HISTORY: City Lights and Speak Out celebrate the publication of Clarence Lusane's The Black History of the White House, which illuminates the central role the White House has played in advancing, thwarting, or simply ignoring efforts to achieve equal rights for all.

7 to 10 p.m. // City Lights Bookstore (261 Columbus Avenue) // free

CLUB: S.F.'s "first bi-hosted monthly event" kicks off tonight at Bi Bar, featuring go-go girls and boys, two dance floors, cutting edge video effects, and "wall-to-wall sexy goodness". In other words, there's something/someone for everyone at this event.

10 p.m. // 1015 Folsom (1015 Folsom Street) // $5-10

PARTY: Check out live performances by the finalists of the 4th Annual Toyota DIY Music Video Contest at the 29th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) Launch Party. Be sure to pick up the festival guide, which will be hot off the presses.

8 p.m. // 111 Minna Gallery (111 Minna Street) // $5, 21+