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June 2011
Gay bar turns 45 The Eagle has Flown
Pride by Night Sandra, Olympia & more music
On the Tab: June Events
ingredients ★ June 2011★
Still Studly
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The Eagle has Flown
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Pride by Night
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More Bars
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On the Tab: June
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✶ On the Cover: The Stud’s co-owners Ben Guibord and Michael McElhaney celebrate 45 years. Photo: Georg Lester. See page 4.
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STILL STUDLYd GAY BAR CELEBRATES 45 YEARS • by Jim Provenzano
The Stud’s co-owners Michael McElhaney (left) and Ben Guibord. Georg Lester
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ow does a gay bar remain successful through the years? The Stud’s two coowners talked about their lengthy history managing one of the nation’s oldest gay bars, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month. The Stud Bar opened in 1966 as the early gay and hippie movements in San Francisco culture took hold. Originally a leather bar with a psychedelic Chuck Arnett wall mural, although it moved in 1987 (from the venue now known as Holy Cow), its current space, formerly The Arena, is also historic, having hosted the first Bare Chest Calendar contests in 1984. Ben Guibord, a current co-owner, has been working at The Stud since 1977, “almost 35 years, which are the best years of my life; almost half my life, actually,” he said. Guibord started from the ground up, literally. “I started by sweeping the floors,” he said. “Owner Jim Fleckstein was new, too. Both of us learned the business together.” Guibord became secretary of the corporation, and has also been a DJ. The 1987 move from the Folsom St. address stemmed from the landlord demanding a percentage of the bar’s income. When Fleckstein died and his estate was finalized, The Stud bought itself back from Fleckstein’s heirs a few times. Guibord has been the co-owner for two of those transactions, since 1977. The Stud team decided to find a new home, and considered venues where the Ambush had been (across the street from the Lone Star), as well as the current location of Slim’s on 11th Street. After moving to its current location on the corner of Harrison and 9th streets, Guibord said June 16 became the bar’s anniversary. Like Guibord, Michael McElheny started doing
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basic work, later becoming a co-owner in 1996. Guibord said, “We were just happy to get our paycheck, to own our jobs. Michael and I aren’t about making a huge profit. With current times, we’re very fortunate to own our jobs.” How is it that The Stud, unlike so many other bars, has lasted 45 years? “Stick with it!” said Guibord. “If you believe in it.” For McElhaney, co-owning a bar was an adventure after moving to San Francisco from Hawaii in 1989. He still lives there part time. “I was super naïve and I was only 28 when I’d bought into the Stud,” said McElhaney. Starting as a cashier in 1991, and then a doorman, McElhaney was dating the manager at the time, and “in a fit of nepotism, he gave me his job,” he said. “I was thrown into bartending.” Before they undertook managing the bar, which went into probate, “A whole group of people bought it and kind of annihilated it,” said McElhaney. “It made me sad to see that. So I asked one of the owners if he’d like to sell it. He made an offer, and we took it. We were like, ‘Let’s do this. Let’s have fun!’ Fresh out of art school, the charismatic McElhaney landed a large bank loan and started improving the space. “The previous owners had stripped the place,” he said. “They left one disco ball and one pin spot.” After its first four years, under their ownership, the bar’s debts were paid off. Serendipity, and a lot of hard work, played a role in the bar’s resurgence. “Ben and I both have June 24 birthdays, which is also near the bar’s anniversary,” said McElhaney. “When we took legal ownership, it was also on our birthdays, too.” The bar’s most famous weekly night, Trannyshack, began as Singing for Suppers, a fundraiser for food programs for AIDS/HIV patients, which McElhaney
supported by decorating the by bar owners, has had an effect. bar and promoting it. “I love “The more bars there are down drag queens, and Trannyshack here, the more traffic there quickly took off.” After eleven is,” he said. “Less opportunity years with numerous celebrity means less people. At one time appearances, host Heklina in the ‘70s, there were more than moved Trannyshack to other 100 gay bars and about 20 bath venues, including its current houses.” monthly events at DNA Lounge. Having endured those glory New Wave Mondays became days, McElhaney remains one of the most popular nights hopeful yet cautious about the of the week in the ‘90s. After future of gay nightlife in San Trannyshack and Sugar left Francisco, admitting that he the bar, Guibord said they has no business model, “just 13had to start relying on event hour days; whatever needs to promoters. Diverse nights like be worked or fixed, we worked Glitterbox and Guilty ranged it daily.” from goth to gay to drag to bear But the scene has certainly Georg Lester events. Current variety shows changed. McElhaney points Michael McElhaney serves up a like Meow Mix and Friday’s out “a culturally-based shift Stud-ly set of drinks. Some Thing bring in fans of away from the inclusive oddity wild stage acts, while Big brings the large men, and and fun of nightlife, as well as the kick-back style, Frolic attracts those who like to party in animal where no one cares what you wear. Eccentricity and costumes. engagement are not seen as important anymore. “We like a diverse crowd, with shows going on,” Clubs now tend to be a little more cookie cutter, said Guibord, who added that the recent closing of more mainstream.” The Eagle Tavern, as well as ongoing problems faced Page 14
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THE EAGLE HAS FLOWNd T
The Eagle’s iconic mascot.
