagle.com

Pub Thursdays @ Cafe Flore

DJ Lamont Young; $2 and $3 Beer Specials, no cover. 10pm-2am. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com  

Athletic acrobat at Club Infusion

Fri 20

Activate @ The Lookout

Enjoy a view at the scenic bar; DJs Joseph Lee, Dr. Proctor, Pornstar. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306. www.lookoutsf.com  

Boy Bar @ The Cafe

Full Frontal Fridays at the renovated popular club. Matt DJs, twinky bois gogo dance. $10 or something like that. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. at Castro. www.guspresents.com

Club Dragon @ Club Eight

Weekly Asian gay dance club. 1151 Folsom St. at 7th. 431-1151. www.clubdragonsf.com

Dance Blend @ Q Bar

Hi-NRG pop, hiphop and underground grooves. 2pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.com

Electric Fridays @ Bar on Church

DJ's Dangerous Dan and Ryan B spin Top 40 remixes along with 80's and 90's. Music videos too. $3 well drinks and import beers. No cover. 9pm - 2am. 198 Church St. at Market. www.TheBarSF.com

Ghetto Disco @ The End Up

Tune-tastic night for the all-nighters; outdoor porch; free before midnight. DJs James Torres, Chad Jack, Hawthorne. 11pm-11am. 21+. 6th & Harrison. www.theendup.com  

Latin Explosion @ Bench and Bar, Oakland

Renovated gay Latin dance club (eight bars, more dance floors, lounge) shows off their hottests gogo studs. 9pm-2am. 510 17th St. (510) 444-2266.  www.bench-and-bar.com  

Salsa Club @ Cafe Cocomo

Same-sex dancing and lessons with a live band. 21+. 8:30pm-12am. 650 Indiana St. www.QueerBallroom.com

Shag Fridays @ Cafe Flore

Loungey fun in the center of gayville. $4 martinis; no cover. 10pm-2am. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

Shirts Off @ Truck

Take off your shirt and get $1.50 for draft beer. 8pm-10pm. 1900 Folsom St. at 15th. 252-0306. www.trucksf.com

Smack @ Underground SF

Juanita MORE! hosts a new night at the intime Lower Haight club, with DJs Chuck Hampton and Jason Kendig. $5. 10pm-2am. 424 Haight St.

Snap-a-licious @ Deco Lounge

Ginger Snap's night of drag fun, with Cockatelia, Mercedes Munro, Miss Nix, and Vivian Forevermore. $5. 9pm-3am. Show at 10pm. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. 346-2025. www.gingersnapsf.com www.decosf.com

Tattoo Fridays @ The Stud

Show off your ink. DJ Adrian Taylor spins house and hiphop; gogo dudes shake it. $6. 10pm-3am. 21+. 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com

Holy McGrail at Bearracuda

Sat 21

Antares @ Blue Macaw

Grand opening of a new Mission-Castro night, with Latin House DJ mix by Marcos; gogo dudes and gals, drag queen entertainment. No cover. 21+. 10pm-3am. 2565 Mission St. at 22nd. 841-5748. www.jorgechamorroevents.com  www.thebluemacawsf.com

Bearracuda @ Deco Lounge

Peaches Christ hosts a night of bear debauchery as Bearrcuda guru Matt gets a birthday party, with Precious Moments, Suppositori Spelling, tunes by DJ PeePlay and Boyshapredbox. $5-$8. 10pm-3am. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. www.bearracuda.com

Bistroteque @ Cafe Flore

DJ Ken Vulsion of Honey Soundsystem spins tunes. 8pm-2am, $3 Cosmos & Lemon Drops; no cover. 10pm-2am. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

Cockfight @ Underground SF

Cozy dance night at the little Lower Haight occasionally queer bar. DJs Earworm, Matt Hite, hostess Hugz Bunny. $6. 10pm-2am. 424 Haight St. 864-7386. www.cockfightsf.com

Fauxgirls @ Kimo's

Classic drag show with chanel, Alexandria, Davida Ashton, Pinky Bubbles and many more. No cover. 10pm. 1351 Polk St. at Pine. 885-4535. www.fauxgirls.com

Girls Night Out @ Vibe Lounge, Oakland

New soul, R&B music night for women at the new Oakland LGBT club, with DJ Page Hodel; each 1st Saturday. $10. 10pm-2am. 2272 Telegraph Avenue (between 23rd Street and West Grand Ave). www.thevibelounge.com

