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✶ On the Cover: Leigh Crowe (aka Elvis Herselvis, Vice Palace star and Whoah Nellies band member) and her partner Tina Sogliuzzo (aka Ruby Vixen of Red Hots Burlesque) enjoy drinks at Martuni’s. photo: Monty Suwannukul

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COCKTAILS, ANYONE?d W • by Ray Aguilera

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hile the Castro has no shortage of bars, lately we’ve earned more of a reputation for bottomless mimosas (and the drunkand-crying over-indulgers they leave scattered across the sidewalk) than for finely-crafted libations. Don’t get me wrong, there will always be a place for the quick and dirty Jack and Coke in this town. But thankfully, for cocktail geeks and other alcohol enthusiasts, there are plenty of careful, handcrafted drinks to be had.

On the edge of the Castro, two mixed bars in particular are mixing up amazing artisinal cocktails, with an eye toward innovative ingredients and menus that change with the weather. New kid on the block Churchill (198 Church St. at 14th St.) has taken over the space formerly known as Bar on Church (and The Transfer before that). The former windowless cave has been transformed into something that feels like a modern throwback, evoking the WWII style of the bar’s namesake.

You could call Churchill a whiskey bar, as the menu skews heavily toward the dark spirit. It’s well showcased in the Jennie Jerome From Brooklyn, an homage to Winston Churchill’s mother, who hailed from Brooklyn, and was responsible for the invention of the Manhattan cocktail.

Churchill’s Brooklyn pairs Bulleit rye with Dolin dry vermouth, Averna, Maraschino, bitters and orange peel. For fans of the Manhattan, this twist on a lost classic manages to feel fresh, and the light herbal sweetness cuts nicely through the rye.

If you’re in the mood for something lighter, Churchill’s homegrown Homefront mixes Hangar One vodka, Dolin Blanc, rosemary syrup, and lemon into an amazing concoction that tastes like summer in a glass (or a Mason jar, in this case). Other favorites

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include the very retro Bee’s Knees, with gin, honey, and Crème de Violette, or the Piña Colada, which tastes nothing like that sugary coconut thing you had in Key West last summer.

Just around the corner at Blackbird (2124 Market Street, between Church & Sanchez), the handwritten cocktail menu features house specialties using top shelf ingredients and lots of house-made infusions and syrups. The cleverly named Tequila Mockingbird is an interesting twist on a standard Margarita, combining adding guava, lime, agave syrup, and bell pepper (really!) alongside the tequila. One sip of the Blackbird version, and you may swear off everyone else’s weaker versions forever.

If you’re in the mood for something even more exotic, Blackbird features barrel-aged cocktails, which are exactly what it says on the tin: cocktails aged for four to six weeks in bourbon barrels. While the aging might seem a little gimmicky at first, it definitely imparts a mellowness and complexity to the cocktails that you’ll miss drinking the same thing made straight from the bottle. A recent session of daytime drinking included a Fairbanks (gin, vermouth, Crème de Noyaux-an almond liqueur-and orange) as well as the Apple Cart, an aged blend of Applejack, vermouth, casis, lemon, and lavender.

If you’re more of a traditionalist, nothing beats a Martini. And if you’re talking about Martinis, you ought to take a trip down Market Street to Martuni’s (4 Valencia St. at Market St.) the venerable piano bar known for its extra-large, extra-strong cocktails.

Stepping into the dimly-lit space is almost like taking a trip back several decades in a time machine—and we mean that in a good way. The candle-lit front room is a good place to meet a friend (or a “friend”),

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favorite is Starbelly’s rendition and you can find the piano bar of a Shandy, a blend of beer in back hopping every night of and lemonade that’s the perfect the week. thing for those sweltering-byBut no matter where you belly SF-standards Indian Summer up, the Martinis are the draw. afternoons. And don’t tell my The bar specializes in classic friends in Jolly Old England, gin/vermouth/olive versions, but Starbelly’s Shandy beats the and you can pick your poison hell out of the mediocre pub from a wide variety of brands. versions I recently had on a trip For the Martini-averse, there’s across the pond. a wide selection of “Martinis” If all this alcoholic alchemy at Martuni’s, running the leaves you yearning to roll your gamut from cantaloupe to the own cocktail, consider the inevitable apple-tini.

DIY Margarita bar at Lookout Back in the heart of the (3600 16th St.), which happens Castro, Starbelly (3583 16th every Saturday at 3pm. Choose St.) is a notable drinking spot your tequila and the bartender for two reasons. One, it’s a Leigh Crowe (aka Elvis Herselvis, hands over a nearly-full saltrestaurant, making it a good stop in the middle of your bar Vice Palace star and Whoah Nellies band rimmed pint. Choose from a member) and her partner Tina Sogliuzzo variety of juices to customize crawl (the burger is just the thing (aka Ruby Vixen of Red Hots Burlesque) your cocktail. While the results to counteract one too many enjoy drinks at Martuni’s. may not be aged in barrels cocktails). Secondly, Starbelly or enhanced with house-made only serves beer and wine, which ingredients, enjoying your custom makes it’s small-but-tasty drinks menu all the more impressive. The Diablito is a beer- blend perched on the Lookout’s second-story balcony based version of a Bloody Mary, but my personal offers a charm all its own. ✸

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CURTAIN UP!d I

A DJ spins music at a Berkeley Rep Night/Out party.

Theare Parties go for Gays • by Jim Provenzano t’s pretty much a no-brainer combination; theatre, gays and drinks. Isn’t that just another night out for some of us?

Surprisingly, only in the past decade have local theatre companies established ongoing LGBT-specific after-parties. It’s fun and a great way for companies to fill the house on a weeknight (when such events are often held).

For patrons, it’s a great way to mingle with a common topic –that evening’s entertainment– to discuss. While enjoying nibbly things and a cocktail, you can eavesdrop on chat between armchair critics and perhaps offer your own opinion. Nothing gets some of us going like talking about the arts over drinks.

At Berkeley Repertory’s recent Night/OUT postshow event, gay fans cautiously flocked around the diminutive Rita Moreno, star of her own acclaimed autobiographical show, Life Without Make-up. The iconic actress offered quips and thank yous as others enjoyed food and drinks.

“I love theatre, and if there’s family attending, I’m more interested,” said Carnelius Quinn of Oakland.

“It’s a more fun experience,” he added, as the DJ began to play grooves at a reasonable sound level.

