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BRYAN BATT

SONGS & STYLE

SOCIETY CABARET PRESENTS

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BRYAN BATT Song & Style

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ou’ll go mad for this man.

The multi-talented Bryan Batt, a star of Broadway musicals, hit TV shows, and an author and designer, brings his cabaret show Batt on a Hot Tin Roof to the newest cabaret venue at the Hotel Rex, August 15 through 17.

Television viewers will know Batt from his dramatic performance as Sal Romano, the closeted gay advertising man in the hit series Mad Men. His real life is quite different, having been out and

Bryan Batt (left) with the film cast of Jeffrey

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partnered for more than two decades.

Being gay is just one part of his story-filled cabaret show, which Batt premiered in New York City in January, and in Australia last year.

“I’m performing in London right before my San Francisco appearance, with a few days back in New Orleans. I have a week off,” he said, before hesitating, with a chuckle, “…I think!”

Of his multi-city tour, Batt recalled, “Tennessee Williams said that there are only three cit-

Madly, Deeply Returning to the subject of Mad Men, Batt pointed out that antigay discrimination portrayed in the early 1960s, “u nfortunately was and is commonplace.” He said he was proud to devlop such a nuanced character struggling with the closet in a pre-Stonewall era.

“We had no idea when we filmed the pilot in 2006 that it would be this huge hit. I love the people on the show; just to be able to do work at that level. Never before had I felt so supported by the writers and costume designers. No one was gonna make anyone look bad. The scripts were so brilliantly written. We were always complimenting the writers, and they us. It was a lovefest. When you’re given scripts like that, you have to work hard to make it work.”

After Batt’s success on Mad Men, the dramatic departure of his character in the third season gave him a bit of free time, and the dream of his design shop became a reality.

“It was an additional plan, just something we always wanted to do,” said Batt. “I had the time and it really just fell into place. We opened up the store, and then I got another Broadway show.”

Batt advises that “anyone in the arts should do something else in the real world. Show biz is such

Jon Hamm (left) with Bryan Batt in Mad Men.

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an insane business. You’re constantly looking for work, constantly having to prove yourself whether

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ies; New York, San Francisco and New Orleans.”

The Louisiana native joked that his slight accent, “comes and goes, depending on where I am and how many martinis I’ve had.”

While in the Big Easy, he stops by the shop he opened with his life and business partner, Tom Cianfichi. One of Batt’s books, Big, Easy Style visualizes his eclectic taste and reflects the items showcased at Hazelnut, their shop on Magazine Street in Uptown New Orleans (www.hazelnutneworleans.com). Like both books, Batt’s shop reflects his close family ties. It’s named after his “nutty” grandmother Hazel.

Batt’s other book is a memoir, She Ain’t Heavy, She’s My Mother, about growing up in the 1970s with his Auntie Mame of a mom. “She was great and very supportive,” he said. “There’s a lot of her in my show.”

And a bit of New Orleans, which, he said, “has such soul, and a sense of history. It’s one of few cities that cherish its architecture. I often find beautiful houses in neighborhoods I hadn’t explored.”

Originally conceived as a few songs at a benefit for local performing artists after Hurricane Katrina, Batt on a Hot Tin Roof blends popular music with stories and a few of Batt’s lesser known favorite tunes.

Bryan Batt in Cats and Beauty and the Beast

they cast you or not. I love designing and the retail aspect of it all. It’s a great change of pace.”

Not one to rest on his laurels, but Batt has been in some of the biggest musical theatre successes, including Starlight Express, Cats (Munkustrap, a singing dancing cat) and Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere, a singing dancing candelabra).

Off-Broadway, he created the role of Darius in Paul Rudnick’s gay comedy Jeffrey.

“When I got cast, I wanted to put in my program bio that it was nice was to be playing a human being,” he laughed.

“They said no.”

Batt returned to the role in the film adaptation of Jeffrey. “They wanted to keep a lot of the original people from the show,” said Batt. “Some of the other actors played various roles, but we all had to audition again. I was very lucky.”

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ful list of hit shows. He performed in La Cage Aux Folles, the musical based on the French film, about a gay couple (he played Albin), as well as Seussical the Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and many other shows (see more on www.bryanbatt.com).

And yet, despite his decades of stage experience, Batt said he was “petrified” to premiere his solo act.

“I’d never done anything like it other than one song at a benefit,” he said. “It was the most thrilling-nerve-wracking experience. It’s just you, your stories, and what you have to say. You’re really bearing your soul. And if something goes wrong, you have to work with it.”

The best advice he received was from Betty Buckley, with whom he performed in the musical adaptation of Sunset Boulevard. “She said, ‘There’s no fourth wall, no character. You have to connect to the audience.’”

Bon Temps Asked about local nightlife, Batt offered his take a typically classy night where les bon temps rouler.

