On the Tab :: Oct. 27 - Nov. 3

Orange you glad for autumn? Pumpkining for fun? Nightlife events this weekend go a little bit wild with Halloween festivities.

Thursday, Oct. 27

Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The two stars of the hit musical Rent perform their new show, Acoustically Speaking: a 20-Year Friendship, including Broadway favorites and original songs. $55-$75. 8pm. Also Oct. 28, 8pm & Oct. 29, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com

Buffy Live! @ Oasis
D'Arcy Drollinger's new drag parody of the popular scifi vampire TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with Michael Phillis, Kim Burly, Melanie Marshall, Flynn DeMarco, Adam Roy, and many other talents. $25-$35. 8pm. Fri & Sat 7pm. Also Oct. 26 & 31 8pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Carnival of Souls @ Century 9 Cinema
The RiffTrax guys (Mystery Science Theatre 3000 alums) take on the 1962 cult classic about a church organist haunted by ghosts. $10.50-$12.50. 8pm. Also Oct. 31 7:30pm. Also at several other theatres. 845 Market St. www.fathomevents.com

Creatures of the Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Peaches Christ hosts the Halloween party at the science museum, with a drag horror show featuring Chaka Corn, Coco Buttah, Scarlett etters and more. Costumes encouraged, including an Island of Dr. Moreau animal horror theme, 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

Escape: Hell in the Armory @ SF Armory
The Kink.com folks present their 2nd annual - but totally new - weird, strange, creepy and kinky tour of performers in multiple sets freaking you out. $45-$55. 6:30 pm-11 pm. Various nights thru Oct. 31. 1800 Mission St. www.sfarmory.com

Karaoke Night @ The Stud
Sing along and sing out, Louise, with hostess Sister Flora Goodthyme. 8pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

K. Flay @ Great American Music Hall
Angsty alt-hip hop pop singer-composer performs. $15. $40 with dinner. 8pm. 859 O'Farrel St. www.kflay.com www.slimspresents.com

Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
The monthly reading series hosted by James J. Siegel, 'Martini Bar of Horrors,' includes Carson Beker, S.G. Browne, Dana Fredsti, Sunil Patel, Loren Rhoads and Alia Volz. No cover. Raffle tickets and prizes 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.

M83 @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
The popular synth-pop band, led by Anthony Gonzalez, plays. $45. 7:30pm. 99 Grove St., Civic Center. www.ilovem83.com

Mary Go Round @ Lookout
Mercedez Munro and Holotta Tymes' weekly drag show. $5. 10:30pm show. DJ Philip Grasso. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

The Monster Show @ The Edge
The weekly drag show with DJ MC2, themed nights, gogo guys and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Oaktown Ghost Town @ SPUR Oakland
Kid-friendly costume party and fundraiser for the urban improvement nonprofit. Free for kids 12 and under; $30-$50, $400 for a table. 6pm-11pm. 1544 Broadway, Oakland. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2593932

Pet Shop Boys @ Fox Theatre, Oakland
The British synth-pop kings return with another visually amazing concert, their Super world tour. $50-$65. 9pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave. www.petshopboys.co.uk www.apeconcerts.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

The Rocky Horror Show @ San Jose Stage Company
South Bay theatre company's production of Richard O'Brien's sweet transvestite rock musical; partial proceeds benefit St. Baldrick's Foundation for children with cancer. $35-$50. 8pm. Fri & Sat 8pm & 11:30pm. Oct,31 11:30pm. 490 South 1st St., San Jose. www.rockyhorrortickets.com

The Rocky Horror Show @ Victoria Theatre, SF
It's back! Ray of Light Theatre company's hit production of Richard O'Brien's sweet transvestite rock musical returns, with D'Arcy Drollinger leading a talented cast. "Oh, Rocky!" $25-$40. Wed-Fri 8pm. Sat 7pm & 11pm (Oct. 29 only). Thru Nov. 5. 2961 16th st. www.rayoflighttheatre.com

Spooked @ Strand Theater
American Conservatory Theatre's spooktacular annual Halloween costume party includes a VIP cocktail party, cabaret performances by MFA students, and a general admission dance party with desserts. $50-$1000. 6pm-11pm. 1127 Market St. www.act-sf.org/spooked

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. $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. No cell phones on the dance floor, please! $5. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Underwear Night @ Powerhouse
Free coat/clothes check when you strip down to your skivvies at the cruisy SoMa bar. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Friday, Oct. 28

