On the Tab :: March 23 - 30

Whether you like your music live or DJed, your drag shows lipsynched or live (with sitcom or shade-throwing hilarity), and your gogos hot and/or heavy, plenty of nightlife fun awaits this week.

Thursday, March 23

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Muscled porn studs Hugh Hunter and Dolf Dietrich lead the very interactive sex party at the famed strip club (before their March 24 & 25 stage shows). $10. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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. 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

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

SF Opera Lab @ Uptown Nightclub, Oakland
Operatic funfest with host Aria Umezawa and SF Opera's young artists; DJed party aftyerwards. $25. 8:30pm. 1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.sfoperalab.com www.uptownnightclub.com

Three's Company Live @ Oasis
The drag parody performances of two new episodes of the campy 70s sitcom return, with D'Arcy Drollinger, Heklina, Michael Phillis, Matthew Martin, Sara Moore, Marine Layer, Sue Casa & Laurie Bushman. $25-$35 ($225 champagne VIP table). Thu 8pm, Fri & Sat 7pm. Thru April 29. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.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, Marchi 24

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

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

DILF @ SF Eagle
Dark & dirty gear night; jocks, uniforms, leather; clothes check available. Cigar and Pipe Men social 8pm-9pm. DILF til 1:30am. 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

Haters Roast: The Shady Tour @ Palace of Fine Arts
RuPaul's Drag Race stars Bob the Drag Queen, Acid Betty, Kim Chi, Thorgy Thor, Jinkx Monsoon, Latrice Royale, Phi Phi O'Hara and Ginger Minj perform a bitchfest comedy show. $20-$150. 8pm. 3301 Lyon st. http://www.dragfans.com/ www.cityboxoffice.com

Hella Gay Comedy @ Club OMG
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

Hugh Hunter, Dolf Dietrich @ Nob Hill Theatre
The two big muscled porn studs performs strip and sex show. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also Mar. 25. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
The Latin dance night includes drag acts hosted by Lulu and Jacqueline, and gogo studs. March 24 is Valentino's birthday bash, live and drag acts. $10-$20. 9pm-4am. 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

Pound Puppy @ F8
Paramida, Aaron Davis and Jordee guest-DJ, along with residents Taco Tuesday and Kevin O'Connor, at the monthly dance & cruise night. $10. 10pm-3am. 1192 Folsom St. www.feightsf.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

RuPaul's Drag Race Viewings @ Various Bars
Kick off Season 9 of the popular drag competition show, with special guest Lady Gaga (episode 1). 8pm. at Oasis (cohosted by Honey Mahogany and Sister Roma), Midnight Sun, Port Bar Oakland and other venues. www.logotv.com

Shenanigans @ Oasis
"Cave of Wonders" (think Aladdin) is the theme for the monthly costume fun dance event. $7-$15. 9pm-2am. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com

Steam @ Powerhouse
Gogos in towels, hot and wet dancing all at the cruisy SoMa bar. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.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, March 25

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
Latin, hip hop and Electro music night. 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St., Oakland. www.club21oakland.com

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
DJs Adrian 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

Jason Brock @ Martuni's
The local vocal favorite singer performs in Divas, a cabaret concert with guest Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, and accompanist Dee Spencer, featuring the songs made famous by Barbra Streisand, Mariah Carey, Diana Ross and other music "divas." $20. 4pm & 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.jasonbrockvocals.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

Love Hangover @ Lone Star Saloon
Robin Simmons and Elaine Denham guest-DJ, with residents Justime and Lotus Disco; enjoy disco, funk, soul classics and free BBQ. 2pm-8pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

Device, BLUF @ SF Eagle
Leather, industrial fetish night, with DJs Tom Ass, Pre Optrans and Bellona; bondage demos, BLUF and Hot Boots club on the patio.9pm-2am. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.com

Mother @ Oasis
Heklina hosts the fun drag show with weekly themes. Mar. 25 is "Mother vs. Dragula" with the Boulet Brothers; MC2 spins dance grooves before and after the show. $10. 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

Patton Oswalt @ The Masonic
The comic actor with a dead-on sense of wit, particularly about current events, performs. $39-$60. 7pm & 9:30pm. 1111 California St. www.pattonoswalt.com www.sfmasonic.com

Paula West @ Marines Memorial Theater
The popular local jazz vocalist performs personal and audience favorites with the Adam Shulman Quartet. $38-$80. 8pm. 609 Sutter St. www.eventbrite.com www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com

Pretty in Ink @ Powerhouse
Show off your tattoos at the ink-themed night. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Saturday Night Rubber @ SF Eagle
NorCal Rubber's get-together for those into rubber gear and kink. 8pm-11pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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