“First it involves a fabulous meal with friends, then sitting on one of those great French quarter balconies, having a cocktail or martini,” he adds with a chuckle.“Then we look down at the passersby and play, ‘Who Would You Do?’” For dining, Batt mentioned Tableaux, a new acclaimed restaurant opened by a friend (www.tableaufrenchquarter.com). “It has a huge wrap-around balcony overlooking Jackson Square.

For drinks, he likes the trendy and very gay-friendly nightclub SoBu (South of Bourbon; www.sobounola. com), possibly because he was honored to name a drink, “The Georgia O’Keefe; it’s pink, like a labia.”

Of course the city’s known for the large-scale,

days-long Mardi Gras and Southern Decadence festivals. But Batt considers even these tourist-invaded events as doable.

“What people don’t know about Mardi Gras; it depends on where you stay and how much you want to take in. I can catch the parade and then get away only a few blocks back.

If you’re on the route, though, you’re kind of stuck. There’s really something for everybody, and a lot of regular folk watch and participate.” ✸ Bryan Batt performs at the Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter St. $49-$75. Drinks and dinner available.

August 15, 16, & 17 at 8pm, and Aug. 17 at 4pm. 562 Sutter St. (800) 982-2787. www.societycabaret.com www.BryanBatt.com

ences between Kings and Queens.

“Obviously Kings are performing songs by men, but it goes beyond that,” she explained.

“First of all, Queens go to great lengths to conceal their manhood, while Kings stuff and strap on whatever they can to find and create a package. Queens often perform a ballad alone in the spotlight while Drag King Competition at Space 550 the Kings usually deliver

by David-Elijah Nahmod big-budget production Larry Utley numbers with choreogn Saturday, August 17, Sister Roma (Sisraphy, costumes and props. I’ve also noticed that ters of Perpetual Indulgence) and Fudgie Kings have clever names, many of them steeped Frottage, drag king extraordinaire, will coin sexual double entendre. And there’s a lot of host The Biggest Drag Queen Competition in the sexual energy on that stage: you’re going to see World. The event will benefit an organization near a lot of boobs, which I love. I mean, who doesn’t and dear to the hosts’ hearts: PAWS: Pets Are Wonlove boobs?” derful Support. For roughly 25 years, PAWS has enFrottage promises that this year’s contest will abled people with AIDS to keep their pets via volbe a grand extravaganza. “This year’s show features unteers who walk dogs and takes pets of all kinds to the most past titleholders and guest stars,” he said. the vet when needed, among other services.

“Jay Walker will be doing his Prince impersonation, We all know what a drag queen is, but what’s but aside from that I don’t want to give away too a drag king? much about the show. The element of surprise is A drag king is a woman who cross dresses as best when the shock value is unexpected.” a man and, like his queen counterparts, creates an Frottage says that, as with drag queens, the onstage persona for the purpose of club perforkings have crossover audience appeal, attracting mance and personal appearances. Fudgie Frottage both men and women. He urged people not only is a well-known San Francisco drag king. to have fun, but to support his beneficiary organi“Fudgie was discovered quite accidentally by zation.

Versace in 1996 while fucking Donatella in a K“PAWS is a wonderful organization that started Hole after hours in his Miami showroom,” Frottage by helping people with HIV care for their animals,” recalled for BARtab. “Heavily influence by the late he explained. “PAWS volunteers walk dogs, clean ‘60s (free love) and early ‘70s (free drugs), Fudgie litter boxes. There’s a pet food bank and monies dreams of having his own reality show because he available for vet care. They have grown over the lives in his own reality.” years and now encompass clients with other debiliFrottage tells us that drag king acts are quite tating illnesses.” popular, and that there isn’t all that much of a difIt sounds like a night of grand fun, all to benefit ference in what a King will do onstage, as compared a good cause. Please join Fudgie Frottage and Sister to a Queen. “Just less make-up and slightly different Roma for The Biggest Drag King Competition in tucking and padding/packing,” he said. the World. It’s an only in San Francisco event that “You can visit almost any bar or club in San promises lots of swaggering cocktitude.

Francisco and see a drag queen. We’re a dime a dozThe Drag King Competition takes place Saturen.” offered Sister Roma, who describes herself as day, August 17, at Space 550, 550 Barneveld Street the most photographed nun in the world. “That’s in San Francisco. Doors open at 9pm, show starts one of the reasons I love the Drag King contest; it’s at 10pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the unique, refreshing and thoroughly entertaining.” door. A $15 after party will include dancing and The Sister took a break from her devotions guest DJs. 282-2363. www.sfdragkingcontest.com to offer a more detailed explanation on the differwww.pawssf.org ✸

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Jerry Garcia Celebration @ Connecticut Yankee

Garrin Benfield, Matt Cohen, Jordan Feinstein, Murph Murphy and Ezra Lipp perform Grateful Dead classics in honor of the iconic San Francisco musician’s birthday. 9pm. 100 Connecticut St. 552-4440. www.theyankee.com

Latin Night @ The Café

Amazingly hot gogo guys, cheap drinks and DJed dance music. $5. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. 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

