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Photo: Dar Cui; courtesy of Eden Pride Events.

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Amanda Zahara, Eden Gogo gal in 2012 courtesy of Eden Pride Events Photographer Dar Cui

EDEN’S GARDEN

Women’s Events Pride-wide

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his year’s Pride events enjoy the fourth incarnation of the multi-event Eden in the Bay production team. With pop stars, ‘celesbian’ chefs and dance parties each day and night of the weekend, women’s events in San Francisco have taken a step up.

Christine De La Rosa (aka Miz Chris) noted the growth of the events she’s organized three previous Pride weekends.

“Our first year we had about 2,500 women for evening events,” said De La Rosa. “The second year, that more than doubled. This year, we expect a lot more women, so we’re offering a variety of different events.”

Not that wild grooving dance parties aren’t popular. “But we learned not everyone wants to go out late,” she said. “So we added comedy shows and food events. For people who want variety, we have that, too.”

But the most popular events remain the dance parties. And according to De La Rosa, “These girls are crazy. We sell out of bottle service every year, in advance. People have offered me extra money to let them in, but we can’t.”

Previous events have been held at Supperclub, The Factory and other local nightclubs. “Any event we had, in the past two years, we sell out. We have to turn people away at the venue.”

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To adjust to the growing demand for Eden events, the (comparatively) smaller Supperclub will be used Thursday night, June 27. The more intimate ambiance will serve as more of a warmup, De La Rosa said, “because some people have to work on Friday.”

Friday June 28, at The Factory will attract more than 2000 women, and the Saturday night event at warehouse club Mezzanine is “almost always a sell out.”

The events draw a “surprisingly younger crowd,” said De La Rosa. “We have a large local scene, but it’s also become a large national event, with people coming from all over the world to San Francisco, and a lot of people who don’t have this anywhere else.”

While many women tourists now know of the Eden events, when De La Rosa was visiting only half a dozen years ago, she said, “I didn’t know where the party was.” That inspired her to create one. “You need to take people through the weekend and let them know where your people are.”

Although she’s happy with the event’s success, she said it’s nothing like she predicted. “The first year, I told my partners, ‘If we get 500 women, I’ll be happy.’ We were overwhelmed.”

Other upcoming events include their July 15 parties in Sacramento, and San Jose Pride in August.

Their expanded tour will soon include events in the Pacific Northwest.

“They want our DJs and performers,” said De La Rosa. “We’re so lucky to have a plethora of talent at our fingertips. I truck in people from the Bay. We want to hire people who are local, when we travel.

And they want our type of parties and music. We’re creating these events from the ground up.”

And like any beautiful garden, Eden has sprung from some very fruitful ground.

Comedians Dana Goldberg, Gina Yashere and friend 2010 courtesy of Eden Pride Events Photographer Shar G Photography

Eve will perform at Eden events Photo: Amarpaul Kaliari

Eden Pride Weekend will wrap up with the women’s first Pride after-party in San Francisco at the gorgeously appointed venue, Salle.

“I love the talent that’s showcased and the diversity of the events,” said Garcia. “There’s something for everyone.” www.Edeninthebay.com

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Garden Fresh This year, 100 percent of the proceeds from all ten of its celesbian-spangled events goes to the new Eden LGBTQ Youth Foundation.

California’s finest female DJs will tear up the turntables at Eden’s five dance parties, including Angie Vee, Lady Fingaz, Fusion, Lezlee, LP, Motive, Ry Toast, Ryan, ThatGirl, Trinity, and Val G. Pop singer Eve will headline several events, and celesbian Chef Khristianne Uy, better known as Chef K, will also raise money for the foundation.

Chef K, winner of the ABC Season 1 The Taste, and the first lesbian to be matched by Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker, will host the Chef K Foodie Brunch on Friday, June 28, 11am to 3pm at Bisou Bistro in the Castro.

“I couldn’t be more ecstatic,” said Chef K about hosting the brunch and raising money to support LGBTQ youth. “I’m actually doing something I love and helping a cause that I support.”

“We were thrilled when Chef K agreed to be one of our celesbians for the weekend,” said De La Rosa.

The celebrity chef will be helping Eden help LGBTQ youth.

Bay Area lesbian fashion designers will show their style at the second annual Eden Fashion Event on Thursday night, June 27. Alyah Baker, style director of Eden Pride Events and co-owner of Show & Tell, said this year’s designers are a mix of homegrown nationally-known brands as well as some “budding new talents.” Hosting the fashion show is AzMarie, Next Top Model contestant and L.A.’s latest genderbending fashion model and performance artist.

On Friday night, world-renowned lesbian comedians Gina Yashere and Dana Goldberg will have the women laughing at Brava Theater.

