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✶ On the Cover: cocktails and fishtails at the California Museum of Sciences. photo: Monty Suwannukul
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PICTURE PERFECTd S Museum Events: the New Nightlife • by David-Elijah Nahmod an Francisco’s plethora of museums and galleries offer not only visually, emotionally and intellectually stimulating exhibits, but a perfect alternative date night to the usual bar scene.
JAZZ IT UP The de Young Museum, whose critically acclaimed Picasso exhibit remains on display until October 10, offers special events every Friday night in September, under the umbrella title of Fiesta Fridays. Friday Sept 2 at 7pm in the Koret Auditorium: Film buffs can enjoy From Bunuel to Chocolat: Hollywood Highlights Spain and France. KRON 4’s Jahn Wahl hosts a multimedia presentation showcasing cinematic representations of Spanish and French culture. That same night, enjoy the musical stylings of La Gente. Led by San Francisco native Rafael Bustamante Sarria, La Gente is a musical collective that has created its own fusion of reggae, salsa, hip-hop, cumbia, and rock. Expect a high-energy dance party with politically and socially-charged lyrics and freestyles in English and Spanish. Friday, September 9, return to Wilsey Court at 6:30pm and join the John Santos Sextet for a performance of Afro-Latin music. The Wilsey Court music marathon continues on Friday, Sept. 16 when the Mads Tolling Quartet pays tribute to Jean-Luc Ponty, the great jazz violinist. 6pm in the Kimball Education Gallery. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. 750-3600. www.famsf.org SCIENCE FACTION Thursday nights are a blast at the California Academy of Sciences, according to the Academy’s 4 BAR★TAB • bartabsf.com • September 2011
Helen Taylor, though Taylor tells us that the Thursday evening Nightlife events are strictly for the 21 and older crowd. Nightlife events cost $12 ($10 for Academy members) and take place every Thursday from 6pm-10pm. On Thursday, Sept 1, get a nice buzz at the Academy’s delicious wine tasting throughout its African Hall. September 8 is Gems Rock Nightlife. Join scientists and jewelers for a unique look at how humankind has been turning natural materials into tools, weapons and decorative objects over the millennia. Watch as members of the San Francisco Gems and Minerals Society demonstrate gem-cutting and jewelry-making techniques. September 15 is Extinction and Survival Nightlife. Worried about 2012? Come and ponder what it takes for a species to survive. Award winning choreographer Chris Black will debut Extinction Burst: a Dance of Lost Movement, a performance that will reanimate the movements of various lost species. The evening also hosts a 16th birthday party for Claude, the albino alligator. September 22 is Prohibition Nightlife. Have a drink while seeing a clip from Ken Burns’ latest PBS documentary Prohibition, complete with a live commentary from the California Historical Society. Then waltz on over to the aquarium, where Veronica Klaus will spin records on a genuine 1920s Victrola! September 29 is Treasure Island Nightlife. Enjoy special live performances by Jens Lekman and Geoffrey O’Connor in celebration of Treasure Island Music Festival. 55 Music Concourse Drive. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
TEMPO BUENA There’s yet more to choose from at Yerba Buena Center For the Arts. The Center’s Maureen Dixon tells us that she’s particularly excited about The Big Art Group’s The People: San Francisco, which actually happens in front of Z Space (450 Florida St.) on Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17, at 8pm. Dixon describes The People: San Francisco as “a site-specific, outdoor extravaganza that combines live theatre with large-scale, real-time video projection. On both evenings, starting at 6pm, there will be a pre-show, no-host party with a beer garden at elegantly designed Coffee Bar, which is right across the street from Z Space at Mariposa and 17th Streets.” Yuerba Buena encourages art lovers to attend their Bay Area Now 6 Artist Series in September: On Thursday September 8, Mauricio Ancalmo convenes musicians and artists in a light/sound performance, who will collaborate spontaneously in an unrehearsed performance. On Thursday September 22, from 6-8pm, BAN6 Thursday Artist Series will present three local metal bands, Black Cobra, Walken and Hightower, who perform in honor of Ben Venom’s artwork. More popular events at YBCA’s Forum take place through the year. 700 Mission St. at 3rd. 978-2787. www.ybca.org
A MODERN PICKLE Head on over to the Contemporary Jewish Museum and learn how to make a traditional Jewish delicacy: pickles. On Thursday, September 8, from 6-8pm, the CJM’s popular after work Do It Yourself workshop Ritual Laboratory celebrates Autumn with its second annual picklefest. Participants will learn how to make their own pickles and take them home in hand-decorated containers. Free with regular admission; $5 after 5pm. 736 Mission St. 655-7800. www.thecjm.org At the recent LGBT Night Out at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, coinciding with First Thursdays celebrations, hundreds of visitors enjoyed seeing the popular exhibit The Steins Collect, while in the first floor event room, guests were served spicy cocktails and authentic frog’s legs among other tasty treats. While that exhibit closes Sept 6, other fascinating works of modern art are on display from the museum’s permanent collection. Among the more unusual events, Sept 15, Adam Pendleton and Deerhoof ’s Band will project audio and perform live in a work that re-imagines Jean-Luc Godard’s film Sympathy for the Devil. Open til 8:45pm on Thursdays, SF MOMA hosts parties and receptions through its fall schedule. 151 Third St. 357-4400. www.sfmoma.org ✸
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MY FIRST FOLSOMd • by T. Scott King
The Bound in Public crew show off at 2010’s Folsom Street Fair
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y first Folsom Street Fair, I wore a football jersey, cargo shorts, flip-flops and a baseball cap. I spent most of the afternoon drinking beer and standing in port-a-potty lines. I didn’t know what bars to go to or what to expect at a street fair. I certainly didn’t expect to see a man get fisted atop a bus kiosk. One year later I spent Folsom Street Fair slinging drinks at the back bar at Powerhouse in a jockstrap, with a padlock around my neck and little else. After the fair, I had enough time to eat, take a short nap and change into a full latex ensemble to go work behind the bar at Magnitude. Where were my Virginia Slims? I’d come along way, baby. For many gay men, Folsom Street Fair is just one of the three times each year (Up Your Alley and Pride being the other two) when they can dust off their off-the-rack harness and too-small arm bands for drinking and rubbernecking on the street. Travis Holasek, a student at San Francisco State, fondly remembers his Folsom initiation with a grin. “My first Folsom taught me the important lesson of using simple safe-words. The scars on my ass will always remind me that ‘peonies’ is not a good safe word.” Coming from small towns where same-sex handholding is unseen, a first-timer can be daunted. Brian Maier, a DJ at the fair and many local venues, recalls, “I was kinda like, gee, this is the sorta thing you hear about or see in porn and wonder if it actually happens. And when it is happening, it is occurring in front of you, you almost have to wonder how to react. I know it’s taken me years to get used to it, to lower my inhibitions, to really enjoy the event in its various aspects.” For the vast majority, however, Folsom Street Fair is a celebration of freedom of expression, a validation,
