Issue:  Vol. 40 / No. 36 / 9 September 2010
 

Bar & Nightclub Events,
March 11–18

In the Bars

jim@ebar.com

Delicio del Toro performs at the Diagnosing Difference DVD party at El Rio, Saturday.
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Got Leche? Get it at Trigger; St. Patrick's Day pours on the green; Anna Conda at Kimo's; and SF Boylesque at Infusion Lounge.

Thu 11

The Crib @ City Nights

Pop music club night. $10. 18+. 9:30pm-3am. 715 Harrison St. at 3rd. www.thecribsf.com

Flight 1760 @ Triple Crown

Gay night at the renovated bar (formerly Octavia Lounge), with DJ Adrian Taylor. 10pm-2am. 1760 Market St. at Octavia. www.triplecrownsf.com

Gay Dating Game Show @ The Mix

BeBe Sweetbriar hosts the weekly fun contest just like the campy straight 70s version. Be a contestant, get a date, or watch all the fun. No cover. 8pm. 4086 18th St. at Castro. 431-8616.

Juicy @ The White Horse, Oakland

Hip Hop, R&B and soul. 9pm. (karaoke, drag king shows other nights, too). 6551 Telegraph Ave. (510) 652-3820.

Kick It @ Bar on Church

New night of hiphop at the renovated bar (formerly The Transfer). 9pm-2am. Also Sundays. 198 Church St. at Market. www.TheBarSF.com

Ladies Night @ Infusion Lounge

Twice-monthly (2nd and 4th Thu) women's night at the Union Square club. 5pm-9pm cocktails, optional dinner. Dancing til 2am. 124 Ellis St. www.infusionlounge.com

Live Bands @ El Rio

Le Vice, Red Blue Yellow, and Fuck I'm a Ghost perform. $5. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Live Bands @ SF Eagle

Local and touring bands perform live rock music at the famed bar. $7. 9:30pm. 12th St. at Harrison. www.hankbobbit.com   www.sfeagle.com

Pub Thursdays @ Cafe Flore

DJ Lamont Young; $2 and $3 Beer Specials, no cover. 10pm-2am. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com  

Anna Conda at Kimo's, Fri.

Fri 12

Activate @ The Lookout

Enjoy a view at the scenic bar; DJs Joseph Lee, Dr. Proctor, Pornstar. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306. www.lookoutsf.com  

Anna Conda Benefit @ Kimo's

Bands Adonasauris, The Yellow Dress, and drag celebrities Mutha Chucka, Pristeen Condition, Dam Dyke, Miss Prick, Anastacia, Liza with a P, and Tara Wrist for a night of rockin' political grassroots campaigning for the drag queen candidate for District 6 Supervisor. Donations. 9pm-2am. 1351 Polk St. www.kimosbarsf.com

Boy Bar @ The Cafe

Full Frontal Fridays at the renovated popular club. Matt DJs, twinky bois gogo dance. $10 or something like that. 9pm-2am. 2369 Market St. at Castro. www.guspresents.com

Club Dragon @ Club Eight

Weekly Asian gay dance club. 1151 Folsom St. at 7th. 431-1151. www.clubdragonsf.com

Dance Blend @ Q Bar

Hi-NRG pop, hiphop and underground grooves. 2pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.com

Electric Fridays @ Bar on Church

DJ's Dangerous Dan and Ryan B spin Top 40 remixes along with 80's and 90's. Music videos too. $3 well drinks and import beers. No cover. 9pm - 2am. 198 Church St. at Market. www.TheBarSF.com

Floor Score @ Siberia

New gay groove night with DJs Robot Hustle and Stanley Frank. $6. 21+. 10pm-4am. 314 11th St. at Folsom.

Ghetto Disco @ The Endup

DJs Hawthorne and guests spin dance grooves. $15-$20. Free before 12am. 11pm-6am. 401 6th St. at Harrison. 646-0999. www.theendup.com

Happy Fridays @ Trigger

Weekly cabaret fundraiser with drag performers, hosted by Bebe Sweetbriar. Benefits for local nonprofits. $10. 6pm-9pm. Dancing 10pm-2am. 2344 Market St. 551-CLUB. www.clubtrigger.com

Jock @ Chaps II

Wear a jock strap, get cheap drinks, or just ogle the cute bartenders. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. at 9th. www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com

Latin Explosion @ Bench and Bar, Oakland

Renovated gay Latin dance club (eight bars, more dance floors, lounge) shows off their hottests gogo studs. 9pm-2am. 510 17th St. (510) 444-2266.  www.bench-and-bar.com  