“I am super excited to have both Gina and Dana this year at the Eden Comedy Show,” said De La Rosa. “Both of these fantastic comedians performed at our inaugural Eden weekend in 2010, and this is their first time back for this event.”

Rose Garcia, star of The Real L Word’s first season, is now the co-host of The Romi and Rose Show.

She’ll again host Eden events. “I love Christine’s passion for bringing such a large event for the women of our community during the biggest Pride event in the country! It’s an honor to be a part of it,” said Garcia.

Also hosting the weekend are the Bay Area’s Aima the Dreamer, spoken word artist Mona Webb, Jazzifer “Jazzy” Miller, Kayko Tamaki and Shanna Holmes.

Participation takes on full swing as Eden will also march up Market Street for the first time in Sunday’s Pride Parade with the Eden LGBTQ Youth Foundation float. Volunteers are being accepted.

DJ Ai.Lo, an Eden DJ 2012 courtesy of Eden Pride Events Photo: Dar Cui

EDEN EVENTS IN JUNE June 15: Eden Sacramento Pride After-Party @ Shenanigans Get down with three DJs, two dance floors, live music performances, vendors, beats, eats, and treats. $10-$20. 6 p.m. – 2 a.m. Shenanigans, 705 J St. www.Edensacramento.com June 27 Kick Off/Fashion Show/After Party @ Supperclub Get your weekend started with the runway fun show, cocktails and DJed grooves. $10-$20. 9pm2am. 657 Harrison St. June 28 Chef K Foodie Brunch @ Bisou French Bistro Celesbian Chef K, winner of Season 1 of ABC’s The Taste and featured on other Tv shows, teams up with Bisou Bistro’s Chef Nick to serve up a brunch to support LGBTQ youth. Enjoy a relaxing brunch with celebrities and friends in one of the Castro’s best restaurants. You could even be one of the lucky guests sitting with Chef K. $45-$75. 11am–3pm.

2367 Market St. www.Edenfoodie.eventbrite.com

June 29: Signature Party @ Mezzanine Dancing and partying continues at the big event. $25-$35. 9pm–3am. 444 Jessie St. June 30: March with Eden @ SF Pride Parade Support LGBTQ Youth by marching in the San Francisco Pride Parade with the new Eden LGBTQ Youth Foundation. 9am–12pm. Meeting place to be announced soon. To volunteer, contact Mona Webb, executive director. To learn more, visit www.EdenYouthFoundation.org June 30: After Party @ Salle Be where the girls are with celesbians, six DJs, two dance floors, gogo gals, food vendors and an artisan market $10-$15. 6pm–12am. 1632 C Market St. www.EdenintheBay.com ✸

June 28 Eden Comedy Show @ Brava Theater Get your laugh on with British wit Gina Yashere & Dana Goldberg $25. 7pm–9pm. 2781 24th St. June 28 Friday Block Party @ The Sound Factory Be where the girls are at rousing block party, $20$30. 9pm-3am. 525 Harrison St. 6 BARHTAB • bartabsf.com • June 2013

Eden Attendees 2012 courtesy of Eden Pride Events Photographer Dar Cui

HARMONIC HUNKS

by Jim Provenzano

Jeb Havens at 2012’s Folsom Street Fair

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he divisive politics of Pride may still be squawking by the end of the month, but some voices will remain beautiful and honest despite it all.

Jeb Havens and Xavier Toscano, two gay local singer-composers, both known for performing everywhere from bars to benefits, will be among the talents at this year’s Pride main stage show, Sunday June 30. Catch up with them before they get more famous.

Xavier Toscano’s enthusiasm is contagious.

That is when he isn’t being flown to London, Reno, or Hawaii to perform. The local boy has done good.

His new album Feels So Good is nearly complete, and at the Pride performance, he’ll be singing songs from that CD. “It’ll probably be twelve tracks, mostly with a dance vibe,” said Toscano. “I’m working with new producers. We’ve been hard at work at it. It’s better than the stuff I’ve done before,” he said.

Like others, Toscano remains independent, and dependent on fans, for sales and bookings. “I just go where the music takes me,” he said of his recent travels, which included Washington, D.C. and Washington state. Toscano says he grateful for any opportunity to perform, even at far-flung Pride events.

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“In the beginning when people knew barely knew who I was, it was a lot of knocking on doors,” he said. “But I started doing fundraisers and said if I wanna get out there, I should do whatever I can.

I’ve been lucky and I still do fundraisers, and it’s all good. But at the same time I love to support good causes, if someone else is donating their time.”