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and a homecoming; a time to break the shackles of conformity and celebrate the diversity and the acceptance of not only the gay and fetish communities, but of the many varied walks of life which Folsom brings together from all over the world, each year. Joshua Devore (née Tober Brandt, and this reporter’s partner), employee at Mr. S Leather, who can often be seen at Folsom hanging from hooks in his back, or inserting syringes under his skin (does this fetish have a name?). A GayVN award-winner for best Fetish Performer, Devore wears fetish gear as part of his daily life. “Folsom Street Fair has always been a place I feel very safe,” he says, “a place where I can be myself and can feel good about the fact that I am different, as well as celebrate the differences in those around me.” For Daniel Hlad, Development Director at Central City Hospitality House in San Francsico, this is exactly the feeling Folsom Street Fair brings about: “The thing I remember most each year is how liberating it is to be around a group of thousands of people outdoors, expressing their non-conformity, and it being embraced and celebrated as a piece of the fabric of this city. That is the way it was at my first Folsom in 2000, and every year since. Oh, and I get to wear assless chaps in public.” Demetri Moshoyannis, Executive Director at Folsom Street Events, says, “The face of the leather community has been changing in the last five years. It’s important for us to be in touch with what’s going on in the community. But old-school leather has always been at the core of who we are; and it always will be.” We can still look forward to the scenes we are used to: leather chaps and jockstraps with boots, bare boobs and plenty of new sights and fantasy-gear. Former San Francisco resident Donna Czerwinski may not remember those sights, but she has a
bartender and popular gadabout, reminder: “I don’t remember my Lee Turner. first Folsom, though I recently “I moved here in 2000,” he says. came across a picture of it. I “I was not new to the gay scene was talking to a naked man. I by any means, but new to go-go remember I found it slightly odd dancers in cages hoisted above that he was naked, but I’m not sure the dance area by a crane, public if that was because he was so casual water sports, bare-assed daddys about it, or because of something I walking their boys on leashes, and had just eaten.” electrical taped tits. Blown away, For most however, their first ecstatic, elated and horned up! A Folsom Street Fair is unforgettable. true ‘I’m home’ moment in which Mutha Chucka, who will be all of my feelings of insecurity, not hosting on the main stage this year, belonging, and wanting a different, recalls her first Folsom in 1992. better life were wiped away. In “The first city event I went to that moment at Folsom Street was my cherry-popping Folsom Fair, I was never more sure of any Street Fair,” she says. “Coming from decision in my life than the one I Boston, I can honestly say I had made to move here.” never seen anything like it! Naked DJ Brian Maier And that is the general feeling of people on the street! Pagan Viking folk with jingle bells sewn into their arms dancing in almost everyone I spoke to about Folsom Street Fair. a low hanging fog. At the 12th St. stage, I saw a drag A feeling as though Folsom is, in theory and practice, queen dressed like Patsy Cline singing ‘Walking After a love letter to gay people everywhere; welcoming us Midnight’ live! It was as if I’d died and gone to heaven. home, letting you know it’s okay to be you, that you are not alone, that what makes you happy isn’t wrong, What a welcome to gay Mecca.” Perhaps a first-time experience at Folsom Street that you can be comfortable in your own skin – or that Fair can best be summed up in the words of local of a cow. ✸
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first visit? Have you been to the Citadel a few times but feel like you still have questions or need a bit of guidance? 7:00pm - 8:00pm 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
Spencer Reed @ The Watergarden, San Jose
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Big muscled porn stud performs live; music by DJ Christian Owen. $16-$39. 9pm. 1010 The Alameda, San Jose. (408) 275-1215. www.thewatergarden.com
Tue 6➠ 12-Step Kink Recovery Group @ SF Citadel Weekly meetings open to all kink-identified people in recovery who wish to have a safe space to themselves as kink-identified and in recovery. 6:30-8pm. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
Serving with Grace: Postures with Pink @ SF Citadel Would you like to please your Dominant? This class will take you through a brief history, intent and functions of service positions and movement. $20. 8-10pm. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
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Underwear Party @ Powerhouse Enjoy a brief affair at the cruisy bar with skivvies night each Thursday. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
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Fetish Fridays @ The Edge Michael Brandon celebrates sports gear with a Jock Strap Booty Contest at 10:30pm. 9pm-2am. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Wed 7➠ Wolf @ The Watergarden, San Jose Monthly event (first Wednesdays) at the South Bay bath house for furry men and their fans. $10-$30. Lockers halfprice 4pm-12am. 18+. 1010 The Alameda. (408) 275-1215. www.thewatergarden.com
Naked Buddies @ Blow Buddies The official play space for Folsom Street Fair. Get naked. 8pm-12am. Blow Buddies parties (leather welcome, not required) happen Thursday through Sunday with doors open until 3 or 4am and play until 6am. 933 Harrison St. www.blowbuddies.com
Rookies Night @ Nob Hill Theatre
