On the Tab :: Jan. 16 - 23

Who do you have to sleep with to get a drink around here? Enjoy retro-groovy dance benefits (Dancing Queen at Beatbox), drag concerts that'll make you flip your wig (Ethel Merman), a rockin' band that's the opening act but top notch in our opinion (hint: The Skins), and cat videos!

Thursday, Jan. 16

Comedy Returns @ El Rio
The monthly cool comedy night has moved to each third Thursday, with Yayne Abeba, Jabari Davis, Nina G., Bobby Golden, and host Lisa Geduldig. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. at Precita. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/550617 www.elriosf.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

John Newman @ Rickshaw Stop
Popscene presents the UK pop-R&B sensation, who makes his SF debut. $15. 9:30pm. 155 Fell St. 508-7292. www.popscene-sf.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

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 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. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org

Pan Dulce @ The Caf�
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

Sharon McNight @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Our lovely local legendary vocalist performs her all-new cabaret show, The First 30 Years, an introspective retrospect of her careeer, From Moose Hall to Carnegie Hall (and all the gin joints on the way). $25-$35. 8pm. Also Jan. 17. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.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
Enjoy the intimate groovy disco night with DJ Bus Station John. $7. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Underwear Party @ Powerhouse
Strip down to your skivvies at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.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, Jan. 17

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

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

Go-Beaux @ Beaux
Gogo-tastic weekly night at the new Castro club. Bring your dollahs, 'cause they'll make you holla. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

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

Hardbox @ Powerhouse
Gehno Aviance and Guy Ruben's monthly night includes heavy grooves, mixed martial arts and capoeira demos with hotties. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.com

Joe Wicht @ R3, Guerneville
Escape for the weekend to the Russian River and enjoy our favorite piano bar show tunes songster. No cover. Nightly thru Jan. 19, 8pm-closing. Triple R Bar and Grill, 16390 4th St., Guenreville. (707) 869-8399. www.ther3hotel.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

Linda Kosut @ Hotel Rex
Award-winning jazz cabaret singer performs her musical tribute to composer Johnny Green, with the Mike Greensill Trio. $20-$45. 8pm. Also Jan. 18. 562 Sutter St. 857-1896. www.lindakosut.com www.societycabaret.com

NSFW @ Truck
Enjoy meaty beats by Juan at the extra-cruisy night, with a cruisy back room. $3. 10pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.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
Mica Sigourney and pals' weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Saturday, Jan. 18

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. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com

Beatpig @ Powerhouse
Juanita More, Walter Gomez and their crew's monthly cruisy, fashiony, alt cool crowd night. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.com

Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon
Beer only $8 until you bust. 4pm-8pm. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.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
Xmas party with Pancho Claus, plus 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

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

Frolic @ Agenda Lounge, San Jose
The furry costume clan meets in South Bay for a club night, timed with Further Confusion, the furry convention. DJs: Oneluv, Lycan Catt, Genki, AudioDile, NeonBunny, and Switchblade. 21+. $5-$15. 8pm-1:30am. 399 South First St., San Jose. www.frolicparty.com/sanjose

No Service @ Truck
Check your cell phone at the special "no phones" dance music night. First person unable to resist checking their phone pays the tab! If no one succumbs to selfie-addiction, the tab is half off. 9pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.com

Porno @ The Stud
One-year anniversary of Bebe Sweetbriar and Turk Mason's porn-filled night, with a porn gogo wannabe contest, X-rated DVD swag and more. $5-$10. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Sierra Boggess @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Broadway star (The Little Mermaid, The Phantom of the Opera) debuts her one-woman cabaret show, Awakening, a concert of diverse songs, accompanied by piano and cello musicians. $35-$45. 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com

Sunday, Jan. 19

Beer Bust @ SF Eagle
The classic leather bar's most popular Sunday daytime event in town draws the menfolk. 3pm-6pm (Also now open daily 11am-2am). 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Brunch @ Hi Tops
Enjoy crunchy sandwiches and mimosas, among other menu items, at the popular sports bar. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Cocktailgate @ Truck
Suppositori Spelling gets a fun roast at the five-year anniversary of the wild weekly drag show night. $3. 10pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.com

Dancing Queen @ Beatbox
The AIDS Emergency Fund's popular T-dance fundraiser features DJs Russ Rich and Christopher B, who'll spin classic grooves from the Trocadero and I-Beam days. Groovy retro attire suggested. $20-$30. 1pm-8pm. (Advance tix at Body on Castro) www.aef-sf.org www.beatboxsf.com

Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle
Celebrate the three-day MLK weekend at the very popular retro-groovy post-beer bust event, with de-lovely DJ Bus Station John spinning R&B and disco classics for bears, otters, queens and cuties. 6pm-2am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Full of Grace @ Beaux
Weekly night with hostess Grace Towers, different local and visiting DJs, and pop-up drag performances. No cover. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Hero @ Ruby Skye
Manny Lehman and Moto Blanco DJ the popular MLK weekend T-dance. $25. 6pm-12am. 420 Mason St. www.eventbrite.com/e/hero-tickets-9952124071

Internet Cat Video Festival @ Uptown Lounge, Oakland
Grumpy Cat! Maru! Lil Bub! Enjoy hilarious sweet endearing and oddball short clips from around the globe, all of funny (and occasionally ennui-laden French) cats! $17. 6pm. 1928 Telegraph Ave. (510) 451-8100. www.uptownnightclub.com

Maru!! Internet Cat Video Festival!
Jock @ The Lookout
The sporty fundraisers continue, this time with the SF Tsunami Water Polo team. 3pm-6pm. 3600 16th St. www.lookoutsf.com

John Pizzarelli, Jessica Molaskey @ Venetian Room
Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist/guitarist and the Broadway actreess-singer perform "This Must Be the Place," a concert of jazz classics. $48. 5pm. Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St. 392-4400. www.bayareacabaret.org

Katya Presents @ Martuni's
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy performs with special guest and vocal powerhouse Leanne Borghesi, fresh from her acclaimed New York performance in Sweeney Todd. $9. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.russianoperadiva.com

Liquid Brunch @ Beaux
No cover, no food, just drinks (Mimosas, Bloody Marys, etc.) and music. 2pm-9pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.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.starlightroomsf.com

Monday, Jan. 20

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

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's weekly drag and musical talent show starts around 10pm. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Monday Musicals @ The Edge
The casts of local and visiting musical soften pop in to performs at the popular Castro bar's musical theatre night. 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

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, Jan. 21

13 Licks @ Q Bar
Weekly women's night at the stylish intimate bar. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com

Arrival From Sweden @ Yoshi's
Mamma mia! The fantastic ABBA cover band (approved by the original band) returns. $29-$34. 8pm. Also Jan. 22. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.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

Bombshell Betty & Her Burlesqueteers @ Elbo Room
The weekly burlesque show of women dancers shaking their bonbons includes live music. $10. 9pm. 647 Valencia St. 552-7788. www.elbo.com

The Ethel Merman Experience @ Beaux
The veteran local drag singer (aka Mark Sargent) and her band perform wild renditions of everything from Led Zeppelin to Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles. No cover. 10pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's
Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. One-drink or menu item minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com

Ink & Metal @ Powerhouse
Show off your tattoos and piercings at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.com

Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Strip down at the strip joint. $20 includes refreshments. 8pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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, Jan. 22

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

Broadway Bingo @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Joe Wicht and Katya Smirnoff-Skyy cohost the weekly fun musical theatre trivia sing-along night. Pull up a comfy chair or sofa, enjoy a cocktail or three, and test your Broadway knowledge. Kanpai Lounge, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. No cover. 7pm-10pm. 394-1111. www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.aspx

Dream Queens Revue @ Ant Charlie's Lounge
Classic monthly drag show, with Collette LeGrande, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Kipper, Davida Ashton, and Joie de Vivre. No cover. 21+. Cheap drinks! 9:30-11:30pm. 133 Turk st. 441-2922. www.dreamqueensrevue.com

Plaque Blague, Scott Arford @ Elbo Room
The Nebraska-based "heavy leather" (electronic-industrial) band and the unusual soloist perform; also, DJs Crackwhore and BLK Rainbow. $7. 9pm. 647 Valencia St. www.elbo.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

So You Think You Can Gogo? @ Toad Hall
New 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

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, Jan. 23

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre
Whip it out in the underground playroom and enjoy participatory erotic fun with super-hung porn stud Boomer Banks; $10. 9pm (and don't miss his stage shows next week, Jan. 24 & 25, 8pm & 10pm, $25). 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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

The Skins
Jake Bugg, Albert Hammond, Jr., The Skins @ Fox Theatre, Oakland
Three energetic bands perform (but we're actually partial to the amazing opening rock/soul band, The Skins). $29.50. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.theskinsband.com www.thefoxoakland.com

Joan Ryan @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The accomplished stage, TV and film actress performs her nuanced cabaret show. $30-$40. 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (866) 663-1063. www.ticketweb.com

Pan Dulce @ The Caf�
Enjoy 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

The Monster Show @ The Edge
Cookie Dough's weekly drag show with gogo guys. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Retro disco tunes and a fun diverse crowd, each Thursday. This week, a special 32nd annual 21st birthday bash for DJ Bus station John. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Underwear Party @ Powerhouse
Strip down to your skivvies at the weekly cruisy SoMa bar night. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.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

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