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San Francisco Events
October 2007

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1 October

Erotic Open Mic Night
One Taste San Francisco
1074 Folsom Street
7:45pm
www.onetastesf.com

Love erotica? Turned on by sharing your sensual escapades? Then come share you turn on with the world at this Erotic Open Mic Night. First & third Monday of the month. Visit website for more info. 1st & 3rd Monday of the month.


The Box
The Blue Lagoon
923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, California
Price: $3 (free before 10pm)


Goth/Industrial dance at the Blue Lagoon in Downtown Santa Cruz, every Monday night.


Death Guild
Glas Kat
520 4th Street at Bryant
9:30pm-2:30am
Price: $3 before 10pm, $5 after
www.deathguild.com


Local DJ's Melting Girl, Decay, Joe Radio and Merrick play a range of industrial, alternative '80s, darkwave dance and gothic in the main room and upstairs. If the swirling lights and the elegantly darkly dressed dancers make you a feel a bit woozy, drift gracefully and pensively to the bar where you will find offerings of wine, beer, and mixed drinks for $5 and up. Every Monday night.

2 October

Cheap Meat
Mack
1285 Folsom Street
6pm-6am
Price: $8
www.mackfolsomprison.com


It's eight-buck fuck night every Tuesday at Mack. They have slings, glory holes, a dry sauna, showers, internet lounge, smoking room, watersports area, big TVs with porn and, of course, lots of hot men. One of San Francisco's infamous destinations, Mack is sure to please guys who are looking for hot, sleazy action. Every Tuesday night.


Trannyshack
The Stud
399 9th Street at Harrison
10pm-3am, show at midnight
Price: $7
www.heklina.com


Trannyshack is part dance club, part burlesque, and altogether a totally fabulous time. The crowd (and we mean "crowd," as it tends to get packed) is a mix of transsexuals, transsexual admirers and people who show up just to have a blast. The music is equally eclectic and couldn't possibly be pinned down to one genre. Best of all, at midnight when the Muppet Show theme plays ("It's time to put on makeup, it's time to light the lights..."), it's show time! The vaudeville-style quips begin to fly, in between short drag show acts which can range from Cher to Madonna. Every Tuesday night.


The X Group Munch
The Back Room
48B Race St, San Jose, CA
8-10pm
www.smodyssey.com


The X Group of San Jose's smOdyssey offers adults 19-35 an opportunity to join an open topic moderated discussion forum, allowing people to explore issues relating to young people, SM/Leather/Fetish, and the community. This group aims to support people with the perils, pitfalls, and rewards of being involved in the SM/Leather/Fetish community. The are a pansexual group, open to everyone, regardless of role, gender or sexual preference. First Tuesday of each month.

3 October

Guided Stroke Clinic
One Taste San Francisco
1074 Folsom Street
6:15-7:25pm
www.onetastesf.com

We will lead a clinic for men and women who are interested in deepening their Orgasmic Meditation practice. This will include instructions and facilitation of two Om-ing sessions for those who have completed a course that included stroking instruction. This is an excellent opportunity to take what you learned in the course(s) to the next level.If you are coming as an individual, please reserve in advance by calling 415-503-1100 so we can match you with a partner. Each Wednesday.


Dress Up I Love It
I Love It Girl
45979 Warm Springs Boulevard #7, Fremont
7 - 11pm
Price: $15 donation, $10 with food or drink
www.iloveitgirl.com


Join them for the fun of dress-up night. Enjoy a great social environment, snacks and a fantastic selection of clothing for the woman in you! Transgender girls, cross-dressers and first-timers are all welcome. Get fashion tips, try on tons of beautiful clothes and socialize with the girls. They have a 5,000 square foot closet with thousands and thousands of outfits, and you are encouraged to play. It's a great time. They will love to see you there! By invitation only so check their website. Every Wednesday night.


Bondage-a-Go-Go
Glas Kat
520 4th St @ Bryant
9pm
www.bondage-a-go-go.com


BAGG has been a sanctuary for the tattooed, pierced, scarified and misanthropic since 1993 -- a haven to those who wish for a dance on the dark side of life. Interactive BDSM, cocktails, dancing and unspeakable forms of socialization are the driving force behind this event, the City's premiere underground dance party. Every Wednesday night.