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

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

DTF Fridays @ Port Bar, Oakland
Various DJs play house music at the new gay bar's weekly event. 9pm-2am. 2023 Broadway. (510) 823-2099. www.portbaroakland.com

Ghost Ship @ Pier 70
The massive two-night aquatic-themed Halloween events include massive scenic areas depicting Victorian, 1930s and scifi space ships, drag acts from House of More, multiple DJ area (Gavin Hardkiss, David Harness, Sergio Fedasz, Dirtybird, Justin Martin, The New Deal) live act The Orb. $100-$325. 9pm-3am. Also Oct. 29. Pier 70, Bldg. 12, and 420 22nd St. at Illinois. www.ghostshiphalloween.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

Halloween Happy Hour @ Oasis
Linty hosts a spooky drag show, Gia, Mason Dixon Jars, Miss Shugana and others; Sergio Fedasz DJs. No cover. 5:30pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Halloween Weekend @ Groundswell Institute, Yorkville
Unleash your arboreal creature and celebrate SamHain at the queer-owned campground's holiday weekend, with cabin and tent camping, delicious meals, a scenic pond and creative parties. $175-$275. 18500 Highway 128, Yorkville. Thru Nov. 1. groundswell.institute

Happy Friday @ Midnight Sun
The popular video bar ends each work week with gogo guys (starting at 9pm) and drink specials. 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

Haunted @ Oasis
The Shenanigans crew spook it up with a costume dance party. $10-$20. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

HellBound: Masquerade @ Danzhaus
DJs Franko and Scott Shepard spin grooves at the very sexy men's costume party, with porn stud gogos Blue Bailey, Brian Bonds, Dylan Strokes, Leon Fox, Leo Forte and others. Leather and fetish wear encouraged, or don a mask, and not much else! $30-$60. 10pm-4am. 1275 Connecticut St. http://xxxpartysf.com www.eventbrite.com

Ian Harvie @ Cobb's Comedy Club
The Transparent actor/comic performs; also Sarah Hyland and host Emily Van Dyke. $23. 8pm. 915 Columbus Ave. www.cobbscomedy.com

Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
Enjoy Latin, hip hop and electro, plus hot gogos galore, and a big dance floor. $10-$20. 9pm-3am. 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

Oh, Snap! @ New People Theatre
Costume party and '90s music video sing-along night. $15. 9pm. 1746 Post St. www.sfindie.com

Pre-Halloween Fiesta @ Club 21, Oakland
Lulu Ramirez and Jacquelin La Gata MC the first of three Halloween parties at the Oakland club, with sexy gogos, $1000 in cash and prizes for the costume contest, set to Latin and hip hop grooves by DJ Carlitos. $10-$15. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. www.club21oakland.com

Punk & Drag Halloween @ Elbo Room
The Undead Boys (a Dead Boys tribute band), The Grannies, The Cramp-Ons and punk-drag act Novelli perform. Dress in drag and get in free. $10. 9pm2am. 647 Valencia St. www.elbo.com

Red Hots Burlesque @ The Stud
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux will titillate and tantalize. $10. 8pm-9:30pm. 399 9th St. Also Sunday brunch shows at PianoFight Theatre, 4pm. www.redhotsburlesque.com

Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat themed drag performance night. $7. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Spooky Circus @ The Stud
Red Hots Burlesque, the drag, vaudeville, music and comedy show, presents a special Halloween-themed show, with Bo Vixxen, Shelly Elle, Vyxen Monroe and others. $10-$20. 8pm. 399 9th St. www.RedHotsBurlesque.com www.studsf.com

Steam @ Powerhouse
Rosegold DJs the 6th anniversary bath house-themed night, with wet towel-dancing gogos, massages, towels and giveaways. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Thriller Ball @ Bimbos' 365 Club
Foreverland, the Michael Jackson tribute band, and Planet Booty perform at the (mostly straight) North Beach club's holiday party. $22. 8pm-1am. 1025 Columbus Ave. www.bimbos365club.com

Tom Shaw @ R3 Hotel, Guerneville
The accomplished local pianist plays at the Russian River resort. 8pm-1am. Also Oct. 29. 16390 4th St., Guerneville, www.TomShawTrio.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
Brut Halloween @ Folsom Foundry

Saturday, Oct. 29

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
Latin, hip hop and Electro music night. Oct. 22, Diana Reyes performs live. $5-$25. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
DJs Mysterious D and guests spin at the mash-up DJ dance party, with four rooms of different sounds and eight DJs. $10-$15 and up. 9:30pm-3am. 375 11th St. www.bootiesf.com www.dnalounge.com