Salsa Club @ Cafe Cocomo

Same-sex dancing and lessons with a live band. 21+. 8:30pm-12am. 650 Indiana St. www.QueerBallroom.com

Shag Fridays @ Cafe Flore

Loungey fun in the center of gayville. $4 martinis; no cover. 10pm-2am. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

Shirts Off @ Truck

Take off your shirt and get $1.50 for draft beer. 8pm-10pm. 1900 Folsom St. at 15th. 252-0306. www.trucksf.com

Smack @ Underground SF

Juanita MORE! hosts a night at the intime Lower Haight club, with DJs Chuck Hampton and Jason Kendig. $5. 10pm-2am. 424 Haight St. www.juanitamore.com

Tattoo Fridays @ The Stud

Show off your ink. DJ Adrian Taylor spins house and hiphop; gogo dudes shake it. $6. 10pm-3am. 21+. 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com

Hunks at DNA Lounge

Sat 13

Bistroteque @ Cafe Flore

DJ Ken Vulsion of Honey Soundsystem spins tunes. 8pm-2am, $3 Cosmos & Lemon Drops; no cover. 10pm-2am. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

Diagnosing Difference @ El Rio

DVD release party for the trans film; Shawna Virago, Storm Miguel Florez, Willy Wilkinson, Delicio del Toro perform music. $5-$10. 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Fuzz @ Chaps II

Hiary, fuzzy, furry, whatever; enjoy the men. DJ Six mixes oldies and other grooves. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. at 9th. www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com

Girls Night Out @ Vibe Lounge, Oakland

New soul, R&B music night for women at the   Oakland LGBT club, with DJ Page Hodel; each 1st Saturday. $10. 10pm-2am. 2272 Telegraph Avenue (between 23rd Street and West Grand Ave). www.thevibelounge.com

Hayes Valley Follies @ Marlena's

Weekly old-school drag show, hosted by Miss Galilea. 10pm. No cover. 488 Hayes St. 864-6672. www.marlenasbarsf.com

Hot and Healthy @ Cafe Flore

Garza hosts a cocktail party with drag acts and naughty raffle prizes; proceeds benefit Sunburst Projects (low-income HIV families). 9pm-11pm. Noe, Market & 16th Sts. www.cafeflore.com  

Hyp @ Club Eight

Weekly gay hiphop night, with DJs Twin Spin and Big G. 10pm-3am. 1151 Folsom St. at 8th. www.hypsf.com

Sassy Saturdays @ The Mix

New weekly event with DJ Pirate spinning hot tunes from the 70s, 80s and todays favorites. 9pm-1am. 4086 18th St. Castro   www.sfmixbar.com

Social Club @ The Lookout

Upscale libations night, with DJs Lee Decker, Luke Fry. 9pm-2am. 16th at Market & Noe. www.guspresents.com

Fresh at Ruby Skye, Sun.

Sun 14

All-Male Amateur Strip Show
@ Deco Lounge

Ginger Snap hosts the wild and sexy night of newbies gettin' nude. $100 cash prize! DJ Lambchop spins tunes. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. 346-2025.  www.decosf.com

Beer Bust @ SF Eagle

The most popular daytime gay bar event in Northern California, with benefits for local LGBT and AIDS charities and organizations. $10 (for beer bust). 3pm-6pm. 12th St. at Harrison. www.sfeagle.com

Cabaret Showcase Showdown @ Martuni's

Katya Ludmilla Smirnoff-Skyy and Mrs. Trauma Flintstone cohost the second season of the singing competition. This week, Best International stylings are judges Madame Jo and Michael Mohammed. $5. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com  

Church @ The Cafe

Bebe Sweetbriar hosts a  Sunday afternoon event; a soul food brunch, hiphop and R&B spun by DJ Olga. 1pm-5pm. 2367 Market St. at Castro. 575-0750.   www.stopaids.org

Confession @ Q Bar

Absolut-ion cocktails and confession booths for your pent-up weekend guilt trip. DJ Luke Fry.  456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.com

Fresh @ Ruby Skye

DJ Kimberly S. spins lucky charms and grooves at the popular monthly T-dance; special performance by the Haus of Glitteratti. $20-$25. 21+. 6pm-12am. 420 Mason st. at Geary. www.freshsf.com

Gloss Sundays @ Trigger

Lord Martine hosts the weekend event at the trendy bar; DJ Hawthorne. 7pm-11pm. 2144 Market St. www.clubTrigger.com