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences

Weekly parties at the fascinating nature and science museum. This week, crowdsource,data, environmental biodiversity and more. DJs Aaron Pope and Mancub. $10-$12. 21+. 6pm-10pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-5128. www.calacademy.org

Steve Cole @ Yoshi’s

Celebrated saxophonist performs with his band at the stylish nightclub-restaurant. $24. 8pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.com Christine Andreas, Thu. 1

Thu 1 Christine Andreas @ Feinstein's at the Nikko

Broadway singing star (La Cage aux Folles, The Light in the Piazza) performs Bemused, her cabaret act featuring a myriad of Broadway classics and American standards. $30-$55. 8pm. $20 food/drink minimum. Also Aug 2 & 3. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1111. www.hotelnikkosf.com

Comedy Bodega @ Esta Noche

Marga Gomez (often) hosts the weekly LGBT- and queer-friendly comedy night at the Mission club. This week, Marga and Miss Persia. No cover; one-drink min. 8pm. 307916th St. www.comedybodega.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

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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

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

Fri 2 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

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

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. QbarSF.com

Josh Klipp and The Klipptones @ Palace Hotel

The local jazz crooner and his band perform weekly shows at the hotel’s lounge, with a growing swingdancing audience. 7pm-11pm. 2 New Montgomery. www.joshklipp.com 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

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Some Thing @ The Stud

Mica Sigourney and pals’ weekly offbeat drag performance night, with special guest Lady Bunny!

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

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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

Charlie Horse @ SF Eagle

A Judy Garland/Liza Minnelli drag tribute show is performed by Mutha Chucka, Donna Persona, and others. $5. 10:30pm-1am. 12th st. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Go Bang @ The Stud

Sergio Fedasz and Steve Fabus’ first-Saturdays retrofun dance party, this month with guest DJs Jordan Fields and Osmose. Free/$7. 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.facebook.com/GoBANGSF Les nubians @ Yoshi’s. Fri. 2

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

Les Nubians @ Yoshi’s

French Afropean-urban-R&B sisters Hélène and Célia Faussart perform at the stylish nightclub-restaurant. $28-$32. 8pm & 10pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.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

The new weekly event at the intimate mid-Market club; remixes by DJ AL3X, giveaways, and cute gogos.

Free before 11pm. $3. 9pm-2am. 43 Sixth St. www. clubomgsf.com www.facebook.com/ReleaseSF

Hard French @ El Rio

The popular outdoor dance party returns, with Glamamore performing, and DJs Carnita and Brown Amy, plus Seattle’s Nitty Gritty. $7. 2pm-8pm. 3158 Mission st. www.ElRiosf.com

Rye Rye, Hard French @ Public Works

Popular hip hop diva performs with MIA; Bay Area rapper Micahtron and Swagger Like Us also perform; plus, DJ sets by the Hard French crew (Brown Amy & Carnita), and Olga T. $15-$20. 9pm-2am. 161 Erie St. www.hardfrenchryerye.eventbrite.com

Homo Erectus @ Qbar

Raunchy, slutty, dancing, drinking party with wild gogo guys and more fun from the Cockfight herd; first Saturdays. DJs DCNSTRCT and Mykill. $5. 9pm-2am.

465 Castro St. www.clubhomoerectus.com

Splish @ Rebel

San Francisco Tsunami Water Polo teams’ annual funfest, with Cookie Dough hosting a sexy swimwear fashion show, comic Natasha Muse, DJ Brian Urmanita and raffle prizes. $10. 7pm-11pm. 1760 Market St. www.sftsunamiwaterpolo.eventbrite.com

Sat 3 Art & Soul Festival @ Downtown Oakland

13th annual outdoor music and food fest, with four stages, performances by Lisa Loeb, Leela James, Vintage Trouble, ConFunkShun, Tristan Prettyman and Los Rakas and many local groups; dozens of food and beverage booths. 12pm-8pm. Also Aug. 4, 12pm-6pm.

Free(12 & under)- $15. Broadway between 8th & 12th St. www.artandsouloakland.com

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Sugar @ The Café

Fun club night with sexy gogo guys, drag acts and drink specials; 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sat monthly. Free guest list before 11pm. 841-5748. 9:30pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Wild Child @ Yoshi’s Oakland

Doors tribute band (with lead singer Dave Brock’s spot-on Jim Morrison vocals) performs classic ‘60s rock and the classy nightclub-restaurant. $24.

9:30pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 2389200. www.yoshis.com

Sun 4 Barbary Coast Burlesque @ Yoshi's

Saucy women’s strip ensemble performs at the stylish nightclub-restaurant. $15-$20. 18+. 8pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.com

Beer Bust @ SF Eagle

The classic leather bar is back, with the most popular Sunday day time event in town. 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 new sports bar. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.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. 6:3011pm. 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

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Tue 6 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

Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey’s

Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. This week, speical guest TV and Gay Pride fave Shawn Pelofsky (Community, The Gossip Queens). One-drink or menu item minimum. 9pm.