One of Berkeley Rep’s first events was in 2002 for Tony Kushner’s hugely successful Homebody/Kabul, said Terence Keane, Director of Public Relations, adding that each of the post-show parties attracts more than 100 people. “We believe that it helps us reach more people, as we hold the parties early in the run, fill the house, have a fun evening, and that helps 6 BAR★TAB • bartabsf.com • November 2011

build positive word of mouth.”

Berkeley Rep also hosts tastings of food by local culinary artisans before most weekend shows. And even when there aren’t parties, Keane mentioned that the concession stand’s custom cocktails and desserts are available at each performance.

American Conservatory Theatre celebrated its tenth anniversary of hosting LGBT events with the recent production of Armistead Maupin’s Tales Of The City, said Evren Odcikin, ACT’s Public Relations Manager “The shows that have LGBT themes (Tales Of The City, Marcus; or The Secret Of Sweet) or artists of interest (Olympia Dukakis for Vigil) end up being very lively, exciting parties,” said Odcikin, adding that such events “are a great way for the theater lovers in the community to make contact with the artists involved in each production and with each other.”

At the recent parties for the productions of Clybourne Park and No Exit, Out with A.C.T. parties were some of the most well-attended of the past few years, said Odcikin, adding, “We had to kick people out at the end of the night!”

And what would the ballet be without gay fans?

Square-dancing.

Well, not exactly. But we’ve long been supporters of the terpsichorean arts. Kyra Jablonsky, Associate Director of Public Relations for the San Francisco Ballet, said that the next Nite Out event for their season will be held on January 27, 2012, which is also opening night.

“Nite Out has been happening since 2004 with

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Fans meet Rita Moreno after her acclaimed solo show at Berkeley Rep.

of hoots and high-pitched attendance around 150 hollers, Gamboa smiled. “No guests,” said Jablonsky. The amount of women are going parties are held in the lounge to stop me from seeing sexy area of the War Memorial nearly naked men!”

Opera House. Many of the While the dancers remained company’s dancers stop by to coy for all audience members, greet fans. most of which were women, Of course, such parties it was fun to see the muscular aren’t exactly exclusive. hunks perform cautiously Anyone attending the ballet or flirtatious lap dances onstage theatre that night can attend, with both men and women. depending on separate ticket Indeed, more often such prices and admission. events, no matter the locale, Such was the case in August are simply a fun way of letting at “LGBT Night” at The Rrazz people have a good time after Room, when the all-male a show in a gay-welcoming Australian revue Thunder but mixed environment.

From Down Under performed And isn’t that more fun, amid clouds of smoke and mixing it up? blasting Bon Jovi music.

Steven Underhill “We love it that we “I came for the boys,” The men of Thunder From Down Under. frequently get anecdotes from said Michael Gamboa as he straight theatergoers who sipped his cocktail. His friend, Ren Moaz, said he had seen Thunder From Down happen upon the parties and then spread the word to Under in Las Vegas. “But we were the only guys in the all their gay friends,” said A.C.T.’s Odcikin. “They’ve been some of our most vocal promoters.” ✸ audience. So, this is more enjoyable.”

As the bachelorette party nearby began a round

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POD PEOPLE d DJs on SoundCloud, Podcast & Elsewhere • by Jim Provenzano

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or a perfect warm up before your night out, check out these local DJs who share their mixes online. Planning your own private party? Play along with these local lovelies.

DJ Guy Ruben is ubiquitous to the local scene (Outlook, 440, Truck, etc.). He’s got four onehour dance and electronic mixes on his Soundcloud site, including the “Live at 440” mix that has an insistent yet clean series of DJ Guy Ruben at retro songs mixed in with The Lookout’s Jock. the beats, plus an “Autumn 2011 Mix.” That’s just right for the holidays: http://soundcloud.com/djguyruben DJ Neon Leon offers up only one mix, yet it’s house-tastic with a combination of vocal music and extended instrumental grooves that starts off with a reading by poet Maya Angelou. Good morning! http://soundcloud.com/neonleon Go Bang’s Sergio, our favorite fag-stag DJ, hauls out the disco classics and amusing obscurities like few others. Among his nearly 20 mixes online, his shows on KALX radio, and Go Bang gigs in San Francisco and Chicago are available, with mixes ranging from one to three hours, plus a few interesting single mixes. http://soundcloud.com/sergioaudio Prodigious porn papi and dexterous DJ Tristan Jaxx’s new monthly event Chaos at Beatbox is taking off. If you missed his gigs there, or at The Lookout, Folsom events, or other venues around town and the country, check out his live mixes. Unlike many others,

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Jaxx lists the songs in each mix, which is considerate.

He also labels the mixes “clean” or “explicit,” so you know in advance if things are gonna get naughty. http://djtristanjaxx.podomatic.com/ DJ Robbie Martin has his mixes embedded on his own site as Mp3s, and they are worth a listen, in case you missed (or want to remember) his gigs at Red Meat, The Lookout or Berkeley’s Steamworks. While many have a big uplifting dance floor sound, others really get down. http://www.djrobbiemartin.com/ David Harness’ most recent dance music podcasts are from the popular Taboo event at Oakland’s Bench and Bar. Also, check out his “Classic Attack” for retro R&B sweetness. http://davidharness.podomatic.com/ For extended house mixes and single recreations of Beyoncé and Adele hits, check out Hector Fonseca’s Soundcloud. His London gig clocks in at an hour and offers spacey danceable grooves. http://soundcloud.com/hector-fonseca-music Those crazy kids Adrian and Mysterious D continue to the rule the mash-up realm (since 2003). Whether they’re in residence at DNA Lounge’s weekly Saturday Bootie SF, or webcasting from Vietnam Adrian & Mysterious D and Berlin, you can be sure their mixes will bring on a pop cultural smile. Madonna + ZZ Top? Bjork + The Cure? It all works, and the first 100 patrons at Bootie get free mash-up CDs (CDs? How retro!). www.bootiemashup.com/webcast/ ✸

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NIGHT BITESd Clubs, Sandwiches and More • by Ronn Vigh

Hearty meals rock at Slim’s.

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bout halfway through an evening of San Francisco clubbing and bar-hopping, the need for two things often emerges: a trip to the ATM and food. While many bars do tend to dress a dimly lit corner with a money machine, finding food in a club environment isn’t so easy. While stopping to provide your body with more substantial fare might sound less fun than nourishing it with repeated rounds of beers and shots, I’ve explored establishments that offer the best of both worlds, all in one place.