Brut Halloween @ Folsom Foundry
Brian Kent presents the New York-based leather-kink dance event, with a Psycho Halloween theme, DJs Dan Darlington and Amanda Louise, and lots of men in scanty crazy costumes. $35.10pm-4am. 1425 Folsom St. www.brutparty.com

Club Rimshot @ Club BNB, Oakland
The weekly hip hop and R&B night celebrates Oakland Pride, with a live performance by Netta B. $5-$15. 9pm to 4am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Dance Party @ Port Bar, Oakland
Enjoy relaxed happy hour cocktails early (open at 5pm) and later dancing in the cozy back room at the newest LGBT bar. Daily 5pm-2am. 2023 Broadway, Oakland. www.portbaroakland.com

Dark Room @ The Stud
The late Pete Burns gets a drag tribute at the queer Goth night's 'Undead Ball.' $5. 9:30pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Drag Me to 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 1pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Halloween Fiesta @ Club 21, Oakland
Enjoy drag shows, more costumed fun in the second of three Halloween parties at the Oakland club, with sexy gogos, $1000 in cash and prizes for the costume contest, set to Latin and hip hop grooves. $10-$15. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. www.club21oakland.com

Halloween/Mother @ Oasis
Heklina and Peaches Christ cohost their annual hilarious drag and costume party, with a costume contest and ghoulish drag acts galore (Sue Casa, Raya Light, Zonique, Pirahna and more). $15. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Haunted Hornet @ Alameda Shipyard
ScareCo's annual haunted house aboard the U.S.S. Hornet. $30. Fri & Sat 7pm-12am. Sun 7pm-11pm. thru Oct. 31 ($35). 707 West Hornet Ave., Alameda. www.hauntedhornet.com

Lifestyles of the Dead & Famous @ Virgil's Sea Room
The Mission bar's Halloween party pays tribute to famous dead celebs, with DJs Siobhan Aluvalot and Matthew XO; $100 costume contest. $5. 9pm-2am. 3152 Mission St. www.virgilssf.com

Masquerade Macabre @ Presidio Officers' Club
Steve Lucky and The Rhumba Bums play live at the (mostly straight) dance event at the former military base. Free/RSVP required; cash bar cocktails. 6:30 dance lessons, live music 7pm-10pm. 49 Moraga Ave. www.presidio.gov/events/halloween-dance-the-masquerade-macabre

Mr. Friendly Contest @ SF Eagle
The leather contest begins at 5:30pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Pretty in Ink @ Powerhouse
Tattooed dudes get special treatment at the cruisy bar. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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

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

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. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

The Tubes @ Kanbar Center for the Arts, San Rafael
The pop punk band ("White Punks on Dope") performs at a costume party and concert. $35-$50. 8pm. 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. www.marinjcc.org

Zepparella @ Great American Music Hall
The women's Led Zeppelin cover band rocks out; Danielle Gottardo opens. $19-$22. 9pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.slimspresents.com

Sunday, Oct. 30

Adore Delano @ DNA Lounge
The "RuPaul's Drag Race" rocker performs a special Hallo-Kween concert with Veruca Bath Salts, Peaches Christ, Vain Hein, Saturn Rising and others. $20-$40 (VIP tables $375 and up). 9 pm-2 am. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.com

BeBe Sweetbriar's Brunch Revue, Femme @ Balancoire
Weekly live music shows with various acts, along with brunch buffet, bottomless Mimosas, champagne and more, at the stylish nightclub and restaurant. BeBe hosts, 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

Beer Bust @ Lone Star Saloon
Enjoy daytime partying with bears and cubs, plus fundraisers for the SF Fog Rugby team. 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. Beer bust donations benefit local nonprofits (Check the website for a list of recipients). 3pm-6pm. Now also on Saturdays. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Big Top @ Beaux
The fun Castro nightclub, with hot local DJs and sexy gogo guys and gals. $5. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.Beauxsf.com

Domingo De Escandal @ Club OMG
Weekly Latin night with drag shows hosted by Vicky Jimenez and DJ Luis. 7pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Drag Queen of the Opera @ Oasis
SF Opera Lab brings operatic debauchery and drag macabre, with hostess Heklina, live singing by SF Opera performers, in-house costume booth and DJed dancing. $25. 7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