Hayes Valley Follies @ Marlena's

Weekly old-school drag show, hosted by Miss Galilea. 10pm. No cover. 488 Hayes St. 864-6672. www.marlenasbarsf.com

Hella Gay Dance Party @ The Uptown, Oakland

Women's dance night, with DJ Black, G Star and Durt. $5. 9pm-3am. 1928 Telegraph Ave. www.hellagayoakland.com

Hyp @ Club Eight

Weekly gay hiphop night, with DJs Twin Spin and Big G. 10pm-3am. 1151 Folsom St. at 8th. www.hypsf.com

Men in Gear @ Chaps II

Serious leather, boots, and uniform fan night. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. at 9th. www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com

NLGJA Beer Bust @ The Mix

Fundraiser for the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, with raffle prizes. $8. 4pm-8pm. 4086 18th St. www.nlgja.org 

Porn Pour @ Truck

Local adult video dudes bartend. $5 gets you all-night shots. 9pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St. at 15th. 252-0306. www.trucksf.com

Social Club @ The Lookout

Upscale libations night, with DJs Lee Decker, Luke Fry. 9pm-2am. 16th at Market & Noe. www.guspresents.com

Wet and Wild @ Club 8

Launch night of a new event, with hostess Lady TaTas, DJ   Juanita More!, Charisma sings, plus dripping wet gogo boys. 3rd Saturdays. $5. 10pm-3am. 1151 Folsom St. at 7th. www.eightsf.com  

Sunday afternoon beer bust at the Eagle Tavern. photo Rich Stadtmiller.

Sun 22

Beer Bust @ Chaps II

Intimate alternative Sunday afternoon, with interactive gogo dancers (starting at 6:30pm). 3pm-10pm. 1225 Folsom St. at 9th. www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com

Beer Bust @ SF Eagle

The most popular daytime gay bar event in Northern California, with benefits for local LGBT and AIDS charities and organizations; $10 (for beer bust). 3pm-6pm. 12th St. at Harrison. www.sfeagle.com

Carly Ozard @ Martuni's

Acclaimed local cabaret singer performs her witty act, "bewitched Bothered and Bipolar." $5. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.   www.CarlyOzardLive.com

Church @ The Cafe

Bebe Sweetbriar hosts a new Sunday afternoon event; a soul food brunch, hiphop and R&B spun by DJ Olga. 1pm-5pm. 2367 Market St. at Castro. 575-0750.  www.stopaids.org

Confession @ Q Bar

Absolut-ion cocktails and confession booths for your pent-up weekend guilt trip. DJ Luke Fry.  456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.com

Fresh @ Ruby Skye

Pre-thanksgiving T-Dance with DJ Kimberly S. and a gaggle of gorgeous gogo guys and gals. Partial proceeds benefit Maitri hspice. $20-$25. 6pm-12am. 21+. 420 Mason St. at Geary. www.freshsf.com

Gloss Sundays @ Trigger

Lord Martine hosts the new weekend event at the new bar; DJ Hawthorne. 7pm-11pm. 2144 Market St. www.clubTrigger.com

Jock @ The Lookout

Afternoon schmooze and booze, with door and donations benefiting gay sports teams. $3. 2pm-8pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306. www.myspace.com/JockatLookout  

Honey Sundays @ Paradise Lounge

New fab dance night for the SoMa dudes, produced by the Honey Sound System folks. 8pm-2am. 1501 Folsom St. at 11th. www.honeysoundsystem.com  

Salsa Sunday @ El Rio

Dance lessons and hot music at the neighbhorhood bar where everyone (over 21) is welcome. Free BBQ 3pm. Show 4pm. $8. 3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez. www.elriosf.com

South of the Slot @ Powerhouse

Release party for the new unique map and trivia board game about the fabulous history of South of Market gay bars and culture. No cover. 7pm-10pm. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.com  

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550

Popular two-stepping dance night returns to Space 550. $5. 5pm-11pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org

Three Guys, Six Strings @ El Rio

Joshua Klipp, Joe Stevens (of Coyote Grace) and Storm Flores perform their original music. 4pm-6pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com  

 

Pals at Trigger.
photo: Steven Underhill

Mon 23

Manic Mondays @ Bar on Church

80s Cosmos and 80's drink prices. DJ's Dangerous Dan and Mark Andre spin 80's Pop and New Wave mixes plus 80's music videos. No cover. 9pm - 2am. 198 Church St. at Market. www.TheBarSF.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

Sacred Cocktails @ The Lookout

Religious discussion group for LGBT Christians and others. Free. 8pm-9pm. 3600 16th St. 2nd floor.