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he bar may be closed, but The Eagle’s far from dead: it lives on in the memories of the thousands who have passed through its
doors. For decades, San Francisco’s LGBTs have been building a sort of mental scrapbook of The Eagle, one concert, fundraiser, and cracked peanut at a time. And now, with the business shuttered, it’s a fine time to look back over the past three decades, and maybe even farther back still. You can’t talk about local leather without talking about the role that The Eagle played in keeping the scene alive. It’s where San Francisco’s current reigning Grand Duke, Jason Husted, first met Daddy Ray Tilton and Mama Sandy Reinhardt. And it’s where he met his partner, Christopher Humphreys, whom you can see on the August page of 2012’s Bare Chest Calendar. Everyone has a favorite memory of the place. “Before I was employed there, I used to go to Sunday beer busts, just to rubberneck at the massive crowd of gay men,” recalled former manager Doug Hilsinger. “I remember kissing my wonderful husband at the Eagle,” said Christian Calson. “We were all dressed in leather and from out of town. It was wonderful. One of my favorite SF experiences.” “My first memory [of the bar] ... was a long time ago,” said Robert Ein. “AIDS was destroying our community by then, and I had a sense of camaraderie. I enjoyed the leather scene and I felt like I belonged here.” “I arrived in San Francisco in 1989, and The Eagle was one of the first bars I visited,” Dolph Pun told us. “I went to a Sunday beer bust and was amazed that there were that many gay people in one place.”
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“I started going to The Eagle back in 1993,” recalled Will Brunner. “I was just getting into the leather scene and that’s where I started. It had a dress code at that time, and man, what a crowd. ... I used to bootblack there, so I was there most every Sunday for the past four or five years.” Brunner’s favorite Eagle memory: winning the title SF Leather Daddy’s Boy XX. “Frankly, most of my memories are a happy blur,” Demetri Moshoyannis, Executive Director of Folsom Street Events, told BARtab. “Most of the time, I can hold my liquor pretty well, but the only times I’ve ever blacked out were on the patio at The Eagle. ... I’m sure I did some really naughty things. Honestly, I think I just made out with lots of hot guys whom I can’t remember now.” Many Eagle patrons reserve their fondest memories for the concerts. “My most memorable performance at the Eagle was when Connie Francis sang ‘Where the Boys Are’ at a Sunday beer bust/ fundraiser, back in the days when the bar was known as the SF Eagle,” said Paul Jorgenson. And Doug Hilsinger listed off a who’s-who of some of the most memorable acts: Zen Guerrilla, Extra Action Marching Band, OXBOW, a BomB reunion at which the PA kept failing, Cinnamon Girls, Pansy Division, The Freedom Rockers every New Year’s Eve, Thee OhSees, The Quails, Grant Hart, High On Fire, StarFucker, OFF!, and all the annual Mission Creek Music Festival shows. Aside from the music, another big part of The Eagle experience was the decor. Doug Hilsinger’s favorite items were a motorcycle doing a wheelie across the back wall, the metal candle sconces, the wooden cutout of the NYC MineShaft guy, and the autumnal lights and leaves up over the bar through autumn.
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“I love the fire pit at night on a weeknight,” said Christian Calson, still not used to talking about the bar in past tense. “You can just forget you’re in a crowded city and feel like you’re at home.” Dolph Pun misses the “fresh candy” machine. “The machine never worked, but we used it as a candy dish all the time,” he said. “People would bring in bags of candy.” And Gerardo Manzo’s favorite decoration: a small sign above the DJ booth door that read, “no room for racism.” So is this the end of the line for The Eagle? Maybe not. History buffs like Robert Ein are digging deep into the archives on the sixth floor of the Public
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Library, scouring old maps and microfiche to determine whether the building could be declared a historic landmark. So far, some tantalizing clues have popped up. One map yielded a landlord’s name: Dan Gallagher, owner of a teaming (horses) and mercantile establishment. “It looks like it may have been a major travel hub for horses,” Ein said. A water record from 1888 shows more hints that it was, at some point, a saloon, a foundry, and a stable. And then there’s the slight offset between the building and the stage, hinting that portions of the property were built prior to the modern street grid.
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Eagle Tavern bartenders only days before it closed.
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PRIDE BY NIGHTd P • by David-Elijah Nahmod
ride doesn’t begin and end with the Parade and street fair. Pride is a 24/7 state of mind. In San Francisco, there’s always something you can do to elevate your personal Pride celebration. Now that Pride Month is upon us, here’s a few ways you can party hearty in the spirit of the season. Have some fun, hear some good songs, meet an Oscar winning movie star, or donate to a good cause. So many possibilities! Hotel Nikko’s uber elegant Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko (222 Mason at Ellis St.) is a good place to start. There are more choices in this one venue than you can shake a stick at! The fun begins early, when, on Monday and Tuesday, June 6 and 7th, at 8pm, the fabulous Sharon McNight debuts her new show. The First First 30 Years: From Moose Hall to Carnegie Hall is a career retrospective. Among other things, the diva will perform as Judy, Margaret Hamilton and Billie Burke from The Wizard of Oz. “The first Pride Parade I attended was in 1977,” says McNight. “Whoa, I’m dating myself, but the sex is fabulous!” As the Big Weekend approaches, Matthew Martin returns to Rrazz with his variety show All Singing! All Dancing! All Dead! Backed by the Tom Shaw Trio, Martin appears on Monday, June 20 at 8pm, performing as Bette, Judy, Kate and other Hollywood royalty in tribute to their careers and the gay audiences that have kept their memories alive and well. Pride is always a good time to remember those we lost to HIV. On June 24, saddle up with Anita Cocktail at A Honky Tonk Hootenanny. On June 24, the Anita Cocktail Hour will appear at Rrazz Room to entertain you – and to benefit Project Open Hand, the most worthy meals on wheels service for people with HIV. More info: www.theRrazzRoom.com If stand-up comedy is more to your liking, then head over to El Rio (3158 Mission St.). On Monday, June 13 at 8pm, the trendy, divey Mission tradition presents Kung Pao Kosher Comedy. 8 BAR★TAB • bartabsf.com • June 2011
It’s Queer Comedy Night with Matina Bevis, Julia Jackson, Nate Blanchard, Joan Howard and host Lisa Geduldig. Tickets are on a sliding scale basis ($7-20), so pay whichever amount you want; always helpful in these tough economic times. More info: www.ElRioSF.com Sandra and www.Koshercomedy.com Bernhard More laughs can be found at The Stud (399 9th St. at Harrison). Each week, David Hawkins hosts The Blue Room, San Francisco’s hottest uncensored weekly comedy showcase. On Wednesday, June 22, Ronn Vigh, Ali Mafi, Pippi Lovestocking, Yuri Kagan and Ali Mafi more LGBT comics let out all the stops at the Dirty Gay Sex Comedy night. $10. 8pm. www. studsf.com The iconic Sandra Bernhard, herself said to be a member of this community, stops off in town for Pride Weekend. On Friday June 24 and 25 (both nights at 7pm), this master of observational comedy and political satire performs her new show I Love Being Me, Don’t You? at the Marines Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St.). This show is recommended for persons age 16 and above. Naughty, naughty Sandra! www.MarinesMemorialTheatre.com Finally, have dinner with a real live movie star! On Friday, June 24, Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis, star of TV’s Tales of the City, will host a special performance of the new musical Tales at American Conservatory Theatre. Ms. Dukakis, who is also the celebrity Grand Marshall at this year’s Pride Parade, will join the cast onstage to say a few words June 24. A lucky few attendees will also get to attend a private after-party with Dukakis, and a dozen fortunate souls will join her for a private dinner ($75-$1500). This night to remember will benefit A.C.T. and the Richmond/ Ermet AIDS Foundation (www.act-sf.org). “I am honored to be Celebrity Grand Marshall and thrilled to host Tales of the City on June 24th,” Dukakis said in an email to BARtab. “Like many San Franciscans, I can’t wait to see the next chapter of the City’s favorite story.” ✸
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ith some bars closing and others opening, we thought we’d offer an updated list of San Francisco LGBT taverns and a few nightclubs that are mostly or totally gay. Visiting tourists, and locals who want to re-discover gay venues, enjoy.
