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Strip-off The Politics of (Gogo) Dancing

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A gogo guy’s tip-stuffed G-string at Stripped at Qbar.

STRIP-OFF

The Politics of (Gogo) Dancing by Jim Provenzano

he rumors of a “gentleman’s nightclub” possibly opening at the former Diesel store (and former Hibernia Bank) at Castro and Market streets has put some people in the community in a tizzy, speculating just what the proposed new venue could, should –and shouldn’t– be. Whether or not this venue ever opens (speculatively to be run by the Randy Rooster, according to the group’s website: www.rr-sf.com), I decided to check out some other bars, theatres and clubs where a hot show of male beefcake is readily available, and in various levels of audience participation. Stripped, the monthly underwear dance night started by DJ Brian Maier, takes place each second Saturday at Qbar (456 Castro Street). Get there early, as it get packed. Down the street, patrons can strip down to their skivvies on some nights at 440, but Qbar includes gogo guys and dancing to tunes spun by the extracute Maier, who fortunately and frequently strips down to very little clothing himself. “We get a nice cross section of people,” said Maier. “People enjoy dancing in their underwear. We basically pack it every night. It’s been a lot of fun.” The bar’s first Saturdays Homo Erectus also enjoys a similar sexy ambiance. Maier admitted that the “very hot gogo boys” make “a hard time” for him to concentrate on his DJing, he said with a chuckle. “We typically get a whole bunch of guys giving performances throughout the night. They keep the crowd entertained.” Despite –or because of– its intimacy, Qbar transforms under Maier’s production. “We offer a lot of different types of gogos, we have full-on visuals,

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you can watch a streaming video and fit it into the music. Every month at closing, we have a hard time getting people to leave.” Maier, who occasionally gogo dances himself, understands the line between teasing and too much. “Drunk people will tip more, but the closer you get to riding that nudity line, grabbing a bit, that’s where it gets fuzzy.” But is that a cause for maintaining the statewide restrictions of alcohol and nudity? “I don’t know,” said Maier. “Are they afraid of full-on sex happening? In a city that prides itself on being open-minded, with every type of street fair,

Brian Maier (L to R), a pal, and Qbar co-owner John Bellemore at Stripped.

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it’s odd that we still cling to the idea that mixing alcohol and nudity is bad.” While the proposed Randy Rooster would allegedly be a full-service bar and restaurant with “revuetype burlesque” shows, and a philanthropic financial focus, it seems a lofty goal to balance. Maier said he’s skeptical the proposed venue will ever pan out. “They’re trying to make the whole community happy. It’ll never work if they treat the Castro as a destination theme park.”

Cocky Cockette One place where nudity is amusingly presented is at the Hypnodrome, where Tinsel Tarts in a Hot Coma, the wacky Cockettes revue revived by Thrillpeddlers, continues its extended run through July. Among the cast is the muscled tattooed performer Steven Satyricon, who can also be seen atop gogo stands at various nightclub events, whether pumped up at gay events, or glittered and glamorous in a see-through rhinestone-laden gown. Almost immediately after moving to San Francisco in 2002, Satyricon was drafted into being a dancer for the drag cover band Pepperspray. He

Steven Satyricon at the Easter celebrations in Dolores Park. Jeremy Breningstall

subsequently danced with the band when they opened for Cher and Scissor Sisters. Since then, he’s been an in-demand performer at shows where a little nudity is included, including Wilde Boys, Hot Greeks, and Pearls Over Shanghai, the Cockettes show that enjoyed a 22-month run. Satyricon envisions a club like the proposed Randy Rooster as a perfect fit. “I can’t imagine anything more appropriate; the flashy crazy gay nature of it. I imagine it as being something like the Cher film, Burlesque; a sort of supper club format. I feel like could be a vital idea if it were executed by the right people.” Asked about community concerns, Satyricon replied, “The idea of something that innocuous pushing the boundaries of good taste is absurd. Some of the Castro boys’ gogo-dancing is more scandalous than anything a new club could get away with. The mere concept is riling so many people.” Satyricon said the feather-ruffling comes down to sex, or sexuality. “Like it or not, ‘gay’ is frequently about gays having sex,” he said. “To try to sterilize that for straight people or tourists, or whomever you’re trying to pander to, is absurd.” While he half-jokes that “I’m never one to turn down a bold proposition,” he did question the potential problem of bachelorette parties. The idea of screaming women hooting for a bit of male buttcheek seems to be the most annoying prospect for some. Like the (now closed) Lime bar, which had multiple complaints of what Satyricon called “gay zoo tourism,” male burlesque shows could attract such patrons. “These are women who are not of our community, who think, ‘Let’s go party with the gays!’” said