Jock @ The Lookout

Afternoon schmooze and booze, with door and donations benefiting gay sports teams. $3. 2pm-8pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306. www.myspace.com/JockatLookout

Leche @ Trigger

Grand opening of a new Sunday Latin T-dance, with Margaritas, tequila shots, gogo studs and drag show by Sasha. 4pm-10pm. 2344 Market St. 675-9763.  www.clubpapi.com

Palace @ The Cafe

New monthly T-dance; first Sundays. DJ Joe Gauthreaux. $10. 6pm-12am.  Market St. at Castro. www.guspresents.com

Honey Sundays @ Paradise Lounge

Fab dance night for the SoMa dudes, produced by the Honey Sound System folks. 8pm-2am. 1501 Folsom St. at 11th. www.honeysoundsystem.com  

Salsa Sunday @ El Rio

Dance lessons and hot music at the neighbhorhood bar where everyone (over 21) is welcome. Free BBQ 3pm. Show 4pm. $8. 3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez. www.elriosf.com

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550

Two-stepping and line dancing $5-$8. 5pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave at Industrial. 820-1403.  www.sundancesaloon.org

Drinks at The Lookout

Mon 15

Do or Die @ The Mix

New weekly fun night, with talent contests, raffles, and drag shows. 6pm-10pm. 4086 18th St.

Karaoke Mondays @ Bar On Church

Drink specials as the meagerly talented get an opportunity to sing. 198 Church St. at Market. www.thebarsf.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

Sacred Cocktails @ The Lookout

Religious discussion group for LGBT Christians and others. Free. 8pm-9pm. 3600 16th St. 2nd floor.

Testarossa @ Trigger

New weekly 80s costume party with 80s videos and music; VJ Mark Andrus, with Don Lynch. 9pm-ish. 16th St. at Noe & Market.   www.clubTrigger.com  

Tiara Sensation @ The Stud

Vivianne ForeverMore hosts a night of drag and and dancing fun. $3.50 well drinks. 10pm-2am. 9th at Harrison. www.studsf.com www.myspace.com/tiarasensation

SF Boylesque at Infusion Lounge.
photo Brian Kuhlmann

Tue 16

Bulb @ The Stud

Michael Soldier hosts a night of cheap drinks and unusual performance art with live and lipsynch music and gogo studs. Show at 11pm. $8. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com  

The Castro's Got Talent @ Midnight Sun

Open mic night with host Dee Spencer. Weekly at 9pm. 4067 18th St. at Castro 861-4186. www.midnightsunsf.com

Double Vision @ The Lookout

DJs Frantik and Adrian Taylor. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306. www.thelookoutsf.com

Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's

Ronn Vigh and Nick Leonard host the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. One-drink minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com  

Ladies Night @ Q Bar

Women's night, with DJ Ms. Jackson, half-off drinks. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro st. www.qbarsf.com  

Posh @ Infusion Lounge

Live music and cabaret entertainment with drink and dinner specials at the  trendy Union Square club. 124 Ellis St. at Powell. www.infusionlounge.com

SF Boylesque @ Infusion Lounge

Naughty neo-burlesque show of saucy circusy dancing and singing. No cover. 21+. 9pm. 124 Ellis St. www.sfboylesque.com

Tank @ Trigger

Muscle guy happy hour with DJs Hawthorne and James Torres. 7pm-10pm. 2344 Market St. 551-CLUB. www.clubTrigger.com

Tony Torrez @ Cigar Bar & Grill

Exhibit of Native American-inspired artwork. 7pm-10pm. Thru March. 850 Montgomery St. www.cigarbarandgrill.com

A-List Martini Nights

Wed 17

A-List Martini Nights @ Bar TBA

Ongoing popular weekly social and networking event for gay men and their friends. Sign up to get invites to a different bar each week. 9pm-12am. www.sfalist.com

Astral Force, DC/AC @ El Rio

Two rockin' bands perform at a benefit for the AIDS Life Cycle. Donations. 7pm. 3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Booty Call @ Q Bar

Juanita More! and her More Boys entertain and debauche with; hot gogo studs, too. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.juanitamore.com

Boys/Scuba @ Lime

Social event with different DJs and TobyGo.com's gogo dudes. First and third Wednesdays. Scuba's a DJ showcase second and fourth Wed. No cover. 9pm-12am. 2247 Market St. 621-5256.  www.lime-sf.com