But like other indies on the way up, he also likes a paid gig. Along with sponsorships from SuperCuts, Toscano has done some commercial song work to back up his own creativity. It’s paying off. His Reverb Nation profile has 60,000 fans. (www.reverbnation.com/xaviertoscano) With an open vocal style, some of Toscano’s dance songs take on a sad tone, as with heartcrushed “Threw Me Away.” But others like “To the Sky” celebrate life, while more R&B do-wop-influenced songs like “Movin’ On” hint at eras gone by. And the acid-dance “Sex on Fire” hearkens to guilty-pleasure ‘80s synth bands.

Toscano mostly takes a dance-track Top 40 approach with his music, and his inspirations are expansive. “I redid my bio and cited so many artists, the list got longer, I made it more concise. But overall, I like music that makes people feel good.”

Big crowds are no stranger to the performer, whose gig at London Pride was outdoors, with estimated 5,000 people in Trafalgar Square. “It was thrilling; it was a joy,” Toscano said with his catching enthusiasm.

“The main difference is that people are accepting at such a show. I would prefer to do events like Pride. People are there to listen. In a club, only the people who know you are there to listen.”

After San Francisco’s events, Toscano will also perform at Castro Valley’s Pride events on Saturday, July 13; Reno Pride on Saturday, August 17, and Salinas Valley Pride on Saturday, September 14.

With songs and music videos, you can check out Toscano’s music online at www.xaviertoscano.com

Xaviers Toscano.

Photo: Jo-Lynn Otto

To hear Jeb Havens sing of woeful breakups, you might think that the handsome bear cub vocalist and composer specializes in romantic heartache.

His lyrics can get searingly intimate, as in “Closer.”

The variation between his studio-produced music and his plaintive and open live performances is notable. He also can do a mean cover of other artists’ songs. His most frequent gig is Homophonic, held each third Saturday at Martuni’s (4 Valencia St.), and he’s performed with colleagues (also out gay) singersongwriters Matt Alber and Eric Himan.

But can Haven’s intimate emotional music translate to the Pride mainstage? Fortunately, Havens has a few talented friends. Along with an informal unplugged cover ensemble, The Hangover Brigade, Havens’ recent collaboration with Oliver Voigt and Rowsy Bosch has expanded his solo sound to more layered music.

“It’s definitely a bigger sound, a sort of a blend of our two styles,” said Havens of his collaboration with Voigt. “Each of us come from a different musical background. Oliver comes from electronic music, and is originally from Germany. When we first start-

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Xavier performs at recent Pride event.

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ed working together, it was a process to find where we were coming from. Some elements from my piano, vocals and storytelling hold the arc of a song. His has more of an industrial sound. It’s been a good journey for me, learning how to write more kind of pop songs.”

Expect new material at the group’s Pride gig.

“We’ve been spending a few months in the studio, and releasing then one at a time, soon,” said Havens, who was almost as happy to have found back-up dancers.

At about the same time, new music will be available on iTunes. “It’s been a lot of working together for a year and a half, with deciding what kind of sound to work together,” said Havens. “I’m excited for the new stuff to be released.”

Unusual gigs are no stranger to Havens, who performed at last year’s Folsom Street Fair, and even in a boy band at a theme park (years ago).

But is Havens more comfortable in a smaller performing environment? Among the many videos he’s recorded and shared on his YouTube channel are the charming “closet sessions,” where, (“strictly born out of necessity, so I wouldn’t bother my neighbors,” Havens said), Havens recorded some songs literally in his closet.

“I do love the intimacy of the Martuni’s environment,” he admitted. “Even though people are drinking and talking. Hosting that monthly show has been a great way to show off new material in a relaxed environment. If I can get people to be quiet, maybe I’ve done something right.”

“But I definitely enjoy it, a part of playing and performing is self-therapy, and an emotional experience for me. I would be happy to play in an empty room, especially if there was a grand piano.”

Along with his own versions, Havens has also done a few cover songs with the Hangover Brigade.

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story and photos by Jim Stewart

The Gay Freedom Day parade on Polk street in 1976.

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t was Gay Freedom Day. Sunday, June 27, 1976.

“Want to watch the parade?” Essex said.

He’d gone last year. It was all new to me.

“I love a parade,” I said, taking a last toke on the dying roach.

“The parade route’s different this year,” Essex said, “but I bet we can find it.”

“Bet we can,” I said, popping the dead roach in my mouth.

We hopped in the mustard yellow van and headed for Polk Street. Parking spots were nonexistent.

“There’s one,” Essex said.

He pulled the van into a yellow loading zone and hopped out. His purple tank-top came off and was threaded under his belt, showing off his many years at the gym. Groups of shirtless men passed us. “Let’s follow them,” he said.

