October 10, 2013
On the Tab :: October 10 - 17
Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 11 MIN.
Thursday, Oct. 10
40th Anniversary @ Starry Plough, Berkeley
Ten-day celebration of the East Bay music hall, pub and restaurant that's hosted thousands of musicians. Afternoon and nightly concerts the Oct. 20. $6-$8. Various times. 3101 Shattuck Ave. (510) 841-2082. www.TheStarryPlough.com
Comedy Thursdays @ Esta Noche
The revamped weekly LGBT- and queer-friendly comedy night at the Mission club is hosted by various comics (1st Thu, Natasha Muse; 2nd Thu, Emily Van Dyke; 3rd Thu Eloisa Bravo and Kimberly Rose; 4th Thu Johan Miranda). No cover; one-drink min. 8pm. 307916th St. www.comedybodega.com
Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose
Weekly event, with Latin music, half-off locker fees and Latin men, at the South Bay private men's bath house. $8-$39. Reg hours 24/7. 18+. 1010 The Alameda. (408) 275-1215. www.thewatergarden.com
Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy cheap/free whiskey shots from jock-strapped hotties and sexy sports videos at the popular new sports bar. 10pm-2am. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Jukebox @ Beatbox
Veteran DJ Page Hodel (The Box, Q and many other events) presents a new weekly dance event, with soul, funk, hip-hop and house mixes. $10. 21+. 9pm-2am. 314 11th St. at Folsom. www.BeatboxSF.com
The Monster Show @ The Edge
Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys. 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. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
Pan Dulce
Pan Dulce @ The Cafe
Amazingly hot Papi gogo guys, cheap drinks and fun DJed dance music. Free before 10pm. $5 til 2am. 2369 Market St. www.clubpapi.com www.cafesf.com
Randy Roberts @ Alcove Theatre, Martuni's
Veteran gender illusionist performs live songs as Bette Midler, Cher, and other female music icons. $40. Thu-Sat, 9pm. Oct. 10-Nov 2. 414 Mason St. at Geary, 5th floor. 992-8168. At Martuni's, and accompanied by Tammy L. Hall, Oct. 14, 21 & 28, 7pm. $20. 4 Valencia St. at Market. 241-0205. www.randyroberts.net
Shocktoberfest 14: Jack the Ripper @ Hypnodrome
Thrillpeddlers' new show takes on a creepy-fun Halloween theme, with Grand Guignol-styled tales of the famous London serial killer, plus the one-act Salome and more fun. $25-$35. Thu-Sat 8pm. Thru Nov 23. (800) 838-3006. www.thrillpeddlers.com
Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
The weekly live rock shows have returned. 9pm-ish. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Retro disco tunes and a fun diverse crowd, each Thursday; DJ Bus Station John plays records. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
VIP @ Club 21, Oakland?
Hip Hop, Top 40, and sexy Latin music; gogo dancers, appetizers, and special guest DJs. No cover before 11pm and just $5 after all night. Dancing 9pm-3am. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Friday, Oct. 11
Bad Girl Cocktail Hour @ The Lexington Club
Every Friday night, bad girls can get $1 dollar margaritas between 9pm and 10pm. 3464 19th St. between Mission and Valencia. 863-2052. www.lexingtonclub.com
Casey Williams
Casey Williams & Seth Knight @ Nob Hill Theatre
The two porn dudes (a fuzzy muscle bear and a tattooed twink) perform solo and together in a live sex show. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also Oct. 12. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Fedorable @ El Rio
Free weekly queer dance party, with gogos, prizes, old groovy tunes, cheap cocktails. 9pm-2am. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
Friday Nights @ De Young Museum
Season 9 of the popular weekly early evening museum parties continues, with live music and performance, exhibit-themed workshops and food and drinks. 5pm-8:30pm. Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. 750-3600. www.deyoung.famsf.org/deyoung/fridays
Happy Friday @ Midnight Sun
Open during renovations, the popular video bar ends each week with gogo guys (starting at 9pm) and drink specials. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Hard @ Qbar
DJ Haute Toddy spins electro beats; cute gogo guys shake it. $3. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com
HYSL @ The Lookout
Shots, drinks and DJed fun with the adorable David and Trevor. $2. 10pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com
Josh Klipp and The Klipptones @ Palace Hotel
The local jazz crooner and his band perform weekly shows at the hotel's lounge, which draws a growing swing-dance audience. 7pm-11pm. 2 New Montgomery. www.joshklipp.com
Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
Eight bars, more dance floors, and a smoking lounge; the largest gay Latin dance night in the Bay Area. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm. Dancing 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Picante @ Esta Noche