Club Tyranny
The Lucky 13 Bar
4113 W. Swift Ave
Fresno, California
www.thefresnounderground.com


Holding down the dark side of the Central Valley underground, Club Tyranny features garage trash, psychobilly, industrial, gothic, punk and EBM, held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at The Lucky 13 in Fresno.

4 October

SPUNK!
Eros
2051 Market Street at Church
4pm-Midnight
Price: $10 membership, $13 regular entry, $10 before 7:00pm
www.erossf.com

A world of pleasure…San Francisco's acclaimed safe sex club for gay/bisexual men! Bringing together men of all ages, colors, shapes and sizes. Spunk! is held every Thursday taking pride in creating a hot yet casual environment for your safe play! Comfortable, clean, luxurious, great music, and friendly hot guys. Join their S.F. regulars and visitors from all over the world in this extraordinary club for gay and bisexual men. Every Thursday night.


Club Blackmail
198 Church St @ Market
Price: Free before 10, $3 after
www.blackmailproductions.com


San Francisco's only coldwave industrial club. Club Blackmail recently celebrated its one year anniversary and is going strong. The usual line-up of wonderful DJs includes matt.od, verablue, and netik (Meat). $1 drink specials! 21 and over only, please. Every first Thursday.


4-6 October

Power Exchange
74 Otis Street
9pm-6am
Price: Friday, men $35-75, couples $20, women & transgender free
www.powerexchange.com


America's Naughtiest Night Club! The premier play space for all men, women, trans, & couples. The Power Exchange is open for mixed company every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from 9pm-6am. This is the hottest safe-sex location in the city, open every weekend for your cruising pleasure. We offer, 30,000 sq ft of theme rooms, video, dance and lounge space. See website for details on admission, rules and special events.

5 October

Lucky Pierre
The Stud
399 9th Street @ Harrison
10pm-4am
Price: $5
www.myspace.com/clubluckypierre


Lucky Pierre's homoelectric disco features DJ Donimo (Shadowplay, Substance) and DJ Party Ben (Bootie, LIVE 105). Hosted by Coco Canal, Miss Trannyshack 2005. Featuring hot go go boys. First Friday of every month.


Club Fate
The Blue Lagoon
923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, California
Price: $5
www.clubfate.net

"Industrial, Gothic, Erotic Anthems" at the Blue Lagoon in downtown Santa Cruz. Features DJs Gobo, Stiletto, err0r, Meester, and Unit 77. Atmosphere provided by aphotic productions. Every first Friday.


Trauma
2600 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, California
Door at 9pm
Price: $5
www.myspace.com/sac_trauma


TRAUMA is a Gothic Industrial and EBM dance party that started in the fall of 2004 at the venue most in the Sacramento scene know as the old Amazon. Originally it was intended as a one night event but due to the enthusiastic response and numerous inquries by those who attended, the project mutated into a series of club nights held every other month for the past year. After the second event the club was moved to the Country Club Event Center where it is currently still held. TRAUMA began and continues thanks to the cooperative efforts of many in our Sacramento scene who care about seeing it thrive and musically evolve for the better. The music of the night covers just about every sub-genre of the scene in an effort to offer something for everyone who visits. And while our DJs bring the latest and best in darker dance music, they also continue to remember the great bands that came before who made our scene what it is today. 18 and over only, please. Every Friday night.


Club Nemesis
King of Clubs
893 Leong Drive
Mountain View, California
Door at 9pm
Price: Free before 10pm, $5 after
www.myspace.com/clubnemesis


Club Nemesis: Industrial, Electro, Futurepop, and Power Noise. The South Bay's Industrial Club and the rebirth of the industrial DANCE club. Resident DJs: :lynx:, Neshamah, Scar(lette), Scio, Silvercell, Void. 21+ with ID. Every Friday night.

