Miserable movies There's no need to whisper during Bad Movie Night at the Dark Room Theatre (2263 Mission, SF. 415-401-7987, www.darkroomsf.com.) For five bucks you get to enjoy a guaranteed-to-be-painful movie, free popcorn, banjo-playing, and the commentary of selected hosts. Upcoming Sunday night screenings include It's a Wonderful Life, on Dec. 18, Gigli, on Jan. 15, and Bad Porn Night, exact selection TBA, on Jan. 29. Guests are encouraged to yell at the screen and BYOB. (Kristina Peterson)

Bustling in Bernal Even on a quiet night in Bernal Heights, the recently reopened Chaise Lounge (309 Cortland, SF. 415-401-0952) is packed for the Wednesday Ladies' Night crush. Bar manager Dre Pino describes the former Charlie's Club as "a new hotspot that is lesbian friendly" and also welcoming of pets at times. Enjoy good, long weekday happy hours from 5 to 8 p.m. (Peterson)

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