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Qbar, Qfun As a co-owner of Qbar, John Bellemore has seen success by providing a more active series of dance and party nights. “Done right, the notion of a male strip club could be healthy, especially for people who come from other towns who don’t have that kind of thing. The more people, the better it is for business.” But as a business owner, Bellemore doesn’t support that specific space being converted to a club. “With the very tight restrictions, with licensing and zoning, it may not be an appropriate location.” Bellemore and his fellow investors have revived several Castro bars, including The Edge and The Midnight Sun. “When we started buying the bars, we had to go through the proper channels,” he said. He envisions something more organized and local as being a possibility. But having gogo dancers or burlesque performers as the main focus might not work, he said. While certainly the young dancers at Qbar events are entertaining, they are only part of the full evening. “It’s not the forefront of why you’re going.” Full-frontal nudity will never happen, because of what Bellemore cited as “that curious mix of California blue and red politics. If there was some way to make this happen, someone would have done it already.”

A leather gogo guy at The Edge bar. Rich Stadmiller

Satyricon. “A part of me says ‘Great! Welcome!’ But on the other hand, there tends to be a lack of respect for the world they’re stepping into.” Having been groped a few times as a dancer, Satyricon said, “There’s a very tangible difference between being a dancer in a club or bar than being a performer. It’s understood that unless the performer approaches you, don’t touch him.” But at a club, “alcohol makes people think they can touch you, you’re part of the furniture,” he said. But given a bit of a theatrical distance, could such a concept work? “You can have pole dancing and still have it be classy,” he said, “sometimes bawdy, or even tasteless, but classy; fun in a way that elevates the sexuality, in a way that makes it artistic and selfaware.” Having moved to San Francisco from Atlanta, where clubs like Swinging Richard’s feature fully nude dancers, Satyricon said a balance could be found. “There are a lot of regulations about what kind of flesh can be displayed,” he said. “I personally feel like, given that structure, if I as a patron were going to a club knowing there were meals served, that doesn’t compute to me. I don’t feel like being aroused while I’m eating a salad!” Boy, Oh Boys The balance between the erotic and performative is maintained with style by SF Boylesque performers. Now in their seventh year, SF Boylesquers are not only pioneers in the male burlesque phenomenon. They’re also creating and showcasing new 6 BARHTAB • bartabsf.com • July 2013

work regularly. Maximus Ziegler Barnaby-Krause, a cocreator of the ensemble, states one of the standard rules of burlesque up front, “It’s bad business to give away penis.” As appropriate such a troupe could be for a potential employer, their plans seem to remain vague. “One-Eyed Jacks in Los Angeles tried to do a similar event space, but it was dead within six months,” warned Barnaby-Krause. “The one thing that makes me nervous about the arrival of [Randy Rooster] is that nobody that I have spoken to within the burlesque/boylesque communities was aware of their intentions until the press release was issued,” he said. “Furthermore, none of the contacts that we have made with them has resulted in a conversation.” Along with the licensing and other hurdles such a business would face, like others, Barnaby-Krause sees this as a wider philosophical conundrum for the community. “It seems like a fear of the unknown,” he said. “The Castro has become a global icon over the past decades. For many throughout the world, it represents freedom to actualize our true self; freedom from oppression, freedom from judgment, freedom of expression, sexual freedom, freedom of liberation.” And yet, the place itself, with new restrictions of all kinds, gave him pause. “Some of the negative comments that I’ve heard in response to the possibility of the arrival of [such a venue] have focused around questions of taste, of judgment, of sexuality,” he said. “It’s as if, at some point, the gay liberation movement has made concessions over what they will sacrifice, in exchange for mainstream acceptance.” Yet, he said, “Embracing an upscale gentlemen’s club is a fine step in reclaiming our sexuality, and a much-needed step in welcoming our gay-liberation movement into middle age. By welcoming the Rusty Rooster into our community, holding them to be a good neighbor, they may eventually grow to be a pillar in our community. Who knows? Maybe SF Boylesque performing.