Open Play Party @ SF Citadel This weekly night of decadent debauchery is also an opportunity to mingle with folks from many kink, leather, S&M and fetish communities, and celebrate the entire rainbow of deviancy. Featuring Rich Stadtmiller play structures, safer sex supplies, scene music, munchies, water ... and ambiance. You bring your implements of choice. Free lockers. Bring your own lock or buy one. 8pm-1am. Also Sept. 3. $25. Work a volunteer shift for free entry (contact volunteers@ sfcitadel.org). One year memberships available at door for $10. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
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Newbie Night @ SF Citadel Curious about the Citadel but unsure about coming alone? Want to get a feel for our community before you make your
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Watch newbies strip, or try out yourself. $20. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Dominant Discussion Group @ SF Citadel First Wed of each month. Open to individuals who identify on the Top side of a power exchange relationship. A $5-$15 donation is requested. 7:30-9:30pm. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
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Master’s Den: Revelry @ SF Citadel Maestro Stefanos present the original celebration of female submission and male dominance, first in a triptych leading to auction. Socialize, learn, play, and explore in an environment of decadence, service & respect, Subs enter the postures contest to earn your dominant Den Dollars or
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Men in Gear Pre-Folsom Party @ Kok Bar No cover. Drink specials if you’re in gear. 10pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com
Preston Steel @ Nob Hill Theatre
Den D D Dollars lll to t bribe b ib ib another thh dominant. d i t First Fi t prize i is two tickets to any future Master’s Den event. Admission: $35 single Doms; $20 accompanied Doms; $20 subs. 7:15pm1am. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
Manly porn stud does a sexy live nude show. 8pm & 10pm. Also Sept. 17. $25. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
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Wild Nights @ Kok Bar
Open Play Party @ SF Citadel Featuring play structures, safer sex supplies, scene music, munchies, water ... and ambiance. You bring your implements of choice. Free lockers. Bring your own lock or buy one from us. 8pm-1am. $25. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
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DJ Frank Wild spins groovy tunes at the new party (3rd Saturdays), with music give-aways, Steamworks swag, twinks in towels, and drink specials. $4. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. at 8th. 255-2427. www.kokbarsf.com
Luscious: Decadence, a Night at the Harem @ SF Citadel
This is a male-only event; must be 18 years of age or older with valid ID. $20. $10 with student or military ID. 1-6pm. 220 Jones St. 487-9944. www.voy.com/201188/
Inclusive BDSM community event, welcoming guests of all genders, orientations, shapes and sizes. There will be a special upstairs play area for guests with limited mobility. $25 Citadel membership required ($10 annually). 8pm1am. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
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SF Men’s Spanking Party @ Power Exchange
The 20th Annual Leather Walk
Dirty Dicks @Powerhouse
4pm. $3 well drinks. 4pm – 2am. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
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12-Step Kink Recovery Group @ SF Citadel
The official kick-off of Leather Week; raising of the Leather flag over Harvey Milk Plaza at noon. Walk begins at 1pm. 2-mile stroll down Market St. to The Powerhouse, Hole In The Wall and ending at The Lone Star. Donations benefit AEF/BCEF. www.mamasfamily.org
This meeting is open to all kink-identified people in recovery who wish to have a safe space to themselves as kink-identified and in recovery. 6:30-8pm. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
TOPS Leather Week Kick Off @ Powerhouse
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14th Anniversary Party @ Powerhouse
The Official Play Space for Folsom Street Fair. Yellow is the color of the night. 8pm-12am. Blow Buddies parties (leather welcome, not required) happen Thursday through Sunday with doors open until 3 or 4am and play until 6am. 933 Harrison St. www.blowbuddies.com
Sunday Oasis @ SF Citadel
Fri 16➠
Edging @ The Edge Celebrate the leather lifestyle by Edging with Michael Brandon. Gogo studs, shot specials, fetish demos. Featuring ropes bondage by Brent Ganetta. 9pm-2am. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
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Celebrate the Powerhouse’s 14 th anniversary with drink specials and hot leather/fetish/kink/gear folks. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
Hosted by Miss Bee. Looking for one last chance to get some kink in before the work week begins? Sunday Service is a relaxed play party for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Admission is $10 when you bring a potluck dish to share (feeding 20 people or more), or $20. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
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Stay after the Leather Walk and help kick off Leather Week. 4-8pm. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
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Folsom events. 8pm-12am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com
Dirty Alley @ Powerhouse
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Dominant/sub Discussion Group @ SF Citadel Private meeting for adults with a sincere, positive, personal interest in M’s or D’s. $5-$15. 7:30-9:30pm. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
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A Celebration of Sleaze @ SF LGBT Center Presented by Good Vibrations; discover what goes on behind the scenes and on screen with filmmakers and talent from porn powerhouses Naked Sword, Titan, Treasure Island, Falcon, and Raging Stallion. $10. Begins at 8pm. 1800 Market St. www.gv-ixff.org
Mr. S Leather hosts demos, styles, toys and instructions. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
Pink & White Delight @ The SF LGBT Center Filmmaker Shine Louise Houston shares her favorite selections and speaks about creating a sustainable adult entertainment company that exposes the complexities of queer sexual desire. $10. 8pm. 1800 Market St. www.sfcenter.org
Thu 22➠ Meat Tray @ Powerhouse
Dig out the footy gear and get in the mood for the weekend with a pre-Folsom ruck-around for Australian visitors. Rugby gear or other foot/soccer game gear highly recommended. 8-11pm. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
Mind & Body Image in the SM Lifestyle @ SF Citadel Queen Cougar hosts a discussion of how to live and enjoy your SM/Fetish lifestyle to the fullest degree possible. $20. 8-10pm. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