Weekly show with drag queens and the Picante Boys; hosted by Lulu Ramirez; DJ Marco. 9pm-2am. 3079 16th St. 841-5748. www.jceventssf.com
Release @ Club OMG
Weekly party at the intimate mid-Market club; rotating hosts and DJs, Top 40 dance remixes, giveaways, gogo hunks. Free before 11pm. $3. 9pm-2am. 43 Sixth St. www.clubomgsf.com www.facebook.com/ReleaseSF
Some Thing @ The Stud
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Werk @ Beatbox
The producers of Evolution present DJ Escape spinning at this Timmy Scott event. $5-$10. 10pm-4am. 314 11th St. www.BeatboxSF.com
Saturday, Oct. 12
After-Dark Party @ California Academy of Sciences
Enjoy the fascinating exhibits with drinks and music at this fundraiser for the SF AIDS Foundation, with honoree Dr. Anthony Fauci; music by Honey Soundsystem and CarrieOnDisco. $75-$500 (VIP reception 6pm, dinner 7:30), main event 9:30pm-12am, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.sfaf.org www.calacademy.org
Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
Musical comedy revue, now in its 35th year, with an ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, all in gigantic wigs. Special holiday show tickets also on sale. Reg: $25-$130. Wed, Thu, Fri at 8pm. Sat 6:30, 9:30pm. Sun 2pm, 5pm. (Beer/wine served; cash only). 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com
Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon
Beer only $8 until you bust. 4pm-8pm. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com
The Big Gay Grape Stomp
The Big Gay Grape Stomp @ Peju Winery, Rutherford
Out in the Vineyard's Harvest Party, with Napa Valley winery Peju hosting the fun, frivolity, BBQ lunch, wine-tasting and grape-stomping. Casual dress (bring a change of clothes if you plan to stomp grapes!). $85 (single), $135, and $875 (6-person cabana). 8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford. (800) 446-7358. 12pm-4pm. www.outinthevineyard.com
Biketoberfest @ Fair Anselm Plaza, Fairfax
Annual beer and bicycles festival, with live music, displays, food and more; sponsored by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition and Access4Bikes. $25-$30. 11am-6pm. 765 Center Blvd., Faifax. www.biketoberfestmarin.com
Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
Weekly mash-up dance night, with resident DJs Adrian & Mysterious D. No matter the theme, a mixed fun good time's assured. $8-$15. 9pm-3am. 21+. 375 11th st. at Harrison. www.BootieSF.com www.DNAlounge.com
La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland
Live bands, DJed tunes, gogo hotties, drag shows, drink specials, all at Oakland's premiere Latin nightclub and weekly cowboy night. $10-$15. Dancing 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
BYOQ
BYOQ @ Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Bring Your Own Queer, the annual outdoor alt-queer music and pop-up art fest, with MC Lil Miss Hot Mess; performances/DJ sets by Double Duchess, DJ Bus Station John, Queen Crescent and others. 12pm-6pm. After-party at the Milk Bar ( www.byog.org
Club Rimshot @ Bench and Bar, Oakland
Weekly hip hop and R&B night. $8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 510 17th St. www.bench-and-bar.com
Fallfest @ Justin Herman Plaza
SF Magazine's annual street fair of food, cocktails, drink seminars, live music and more. $110. 12pm-4pm. 4 Embarcadero at Market St. www.sffallfest.com
Frolic @ The Stud
October edition of the monthly costume dance party (2nd Sat) for Furries and friends, with DJs Neonbunny and guests. Dance, you animals! $4 (with costume) $8 (without). 8pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison www.frolicparty.com
Harvest Feast @ Patio Cafe
The Castro Country Club's annual four-course dinner and fundraiser will be held at the (finally) open restaurant; Black tie optional. 6pm hors d'oeuvres, 7:30pm dinner, hostess Heklina, live music by Lily Holbrook, $100. 531 Castro St. (800) 838-3006. www.castrocountryclub.org
Magic Show @ Hotel Rex
Old-fashioned magic show with Sebastian Boswell III, Adam Sachs and guest performers, weekly in the parlor of the elegant downtown hotel. Two-drink min. Light fare menu. Saturdays thru 2013. $25-$30. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. 895-0090. www.MagicattheRex.com
Margaret Cho @ Masonic Hall
Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian and actress returns to her Bay area hometown for a rousing night of comedy and commentary about sex, queer politics, drugs, gund and her long-suffering mother. Jim Short opens. $40-$75. 8pm. 1111 California St. www.margaretcho.com
Peter Murphy @ Uptown Theatre, Napa
The goth rock musician celebrates his former band Bauhaus in a live concert. Autumn Sky opens. $46-$87. 8pm. 1350 Third St., Napa. (707) 259-0123. www.petermurphy.info www.uptowntheatrenapa.com
