CLUB: Oakland electropop outfit the Lovemakers highlight this night of pre-turkey and stuffing revelry at the Thanksgiving Orphans Ball . Produced by Popscene and New Wave City, the night will also be littered with top-notch Britpop and new wave DJs.

9 p.m. // Mezzanine (444 Jessie) // $10

TOY DRIVE/PORN: Help children in need of a brighter holiday season while you achieve a massive erection. Gross, we know. But the esteemed Hustler Club will have their annual Toy Drive & Fundraiser Kickoff. Be sure to bring a gift, your libido, a few dollar bills, and your appetite. Open bar, tasty bites, and sins of the flesh will be served all night.

6 p.m.-10 p.m. // Hustler Club (1031 Kearny) // RSVP here.

MUSIC: Former MTV host and gay porn solo artist Simon Rex will appear in SoMa. It seems he fancies himself as a hip hop artist these days.

8:30 p.m. // Slim's (333 11th Street) // $20