6 October

Playboy
The Stud
399 9th Street @ Harrison
10pm-4am
Price: $5 before 11:30, $8 after
www.juanitamore.com


The successful bi-monthly club is now bringing all of its style every week to the Legendary Stud. Created by Ryan Robles and Juanita MORE!, Playboy has thrived on its recreation of the Stud. The chandelier lit dance floor, dark backroom and candle light lounge - together have transformed this legendary venue. A set of rotating DJ's pump out the beats weekly, while the crowd of boys, girls, punks, trannies, muscle queens, skaters, & above all, fashionistas dance till morning. The Stud is famous for their reasonably priced cocktails and Playboy throws in free shots at midnight -- just for your pleasure. Every Saturday night.


Chez Badunkadunk
Upstairs Lounge
Cat Club
1190 Folsom at 8th
9:30pm - 3am
www.lustyladyparty.com


Every 1st & 3rd Saturday, enjoy SF's best alternative strip club + burlyQ. Join the Infamous Lusty Ladies, The Goth-Erotic Black Widows, Hostess Princess Pandora, MC: Fudgie Frottage, DJ's: D.I.E. and an assortment of BurlyQ Hotties for a wild evening of pole dancing, lap dancing, fan dancing, 2 for 1 dance specials and more at this tastefully steamy upstairs lounge. 21& up. July 21st features burlyQ artiste, Delilah from the UK's MOB (Ministry of Burlesque); Aug. 4 features burlyQ troupe The Damnettes. Past burlesque performers include: The Indra, Bombshell Betty, Isis Starr, Alotta Boutte', Kellita (hot pink feathers), Sparkle Diamond (from L.A.), Bottoms Up Burlesque, Lily LeRouge and Rose Pistola.


Spunk
The Cinch
1723 Polk Street
9pm-2am
myspace.com/cinchbar


Spunk is every Saturday, featuring SF's hottest male and female burlesque, circus, uniquely talented performers and gogo dancers throughout the night. Presented by Winona Juggs. Check the website for exciting theme nights like Boy Drag Night, Space Oddity, Polynesian Night, and more.

10 October

Golden Shower Buddies
Blow Buddies
933 Harrison Street
8-11pm
Price: $12
www.blowbuddies.com


Golden Shower Buddies is a private membership club for hot guys into wet play. They meat up on the second Wednesday of each month, with occasional extra parties. The doors are open from 8-11pm only; the party lasts till whenever. Get there early, doors shut when full. The dress code encourages sleazy play -- clothes like leather, rubber, uniforms, jockstraps, spandex, Levis, tank tops, underwear or no wear, buddy. For safety reasons, you must wear shoes -- no flip-flops. Absolutely no cologne. Fragrances are not allowed inside the club at any time. A change of dry clothes is recommended for this party! 11 October

Little Minsky's Burlesque
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight at Ashbury
Doors 9pm, show 10pm-2am
Price: $5
www.myspace.com/little_minskys


Little Minsky's is brought to you by the Flying Fox and Douglas Good of Cabaret Verdalet. It is a re-imagining of the Minksy Brothers' classic burlesque show inspired by the Folies-Bergere and the Moulin Rouge. "Today, as Little Minskys, we try to capture this little bit of history. Bringing to the public quality burlesque and variety entertainment at an affordable price, just as the Minsky Brothers once did." Every second Thursday at the classic retro-styled Club Deluxe in the heart of the Haight-Ashbury district.


Good Vibrations Amateur Erotic Film Competition
Castro Theatre
429 Castro Street
Price: $15
www.goodvibes.com
www.castrotheatre.com

Good Vibrations, the legendary destination for sex-positive products, announces The Second Annual Good Vibrations Amateur Erotic Film Competition. This event will screen the winners of the competition, from the sublimely erotic to the thrillingly pornographic. The premiere for this event will be held at the beautiful Castro Theatre in San Francisco. There will also be an East Bay showing on October 12 at the Parkway Speakeasy Theater in Oakland. At Good Vibes' site, you can see more details about the contest including excerpts from last year's winners, and you can read our editor's review of the 2006 showing here. 12 October

Planet Big
The Stud
399 9th Street
9pm-2am
Price: $5, free before 10pm
www.studsf.com
www.planetbig-sf.com


Big men, big music, big fun! Featuring DJ Amadeus, Planet Big is a party for big men and their admirers. Second and fourth Fridays.