The World's Canvas @ Palace Hotel
The Museum of the African Diaspora's eighth annual gala benefit honors actors Danny Glover and Alfre Woodard, Dr. Sandra Hernandez, and Hennessy spirits; KRON 4 News anchor Pam Moore hosts. $1,000 and up. 6pm reception, 7:30pm dinner and awards. 2 New Montgomery St. 358-7200. www.moadsf.org
Return to Grey Gardens @ Castro Theatre
Peaches Christ and special guest Jinkx Monsoon get wacky with a pre-show drag music act and subsequent screening of Grey Gardens, the documentary about notorious reclusive mother and daughter. $25-$50. 3pm & 8pm. 429 Castro St. www.peacheschrist.com www.castrotheatre.com
Writers With Drinks @ Make Out Room
The monthly show of saucy salacious stories includes literary legends and local lovelies. $5-$10. 7:30pm. 3225 22nd St. www.makeoutroom.com
Yerba Buena Night @ Yerba Buena Lane, Jesse Square
Third annual festive and free night of more than 40 music, dance, theatre and circus acts, jazz and opera singers, and a gallery walk. 3pm-8:30pm gallery walk. $5. Live outdoor acts 6pm-10pm. www.ybnight.org
Sunday, Oct. 13
Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The classic leather bar is back, with the most popular Sunday daytime event in town. 3pm-6pm (Also now open daily 11am-2am). 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Bibi SF @ Dandywood Manor
Beer bust fundraiser for the new "queer fairy home and community gathering space," with music, snacks and unlimited beer or soda. $7. 3pm-7pm. 3368 22nd St. www.bibisforg.tumblr.com
Cabaret Showcase Showdown
Cabaret Showcase Showdown @ Rebel
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy and Trauma Flintstone cohost the final edition of the fourth annual cabaret singing talent show, with performing winners in a variety of categories; also, the Tom Shaw Trio, eight contestants, celebrity judges Paula West, Jason Brock, Martuni's Skip Ziobron and others. $15. 7pm. 1772 Market St. at Valencia.
Perv @ Armory Club
Jesse Berin, author of Perv: The Sexual Deviant in All of Us, discusses some of her unusual collected tales of sexual obsession, at the stylish Kink.com bar with a classy drink menu. Book sale and signing. $5. 4pm. 1799 Mission St. 431-5300. www.armoryclub.com
Salsa Sundays @ El Rio
Salsa dancing for LGBT folks and friends, with live merengue and cumbia bands; tapas and donations that support local causes. 2nd & 4th Sundays. 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The popular country western LGBT dance night celebrates a decade and a half of fun foot-stomping two-stepping and line-dancing. $5. 5pm-10:30pm with lessons from 5:30-7:15 pm. Also Thursdays. 550 Barneveld Ave., and Tuesdays at Beatbox, $6. 6:30-11pm. 314 11th St. www.sundancesaloon.org
Sunday's a Drag @ Starlight Room
Donna Sachet hosts the weekly fabulous brunch and drag show. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 395-8595. www.harrydenton.com
Monday, Oct. 14
Cock and Bull Mondays @ Hole in the Wall Saloon
Specials on drinks made with Cock and Bull ginger ale (Jack and Cock, Russian Mule, and more). 8pm-closing. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com
Jabari Davis at Comedy Returns
Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Kung Pao Kosher comedy presents the monthly laugh-fest (2nd Mondays), with Jabari Davis, Eloisa Bravo, Stefani Silverman, Howard Stone and host Lisa Geduldig. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. (800) 838-3006. www.ElRioSF.com
Karaoke @ The Lookout
Paul K hosts the amateur singing night. 8pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com
Mahogany Mondays @ Midnight Sun
Honey Mahogany hosts the weekly drag and musical talent show, which starts around 10pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com
Monday Musicals @ The Edge
The popular Castro bar shows fun musicals each week. 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni's
Sing-along night with talented locals, and charming accompanist Joe Wicht (aka Trauma Flintstone). 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com
Sacred Cocktails @ Twin Peaks
Weekly gathering for Christian and other faithful LGBTs, sponsored by Oasis, the GLBT Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of California. Upstairs, 7:30-8:30pm. Castro St. at Market. www.saintaidan.org
Sports Night @ The Eagle
The legendary leather bar gets jock-ular, with beer buckets, games (including beer pong and corn-hole!), prizes, sports on the TVs, and more fun. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Tuesday, Oct. 15
13 Licks @ Q Bar
Weekly women's night at the stylish intimate bar. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.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
Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose
Weekly event, with Latin music, half-off locker fees and Latin men, at the South Bay private men's bath house. $8-$39. Reg hours 24/7. 18+. 1010 The Alameda. (408) 275-1215. www.thewatergarden.com
Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's
Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. This week, Maureen Langan (Comics Unleashed) headlines. One-drink or menu item minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com
Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Strip down like the strippers, and enjoy a beverage at the erotic male theatre. $20. 8pm and 10pm. Also Sept 28. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Soma Country. photo: Bill Weaver
Soma Country @ Beatbox
Sundance Saloon's monthly SoMa two-stepping dance night now takes place every Tuesday. $8. 8pm-12am. Lessons 8pm. 314 11th St. at Folsom. www.sundancesaloon.org www.beatboxsf.com
Torch @ Martuni's
Veronica Klaus hosts the weekly night of cabaret, jazz and blues music, with Tammy L. Hall and special guests. $15. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.facebook.com/veronica.klaus
Trivia Night @ Hi Tops
Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Wednesday. Oct. 16
Booty Call @ Q Bar
Juanita More and Joshua J's weekly night packs the intimate stylish bar with grooves and a groovy younger crowd. $3. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.juanitamore.com www.QbarSF.com
Bottoms Up Bingo @ Hi Tops
Play board games and win offbeat prizes at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell @ Uptown Theatre, Napa
Front man for Soundgarden performs his solo acoustic tour. $65. 8pm. 1350 Third St., Napa. (707) 259-0123. www.uptowntheatrenapa.com
Queer Salsa @ Beatbox
Weekly Latin partner dance night. 8pm-1am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com
Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio
Women's burlesque show performs each Wed & Fri. Karaoke follows. $5-$10. 7pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
Rookies Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Compete for $200 prize in this amatuer strip contest, or watch the newbies get naked. $20 includes refreshments. 8pm-11pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Trivia Night @ Harvey's
Bebe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly night of trivia quizzes and fun and prizes; no cover. 8pm-1pm. 500 Castro St. 431-4278. www.harveyssf.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
Thursday, Oct. 17
Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Enjoy onanistic adventures with porn dudes and patrons, this month: J.R. Matthews. $10. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Fauxgirls @ Infusion Lounge
The classy drag revue (3rd Thursdays) now in its 12th year features Victoria Secret, Alexandria, Chanel, Maria Garza, Mini Minerva, Kipper, Daffney Deluxe and Ruby LeBrowne, with special guest Anya; dinner seating at 7pm. Show at 8pm. No cover. 124 Ellis St. 421-8700. www.fauxgirls.com
Gym Class @ Hi Tops
Enjoy cheap/free whiskey shots from jock-strapped hotties and sexy sports videos at the popular new sports bar. 10pm-2am. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com
Magic Parlor @ Chancellor Hotel
Whimsical Belle Epoque-style sketch and magic show that also includes historical San Francisco stories; hosted by Walt Anthony; optional pre-show light dinner and desserts. $40. Thu-Sat 8pm. 433 Powell St. www.SFMagicParlor.com
The Monster Show @ The Edge
Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Themed event nights at the fascinating new nature museum; plus food, cocktails and DJed dancing. 21+. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle
The weekly live rock shows have returned. 9pm-ish. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Retro disco tunes and retro cruisy crowd, each Thursday; DJ Bus Station John plays records. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Underwear Party @ Powerhouse
Strip down to your skivvies (free clothes check) and watch or compete in the wet underwear contest ($100 prize!) at midnight; gogo guys and DJ Dam Nation. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.com
Vikesh Kapoor
Vikesh Kapoor @ Amnesia
Folk singer performs his new (yet very Bob Dylan-influenced) music on a bill with The Barbary Ghosts, Adam Kirk and Olive Mitra. $7-$10. 8pm. 853 Valencia St. 970-0012. www.amnesiathebar.com
VIP @ Club 21, Oakland?
Hip-hop, Top 40, and sexy Latin music; gogo dancers, appetizers, and special guests. No cover before 11pm and just $5 afterward. Dancing 9pm-3am. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Want your nightlife event listed? Email [email protected], at least two weeks before your event. Event photos welcome.
Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.