The parade was forming along Polk Street. I retrieved a 1976 Official Gay Freedom Day Program someone had dropped.

“It says here the parade will form on Polk Street between Pacific and Pine, head to Market Street, then to Noe, and end up at Duboce Park,” I said. The cover of the eight-page brochure featured a long stemmed rose dividing two women from two men, all balanced on an open hand.

We continued down Polk toward Pine. The roar of motorcycles brought us curbside just in time to see bare-breasted Dykes on Bikes gunning their hogs and choppers, leading off the parade.

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“That’s new,” Essex said above the roar of the bikes. The scent of exhaust fumes and sweat hung in the hot air.

Dykes on Bikes continued vroom-ing their way toward Market. Floats sponsored by gay bars and other gay groups followed. A vintage firetruck from a Folsom Street bar was cheered as it sprayed the crowd. The Angels of Light gave the crowd a free show as they tapdanced to applause from the crowd. A shirtless Kermit the Frog in short-shorts, a bouquet of roses ready for Miss Piggy, rode aloft on the roof of a pickup truck.

Rainbow flags weren’t symbolic yet and political floats not yet de rigueur. Gay Freedom Day 1976 was a celebration filled with lighthearted fun. With temperatures in the 90s, most guys and some gals in the estimated crowd of 90,000 to 120,000 were shirtless.

We reached Civic Center at Market, where the parade usually ended and post-parade celebrations began. “There’s nothing here,” Essex said. “Want to go to the Gay Freedom Day Fair at Marx Meadow?”

Post-parade celebrations had been moved to Duboce Park where shuttle buses took revelers to Marx Meadow in Golden Gate Park. We made our way back to the van. It hadn’t been towed.

We found Marx Meadow near JFK Drive. A crowd was gathering. Squawks from the on-

stage sound system delayed the show. The crowd continued to grow. The temperature rose. Many made their way to the shady glens that fed into the meadow. More than shirts came off. Other gay celebrations were consummated.

I found myself buck naked as we waited for the faulty sound system to be fixed. A disco flatbed float with sound arrived. The on-stage

system finally came to life. The crowd roared at the double treat and stayed for the enchantment, and the sunburn.

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look at contemporary pop and dance music and say, ‘What would I do with this? What kind of song would I write?’ I’m a bit of a chameleon, so it’s a fun challenge.”

Is a fulltime singing career in the plans?

Havens does have a day job. With dozens of songs on YouTube, Havens has developed a fan base. “My YouTube audience is just helping me continue to make music and put as much of it out there as I can,” said Havens. “I don’t think of it as much as a product. PR is a game I don’t understand or have a huge interest in.”

The more personal style is his forte. “I definitely love when people find my music,” said Havens. “I’ll get a great email or online comment every once in a while. It’s great, hearing from people all over the world and how it’s connecting to them. That’s the Oliver Voigt and Jeb kind of reward that I love.”

Havens’ Rowsy Bosch CD Still, getting people to listen does need a bit of promotion, which is why the Pride Day performance may Havens will also be performing at Vancouver pride provide a deserved boost to Havens’ fan base. And his in June. The next Homophonic at Martuni’s is Saturhaving access to one huge audience will soon include day, July 20. his fellow musicians, and a few back-up dancers. www.JebHavens.com ✸ June 2013 • bartabsf.com • BARHTAB 11

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Go Bang @ The Stud

Steve Fabus and Sergio Fedasz’ monthly eclectic dance night, with a focus on retro grooves and fab remixes. This month, guest DJs Carlos Torres and Wyser, and CarrieOnDisco. Free-$7. 9pm-3am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.gobangsf.com

Homo Erectus @ Qbar

Raunchy, slutty, dancing, drinking party with wild gogo guys and more fun from the Cockfight herd. DJs DCNSTRCT and Mykill. $5. 9pm-2am. 465 Castro St. www.clubhomoerectus.com www.QbarSF.com

Pride Kickoff @ Public Works

Women’s dance night, with several DJs: Miss Jackson, Kidd Sysko, Toast, $5-$10. 9pm-3am. 161 Erie St.

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 2 Beer Bust @ SF Eagle

The classic leather bar is back, with the most popular Sunday daytime event in town. 3pm-6pm (Also now open daily 11am-2am). 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com Veronica Klaus @ Martuni’s. Tue 4.

Sat 1 Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon

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

Chaos @ Beatbox

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

Charlie Horse @ SF Eagle

Anna Conda hosts the return of the raucous hilarious (monthly) drag show that starts at 11pm-ish. 398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.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

The Ella Effect @ Vima Ballroom

Joshua Klipp and the Klipptones, along with Freeplay Dance Crew, present a jazz performance work inspired by Ella Fitzgerald’s jazz hits. $15-$20. 8pm.

