On the Tab, November 18-24, 2011

Friday November 18

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

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

Club Dragon @ Club Eight
Weekly Asian gay dance club with frequent themed nights. 1151 Folsom St. at 7th. 431-1151. www.clubdragonsf.com

Hard Box @ Powerhouse
Gheno and other DJs play hard cruise music. 10pm-2am. 2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

Kinky Beats @ Caf� Flore
Sergio's weekly DJ night at the popular caf�-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 hottest 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

Pledge @ The Lookout
Monthly "Fraternal Fridays"-themed party raises funds for different charities, with raffles, $12 "bottomless draft beer Kegger Cups," and fun tunes spun by DJs Grind and Christopher B. $5. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Noe/Market. 431-0306. www.lookoutsf.com

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

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

Trannyshack @ DNA Lounge
Heklina hosts the dragtastic show. This month is a Morrissey vs. Annie Lennox Tribute, with a dozen-plus drag acts. $12-$15. 11pm show. 9pm-3am. 375 11th Street. 626-1049.www.trannyshack.comwww.dnalounge.com

Saturday November 19

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

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

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

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

Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
Wild weekly mash-up dance night, with resident DJs Adrian & Mysterious D (when they aren't touring). No matter the theme, a mixed fun good time's assured. $8-$15. 9pm-3am. 21+. 375 11th st. at Harrison. www.BootieSF.comwww.DNAlounge.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

Hot Box @ Bench and Bar, Oakland
Weekly women's night produced by Movement Productions, with DJs Astro, Olga T, Rapture and Val G. specialty drinks, cafe seating, special events each week, with frequent live acts, including prizes, giveaways, and holiday-themed special events. $8-$15. 9pm to 3am.www.hotboxinthebay.com

I Just Wanna F*ckin' Dance @ Beatbox
New dance music night at the newest SoMa nightclub. 10pm-2am-ish. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

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

Red Meat @ Club Eight
The redhead gay party returns, with DJs Robbie Martin, Damnation, and hopefully, hunky ginger dudes! 2 floors, 3 bars, gogo guys, $6 drinks, and a play space. $5. Redheads free. 9pm-3am. 1151 Folsom St. 431-1151.www.facebook.com/redmeatsfwww.eightsf.com

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

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

Wild Nights @ Kok Bar
DJ Frank Wild spins groovy tunes at the new party (3rd Saturdays), with music give-aways, Steamworks towel guys, sexy swag, porn DVDs, and drink specials. $3. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. at 8th. 255-2427.www.kokbarsf.com

Sunday November 20

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

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

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

Cabaret Showcase Showdown @ Caf� du Nord
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy and Trauma Flintstone cohost the finals in the annual cabaret contest, with the winners in each of a dozen categories singing competition-style. Previous winners Carly Ozard and Cara Burgoyne also perform; special guest judges for the comedy, drag, crooner and other categories, and the Tom Shaw Trio. $15. 8:30pm. 2170 Market St. 861-5016. www.dragatmartunis.com www.cafedunord.com

Daytime Realness @ El Rio
Heklina and DJ Carnita cohost a daytime drag show, the last of the season (returns in March). $6-$8. 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission st. www.elriosf.com

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

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

SoMa Country @ Beatbox
Country-Western dancing for LGBTs and pals. Yeehaw. 6pm-10pm. 314 11th St.www.beatboxsf.com

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

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

Sundayz @ Beatbox
New weekly booze bust and T-dance, with a portion of proceeds going to various local AIDS/HIV and LGBT non profits. DJs Russ Rich, Byron Bonsall, Brian Maier, Christopher B and Kevin Lee. $15 bust or $5 + cash bar. 3pm-7pm. 314 11th St. www.beatboxsf.com

Monday November 21

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

Monday Musicals @ The Edge
The renovated bar now shows fun musical 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

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

Veronica Klaus @ The Rrazz Room
Charming local chanteuse returns with the Tammy Hall Trio. $29.50. 8pm. Also Nov 22 & 23, 8pm. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Tuesday November 22

Tue 22Daddy @ Kok
Daddies and their boys enjoy drink specials and porn entertainment. 10pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's
Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. One drink or menu item minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com

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

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

Queer Night @ Easy Lounge, Oakland
Weekly LGBT electro space jam night with DJ Dr. Sleep, organic cocktails, patio, chill vibe. No cover. 8pm-close. 3255 Lakeshore Ave.www.easy510.com

Wednesday November 23

Bear Bust @ Kok
All-you-can-drink Bud Light, Rolling Rock draft. 8pm-12am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com

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

Bubba @ Truck
Good ole boy drinks, specials and Bubba bartenders. 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

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

Thursday November 24

Family on Demand @ Lone Star Saloon
Annual Thanksgiving dinner "orphan" party with food. 5pm. 1354 Harrison St. www.lonestarsf.com

The Monster Show @ The Edge
Cookie Dough's weekly raucous drag show with hot gogo guys and DJ MC2 takes a campy look at food with fun drag acts. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com

Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Burn off that turkey fat at the intimate retro disco night where DJ Bus Station John plays classic records. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor.www.auntcharlieslounge.com