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one day they will be know as the crown jewel in the tiara that is the Castro.” Fuller Monty For those who want a bit, or in some cases, a lot more, in terms of a jewel show, the historic Nob Hill Theatre has been providing patrons with fully nude male performances for decades. What the male strip shows may lack in subtlety, they compensate with a full and often interactive show. Gary Luce, manager of The Nob Hill Theatre, takes pride in being one of few such gay-owned strip joints in America, if not the world. As for a less sexual venue for ‘male burlesque,’ Luce said he’s curious and hopeful. “If they did it right, they wouldn’t have to worry, but it would need a heck of a lot of money they’d have to put into it. I wish them luck, but it’s gonna take a lot of effort.” And since the Nob Hill is not only in a different neighborhood, but a different form of male entertainment, Luce said he doesn’t see such a venue as competition. And he doesn’t see his talent crossing over. With their recent addition of name porn performers on the bill, some of the weekend acts include live sex duo shows. July’s performers include Rafael Alencar (July 12 & 13) and Derek Parker and Shane Frost for Dore Alley Weekend (July 26 & 27). The performers, who work the audience while naked, set their own boundaries as to how intimate a patron with a handful of cash tips can go. And yes, the venerable strip joint has been occasionally invaded by all-female bachelorette parties, but Luce deftly manages their presence. With a stripper pole in the back lounge area, performers dance and gyrate almost but not fully nude, making for a sexy time. “That’s where we kind of ‘contain’ the bachelorette parties,” said Luce, who admitted that the gals sometimes get rowdy, although they make up a very small portion of his patrons. “It’s mostly alcohol-related,” he said of their drinking beforehand elsewhere. “They’re looking for Magic Mike or Thunder From Down Under (the Australian Chippendales-style revue). We tell them, ‘It’s not a review; it’s a solo performer.’ For the most part it works out. There are some guys who like to perform in front of women, so they do well with tips.” Mostly, the regular and guest-star performers are the draw, for men. Yet, Luce said he would be interested to see a club open with a balance, like one of the straight North Beach strip clubs that offer food, drinks, and female pole dancers.

Race Cooper heats up The Nob Hill Theatre.

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And despite being in a highly residential area, the Nob Hill Theatre remains a good neighbor. “Ours just happened to survive in this neighborhood,” said Luce. “Would the Castro be the wrong place to introduce a strip club? If the neighbors don’t endorse it, it’s not gonna work.” ✸

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Sacred Cocktails @ Twin Peaks

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

Tue 2 13 Licks @ Q Bar

Weekly women’s night at the stylish intimate bar. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.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

Smarty Pants Trivia @ Stray Bar

Kitty Tapata hosts the game show fun with popcorn and prizes at the dog-friendly gay/straight bar in Bernal Heights. Tuesdays, 8pm. 309 Cortland. www.straybarsf.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 3 Booty Call @ Q Bar Runway Couturier, Wed 3

Mon 1 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

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 popular Castro bar shows fun musicals each week. 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni’s

Sing-along night with talented locals, and charming accompanist Joe Wicht (aka Trauma Flintstone). 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com 8 BARHTAB • bartabsf.com • July 2013

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

Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio

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

Rookie Night @ Nob Hill Theatre

See amateurs strip and show off. Compete for a chance to win $200. Sign-up 8pm. Show 9pm. $20. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Runway Couturier @ Crocker Galleria

Fashion show of local designers’ clothing lines. Free, but limited tickets. Champagne reception 5:30pm, show 6:15pm. 50 Post St. at Montgomery. www.runwaycouturier.com

Trivia Night @ Harvey’s

Bebe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly night of trivia quizzes and fun and prizes; no cover. 8pm-1pm. 500 Castro St. 431-4278. www.harveyssf.com

Way Back @ Midnight Sun

Weekly screenings of vintage music videos, and retro drink prices. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Thu 4 Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose

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

Latin Night @ The Café

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

Sing! A Star-Spangled Celebration, Thu 4

Sing! A Star-Spangled Celebration @ The Starlight Room

Pianist G. Scott Lacy with special guest star Jessica Fisher, Wesla Whitfield, Kerry McGinnis and others (July 11: Darlene Popovic, Alicia Teeter and Leanne Borghesi), celebrates July 4, at the nightlcub with a panoramic view! $45-$65. 8pm. Pre-show dinner seating available from 6:30pm. Also July 5 & 6. Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com

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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

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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.famsf.org

Happy Friday @ Midnight Sun

Open during renovations, the popular video bar ends each week with gogo guys (starting at 9pm) and drink specials. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Hard @ Qbar

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

HYSL @ The Lookout

Shots, drinks and DJed fun with the adorable David and Trevor. $2. 10pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland Jason Hoover at Cabaret Showcase Showdown, Sun 7

The Monster Show @ The Edge

Cookie Dough’s weekly drag show with gogo guys. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle

The weekly live rock shows have returned. 9pm-ish. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge

Eight bars, more dance floors, and a smoking lounge; the largest gay Latin dance night in the Bay Area. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm. Dancing 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com