500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com

Diana Ross @ Golden Gate Theatre

The legendary Motown vocalist and former Supremes singer returns for two full concerts. $70-$265. 8pm.

Also Aug 7. 1 Taylor St. at Market. www.shnsf.com

Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre

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.

Enjoy strip shows in the comfort of your skivvies, or less, with complimentary libations, at the weekly night. $20. 8pm-11pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 3976758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Sacred Cocktails @ Twin Peaks

Soma Country @ Beatbox

Weekly gathering for Christian and other faithful LGBTs, sponsored by Oasis, the GLBT Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of California. Upstairs, 7:308:30pm. Castro St. at Market. www.saintaidan.org

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Gail Jhonson, Pat Casion @ Yoshi’s Oakland

Two smooth jazz vocalists perform at the classy nightclub-restaurant. $19. 8pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.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

Thu 8 Ariana Savalas @ Feinstein's at the Nikko

Young jazz voaclist performs songs from her new CD, Sophistiacated Lady. $25-$45. $20 food/drink minimum. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1111. www.hotelnikkosf.com

Comedy Bodega @ Esta Noche

Marga Gomez (often) hosts the weekly LGBT- and queer-friendly comedy night at the Mission club. This week, Shazia Mirza, Mary Van Note, Brendan Lynch.

No cover one-drink min. 8pm. 3079 16th St. www.comedybodega.com

Gym Class @ Hi Tops Madonnalogues, Tue. 6

Madonnalogues @ 1760 Market

Nadya Ginsberg, dubbed “the woman of a thousand voices,” known for many celebrity impersonations, performs her Madonna impersonation show. $20.

8pm. 1760 Market St. brownpapertickets.com/ event/413692

Trivia Night @ Hi Tops

Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar.

9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Wed 7 Bi Monthly Social @ Café Flore

Gathering for all ages, genders and orientations; meets every other month. 7pm-10pm. 2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

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

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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

Gypsy Allstars @ Yoshi’s

Eclectic band (“Bamoleo meets Bollywood”) performs at the stylish nightclub-restaurant. $26-$30.

8pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.com

Rebirth Brass Band @ Yoshi’s Oakland

Classic traditional New Orleans brass band performs funk and traditional music at the classy nightclubrestaurant $29. 7:30 & 9:30pm. Also Aug. 9, 8pm & 10pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 2389200. www.yoshis.com

Fri 9 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

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

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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.facebook.com/ReleaseSF

Sugar @ The Café

Fun club night with sexy gogo guys, drag acts and drink specials; 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sat monthly. Free guest list before 11pm. 841-5748. 9:30pm-2am. 2369 Market St. www.cafesf.com

Sat 10 Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon

Beer only $8 until you bust. 4pm-8pm. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.com

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland

Release, Fri. 9 Jestin C. Korsgaard

Alessio Romero @ Nob Hill Theatre

The hot muscled tattooed local Latin stud strips and goes all the way onstage and in your seat. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also August 10. Other strippers nightly, and before and after headliners. 729 Bush St. at Powell.

397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Hard @ Qbar

DJ Haute Toddy spins electro beats; cute gogo guys shake it. $3. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. 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

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

Chaos @ Beatbox

DJs Tristan Jaxx and guest Guy Scheiman spin dance tunes for a fun gay crowd. $5-$20. 10pm-4am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Club Gossip @ Cat Club

Mixed gay-friendly goth-electro-retro-ish club night; monthly (2nd Sat.). $8. 21+. 9pm-3am. 1190 Folsom St. www.sfcatclub.com

Missi Pyle @ Feinstein’s at the Nikko

Beautiful comic actress (The Artist, Galaxy Quest, Big Fish) performs Sexy as Hell, her concert of offbeat covers of classic American songs. $30-$50. $20 food/ drink minimum. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 3941111. www.hotelnikkosf.com

Outside Lands Music Festival @ Golden Gate Park

Sixth annual large-scale outdoor music festival, with dozens of bands and DJs, including headliners Paul McCartney, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, Vampire Weekend, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and many more. $45-$450 (full pass). Food and beverages on sale too.

Daily thru Aug 11. www.sfoutsidelands.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

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SoMa Country @ Beatbox

Sundance Saloon’s extra night of two-stepping and country western dancing. $8. Lessons 6pm. Dancing til 10pm. 314 11th St. www.sundancesaloon.org

Sun 11 Beer Bust @ SF Eagle

The classic leather bar is back, with the most popular Sunday day time event in town. 3pm-6pm (Also now open daily 11am-2am). 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Debauchery @ White Horse Tavern, Oakland

Third Sunday dance and cruise fun. No cover. 6551 Telegraph Ave. (510) 652-3820. whitehorsebar.com Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., Sat. 10

Cockblock @ Rickshaw Stop

Monthly lesbo-rific queer homo dance night. $5-$10.