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Cabaret Showcase Showdown @ Martuni’s

The singing competition continues, this month with Best Male Crooner; guest judges Russ Lorenson, and singer Donald Arquilla. Katya Smirnoff-Skyy and Mrs. Trauma Flintstone cohost. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. 241-0205.

Dancing Queen @ Beatbox

Kick off Pride month at the fundraiser T-dance for the AIDS Emergency Fund, with DJ Russ Rich. $20-$25.

4pm-8pm. 314 11th st. www.beatboxsf.com

Marvin Hamlisch Tribute @ The Venetian Room

Bay Area Cabaret’s tribute to the legendary late composer includes performances by Broadway stars Lisa Vroman, Karen Mason, Grammy winner Billy Stritch, plsu Bobby Conte Thornton, Ocar-winning songwriters Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and other guests. $75-$100. (optional buffet dinner at Laurel Court $40). 8pm. Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St. 392-4400. www.bayareacabaret.org

Salsa Sundays @ El Rio

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

Enjoy dinner, a no-host bar, and the LGCSF singing a cappella at this fundraiser. $40. 7pm. 517 Castro St. www.lgcsf.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 3 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

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Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni’s

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

4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com

Sacred Cocktails @ Twin Peaks

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

Tue 4 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

Trivia Night @ Hi Tops

Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar.

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

Veronica Klaus @ Martuni’s

The local chanteuse’s new weekly concerts, thru June, feature new and classic music. $15. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.facebook.com/veronica.klaus Page 14

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99% Gay Comedy Festival @ Esta Noche Comedy Bodega celebrates Pride month with a new weekly series of stand-up acts. This week: Micia Mosely, Marga Gomez, Miss Persia, David Hawkins, Loren Kraut and Robert Parra. 8pm-9:30pm. 3079 16th St. at Mission. www.comedybodega.com

Latin Night @ The Café

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

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle

The weekly live rock shows have returned. 9pm-ish.

398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge

Retro disco tunes and a fun diverse crowd, each Thursday; DJ Bus Station John plays records. $4.

10pm-2am. 133 Turk St.www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Underwear Party @ Powerhouse

David & Trevor spin at HYSL @ The Lookout. Fri 7.

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 7 Wed 5 Booty Call @ Q Bar

Andrea Marcovicci @ Feinstein's at the Nikko

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

The celebrated actress performs her cabaret act, Moonlight Cocktail. $65-$95 (includes $30 drink/ meal credit). 8pm. Also June 8. 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1111. www.hotelnikkosf.com

Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio

Fedorable @ El Rio

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

Ricky Stein @ Hotel Utah

Hunky young Blues singer from Austin rocks live, totally. $6-$8. 8pm. 21+. 500 4th St. www.rickystein. com www.hotelutah.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 6 Gym Class @ Hi Tops

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Free weekly queer dance party, with gogos, prizes, old groovy tunes, cheap cocktails. 9pm-2am. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Friday Nights @ De Young Museum

Season 9 of the popular weekly early evening museum parties continues, with live music and performance, exhibit-themed workshops and food and drinks. 5pm-8:30pm. Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. 750-3600. www.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

Josh Klipp & The Klipptones @ Piper Bar & Grill

Some Thing @ The Stud

Mica Sigourney and pals’ weekly offbeat drag performance night. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Sat 8 Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon

Weekly jazz concerts at the classy bar in the Palace Hotel. 7pm-11pm. 2 Montgomery St. www.joshklipp.com

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

Picante @ Esta Noche

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge

Rogue Status @ Nob Hill Theatre

Affable bear cub porn stud performs sexy tricks live. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also June 8. Other strippers nightly, and before and after headliners. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Roller Disco @ Women’s Building

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

Scott Weiland @ The Fillmore

Former Stone Temple Pilots lead singer performs with Purple at the Core. $39-$52. 9pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. www.TheFillmore.com

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

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 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

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Jock @ Lookout

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

Flagging in the Park @ AIDS Memorial Grove

Open daytime event for fanning, flagging, poi and flow amateurs and pros. Bring a beverage, lunch, watch and/or participate. 1pm-4pm. Middle Drive E., Golden Gate Park. www.flaggercentral.com

Hella Gay Comedy @ 1772

Cockblock @ Rickshaw Stop

Lesbo-rific queer homo dance night each 2nd & 4th Saturday. $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

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.

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

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

Rufus Wainwright @ Davies Symphony Hall

The acclaimed melancholy singer-songwriter returns for a concert. $20-$88. 8pm. 201 Van Ness Ave. 8646000. www.sfsymphony.org

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. 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

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 10 Monday Musicals @ The Edge

The renovated bar shows fun musicals each week.