Picante @ Esta Noche

Weekly show with drag queens and the Picante Boys; hosted by Lulu Ramirez; DJ Marco. 9pm-2am. 3079 16th St. 841-5748. www.jceventssf.com

Release @ Club OMG

Bebe Sweetbriar hosts a new weekly event at the intimate mid-Market club; Top 40 remixes, giveaways, gogos. $5. 11pm-2am. 43 Sixth St. www.clubomgsf.com

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

Roller Disco @ Women’s Building

Underwear Party @ Powerhouse

Some Thing @ The Stud

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 5 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 10 BARHTAB • bartabsf.com • July 2013

SF Indiefest’s annual party’s now monthly. Roll on and groove it; costumes encouraged. $10. 8pm-12am. 21+. 3543 18th St. www.SFindie.com Mica Sigourney and pals’ weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Sat 6 Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge

Weekly mash-up dance night, with resident DJs Adrian & Mysterious D. No matter the theme, a mixed fun good time’s assured. $8-$15. 9pm-3am. 21+. 375 11th st. at Harrison. www.BootieSF.com www.DNAlounge.com

Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon

Brunch @ Hi Tops

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland

Jock @ Lookout

Beer only $8 until you bust. 4pm-8pm. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.hitws.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 Bryan Reyes spin dance tunes for a fun gay crowd. $5-$20. 10pm-4am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Go Bang @ The Stud

Enjoy crunchy sandwiches and mimosas, among other menu items, at the popular new sports bar. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com Weekly fundraiser for various local LGBT sports groups. $2 cover. Drink specials. 3pm-9pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.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

Sergio Fedasz’ 1st-Saturdays retro-fun dance party this month features guest DJs Tim Zawada and Chris Orr, a vogue show with The A, and resident DJ Steve Fabus’ birthday. Free/$7. 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.facebook.com/GoBANGSF

Sunday’s a Drag @ Starlight Room

Homo Erectus @ Qbar

Swagger Like Us @ El Rio

Rauncy, 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

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 Queer hip hop dance party, with performances by Vogue and Tone, DJ sets by davO of Double Duchess, Lemz, and more. $5-$8. 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.ElRioSF.com

Witty lesbian comic takes her show to the river resort. $10. 9pm. 16390 4th St., Guenreville. (707) 869-8399. www.ther3hotel.com www.margagomez.com

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

Sun 7 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

Cabaret Showcase Showdown @ Martuni’s

Season Four of the cabaret singing competition continues, this month with Best Showtunes, guestjudged by New Conservatory Theatre’s Ed Decker and Ray of Light Theatre’s Jason Hoover, with guest pianist Lynden Bair. $7. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. 241-0205.

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Marga Gomez @ 3R, Guerneville

Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose

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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

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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

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

Smarty Pants Trivia @ Stray Bar

Monday Musicals at The Edge, Mon 8 Rich Stadtmiller

Mon 8 Comedy Returns @ El Rio

Sammy Obeid, Eve Meyer, Johan Miranda, Kate Willett and Lisa Geduldig perform stand-up. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. (800) 838-3006. www.elriosf.com

Karaoke @ The Lookout

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

Monday Musicals @ The Edge

Kitty Tapata hosts the game show fun with popcorn and prizes at the dog-friendly gay/straight bar in Bernal Heights. Tuesdays, 8pm. 309 Cortland. www.straybarsf.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

Trivia Night @ Hi Tops

Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Wed 10 Booty Call @ Q Bar

The renovated bar shows fun musicals each week. 9pm show; open til 2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

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

Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni’s

Bottoms Up Bingo @ Hi Tops

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

Sacred Cocktails @ Twin Peaks

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

Tue 9 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 12 BARHTAB • bartabsf.com • July 2013

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

Dream Queens Revue @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge

Retro-classic drag show (2nd and 4th Wednesday) at the classic Tenderloin bar, featuring Collette Ashton, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Davida Ashton and Joie de Vivre. No cover. 10pm. 133 Turk St. 441-2922. www.dreamqueensrevue.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

Happy Hollows @ CafĂŠ DuNord

LA garage band performs music from their two albums. Nightmare Air headlines, The Broadheds open. $10-$12. 9pm. 21+. 2170 Market St. www.cafedunord.com

Way Back @ Midnight Sun

Weekly screenings of vintage music videos, and retro drink prices. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com Happy Hollows, Wed 10

Thu 11 LGBT laughfest in the Mission bar, this week with Marga Gomez, Ngaio Bealum, and others. 8pm9:30pm. 3079 16th St. at Mission. 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

The Monster Show @ The Edge

Cookie Doughâ€™s weekly drag show with gogo guys. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences

New themed event nights at the fascinating new nature museum; plus food, cocktails and DJed dancing. $10-$12. 6pm-10pm, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org

Sing! A Star-Spangled Celebration @ The Starlight Room

Pianist G. Scott Lacy with special guest stars Darlene Popovic, Alicia Teeter and Leanne Borghesi, at the nightlcub with a panoramic view. $45-$65. 8pm. Pre-show dinner seating available from 6:30pm. Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com

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Comedy Bodega @ Esta Noche

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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

In the Moment @ Harvey Milk Photo Studio

Opening reception for the group exhibit of locallyshot photos includes DJed music, a photo booth and fun. 6pm-9pm. Exhibit thru Sept. 6. 50 Scott St. 5549522. www.HarveyMilkPhotoCenter.org

Molly Ringwald @ The Starlight Room

The actress and author returns with her stylish cabaret act at the nightlcub with a panoramic view. $45$65. 8pm. Pre-show dinner seating available from 6:30pm. Also July 12 & 13. Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell St. 857-1896. www.societycabaret.com

Nicole Henry @ Feinstein’s at the Nikko Molly Ringwald, Fri 12

Underwear Party @ Powerhouse

The “pop-soul superwoman” performs heartfelt takes on iconic pop hits of the 1970s. $30-$55. ($20 food/ beverage credit included). 8pm. Also July 13, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1111. www.hotelnikkosf.com

Picante @ Esta Noche

VIP @ Club 21, Oakland

The extra-hung, extra-friendly Brazilian porn star performs his solo show. $20. 8pm & 10pm. Also July 13. Other strippers nightly, and before and after headliners. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

New night, with hip-hop, Top 40, and sexy Latin music; gogo dancers, appetizers, and special guests. No cover before 11pm and just $5 afterward. Dancing 9pm-3am. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com

Fri 12 Bad Girl Cocktail Hour @ The Lexington Club

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

Rafael Alencar @ Nob Hill Theatre

Release @ Club OMG

Bebe Sweetbriar hosts a new weekly event at the intimate mid-Market club; Top 40 remixes, giveaways, gogos. $5. 11pm-2am. 43 Sixth St. www.clubomgsf.com

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

Hard @ Qbar

DJ Haute Toddy spins electro beats; cute gogo guys shake it. $3. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com 14 BARHTAB • bartabsf.com • July 2013

Nicole Henry, Fri 12

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

Todd Rundgren @ The Fillmore

Veteran alt. rocker performs with his band. $35. 8pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. www.theFillmore.com

Sat 13 Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon

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

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge

Weekly mash-up dance night, with resident DJs Adrian & Mysterious D. No matter the theme, a mixed fun good time’s assured. $8-$15. 9pm-3am. 21+. 375 11th st. at Harrison. www.BootieSF.com

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland

Rafael Alencar, Fri 12

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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

Love Will Fix It @ Hot Spot

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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.

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

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 14 Beer Bust @ SF Eagle Michael Brandon and Jorge Vieto, Jr. at Sadistic Saturdays, Sat 13 Rich Stadtmiller

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

Club Gossip @ Cat Club

Brunch @ Hi Tops

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

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

Club Rimshot @ Bench and Bar, Oakland

Debauchery @ White Horse Tavern, Oakland

Cockblock @ Rickshaw Stop

Monthly lesbo-rific queer homo dance night. $5-$10. 21+. 10pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.com

The Craft @ Castro Theatre

Peaches Christ MCs another wild film fun night, with a screening of the teen witchcraft flick, The Craft, and a live drag stage show and costume contest with Sharon Needles, Alaska Thunderf*ck & Honey Mahogany. $25-$75. 3pm & 8pm. 429 Castro St. www.peacheschrist.com

Third Sunday dance and cruise fun. No cover. 6551 Telegraph Ave. (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com

Jock @ Lookout

Weekly fundraiser for various local LGBT sports groups. $2 cover. Drink specials. 3pm-9pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com Page 20

Evolution @ Beatbox

Dance night with DJs alex Cohen, Joshua D, and a performance by Kwanza Jones. $10-$15. 10pm-4am. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.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 18 BARHTAB • bartabsf.com • July 2013

The Craft, Sat 13

Weekly hip hop and R&B night. $8-$15. 9pm to 4am. 510 17th St. www.bench-and-bar.com

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Block Party @ Midnight Sun

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Weekly screenings of music videos, concert footage, interviews and more, of popular pop stars. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.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

Sea of Bees, Brass Bed @ The Rickshaw Stop

Talented pop rock bands perform music from their new CDs. Also, Garrett Pierce. $10. 8pm. Alla ges. 133 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.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 The B-52s, Mon 15