21+. 10pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.com

Frolic @ The Stud

Monthly costume dance party (2nd Sat) for Furries and friends, with DJs Neonbunny and guests. Dance, you animals! $4 (with costume) $8 (without). 8pm2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison www.frolicparty.com

Galaxy Radio @ The Knockout

Outer space-themed dance party, with house, Italo and disco cosmos-themed mixes by DJs Lel Ephant, Smac, Emils, PlaZa and Holly B. No cover. 9pm-2am.

3223 Mission St. 550-6994.

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.

Jock @ Lookout

Weekly fundraiser for various local LGBT sports groups. $2 cover. Drink specials. 3pm-9pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

Rondi Charleston @ Yoshi’s

Acclaimed jazz vocalist performs with her All-Star Band at the stylish nightclub-restaurant. $20. 7pm.

1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.com

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

Mon 12 Comedy Returns @ El Rio

Will Durst, Shazia Mirza, Casey Ley, Nigel Arrison and Lisa Geduldig (also MC) perform stand-up at the Mission nightclub’s monthly laugh-fest. $7-$20. 21+.

8pm. 3158 Mission St. (800) 838-3006. www.ElRioSF.com

Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. @ Yoshi’s Oakland

Veteran pop-soul duo (seven Grammy Awards!) performs at the classy nightclub-restaurant. $29-$37.

7:30pm & 9:30pm. Also Aug. 11, 7pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com

Sadistic Saturdays @ SF Eagle

Michael Brandon and Terry Penn cohost the leather and kink night, with demos, gogo guys, a boot black and naughty fun. 2nd & 4th Saturdays. 10pm-1am.

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Page Hodel’s Jukebox, Thu. 15

Sing-along night with talented locals, and charming accompanist Joe Wicht (aka Trauma Flintstone). 9pm.

4 Valencia St. at Market.

Sacred Cocktails @ Twin Peaks

Dream Queens Revue @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge

Retro-classic drag show (2nd and 4th Wednesday) at the classic Tenderloin bar, No cover. 10pm. 133 Turk St. 441-2922. www.dreamqueensrevue.com

Weekly gathering for Christian and other faithful LGBTs, sponsored by Oasis, the GLBT Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of California. Upstairs, 7:308:30pm. Castro St. at Market. www.saintaidan.org

Jeanette Harris @ Yoshi’s Oakland

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Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio

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

Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey’s

Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. This week: Myles Weber. One-drink or menu item minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th.

431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com

Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre

Enjoy strip shows in the comfort of your skivvies, or less, with complimentary libations, at the weekly night. $20. 8pm-11pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 3976758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Soma Country @ Beatbox

Sundance Saloon’s monthly SoMa two-stepping dance night now takes place every Tuesday. $8. 8pm12am. Lessons 8pm. 314 11th St. at Folsom. www.sundancesaloon.org www.beatboxsf.com

Wed 14 Bi Social @ Café Flore

Bi-monthly meeting of bisexual folks and their friends. 7pm-10pm. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

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

David Ryan Harris @ Yoshi’s

Guitarist-singer-composer performs an intimate solo show at the stylish nightclub-restaurant. $18-$23.

8pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.com

Accomplished jazz saxophonist, pianist and composer performs with her band at the classy nightclub-restaurant. $19. 8pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland.

(510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com Women’s burlesque show performs each Wed & Fri. Karaoke follows. $5-$10. 7pm. 3158 Mission St. 2823325. www.elriosf.com

Sylvester Night @ Harvey’s, Midnight Sun

Bebe Sweetbriar hosts the weekly night of trivia quizzes and fun and prizes. Aug 14, a special Sylvester night with raffles and prizes. 8pm-1pm. 500 Castro St. 431-4278. www.harveyssf.com Followed by a Sylvester disco video party at The Midnight Sun, 9pm-12am.

4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

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Sundance Saloon @ Space 550

The popular country western LGBT dance night. $5.

6:30pm-10:30pm with lessons from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

Also Sundays 5pm-10:30pm with lessons from 5:307:15 pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. sundancesaloon.org

Fri 16 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

Darling Nikki @ Slate

DJs Durt, Dr. Sleep and Justin Credible play 80s, top 40, and popular indy tunes; gogo queers, drink specials and a photo booth (3rd Fridays). $5. 8pm-2am.

2925 16th St. ww.slate-sf.com Donna McKechnie, Fri. 16

Thu 15 80s Thursdays @ Cat Club

DJs and VJs take you back to the MTV era with music from the 1980s. $6. 9:30-2am. 1190 Folsom St. www.sfcatclub.com

Comedy Bodega @ Esta Noche

Marga Gomez hosts the weekly LGBT- and queerfriendly comedy night at the Mission club. This week, Pippi Lovestocking’s birthday show, with Ronn Vigh, Kelly Anneken, Anita Drieseberg. No cover one-drink min. 8pm. 3079 16th St. www.comedybodega.com

Elaine Elias @ Yoshi’s

Brazilian songstress and Multi-Grammy Award nominiee performs at the stylish nightclub-restaurant. $20-$25. 8pm & 10pm. Also Aug. 16. 8pm & 10pm.