Tiara Sensation @ The Stud

Vivianne ForeverMore hosts a night of drag and and dancing fun. $3.50 well drinks. 10pm-2am. 9th at Harrison. www.studsf.com www.myspace.com/tiarasensation

Variety Show @ Uptown Club, Oakland

Women's night with Amelia Mae Paradise, Isis Star-Goddes of Burlesque, Vagabondage, Simone de la Getto, Calypso & Summer Bowie, and more.  Of course Diamond Daggers' Fannie Fuller, Sir Loin Strip. $5. 10pm show. 21+. 1928 Telegraph Ave. www.uptownnightclub.com

Nightlife queen Bebe Sweetbriar

Tue 24

Bulb @ The Stud

Michael Soldier hosts a night of cheap drinks and unusual performance art with live and lipsynch music and gogo studs. Show at 11pm. $8. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com  

Double Vision @ The Lookout

DJs Frantik and Adrian Taylor. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306. www.thelookoutsf.com

Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's

Ronn Vigh and Nick Leonard host the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. Free. One-drink minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com

Ladies Night @ Q Bar

Women's night, with DJ Ms. Jackson, half-off drinks. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro st. www.qbarsf.com  

Posh @ Infusion Lounge

Live music and cabaret entertainment with drink and dinner specials at the new trendy Union Square club. 124 Ellis St. at Powell. www.infusionlounge.com

Antoine's fab A-List Martini Nights, Wednesdays.

Wed 25

A-List Martini Nights @ Bar TBA

Ongoing popular weekly social and networking event for gay men and their friends. Sign up to get invites to a different bar each week. 9pm-12am. www.sfalist.com  

Booty Call @ Q Bar

Juanita More! and her More Boys entertain and debauche with; hot gogo studs, too. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.juanitamore.com    

Brain Farts @ The Lookout

Ongoing Wednesdays night fun as Bebe Sweetbriar and Poll Del Mar co-hostess the fun trivia game with wacky prizes. Free. 7:30-11pm. 3600 16th St. 431-0306. www.lookoutsf.com

Cheap Ass Contest @ Chaps II

Best tush contest, with proceeds going to the Stop AIDS Project. Winner gets $100. Complimentary clothes check for jock strippers. 1225 Folsom St. at 8th. 255-CHAP. www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com

Fame @ Bar on Church

New night of glam and costumed celeb farce at the renovated bar (formerly The Transfer). 9pm-2am. 198 Church St. at Market. www.TheBarSF.com

Frat House @ 440 Bar

College guys and those who impersonate them enjoy cheap drink and tunes spun by DJ Matt. 440 Castro St. www.guspresents.com

Herr-a-Chuck @ SF Eagle

Live bands @ SF Eagle

Live music with local queer or simply cool bands. 12th St. at Harrison. www.sfeagle.com

Jock @ Chaps II

Wear a jock strap, get cheap drinks, or just ogle the cute bartenders. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. at 9th. www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com

Live Music @ El Rio

Various bands perform. 6pm-9pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Mary-Go-Round @ The Lookout

Cookie Dough, Suppositori Spelling and Pollo Del Mar host a new weekly drag show. $5. 10:30pm show. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

Soulduction @ Vibe Lounge, Oakland

Weekly soul, R&B music night at the new Oakland LGBT club. $5. 10pm-2am. 2272 Telegraph Avenue (between 23rd Street and West Grand Ave). www.thevibelounge.com

Hunk patrol
photo: Steven Underhill

Thu 26

The Crib @ City Nights

Pop music club night. $10. 18+. 9:30pm-3am. 715 Harrison St. at 3rd. www.thecribsf.com

Flight 1760 @ Triple Crown

Gay night at the renovated bar (formerly Octavia Lounge), with DJ Adrian Taylor. 10pm-2am. 1760 Market St. at Octavia. www.triplecrownsf.com

Gay Dating Game Show @ The Mix

BeBe Sweetbriar hosts the weekly fun contest just like the campy straight 70s version. Be a contestant, get a date, or watch all the fun. No cover. 8pm. 4086 18th St. at Castro. 431-8616.

Gogo Night @ Truck

Hot male dancers get naughty, 10pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St. at 15th. 252-0306. www.trucksf.com

Juicy @ The White Horse, Oakland

Hip Hop, R&B and soul. 9pm. (karaoke, drag king shows other nights, too). 6551 Telegraph Ave. (510) 652-3820.