Trivia Night @ Hi Tops Joseph Cultice

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. Free admission. $5. 5pm-10:30pm with lessons from 5:30-7:15 pm. Also Thursdays. 550 Barneveld Ave., and Tuesdays at Beatbox, $6. 6:30-11pm. 314 11th St. www.sundancesaloon.org

Sunday’s a Drag @ Starlight Room

Donna Sachet hosts the weekly fabulous brunch and drag show. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 395-8595. www.harrydenton.com

Mon 15 The B-52s @ The Fillmore

The greatest New Wave rock band ever is still kickin’! Rock lobsters on Planet Claire. $50. 8pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. www.theFillmore.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

Sing-along night with talented locals, and charming accompanist Joe Wicht (aka Trauma Flintstone). 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com 20 BARHTAB • bartabsf.com • July 2013

Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Wed 17 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

Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio

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

Trivia Night @ Harvey’s

Bebe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly night of trivia quizzes and fun and prizes; no cover. 8pm-1pm. 500 Castro St. 431-4278. www.harveyssf.com

Way Back @ Midnight Sun

Weekly screenings of vintage music videos, and retro drink prices. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Thu 18 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

Shirts Off @ Hole in the Wall Saloon

$1 off any drink if ya doff yer shirt. 8pm-2am. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.holeinthewallsaloon.com

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle

The weekly live rock shows have returned. 9pm-ish. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge

Retro tunes and fun crowd, each Thursday; DJ Bus Station John plays records. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Underwear Party @ Powerhouse

Comedy Bodega @ Esta Noche

Comedy fun at the Mission bar. 8pm-9:30pm. 3079 16th St. at Mission. www.comedybodega.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

Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose

Weekly event, with Latin music, half-off locker fees and Latin men, at the South Bay private men’s bath house. $8-$39. Reg hours 24/7. 18+. 1010 The Alameda. (408) 275-1215. www.thewatergarden.com

Gym Class @ Hi Tops

Enjoy cheap/free whiskey shots from jock-strapped hotties and sexy sports videos at the popular new sports bar. 10pm-2am. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

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

Fri 19 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 Page 22

Cookie Dough @ The Monster Show, Thu 18

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

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

Dave Koz & Friends @ Montalvo Garden Theatre

The openly gay smooth jazz saxophonist performs with his band and special guests on his Summer Horns Tour. $40-$125. 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. www.ticketmaster.com

Friday Nights @ De Young Museum

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Steam @ Powerhouse

Sexy wet towel-snapping night at the cruisy bar. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.com

Trannyshack @ DNA Lounge

Heklina and her crew of drag queens (Bea Dazzler, Miss Rahni, Holy McGrail, Roxy-Cotten Candy, Raya Light, Qween, Mahlae Balenciaga, Bay Area Flash Mob) perform a Michael vs. Janet Jackson tribute show., with special guest Jinkx Monsoon (RuPaul’s Drag Race winner), whom you can meet fat 9pm for a mere $10 more! $15-$25. 9pm-3am. Show at 11pm. 375 11th St. www.dnalounge.com

Sat 20 Dave Koz, Fri 19

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.

Happy Friday @ Midnight Sun

Open during renovations, the popular video bar ends each week with gogo guys (starting at 9pm) and drink specials. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Hard @ Qbar

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

Hardbox @ Powerhouse

Gehno Aviance and Robin Simmons spin beats at the cruisy bar (3rd Fridays); gogo guys, free clothes check and capoiera demos. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.com

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

La Bota Loca @ Club 21, Oakland

Cockblock @ Rickshaw Stop

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

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

Release @ Club OMG

Bebe Sweetbriar hosts a new weekly event at the intimate mid-Market club; Top 40 remixes, giveaways, gogos. $5. 11pm-2am. 43 Sixth St. www.clubomgsf.com 22 BARHTAB • bartabsf.com • July 2013

Jinkx Monsoon at Trannyshack, Fri 19

Sun 21 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

Jock @ Lookout

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

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550

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Gameboi, Sat 20 c. Gameboi SF

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

Cock and Bull Mondays @ Hole in the Wall Saloon

Sacred Cocktails @ Twin Peaks

Monday Musicals @ The Edge

Tue 23

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 The renovated bar 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

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

13 Licks @ Q Bar

Weekly women’s night at the stylish intimate bar. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com

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The popular country western LGBT dance night celebrates a decade and a half of fun foot-stomping two-stepping and line-dancing. Re-opening with a new dance floor! Free admission. $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

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Dream Queens Revue @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge

Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio

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

Way Back @ Midnight Sun

Weekly screenings of vintage music videos, and retro drink prices. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Thu 25 Courtney Love, Thu 25

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

Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre

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

Peter Murphy @ The Fillmore

The goth rock singer celebrates 35 years of Bauhaus. $28-$40. 8pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. www.theFillmore.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 24 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

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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

Circle Jerk @ Nob Hill Theatre

Have a wank with stripper/porn dude Derek Parker. $20. 9pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www. thenobhilltheatre.com

Courtney Love @ The Independent

The royal widow of grunge performs live, apparently without her band Hole, nor an opening act; should be interesting! $45. 8pm. 628 Divisadero. 771-1421. www.theindependentsf.com

Emily Bergl @ Feinstein’s at the Nikko

Entertaining “nouveau cabaret” singer performs classics and pop faves (Cole Porter, Tracy Chapman). $30-$55. ($20 food/beverage credit included). 8pm. Also July 26, 8pm & July 27, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1111. www.hotelnikkosf.com

Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose

Weekly event, with Latin music, half-off locker fees and Latin men, at the South Bay private men’s bath house. $8-$39. Reg hours 24/7. 18+. 1010 The Alameda. (408) 275-1215. www.thewatergarden.com

Gym Class @ Hi Tops

Enjoy cheap/free whiskey shots from jock-strapped hotties and sexy sports videos at the popular new sports bar. 10pm-2am. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Latin Night @ The Café

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

Emily Bergl, Thu 25

The Monster Show @ The Edge

Cookie Dough’s weekly drag show with gogo guys. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www. edgesf.com

Shirts Off @ Hole in the Wall Saloon

$1 off any drink if ya doff yer shirt. 8pm-2am. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.holeinthewallsaloon.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge

Retro tunes and fun crowd, each Thursday; DJ Bus Station John plays records. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Underwear Party @ Powerhouse

Fri 26 Derek Parker, Shane Frost @ Nob Hill Theatre

The two porn studs perform together for Dore Alley Weekend. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also July 27. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Happy Friday @ Midnight Sun

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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

Pink Friday @ The Mad Dog in the Fog

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Yo, bro; the Haight straight bar goes gay, 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

~from page 25

Sat 27 Bay of Pigs @ Factory

Folsoms Street Events’ annual big kink circuit dance party, timed with the next day’s Up Your Alley Street Fair. DJs Frank Wild and Eddie Martinez spin grooves; bring kink gear to change into, enjoy fetishy shows, play space, dancing and mucho macho cruising. $30. 21+. 10pm4am. 525 Harrison St. www.folsomstreetevents.org

Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon

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

Sadistic Saturdays @ SF Eagle

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

Derek Parker, Fri 26

Hard @ Qbar

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

Picante @ Esta Noche

Sun 28 Beer Bust @ SF Eagle

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

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

Bay of Pigs, Sat 27 TK

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Up Your Alley, Sun 28 Rich Stadtmiller

Up Your Alley Fair @ Folsom St. @ Dore

The annual mini-Folsom Street Fair offers beer and beverage booths, DJed music and outdoor kink galore. Dress up in your leather/kink gear and enjoy the parade of people. Donations at the gate. 11am-6pm. Folsom street, 9th to 11th and Dore. www.folsomstreetevents.org

Judy Garland: Behind the Wig @ Boxcar Theatre

Connie Champagne celebrates the 10-month anniversary of the hit local production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch with a special Judy-fied version of the behind-the-scenes show that the multiple cast members perform. $20 7pm. 505 Natoma St. 967-2227. www.boxcartheatre.org

Play @ Mezzanine

Annual post-Up Your Alley T-dance event, with a â€˜Black Partyâ€™ kinky/leather dress code, DJ Russ Rich. $26-$46. 5pm-12am. 444 Jesse St. www.playTdance.com

Salsa Sundays @ El Rio

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Salsa dancing for LGBT folks and friends, with live merengue and cumbia bands; tapas and donations that support local causes. 2nd & 4th Sundays. 3pm8pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

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Connie Champagne’s Judy Garland: Behind the Wig, Sun 28

So You Think You Can Drag? @ Club 1220, Walnut Creek

Holotta Tymes hosts a wacky amateur drag contest at the fun East Bay club; prizes from $25-$100. 8pm. $5. 1220 Pine St., Walnut Creek. (925) 938-4550. www.Club1220.com

Mon 29 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

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 popular Castro bar shows fun musicals each week. 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni’s

Sing-along night with talented locals, and charming accompanist Joe Wicht (aka Trauma Flintstone). 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com 28 BARHTAB • bartabsf.com • July 2013