A friendly bartender at Trax on Haight Street. Rick Gerharter
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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
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
Q Bar- Renovated mini-nightclub with frequent fun events, including Juanita More’s Wed. night Booty Call; also a fave spot for visiting gay celebs. 456 Castro St. 864-2877. www.qbarsf.com
Swirl- Stylish wine bar and store, with tasting events,
small dance floor; often crowded with lines on weekends. 4121 18th St. 861-3846. www.sfbadlands.com
and many delicious vintages to buy by the bottle. 572 Castro St. 864-2262. www.swirloncastro.com
The Cafe- Popular upstairs dance bar with balcony view, pool table, special events, frequent gogo boys and gals on women’s nights. 2369 Market St. at Castro. www.cafesf.com
Twin Peaks Tavern- Historic bar, one of the earliest
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
Last Call- Intimate relaxed and low key bar; open daily 12pm-2am. 3988 18th St. atSanchez. 861-1310. www.thelastcallbar.com
Lime- Restaurant and bar with trendy design, tasty drinks; loud music, hipster/straight crowd on weekends. 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, including Jock Sundays. 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. 8614186. www.midnightsunsf.com
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Toad Hall- Recently renovated hangout bar with multiple TV screens, 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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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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
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The Edge- Casual gay bar with daily drink specials,
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
Marlena’s bar in Hayes Valley
Go Bang at Deco Lounge
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The Make-Out Room- Mixed, fun, slightly divey
3pm-2am, Sat-Sun open at 12pm. 1221 Polk St. 771-2022. www.lushloungesf.com
bar with a variety of events, including “Writers With Drinks.” 3225 22nd St. 647-2888. www.makeoutroom.com
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Thee Parkside- Mixed, lesbian, queer etc. bar and
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nightclub with almost-nightly indie, punk and queer bands performing. 1600 17th St. 252-1330. www.theeparkside.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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Aunt Charlie’s Lounge- Historic dive bar, with old school drag shows on Wed, Fri & Sat. DJ Bus Station John’s popular retro disco Tubesteak Connection is each Thursday. 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 Go Bang, 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, topless transgender 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- With a new spacious two-floor location and a fireplace, the bar specializing in delicious martinis and flirtatious patrons is a new/old Polk favorite. Daily
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South of Market Asia SF- Restaurant and lounge with drag queen servers; popular with a mixed crowd. Special events are frequently hosted here. 201 9th st. at Howard. 255-2742. www.asiasf.com
Bloodhound- Mixed, gay-friendly bar with an amusing faux-rustic style. 4pm-2am daily. 1145 Folsom St. at 7th. 863-2840. www.bloodhoundsf.com
Club Eight- With a lounge in front and dance floor in back, this nightclub hosts fun gay events like Pornstar, Big Top, Red Meat, and Club Dragon. Usually a cover change. 1151 Folsom St. at 7th. 431-1151. www.eightsf.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
Kok- Intimate bar (formerly Chaps II) with nightly themes weekend beer bust, occasional gogo dancers and a fetish-friendly atmosphere. 1225 Folsom St. at 8th. 2552427. www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.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 Calendar Men events and general naughtiness. 1347 Folsom St. at 10th. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
The Stud- Historic popular bar with near-nightly events (bands, performances, comedy, drag), cheap
drinks and good atmosphere. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
Truck- Little bar with tasty burgers, occasional shows, and special events like themed costume parties. 1900 Folsom St. at 15th. 252-0306. www.trucksf.com ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Blackbird- Mixed bar with creative drinks and cool yet noisy ambiance, rustic chic décor. 2124 Market St. at Church. 503-0630. www.blackbirdbar.com
Buck Tavern- Simple, clean friendly mixed bar with a menu of burgers, etc. 1655 Market St. at Gough. 874-9183. www.bucktavernsf.com Marlena’s- Historic neighborhood bar with cheap drinks, 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 with local singing and instrumental talents. 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
Rickshaw Stop- Mixed nightclub with frequent indie band shows, gay-friendly events. 155 Fell St. 861-2011. www.rickshawstop.com Trax- Small friendly neighborhood bar. 1477 Haight St. at Ashbury. 864-4213. www.sftrax.com
Rebel- The former Triple Crown has gone all-gay, with Stallion (gogo guys til 4am) Saturday night, and other events. 1760 Market St. www.triplecrownsf.com
Underground SF- Small bar with popular packed gay nights like Cockfight, and women’s events most Thursdays. 424 Haight St. Webster. www.myspace.com/undergroundsf For more listings, go to www.BARtabSF.com. Don’t miss our July and August issues, with features on LGBT bars in East Bay, Sacramento, San Jose and more of Northern California. Send your events listings to bartabsf@ebar.com