A neon sign, an entrance to a long, descending staircase and, during business hours, a flood of mostly skinny jeans-clad twentysomethings flooding the Market Street sidewalk for a smoke are Café Du Nord’s most identifiable features.

Besides the long bar and nightly bands, the quaint underground pub boasts a dining menu for those who want to partake in dinner and a show. From Personal Pizzas to Pot Roast to Porcini Mushroom Ravioli, Café Du Nord has a variety of options for both meat lovers and vegetarians, and serves dinner 30 minutes after doors open. (2170 Market St. 861-5016. www.cafedunord.com) Café Du Nord isn’t the only live music venue that boasts a full dinner menu. Slim’s, the sturdy, American-roots music mainstay on 11th Street, regularly offers a bar food-heavy selection, including Bacon-Cheddar Potato Skins, Quesadillas and Veggie Corn Dogs. They also serve more complete dinner choices that vary from night to night, and include salad, seasonal vegetables, a starch and dessert. (333 11th St. 255-0333. www.slims-sf.com) 10 BAR★TAB • bartabsf.com • November 2011

Just down the street from Slim’s, DNA Lounge feeds hungry bar patrons even when the bar is closed—the attached DNA Pizza is open 24 hours.

The choices go far beyond pizza, from sandwiches and salads to a full coffee bar. There are plenty of choices for pizza by the “splice,” as they say, with a special offering each day. The night I stopped by, the “splice of the day” was the Cheeseburger, whose official (laminated!) ingredient card lists cheddar, provolone, ground beef, bacon, red onion… and more bacon! Splice it any way you want it, there’s something for everyone here, no matter what time it is. (371 11th St. 626-0166. www.DNApizza.com) Over in the Tenderloin, it’s not uncommon to hear its denizens singing off-key renditions of show tunes to make a quick buck or two—but knowing there’s a full menu at The Great American Music Hall is music to my ears. On weekends, restaurants can entail lengthy waits that you just can’t afford when rushing to eat before a show—but The Great American Music Hall offers dining options to all patrons, with items such as “The After-School Special,” a combo of Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup; Pulled Pork Sandwiches; and Music Hall Tri-Colored Nachos. There is also a separate dinner menu, available to dinner ticket-holders only. (859 O’Farrell St. 885-0750. www.gamh.com) One of my newest discoveries is a venue that’s not new at all. The stylish yet informal Olive on Larkin Street is a comfortable, narrow lounge with an eager, friendly staff, serving a full menu of cocktails and nibbles. My favorite type of establishment is one where you can feel free to just

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menu and has pleased order drinks, but throw in an this reporter’s stomach on appetizer here or there if you numerous occasions. You can feel peckish, not having to also choose from a variety worry about overstaying your of burgers with custom welcome. With several hightoppings, like The Cowgirl, top tables for friends to share, which consists of basil, and ample bar seating for roasted garlic and peppers, nights out alone, the menu jack cheese and pesto mayo. ranges from thin-crust pizzas (500 Castro St. 431-4278. to specialties such as Spicy www.harveyssf.com) Ahi Tuna, Baked Brie and Just outside of the Castro, Monte Cristo Sandwiches.

Rebel, a predominantly gay bar (743 Larkin St. 776-9814. on Market Street, also offers www.olive-sf.com an evening of booze, beats, Harvey’s, proudly perched dancing and a barbecue-heavy on the bustling corner of menu served by Sneaky’s BBQ. 18th and Castro streets, is At first glance, with motorcycle also known for its hearty helmets and several stripper offerings of food and booze.

Enjoy a “splice” 24/7 at DNA pizza poles meeting the eye upon From Chamtinis- a flavored entrance, it could be hard to champagne cocktail- to the believe that they even serve food, let alone standout popular, extensive list of Bloody Marys, those barbecue. With BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork and Mac looking to brunch, lunch or have a casual dinner and Cheese as some of the options, your stomach will can do so peacefully, while people-watching out of feel happy and full, and even better—you don’t have the large windows on two sides of the rectangular to wander far to dance off the calories! (1760 Market room. Harvey’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken, a St. 431-4202. ) ✸ favorite from the past, recently returned to the

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Uh Huh Her @ Slim’s. See Wed. 2

Rookies Night @ Nob Hill Theatre Watch newbies strip, or try out youself. $20. 8pm signup. 9pm show. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468.www. thenobhilltheatre.com

Uh Huh Her @ Slim’s Fishtank Ensemble @ Brava Theater. See Thu. 3

Tue 1➠ Daddy @ Kok Daddies and their boys enjoy drink specials and porn entertainment. 10pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.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

Ladies Night @ Q Bar Women’s night, with DJ Ms. Jackson, half-off drinks. 9pm2am. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.com

Maude Maggart @ The Rrazz Room Acclaimed New York cabaret singer brings her act to the intimate lightclub. $35. 8pm. Thru Nov. 2. 2-drink min.

Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Wed 2 ➠ Bear Bust @ Kok All-you-can-drink Bud Light, Rolling Rock draft. 8pm-12am.

1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

Blue Room Comedy @ The Stud Comic David Hawkins has moved his popular bawdy laughfest to a roomy nightclub; No cover. 8pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Bubba @ Truck Good ole boy drinks, specials and Bubba bartenders. 9pm2am. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.com

Mary-Go-Round @ The Lookout A fun weekly drag show with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro and Ginger Snap. $5. 10pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

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Electro pop duo performs songs from their new CD Nocturnes as part of the their Keep a Breast music tour supporting breast cancer prevention and awareness. Jarrod Gorbel opens. $21. 8pm. 333 11th st. at Harrison. 2550333. www.uhhuhher.com www.slims-sf.com

Thu 3 ➠ Fishtank Ensemble @ Brava Theater LA-based pop-folk-gypsy band performs. Kelly McFarling opens. $15-$20. 8pm. 2781 24th St. 641-7657. www.brava.org

Locker Room @ Kok Bar Enjoy new events and décor, and the same cruisy fun at the jock–uniform fetish night. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

The Monster Show @ The Edge Cookie Dough’s weekly raucous drag show with gogo guys; this week’s theme is John Waters movies and Divine. 9pm2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Rachelle Ferrell @ The Rrazz Room Singer-composer whose jazz-R&B music defies categorization performs live. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge Retro tunes and retro cruisy crowd, each Thursday; DJ Bus Station John plays records. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Visiting Vintners @ Press Club Weekly wine-tasting event, with by-the-glass offering and tastings. Prices vary. 6pm-9pm. 20 Yerba Buena Lane betwn Market/Mission (next door to Contemporary Jewish Museum). 744-5000. www.PressClubSF.com

Fri 4➠ AmFAR Gala @ Ken Fulk Studio Elegant dinner and party fundraiser for the American Foundation for AIDS Research, with host Andy Cohen (Bravo TV), guest chefs Gary Danko, Chris Borges and Yigit Pura. Dinner $2500. 6pm. Party $250. 9pm. 310 7th St. 402-0303. www.amfar.org

Shane Frost @ Nob Hill Theatre.