Brain Farts @ The Lookout

Ongoing Wednesdays night fun as Bebe Sweetbriar and Poll Del Mar co-hostess the fun trivia game with wacky prizes. Free. 7:30-11pm. 3600 16th St. 431-0306. www.lookoutsf.com

Fame @ Bar on Church

New night of glam and costumed celeb farce at the renovated bar (formerly The Transfer). 9pm-2am. 198 Church St. at Market. www.TheBarSF.com

Frat House @ 440 Bar

College guys and those who impersonate them enjoy cheap drink and tunes spun by DJ Matt. 440 Castro St. www.guspresents.com

Live Bands @ SF Eagle

Live music with local queer or simply cool bands. 12th St. at Harrison. www.sfeagle.com

Mary-Go-Round @ The Lookout

Cookie Dough, Suppositori Spelling and Pollo Del Mar host a weekly drag show. $5. 10:30pm show. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

Soulduction @ Vibe Lounge, Oakland

Weekly soul, R&B music night at the Oakland LGBT club. $5. 10pm-2am. 2272 Telegraph Avenue (between 23rd Street and West Grand Ave). www.thevibelounge.com

DJ spins

Thu 18

The Crib @ City Nights

Ongina (RuPaul's Drag Race) live on stage in a special gender-bender ball at the pop music club night. $10. 18+. 9:30pm-3am. 715 Harrison St. at 3rd. www.thecribsf.com

Flight 1760 @ Triple Crown

Gay night at the renovated bar (formerly Octavia Lounge), with DJ Adrian Taylor. 10pm-2am. 1760 Market St. at Octavia. www.triplecrownsf.com

Gay Dating Game Show @ The Mix

BeBe Sweetbriar hosts the weekly fun contest just like the campy straight 70s version. Be a contestant, get a date, or watch all the fun. No cover. 8pm. 4086 18th St. at Castro. 431-8616.

Juicy @ The White Horse, Oakland

Hip Hop, R&B and soul. 9pm. (karaoke, drag king shows other nights, too). 6551 Telegraph Ave. (510) 652-3820.

Kick It @ Bar on Church

New night of hiphop at the renovated bar (formerly The Transfer). 9pm-2am. Also Sundays. 198 Church St. at Market. www.TheBarSF.com

Ladies Night @ Infusion Lounge

Twice-monthly (2nd and 4th Thu) women's night at the Union Square club. 5pm-9pm cocktails, optional dinner. Dancing til 2am. 124 Ellis St. www.infusionlounge.com

Live Bands @ SF Eagle

Local and touring bands perform live rock music at the famed bar. $7. 9:30pm. 12th St. at Harrison. www.hankbobbit.com   www.sfeagle.com

Pub Thursdays @ Cafe Flore

DJ Lamont Young; $2 and $3 Beer Specials, no cover. 10pm-2am. 2298 Market St. at Noe. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com

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Bar Listings

Gogo hottie at Trigger

Castro

The 440

Formerly Daddy's, a fun relaxed bar particular to bears, daddies, muscle bears, and their admirers. Drink specials, occasional gogo dancers, Thursday night wildness, beer busts, fundraisers and underwear nights. 440 Castro St. www.the440.com

Badlands

Popular gay bar with DJ dance music; very small dance floor; often crowded with lines on weekends. 4121 18th St. 861-3846.   www.sfbadlands.com  

The Cafe

Remodeled popular upstairs dance bar with balcony view, pool table, special events, frequent twinky scantily clad gogo boys. 2369 Market St. at Castro. 

www.cafesf.com

The Edge

Casual gay bar with daily drink specials, frequent theme parties and charity events. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. 863-4027.   www.edgesf.com

Harvey's

Restaurant and popular bar, with a great menu (chicken salad, fries, burgers), frequent drag shows, comedy Tuesdays. Gay community memorabilia lines the walls at the former Elephant Walk, now named after gay supervisor Harvey Milk. 500 Castro St. at 18th.  431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com

Lime

Restaurant and bar with trendy design, fun menu, tasty drinks; loud music, hipster crowd; frequent special events. 2247 Market St. at Noe. 621-5256.  www.lime-sf.com

The Lookout

Enjoy great views and popular drinks at the former Metro Bar. Restaurant next door, and many special events and fundraisers each week. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com

The Midnight Sun

Video bar with nightly screenings of popular gay-themed and campy TV shows; occasional open mic and contests. 4067 18th St. 861-4186.   www.midnightsunsf.com