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some muscle-head in a jock strap behind a When not managing bar. Some people want The Stud, McElhaney to have a conversation, fulfills his preference or are looking for for unusual entertainmore of a substantive ment by performing experience, not just ‘get with a belly dancing drunk, go home with troupe on occasional someone.’ Fridays at Kan Zaman “Of course, I’ve Restaurant (1793 done that, too,” Haight St.). McElhaney smiled. Although The Stud Marc Geller “But I’m selective.” The Stud circa 1991. has been supported So, how do they by independent maintain a historic venue for all patrons? events, “The reason you have the whole monthly “We still have years on our lease and thankfully or quarterly club is because there isn’t enough our landlord has been a wonderful person. We have support for certain nights to be weekly,” said an awesome staff that we adore,” said McElhaney. McElhaney. “Communities have become fractured “What The Stud has been about is celebrating and and disparate. People want to focus on what they maintaining the diversity for men, women, gay, want, as opposed to coming out and not knowing straight. To get to 45 is good.” ✸ exactly what’s going to happen.” McElhaney is aware of the fickle nature of his The Stud’s 45th anniversary party business. “The Stud’s been this raging spot, then it has is Thursday, June 23, 399 9th St. to go into a little hibernation for a while to refresh,” he at Harrison. For info on ongoing said. “We want to do a re-invent, where it’s still got its and special June events, go to soul. People want a little more meat and substance, www.studsf.com and I think we can offer that. Some people just want
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So far, it’s all speculation. But investigators are hot on the trail of a Holy Grail: a painting rumored to exist, created sometime in the 1800s and depicting a barn that might, over the years, have become The Eagle. “If we can find that painting, it would be a very important piece for the Historic Preservation Commission to consider,” Ein said. “I’m still hoping
A beer bust in 2000. Rich Stadtmiller
in the 11th hour a win-win solution can be found.” “I was in Ohio when I was texted that the Eagle had closed,” Reinhardt told BARtab. “My heart was broken. ... I’m just not ready to see it empty.” “The Eagle Tavern became my family’s kitchen,” Grand Duke Jason Husted recalled. “That was where we all met and talked about our day, our week, our month, our year, depending on how long it was since we saw each other. It was a place where anyone could be comfortable.”
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eON THE TA~B f ~June 2011 ★
Larry Carlton @ The Rrazz Room Four-time Grammy winner performs a variety of styles of music. $47.50. 8pm. Also June 3, 8pm. June 4 & 7, 9:30pm. 2-drink min. 21+. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 380-3095. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Lights Out @ Steamworks, Berkeley Enjoy dark privacy at the popular private men’s gym and sauna. $14-$45. Open 24/7. 2107 4th St. (510) 845-8992. www.steamworksonline.com
Redlight @ Risque Lounge DJ Hawthorne welcomes comic singer Wendy Ho (“Bitch, I Stole Your Purse”) to the new weekly retro classy lounge for music, fashion, art and cocktails. 45 Maiden Lane. 6pm-10pm. www.ghettodisco.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge Adele @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley See Sat. 4
Retro tunes and retro cruisy crowd, each Thursday. DJ Bus Station John plays records. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Vima Vice Squad @ Jessie Square
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Outdoor country western and line dancing lessons with live music. Part of the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Free. 6pm-7:30pm. Mission St. at 3rd. www.ybgf.org
Fri 3➠ Wed 1➠ Blue Room Comedy @ The Stud Comic David Hawkins has moved his popular bawdy laughfest to a roomy nightclub; this month with Karith Foster, Adam Lehmanhas and others. No cover. 8pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Veronica Klaus @ The Rrazz Room Local chanteuse performs the Peggy Lee Songbook. $29.50. 8pm. (Also May 31). 2-drink min. 21+. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 380-3095. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Wolf @ The Watergarden, San Jose Monthly event (first Wednesdays) for furry men and their fans at the South Bay bath house. $10-$30. Lockers half-price 4pm-12am. 18+. 1010 The Alameda. (408) 2751215. www.thewatergarden.com
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Anita Cocktail @ The Rrazz Room Bubbly faux queen sings and does comedy with pals Sean Ray, Sara Moore and others. $25. 10:15pm. Also June 24, 10:15pm. 2-drink min. 21+. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 380-3095. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Fuzzz @ El Rio Diverse crowd for an eclectic queer-friendly dance night with different themes. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
Ghetto Disco @ The Endup DJs Hawthorne and guests spin dance grooves til dawn. $15-$20. Free before 12am. 11pm-6am. 401 6th St. at Harrison. 646-0999. www.theendup.com
Gogo Night @ Kok Bar Bring your tip money for the new monthly night (1st Fridays) for fans of guys who shake their moneymakers. $2 cover at 11pm. 9:30pm-1:30am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com
Fairy Princess Party @ Chambers
Hard @ Q Bar
Actress-singer Debbie Gibson hosts a Svedka vodkasponsored unofficial Pride party and benefit for the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation. Liam Mayclem MCs; Harry Denton, Pollo del Mar and Bebe Sweetbriar also present. Donations. 6:30-9:30pm. 601 Eddy St. www.reaf.org
Electro pop dance night at the intimate Castro bar-club, with DJ Haute Toddy. 9pm-2am. 456 Castro St. www.QbarSF.com
Monthly women’s night (1st Thursdays) of lube wrestling by local strippers and wrestlers, Red Hots Burlesque sexy performances, and goodies from Good Vibrations. $10$15. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
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Lance Holman hosts the sexy monthly fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund; gogo guys, raffles, bootblacks. $5. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
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Hard French @ El Rio Monthly (1st Sat) dance-cruise night for women, with DJs Carnita and Brown Amy playing grooves. Drinks and BBQ 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
Locker Room @ The Edge
Hot Box @ Bench and Bar, Oakland
Michael Brandon hosts a sports-sexy night, with gogo guys, Jell-O shots and a uniform-fetish night. 9pm-12am. 18th St. at Collingwood.