This week, the cast of the new local Ray of Light Theatre production of Into the Woods! 9pm show; open til 2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

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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

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Nicole Turley hosts a “Donkey Punch Comedy & Burlesque Show,” with Moore Devine, Eloisa Bravo, Ferosha Titt’es, Griffin Daley and Kittie Von Tittie. $10. 21+. 8pm.

1772 Market St. 371-9705. www.charlieballard.com

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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

Clint Holmes @ Feinstein’s at the Nikko

Gay Wine Weekend @ Sonoma Wineries. Fri 14.

Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni’s

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

4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com

Sacred Cocktails @ Twin Peaks

Strong vocalist and suave entertainer performs classic American Songbook hits with his band. $70-$95 ($30 drink/menu credit). 8pm. Also June 13 & 14, 8pm.

June 15, 7pm & 10:30pm. June 16, 7pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1111. www.hotelnikkosf.com

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.saintaiden.org

Trivia Night @ Harvey’s

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99% Gay Comedy Festival @ Esta Noche

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

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

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

Comedy Bodega celebrates Pride month with a new weekly series of stand-up acts. This week: Marilyn Pittman, Pippi Lovestocking, Bob Mcintyre, Julia Jackson and Justin O’Neil. 8pm-9:30pm. 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

Laughs @ The Lookout

Stand-up comic Valerie Branch hosts a night of comic talents, including Charlie Ballard, Eloisa Bravo, Ronn Vigh, Shanti Charan and Justin Lucas. $5. 10pm.

3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

The Monster Show @ The Edge

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Cookie Dough’s weekly drag show with gogo guys.

9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Bi Monthly Social @ Café Flore

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle

Gathering for all ages, genders and orientations; meets every other month. 7pm-10pm. 2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com 20 BARHTAB • bartabsf.com • June 2013

The weekly live rock shows have returned. 9pm-ish.

398 12th St. at Harrison. www.sf-eagle.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge

Retro disco tunes and retro cruisy crowd, each Thursday; DJ Bus Station John plays records. $4. 10pm-2am.

133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

Underwear Party @ Powerhouse

Strip down to your skivvies (free clothes check) and watch or compete in the wet underwear contest ($100 prize!) at midnight; gogo guys and DJ Dam Nation. $5. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.com

VIP @ Club 21, Oakland

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 14 Bad Girl Cocktail Hour @ The Lexington Club

Every Friday night, bad girls can get $1 dollar margaritas between 9pm and 10pm. 3464 19th St. 863-2052. www.lexingtonclub.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

Spicy @ Club OMG

DJ SSHaaN spins Bollywood dance hits at the intimate new South Asian LGBT nightclub. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. at Market. www.clubomgsf.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

Sat 15 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

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

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

Gay Wine Weekend @ Sonoma Wineries Out in the Vineyard’s annual three-day weekend of parties, wine-tastings, and scenic T dancing returns.

Enjoy tours on a train, delicious wines and dinners, and gay-owned winery tours. Various prices (plus accomodations) and daily tickets or weekend pass. www.OutInTheVineyard.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

Melissa Ferrick @ Freight & Salvage, Berkeley

The folk singer performs music from her new CD, The Truth Is with her band. $12.50-$24.50. 8pm. 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 644-2020. www.melissaferrick.com www.thefreight.org

Monster Drawing Rally @ The NWBLK

Southern Exposure’s annual massive drawing party and fundraiser, where patrons can meet, watch and buy ($60 each) as artists crank out lots of sketches and designs. $15 and up donation. 6pm-11pm. 1999 Bryant St. at 18th. 863-2141. www.soex.org

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Debauchery @ White Horse Tavern, Oakland

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

Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs @ Stern Grove

“The Big Picnic,” opening day concert featuring the two Top 40 singers. VIP fundraiser catered party. $250 and up. 11am. Concert 2pm (free). Reserved picnic tables available. 19th Ave at Sloat Blvd. 252-6252. www.sterngrove.org

Show for Equality @ Yoshi’s

Stephanie Teel Band headlines a concert fundraiser for Marriage Equality, with Maria Stanford, Rita Lackey, Keldamuzik, Simone Equality Campbell, and host Bebe Sweetbriar. $24. 7pm. 1330 Fillmore St. 655-5600. www.yoshis.com

Sunday’s a Drag @ Starlight Room

John Grant @ The Chapel. Tue 18.

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 17 Gameboi @ Mist Ultra Lounge

Asian pop, disco and dance music night with drink specials, gogo hotties and DJed tunes (3rd Sat). $25.

