On the Tab : Feb. 9 - 16

Go out, go do, go be, go doobie-doobie doo.

We've also got some fun offbeat Valentine's Day events to help you find love, lust, or a close proximity.

Thursday, Feb. 9

Above and Beyond the Valley of the Ultra Showgirls @ Oasis
D'Arcy Drollinger's hit drag rock musical comedy about Super Vixen, a girl band's ups and downs, returns with a live band. $25-$35. Thu 8pm Fri & Sat 7pm. Thru Feb. 18. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

After Dark @ Exploratorium
Adult cocktail party at the interactive science museum. $10-$15. 6pm-10pm. Pier 15 at Embarcadero. www.exploratorium.edu

Angie Stone @ Yoshi's Oakland
The dynamic R&B and pop singer returns for three nights of concerts. $49. 8pm & 10pm. Also Feb 10 & 11. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.com

Brenton Wood @ Slim's
The veteran R&B vocalist is joined by Titan Ups & DJ Big Dwayne. $25-$50. 9pm. Also Feb. 10. 333 11th St. www.slimspresents.com

Gayface @ El Rio
Queer weekly night out at the popular Mission bar. 9pm-2am. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

Karaoke Night @ The Stud
Sing along and sing out, Louise, with hostess Sister Flora Goodthyme. 8pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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
Stimulating festive and fun parties at the earth sciences museum returns, with 21+ music, drinks, demos and exhibits. $12-$15. Feb. 9: Noise Pop with DJs Animal Collective, science and sound demos. Feb. 16: Beer Week, with DJ Omas (Popscene) and brews galore. Weekly 6pm-9pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.calacademy.org/nightlife

Picante @ The Cafe
Lulu and DJ Marco's Latin night with sexy gogo guys. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Queer Karaoke @ Club OMG
Dana hosts the weekly singing night; unleash your inner American Idol. 8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubomgsf.com

Resist! Antifascist Bake Sale & Fashion Show @ El Rio
The Degenderettes host a fundraiser for their trans feminist art collective, the Refugee Assistance Project and Trans Lifeline; with live music by Hose Rips, Forbidden Colors, Unwoman, and Shark Week. $5-$20. 8pm-12am. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

Rock Fag @ Hole in the Wall
Enjoy hard rock and punk music from DJ Don Baird at the wonderfully divey SoMa bar. Also Fridays. 7pm-2am. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com

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

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Disco guru DJ Bus Station John spins grooves at the intimate retro music night. 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, Feb. 10

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

Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
The musical comedy revue celebrates its 40th year with an ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, all in gigantic wigs. $25-$160. Beer/wine served; cash only; 21+, except where noted. Wed-Fri 8pm. Sat 6pm & 9pm. Sun 2pm & 5pm. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com

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

Boy Division @ Cat Club
The Queer Wave dance party with DJs Xander, Tomas diablo, Donimo and others serves up the classic Brit Pop and retro grooves. $5-$8. 9:30pm-3am. 1190 Folsom St. www.sfcatclub.com

Cubcake @ Lone Star Saloon
Sweets, sweet tunes, and sweet guys of all sizes at the popular monthly event. www.lonestarsf.com

DamNation @ The Stud
New event at the historic bar, with DJs Jasmine Infiniti, Cali Rose, Heeesheee and Siobhan Aluvalot. 10pm-4am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Dominic Pacifico @ Nob Hill Theatre
The porn actor and DJ does strip shows (8pm) and sex shows with Casey Everett (10pm) at the famed strip club. $25. Also Sat 11. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

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

Eugene Robinson @ The Chapel
Straight sex columnist talks and welcomes guests speakers. $12. 8pm. 777 Valencia St. www.thechapelsf.com

Gaymer Night @ SF Eagle
Group video game-playing night on the big-screen TVs and prjection screens; free coat check, no cover. 8pm-1am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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

Hella Gay Comedy @ Club OMG
New weekly women & queers comedy night hosted by Debbie Devereaux (aka Charlie Ballard). No cover. Open mic, too. 6pm-8pm. 43 6th St. www.clubOMGsf.com

Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
The Latin dance night includes drag acts hosted by Lulu and Jacqueline, and gogo studs. $10-$20. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com

Lick It @ Powerhouse
DJ Blackstone spins grooves at the cruisy night. $5. 10pm-1am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Lynn Hershman Leeson: Civic Radar @ YBCA
Opening party for a new retrospective exhibit of the Bay Area artist known for videos, installations and feiminist themes; music by DJ Irwin Swirnoff. 100% of ticket sales benefit the ACLU. $10-and up. 7pm-10pm. Exhibit thru May 21. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St. www.ybca.org

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

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

Red Hots Burlesque @ The Stud
The saucy women's burlesque show hosted by Dottie Lux will titillate and tantalize. $10-$20. 8pm-9:30pm. 399 9th St. Also Sunday brunch shows at PianoFight Theatre.144 Taylor St. www.redhotsburlesque.com www.studsf.com

Uhaul @ Oasis
Women's wild dance night, with a full mooon rooftop party that may or may not involve werewolves; DJs Silly Syl, Ms. Jackson, and Ripley. $15. 10pm-2am. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Vibe Fridays @ Club BnB, Oakland
House music and cocktails, with DJs Shareef Raheim-Jihad and Ellis Lindsey. 9pm-2am. 2120 Broadway. (510) 759-7340. www.club-bnb.com

Saturday, Feb. 11

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
Latin, hip hop and Electro music night. Dec. 24: no cover, all night. 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

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

English Beat @ Independent
The veteran pop-ska-New Wave band performs; Extra Classic opens. $30. 9pm. 628 Divisadero St. www.theindependentsf.com

Glow @ Qbar
Blacklight underwear party; oh my. 9pm. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.com

Krewe de Kinque Bal Masque XIV @ The Cafe
The Mardi Gras costume group holds its annual party, titled 14 Karat Gold, with grand marshal Juanita More!; wear costumes; DJ Prince WolfProceeds benefit Homobiles. $20-$25. 4pm VIPs, 5pm-9pm Bal masque. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Let It Bleed @ The Chapel
Rock bands Wax Idols, Kera and the Lesbians, The Tambo Rays perform at a benefit and empowerment night and tampon drive for poor/homeless women. $18. 9pm. 777 Valencia St. www.thechapelsf.com

Lip Service @ The Stud
New monthly glam rock party with DJs Lacy Lust, Miss Lonelyheart, Raton Rose and Baby Bloo. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.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

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina and Peaches Christ cohost the 19th annual Star Search Pageant, which premieres some new drag performers for the coveted title; MC2 spins dance grooves before and after the show. $10-$15. 10pm-3am (11:30pm show). 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

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

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

Shake It Up @ Port Bar, Oakland
DJ Lady Char spins dance grooves; gogo studs, and drink specials, too. 9pm-2am. 2023 Broadway. (510) 823-2099. www.portbaroakland.com

Soul Party @ Elbo Room
DJs Lucky, Paul, and Phengren Osward spin 60s soul 45s. $5-$10 ($5 off in semi-formal attire). 10pm-2am. 647 Valencia St. 552-7788. www.elbo.com

Sugar @ The Cafe
Dance, drink, cruise at the Castro club. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Writers With Drinks @ Make Out Room
Tom Tomorrow, Sarah Schulman, Sean Carroll, Jennifer Ouellette, Tongo Eisen-Martin, and Alia Volz read at the event hosted by Charlie Jane Anders. $5-$20. 7:30pm. 3225 22nd St. www.writerswithdrinks.com www.makeoutroom.com
50 Shades of Green @ SF Botanical Garden

Sunday, Feb. 12

50 Shades of Green @ SF Botanical Garden
Enjoy a Valentine's Day stroll through the florid gardens with beer, wine, cocktails, small bites, day/evening Magnolia enjoyment and outdoor garden tours. $50. 3pm-5pm. Also Feb. 14, 5:30-7:30pm. 1199 9th Ave, at Lincoln Way. www.sfbotanicalgardensociety.org