1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.com

Donna McKechnie @ Feinstein’s at the Nikko

Broadway legend (A Chorus Line) performs her new cabaret act. $30-$55. $20 food/drink minimum. 8pm.

Also Aug. 17. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1111. www.hotelnikkosf.com

Dragon 2.0 @ Raven

Revamped monthly gay Asian dance party at the renovated club (formerly Club 8); tequila gogos and two floors of fun. Third Fridays. $5. 9pm-3am. 1151 Folsom St. at 7th. www.ravenbarsf.com

Galaxy Radio @ SF Underground

Disco, house, space funk and other grooves are spun

by DJs Smac, Lel Ephant, Emils, Holly Bun and other guests (3rd Fridays). 9pm-2am. 424 Haight St.

Hardbox @ Powerhouse

Gehno Aviance and Robin Simmons spin beats at the cruisy bar (3rd Fridays); gogo guys, free clothes check and capoiera demos. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.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

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+. 9pm2am. 314 11th St. at Folsom. www.BeatboxSF.com www.facebook.com/Jukeboxsf 22 BARHTAB • bartabsf.com • August 2013

Hardbox, Fri. 16 Rich Stadtmiller

Patti LaBelle @ Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa

The iconic singer performs her inspirational soul, R&B and pop hits and favorites, with the JC Smith Band. $79-$119. 8pm. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. (707) 546-3600. www.pattilabelle.com www.wellsfargocenterarts.org

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

Pulse @ Bench & Bar, Oakland

The East Bay monthly gogo guy dance night, presented by Elliot Live Events, moves to Oakland’s popular bar; 3rd Fridays. $10-$15. 9pm-3am. 510 17th St., Oakland. www.bench-and-bar.com

Steam @ Powerhouse

Sexy wet towel-snapping night at the cruisy bar. $5.

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

Sat 17 All-Male Burly-Q @ Mojo Theatre

Bubbles on Fire presents a saucy male burlesque show with a bit of drag, with MC Eva D’Luscious, Fou Fou Ha, Shakey Gibson, Will Longfellow and others. $10-$50. 7:30-10:30pm. 2940 16th St. #217. http://tickets.glittertix.com/events/BoFMaleRevue

Amy Schumer @ Castro Theatre

Popular stand-up comic, TV and film actress brings her act to the Castro; presented by SF Bear Pride. $32.50$40.50. 8pm. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com

Bearracuda @ Rickshaw Stop

The ursine party night celebrates its 7-year anniversary, with DJs Kam Shafaati frpm Melbourne and Steve Sherwood; also the official after-party for the Amy Schumer show (see above). $5-$10. 9pm-2am.

155 Fell St. www.bearracuda.com

Amy Schumer, Sat. 17

Beatpig @ Powerhouse

Juanita More spins saucy grooves and dudes cruise at the eclectic music, drag and kink night; each 3rd Saturday. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.beatpigsf.com www.powerhouse-sf.com

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge

Ten-year anniversary of the weekly mash-up dance night, with Smash-Up Derby, Hubba Hubba Revue, Glitterazz, Suppositori Spelling, Xavier Toscano, plus 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

Cherie Curry @ Red Devil Lounge

Former member of the groundbreaking band The Runaways performs classic hits and new music from her forthcoming album. $15-$18. 8pm. 1695 Polk St. www.reddevillounge.com

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Sun 18 Disco Daddy @ SF Eagle

DJ Bus Station John’s new post-beer bust tea dance at the famed (and nicely remodeled) leather bar. $5. 7pm12am. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Daytime Realness @ El Rio

Daytime party, fun hosted by Heklina, DJ Carnita (Hard French) and Stanley Frank (Viennetta Discotheque); performances by Jem Jehova, Jenna Talia, Qween, and Cassandra Cass; guest DJ’s Carrieondisco and Guy Ruben. $6-$8. 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com Estaire Godinez @ Yoshi’s Oakland Oakland-based vocalist and percussionist performs with her band at the classy nightclub-restaurant. $22.

7pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 2389200. www.yoshis.com Alex Newell at Help is on the Way, Mon. 19

Drag King Contest @ Space 550

Fudgie Frottage and Sister Roma cohost the annual wild drag king spectacle, show and contest, with dozens of performers and contestants. Proceeds benefit PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support). $20-$35. 10pm.