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. $8-$15. 9pm to 3am. www.hotboxinthebay.com
Adele @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Le Perle Degli Squallor @ Hot Spot
Popular soulful singer performs live (moved from SF’s Warfield Theatre). $45 lawn. $65 reserved. 8pm. Gayley Rd. at Piedmont Ave., UC Berkeley campus. (800) 7453000. www.adele.tv www.thewarfieldtheatre.com
DJ Bus Station John’s intimate monthly (1st Saturdays) retro disco night re-decorates the cozy dive bar into a cool dance hangout. 2 for 1 drinks 9pm-11pm. Open til 2am. $5. 1414 Market St. at Polk.
Antares @ Roccapulco
Planet Booty @ Café Du Nord
The fun Latin variety gay-mixed night returns, with DJs Jessy and Tony O. $12. 9:30pm-2am. 3140 Mission St. 841-5748. www.jorgechamorroevents.com
Bangkok @ The Stud DJs Shawn P and Lamb Chop spin tunes; Stoli gogo guys tempt you at the monthly dance night (1st Saturdays). Free before 11pm. $8. 21+. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
Bearracuda @ Club Eight Monthly bear dance night with extra-friendly guys, and snacks! DJs Medic, 50 Pound Note and Boyshapedbox. $6-$8. 9pm-3am. 1151 Folsom St. www.bearracuda.com www.eightsf.com
Cabaret Lunatique @ Pier 29 Teatro Zinzanni’s latest installament in the local cabaretcircus celebrations of San Francisco, this month The Castro, represented by Cassandra Cass, Twilight Vixen Revue, SF Boylesque, Tom Orr, aerialists Ling Rui and Oliver Pavick, and MC Donna Sachet. $25-$35. 11:15pm. Embarcadero at Battery. 438-2668. www.cabaretlunatique.org
Castro Cabaret @ Gingerfruit Restaurant Fundraiser show for the SF Center for the Performing Arts, with Bryan Safi, Alotta Boutté, Damien Masterson, Cami Thompson, Russ Alotta Boutté Lorenson, Patrick Landeza, Marga Gomez and other talents. $40. 6pm-12am. 2029 Market St. www.GoSFCPA.org
Cockfight @ Underground SF Culture Whores’ big dance party in a little club, with Pansy the Drunken Panda and saucy gogo guys. 1st and 3rd Saturdays. $7. 9pm-2am. 424 Haight St. www.cockfightsf.com
Get Down @ Maya Free monthly party for women, queers and pals. 1st Saturdays, with DJs Olga T and Astro. Taco menu, cheap beer buckets, private room reservations. 9pm-2am. 303 2nd St at Harrison. www.mayasf.com
Funkadelic fun band performs on a bill with Tigercat and Tres Lingerie. $12. 9:30pm. 2170 Market St. 861-5016. www.cafedunord.com
Porn Star @ The Watergarden, San Jose Live porn guy show with Ethan Roberts. Enjoy cruising and more, with music by DJ Christian Owen. $16-$39. 9pm. 18+. 1010 The Alameda. (408) 275-1215. www.thewatergarden.com
Remember When @ Toad Hall AIDS Emergency Fund’s 29th anniversary party, with nostalgic Sylvester-era music and fun. Free T-dance (2pm-6pm-behind the Castro Theatre). Awards ceremony $50. 11:30am-6pm. 4146 18th St. at Castro. www.toadhallbar.com
Revolution @ Club 93 Christopher Ray and Gehno Aviance Sanchez, plus Pat N Leather, host & DJ a new night (first Saturdays). $10 beer bust. 9pm-2am. 93 9th St. at Mission. www.facebook/SFRevolution
Sonoma Pride Party @ Aubergine, Sebastopol LGBT Pride event for Sonoma County residents and friends; Lori Z spins funk, house and Pride anthems. $10. 9pm-1am. 755 Petaluma Ave. (707) 861-9190.
Stallion @ Rebel Joshua J’s weekly night; DJ David Harness and Joey Jinks spin tunes while hung gogo guys shake it and offer lap dances. $5-$8. 21+. 9pm-4am. 1760 Market St. at Octavia. www.joshuajpresents.com
Sun 5 ➠ Beer Bust @ Kok Bar Fundraiser for the SF Hot Shots softball team. $8 all you can drink Bud Light or Rolling Rock. 5pm-9pm. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com
Eileen Fulton @ The Rrazz Room TV and stage star ( As the World Turns, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, The Fantastiks ) sings and tells stories of
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her soap opera days. $30. 3pm. 2-drink min. 21+. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 380-3095. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
La Pachanga @ Blue Macaw Salsa bands play, with dancing and lessons (lessons 5pm, band 6pm) weekly at the mixed/gay-friendly nightclub. $10. 21+. 2565 Mission St. at 22nd. www.thebluemacawsf.com
Rockabilly Q @ Milk Bar The Queer Jitterbugs present Sunday Swing-out, a mixed ‘straight’ friendly weekly night of social dancing to DJed and (twice monthly) live music. $3-$15. 8:30-11pm, lesson 8:30pm. 1840 Haight St. at Stanyan. (415) 3058242. www.QueerJitterbugs.com
Salsa Sundays @ 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
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
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Mon 6 ➠ Q Comedy @ Martuni’s Host Nick Leonard, with Cookie Dough MCing, guest comics Morgan, Candy Churilla, Cassandra Gorgeous; Joe Wicht on piano afterwards. Proceeds benefit the SF Ducal Charity Fund. $5-$15. 8pm. 4 Valencia St. www.Qcomedy.com
Sharon McNight @ The Rrazz Room Veteran chanteuse shares a personal musical history From Moose Hall to Carnegie Hall. $30. 8pm. Also June 7. 2-drink min. 21+. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 3803095. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Tue 7➠ Dale Earnhart Jr. Jr. @ The Rickshaw Stop Detroit duo performs new music live. $10-$12. 8:30pm. 155 Fell St. 861-2011. www.rickshawstop.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
Wed 8 ➠ Dream Queens Review @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge Drag show each 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the classic Tenderloin bar, hosted by Collette LeGrande-Ashton.