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's fun drag night with Carnie's Angels - Mahlae Balenciaga and Au Jus, plus DJ Ion. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com

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

Femme Brunch @ Balan�oire
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

Jock @ The Lookout
Enjoy the weekly jock-ular fun, with DJed dance music at sports team fundraisers. 12pm-1am. NY DJ Sharon White from 3pm-6pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

Queer Tango @ Finnish Hall, Berkeley
Same-sex partner tango dancing, including lessons for newbies, food and drinks. $5-$10. 3:30pm-6:30pm. 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley. www.finnishhall.org

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
Sweethearts' Ball @ Space 500

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

Sweethearts' Ball @ Space 500
Sundance Saloon's annual romantic dance and udnerwear party, for cowboys and cowgirls into two-stepping and line-dancing. Lessons for newbies, clothes checks, drinks, and more than CW music, too. $8. 5pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org

Vanessa Bousay @ Martuni's
Join the Chanteuse of the Barbary Coast in a Valentine's Day concert, with Steven satyricon and pianist Tom Shaw. $ 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.vanessabousay.com

Monday, Feb. 13

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

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 Revivalists @ Mystic Theatre, Petaluma
The rousing New Orleans R&B rock band, with hunky lead singer David Shaw, performs; Con Brio opens. $24. 8:30pm. 23 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma. www.therevivalists.com www.mystictheatre.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, Feb. 14

Aphrodisiacs of the Tropics @ Conservatory of Flowers
Enjoy wine-tasting, cocktails, chocolates and a tour of floral blossoms with lush and pungent romantic inspiration at the annual Valentine's Day event. $30-$50. 6pm-10pm. JFK Drive at Kezar Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.conservatoryofflowers.org

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

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.

Love @ The Stud
Mama Dora, Thee Pristine Condition, and Ultra present new Tuesday-style drag and cabaret shenanigans to warm your heart.?$5. 9pm-1am, show at 10pm. 399 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

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, Feb. 15

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 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

Lezzie Fog @ The Stud
New women's Happy Hour. 5pm-9pm. $1 drinks. Free pool. 399 Harrison. www.studsf.com

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

Miss Kitty's Trivia Night @ Wild Side West
The weekly fun night at the Bernal Heights bar includes prizes, hosted by Kitty Tapata. No cover. 7pm-10pm. 424 Cortland St. 647-3099. www.wildsidewest.com

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

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

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, Feb. 16

Afterlife @ Asian Art Museum
Enjoy drinks and DJed music at the preview party for Tomb Treasures: New Discoveries from China's Han Dynasty. $15-$25. 7pm-11pm (exhibit thru May 18). 200 Larkin St., Civic Center. www.asianart.org

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Diane Amos (The Pine Sol Lady), Will Durst, Yayne Abeba, Steve Lee, and Lisa Geduldig tell comic tales at the monthly event. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.koshercomedy.com www.elriosf.com

Gayface @ El Rio
Queer weekly night out at the popular Mission bar. 9pm-2am. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.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

Hot Couture @ the Crucible, Oakland
The Beautiful Ones is the Prince-(and other music)-themed grand fashion show fundraiser with fire arts flair at the arts nonprofit's industrial chic warehouse; drinks, food, auctions items, and VIP section. $55-$115. 1260 7th St., Oakland. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sun 7pm. Thru Feb. 19. www.thecrucible.org

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

Nice Jewish Boys @ The Residence
Social hour with gay Jewish men and their pals, presented by Keshet, the LGBT organization. 7pm. 718 14th St. www.keshetonline.org

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

Sandra Bernhard @ Regency Ballroom
Our beloved comic actress and singer returns for Sandra Monica Blvd: Coast to Coast, a full-fledged fab concert. $52-$68. 8pm. 1290 Sutter St. www.sandrabernhard.com www.theregencyballroom.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

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. Dec. 1: Floating Goat's record release party. $8. 9:30pm. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

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

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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