On the Tab :: Dec. 1 - 8

The last month of this year offers some respite and culture for the mid-holiday-weary. Benefits, bar invasions, costumed capers, quality concerts, and queens on ice should swirl up your spirits.

Thursday, Dec. 1

Academy of Friends @ Williams Sonoma
The nonprofit that hosts the annual Oscar party hosts a cocktail reception at the home furnishing store. $20. 6:30pm-8:30pm. 340 Post St. www.academyoffriends.org

After Dark @ Exploratorium
Adult cocktail party at the interactive science museum, Dec. 1 with a 'Glow' theme. Dec. 8: Resonance and visual motion with composer Narielle Jakobsons. $10-$15. 6pm-10pm. Pier 15 at Embarcadero. www.exploratorium.edu

Dining Out for Life @ Sonoma Restaurants
Enjoy a dinner out in Sonoma at any of 87 participating restaurants, with partial proceeds going to Sonoma AIDS/HIV nonprofits. www.fftfoodbank.org

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

Kingdom of Sodom @ Nob Hill Theatre
Strip down with the strippers at the very interactive sexy party with a Best Cocksucker competition; cash bar, live acts 10:30pm. $15. 9pm-late. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Linda Eder @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The Broadway and pop singer-actress returns with a new cabaret show of Christmas songs from her holiday albums. $90-$110. 8pm. Dec. 2, 8pm, Dec. 3, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.feinsteinsatthenikko.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 and hilarious fun. $5. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum, with DJed dancing, cocktails, fish, frogs, food and fun. Dec. 1: Feel the Force NightLife, music by Bayonne (live), DJ sets by Mozhgan and Gilligan Moss. Dec. 8: Holiday Bazaar NightLife, Silent Disco plus music by Make It Funky DJs. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org

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

Queer Space @ Port Bar, Oakland
ZsaZsa Lufthansa hosts a World AIDS Day night, with reading excerpts from Angels in America, The Normal Heart, poet Essex Hemphill, plus performers Maurice Andre Sanchez, Brian Alexis Vouglas, Elise Naceur, Shannon Harger, J. Jha and Mark Baum. 6pm-8pm. 2023 Broadway, Oakland. www.portbaroakland.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. $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, Dec. 2

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

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 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

Lewis Black @ The Masonic
The darkly ascerbic comic/truthteller performs his The Emperor's New Clothes: The Naked Truth Tour. $45-$75. 8pm. 1111 California St. www.lewisblack.com www.sfmasonic.com

Magik Magik @ Swedish American Hall
Local orchestral composer/conductor Minna Choi's new solo project is performed. $15. 8pm. 2174 Market St. www.apeconcerts.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

Polyglamorous @ Oasis
DJ Chelsea Starr is the guest, with residents Mark O'Brien and M*J*R at the groovy dance cruise night. $7-$10. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Red Hots Burlesque @ The Stud
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux will titillate and tantalize. $10-$20. 8pm-9:30pm. 399 9th St. Also Sunday brunch shows at PianoFight Theatre, 4pm. www.redhotsburlesque.com www.studsf.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

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

Saturday, Dec. 3

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
Latin, hip hop and Electro music night. $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

Bounce @ Lookout
Dance music with a view at the Castro bar. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Cabanoir @ Hotel Rex
Jessica Fisher, John Rinaldi, Shannon Wolfe, Cole Thomas-Redus and others perform a holiday-themed cabaret show with cocktails and a three-course meal. $100-$150. 8pm. Also Dec. 10 & 17. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com

Club Rimshot @ Club BNB, Oakland
The weekly hip hop and R&B night. $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

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

El DeBarge @ Yoshi's Oakland
The R&B singer performs mature new songs with his band. $59-$89. 7:30 & 9:30pm. Also Dec. 4, 6pm & 8pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.com

Frolic @ SF Eagle
The fursuit night has moved from The Stud. DJ NeonBunny leads the DJ roster for the animal costume fun night. Precede by Woof the canine fetish unit, 3pm-5pm. $5. 8pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.frolicparty.com www.sf-eagle.com

Go Bang @ The Stud
Super disco mixes from Sergio Fedasz, Steve Fabus, Prince Wolf, with guests Elaine Denham and Robin Simmons. $5-$10. 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Holiday Parade of Lights @ Downtown Guerneville
Annual festive holiday parade in the Russian River's main street. 7pm. www.russianriver.com

Lee Fields & The Expressions @ Mezzanine
The fantastic soul and R&B/pop singer performs with his band; Lady Wray and Holy Hive open. $25. 8:30pm. 444 Jessie St. www.leefieldsandtheexpressions.com www.mezzaninesf.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina's popular drag show. Dec. 3 is a Rihanna tribute night. $10-$15. 10pm-2am. 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

Pretty in Ink @ Powerhouse
Show off your tattoos at the ink-themed night. $5. 9pm-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