Locker Room @ Kok Bar Jockstraps, gym towels, sports gear, wrestling singlets. Free clothes check. Hotwire on deck. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com
Underwear Night @ Nob Hill Theatre Strip down to your skivvies as strippers go even further. $20. 8pm-11pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
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Bare Bear: A Night At The Baths @ The Water Garden Bear fun 6pm-10pm. 1010 The Alameda, San Jose. (408) 275-1215. www.thewatergarden.com
Fetish Fair @ SF Citadel This is a male-only event with demos of male-on-male kink including whipping, spanking, electric toys, violet wands, hot wax, CBT, urethral sounds, fisting, play piercing, bondage, and more. $10. 1277 Mission St. 7:30-9:30pm www.sfldg.org
Underwear Buddies @ Blow Buddies The official play space for Folsom Street Fair. Wear your undies. 8pm-12am. Blow Buddies parties (leather welcome, not required) Thursday through Sunday with doors open until 3 or 4am and play until 6am. 933 Harrison St. www.blowbuddies.com
Folsom Bear Welcome Party @ Kok Bar Lots of bear group/organizations, web/cruise sites, businesses, party promoters will be on hand to talk up their
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Muscled porn stud performs live with Josh West at 8pm & 10pm; and with Michael Brandon Sept. 24, 8pm & 10pm. $25. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Edging @ The Edge Kick off Folsom Weekend with Micheal Brandon, Evan Matthews, Mason Garet, Element Eclipse & Chris Owens; release party for Bad Ass DVD. 9pm-12am. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
15 Association Men’s Dungeon Party @ SF Citadel Safe play for men, monitored by trained dungeon monitors. Lots of skilled tops and bottoms present. Bring legal ID and be prepared to sign a release. Be dressed in leather, fetishwear, or naked. $25. 8pm-1am. 1277 Mission St. www.15sf.org
Steam-ing into Folsom @ Powerhouse Folsom edition of the monthly Steam Party. Featuring the PowerShower, towel dancers, $1 per minute massage. Clothes check & towels available. $8 donation for the LGBT
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33, returning at 7:15pm. Benefits local charities. Leather or uniform attire requested. $75. www.ggguards.com
Men In Gear Folsom Party @ Kok Bar
Center. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom l St. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
Durrty Folsom Jockstrap Party @ Kok Bar
Gear up for drink specials. 10pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com
Men’s Spanking Party @ Power Exchange Male-only event for guys into spanking and frat or daddy/ son paddling fantasies. This is a safe place for beginners to explore their fantasies or just a good place to meet and talk to other guys into this fetish. 18+; valid ID. $20. $10 with student or military ID. 1-6pm. 220 Jones St. 487-9944 www.voy.com/201188/
Featuring the infamous Mr. Kok Kontest at 1am; first prize $150. Only one requirement for contestants; be hung. Category winners such as photogenic, beer can, personality, lollipop, bounce. 10pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com
In-Shop Folsom Party @ Off Ramp Leathers
SF RollCall @ TBA California Boots and Breeches Corps host the premiere uniform event of Folsom Weekend, with hot men in uniform and their admirers; includes catered sit-down dinner, hosted bar, cognac, cigars, bootblack, and silent auction of uniform and leather related items benefitting Project Open Hand. 7-11pm. Location TBA. www.bbcorps.com
Treasure Island’s Raw Underground @ Kok Bar Come and have fun with the porn stars. 3-8pm. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com Jim Provenzano
Official Friday night men’s play party, with fetish and kink dress code preferred; DJs Hifi Sean, Frank Wild and Paul King. $30-$40. 9pm-3am. 525 Harrison St. www.folsomstreetevents.org
Bearracuda Folsom Friday @ Public Works
SF Rubber Men/Black Saturday @ Powerhouse Rubber/Latex styles and demos. $5 cover. 5-9pm. Black Saturday hosted by Mr. SF Leather Darren Bondy; demos, dancers and dirtiness. Titleholders roll call at 10pm. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
Main Room: DJs Francisco Guerra & HiFi Sean Upstairs: Furball Amsterdam (DJs Bramsterdam & Big General) $12 adv. tickets online or at select retail outlets after Sept. 1. $15 at the door. 9pm-3am. 161 Erie St. www.bearracuda.com
Two Knotty Boys’ Rope Mastery @ SF Citadel Take your rope bondage skills to the level of mastery. Full day course $200 couple. 10am-5pm. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
Open Play @ SF Citadel
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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
Erotic Art Exhibition @ The Artists Alley Gallery 35 artists exhibit erotic paintings, sculpture, mixed media and photography. Free. 4-9pm. 863 Mission St. www.eroticartevents.com
Rainbow Leather Cruise @ Pier 33 The Golden Gate Guards host an afternoon of cruising the San Francisco Bay. Departing promptly at 4:15pm from Pier
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Magnitude @ 525 Harrison, see Sat. 24
Pansexual open play party- all genders, sexual orientations, and styles of play are welcome. $40 at the door for single admission, $30 extra per person in a couple/triad etc. Regular membership/RSVP not required. 7pm-2am. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
Magnitude @ 525 Harrison Massive dance party with internationally renowned DJs Ted Eisel and DJ-Remixer Joe Gauthreaux; laser and light show, live performances by numerous porn stars; play space offers a full dark room and dungeon experience. $80 in advance. $100 at the door. 9pm-4am. 525 Harrison St. www.folsomstreetevents.org
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Recon @ 525 Harrison
Free beer and snacks, 10% off all in-store merchandise. Ring buzzer for admittance. 1-5pm. 342A 9th St., #205 (between Folsom & Harrison).
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Aftershock @ 715 Harrison Official after-hours party for Folsom Street Events; DJ Abel. 4am-10am. 715 Harrison. www.folsomstreetevents.org
Deviants @ Public Works Open air kinky block party and indoor dance night, an official after-party of Folsom Street Events, with DJ teams from Honey Soundsystem, Hard French and Some Thing queens performing. $15-$30. 4pm-3am. 161 Erie St. www.folsomstreetevents.org
Eclipse @ SF Citadel Folsom Women and Trans Party hosted by Ajax & Ms. Cat. Open to those who identify as women, transgender, genderqueer, gender fluid and other non-binary gender identities. $10. 5pm-1am. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
Folsom Street Fair @ Folsom Street Join thousands of kink fans, pros and novices, at the hugest street fair of its kind; two live stages, erotic artists corner, dance area, food, beer, and more than 200 vendors. 11am-6pm. Folsom Street between 7th and 12th Streets. www.folsomstreetevents.org
Mon 26➠ Take the day off.
