Events :: Nightlife Events

Lena Hall looks forward, and back: Broadway star 'Auditions' at Feinstein's

Lena Hall looks forward, and back: Broadway star 'Auditions' at Feinstein's

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jan 30, 2019

'Hedwig' star and Tony winner Lena Hall brings her unusual tales of show business to Feinstein's at the Nikko in her new cabaret show, 'The Art of the Audition.'

Junk @ Powerhouse

Junk @ Powerhouse

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Jan 30, 2019

The naughty weekly night at The Powerhouse, hosted by Dulce de Leche and mrPam, includes an underwear contest and gear night.

Kristine & Carson — Just two divas horsing around

Kristine & Carson — Just two divas horsing around

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jan 23, 2019

Singer Kristine W pairs up with 'Queer Eye' celeb Carson Kressley for a night of music and comedy at Feinstein's at the Nikko, Jan. 25 & 26.

Winter Onesie Party @ The Lookout

Winter Onesie Party @ The Lookout

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Jan 23, 2019

The Lookout's annual Winter Onesie Party attracted another festive crowd of creative long-underwear-clad patrons in cute outfits, with DJ Matt Effect.

Paradise Square @ Berkeley Rep

Paradise Square @ Berkeley Rep

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Jan 16, 2019

Opening Night of Berkeley Repertory Theatre's new musical Paradise Square was followed by a festive cast party, where patrons, directors, producers and numerous local arts luminaries celebrated.

Positioning our sex - Deconstructing top, bottom and various codes

Positioning our sex - Deconstructing top, bottom and various codes

  • by Race Bannon
  • Jan 16, 2019

Far too frequently, the leather communities tend to honor and revere tops and doms in a way they do not always bottoms and subs. I've increasingly seen this play out in the non-kinky gay men's world as well.

McKechnie & McArdle - Broadway legends reunite at Feinstein's

McKechnie & McArdle - Broadway legends reunite at Feinstein's

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jan 9, 2019

On January 18 and 19 Broadway legends Donna McKechnie and Andrea McArdle will reunite for an evening of song at Feinstein's at The Nikko. The two performers will pay tribute to two songwriting giants: Stephen Sondheim and the late Marvin Hamlisch.

iCandy @ The Café

iCandy @ The Café

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Jan 9, 2019

The Café, the Castro's dance nightclub with a view, hosted its first iCandy Friday night of 2019, and some amateur booty-shakers took to the platform as well.

The year ahead - leather and kink in 2019

The year ahead - leather and kink in 2019

  • by Race Bannon
  • Jan 2, 2019

I'm going to make this column a self-indulgence reflecting my hoped-for outcomes for 2019 for leatherfolk, kinksters, and anyone who resides outside the societal norms for sexuality and relationships.

New Year's Eve @ Castro Bars

New Year's Eve @ Castro Bars

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Jan 2, 2019

Despite the chilly Monday night, celebrations for New Year's Eve filled Castro district bars, including Beaux, Twin Peaks, The Café, The Midnight Sun, The Edge and more.

Shining Stars: Best of 2018

Shining Stars: Best of 2018

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Dec 26, 2018

This week, we feature a dozen-plus photos from the best of prolific photographer Steven Underhill's Shining Stars albums. See you next year!

We Are One @ Gough Mansion

We Are One @ Gough Mansion

  • by photos: Gooch
  • Dec 19, 2018

We Are One, a Dec. 14 fundraiser for victims of California wildfires, was cohosted by Emperor Leandro Gonzales, Empress Pollo Del Mar, the Imperial Council and the Rainbow World Fund.

Grand Opening @ Jolene's

Grand Opening @ Jolene's

  • by Events Editor
  • Dec 19, 2018

Jolene's, the new queer bar in SoMa, opened last weekend to much local appreciation. A soft opening on Dec. 15 included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the return of Uhaul, now each Friday, marked the first week of events.

Connie Champagne - celebrated chanteuse's new Judy Garland holiday show

Connie Champagne - celebrated chanteuse's new Judy Garland holiday show

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 12, 2018

It's been a while, and it may be a while longer before Connie Champagne returns, but her subtle, witty and endearing portrayal of Judy Garland takes place to Oasis on December 15.