Queer Open Mic
Three Dollar Bill Cafe
LGBT Community Center, Third Floor
1800 Market Street @ Octavia
7:30pm sign-up, 8pm reading
Price: $1-5 donation benefits Bitch magazine
www.threedollarbill.com


Queer Open Mic is hosted by Cindy M. Emch and co-hosted by Sherilyn Connelly. Open mic sign up begins at 7:30, readings start at 8pm. Anyone with special needs should contact Cindy the night of the event for any specific accommodations. Donations benefits Bitch Magazine; no one turned away for lack of funds. Open mic readers get 5 minutes, one poem or 3 pages of prose, whichever fits the material best. Second and fourth Fridays.


Good Vibrations Amateur Erotic Film Competition
Parkway Speakeasy
1834 Park Boulevard, Oakland
Price: $15 ($30 VIP reception)
www.goodvibes.com
www.castrotheatre.com

Good Vibrations, the legendary destination for sex-positive products, announces The Second Annual Good Vibrations Amateur Erotic Film Competition. This event will screen the winners of the competition, from the sublimely erotic to the thrillingly pornographic. The premiere for this event will be held at the beautiful Castro Theatre in San Francisco. There will also be an East Bay showing on October 12 at the Parkway Speakeasy Theater in Oakland. At Good Vibes' site, you can see more details about the contest including excerpts from last year's winners, and you can read our editor's review of the 2006 showing here. 13 October

Kiss
San Francisco (RSVP for location)
10pm (doors close at 11:30pm)
Price: $60 per couple, single women $20
www.clubkiss.us


Club Kiss is a private party of hand-selected couples and women looking to explore and engage in a more open aspect to their relationship. A woman-centric vibe and a careful pre-screening process ensures that you will be surrounded by the hottest and sexiest party-goers all night long and well into the morning. Because this is a private venue, there are no restrictions on nudity or sexual behavior. All that is asked is that you are always mindful and respectful of your fellow guests and heed their boundaries. Cosponsored by BayCouples.com. 15 October

Erotic Open Mic Night
One Taste San Francisco
1074 Folsom Street
7:45pm
www.onetastesf.com

Love erotica? Turned on by sharing your sensual escapades? Then come share you turn on with the world at this Erotic Open Mic Night. First & third Monday of the month. Visit website for more info. 1st & 3rd Monday of the month.


San Jose smOdyssey Munch
Denny's
1140 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose
7:30-9:30pm
www.smodyssey.com


The smOdyssey offers an opportunity to join an open topic moderated discussion forum, allowing people to explore issues relating to SM/Leather/Fetish, and the community. This group aims to support people with the perils, pitfalls, and rewards of being involved in the SM/Leather/Fetish community. The are a pansexual group, open to everyone, regardless of role, gender or sexual preference. First and third Mondays of each month.
17 October

Club Tyranny
The Lucky 13 Bar
4113 W. Swift Ave
Fresno, California
www.thefresnounderground.com


Holding down the dark side of the Central Valley underground, Club Tyranny features garage trash, psychobilly, industrial, gothic, punk and EBM, held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at The Lucky 13 in Fresno. 18 October

Die Maschinen
Glas Kat
520 4th Street
9:30pm
www.diemaschinen.com


Superior Industrial Music from this century and the last. Two Dance Floors! Main Floor Resident DJs: SHATTER (Bondage-A-Go-Go) & MAKITA; Resident Front Bar DJs: Rabbitron and Mechagojira. Note new location. Third Thursdays. 19 October

Shadowplay
The Stud
399 9th Street
10pm
Price: $5 cover, free till 10:30
www.studsf.com
www.shadowplaysf.com


From the producers of the Shadowplay Stage at the SF Pride festival, Shadowplay plays the latest danceable indie, as well as classic new wave and post-punk, and edgy electro and discopunk from producers like the DFA, Whitey, Mylo, and Headman, which have been lighting up the dance floors of London clubs like Nag Nag Nag, Electrogogo, the Cock, and Trash. Join the mail list and get in free until 11:30pm. Every third Friday. 20 October

Delicious
San Francisco (RSVP for location)
10pm (doors close at 11:30pm)
Price: $60 per couple, single women $20
www.thedeliciousparty.com


Delicious is an on-premise meet 'n' greet event at a luxurious space in the Mission District of San Francisco. They're sexy, flirty and fun. With great, booty shaking music, friendly hosts and plenty of space to meet and mingle in an absolutely no pressure environment! BayCouples.com members get half price entrance!