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Dope @ Lookout Electro glo pop night with DJed tunes. $5. 1st Fridays. 3600 16th St. 431-0306. www.dope415.com www.lookoutsf.com

Gogo Night @ Kok Bar Bring your tip money for the new monthly night (1st Fridays) for fans of guys who shake their moneymakers. $2 cover at 11pm. 9:30pm-1:30am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

Queer Deaf Social @ Café Flore Gathering of LGBT deaf locals and friends. 6pm-9pm.

Happy Hour 4pm-8pm. First Fridays monthly. 2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

Salsa Club @ Cafe Cocomo Same-sex dancing and lessons with a live band. 21+.

8:30pm-12am. 650 Indiana St. www.QueerBallroom.com

Shane Frost @ Nob Hill Theatre

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

Club Dragon @ Club Eight Weekly Asian gay dance club with frequent themed nights.

1151 Folsom St. at 7th. 431-1151. www.clubdragonsf.com

Some Thing @ The Stud Wild weekly drag show with SF’s most unusual talents.

10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

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Bad Girl Cocktail Hour @ The Lexington Club

Porn dude with a big talent shows it all off. $25 includes all shows that day. 8pm & 10pm. Also Nov 5. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

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Saturdays, with DJs Olga T and Astro. Taco menu, cheap beer buckets, private room reservations. 9pm-2am. 303 2nd St at Harrison. www.mayasf.com

Hard French @ El Rio Hot Box @ Bench and Bar, Oakland. See Sat. 5

The monthly first-Saturdays popular queer night, with classic soul music spun by DJs Carnita, Brown Amy, and guest DJs. Enjoy BBQ eats, drag acts, a photo booth fundraiser, and a festive outdoor patio ambiance. $7. 2pm8pm ($1 beers 3pm-4pm!). 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.hardfrench.com www.elriosf.com

Hot Box @ Bench and Bar, Oakland Weekly women’s night produced by Movement Productions, with DJs Astro, Olga T, Rapture and Val G. specialty drinks, cafe seating. $8-$15. 9pm to 3am. www.hotboxinthebay.com

Sat 5 ➠ Bangkok @ The Stud DJs Shawn P and Lamb Chop spin tunes; Stoli gogo guys tempt you at the monthly dance night (1st Saturdays). Free before 11pm. $8. 21+. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com

Bearracuda @ Club Eight Monthly dance party with beartastic fun. Honey Soundsystem’s DJ crew plays for Matt Bearracuda’s birthday. $6-$8. 9pm-3am. 1151 Folsom St. www.bearracuda.com

Beer Bust @ The Edge Weekly fundraiser. $9. 4pm-7pm. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Bistroteque @ Café Flore DJ Ken Vulsion spins tunes at the popular café-bar; 2 for 1 cosmos. 9pm-1:30am. 2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge Weekly mash-up dance night, with resident DJs Adrian & Mysterious D (when they aren’t touring). No matter the theme, a mixed fun good time’s assured. $8-$15. 9pm3am. 21+. 375 11th st. at Harrison. www.BootieSF.com www.DNAlounge.com

Chaos @ Beatbox Tristan Jaxx, APG and Misha Skye DJ the new hot monthly night that goes late. $10, or $25 for open bar. 10pm-4amish. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Code @ The Stud DJs Six and Cady spin electro pop. $5. 9pm-2am (1st Sat).

399 9th st. at Harrison. www.sixcandcandy.com www.studsf.com

Ethel Merman @ Martuni’s Belt down strong and tasty drinks as the belter-singer performs Broadway and camp classics with the Tom Shaw Trio. $7. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com

Get Down @ Maya Free monthly party for women, queers and pals. 1st

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Stallion @ Rebel Joshua J’s weekly night; DJ David Harness and Joey Jinks spin tunes while sexy gogo guys shake it and offer lap dances. $5-$8. 21+. 9pm-4am. 1760 Market St. at Octavia. www.joshuajpresents.com

Sun 6 ➠ All-Male Amateur Strip Show @ Deco Lounge Ginger Snap hosts the night of newbies gettin’ nude. $100 cash prize! DJ Lambchop spins tunes. 510 Larkin St. at Turk.

346-2025. www.decosf.com

Beer Bust @ Kok Bar Fundraiser for local causes. $8 all you can drink Bud Light or Rolling Rock. 5pm-9pm. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

Beer Bust @ Truck Beer, and lots of it. $10. 4pm-8pm. Ice Queen Sundays, a new drag show, follows. Shows at 9:30 and 11pm. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.com

Candela @ The Lookout Frisco Robbie’s Latin night, with merengue, salsa, Latin house and Top 40, drag diva guest DJs, gogos and margaritas. $3. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

Eagle in Exile @ El Rio Fun monthly event (1st Sundays). 3pm-6pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Faith Winthrop@ the Rrazz Room Fabulous octegenarian singer-songwriter performs her witty cabaret act. $27.50. 4pm. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Happy Hour @ Max’s, Corte Madera New weekly LGBT Marin social event, with deli food, drinks, and live music by the Rainbows and Rockets Band. Portion of proceeds benefit the Marin AIDS Project. 7pm-9pm. 60 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera. www.marinaidsproject.org

Honey Soundsystem @ Holy Cow The coolest Sunday music mix crew plays groove-adelic sounds for a hip, diverse crowd. 10pm-2am. 1535 Folsom St. at 11th. www.honeysoundsystem.com

Carly Ozard @ The Rrazz Room. See Mon. 7

Jock @ The Lookout Afternoon schmooze and booze, with door and donations benefiting gay sports teams. $2. 3pm-8pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306. www.lookoutsf.com

Lamplighters Gala @ Herbst Theatre Musical theatre company known for its quality Gilbert & Sullivan productions hold its annual fundraiser party and show, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Amazing Race Around the World in 79½ days, or, if it’s Tuesday, This Must Be Basingstoke,” including performances, champagne and auctions. $55-$97. 4pm. 401 Van Ness Ave. 392-4400. www.lamplighters.org

Men in Gear @ Kok Sunday beer bust with the leather men. Monthly, 1st Sundays. $8-$10. 3pm-7pm. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

Sunday School @ The EndUp New T-dance and beer bust at the famed disco. Enjoy the sunny patio and grooves by DJ Hawthorne and the Ghetto Disco crew. $5 cover. $3 drinks. 3pm-8pm. 401 6th St. www.theendup.com

Sunday’s a Drag @ Harry Denton’s Starlight Room

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Donna Sachet and Harry Denton host the weekly fabulous brunch and drag show. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 3958595. www.harrydenton.com

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Jeanie Tracy at One Night Only @ Marines Memorial Theatre.