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Pia Zadora @ The Rrazz Room Actress does her cabaret act. $40-$45. Thru June 12. 2-drink min. 21+. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 3803095. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Wine Time @ 2223 Betty’s List hosts a night of wine-tasting and dinner. $75. 6pm. 2223 Market St. www.bettyslist.com
Thu 9 ➠ Dave Foley @ Cobb’s Comedy Club
Dave Foley
Kids in the Hall veteran comic actor does standup. $20.50-$22.50. 8pm & 10:15pm. Thru June 11. 915 Columbus Ave. 928-4320. www. cobbscomedyclub.com
Element Eclipse @ Nob Hill Theatre Porn performer does a special series of live shows. $30. Also June 11. Check website for times. 21+. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Heartbeat @ Deco Lounge Kelly Rivera Hart hosts a monthly fundraiser for AIDS/ Breast Cancer Emergency Fund, with live acts, open mic, guest DJs, raffles and fun themes. 6pm-8pm. 510 Larkin St. 346-2025. www.decosf.com
Katya Presents @ Martuni’s Katya Smirnoff-Skyy hosts a night of cabaret musical delights. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com
Lucas Silveira, Joe Stephens @ El Rio Band members of The Cliks and Coyote Grace perform. $10. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez. www.elriosf.com
Pub Crawl @ SoMa Bars Fundraiser for Bevan Dufty’s mayoral campaign; one wristband, three bars (Hole in the Wall, Powerhouse, Lone Star), drink up and enjoy a treasure hunt with prizes. $15. 9pm-12am. Folsom St. between 9th & 11th. www.powerhouse-sf.com
Fri 10 ➠ 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
Club Dragon @ Club Eight Weekly Asian gay dance club with frequent themed nights. 1151 Folsom St. at 7th. 431-1151. www.clubdragonsf.com
Mark Curry @ The Rrazz Room Comic and TV actor ( Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper) does standup. $26. 10pm. 2-drink min. 21+. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 380-3095. www.TheRrazzRoom.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
Salsa Club @ Cafe Cocomo Same-sex dancing and lessons with a live band. 21+. 8:30pm-12am. 650 Indiana St. www.QueerBallroom.com
Beer Bust @ The Edge Fundraiser for Folsom Street Events; raffles prizes from Mister S, Fleshjack and other sexy sponsors. $9. 4pm-7pm. 18th St. at Collingwood.
Cockblock @ Rickshaw Stop Lesbo-rific queer homo dance night each 2nd & 4th Saturday. $5-$7. 21+. 10pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.com
Eve Marie Saint @ The Rrazz Room Academy Award-winning actress performs A.R. Gurney’s musical duo show Love Letters with Jeffrey Hayden. $40. 3pm. Also June 12. 2-drink min. 21+. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 380-3095. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Frolic @ The Stud Monthly costume dance party for Furries and friends. Dress up and dance, you animal. $7 w/o $3 with costume. 9pm2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.neonbunny.com/frolic www.studsf.com
Meat Locker @ Club Eight The Red Meat guys bring out the hot redheads for another monthly night of sexy fun with a sports outfit theme; DJs Guy Ruben, DAMnation; two floors of dancing, cruising, three bars, and ginger gogo guys. $5. 9pm-2:30am. 1151 Folsom St. www.eightsf.com
Paw @ Deco Lounge Bear underwear dance party (2nd Saturdays). 9pm-2am. 510 Larkin St. 346-2025. www.decosf.com
Sun 12 ➠ 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
Bijou @ Martuni’s Trauma Flintstone hosts a night of cabaret specialty performances. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com
Brendan Perry, Robin Guthrie @ Bimbo’s
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Honey Ho Hon H on o ney y So Sou Soundsystem unds nd ystem yst s em st m@H Holy oly Co C Cow ow w 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
Jock @ The Lookout Afternoon schmooze and booze, with door and donations benefiting gay sports teams. $2. 3pm-8pm. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306. www.lookoutsf.com
Mon 13 ➠ Connie Champagne @ The Rrazz Room Celebrated local singer-actress brings back her witty and earnest Judy Garland show, with “Judy” doing pop songs by Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse and more, plus classics, too. $32.50. 8pm. 2-drink min. 21+. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 380-3095. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Queer Comedy Night @ El Rio Host Lisa Geduldig welcomes comics Matina Bevis, Julia Jackson, Nate Blanchard and Joan Howard at a night of gay and lesbian laughs. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. 522-3737. www.koshercomedy.com www.elriosf.com
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Kim Nalley @ The Rrazz Room Acclaimed local singer performs her musical tribute to Nina Simone. $35-$37.50. Wed, Thu, Sat 8pm; Fri & Sun 7pm. Thru June 17. 2-drink min. 21+. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 380-3095. www.TheRrazzRoom.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
Wed 15 ➠ Red Hots Burlsque @ El Rio Women’s burlesque show performs each Wed & Fri. $5$10. 7pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
Whatcha Doin’ Wednesdays @ Castro Bars Monthly promotional events (each 3rd Wed.) at Castro bars, and live performances in Jane Warner Plaza. 7pm-11pm. www.lookoutsf.com
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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. www.whitehorsebar.com