Tue 27➠
Ink & Metal @ Powerhouse Tats & piercings get drink specials. 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 5528689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
Naked Night @ Nob Hill Theatre Clothing-optional event at the historic strip joint. $20. 8pm-11pm. 729 Bush St. at Powell. 781-9468. www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Wed 28➠ Leather Buddies @ Blow Buddies
The official play space for Folsom Street Fair. Leather is always welcome. 8pm-12am. Blow Buddies parties (leather welcome, not required) happen Thursday through Sunday with doors open until 3 or 4am and play until 6am. 933 Harrison St. www.blowbuddies.com
Thu 29➠
Locker Room @ Kok Bar Jockstraps/gym towels/sports gear/wrestling singlets. Free clothes check. Hotwire on deck. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com
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Underwear Night @ Powerhouse Wet undie contest, drink specials. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
Feminine Dominance: The Joy of Topping @ SF Citadel Presented by Rain DeGrey. $20. 8-10pm. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
Fri 30➠
Pec Night @ Powerhouse Drink specials for the shirtless. 10pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 5528689. www.powerhouse-sf.com
Urge @ SF Citadel San Francisco’s only play party for guys under 40. Whether dressed in leather, latex, fetish wear, athletic gear or in nothing at all, Urge is about what gets you hard and what gets you off! $25. Membership Jim Provenzano required! One year membership is available at the door for $10. 8pm-1am. 1277 Mission St. www.sfcitadel.org
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Club Dragon @ Club Eight Weekly Asian gay dance club with frequent themed nights. W 1151 Folsom St. at 7th. 431-1151. www.clubdragonsf.com
Fuzzz @ El Rio Diverse crowd for an eclectic queer-friendly dance night with different themes. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.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
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
Latin Explosion @ Club 21, Oakland
Terry Penn
Thu 1➠ Alanis Morissette @ Davies Symphony Hall The Canadian singer headlines a benefit for UCSF’s Benioff Children’s Hospital; Jay Leno guests and will.i.am DJs an after-party. $250-$1000. 6:30pm. 201 Van Ness Ave. at Grove. 476-6400. www.theconcertforucsfbch.com
Go Deep @ El Rio 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
The Monster Show @ The Edge
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
Queer Deaf Social @ Café Flore Gathering of LGBT deaf locals and friends. 6pm-9pm. Happy Hour 4pm-8pm. First Fridays monthly. 2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com
WERQ @ Deco Lounge Drag show party with Raja ( RuPaul’s Drag Race ) hosted by Tori Balenciaga, with gogo guys, DJ Tristan Jaxx. $8-$15. 8:30 meet & greet; show 10:30pm. dancing til 2am. 510 Larkin St. www.decosf.com
Sat 3➠
Bangkok @ The Stud
Cookie Dough’s weekly raucous drag show with hot gogo guys; B-52’s night! DJ MC2. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
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
Music You Crave @ Lookout
Bearracuda @ Cat Club
Weekly DJed night with dining inside and out, music videos. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. 431-0306. www.lookoutsf.com
Thunder From Down Under @ The Rrazz Room Australian male strip dance troupe returns for their sexy shows. No full nudity, but still fun, and yes, men are welcome. $35-$55. Wed & Thu 8pm; Fri & Sat 7pm & 9:30pm. 2-drink min. Thru Sept. 17. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1189. www.TheRrazzRoom.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge 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
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Dance party with beartastic fun. $10-$15. 9pm-3am. 1190 Folsom St. www.bearracuda.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
Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge Wild 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
Choas @ Beatbox DJ Tristan Jaxx plays high energy for a new event at the brand spankin’ new nightclub. $10 cash bar or $20 open bar. 10pm-4am. 314 11th St. www.BeatboxSF.com
Cockfight @ Underground SF
Lights, Rusko, Booka Shade, DJ Shadow, Chuckie, Avicii, Jessie and the Toy Boys, Nero, and others. $50-$200. 1pm-2am. One Ampitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. www.idfestival.com/city/ mountainview
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 DJs Six and Candy spin at the electro indie night. $5. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.sixandcandy.com www.studsf.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
Hard French @ El Rio The monthly (first-Saturdays) popular queer night, with classic soul music spun by DJs Carnita, Brown Amy, and guest DJs. Enjoy BBQ eats, drag acts, a photo booth fundraiser, and a festive outdoor patio ambiance. $7. 2pm8pm ($1 beers 3pm-4pm). 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.hardfrench.com www.elriosf.com
Identity Festival @ Shoreline Ampitheatre Electronic music duo The Crystal Method headlines the Identity Festival, along with Kaskade, Steve Aoki, Pretty
Two-year anniversary of DJ Bus Station John’s intimate monthly (1st Saturdays) retro disco night that turns the cozy dive bar into a cool dance hangout. 2 for 1 drinks 9pm-11pm. Open til 2am. $5. 1414 Market St. at Polk
Hard French, see Sat. 3
Stallion @ Rebel Joshua J’s popular 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
Sun 4➠
Fresh @ Ruby Skye DJs Pornstar and Kimberly S spin mixes for the crowd at the popular monthly T-dance. Partial proceeds this month benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles. $20-$25. 21+. 6pm12am. 420 Mason St. www.freshsf.com
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night. One drink or menu item minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com
Ladies Night @ Q Bar
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Women’s night, with DJ Ms. Jackson, half-off drinks. 9pm2am. 456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.com
Menergy @ The M TTh h Stud St d Enjoy an 80s time warp at the monthly gay dance event. 6pm-12am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
Oakland Pride @ Uptown Oakland Thelma Houston, Jennifer Holiday, Freak Genius, La Toya London, Ethel Merman and many others perform on four stages at the annual celebration of Oakland’s LGBT people.$10. 19th St. BART station exit. 11am-7pm. www.oaklandpride.org
