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On The Tab :: February 17-23

by Bar Tab Staff
Thursday Feb 16, 2012
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Cookie Dough hosts The Monster Show on 2/23
Cookie Dough hosts The Monster Show on 2/23  

February 17

Audience as Subject @ YBCA
Opening party for Mark Bradford (wild found material sculptures) and Audience as Subject, Part 2, (big photos of fans at soccer matches and rock concerts) with drinks, contemporary Butoh performance artist Deborah Butler (of Kitsune Butoh). DJ Sake-Onederful spins tunes. $5-$7. 9:30pm-1am. (Free for YBCA & SF MOMA members) 701 Mission St. www.ybca.org

Bad Girl Cocktail Hour @ The Lexington Club
Every Friday night, bad girls can get $1 dollar margaritas between 9pm and 10pm. All drinks being served up by the fabulous bartending duo of Tanya and Amy. 3464 19th St. between Mission and Valencia. 863-2052. www.lexingtonclub.com

Colin Steele @ Nob Hill Theatre
Porn daddy performs live and naked. $25. 8pm & 10pm. Also Feb 4. (admission good for both shows, all day). 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Fuzzz @ El Rio
Diverse crowd for an eclectic queer-friendly dance night with different themes. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

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

Hardbox @ Powerhouse
Kink and cruisy music. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com

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

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

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

Some Thing @ The Stud
Weekly drag show with unusual acts. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

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

February 18

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

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

Beef Bar @ Truck
Shower guys, furry friends, DJ Brian Maier. 8pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St. 252-0306. www.trucksf.com

Beer Bust @ Hole in the Wall Saloon
Beer only $8 until you bust. 4pm-8pm. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.holeinthewallsaloon.com

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

Bloody Mary Bar @ Pilsner Inn
Build your own nutritious beverage with a zing. Every Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm. 225 Church St. www.pilsnerinn.com

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

Cece Peniston @ The Rrazz Room
Pop-R&B singer performs with her band. $35-$45. 9:30pm. Also Fb. 19, 7pm. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 380-3095. www.TheRrazzRoom.com

Ceremony @ Factory
DJs Pagano and Luke Johnstone spin at the circuity dance night. $20. 10pm-late. 525 Harrison St. at 1st. www.industrysf.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

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

Fruitcake @ The Stud
Queer dance party for all; third Saturdays. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com

New Wave City @ Cat Club
Synth night and tribute to New Romantic bands (Adam Ant, Duran Duran), with music videos and DJs Skip and Shindog. $7-$12. 9pm-3am. 21+. 1190 Folsom St. www.newwavecity.com

Petunia & the Vipers @ the Vitus Club
Vancouver band with an eclectic song style performs music from their new CD. Also Feb 20 & 21 at The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz. 201 Broadway (510) 452-1620. www.vitusoakland.com

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

SoMa Country @ Beatbox
Sundance Saloon special extra country-western dance night. 6pm. Bears in the Dark follows at 10pm, with DJs Blaine Soileau & Trevor Sigler. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

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

Trannyshack @ DNA Lounge
Drag acts take on Michael Jackson versus Janet Jackson at Heklina’s hilarious "Thriller" show. $12-$15. 9:30pm-3am. Show at 11pm. www.dnalounge.com

February 19

All-Male Amateur Strip Show @ Deco Lounge
Ruby Holiday and Diva LaFever cohost the weekly night of newbies gettin’ nude. $100 cash prize! DJ Lambchop spins tunes. Contest 10:30pm. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. 346-2025. www.decosf.com

Beer Bust @ 440
$8 a cup. Good times. 3pm-8pm. 440 Castro St. www.the440.com

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

Big @ The Stud
Monthly dance party for big men and their friends (3rd Sundays). $5. 6pm-11pm. 399 9th St. www.phattestevents.com www.studsf.com

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

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

Play @ Mezzanine
The popular T-dance and fundraiser returns, with DJ Steve Sherwood, a "sexy, black and white, sexy spiritual" suggested dress code, fruit and snack table, chill space and dancing fun. $20-$30. 21+. 5pm-12am. 444 Jesse St. www.playtdance.com