Jason Brock @ Martuni's
The talented powerhouse crooner performs Halloween special songs with the Coker Sisters and pianist Dee Spencer. $20-$25. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.jasonbrockvocals.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

Raunch: After Hours @ Oasis
DJ Obra Primitiva spins at the late night sexy Halloween party for deep dark house music cruising. $25. 4am-10am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

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

Monday, Oct. 31

Aloha Halloween @ The Stud
Enjoy an outdoor tiki beer garden in the alley behind the historic bar, a celebration of outgoing 20-year owner Michael McElhaney, costumed fun MCed by House of More, and music by the Go Bang! crew. $20. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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

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

Halloween Bash @ Club 21, Oakland
The 9th annual costume party, hosted by Lulu Ramirez, promises a packed dance floor, sexy gogos, $2,500 in cash and prizes for the costume contest, set to Latin and hip hop grooves by DJ Krazy. $10-$15. 10pm-2am. 2111 Franklin St. www.club21oakland.com

Halloween Time Warp @ Cat Club
Enjoy retro '70s and '80s grooves with a retro-themed costume party, with DJs Porter, Andy T, Damon and Shindog. $10. 9:30pm-2am. 1190 Folsom St. www.sfcatclub.com

Karaoke Night @ SF Eagle
Sing along, with guest host Nick Radford. 8pm-12am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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

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.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ UC Theatre Berkeley
Screening of the classic Richard O'Brien film adaptation of his hit musical about sweet transvestite aliens. $16-$27. 8pm. 2036 University Ave., Berkeley. www.theuctheatre.org

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, Nov. 1

Bandit @ Lone Star Saloon
New weekly queer event with resident DJ Justime; electro, soul, funk, house. No cover. 9pm-1am. 1354 Harrison St. www.facebook.com/BanditPartySF www.lonestarsf.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

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

Gaymer Night @ Eagle
Gay gaming fun on the bar's big screen TVs. Have a nerdgasm and a beer with your pals. 8pm. 398 12th St. 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 @ Martuni's
Irene Tu and Jessica Sele cohost the comedy open mic night for women and queers. No cover. 6pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St.

Meow Mix @ The Stud
The weekly themed variety cabaret showcases new and unusual talents with 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 as the strippers also take it all off. $20. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Queer Jitterbugs @ The Verdi Club
Enjoy weekly same-sex (and other) swing dancing, with lessons, social dancing, ASL interpreters and live music. $15. 9pm-11:45pm. 2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero. www.verdiclub.net

Retro Night @ 440 Castro
Jim Hopkins plays classic pop oldies, with vintage music videos. 9pm-2am. 44 Castro St. www.the440.com

Tap That Ass @ SF Eagle
Bartender Steve Dalton's beer night happy hour. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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.

Wednesday, Nov. 2

Bedlam @ Beaux
Weekly event with DJ Haute Toddy, hosts Mercedez Munro and Abominatrix. Wet T-shirt/jock contest at 11pm. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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

Darlene Popovic @ Feinsteins' at the Nikko
The veteran cabaret singer brings her timely show Weapons of Mass Distraction, a "pre-election evening of song, love and laughter," to the intimate nightclub. $25-$40. 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.darlenepopovic.com www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com

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

Kasha Davis @ Oasis
Enjoy music, stories and party games with the RuPaul's Drag Race contestant's show There's Always Time for a Cocktail. $20. 7pm. Also Nov. 3. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Latin Drag Night @ Club OMG
Weekly Latin night with drag shows hosted by Vicky Jimenez. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.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

Nip @ Powerhouse
Nipple play night for the chesty types. Free coatcheck and drink discount for the shirtless. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Open Mic/Comedy @ SF Eagle
Kollin Holtz hosts the weekly comedy and open mic talent night. 6pm-8pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Pussy Party @ Beaux
Ladies night at the Castro dance club. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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

Way Back @ Midnight Sun
Weekly screenings of vintage music videos, and retro drink prices. 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

Thursday, Nov. 3

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

Jonathan Poretz @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The smooth crooner performs music popularized by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and Sammy Davis, Jr. $35-$55. 8pm. Also Nov. 4. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinsatthenikko.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

My So-Called Night @ Beaux
Carnie Asada hosts a new 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

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
Dana hosts the weekly singing night; unleash your inner American Idol. 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.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." 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

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

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

Underwear Night @ Powerhouse
Free coat/clothes check when you strip down to your skivvies at the cruisy SoMa bar. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

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