Kick It @ Bar on Church

New night of hiphop at the renovated bar (formerly The Transfer). 9pm-2am. Also Sundays. 198 Church St. at Market. www.TheBarSF.com

Live Bands @ SF Eagle

Local and touring bands perform live rock music at the famed bar. $5. 9:30pm. 12th St. at Harrison. www.sfeagle.com

Live Bands @ The Stud

Cheap drinks, good tunes, local bands. 9th St. at Harrison. Check website for line-up. www.studsf.com

Pub Thursdays @ Cafe Flore

DJ Lamont Young; $2 and $3 Beer Specials, no cover. 10pm-2am. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com  

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550

Popular two-stepping dance night returns to Space 550. $5. 5pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. at Industrial.  www.sundancesaloon.org

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Bar Listings

Gals at The Mix

Castro

The 440

Formerly Daddy's, a fun relaxed bar particular to bears, daddies, muscle bears, and their admirers. Drink specials, occasional gogo dancers, Thursday night wildness, beer busts, fundraisers and underwear nights. 440 Castro St. www.the440.com

Badlands

Popular gay bar with loud dance music; very small dance floor; often crowded with lines on weekends. 4121 18th St. 861-3846.   www.sfbadlands.com  

The Cafe

Remodeled popular upstairs dance bar with balcony view, pool table, special events, frequent twinky scantily clad gogo boys. 2369 Market St. at Castro. 

www.cafesf.com

The Edge Bar 

Simple casual gay bar with daily drink specials, frequent theme parties and charity events. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. 863-4027.   www.edgesf.com

Harvey's

Restaurant and popular bar, with a great menu (chicken salad, fries, burgers), frequent drag shows, comedy Tuesdays. Gay community memorabilia lines the walls at the former Elephant Walk, now named after gay supervisor Harvey Milk. 500 Castro St. at 18th.  431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com

Lime

Restaurant and bar with trendy design, fun menu, tasty drinks; loud music, hipster crowd; frequent special events. 2247 Market St. at Noe. 621-5256.  www.lime-sf.com

The Midnight Sun

Video bar with nightly screenings of popular gay-themed and campy TV shows; occasional open mic and contests. 4067 18th St. 861-4186.   www.midnightsunsf.com

The Mix

Relaxed neighborhood gay bar with pool table, friendly staff, cozy open-air porch in back. Frequent special events, sports team fundraisers and more. 4086 18th st. at Castro. 431-8616. www.sfmixbar.com

Moby Dick

Longtime favorite (30+ years)  with parties for local sports teams, occasional live shows, but mostly just a popular hangout. 4049 18th St. at Hartford. www.mobydicksf.com

Q Bar

Renovated mini-nightclub with frequent fun events, including Juanita More's Wed. night Booty Call, and 456 Castro st. 864-2877. www.qbarsf.com

Twin Peaks Tavern

Historic bar, one of the earliest gay bars with clear glass windows. Popular with older gents. Don't miss the strong drinks and cozy balcony. 401 Castro St. at Market. 864-9470. www.twinpeakstavern.com

Toad Hall

Recently renovated (formerly The Pendulum; renamed after a historic Castro St. bar of the 1970s) hangout bar with a small dance floor and open-air back patio. 4146 18th St. 621-2811. www.toadhallbar.com

Trigger

Stylish two-level new nightclub with dancers, entertainment; Tuesday women's night, VIP membership, bottle service. 2344 Market St. 551-CLUB.  www.clubtrigger.com

Joshua Klipp at El Rio, Sunday.

Mission/Bernal Heights

El Rio

Diverse fun bar with a big outdoor porch, live music, dancing, food, frequent special events. 3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Esta Noche

Dive of a gay bar with frequent drag Latin shows and gogo boys; cheap drinks, $10-$15 cover charge many nights. 3079 16th St. 861-5757. www.estanocheclub.com

Lexington Club

Popular lesbian bar, with hot DJs and fun events. 3464 19th St. at Valencia. 863-2052. www.lexingtonclub.com

Wild Side West

Historic popular lesbian bar; hosts many fundraisers, softball team parties, etc. 424 Courtland Ave. at Wool. 647-3099. www.wildsidewestsf.com

The Lush Lounge

Polk/Tenderloin

Aunt Charlie's Lounge

Historic dive bar, with old school drag shows on Wed, Fri & Sat., plus other events. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. 441-2922. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

The Cinch

Old-school bar with a charmingly retro Western theme; outdoor patio, cheap drinks and local fun. 1723 Polk St. at Clay. 776-4162.  