9:30pm-2am. 316 11th St. www.facebook.com/gameboisf

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 16 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

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

Tue 18 John Grant @ The Chapel

Openly gay HIV-positive singer-songwriter performs his uniquely frank and original music. $15. 9pm. 777 Valencia St. 551-5157. www.JohnGrantMusic.com www.thechapelsf.com

Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre

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

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

Daytime Realness @ El Rio

Smarty Pants Trivia @ Stray Bar

Sue Casa, DJ Carnita and Stanley Frank host and DJ, with guests, drag and fun. $6-$8. 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com

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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

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

Veronica Klaus @ Martuni’s

The local chanteuse’s new weekly concerts, thru June, feature new and classic music. $15. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.facebook.com/veronica.klaus

Wed 19 Barbara Cook @ Feinstein's at the Nikko

The Broadway veteran performs classic pop and show standards. $90-$115 ($30 drink/menu credit). 8pm.

Nightly thru June 23 (Sat & Sun 7pm, also Sat 10:30).

Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1111. www.hotelnikkosf.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

RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars Invasion 2.0 @ The Café

Drag stars of the latest season of the competition show make a glam appearance. 9pm show. 2369 Market St. 841-5748. www.jceventssf.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 20 99% Gay Comedy Festival @ Esta Noche

Comedy Bodega celebrates Pride month with a new weekly series of stand-up acts. This week: Justin Lucas, Karinda Dobbins, Ronn Vigh, Faith Choyce,Yuri Kagan, Marga Gomez and Jose Castillo. 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

Frameline37 @ Castro Theatre

Opening night of the LGBT International Film festival; screening of Stacie Passon’s Concussion. 429 Castro St. Daily screenings at several theatres. Fest thru June 30; closing night party at Temple. www.frameline.org

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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

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

Fri 21 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

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

Hardbox @ Powerhouse Picante @ Esta Noche. Fri 21.

Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose

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

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

HYSL @ The Lookout

Gym Class @ Hi Tops

Picante @ Esta Noche

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

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

Cookie Dough’s weekly drag show with gogo guys.

9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

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

Shirts Off @ Hole in the Wall Saloon

Spicy @ Club OMG

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

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DJ SSHaaN spins Bollywood dance hits at the intimate new South Asian LGBT nightclub. 9pm-2am. 43 6th St. at Market. www.clubomgsf.com

Steam @ Powerhouse

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

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

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Sat 22 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

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

I Just Wanna F*ckin’ Dance @ Beatbox

Jalwa @ Club OMG

DJ SSHaaN spins a unique Bollywood dance mix at the intimate new South Asian LGBT nightclub. 9pm2am. 43 6th St. at Market. www.clubomgsf.com

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 @ Castro Theatre

Peaches Christ presents a special screening of one of the gayest horror movies ever made, including the movies, a costume contest, and a Q&A with star Mark Patton. 429 Castro St. www.peacheschrist.com

Sadistic Saturdays @ SF Eagle

Tannuri guest-DJs at I Just Wanna F*ckin Dance @ Beatbox. Sat 22.

Hella Gay Comedy @ 1772

The SF Gay Pride Comedy Show, hosted by Yuri Kagan, features Ariel Smith, Carrie Avritt, Rich Hutchison, Kevin Shaller, Karinda Dobbins, Sharon Birzer, Zack Pedersen, Morgan, Rachel Gill and Tammy Powers. $10. 21+. 8pm. 1772 Market St. 371-9705. www.charlieballard.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

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

Sunday’s a Drag @ Starlight Room

Rachel Yamagata, Sanders Bohlke @ Great American Music Hall

Mon 24

Folksy singer-guitarist (Yamagata) and the haunting vocalist with a dark rock edge (Bohlke) perform live. $23. (dinner sold out). 9pm. 859 O’Farrell St. 8850750. www.slimspresents.com

Sun 23 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

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

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 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

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Brazilian DJ and producer Tannuri makes his U.S. debut at the popular dance night; resident DJ Byron Bonsall, hosts Roma, Bebe and Locoya Hill. $15-$20.

9pm-3am. 314 11th St. www.BeatboxSF.com

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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

Steve Tyrell @ Feinstein’s at the Nikko

Ace singer and music producer performs original and classic pop hits. $70-$95 ($30 drink/menu credit).

8pm. Thru June 29 (Sat 7pm & 10:30). Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1111. www.hotelnikkosf.com

Trivia Night @ Hi Tops

Play the trivia game at the popular new sports bar.

