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Working for words: a B.A.R. writer reminisces

Working for words: a B.A.R. writer reminisces

  • by Mark William Norby
  • Mar 30, 2021

A former assistant editor and current freelance writer, Mark Norby recalls his first days working at the B.A.R.'s 9th & Harrison office.

The bars that brought us the B.A.R. - from the Tavern Guild to the Bay Area Reporter

The bars that brought us the B.A.R. - from the Tavern Guild to the Bay Area Reporter

  • by Michael Flanagan
  • Mar 30, 2021

The Bay Area Reporter first published on April 1, 1971, two years after the New York Stonewall Riots. But the paper's emergence grew not out of activism, but from San Francisco's growing gay bar scene.

Dutch Crunch: 'Immersive Van Gogh' arrives

Dutch Crunch: 'Immersive Van Gogh' arrives

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Mar 23, 2021

The sensation of being completely surrounded by animated highlights of Vincent Van Gogh's oeuvre while buffeted by a thunderously amplified soundtrack is great fun and sometimes even a bit uplifting, if not overpowering.

Reading Out Women's History Month

Reading Out Women's History Month

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Mar 23, 2021

Another Women's History Month is winding down with lesbian, bisexual, queer and trans women largely left in the shadows, where they have spent most of history.

Spirited disruption: Celebrating 150 years of the SF Art Institute

Spirited disruption: Celebrating 150 years of the SF Art Institute

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Mar 16, 2021

San Francisco Art Institute will celebrate its 150th birthday with an extensive exhibition of a diverse array of alumni, and a particular focus on Black, indigenous people of color and LGBTQ+ artists, both online and at their Chestnut St. campus.

Lambda Literary Awards 2021 finalists announced

Lambda Literary Awards 2021 finalists announced

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 15, 2021

The Lambda Literary Foundation announced the finalists for its 2021 awards in multiple categories, making for a terrific to-read list of LGBTQ books. Nicknamed the Lammies, the finalists in 24 categories were chosen by 60 judges from 1,000 submissions.

Homing's In March 12-21, 2021

Homing's In March 12-21, 2021

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 11, 2021

We care less about the royal them than we do about the royal you. Are you doing right? Would you like some music, dance, theatre, drag or DJed grooves to help you get through the days and nights? Then ye shall have it. We proclaim fun.

Past Tense: Zak Salih's 'Let's Get Back To The Party'

Past Tense: Zak Salih's 'Let's Get Back To The Party'

  • by Jim Piechota
  • Mar 9, 2021

In his impressive debut, Washington, D.C. writer Zak Salih chronicles the ongoing reunion of two gay men who were friends throughout childhood yet became estranged by the ebb and flow of adult life.

Heartfelt, harrowing work: Queer Black theater in the Bay Area

Heartfelt, harrowing work: Queer Black theater in the Bay Area

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Mar 9, 2021

Playwrights, actors and voices in support of the arts, queer Black artists are bringing heartfelt and sometimes harrowing work to the Bay Area and national theater scene in the week ahead with streaming audio and video productions.

Black queer experience in academia: Brandon Taylor's 'Real Life'

Black queer experience in academia: Brandon Taylor's 'Real Life'

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Mar 2, 2021

Shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize, Brandon Taylor's 'Real Life' is a reimagined campus novel from a fresh perspective, a gay African-American graduate student.

Saints & Sinners literary fest's online in March

Saints & Sinners literary fest's online in March

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 28, 2021

With an entire literary festival, from readings to panels, all online, the 18th annual Saints & Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival, usually held in New Orleans, returns with a robust roster on March 11-14.

Homing's In  Feb 26-March 5, 2021

Homing's In Feb 26-March 5, 2021

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 25, 2021

Step into the wonderful world of online arts, nightlife and community events. Take yourself to church, dance along with pros and gogos, or sing along to Broadway stars.

All-male, reviewed: Brontez Purnell's '100 Boyfriends'

All-male, reviewed: Brontez Purnell's '100 Boyfriends'

  • by Jim Piechota
  • Feb 23, 2021

In Brontez Purnell's deliciously voyeuristic collection of salacious vignettes, we are drenched in the sights, smells, sounds, and hedonistic delights of orgasmic connection.

'Gay Grampas' book published

'Gay Grampas' book published

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 21, 2021

In the tradition of 'Heather Has Two Mommies,' the first children's book featuring gay grandparents lovingly showcases extended family.