The Mix

Relaxed neighborhood gay bar with pool table, friendly staff, cozy open-air porch in back. Frequent special events, sports team fundraisers and more. 4086 18th st. at Castro. 431-8616. www.sfmixbar.com

Moby Dick

Longtime favorite (30+ years)  with parties for local sports teams, occasional live shows, but mostly just a popular hangout. 4049 18th St. at Hartford. www.mobydicksf.com

Q Bar

Renovated mini-nightclub with frequent fun events, including Juanita More's Wed. night Booty Call, and 456 Castro st. 864-2877. www.qbarsf.com

Twin Peaks Tavern

Historic bar, one of the earliest gay bars with clear glass windows. Popular with older gents. Don't miss the strong drinks and cozy balcony. 401 Castro St. at Market. 864-9470. www.twinpeakstavern.com

Toad Hall

Recently renovated (formerly The Pendulum; renamed after a historic Castro St. bar of the 1970s) hangout bar with a small dance floor and open-air back patio. 4146 18th St. 621-2811. www.toadhallbar.com

Trigger

Stylish two-level  nightclub with dancers, entertainment; Tuesday women's night, VIP membership, bottle service. 2344 Market St. 551-CLUB.  www.clubtrigger.com

The Lexington

Mission/Bernal Heights

El Rio

Diverse fun bar with a big outdoor porch, live music, dancing, food, frequent special events. 3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com

Esta Noche

Dive of a gay bar with frequent drag Latin shows and gogo boys; cheap drinks, $10-$15 cover charge many nights. 3079 16th St. 861-5757. www.estanocheclub.com

The Lexington

Popular lesbian bar, with hot DJs and fun events. 3464 19th St. at Valencia. 863-2052. www.lexingtonclub.com

Wild Side West

Historic popular lesbian bar; hosts many fundraisers, softball team parties, etc. 424 Courtland Ave. at Wool. 647-3099. www.wildsidewestsf.com

Deco Lounge cute bartender

Polk/Tenderloin

Aunt Charlie's Lounge

Historic dive bar, with old school drag shows on Wed, Fri & Sat., plus other events. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. 441-2922. www.auntcharlieslounge.com

The Cinch

Old-school bar with a charmingly retro Western theme; outdoor patio, cheap drinks and local fun. 1723 Polk St. at Clay. 776-4162.  

Deco Lounge

Classic vintage-style bar and nightclub with some of the most popular ongoing events, including Bearracuda, Snap-a-licious and the Sunday night All-Male Amateur Strip Show. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. 346-2025.  www.decosf.com

Divas

Intimate nightclub with a cute stage for karaoke, drag shows, transsexual strippers, and DJed dancing. 1081 Post St. 474-3482.   www.divassf.com

The Gangway

Classic old-school hangout, with colorful Tenderloin denizens and cheap drinks. 841 Larkin St at Geary.776-6828.

Kimo's

Retro-style mixed bar with live bands nearly every night, and monthly drag shows upstairs. 1351 Polk St. at Pine. 885-4535. www.kimosbarsf.com

Lush Lounge

Intimate bar specializing in delicious martinis and flirtacious patrons. 1092 Post St. at Polk. 771-2022. www.thelushlounge.com

Dudes at Truck

South of Market

Chaps II

Intimate  leather bar with nightly themes (boots, rubber, jocks, etc.), weekend beer bust, gogo dancers and a fetish-friendly atmosphere. 1225 Folsom St. at 8th. 255-2427.  www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com

Club Eight

With a lounge in front and dance floor in back, this nightclub hosts fun gay events like Pornstar, Big Top, Club Nur, and Club Dragon. Usually a cover change. 1151 Folsom St. at 7th. 431-1151. www.eightsf.com

Eagle Tavern

The daddy of all leather bars, with a three bars (two outside) and the most popular Sunday beer bust in town. 398 12th St. 626-0880. www.sfeagle.com

Hole in the Wall

Funky bar with wild decor, moved from its original location, but still great for a freaky funky gay time. 1369 Folsom St. 431-4695.   www.holeinthewallsaloon.com

End Up

Historic dance club with a huge outdoor porch, plenty of different areas to hang out, and popular dance events nearly every nights. 401 6th St. at Harrison. 646-0999. www.theendup.com

Lone Star Saloon

Bear Central, with cheap drinks, a popular back porch, pool table, and frequent special events and fundraisers. 1354 Harrison st. at 11th. 863-9999. www.lonestarsaloon.com

