Nightlife Events Feb. 20-27, 2020

Greater Sirens @ The Ivy Room, Albany
Local rock band performs, plus Butterfly Knives and The Elegant Bachelors. $8-$10. 8pm. 860 San Pablo Ave., Albany. www.ivyroom.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

Long Island Thursdays @ White Horse Bar, Oakland
Enjoy 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

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Rock bands play at the famed leather bar. Feb 20: Bong Kitty, Tight Pants and the Dynamite, and The Tall Boys. Feb 27: the Alternating Currents, Sutras and Grotesque. $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

Whipped @ Jolene's
House-techno-dance night. $10. 9pm-2am. 2700 16th St. at Harrison. www.jolenessf.com

FRIDAY 21
After Dark @ Exploratorium
Enjoy cocktails and science demos at the hands-on museum. Feb 13: Sexplorations and Aphrodisiacs. Evening hours Fri & Sat, weekly 6:15 and 7:30pm. $20. Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St. www.exploratorium.edu/

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

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Mickey Joseph, Chad Opitz, Geneva Rust-Orta, Jeanette Marin, and host Lisa Geduldig share their latest stand-up wit. $10-$20. 7pm. 3158 Mission St. www.brownpapertickets.com www.elriosf.com

Daddy Saddle @ Lone Star
DJs Jimmy Swear, Salty, and Tuna spin at the bear bar. $5. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Drag & Dinner @ Hamburger Mary's
Enjoy burgers and a drag show with MC Jillian Gnarling, Shane Thomas, Roxy-Cotton Candy, Barbie Bloodgloss, Cash Monet. $5 show. 10pm. Also Saturdays. 531 Castro St. www.hamburgermarys.com

Drag Alive @ The Stud
Happy hour shows with seating, with VivvyAnne ForeverMORE, Shane Thomas, Milita Towers, Cash Monet. $15-$25. 6:30pm-8pm. 299 9th St. www.studsf.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

Glama's Good Drag @ Oasis
Glamamore's new drag night. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

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

Hot Tuna & David Bromberg Quintet @ The Fillmore
The veteran blues-rock-folk bands perform. $45. 9pm. Also Feb 22. 1806 Geary St. at Fillmore. www.thefillmore.com

IYKYK @ White Horse, Oakland
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

Jocko Homo @ SF Eagle
Jock strap fun at the famed leather bar with host Suppositori Spelling, DJ Garry Alexander, Steamworks Berkeley swag and prizes. $5-$8. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Machine Head @ Fox Theatre, Oakland
The thrash-metal rock band celebrates the 25th anniversary of Burn My Eyes with a three-hour two-part mega-concert. $40-$50. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph ave., Oakland. www.thefoxoakland.com

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

Piano Bar @ Martuni's
Musician extraordinaire Joe Wicht leads tasteful sing-along selections. 5:30-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St.

Poncho Sanchez @ Yoshi's Oakland
The jazz, soul and Latin-American drummer and bandleader performs with his band. $29-$74. 8pm & 10pm. Feb 22 at 7:30 and 9:30pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.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

Trade: Twins @ The Stud
Toronto party invades SoMa, with a twin theme, so pair up; DJs Oscar Pineda, Scooter McCright and William Francis. $15. 10pm-4am. 299 9th St. www.studsf.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

Wuhfff @ Powerhouse
Bears and cubs gather at the cruisy SoMa bar. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

You Betta Work Comedy Fiesta @ San Mateo County Pride Center
Jesus U Betta Work hosts the monthly gigglefest, with Maria Diploudis, Marcus Williams, Yvette Fernandez and Casey Ley. 7:30pm, donations. 1021 S. El Caminoi Real, San Mateo. www.jesusubettawork.com

SATURDAY 22
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

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

Don't Make Me Wait @ The Stud
DJs Tedd Patterson and Rolo share classic House grooves. $?. 10pm-4am. 299 9th St. www.studsf.com

Heavy Petting Zoo @ Brix, Oakland
Winter onesie-land dance party for furries, friends, and Burning Man art car fans and supporters, with DJs Dane, Dulce Vita, Funky Breezy, Kayja, Neon Bunny, Suprimo and Nick Stene; onesites, furry costumes and Burner attire welcome. $10-$20. 9pm-4am. 581 5th St., Oakland. www.eventbrite.com www.brix581.com

Hip Hop-Ya Don't Stop @ Lone Star
DJ Tasty Cakes spins at the bear bar. $5. 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.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 popular women's T-dance features groovy funk with DJs Edaj, Marcella, Olga and La Coqui. $8-$10. 2pm-8:30pm. 3158 Mission St. www.brownpapertickets.com www.elriosf.com