Chez Badunkadunk
Upstairs Lounge
Cat Club
1190 Folsom at 8th
9:30pm - 3am
www.lustyladyparty.com


Every 1st & 3rd Saturday, enjoy SF's best alternative strip club + burlyQ. Join the Infamous Lusty Ladies, The Goth-Erotic Black Widows, Hostess Princess Pandora, MC: Fudgie Frottage, DJ's: D.I.E. and an assortment of BurlyQ Hotties for a wild evening of pole dancing, lap dancing, fan dancing, 2 for 1 dance specials and more at this tastefully steamy upstairs lounge. 21& up. July 21st features burlyQ artiste, Delilah from the UK's MOB (Ministry of Burlesque); Aug. 4 features burlyQ troupe The Damnettes. Past burlesque performers include: The Indra, Bombshell Betty, Isis Starr, Alotta Boutte', Kellita (hot pink feathers), Sparkle Diamond (from L.A.), Bottoms Up Burlesque, Lily LeRouge and Rose Pistola. 25 October

Strangelove
UndergroundSF
424 Haight at Webster
www.strangelovesf.com


Strangelove features dark electro, industrial, new wave, and goth. Held every 4th Thursday at UndergroundSF in the Lower Haight. 26 October

Kiss-Delicious Halloween Party
San Francisco (RSVP for location)
10pm (doors close at 11:30pm)
Price: $60 per couple, single women $20
www.clubkiss.us
www.thedeliciousparty.com


Delicious is an on-premise meet 'n' greet event at a luxurious space in the Mission District of San Francisco. They're sexy, flirty and fun. With great, booty shaking music, friendly hosts and plenty of space to meet and mingle in an absolutely no pressure environment! Club Kiss is a private party of hand-selected couples and women looking to explore and engage in a more open aspect to their relationship. A woman-centric vibe and a careful pre-screening process ensures that you will be surrounded by the hottest and sexiest party-goers all night long and well into the morning. Because this is a private venue, there are no restrictions on nudity or sexual behavior. All that is asked is that you are always mindful and respectful of your fellow guests and heed their boundaries. These two great San Francisco events will be combining to have a first-class Halloween party that you won't want to miss! See sites for details about joining.


Adrenochrome
King of Clubs
893 Leong Ave
Mountain View, California
9pm-2am
Price: $4 (free before 9:30)
www.clubadr.com


Adrenochrome at King of Clubs in Mountain View brings you goth industrial dance every month with the penninsula's best dark DJs including rEdOx, Lexor, Fugitive AI, and club promoters error and Apex. The 4th Friday of every month.


Planet Big
The Stud
399 9th Street
9pm-2am
Price: $5, free before 10pm
www.studsf.com
www.planetbig-sf.com

Big men, big music, big fun! Featuring DJ Amadeus, Planet Big is a party for big men and their admirers. Second and fourth Fridays.


Queer Open Mic
Three Dollar Bill Cafe
LGBT Community Center, Third Floor
1800 Market Street @ Octavia
7:30pm sign-up, 8pm reading
Price: $1-5 donation benefits Bitch magazine
www.threedollarbill.com


Queer Open Mic is hosted by Cindy M. Emch and co-hosted by Sherilyn Connelly. Open mic sign up begins at 7:30, readings start at 8pm. Anyone with special needs should contact Cindy the night of the event for any specific accommodations. Donations benefits Bitch Magazine; no one turned away for lack of funds. Open mic readers get 5 minutes, one poem or 3 pages of prose, whichever fits the material best. Second and fourth Fridays.