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Redlight @ Risque Lounge DJ Hawthorne’s weekly retro classy lounge for music, fashion, art and cocktails celebrates Bebe Sweetbriar’s 100th column in Edge, plus several performers, and cake. 45 Maiden Lane. 6pm-10pm. www.ghettodisco.com
Fri 17➠ Dark Shadows @ Cat Club Goth night with DJs Daniel Skellington, Tomas Diabo, Melting Girl, Joe Radio. $3-$7. 9:30pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom St. at 8th. www.sfcatclub.com
Sun 19 ➠ Big @ The Stud Monthly dance party for big men and their friends (3rd Sundays). $5. 6pm-11am. 399 9th St. www.phattestevents.com www.studsf.com
Leche @ Trigger Latin T-dance, with Margaritas, tequila shots, gogo studs and drag show by Sasha. 4pm-10pm. 2344 Market St. 675-9763. www.clubtrigger.com
Mon 20 ➠ Matthew Martin @ The Rrazz Room
Three days of wine-tasting, parties and shows by comic Judy Tenuda and more. Stay overnight or drive up for the day. $245 full package. Twilight T-dance $75. Thru June 19. (800) 495-9961. www.beautiful-places.com www.outinthevineyard.com
Local drag chanteuse returns by popular demand, with “All Singing, All Dancing, All Dead!,” a show full of Judy Garland, Matthew Ann Miller, Peggy Lee and more. Martin $30. 8pm. 2-drink min. 21+. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 380-3095. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Hardbox @ Powerhouse
Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni’s
DJs Michael Mangiaforte and Gehno Aviance spin the beats at a Project Open Hand benefit with sexy shadowbox shows, gogo studs. $5. 3rd Fridays. 9pm2am. 1247 Folsom St. www.powerhouse-sf.com
Sing-along night with talented locals, and charming accompanist Joe Wicht (aka Trauma Flintstone). 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com
Gay Wine Weekend @ Sonoma Wineries
Snap-a-Licious @ Deco Lounge Ginger Snap’s fun drag show features Holotta Tymes, Mahlae Balenciaga, Synergy, Kylie Minono and more. 10pm-2am. 510 Larkin St. at Turk. www.decosf.com
Trannyshack @ DNA Lounge Host Heklina celebrates a birthday with special guest Justin Bond; drag acts by Elijah Minnelli, Kiddie, Holy McGrail, Ambrosia Salad and others. $12-$15. 9:30pm-3am. 375 11th St. www.trannyshack.com www.dnalounge.com
Sat 18 ➠ Cowboy Party @ Kok Bar
Tue 21 Funny Tuesdays Matthew @ Harvey’s
Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly Martin comedy night. One-drink or menu item minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com
Shepley Metcalf @ The Rrazz Room Singer performs music by Fran Landesman. $20. 8pm. 2-drink min. 21+. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 3803095. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Wed 22 ➠ Average Dyke Band @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley
Meet Sundance Saloon guys and other cowboys, or those who dress up like them. Ingu DJs. $5. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com
Women’s rock R&B band performs. $15. 7pm. 1317 San Pablo Ave. (510) 525-5054. www.AverageDykeBand.com
Fauxgirls @ Kimo’s
David Hawkins and Kelly Anneken welcome Ali Mafi, Natasha Muse, Ronn Vigh, Simone Campbell, Cassandra Gorgeous, Nate Blanchard, Marty Grimes, Pippi Lovestocking and Yuri Kagan in a huge night of bawdy queer laughs. $10. 21+. 8pm. 388 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
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. 8854535. www.fauxgirls.com
Fruitcake @ The Stud
The Dirty Gay Sex Comedy Show @ The Stud
So Not the Cleavers @ Cobbs Comedy Club
Pride Party @ LGBT Center
Gay comics Kevin Meaney and Vickie Shaw join up with straight comics Maryellen Hooper and Dan St. Paul in a comedy show and fundraiser for the American Foundation for Equal Rights to repeal Prop 8. $20. 8pm. 915 Columbus Ave. 928-4320. www.sonotthecleavers.com
6th annual celebration of Pride, with four floors of entertainment, food, drinks, art exhibits, silent auction. $25-$50. 1pm-4pm. 1800 Market St. at Octavia. www.prideparty.sfcenter.org
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Thu 23 ➠ Eden in the Bay @ Various Venues Four-day women’s dance party and social events. Passes get entry to all events: June 24, Tease at DNA Lounge, Smash at Mist, Inferno at Beatbox. June 25, Eden at Supperclub, June 26, Good Times at The Den, Oakland. $7-$100. Various times. www.edeninthebay.com
Nightlife @ Academy of Sciences Gay-themed night at the new nature museum. $12. 6pm10pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 3798000. www.calacademy.org
Duro @ Deco Lounge
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge
New Latin dance night (last Fridays) with Raging Stallion porn guys, hosted by Tragic Fantastic 9pm-2am. 510 Larkin St. 346-2025. www.decosf.com
Fri 24 ➠ Adam Killian @ Nob Hill Theatre Hot tattooed porn star returns for his wild X-rated solo and duo shows. $30. 8pm & 10pm. Also June 26. Check website for updated schedule. 21+. 729 Bush st. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Anita Cocktail Hour @ The Rrazz Room Festive singer-faux queen performer will lighten up your night as you get lit. Special guests include Sean Ray, Ben Bacot, clown Sara Moore, with a portion of each night’s proceeds beenfitting different local nonprofits. $25. 10:15pm. Hotel Nikko lobby, 222 Mason St. at O’Farrell. (866) 468-3399. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Bearracuda @ Public Works Big beartastic Pride dance night, with DJ Ted Eiel, Dabecy, Jens Irish, DJ PeePlay, plus dancing bears from around the country. $10-$15. 9pm-3am. 161 Erie St. at Mission. www.bearracuda.com