Sunday, March 26

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

Disco Donutz @ The New Parish, Oakland
Costume, furry and freak-friendly monthly daytime dance party, with DJs Neonbunny, Danny Weird and others. $5-$10. 4pm-12am. 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. www.discodonutz.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 @ 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

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

Lesbian Gay Chorus of San Francisco Brunch Fundraiser @ Private Home
Enjoy a 'Fabulous '50s'-themed party with musical entertainment from Joe Wicht and Chorus members, cocktails and hors d'eouvres. Donations. 2pm-5pm. RSVP to [email protected]

Oleta Adams @ Yoshi's, Oakland
The stellar R&B, soul and pop vocalist-pianist performs at the classy East Bay restaurant-nightclub. $29-$65. 7pm & 9pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.oletaadams.com www.yoshis.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

Rainbow Kitten Surprise @ Rickshaw Stop
The Americana/folk band known for haunting vocals performs. Caamp opens. $15. 5pm & 8:15pm. 155 Fell St. www.rksband.com www.rickshawstop.com

Revel @ SF Eagle
The festive fey-filled monthly (4th Sunday) dance and talent party; proceeds benefit Groundswell Institute, the Queer Retreat Center. $10-$20. 7pm-11pm. 398 12th St. www.sf-eagle.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 Parkside1
Bottomless Mimosas until 3pm at the fun rock-punk club. 1600 17th St. 252-1330. www.theeparkside.com

Unicorn @ Powerhouse
Art show and fun at the cruisy SoMa bar. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhousebar.com

Weenie Roast @ Oasis
Beer bust benefit on the rooftop, with hot dogs; proceeds benefit AIDS Life Cycle Rest Stop teams. 2pm-8pm. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com

Monday, March 27

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 host Beth Bocoastal, prizes and $2 draft beer. 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.

Tiny Bubbles for Big Dreams @ Dzine Gallery
Benefit party for choreographer Amy Seiwert's Imagery, with dance performances, food from Kitchen Wisdom, wine, bubbly, cocktails, a silent auction, and live music with ahe Darren Johnston Trio; cocktail attire. $75-$125. 6pm-9pm. 128 Utah St. www.asimagery.org/tiny-bubbles

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, March 28

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

Biffy Clyro @ The Fillmore
The talented Scottish rock trio returns along their U.S. tour; O'Brother opens. $25. 8pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. http://www.biffyclyro.com www.thefillmore.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

Game Night @ SF Eagle
Board games, card games and cheap beer. 4pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. 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.

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

OutLoud Storytelling @ Oasis
Joshua Granell (Peaches Christ) hosts the tale-telling night, this time themed "Road Trip," with Chris Ohnesorge, Daphnew Gottlieb, Kat Robichard, Steven Satyricon and others. $10. 7:30pm. 298 11th st. at Folsom www.sfoasis.com

Retro Night @ 440 Castro
Jim Hopkins plays classic pop oldies, with vintage music videos. 9pm-2am. 44 Castro St. www.the440.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, March 29

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 weekly 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

The Naked Magicians @ California Theatre, San Jose
The hunky Australian duo perform fun and funny magic, and occasional get nearly naked. $30-$85. 7:30pm. 345 South 1st St., San Jose. Also April 3 in Livermore. www.thenakedmagicians.com www.ticketmaster.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

The Purple Ones @ 1015
The ultimate Prince tribute band performs for the 30th anniversary of the hit album Sign O the Times. No cover with advance RSVP; $20. 9pm. 1015 Folsom St. www.1015.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, March 30

Blues is a Woman @ Freight & Salvage, Berkeley
Wild Women of Song, from Ma Rainey to Bonnie Raitt, a concert with stories and images of early women in jazz and blues; CD release concert of the cast recording. $24-$26. 8pm. 2020 Addison st., Berkeley. www.thefreight.org

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

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

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

Queens Read Celebrity Autobiographies @ Martuni's
Enjoy (unintentionally) hilarious excerpts from celebrity bios, read by Cruzin D'Loo, Migiette Neilson, ZsaZsa Lufthansa, Intensive Claire, Tamale Ringwald and Kylie Minono; James J. Siegel hosts. No cover; raffle ticket funds support Nomadic Press. 7pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St.

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

Steve Tyrell @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The Grammy-winning vocalist performs classic American Standards in his third appearance at upscale intimate cabaret. $55-$95. 8pm. Mar 31, 8pm. April 1 & 2 at 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.stevetyrell.com www.feinsteinsathtenikko.com www.ticketfly.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. $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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