550 Barneveld Ave. www.sfdragkingcontest.com

Family Winemakers @ Fort Mason

23rd annual large-scale tasting event, with more than 200 California wineries, including an upscale lounge for pours of wines from $85-$150 a bottle. Admission $45-$100. 3pm-6pm. Also Aug. 18. Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd. www.sfconsumer13.eventbrite.com

Gameboi @ Rickshaw Stop

Asian pop, disco and dance music night with drink specials, gogo hotties and DJed tunes (3rd Sat) has moved to a new venue. $12. 9:30pm-2am. 133 Fell St. www.facebook.com/gameboisf

North Bay Pride Dance @ Sebastopol Senior Center

LGBT dance with DJ Dave Brown, proceeds benefit the Senior Center. $10. 6:30-10:30pm. 167 North High St., Sebastopol. (707) 829-2440.

Steely Dan @ America’s Cup Pavilion

Bestselling ‘70s rock-jazz-fusion band performs in concert. $35-$200. 8pm. Pier 27-29. steelydan.com

Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos @ Yoshi’s Oakland

Vibrant flamenco dance and music ensemble performs at the classy nightclub-restaurant. $24.

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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

Mon 19 Help is on the Way XIX @ Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

‘Broadway & Beyond’ is the theme of the starrstudded concert benefit for the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation, with Jim Bailey, Jason Brock, Carole Cook, Spencer Day, Maureen McGovern, Donna McKechnie, Alex Newell, Paula West, the SF Gay Men’s Chorus and more, plus, a reception, silent and live auction. $65-$150. 7:30pm. 3301 Lyon St. 273-1620. www.reaf.org

Monday Musicals @ The Edge

The renovated bar now shows fun musicals each week, with Broadway touring performers stopping by to sing, too. 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing.

18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Tue 20 Priscilla, Queen of the Desert @ Orpheum Theatre

Touring production of Stephan Elliot and Allan Scott’s Tony Award-winning hit musical (with more than 500 costumes!) based on the film, about a trio of drag queens touring the Australian Outback; the score incldues many disco classics. $45-$210. Tue-Fri 8pm.

Sat 2pm & 8pm. Sun 1pm & 6:30pm. Also Wed & Fri 2pm. Thru Aug 31. 1192 Market St. at 8th. (888) 7461799. www.shnsf.com

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Tue 20 Joan Marcus

Enjoy strip shows in the comfort of your skivvies, or less, with complimentary libations, and the weekly night. $20. 8pm-11pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 3976758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Sisters of Soul @ Yoshi’s Oakland

The Urban Diva Suite, a showcase of several Bay Area vocalists. $18. 8pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland.

(510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com

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Fri 23 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

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

Pink Friday @ The Mad Dog in the Fog Pink Friday, Fri. 23

Soma Country @ Beatbox

Sundance Saloon’s monthly SoMa two-stepping dance night now takes place every Tuesday. $8. 8pm12am. Lessons 8pm. 314 11th St. at Folsom. www.sundancesaloon.org www.beatboxsf.com

Trivia Night @ Hi Tops

Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar.

9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Wed 21 Booty Call @ Q Bar

Yo, bro; the Haight straight bar goes gay (and lesbianic!), now each 4th Friday. Gogo guys, pink drinks, no cover, Jell-O shots, and gay fun; DJ Getty spins tunes. 9pm-2am. 530 Haight St. 626-7279. www.facebook.com/MadDogPinkFriday

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.facebook.com/ReleaseSF

Sat 24 Block Party @ 20th St

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

Noise Pop and other groups present a music and food funfest, with several bands and booths.

12pm-6pm. 20th Street between Harrison and Bryant. www.noisepop.com http://do415.com/ event/2013/08/24/20th-street-block-party

Bottoms Up Bingo @ Hi Tops

Sadistic Saturdays @ SF Eagle

Play board games and win offbeat prizes at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Thu 22 Andrea McArdle @ Feinstein's at the Nikko

Broadway actress (the original Annie) performs 70s and Sunny, her unique vocal interpretations of 1970s classics songs, with biographical stories, too. $30-$55. $20 food/drink minimum. Also Aug 24. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1111. www.hotelnikkosf.com

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle

The weekly live rock shows have returned. Special Pride edition with Pepperspray and Nectar on the Dewly. 9pm-ish. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

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Michael Brandon and Terry Penn cohost the leather and kink night, with demos, gogo guys boot black and naughty fun. 2nd & 4th Saturdays. 10pm-1am.

(Also now open daily 11am-2am). 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Showgirls @ Castro Theatre

Peaches Christ presents the annual (consistently sold-out) hilarious screening of the campy film about Vegas strippers; with pre-show fun, including a “Goddess Spectacular,” free laps dances with any purchase of a large popcorn, and a Nomi-Malone look-alike contest. $22-$50 (VIP pre-show reception 6:30pm).

8pm. 429 Castro St. www.peacheschrist.com

Sun 25 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

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Peaches Christ’s Showgirls extravaganza, Sat. 24

Mon 26 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). 8pmclosing. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.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

Tue 27 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

Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey’s

Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. This week LA-based (and Roseanne writer) Betsy Salkind. One-drink or menu item minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com

Trivia Night @ Hi Tops

Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar.