Sacred Cocktails @ Twin Peaks

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

Tue 30 13 Licks @ Q Bar

Weekly women’s night at the stylish intimate bar. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com

Block Party @ Midnight Sun

Weekly screenings of music videos, concert footage, interviews and more, of popular pop stars. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

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

Smarty Pants Trivia @ Stray Bar

Kitty Tapata hosts the game show fun with popcorn and prizes at the dog-friendly gay/straight bar in Bernal Heights. Tuesdays, 8pm. 309 Cortland. www.straybarsf.com

Booty Call @ Q Bar, Wed 31

Trivia Night @ Hi Tops

Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar. 9pm. 2247 Market St. 551-2500. www.HiTopsSF.com

Wed 31 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

Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio

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

Trivia Night @ Harvey’s

Bebe Sweetbriar hosts a weekly night of trivia quizzes and fun and prizes; no cover. 8pm-1pm. 500 Castro St. 431-4278. www.harveyssf.com

Way Back @ Midnight Sun

Weekly screenings of vintage music videos, and retro drink prices. 9pm-2am. 4067 18th St. 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

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Ferry Building. It was straight. We made our way through the crowd of locals, tourists, and sailH ors to Sinbad’s outdoor sundeck and sat at uncleared tables. We ordered seafood baskets and beer. Three sailors in Cracker Jack blues followed the waiter to a table nearby. Trying not to stare at their thirteen crotch-buttons, I gazed instead at the Gathering of Eagles Regatta tacking across the Bay. “Look! Seafood!” someone from the Embarcadero crowd yelled. Four Castro clones in alligator polo shirts headed our way. Beer pitchers and overflowing ashtrays soon filled the tables. More sailors on shore leave joined the crowd, as did men from Folsom and Castro. The sundeck soon hosted an all-male crowd. Some wandered off for celebrations at the Presidio, the Polk Gulch Art Fair, or a quickly rented room in the Tenderloin. Others joined friends on Sinbad’s sundeck. Tables were moved and shared until it seemed one large crowd. There was a steady, constant line for the head. Perfect weather. No fog. I stayed all afternoon. By dusk my face was flushed from sun, bay, and beer. During a hushed moment someone called out, “When do the fireworks start?” It was after nine. Thunder. High in the sky to story and photos by Jim Stewart the south, a few foggy bursts of pink gauze above Candlestick Park. Nothing. A burst of white lit the hat one must have spent last night at the sky across the bay by Berkeley. Then four bright baths,” Bill Essex said. He nodded at a green star-bursts lit Treasure Island. A dimmer display fell to earth north on Angel Island. All was handsome but tired-looking navy officer. “I’d remember him if he’d been at the Slot,” visible from tables on Sinbad’s sundeck. Then it happened. The roar of thunder as fireJack Fritscher said. Jack sported a newly shaved works erupted above Alcatraz in high-stepping head. It was Sunday, July 4, 1976. The City was cel- marches across the sky. White lightning shot into the night, then burst and ebrating a twin bicentenslowly fell in showers of nial; the American RevoSailors were in electric red and yellow, lution and the Spanish founding of the Presidio town! We mean- green and blue. Berkeley And Angel Island! and Mission Dolores. dered the Embarcadero, again. Alcatraz! Big balls of fire Our group spent the shot up and exploded morning touring the USS loading our cameras above the Treasure Island Coral Sea, “San Francis- with “seafood” until Naval Base. They came co’s Own” aircraft carrier bigger and faster until the docked at Pier 27. The lunchtime. entire sky was lit. “Ohs” USS Halsey and USS Niand “ahs” were heard agara Falls were docked at nearby piers. Sailors were in town! We me- from civilians and sailors alike. Then in a staccato andered the Embarcadero, loading our cameras climax it was over. On Alcatraz alone, more than 500 shells and with “seafood” until lunchtime. “There’s Sinbad’s,” David Wycoff said. Sin- rockets – some 12-inchers – were fired off. The bad’s Pier 2 Restaurant was just south of the crowd on the sundeck wahoo-ed, whistled,

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Sailors on the Embarcadero, July 1976.

stamped their feet, and applauded while cannon fire, sirens, and bells sounded across the Bay. Slowly bellbottoms, leather-chaps, and Levis left together in pairs or threesomes, sometimes fours. Although Sinbadâ€™s Pier 2 Restaurant was

straight, on Bicentennial Fourth of July, 1976, it hosted a critical mass of gays and sailors, not mutually exclusive. The sundeck is now a glass terrace room with an upscale menu, white tablecloths, and the same great view. âœ¸