See Mon. 7

12

The Bangles @ The Fillmore. See Tue 8

Queer Night @ Easy Lounge, Oakland

Mon 7➠ Carly Ozard @ The Rrazz Room Local singing sensation performs “Something Wonderful,” a musical journey of young adults struggling to find love. $25. 2-drink min. 8pm. Thru Nov 9. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.carlyozard.com www.therrazzroom.com

Karaoke @ The Lookout Paul K hosts the amateur singing night. 8pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

One Night Only @ Marines Memorial Theatre

Weekly LGBT electro space jam night with DJ Dr. Sleep, organic cocktails, patio, chill vibe. No cover. 8pm-close.

3255 Lakeshore Ave. www.easy510.com

Wed 9 ➠ Bear Bust @ Kok All-you-can-drink Bud Light, Rolling Rock draft. 8pm-12am.

1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

Bubba @ Truck Good ole boy drinks, specials and Bubba bartenders. 9pm2am. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.com

Company memebers from the cast of the touring production of Hair perform at the latest Broadway performance benefit for the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation, with special guests Bruce Vilanch, Jai Rodriguez and Jeanie Tracy. $25-$75. 7:30pm. 609 Sutter St. www.HelpIsOnTheWay.org

Dream Queens Review @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge

Q Comedy Showcase @ Martuni’s

Mary-Go-Round @ The Lookout

Marilyn Pittman headlines a night of LGBT laughs, with Dolores Trevino, Tessie Chua, Shelly Steward and your host Nick Leonard. Joe Wicht’s Piano Bar follows. 1st Mondays. $5-$15. 8pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.Qcomedy.com

A fun weekly drag show with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro and Ginger Snap. $5. 10pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

Tue 8 ➠

Newbies get nude at the historic strip joint. $20. 8pm signup. 9pm show. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Rookies Night @ Nob Hill Theatre

Quintessential 80s girl band is still kicking, playing hits and music from their new CD Sweetheart of the Sun. $27-$40.

8pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. www.thebangles.com www.livenation.com/the-Bangles-tickets/artist/863430

Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio

Daddy @ Kok

Thu 10 ➠

Daddies and their boys enjoy drink specials and porn entertainment. 10pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

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Women’s burlesque show performs each Wed & Fri. $5$10. 7pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Beth Custer Ensemble @ Brava Theatre Enjoy a night women-led bands rocking, with Trio Garufa,

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Drag show each 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the classic Tenderloin bar, hosted by Collette LeGrande-Ashton. No cover. 10pm. 133 Turk St. 441-2922. www.dreamqueensrevue.com

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Raven at Werk @ Deco Lounge.

See Fri. 11

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Eda Maxym’s Imagination Club. $15-$20. 8pm. 2781 24th St. 641-7657. www.brava.org

The Monster Show @ The Edge Cookie Dough’s weekly raucous drag show with hot gogo guys; tonight’s a Queen tribute, plus DJ MC2’s birthday party. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Ottmar Liebert @ The Rrazz Room Flamenco-jazz guitarist-singer performs. $42.50. 8pm. Also Nov 11 (8pm), 12 (7pm& 9:30pm) and 13 (7pm). 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Teatro Zinzanni @ Pier 29 On the Air, the new show about a wacky radio station, includes clown Geoff Hoyle, Blues musician Duffy Bishop, aerial, tap, vaudeville, hoops and hand balancing acts, a five-course dinner, and a lot of fun. $117-$145. Saturday 11:30am “Breve” show $63-$78. Wed-Sat 6pm (Sun 5pm).

Thru Dec. 31. Pier 29 at Embarcadero Ave. 438-2668. www.teatrozinzanni.com

Fri 11➠ Cubcake @ The Lone Star Saloon Bears, beer and cupcakes; second Fridays. What more do you need? 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. 863-9999. www.lonestarsf.com

Hella Gay Comedy @ La Estrellita Café, Oakland Charlie Ballard hosts another night of multiculti queer yet totally un-PC comedy; this month, the Brush Arbor Gurlz, a Native American drag troupe, with Landa Lakes. Full bar/ dining available. $10. 21+. 9pm. 446 E. 12th St. (510) 8910972. www.charlieballard.com

Jock Night @ Kok Monthly strap attack (2nd Fridays). Free clothes check.

Get jockular. 10pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. at 8th. 255-2427. www.kokbarsf.com

Lick It @ Powerhouse Lance Holman hosts a night of SM-themed fun with DJ Guy Ruben. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com

Snap-a-Licious @ Deco Lounge Ginger Snap’s fun drag show features Holotta Tymes, Mahlae Balenciaga, Synergy, Kylie Minono and more.

10pm-2am. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. www.decosf.com

Werk @ Deco Lounge Raven, RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant, appears at Tori Balenciaga’s night, with a few drag acts, gogo guys, and dance music. $10-$15. Show 10:30pm. 510 Larkin St. www.decosf.com

Sat 12 ➠ Beef Bar @ Truck Furry shower guys party for the debut of the new monthly bear night, with DJ Trevor Sigler. No cover. 8pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St. www.BeefBarSF.com www.trucksf.com

Big Deal @ SOMArts Cultural Center Annual art sale and party, with 500 works of art for sale/ auction at $165 or less; enjoy food, drinks, DJed music. $35-$100. 3pm VIP reception. 4pm open preview. 5pm fixed-price sale, with live auction of high-end art and luxury items afterwards. 934 Brannan St. 777-8242. www.visualaid.org

Chaos @ Beatbox Alex Acosta and Tristan Jaxx DJ the hot new night. The opening was quite a blow-out. $10-$20. 10pm-2am-ish.