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 7➠
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
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
Cowgirlpalooza @ El Rio, see Mon. 5
D’lysh @ Deco Lounge
Latin hiphop and drag night; hosted by Isa Manzanita. 9pm2am. 510 Larkin St. 346-2025. www.decosf.com
Steven Slatten @ Martuni’s Cabaret singer performs “Two-Dollar Hooker.” $2. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.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. 3958595. www.harrydenton.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
Mon 5➠
Thu 8➠
Enjoy a BBQ and women’s country music all day, with the Patsy Chords (4:30), Judea Eden Band (5:30), Kit and the Branded Men (6:30), The Legend of Kitty Rose (7:30) and 77 El Deora at 8:30pm. $10. 3pm-10pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy hosts a night of cabaret musical delights. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com
Cowgirlpalooza @ El Rio
Locker Room @ Kok Bar
SF Boylesque @ Truck, see Thu. 8
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 a fun musical each week. 7pm-2am. 2 for 1 cocktail, 5pm-closing. 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Q Comedy @ Martuni’s Femcee Sandra O. Noshi-Di’n’t welcomes Natasha Muse, Lilibeth Helson, Dana Cory and Larry Bob for a night of gay laughs. $5-$15. 8pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.Qcomedy.com
Tue 6➠
Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey’s Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy
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Enjoy new events and décor, and the same cruisy fun at the jock–uniform fetish night. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com
SF Boylesque @ Truck The sexy men’s burlesque dance-song ensemble performs Brohemian Brethren, numbers inspired by childhood board games. 9pm. 1900 Folsom St. www.trucksf.com
Fri 9➠
Agnostic Front @ Thee Parkside Thrashingly good (and a bit historic; 25 years!) hardcore band performs with The Mongoloids, Naysayer and The Roadside Bombs. $15. 21+. 9pm. 1600 17th St. 252-1330. www.theeparkside.com
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Best Buck in the Bay @ Driscoll Ranches, La Honda, see Sat. 10
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Bad B d Girl Gii l C G Cocktail k t ill H kt Hour @ The Lexington Club Every Friday night, bad girls can get $1 dollar margaritas between 9pm and 10pm. 3464 19th St. between Mission and Valencia. 863-2052. www.lexingtonclub.com
Cockstar @ Kok Bar DJ Gehno Sanchez hosts a new monthly party with a sexy vibe, cash prizes, and a “Pin the Cock on the Star” contest. 10pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. at 8th. 255-2427. www.kokbarsf.com
Cubcake @ The Lone Star Saloon Bears, beer and cupcakes; second Fridays. What more do you need? 9pm-2am. 1354 Harrison St. 863-9999. www.lonestarsf.com
Hella Gay Comedy @ La Estrellita Café, Oakland Charlie Ballard hosts the raucous totally mutli-culti un-PC comedy night. $10. 21+. Full bar & dining available. 9pm. 446 East 12th St. www.charlieballard.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
Lick It @ Powerhouse 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
Some Thing @ The Stud Wild weekly drag show with SF’s most unusual talents. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
Sat 10➠
Best Buck in the Bay @ Driscoll Ranches, La Honda Golden State Gay Rodeo Association’s annual Bay Area rodeo and festival, with some social events at the Winery San Francisco, Bldg 180, Treasure Island. Also Sept. 11. www.bestbuckinthebay.com
Cockblock @ Rickshaw Stop Lesbo-rific queer homo dance night each 2nd & 4th Saturday. $5-$7. 21+. 10pm-2am. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.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
Hard Inches @ Club Eight
DJ Jeff Lawrence
The Red Meat guys have switched gears for a new monthly event. DJ Jeff Lawrence spins sexy beats. $10. 9pm-3am. 1151 Folsom St. at 8th. www.hardpartysf.com www.eightsf.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
Hot & Healthy @ Café Flore Garza’s monthly (2nd Sat) benefit, raffle, show and HIV outreach night at the popular café-bar. 2 for 1 cosmos! 4pm-2am. 2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com
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The Whoa Nellies Eagle in Exile @ El Rio, see Sun 11
Paw @ Deco Lounge Bear underwear dance party (2nd Saturdays). 9pm-2am. 510 Larkin St. 346-2025. www.decosf.com
Teatro Zinzanni @ Pier 29 Joan Baez returns to Teatro in Maestro’s Enchantment, the new show at the theatre-tent-dinner extravaganza, with Ukranian illusionist Yevgeniy Voronin, clown Peter Pitofsky, aerialist Bianca Sapetto, trapeze artists The Collins Brothers, singer Kristin Clayton, contortionist Svetlana, plus jugglers, comedy, a five-course dinner, and a lot of fun. $117-$145. Saturday 11:30am “Breve” show $63-$78. Wed-Sat 6pm (Sun 5pm). Pier 29 at Embarcadero Ave. 4382668. www.teatrozinzanni.com
Sun 11➠
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
Amanda King @ Martuni’s Soulful singer performs at the intimate cabaret bar. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com
Beer Bust @ Kok Bar Fundraiser for local causes. $8 all you can drink Bud Light or Rolling Rock. 5pm-9pm. 1225 Folsom St. www.kokbarsf.com
Bijou @ Martuni’s Trauma Flintstone hosts a night of cabaret specialty performances. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.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
Eagle in Exile @ El Rio The Whoa Nellies play ‘60s pop hits (with a second set of all Monkees songs!) at the fun monthly event (1st Sundays). 3pm-6pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
Honey Soundsystem @ Holy Cow
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Redlight @ Risque Lounge
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sounds d for f a hip, hi diverse hi di di crowd. d 10pm-2am. 1100 2 1535 15535 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
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. 3pm-8pm. www.endupsf.com
Mon 12➠
Comedy Night @ El Rio Host Lisa Geduldig welcomes Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Josh Healey, Nathan Habib and Conrad Roth. $7$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. at Precita. www.koshercomedy.com www.elriosf.com