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

Veronica Klaus @ Martuni’s

The local chanteuse’s new weekly concerts, thru June, feature new and classic music. $15. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.facebook.com/veronica.klaus

Wed 26 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

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

Tue 25 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

Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre

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

Dita Von Teese’s Burlesque @ The Fillmore

The saucy celeb hosts a night of ribald vaudeville and variety acts. $40. 18+. 8pm. Also June 27, 28, 29.

1805 Geary Blvd. www.TheFillmore.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.

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

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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

Porno @ Beatbox

Pride edition of the saucy dance night hosted by Turk Mason and Bebe Sweetbriar. DJs Frank Wild and Alex; live show with Starr Alexander; porny gogos, porn and drink giveaways. $10-$15. 9pm-3am. 314 11th St. www.BeatboxSF.com

Swallow Your Pride @ Starlight Room

Slow Knights’ Derek Gruen @ Public Works. Thu 27.

Enjoy cocktails, appetizers and a fab view as this year’s grand marshalls are honored at a fundraiser for the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation; hosts Cassandra Cass, Donna Sachet, Patrick Gallineaux, Michael Pagan; performers Leanne Borghesi, Brian Kent and Kippy Marks. $15-$60. 8pm-12am. 450 Powell St. www.HelpIsOnTheWay.org

Thursday Night Live @ SF Eagle

Thu 27 99% Gay Comedy Festival @ Esta Noche

Comedy Bodega celebrates Pride month with a new weekly series of stand-up acts. This week: Natasha Muse, Portland’s “Lez Stand Up” Comedy Troupe, and Marga Gomez. 8pm-9:30pm. 3079 16th St. at Mission. www.comedybodega.com

Bright Light, Slow Knights @ Public Works

Folsom Street Events presents a Pride dance event and electro music show with Slow Knights (Derek Gruen of Scissor Sisters) and Bright Light Bright Light (Rod Thomas). $25. 21+. 9pm-2:30am. 161 Erie St. www.eventbrite.com/event/6419184955

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

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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

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

Fri 28 Adam Killian @ Nob Hill Theatre

The popular enthusiastic porn stud performs solo sexy tricks live, with a duo sex show each night at 10pm. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also June 29 & 30. Other strippers nightly, and before and after headliners. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

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

Bearracuda @ Public Works

Celebrate the beartastic party that’s spawned an international ursine club scene, this month, it’s a special rainbow-licious Pride party, with DJs Steve Sherwood and Craig Gaibler, P Play and Josh Cheon. $12-$20.

9pm-3am. 161 Erie St. www.bearracuda.com

Colossus @ 511, Terra

Large-scale gay indoor-outdoor circuit party, with DJs Nina Flowers, Carlos Gallardo, Theresa, and ten gogo dancers from Spain. $25-$50. 10pm-4am. 511 Harrison St. After-party next door. Part of a 5-party weekend group of events. www.colossuspride.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

Haus of Steel @ Beatbox

DJ Shane Steel spins for Pride Friday; it’s also his borthday. $10-$20. 10pm-3am. 314 11th St. at Folsom. www.beatboxsf.com

Migrating Identities @ YBCA

Opening night party for a group exhibit of international artists exploring themes of heritage and personal history, from Iran to South Africa. Performances and DJed music by Freakout A Gogo. Free-$12-$15.

6pm-10pm. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St. www.ybca.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

Pink Friday @ The Mad Dog in the Fog

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

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Sun 30 Beer Bust @ SF Eagle

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

Juanita More’s Pride Party @ Jones

The ninth annual benefit attracts the cool club kids and fashionistas; always sold out, so get your tix fast. Entertainment includes Horse Meat Disco, Kim Ann Foxman, Princess Diandra and Derek Opperman.

Proceeds benefit OutLoud Radio. $30. 12pm-12am.

620 Jones St. at Geary. www.juanitamore.com

San Francisco Pride @ Civic Center

The annual massive LGBT parade starts at Market St. at Spear, then heads west to Civic Center, where performers on the main stage and several side DJed and live areas perform from 11am-6pm. Some performances and booths Sat., June 29 as well. Food, drinks, including beer and cocktails (18+ ID required), booths galore. Donations at the gate.www.sfpride.org

Sundance Saloon @ Hotel Whitcomb

The popular country western LGBT dance night celebrates Pride with a big party, and dancers from around the country. $5. 5pm-10:30pm. Market St. at 8th St. www.sundancesaloon.org Juanita More’s Pride Party. Sun 30.

Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon

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

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge

Lady Gaga vs. Madonna mash-up night for Pink Saturday; also a live set with Smash-Up Derby (11pm), midnight drag with Sparkly Devil and Camille Tow, DJs Dconstrut and MyKill, and more. $10-$15. 9pm3am. 375 11th st. www.BootieSF.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

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

Sundance Saloon @ Hotel Whitcomb

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