Mixtape @ Jolene's
Dance night at the spacious super-queer bar. 9pm-2am. 2700 16th St. at Harrison. www.jolenessf.com

Nitty Gritty @ Beaux
Josh Carmichael with DJ Salazer host the tattoo appreciation night. $10. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Polyglamorous @ Public Works
The groovy dance party celebrates five years at the spacious SoMa loft, with guest-DJs Derrick Carter and Holographic, plus residents Beya, Mark O'Brien and Major. $10-$30. 10pm-4am. 161 Erie St. www.bigneon.com

PopTart @ Oasis
D'Arcy Drollinger's new drag night pays tribute to Lizzo, with cohost Sue Casa. $10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Pretty in Ink @ Powerhouse
Tattoo appreciation night with DJ Franko. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Qtease @ The Stud
Queer burlesque show. $10-$25. 5pm-8pm. 299 9th St. www.studsf.com

Rogue @ SF Eagle
Full fetish kink night at the famed leather bar, with DJ Juan. $8-$10. 9pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Russell Deason @ Martuni's
2+2=Cabaret, Deason's bar concert, features Melissa McKenzie, Dina M Rao, Austin Yu and Steven Wilborn. $20. 7pm. 4 Valencia.

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

Swagger Like Us @ Jolene's
Queer dance party. 9pm-2am. 2700 16th St. at Harrison. www.jolenessf.com

SUNDAY 23
Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The popular daytime party, where $10-$15 gets you all the beer you can drink, supporting worthy causes. Feb 9, meet and vote for Emperor candidate William Bulkley. 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

Beer Bust @ Lone Star
Enjoy plenty of beer, bears and benefits for local nonprofits. $15. 4pm-8pm.1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.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

Chest @ Powerhouse
Nipple-play and chest appreciation 4pm-9pm. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Comedy Night @ Jolene's
Geulah Finman and Wonder Dave cohost a night of queer comedy. $5-$20 suggested. 7:30pm. 2700 16th St. at Harrison. www.jolenessf.com

Curiosa Drag Brunch @ Curio
Trixxie Carr hosts the new monthly food and fabulous daytime event; show $10 (food's extra). 12pm. 777 Valencia St. www.eventbrite.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

Dragpocalypse @ The Stud
Quarterly doomsday drag show with Lola Lewdovico, Nitrix Oxide, Chester Vanderbox, and Polly Amber Ross. $7-$10. 9:30pm-2am. 299 9th St. www.studsf.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. Seating 11am, show 12pm. Also Saturdays. 531 Castro St. www.hamburgermarys.com

Estelle @ Yoshi's Oakland
The multi-platinum Grammy-winning UK singer, songwriter, actress, and humanitarian performs a concert of love songs. $34-$69. 7pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.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/

Lovers @ Oasis
A night of Performing Couples, with Miss Shugana and Madd-Dogg 20/20. $25-$40. 6pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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 Onesieland @ Powerhouse
Themed long underwear and onesie night, with a $100 prizeBest Dressed contest and DJ Koji Tare. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

MONDAY 24
Karaoke Night @ Lookout
All-day songfest, 8pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

textKaraoke @ 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

textNoisePop @ Multiple Venues
Music and arts festival with dozens of acts, thru March 1. www.noisepopfest.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 25
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

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 26
A Bar of One's Own @ The Stud
Happy hour for scribes, journalists, poets and authors. 5pm-7pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Bedtime Stories @ SF Eagle
Salon and variety show with hosts Nella Pudin and Eric Mueller. $5-$10. 8pm-11pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

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

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.

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. 9pm-2am (free before 10:30pm). 2344 Market St. www.clubpapi.com www.beauxsf.com

Queer Singles, Queeraoke @ Jolene's
Meet & greet 4pm-7pm, then sing-alongs at 7pm. 2700 16th St. at Harrison. www.jolenessf.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

Wayback Wednesdays @ Midnight Sun
Vintage music, videos by request and tasty cocktails, followed by Karaoke night with BeBe Sweetbriar. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.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 27
Beso Latinx @ Jolene's
Von Kiss hosts and LGBTQ party for Latinx peeps. 9pm-2am. 2700 16th St. at Harrison. www.jolenessf.com

Curious at the End @ The Stud
Apocalyptic Cabaret with a show by Nicole Jost and Carson Beker. $15. Doors 6pm, show 7pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Dancing @ Badlands
The Castro bar's intimate dance floor and gogo guys, with drink specials. 9pm-2am. 4121 18th St. http://www.sfbadlands.com/

David Sanborn @ Yoshi's Oakland
The popular jazz saxophinist performs with his band. $36-$80, 8pm & 10pm. Feb 28 8pm & 10pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.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

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

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. $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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