314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Cockblock @ Rickshaw Stop

Landa Lakes at Hella Gay Comedy @ La Estrellita Café, Oakland. See Fri. 11

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Lesbo-rific queer homo dance night each 2nd & 4th Saturday. $5-$7. 21+. 10pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.com

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FFrolic li @ The li Th h Stud S d Monthly costume dance party for Furries and friends. Dress up and dance, you animal. $7 w/o $3 with costume. 9pm2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.neonbunny.com/frolic www.studsf.com

Hot & Healthy @ Café Flore Garza’s monthly (2nd Sat) benefit, raffle, show and HIV outreach night at the popular café-bar. 2 for 1 cosmos!

4pm-2am. 2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

Love Will Fix It @ Hot Spot DJ Bus Station John’s intimate monthly (2nd Saturdays) retro disco night with an R&B focus re-decorates the cozy dive bar into a cool dance hangout; popular with a gaily diverse crowd. $5. 9pm-2am. 1414 Market St. at Polk.

Paw @ Deco Lounge Bear underwear dance party (2nd Saturdays). 9pm-2am.

510 Larkin St. 346-2025. www.decosf.com

Sun 13 ➠ Beer Bust @ Kok Bar Fundraiser for local causes. $8 all you can drink Bud Light or Rolling Rock. 5pm-9pm. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

Beer Bust @ Truck Beer, and lots of it. $10. 4pm-8pm. Ice Queen Sundays, a new drag show, follows. Shows at 9:30 and 11pm. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.com

Bijou @ Martuni’s Trauma Flintstone hosts the musical cabaret night at the intimate bar. $7. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com

Dancing With the Drag Stars @ Ruby Skye Third annual hilarious and surprisingly good dance competition, with eight local celebrity drag performers paired up with ballroom dance professionals. Patrick Gallineaux, Donna Sachet and Sister Roma cohost. Judges include Bebe Sweetbriar, Ali Mafi and LaToya London.

Performances by Anita Cocktail and Caroline Lund.

Proceeds benefit the Richmond Ermet AIDS Foundation. $20-$50. (5:30pm VIP reception $99). Tables of four $350.

6:30pm. After-party til 12am. 420 Mason st. 282-5492. www.richmondermet.org

Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano @ The Rrazz Room

Dancing With the Drag Stars @ Ruby Skye. See Sun. 13

Sunday School @ The EndUp New T-dance and beer bust at the famed disco. Enjoy the sunny patio and grooves by DJ Hawthorne and the Ghetto Disco crew. $5 cover. $3 drinks. 3pm-8pm. 401 6th St. www.theendup.com

Mon 14 ➠ Karaoke @ The Lookout Paul K hosts the amateur singing night. 8pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

Monday Musicals @ The Edge The renovated bar now 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

New York cabaret favorites make their Rrazz Room debut with a witty sweet duo act. $30. 3pm. Also Nov 14, 8pm.

2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Sing-along night with talented locals, and charming accompanist Joe Wicht (aka Trauma Flintstone). 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com

Show Queens @ Beatbox

Host Lisa Geduldig welcomes comics Diane Amos, Loren Kraut, Mike Spiegelman and Paco Romane. $7-$20. 8pm.

3158 Mission St. 522-3737. www.koshercomedy.com www.elriosf.com

Open mic night; sing your favorite show tunes! $10. 7pm.

314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

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Queer Comedy Night @ El Rio

Tue 15 ➠ Daddy @ Kok Daddies and their boys enjoy drink specials and porn entertainment. 10pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.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

Diane Schuur @ the Rrazz Room.

See Wed. 16

Russ Lorenson @ The Rrazz Room

Underwear Night @ Nob Hill Theatre Enjoy strip shows in the comfort of your skivvies. $20.

8pm-11pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Wed 16 ➠ Bear Bust @ Kok All-you-can-drink Bud Light, Rolling Rock draft. 8pm-12am.

1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

Bubba @ Truck Good ole boy drinks, specials and Bubba bartenders. 9pm2am. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.com

Diane Schuur @ the Rrazz Room Grammy-winning jazz vocalist-pianist performs. $45-$47.50.

8pm. Also Nov. 17 & 18, 8pm. Nov 19 & 20 7pm. 2-drink min.

Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

D’lysh @ Deco Lounge New Latin hiphop and drag night (3rd Wed); hosted by Isa Manzanita. $150 talent show prize. $5. 9pm-2am. 510 Larkin St. 346-2025. www.decosf.com

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Local crooner performs a tribute to the music of Bobby Darin, with a four-piece band and back-up singers. $30.

8pm. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

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Thu 17➠ Arcade @ The Lookout Haute Toddy’s indie music dance night (3rd Thursdays). No cover. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

The Monster Show @ The Edge Cookie Dough’s weekly raucous drag show with hot gogo guys and DJ MC2. Tonight’s theme is Monster Divas (Patti, Tina, Aretha). 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge Retro disco tunes and fun festive crowd, each Thursday; DJ Bus Station John plays records. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Fri 18 ➠

Tommy Defendi @ Nob Hill Theatre.

See Fri. 18

Candlelight Gala @ Julia Morgan Ballroom Fundraiser for Epilepsy Care and Cure’s summer camp for kids with Epilepsy, with awards, honors of veterans, doctors and others; live music, fine dining VIP auction packages and more. $200 and up. 6pm. Merchants Exchange, 465 California St. 677-4011. www.epilepsynorcal.org

Club Dragon @ Club Eight Weekly Asian gay dance club with frequent themed nights.

1151 Folsom St. at 7th. 431-1151. www.clubdragonsf.com

Trannyshack @ DNA Lounge Heklina hosts the dragtastic show. This month is a Morrissey vs. Annie Lennox Tribute, with a dozen-plus drag acts. $12-$15. 11pm show. 9pm-3am. 375 11th Street. 6261049. www.trannyshack.com www.dnalounge.com

Sat 19 ➠

Hard Box @ Powerhouse

Artumnal Gathering @ Bently Reserve

Gheno and other DJs play hard cruise music. 10pm-2am.

2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

Fifth annual fall party and gathering of Burning Man organizers, artists, supporters and entertainers in the stylish classic downtown party venue. Party $35-$55 (9:30pm-late). Dinner $250 (6pm). 400 Sansome St. www.blackrockarts.org/events/artumnal

Kinky Beats @ Café Flore Sergio’s weekly DJ night at the popular café-bar. 2 for 1 martinis! 9pm-1:30am. 2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

Men in Gear @ Kok New special leather-latex, kink-harness gear night. No khakis! 3rd Fridays. 10pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

Beatpig @ Powerhouse Juanita More spins saucy grooves and dudes cruise at the eclectic music, drag and kink night; each 3rd Saturday.