guys; Diana Ross tribute night! DJ MC2. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com DJ Hawthorne, Gypsy Love and guests bring a new weekly retro classy lounge for music, fashion, art and cocktails. 45 Maiden Lane. 6pm-10pm. www.ghettodisco.com
Styling the Modern Man @ Bently Reserve Classy fashion promotional show with cocktails, style sessions, hair and grooming presentations and more. Dress sharp. $40-$100. 6pm-11pm. 301 Battery St. www.stylingthemodernman.com
Fri 16➠
Diana Ross @ Golden Gate Theatre
Iconic pop star returns to San Francisco after decades, with fabulous costumes and sets, and a live strong and horn section. $55-$250. 8pm. 1 Taylor St. at Market. (888) 746-1799. www.shnsf.com www. Dhaya Lakshminarayanan RBPconcerts.com @ El Rio, see Mon. 12
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
Tue 13➠
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
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
Wed 14➠
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
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
Thu 15➠
Thievery Corporation @ Fox Theatre, Oakland Fab electronica band performs in two concerts; with AM & Shawn Lee (9/16) and Frank Mitchell, Jr. (9/17) $42.50. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave. www.thefoxoakland.com
Sat 17➠
Beatpig @ Powerhouse Juanita More! spins saucy grooves and dudes cruise at the eclectic music, drag and kink night; each 3rd Saturday. Oink! 9pm-2am. 1347 Folsom St. 552-8689. www.beatpigsf.com www.powerhouse-sf.com
Arcade @ The Lookout
Bistroteque @ Café Flore
Haute Toddy’s indie music dance night (3rd Thursdays). No cover. 9pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com
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
Juicy @ The White Horse, Oakland
Good Vibrations Erotic Film Fest @ Various Venues
Hip Hop, R&B and soul. 9pm. (karaoke, drag king shows other nights, too). 6551 Telegraph Ave. (510) 652-3820. www.whitehorsebar.com
The Monster Show @ The Edge Cookie Dough’s weekly raucous drag show with hot gogo
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Celebrate independent sexual cinema at the festival of features, shorts, panels, workshops and parties. Opening night tonight at the Victoria Theatre with Susie Bright’s How to Read a Dirty Movie. Sept 20, gay-themed films at the LGBT Center, 1800 Market St. Thru Sept. 22.
www.gv-ixff.org
Wild Nights @ Kok Bar
Fauxgirls @ Kimo’s
DJ Frank Wild spins groovy tunes at the new party (3rd Saturdays), with music giveaways, sexy swag, porn DVDs, and drink specials in a raunchy Folsom edition. $3. 9pm-2am. 1225 Folsom St. at 8th. 255-2427. www.kokbarsf.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. 885-4535. www.fauxgirls.com
Fruitcake @ The Stud
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Queer dance party for all; third Saturdays. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
Big @ The Stud
Styling the Modern Man @ Bently Reserve, see Thu. 15 Monthly dance party for big men and their friends (3rd Pulse @ The Turf Club, Sundays). $5. 6pm-11am. 399 9th St. Hayward www.phattestevents.com www.studsf.com Enjoy hot gogo studs, prizes, tiki bar cocktails, a friendly Daytime Realness @ El Rio atmosphere and the biggest outdoor gay bar patio in Heklina hosts the new monthly event (3rd Sundays) Northern California; third Saturdays. 22519 Main St. with drag acts and guest DJs. $6-$8. 3pm-8pm. www.wfturfclub.com 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Any Munro and Lady Tatas cohost the monthly (3rd Sat) night with drink specials, drag hilarity and twinky-cute gogo guys. $3- before 10:30, $8 after. 9pm-3am. 1151 Folsom St. at 8th. www.eightsf.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
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Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey’s
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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
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
Wed 21➠
Bi Night @ Café Flore Bisexual Dutch treat gathering 7pm-10pm; each 3rd Wed. 2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com
Mon 19➠
Karaoke @ The Lookout
D’lysh @ Deco Lounge
Paul K hosts the amateur singing night. 8pm-2am. 3600 16th St. at Market. www.lookoutsf.com
New Latin hiphop and drag night; hosted by Isa Manzanita. 9pm-2am. 510 Larkin St. 346-2025. www.decosf.com
Piano Bar 101 @ Martuni’s
Dream Queens Review @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge
Sing-along night with talented locals, and charming accompanist Joe Wicht (aka Trauma Flintstone). 9pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com
San Francisco Cocktail Week @ Various Venues
Art for AIDS @ SF Design Center, see Fri 23
Seven-day upscale drink-tasting events, including dinners, panels, and parties, celebrating the art of the mixed drink. $35 individual to $700 full pass. Thru Sept. 25. www. sfcocktailweek.com
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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
Thu 22➠
The Monster Show @ The Edge Cookie Dough’s weekly drag show with hot gogo guys; Folsom Street Fair night: “Master & Servant: Songs of
Pain.” Ow! DJ MC2. 9pm-2am. 4149 18th St. at Collingwood. www.edgesf.com
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge Retro disco tunes and retro cruisy crowd, each Thursday; DJ Bus Station John plays records. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Fri 23➠ Art for AIDS @ SF Design Center
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
Trannyshack @ DNA Lounge The Lady Gaga Tribute returns, with special guest Lady Bunny; acts by Precious Moments, Coco Canal, Kim Burly, Miss Rahni, Holy McGrail, Rotissary Ethnicity Jackson Houston-Ross, Cookie Dough, Lindsay Slowhands, Serenity Heart, and more! $15-$20. 9:30pm-3am. Show at 11pm. 375 11th St. www.trannyshack.com www.dnalounge.com
Large-scale art auction (170 works) benefit for the UCSF AIDS Health Project, with Phantom of the Opera star and donating visual artist Franc D’Ambrosio performing. Enjoy cocktails, beer, wine, delicious food, VIP lounge and DJed music. $80-$200. ($5 attended parking) 6pm11pm. Galleria, 101 Henry Adams Place. 502-7276. www. artforaids.org
Sat 24➠
Bad Girl Cocktail Hour @ The Lexington Club
Special pre-Folsom kinky night with Smash-up Derby live, plus other live acts and special DJs. Dress kinky! $8-$15. 9pm-3am. 21+. 375 11th St. at Harrison. www.BootieSF.com www.DNAlounge.com
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