The Powerhouse

Very cruisy bar with back "smoking" room, frequent sexy fundraisers, porn stars (and porn on the TVs), Bare chest Men and general naughtiness. 1347 Folsom St. at 10th. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com

The Stud

Historic popular bar with near-nightly live events (bands, performances, comedy, drag), cheap drinks and good atmosphere. 399 9th St. at Harrison.  www.studsf.com

Truck

Cute sexy little bar with tasty food and frequent unusual events, like Mr. Deviant, Tuesdays night "Speakeasy," and holiday-themed costume parties. 1900 Folsom St. at 15th. 252-0306. www.trucksf.com

Blackbird Bar

Upper Market/Lower Haight/Hayes Valley

Bar On Church

Renovated now-glittery small nightclub (formerly The Transfer) with various amusing events. 198 Church St. at Market. 355-9211. www.thebarsf.com 

Blackbird

New bar with creative drinks and cool ambiance, rustic chic decor (formerly The Expansion).; very popular. Private parking. 2124 Market St. at Church. 503-0630. www.blackbirdbar.com

Buck Tavern

Simple, clean friendly mixed bar with a great bar menu of burgers, etc. 1655 Market St. at Gough. 874-9183. www.bucktavernsf.com

Marlena's

Historic neighborhood bar with cheap drinks, hilarious weekend drag shows, and the most amazing holiday decorations in town. 488 Hayes St. 864-6672. www.marlenasbarsf.com

Martuni's

Martini bar with a back piano lounge hosting frequent lively shows. 4 Valencia St. at Market. 241-0205. www.martunis.ypguides.net

Pilsner Inn

Neighborhood bar with an ample covered back porch. Frequent events for the several gay sports teams they sponsor. 225 Church St. 621-7058. www.pilsnerinn.com

The Mint

Somewhat gay karaoke bar, except on weekends or when straight parties take over. 1942 Market St. at Buchanan.   www.themint.net

Trax

Small friendly neighborhood bar. 1477 Haight St. at Ashbury. 864-4213. www.sftrax.com

Triple Crown

Former Octavia Lounge alternates with gay, straight and mixed nights. Amusing bar menu of burgers and tacos. 1760 Market St.   www.triplecrownsf.com

Underground SF

Small bar (formerly The Top) with occasional gay nights, like Cockfight. 424 Haight St. Webster.

Bench and Bar

Oakland

Bench and Bar

Popular Latino bar at a new and completely renovated location. Big dance nights, cute gogo guys, drag queen hostesses and multiple bars. 21+. 510 17th St. (510) 444-2266. www.bench-and-bar.com

Vibe Lounge, Oakland

Weekly soul, R&B music night at the   Oakland LGBT club. 2272 Telegraph Avenue (between 23rd Street and West Grand Ave). www.thevibelounge.com

White Horse

Historic gay bar with a relaxed friendly atmosphere. 6551 Telegraph Ave. (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com

Russian River Resort

Russian River, Guerneville

Rainbow Cattle Company

LGBT bar known for fun, frolic and fancy with its diverse guests. Everyone is always welcome at the Rainbow. And on your next visit, be sure to sample our signature drink: Long Island Iced Tea in a mason jar. 16220 Main St. (707) 869-0206. www.QueerSteer.com

Triple R Bar

Proudly celebrating 25 years gay-owned and operated, the main bar, part of the Russian River Resort, is open 365 days a year until 2 am, with three bars during the season – indoor, poolside and piano.  We have live weekly entertainment, karaoke, psychic readings and we serve up great cocktails. saline pool, hot tub, poolside bar/BBQ, indoor bar and piano bar; host resort for many annual events as well as providing live weekly entertainment. 16390 Fourth Street

Guerneville. info@RussianRiverResort.com (707) 869-0691.

www.RussianRiverResort.com

Club Yamagata

Dance Club with full bar, juice and smoothies.  Daily snacks and specials like Sushi and Sake nights, Taco Tuesdays and art & Wine Wednesdays. 16225 Main St., Guerneville. (707) 824-1671

Woods Resort

For a relaxing, rejuvenating and (perhaps) slightly "spirited" escape to the Russian River; centrally located in downtown Guerneville, The Woods is situated between the tall, swaying redwood trees and the hypnotic flow of the splendid Russian River for the ideal resort experience. Within walking distance to shops, restaurants, dancing and live entertainment, The Woods Resort sits in a quiet corner bend of Fife's Creek. 16484 4th St. Guerneville. (707) 869-0600. www.RRWoods.com Fore more info, visit www.gayrussianriver.com

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