Sex, Drags & Rock n Roll @ Midnight Sun
Third anniversary of Mutha Chucka's monthly fun drag show at the Castro bar, with Dulce De Leche, Laundra Tyme, Scarlett Letters and BeBe Sweetbriar. 10pm-1am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

SF Gay Mafia @ Marina Bar
The gay men's group is organizing a 'takeover' of a straight bar. Evening. www.evensi.com/page/sf-gay-mafia/10003874338

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

Sunday, Dec. 4

Afternoon Delight @ The New Parish, Oakland
The monthly daytime patio T-dance includes local craftmakers and food, this time with a Woodland Creatures theme (costumes optional), and DJs E. Feld, Bradley Portnoy, and Lisa Rose, plus host Justime. $8. 3pm-8pm. 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. www.thenewparish.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. $10. 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

Blessed @ Port Bar, Oakland
Carnie Asada hosts a cabaret night, with DJ Pumpkin Spice. 9pm-2am. 2023 Broadway, Oakland. www.portbaroakland.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

Drunk Drag Broadway @ Oasis
Enjoy performances of show tunes by drag queens and kings. $15-$20. 7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.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

Helmet @ The Independent
Metal-art-thrash band performs. Locl H opens. $22-$25. 8pm. 628 Divisadero St. www.theindependentsf.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

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

Tony Yazbeck @ The Venetian Room
The star of On the Town's Tony-nominated revival performs a biographical music and tap dance solo show. $47-$58. 7:30pm. Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St. 392-4400. www.bayareacabaret.org

Toys for Tots @ St. Regis Ballroom
Large annual holiday party with music and drinks; dress up, business chic, cocktail attitre; bring two new unwrapped kids' toys to donate. 4pm-7pm. 3rd St. at Mission. [email protected]

Winterfest @ The Village
SF Bicycle Coalition's annual big party, fundraiser and auction, DJed music, beer, food and lots of bike art and products. $20-$60. 6pm-10:30pm. 969 Market St. www.sfbike.org www.eventbrite.com

Monday, Dec. 5

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

Help Is on the Way for the Holidays XV @ Marines Memorial Theater
Fifteenth annual REAF holiday concert features the vocal talents of Sam Harris, Jason Graae, Jason Brock, Paula West, Maureen McGovern, Sharon McNight, Carly Ozard, cast members from touring productions of The Lion King and The King and I, plus more. $60. After-concert VIP reception. $125 and up. 6pm. silent auction, 7:30pm show, 9:45pm after-party. 609 Sutter St., 2nd floor. www.helpisontheway.org

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.

Sacred Cocktails @ The Lookout
Drinks and discussion about the election: What are you doing with your fear? 6:30pm-8pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.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, Dec. 6

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.

Into the Wood @ Oasis
Prolific porn director mr Pam tells ribald true tales of her career and life. $10. 8pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

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

Pere Ubu @ Slim's
The alt-rock band performs classics from their new CD set, including songs from 1975-1982. Obnox opens. $25. $45 with dinner. 8pm. 333 11th St. www.slimspresents.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. www.clubomgsf.com

Wednesday, Dec. 7

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

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 new weekly women's happy hour and dance night with DJ Becky Knox. 6pm-10pm. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.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

Rookie Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Audience judges new stripper recruits, who compete for $300 in prizes. $15. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Thursday, Dec. 8

Concert for Kids @ Masonic Hall
Band of Horses, Blind Pilot and The Revivalists perform at a benefit for UCSF Benioff Childrens' Hospital. $25-$68. 7pm. 1111 California St. www.lewisblack.com www.sfmasonic.com

Drag Queens on Ice @ Safeway Holiday Ice Rink
The annual fun show of drag royalty singing, lip-synching and dancing on the ice at the Union Square rink, with Mutha Chuka, Paju Munro, Kylie-Pop, BeBe Sweetbriar, Sister Roma, Queen Dilly Dally, Khmera Rouge and Mahlae Balenciaga with MC Donna Sachet. 8pm-9:30pm. www.unionsquareicerink.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

Jane Lynch @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The brilliant star of stage, screen and comedy returns with her Swingin' Little Christmas cabaret concert. $90-$110. ($20 food/drink min.). Thu & Fri 8pm. Sat 7pm. Thru Dec. 10. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. 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

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

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
Music night with local and touring bands. Dec. 1: Floating Goat's record release party. $8. 9:30pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
X @ The Independent

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Disco guru DJ Bus Station John spins grooves at the intimate retro music night; tonight makes it the longest running queer night in SF history! 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

X @ The Independent
The popular art rock band led by Exene Cervenka and John Doe performs four nights of shows, with different opening bands. $35-$99 VIP. Thru Dec. 11. 8pm or 9pm. 628 Divisadero St. www.xtheband.com www.theindependentsf.com

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