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Oasis telethon to feature dozens of talents

Oasis telethon to feature dozens of talents

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 24, 2021

Despite a year of providing entertainment through the pandemic, the drag-focused nightclub Oasis still needs fan support to remain open. So owner D'Arcy Drollinger will host a 12-hour telethon with dozens of performers on March 6.

Bare Chest Calendar Men show a little skin for a good cause

Bare Chest Calendar Men show a little skin for a good cause

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Feb 6, 2021

The annual Bare Chest Calendar is out, and raising funds for Positive Resource Center. Find out how the calendar men raised money without the usual year of bar events.

Virtual Valentine: Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation's February fundraiser

Virtual Valentine: Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation's February fundraiser

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Feb 2, 2021

Valentine's Day comes a day early when the Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation offers 'All You Need Is Love: A Valentine Concert Celebrating Broadway.' The virtual event will be streaming at Facebook Live on Saturday, February 13, at 7pm.

AutoErotica's fundraiser gains new fans and donors

AutoErotica's fundraiser gains new fans and donors

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 31, 2021

While some Castro businesses have closed permanently, one unique store has gained support from a devoted fan. AutoErotica, the longtime resource for vintage gay-themed sexy collectibles, has already raised more than $11,000 of its $16,000 fundraiser goal.

Queer bars' extraordinary fund list

Queer bars' extraordinary fund list

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 10, 2021

Despite our astoundingly difficult times, fans and patrons of LGBTQ Bay Area bars and nightclubs were extraordinarily generous to multiple fundraising efforts in 2020, donating nearly $400,000. You can still donate to help your favorite venues survive.

Twin Peaks Tavern reaches $100K fundraiser goal (Updated)

Twin Peaks Tavern reaches $100K fundraiser goal (Updated)

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 30, 2020

The historic Twin Peaks Tavern, a landmark gay bar on Castro and Market streets, has succeeded in its campaign to raise $100,000 to keep the struggling bar open and pay its staff. But more funds are needed in these difficult financial times.

Broke-Ass Stuart's 40th Birthday Roast

Broke-Ass Stuart's 40th Birthday Roast

  • by SPONSORED CONTENT | Advertising Department
  • Dec 9, 2020

Broke-Ass Stuart is turning 40, so to celebrate his impending midlife crisis, the Bay Area's funniest icons like Peaches Christ, Sister Roma and Nato Green are going to be roasting him online on Wednesday, 12/16 at 7:30pm PST. A once in a lifetime event.

Santa Skivvies Run: memories & a 2020 revision

Santa Skivvies Run: memories & a 2020 revision

  • Dec 4, 2020

This year's Santa Skivvies Run, the SF AIDS Foundation's fun fundraiser, is an online Challenge, and you can still have fun on Dec. 13 (Sign up at www.sfaf.org). Here's an album of Steven Underhill's best photos from past events.

Glitter Worthy shop features drag swag

Glitter Worthy shop features drag swag

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Nov 29, 2020

In the much-needed spirit of buying local, check out and fill your cart with Glitter Worthy's fun array of gifts created with local drag performers, illustrators and photographers, including new works by Gooch.

Castro cocktails

Castro cocktails

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 26, 2020

With parklets for many bars and restaurants, Castro businesses are gaining back patrons and fans. On October 25, Militia Scunt (photo by Rick Gerharter) performed on the sidewalk on Castro Street during a drag benefit for clothing shop Knobs.

BAYlies project to showcase LGBT and POC cartoonists

BAYlies project to showcase LGBT and POC cartoonists

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 3, 2020

A new comics anthology hopes to showcase the work of Bay Area People of Color and LGBTQ artists in a fundraiser for its first issue. Titled The BAYlies, the project will include both established and rising illustrators.

Juanita MORE!'s charity event gets groovy

Juanita MORE!'s charity event gets groovy

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 20, 2020

What? You missed San Francisco drag icon and DJ Juanita MORE! and her lip-synch DJ event fundraiser? Never fear. It's still here, online, of course.

Lone Star Saloon offers '500 Club' membership fundraiser

Lone Star Saloon offers '500 Club' membership fundraiser

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 20, 2020

As we endure the pandemic, many local businesses have not been able to re-open. Some are innovating with unusual ways to find support. For the popular South of Market bear bar, it's a new membership club, which includes a handmade gift and other perks.

B.A.R. launches memberships

B.A.R. launches memberships

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 18, 2020

In a continuing effort to receive support from readers, the Bay Area Reporter has launched its membership program.