Deco Lounge

Classic vintage-style bar and nightclub with some of the most popular ongoing events, including Bearracuda, Snap-a-licious and the Sunday night All-Male Amateur Strip Show. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. 346-2025.  www.decosf.com

Divas

Intimate nightclub with a cute stage for karaoke, drag shows, transsexual strippers, and DJed dancing. 1081 Post St. 474-3482.   www.divassf.com

The Gangway

Classic old-school hangout, with colorful Tenderloin denizens and cheap drinks. 841 Larkin St at Geary.776-6828.

Kimo's

Retro-style mixed bar with live bands nearly every night, and monthly drag shows upstairs. 1351 Polk St. at Pine. 885-4535. www.kimosbarsf.com

Lush Lounge

Intimate bar specializing in delicious martinis and flirtacious patrons. 1092 Post St. at Polk. 771-2022. www.thelushlounge.com

The Lone Star Saloon = bear heaven!

South of Market

Buck Tavern

Simple, clean friendly mixed bar with a great bar menu of burgers, etc. 1655 Market St. at Gough. 874-9183. www.bucktavernsf.com

Chaps II

Intimate new leather bar with nightly themes (boots, rubber, jocks, etc.), weekend beer bust, gogo dancers and a fetish-friendly atmosphere. 1225 Folsom St. at 8th. 255-2427.  www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com

Club Eight

With a lounge in front and dance floor in back, this nightclub hosts fun gay events like Pornstar, Big Top, Club Nur, and Club Dragon. Uusually a cover change. 1151 Folsom St. at 7th. 431-1151. www.eightsf.com

Eagle Tavern

The daddy of all leather bars, with a three bars (two outside) and the most popular Sunday beer bust in town. 398 12th St. 626-0880. www.sfeagle.com

Hole in the Wall

Funky bar with wild decor, moved from its original location, but still great for a freaky funky gay time. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695.   www.holeinthewallsaloon.com

End Up

Historic dance club with a huge outdoor porch, plenty of different areas to hang out, and popular dance events nearly every nights. 401 6th St. at Harrison. 646-0999. www.theendup.com

Lone Star Saloon

Bear Central, with cheap drinks, a popular back porch, pool table, and frequent special events and fundraisers. 1354 Harrison st. at 11th. 863-9999. www.lonestarsaloon.com

The Powerhouse

Very cruisy bar with back "smoking" room, frequent sexy fundraisers, porn stars (and porn on the TVs), Bare chest Men and general naughtiness. 1347 Folsom St. at 10th. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com

The Stud

Historic popular bar with near-nightly live events (bands, performances, comedy, drag), cheap drinks and good atmosphere. 399 9th St. at Harrison.  www.studsf.com

Truck Bar

Cute sexy little bar with tasty food and frequent unusual events, like Mr. Deviant, Tuesdays night "Speakeasy," and holiday-themed costume parties. 1900 Folsom St. at 15th. 252-0306. www.trucksf.com

Hot daddies at The Pilsner Inn.

Upper Market/Lower Haight/Hayes Valley

Bar On Church

Renovated now-glittery small nightclub (formerly The Transfer) with various amusing events. 198 Church St. at Market. 355-9211. www.thebarsf.com 

Marlena's

Historic neighborhood bar with cheap drinks, hilarious weekend drag shows, and the most amazing holiday decorations in town. 488 Hayes St. 864-6672. www.marlenasbarsf.com

Martuni's

Martini bar with a back piano lounge for frequent lively shows. 4 Valencia St. at Market. 241-0205. www.martunis.ypguides.net

Pilsner Inn

Neighborhood bar with an ample covered back porch. 225 Church St. 621-7058. Frequent events for the several gay sports teams they sponsor. www.pilsnerinn.com

Blackbird

New popular mixed modern bar with creative drinks, a hipster crowd and rustic chic decor (formerly The Expansion). 2124 Market St. at Church. 503-0630 www.blackbirdbar.com  

The Mint

Somewhat gay karaoke bar, except on weekends or when straight parties take over. 1942 Market St. at Buchanan.   www.themint.net

Trax

Small friendly neighborhood bar. 1477 Haight St. at Ashbury. 864-4213. www.sftrax.com

Triple Crown

Former Octavia Lounge alternates with gay, straight and mixed nights. Amusing bar menu of burgers and tacos. 1760 Market St.   www.triplecrownsf.com

Underground SF

Small bar (formerly The Top) with occasional gay nights, like Cockfight. 424 Haight St. Webster.

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Mary-Go-Round, Wednesdays at The Lookout

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