26-27 October

28th Annual Exotic Erotic Ball and Expo
2600 Geneva Avenue
Daly City, California
See below for times
www.exoticeroticball.com
Event Hotline: 415-567-2255

The legendary Exotic Erotic Ball celebrates its 28th year with a Snoop Dogg Benefit Performance, Spike & Mike’s Sick & Twisted Animation Fest, 50+ World Class Burlesque Artists, $10,000 in Prizes, Huge Expo w 100+ Exhibits, & Giant Masquerade - Cabo Villa Beach Resort Sponsors Contests. The Exotic -The Radisson in Brisbane, the Courtyard Marriott in San Bruno, the Hilton Garden Inn in South San Francisco, and Larkspur Landing have all stepped up to offer discounted rates from $94 to $104 per night, all of them within 7 miles from the event. The Radisson has blocked entire floors for Ball guests, and the Courtyard has reserved an entire building. The Ball and Expo both occur at the Cow Palace in San Francisco over Halloween Weekend, commencing Friday afternoon, October 26, with the Expo and concluding Saturday night, October 27, with the Ball. “The Ball” has been titillating San Francisco audiences with arousing amusement for over a quarter-century, and is widely considered the #1 adult-themed party event in the world. The “Expo” – a two-day event which begins Friday at Noon, features its own entertainment lineup, in addition to over 100 exhibits showcasing the latest in exotic fashion, erotic art, adult products, games, websites, and novelties. Snoop Dogg will perform live at the Expo on Friday night as part of a benefit performance for The Healing Circle, the Center for Self Improvement, and other Bay Area charities. Snoop will return the next night as a special guest at the Ball, where he will join Tera Patrick and Danny Bonaduce as judges of the Ball’s world famous costume contests. The 3 contest winners will share over $10,000 in cash and prizes, including 4 nights at Mexico’s plush Cabo Villa Beach Resort. A customized Spike & Mike’s Sick & Twisted Animation Festival will be presented at both the Expo and the Ball, with Spike himself creating the all-star lineup for the occasion. Musical performances also include the West Coast debut of The Spyderz (the latest rock troupe from Evan Seinfeld, ex-Biohazard frontman and star of HBO’s hit series, Oz), glam rapper Mickey Avalon, and the all-little person tribute band Mini-Kiss. Expo activities include Spike & Mike’s Sick & Twisted Animation Festival showings; panel discussions on First Amendment rights; fashion shows; seminars for businesses; erotic poetry; a spiritual oasis with psychic readings and massage; body painting; a classic cinema; and a human petting zoo. Expo Hours: Friday, October 26: Noon – 6PM; Friday, October 26: 7PM – 11PM (includes Snoop Dogg benefit); Saturday, October 27: Noon – 6PM; Saturday Night, October 27: 8PM – 2AM; (After Party to be announced). 27 October

Fauxgirls!
Deco Lounge
510 Larkin Street @ Turk
10pm
Price: No cover
www.fauxgirls.com


Presenting drag cabaret at its best, showcasing both glamour and camp! The Fauxgirls! revue features San Francisco's finest female impersonators: Victoria Secret, Alexandria, Anjelica Devarox, Davida Ashton, Daffney Deluxe, Mini Minerva, Shelly Wilde, Pinky Bubbles, Chanel and special guest stars, plus our very own "boy toy," Bobby Ashton! Showtime is always at 10pm. Never a cover charge for Fauxgirls! Reservations are recommended, and may be made at 415-621-3158, or online at fauxgirls.com. 29 October

Pleasure Bound Munch
Sacramento, California
RSVP for location
8pm-1am
www.pleasurebound.org


Pleasure Bound is a Sacramento-based lifestyle group specializing in erotically themed BDSM parties and events with an up-scale atmosphere. They have a no-host Munch on the last Monday of the month. Munches are a vanilla event, which gives our patrons a chance to socialize in a friendly setting and gives newcomers a comfortable place to meet and get to know the members of their group. Munches are held at a well-known vanilla establishment (a restaurant) so dress and act accordingly. For details regarding our next Munch, go to their site, click on the contact page and send email to PleasureBoundParties. Ask for Munch Information. Last Monday of the month.
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