Bootie SF @ DNA Lounge
Duro @ Club 8 New Latin dance night has moved to SoMa. DJs Misha Skye and porn stud Tristan Jaxx spin grooves, photo booth with
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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
Bistroteque @ Café Flore
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Weekly drag and variety show. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
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TV on the Radio @ Fox Theatre, Oakland Amazing soul-pop band performs. $35. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave. www.thefoxoakland.com
Go Bang @ Deco Lounge Groove-alacious monthly classic disco dance music night features guest DJ Phillip Mezzatesta, Marke B., and residents Steve Fabus, Stanley Frank, Tres Lingerie and Sergio. $5. 9pm-3am-ish. 510 Larkin St. www.gobangsf.com www.decosf.com
House of Garza @ Café Flore
Wed 28➠
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
Red Hots Burlesque @ El Rio
Garza’s monthly variety show (4th Saturdays), with raffles, drag acts and fun. 10pm-1am. 2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com
Women’s burlesque show performs each Wed & Fri. $5-$10. 7pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.elriosf.com
Leather & Lace Ball @ The Stud
Thu 29➠
Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie’s Lounge
Joshua J.’s special night with hosts Raja, porny gogo pups Chris Porter (he sings, too!) and Kennedy Carter; DJ Josh Peace. Fetishwear encouraged. 9pm-2am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. www.studsf.com
Retro disco tunes and retro cruisy crowd, each Thursday; DJ Bus Station John plays records. $4. 10pm-2am. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Tour de Fat @ Golden Gate Park SF Bicycle Coalition’s annual beer and bikes mini-festival, with tasty brews, live music, product booths, a bike circus and parade. Donations. Valet bike parking. 10am-5pm. www.sfbc.org
Sun 25➠ Beer Busts @ Kok, Lone Star, Beatbox, Hole in the Wall
Visiting Vintners @ Press Club Chris Porter performs at the Leather & Lace Ball @ The Stud, see Sat. 24
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Duro @ Club 8, see Sat. 24
Donate to local causes while enjoying lots of beer or beverage of choice. Kok Bar 1225 Folsom St.; Lone Star Saloon 1354 Harrison St; Beatbox 314 11th St. Hole in the Wall on Saturdays, 1369 Folsom St.
Mon 26➠
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
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Weekly wine-tasting event, with bythe-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
Fri 30➠
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
Some Thing @ The Stud Wild weekly drag show with unusual acts. 10pm-2am. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com
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with the popular “Mr Drummer Contest” started at the 1979 CMC Carnival. Drummer’s international voice single-handedly introduced the local fair to t the first Folsom Street Fair in 1984, leather global sex tourists devouring Drummer’s annual culture changed. Leatherfolk fell out of dark promotions of the fair. Drummer’s eyewitness of bars and down Alice’s rabbit hole toward that first FSF, featuring photos by Robert Pruzan, transparent afternoon light. As an eyewitness reported in issue 79: “This year saw the first-ever Folsom Street Fair, videographer, and as Drummer editor chronicling the popular culture of “gay street life,” I watched us held September 23 over several blocks of leather’s leathermen blink when, for the first time outside of a Main Street USA. Crowds were bigger than most bike run, we saw ourselves not mythic under the red observers expected, and curiously mixed. There was certainly bulbs of bars, but, more leather in like mad dogs and evidence than Englishmen, out in at this year’s the noonday sun. Castro Street It was as if Chuck Fair—and maybe Arnett’s Platonic more straights “shadow mural” as well. The Fair in the cave of the First Folsom Fair 1984 • by Dr. Jack Fritscher was, after all, a Tool Box exploded neighborhood from black and effort, not just a white into living leather festival. As color. one spokeswoman In the conten[FSF founders tious FSF “origin Kathleen Connell story,” leatherfolk with Michael anxiety ran deep Valerio] noted, in Orwellian 1984, Folsom Street rightly suspicious and the South of event producers of Market is a purposing leather neighborhood for fundraising of minorities, parallax to the the elderly, and way Harvey Milk gay men—so on started the Castro the same block, Street Fair to Photos: Robert Pruzan sign up voters. It’s a huge irony of gay history that visitors could shop at a booth of a novelty emporium our romantic outlaw leather culture of the 1950- selling ‘naughty’ party items, talk seriously about SM 1980s was repellent to many mainstream gays and to members of the Janus Society, and view artwork politically correct fundamentalists until promoters in crayon by children from a local grade school. figured how to package cowhide for consumers the ‘Only in San Francisco,’ as the saying goes. “There were fewer politicians, craftsmen, way militants had tit-twisted the grassroots joy of 1970s gay liberation into the retail business of 1980s organization booths, and stops for food-and-beer than at the city’s more established street fairs— gay politics. As pop-up events go, FSF became SF’s biggest no- which left more elbowroom for the crowd, most of host bar because it spilled tiny Folsom bars out into whom came mainly to look at each other anyway. a sidewalk “penny barcade.” Historically, because The weather was terrific, spirits were high, and leather culture was constructed on a discreet circuit leather was everywhere, gleaming in the sunlight.” ✸ of bike runs, bars, back rooms, and the annual autumn orgy of the CMC Carnival, a public fair (Article continues at www.BARtabSF.com) seemed redundant. Consequently, the crowd at that © 2011 Jack Fritscher, contributor to San first FSF was pretty much several hundred cynical Francisco’s “South of Market LGBTQ Social leathermen dragging attitude out of bars to jaywalk, Heritage Project.” For more info, visit drink, and piss-play in the street. www.JackFritscher.com; type “Folsom In 1984, Drummer, leather’s magazine of record, Fair,” “CMC Carnival,” & “Mr Drummer endorsed FSF, anchoring the neighborhood fair Contest” into the search feature.
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