Top bartenders from Bottle Cap, Txoko, 15 Romolo, and Campanula will compete to make an original, Herb Caen-inspired martini made with 3 Olives Vodka. Guests will get to sample all of the competing cocktails and vote for their favorite. (Herb's son, local scribe Christopher Caen, will be there too. Be sure to say hi and give him a great big hug!) The 2nd Annual Herb Caen Martini Competition goes down at one of Herb's favorite North Beach watering holes, Bottle Cap. 1707 Powell (at Union), SF

Each Tuesday night, Truck presents Busted a "down, dirty, and crusiy" night for queer gentlemen looking for delightful sexual intercourse. Or not. You can just go there to drink ($5 beer bust!) and/or grab a bite to eat. The place is pretty bitchin'. Do give it a whirl. Truck, 1900 Folsom (at 15th Street), SF, 415-252-0306