Black Friday @ SoMa Bars Special events at the intimate cruise bar. Along with other south of Market gay bars and nightclubs. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com
Blowpony @ Cat Club Queer night with acts by Christeene Vale, Mutha Chucka, Anna Conda and others. DJs Airick X, Kinetic Just Dave and more. $10-$15. 9pm-2:30am. 1190 Folsom St. at 8th. www.sfcatclub.com
Duncan Sheik @ Slim’s Grammy and Tony award-winning songwriter ( Spring Awakening ) performs music from his new CD Covers 80s, with songs by New Order, Love and Rockets The Smiths and more. The Watson Twins open. $25. 9pm. 333 11th st. 255-0333. www.duncansheik.com www.slims-sf.com
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Ghetto Disco @ The Endup DJs Hawthorne and special guest DJ Junior Vasquez spin dance grooves til dawn. $15-$20. Free before 12am. 11pm-6am. 401 6th St. at Harrison. 646-0999. www.theendup.com
Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland Gay Latin dance club (eight bars, more dance floors, lounge) shows off their hottests gogo studs. Happy hour 4pm-8:30pm. Dancing 9pm-4am. 2111 Franklin St. (510) 268-9425. www.club21oakland.com
Sandra Bernhard @ Marines Memorial Theatre Singing comic actress and our favorite lesbian performs music from her new CD, I Love Being Me, Don’t You? $45, $65, $75. 7pm. Also June 25, 7pm. 609 Sutter St. 771-6900. www.MarinesMemorialTheatre.com
Some Thing @ The Stud Wild weekly drag show with unusual acts. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Strip @ Kok Bar Stop AIDS Project’s monthly (4th Fridays) fundraiser with a Cheap Ass Contest, $100 winner. $5. 11pm contest. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com
Sat 25 ➠ Bay Cruise @ Pier 40 Pink Saturday women’s dance event on a cruise boat sailing around the Bay, with DJ Dr. Sleep. Appetizers, cash bar. $50-$90 (for two). 5:15-8:30pm. www.heygirlheyproductions.com
Big Top vs. Trannyshack @ Club Eight Joshua J’s monthly funfest featuring live shows, gogo guys, drag divas, 3 Bars, 2 Floors, 2-for-1 drinks for early arrivals combines forces with Heklina’s drag crew, with Raja Gemini, Carmen Carrera and Delta Work. $15. 9pm-3am. 1151 Folsom St. www.joshuajpresents.com www.eightsf.com
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Cibo Matto @ Bimbo’s Japanese rock duo performs live. $25. 9pm. 18+.2-drink min. 1025 Columbus Ave. 474-0365. www.bimbos365club.com
Mango @ El Rio Popular women’s night returns with DJs Edaj, Marcella, Olga and La Cogui. BBQ and drink specials. $8-$10. 8pm2am. 3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez. www.elriosf.com
Shangri-la @ The EndUp DJs Alan Liao and Miller Kim spin; Debby Holiday performs, tita Aida hosts. $15. 11am-3am. 401 6th st. 646-0999. www.shangrilasf.com
Sundance Saloon Dance @ Hotel Whitcomb LGBT country western dance night’s annual Pride party. $10. 8pm-12am. Also June 26 at Pride (11am-6pm) and at the hotel (6pm-11pm). 1231 Market St. at 8th. www.sundancesaloon.org
Sun 26 ➠ Fresh @ Ruby Skye The popular monthly T-dance get Pridey. $20-$25. 6pm12am. 420 Mason St. at Geary. www.freshsf.com
Massive @ Mist Big men and bear guy dance night. $5-$10. 6pm-2am. 316 11th St. www.phattestevents.com
Pride Party @ Chambers Eat & Drink Juanita More! returns to the hotel-poolside venue (formerly The Phoenix) for her annual fundraiser blowout, with 12 hours of DJ and live Juanita entertainment. Proceeds More! benefit the GSA Network. $25-$35. 2pm-2am. 601 Eddy St. www.juanitamore.com
Queerly Beloved @ El Rio Women’s queer porn summer camp film project benefit, with queer hip hop, Jiz Lee and Dylan Ryan in a sexy water act, DJs Jenna Riot and Bianca Oblivion. Gogo gals and more. $8. 3pm. 3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez. www.elriosf.com
Reach @ Mighty Juice Box presents a hi-energy Pride T-dance, with DJs Steve Sherwood, Andy Almighty, Wayne G and Brian Maier. $25-$30. 5pm-12am. 119 Utah St. www.juicyfruitjim.com
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SF Pride @ Civic Center Massive annual parade along Market Street, and gathering with several live and DJed music stagesDonations. 11am-5pm. Civic Center. www.sfpride.org
Taylor Dayne @ Regency Ballroom Closing party for Pride, with the pop singer performing live, plus Queer as Folk ’s Peter Paige, DJ Glovibes, RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants, Taylor Dayne 12 bars and gogo dancers. $65. 7pm. 1290 Sutter St. www.TheRegencyBallroom.com
Mon 27➠ Nancy Dussault @ The Rrazz Room Veteran stage and screen actress ( Into the Woods, The Sound of Music, The Dick Van Dyke Show ) performs a revue of music. “I’m in Love Again.” $35. 8pm. Also June 28. 2-drink min. 21+. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (800) 380-3095. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Tue 28 ➠ 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
Wed 29 ➠ Bell’s Roar, Quiet Cyote @ El Rio Live music with a classic 1930s edge. $5. 9pm. 3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez. www.elriosf.com
Thu 30 ➠ Hal Sparks @ Cobb’s Comedy Club Queer as Folk actor does his pop culture-filled standup act. Special guest Charlyne Yi. $20.50-$22.50. 8pm & 10:15pm. Thru July 3. 915 Columbus Ave. 928-4320. www.cobbscomedyclub.com
Live Music @ El Rio Female Trouble, Laura Jean and the Tomorrow Men perform. $7. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez. www.elriosf.com
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