Sanctuary @ 1015
Circuit dance party with DJs Ted Eiel and Theresa. $20-$40. 10pm-8am. 1015 Folsom St. at 6th. www.guspresents.com

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

Sunday’s a Drag @ Starlight Room
Donna Sachet and Harry Denton host the weekly fabulous brunch and drag show. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 395-8595. www.harrydenton.com

Sundayz @ Beatbox
New weekly beer & booze bust and T-dance, with a portion of proceeds going to various local AIDS/HIV and LGBT nonprofits. DJs Russ Rich, Byron Bonsall, Brian Maier, Christopher B and Kevin Lee. Enjoy the sunny skylight window and daytime dance floor. Fanners, flaggers and fun, too. $15 bust or $5 + cash bar. 3pm-7pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

February 20

Cock and Bull Mondays @ Hole in the Wall Saloon
Specials on drinks made with "Cock and Bull" ginger ale (Jack and Cock, Russian Mule, and more). 8pm-closing. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695. www.holeinthewallsaloon.com

Funny Mondays @ Deco Lounge
Victor Torres hosts a comedy open mic night. 7pm-9pm. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. www.decosf.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 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

RuPaul’s Drag Race @ Deco Lounge
Watch the drag show on TV at 9:30pm. No cover. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. 346-2025. www.decosf.com

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

February 21

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

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

Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Clothing-optional event at the historic strip joint; includes entry for shows, arcade and refreshments. $20. 8pm-11pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com

Noise Pop @ Various Venues
12th annual festival of indie music, films and more (Flaming Lips, Bob Mould, Surfer Blood, Veronica Falls, Imperial Teen and more). thru Feb 26. www.2012.noisepop.com

Pit Stop @ Kok
Hamisi DJs the popular happy hour, 6pm-9pm, where fun continues later. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

Zapp Band, Shirley Murdock @ The Rrazz Room
Old school G-funk and Hip Hop band performs with the featured singer, soul-gospel great Shirley Murdock. $35-$40. 8pm. Also Feb 22 & 22. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 380-3095. www.TheRrazzRoom.com

February 22

Blue Room Comedy @ The Stud
Comic David Hawkins’ popular bawdy laughfest; no cover. 8pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Booty Call @ Q Bar
Juanita More and Joshua J’s weekly night packs the intimate stylish bar with grooves and a groovy younger crowd. $3. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.juanitamore.com
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Bubba @ Truck
Good ole boy drinks, specials and Bubba bartenders. 9pm-2am. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.com

Dream Queens Review @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge
Drag show each 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the classic Tenderloin bar, hosted by Collette LeGrande-Ashton. No cover. 10pm. 133 Turk St. 441-2922. www.dreamqueensrevue.com

D’lysh @ Deco Lounge
Isa Manzanita hosts the weekly drag show at 10:30pm. No cover. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. 346-2025. www.decosf.com

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

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

Way Behind the Music @ The Make-Out Room
Litquake presents another hilarious night of local writers reading from the ridiculous memoirs of rock stars like Ozzy Osbourne, Sammy Hagar, Jewel, Slash, Ted Nugent, Marianne Faithfull, Angela Bowie (wife of David Bowie), Jim Hutton (boyfriend of Freddie Mercury), Christopher Ciccone (brother of Madonna), and many more. Readings performed by Bob Calhoun, Parker Gibbs, Jon Ginoli, Penelope Houston, Carletta Sue Kay, Jennifer Maerz, Erin McDermott, Joshua Mohr, and Joel Selvin. Hosted by Anthony Bedard. $12-$15. 7:30pm. 3225 22nd St. www.litquake.org

February 23

Comedy Bodega @ Esta Nocha
The new weekly LGBT and indie comic stand-up night’s hosted by "Mr. Gomez" (retired Telemundo extra and "associate" of comic Marga Gomez). 8pm-9:30pm. 3079 16th St. at Mission. www.comedybodega.com

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

Fuego @ The Watergarden, San Jose
New 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

The Monster Show @ The Edge
Cookie Dough’s weekly raucous 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

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 5:30-7:15 pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org

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

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

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