9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.beatpigsf.com www.powerhouse-sf.com

Pledge @ The Lookout Monthly “Fraternal Fridays”-themed party raises funds for different charities, with raffles, $12 “bottomless draft beer Kegger Cups,” and fun tunes spun by DJs Grind and Christopher B. $5. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Noe/Market.

431-0306. www.lookoutsf.com

Some Thing @ The Stud

Tommy Defendi @ Nob Hill Theatre Tall, dark and horny porn dude shows it all off. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also Nov. 19. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

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Artumnal Gathering @ Bently Reserve. See Sat. 19

Pilar Woodman

Weekly drag show with unusual acts and fun themes.

10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Red Meat @ Club Eight.

See Sat. 19

Bob Mould and Rich Morel return for their groovetastic dance night, popular with gay bears, but all are welcome. $15. 10pm-2am. 333 11th St. www.blowoff.us www.slims-sf.com

Fauxgirls @ Kimo’s Classic drag show with Victoria Secret, Alexandria, Chanel, Davida Ashton, Tiger Lily, Maria Garza and more; each 3rd Saturday. No cover. 10pm. 1351 Polk St. 885-4535. www.fauxgirls.com

I Just Wanna F*ckin’ Dance @ Beatbox New dance music night at the newest SoMa nightclub.

10pm-2am-ish. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Pulse @ The Turf Club, Hayward Enjoy hot gogo studs, prizes, tiki bar cocktails, a friendly atmosphere and the biggest outdoor gay bar patio in Northern California; third Saturdays. 22519 Main St. www.wfturfclub.com

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Georg Lester

Blowoff @ Slim’s.

See Sat. 19

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Eric Ward at Cabaret Showcase Showdown @ Café du Nord. See Sun. 20

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Red R dM Meatt @ C Club l bE Ei Eight i h htt The redhead gay party returns, with DJs Robbie Martin, Damnation, and hopefully, hunky ginger dudes! 2 floors, 3 bars, gogo guys, $6 drinks, and a play space. $5. Redheads free. 9pm-3am. 1151 Folsom St. 431-1151. www.facebook.com/redmeatsf www.eightsf.com

Sony Holland @ The Rrazz Room Misty-voiced local singer performs American standards. $25. 3pm. Also Nov. 20, 3pm. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Wild Nights @ Kok Bar DJ Frank Wild spins groovy tunes at the new party (3rd Saturdays), with music give-aways, Steamworks towel guys, sexy swag, porn DVDs, and drink specials. $3. 9pm2am. 1225 Folsom St. at 8th. 255-2427. www.kokbarsf.com

Sun 20 ➠ Big @ The Stud Fourth anniversary of the monthly dance party for big men and their friends (3rd Sundays). $5. 6pm-11pm. 399 9th St. www.phattestevents.com www.studsf.com

Candela @ The Lookout Frisco Robbie’s Latin night, with merengue, salsa, Latin house and Top 40, drag diva guest DJs, gogos and margaritas. $3. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

Cabaret Showcase Showdown @ Café du Nord Katya Smirnoff-Skyy and Trauma Flintstone cohost the finals in the annual cabaret conest, with the winners in each of a dozen categories singing competition-style.

Previous winners Carly Ozard and Cara Burgoyne also perform; special guest judges for the comedy, drag, crooner and other categories, and the Tom Shaw Trio. $15.

8:30pm. 2170 Market St. 861-5016. www.dragatmartunis.com www.cafedunord.com

Daytime Realness @ El Rio Heklina and DJ Carnita cohost a daytime drag show, the last of the season (returns in March). $6-$8. 3pm-8pm.

3158 Mission st. www.elriosf.com

Honey Soundsystem @ Holy Cow The coolest Sunday music mix crew plays groove-adelic sounds for a hip, diverse crowd. 10pm-2am. 1535 Folsom St. at 11th. www.honeysoundsystem.com

Katya Presents @ Martuni’s Katya Smirnoff-Skyye brings local talents to the cabaretbar. $7. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com

SoMa Country @ Beatbox Country-Western dancing for LGBTs and pals. Yeehaw.

6pm-10pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Sunday School @ The EndUp New T-dance and beer bust at the famed disco. Enjoy the sunny patio and grooves by DJ Hawthorne and the Ghetto Disco crew. $5 cover. $3 drinks. 3pm-8pm. 401 6th St. www.theendup.com

Sunday’s a Drag @ Starlight Room Donna Sachet and Harry Denton host the weekly fabulous brunch and drag show. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 3958595. www.harrydenton.com

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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

Veronica Klaus @ The Rrazz Room Veronica Klaus @ The Rrazz Room.

See Mon. 21

Charming local chanteuse returns with the Tammy Hall Trio. $29.50. 8pm. Also Nov 22 & 23, 8pm. 2-drink min.

Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Tue 22 ➠

Mon 21➠ Karaoke @ The Lookout Paul K hosts the amateur singing night. 8pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

Monday Musicals @ The Edge The renovated bar now shows fun musicals each week.

Daddies and their boys enjoy drink specials and porn entertainment. 10pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

Meow Mix @ The Stud Weekly drag and variety show. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com

Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre Clothing-optional event at the historic strip joint; includes entry for shows, arcade and Naked Twister. $20. 8pm11pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

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Daddy @ Kok

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Queer Night @ Easy Lounge, Oakland Weekly LGBT electro space jam night with DJ Dr. Sleep, organic cocktails, patio, chill vibe. No cover. 8pm-close.

3255 Lakeshore Ave. www.easy510.com

Wed 23 ➠ Blue Room Comedy @ The Stud Comic David Hawkins has moved his popular bawdy laughfest to a roomy nightclub; No cover. 8pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Bubba @ Truck Good ole boy drinks, specials and Bubba bartenders. 9pm2am. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.com

Dream Queens Review @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge

Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio Women’s burlesque show performs each Wed & Fri. $5$10. 7pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Thu 24 ➠ Family on Demand @ Lone Star Saloon Annual Thanksgiving dinner “orphan” party with food.

5pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

The Monster Show @ The Edge Cookie Dough’s weekly raucous drag show with hot gogo guys and DJ MC2. This week’s theme, The Big Feed, comic acts all about food. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge Burn off those T-day calories while dancing to retro disco tunes with a fun crowd. DJ Bus Station John plays records. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Fri 25 ➠ Deana Martin @ The Rrazz Room Singer shares a musical journey about her father Dean Martin’s career. $45. 7:30pm. Also Nov 26, 7:30pm & Nov 27, 4pm. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Distortion @ The Lone Star Bob Mould DJs at the bear bar’s alternative music night.

9pm. 1354 Harrison St. 863-9999. www.lonestarsf.com

Fuzzz @ El Rio Diverse crowd for an eclectic queer-friendly dance night

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Suzanne Westenhoefer @ The Rrazz Room.

See Fri. 25 with different themes. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Hard @ Q Bar Electro pop dance night at the intimate Castro bar-club, with DJ Haute Toddy. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com

Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland Gay Latin dance club (eight bars, more dance floors, lounge) shows off their hottests gogo studs. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm. Dancing 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com

Strip @ Kok Bar Take it off at the 4th Fridays stripping event with a Cheap Ass Contest, $100 winner. $5. 11pm contest. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

Suzanne Westenhoefer @ The Rrazz Room Popular lesbian comic tells jokes, and they’re funny. $40.

9:30pm. Also Nov 26, 9:30pm. Nov 27, 7pm. 2-drink min.

Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Sat 26 ➠ Bears, The Baths and Beyond @ Steamworks, Berkeley Special bear night at the popular private men’s gym and sauna. $14-$45. Open 24/7. 2107 4th St. (510) 845-8992. www.steamworksonline.com

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Donna Sachet’s Songs of the Season @ The Rrazz Room.

See Mon. 28

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Honey Soundsystem @ Holy Cow. See Sun. 27

Duro @ Club 8 Latin dance night has moved to SoMa. DJs Misha Skye and porn stud Tristan Jaxx spin grooves, photo booth with DWPIX, cute gogo guys, and fun theme nights. $5-$10.

9pm-2am. 1151 Folsom St. 431-1151. www.eightsf.com

Go Bang! @ Deco Lounge Third anniversary of the super disco retro groove night, with resident DJs Steve Fabus, Sergio, Ken Vulsion, Nicky B, Tres Lingerie, plus guests Doc Sleep and DJ Osmose. $5.

9pm-3am. 510 Larkin St. www.gobangsf.com www.decosf.com

House of Garza @ Café Flore

Mon 28 ➠ Monday Musicals @ The Edge The renovated bar now shows fun musicals each week.

7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Songs of the Season @ The Rrazz Room Donna Sachet, socialite, Empress and entertainer, hosts her 19th annual fundraiser concert. $35-$45. 8pm. Also Nov. 29 & 30, 8pm. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Garza’s monthly variety show (4th Saturdays), with raffles, drag acts and fun. 10pm-1am. 2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

Supernova @ Truck

Johnny T @ The Rrazz Room

Tue 29 ➠

Son of soul icon Jackie Wilson performs a Motown tribute show. $35-$40. 3pm. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Stallion @ Rebel Joshua J’s weekly night; DJ David Harness and Joey Jinks spin tunes while sexy gogo guys shake it and offer lap dances. $5-$8. 21+. 9pm-4am. 1760 Market St. at Octavia. www.joshuajpresents.com

Sun 27➠ Beer Bust @ Kok Bar Fundraiser for local causes; today, B&B Corps hosts. $8 all you can drink Bud Light or Rolling Rock. 5pm-9pm. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

Honey Soundsystem @ Holy Cow The coolest Sunday music mix crew plays groove-adelic sounds for a hip, diverse crowd. 10pm-2am. 1535 Folsom St. at 11th. www.honeysoundsystem.com

Trivia show at the lil gay bar, with DJs Pork Sweats and Jimmy Swear. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.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

Meow Mix @ The Stud Weekly drag and variety show. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com

Wed 30 ➠ Blue Room Comedy @ The Stud Comic David Hawkins has moved his popular bawdy laughfest to a roomy nightclub; No cover. 8pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Mary-Go-Round @ The Lookout A fun weekly drag show with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro and Ginger Snap. $5. 10pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

Sunday’s a Drag @ Starlight Room

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Donna Sachet and Harry Denton host the weekly fabulous brunch and drag show. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 3958595. www.harrydenton.com

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owner himself, before making the leap into primitive hen did restaurants become gay? publishing, pasting up the early issues with friends San Francisco gays gathered at over his kitchen table in 1972. restaurants and nightclubs that served By 1973, the BAR had several restaurant ads, food for decades before the Stonewall Riots in New most notable a York, and before full-page ad for the Compton the P.S. Piano Bar Cafeteria riots in and Restaurant the Tenderloin. on Polk Street.

According to Touting not only Nan Alamilla two piano bar Boyd’s Wide Open acts, Vivian Grant Town, a History and Vince Valenti, of Queer San but a dining Francisco to 1965, room with “an “gays and lesbians exciting menu” socialized regularly in Art Deco font, at The Beige Room the ad mentions in the early 1950s, that gay culture but they also phenomenon, met at popular “Sunday Brunch.” restaurants such Although as the Paper Doll, the term for Gordon’s and “breakfast/lunch” Dolan’s Supper was coined back Club.” in 1895 in Guy The predomBeringer’s article inant history “Brunch: A of gay culture Plea” in Hunter’s focuses on bars, Weekly, sometime and the extensive post-Stonewall the scandals and term took on a gay police harassment tone. through the years.

P e r h a p s The historic because it’s the Black Cat had its A 1973 Bay Area Reporter ad for the P.S. Piano Bar and Restaurant time of day that own expansive • was indicative of history of drag our burgeoning active culture. Friends, probably shows and gay pioneers like Jose Sarria. The venue’s out late the night before, got together after sleeping 1950-era menu offers quaint proof of a different in to dish the previous night’s social and/or sexual time, with Cheeseburgers and “Catburgers” costing successes and failures. a mere 40 cents, and a Sunday breakfast of tomato Like many popular eateries of the 1970s, and even juice, hot cakes, ham & eggs, toast and coffee a few that closed only last month, restaurants like the running a mere one dollar.

P.S. have come and gone (Blur bar is now located But restaurants seem to have been an easier form at 1121 Polk Street). But what brunches those must of social camouflage pre-revolution, and expanded have been, pre-Internet, and pre-texting, when in as gay publications like our parent publication, the order to share gossip, people ate food while sitting Bay Area Reporter, took ads for gay-owned eateries. down and actually talking to each other. ✸ The BAR’s publisher, Bob Ross, was a restaurant

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