9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Wed 28 Ben Sollee @ Yoshi's Oakland

Cellist-vocalist performs interesting hybrid original music (bluegrass, jazz, R&B) at the classy nightclubrestaurant. $19. 8pm. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com 28 BARHTAB • bartabsf.com • August 2013

Heart @ America’s Cup Pavilion

The ‘70s rock icons Ann and Nancy Wilson perform their hits. Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience opens. $35-$118. 7pm. Pier 27 & 29. www.ticketmaster.com

Thu 29 Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences

Themed event nights at the fascinating nature museum; plus food, cocktails and DJed dancing. This week, Fire & Ice, with Three Twins ice cream, sno-cones, lunar exhibits, music by Icee Hot; DJs Terrence Parker and others. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org

Comedy Bodega @ Esta Noche

Marga Gomez hosts the weekly LGBT- and queer-friendly comedy night at the Mission club. This week, LA headliner Betsy Salkind, Marga and special guests. No cover; onedrink min. 8pm. 3079 16th 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

Fri 30 Dancing Ghosts @ Cat Club

Darkwave Dance Party for our 3rd annual Sandman Ball! DJs Xander, Daniel Skellington, Tomas Diablo, and BatKat. $7 ($3 before 10). 21+. 9:30-2am. 1190 Folsom St. www.sfcatclub.com

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Epic, Colossus, Sanctuary @ Various Venues

Three-event annual Labor Day weekend circuit dance parties. $15-$50 (3-party pass). 10pm- Sept 1. www.guspresents.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

Jake Steel @ Nob Hill Theatre

The lanky porn hunk strips and goes all the way onstage. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also August 31. Other strippers nightly, and before and after headliners. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.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

Sat 31 Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon

Beer only $8 until you bust. 4pm-8pm. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.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

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

Olympus @ Mezzanine

New Labor Day weekend circuit dance party (produced by the WE Party crew) with DJs Chus+Ceballos, Shane Stiel & James Torres, and Alyson Calagna, with costumed gogos, plenty of visuals. $45-$55. 21+.

9pm-3am. 444 Jessie St. www.mezzaninesf.com

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ecided which one you want?” I said.

Four parade cowboys in sweat-stained fancy shirts reined in their horses. Wes and I were in Guerneville outside the Rainbow Cattle Company at 16220 Main Street. The Cattle Company was the new kid in town. An ex-L.A. cop and his partner opened it that summer of 1979.“Which one I want?” Wes said.

“Yeah, which buckaroo’s going to ride you tonight?” I said.

Wes blushed. I realized it was more sunburn than blush.

“You better cover that head,” I said.

“Got nothing to cover it,” he said.

I took off the Stetson I’d picked up in Wyoming and plunked it on Wes’ red skull. “That ought to help,” I said. “Here, get us a couple more beers.”

I handed Wes some bills and tied my blue hanky around my head. We both had new jarhead haircuts.

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rolled the brim of the Stetson a little to make it fit better. It looked hot on him. Gave him a little character, a little attitude.

The parade over, we stepped into the cool dark interior of the Rainbow Cattle Company. It was packed. Weathered barn-wood covered the walls, adorned with a few Western artifacts and beer advertising. Stools lined the long bar. A pool table stood on one side. Two gambling machines the ABC declared illegal faced the wall. A cigarette machine and jukebox completed the decor. I stepped into the head. The stool busted up by redneck rowdies had been replaced.

“Ready to rodeo?” I said.

“Let’s go.” Wes chugged his beer.

I drove Nelly Belle, my GMC pickup, down River Road to the sun-burnt rodeo grounds near Duncan Mills. Shirtless attendants signaled where to park.

Sometime between the barrel races and the bucking bronco contest Wes left for the field toilets at the far end of the grounds. He finally came back.

“I got a ride,” Wes said. He looked down at the dust. “Uh, I’ll see you back at the Lodge.”

We both worked at the Russian River Lodge.

“Uh, I might be late.” He looked out from under the now thoroughly re-shaped brim of my cow-

boy hat with a shy little grin. I knew the Stetson was his now.

“So,” I said, “I guess the hat worked.”

“Thanks,” Wes said. He started back toward the parking area where I saw a rusted van, its engine running, waiting by the exit.

After the last race was run, and the final prize awarded, I started back to my truck. I pulled the do-rag off my nearly shaved head and wiped the sweat from my face.

“Hey Slim,” I heard behind me, “What happened to your hair?”

I turned and saw a shirtless man with a black braid down his brown back running to catch up.

“How about a ride?” he said. I couldn’t place him.

“Where you headed?” I said.

“Wherever you want,” he said.

We reached my truck. “Hop in,” I said. He did.

I may have lost my Stetson that day, but the hottest man from Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Reservation was sitting next to me in my GMC pickup.

After thirty years the hottest cowboys and hunkiest bears still hangout at the Rainbow Cattle Company on Guerneville’s Main Street just up the road a piece at the Russian River. ✸ August 2013 • bartabsf.com • BARHTAB 31

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