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Oaklash unleashed! Oakland's three-day celebration of trans and queer performance returns

DRAG | May 7, 2024 | by David-Elijah Nahmod

Oaklash, Oakland's annual celebration of queer and trans performance, is back, and it promises to be wilder than ever. The party takes place on the weekend of May 17.

Going Out, May 16-24, 2024 arts & nightlife events

NIGHTLIFE
by Jim Provenzano
May 16, 2024

We love a classy benefit, especially one with notable local celebrities. Also, local theater, dance and music concerts are worth your time and money, in Going Out.

SF LGBTQ club fights to stay alive amid downtown woes

BARS
by John Ferrannini
May 14, 2024

A South of Market LGBTQ nightclub that caters to the Latino community and is one of the few local queer bars owned by a person of color, is turning to the public to keep its doors open.

Romelo Urbi steps out in Ray of Light Theatre's 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'

DRAG
by Jim Gladstone
May 14, 2024

Romelo Urbi is poised for breakout local stardom as he takes on the title role in Ray of Light Theatre's upcoming Bay Area premiere of "Everybody's Talking About Jamie."

In the 'Spotlight' - Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band celebrates animation, video games

LIVE MUSIC
by David-Elijah Nahmod
May 14, 2024

Each year the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band produces "Spotlight," the band's annual gala and fundraiser. This year's event will take place on May 18 with music from animated films and video games.

Bare Chest Calendar Men 2025

BARS
by Larry Rich
May 13, 2024

The Bare Chest Calendar held their finals contest for Team 2025 at the DNA Lounge on May 5. The event was hosted by Rosie Fingers from Full Queer Wrestling and Miss GAPA 2023, Kiki Krunch.

Q-Music: country Pride playlist

LIVE MUSIC
by Gregg Shapiro
May 12, 2024

The genres of Country and Americana continue to expand in styles with queer musicians Jaime Wyatt, Amelia White, Creekbed Carter Hogan, Stephanie Sammons, Zoe Boekbinder, and The Western Civilization.

Going Out, May 9-17, 2024

NIGHTLIFE
by Jim Provenzano
May 9, 2024

Classic and new stage plays, intriguing artwork, comedy cleverness, stellar music performances and festive nightlife; it's all in Going Out.

'Torch Song' at Marin Theatre Company — Harvey Fierstein's breakthrough classic revised and revived

DRAG
by Jim Gladstone
May 7, 2024

More than four decades after its New York premiere, Harvey Fierstein's streamlined 2017 revision of "Torch Song Trilogy," retitled simply "Torch Song," makes its Bay Area debut at the Marin Theatre Company beginning May 9.

Glam-rock folk-singer Aaron Lee Tasjan's 'Stellar' achievement

LIVE MUSIC
by Gregg Shapiro
May 7, 2024

An early contender for one of the best albums of 2024, "Stellar Evolution" (Blue Élan) by queer singer/songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan is modern pop perfection.

The Best LGBTQ+ Casino Resorts in the World

DAYTIME
by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
May 6, 2024

Casino resorts are a world apart for gambling enthusiasts. If you choose a good gambling club, you can have a great holiday, relax and play.

Going Out, May 2-10, 2024

NIGHTLIFE
by Jim Provenzano, Arts Editor
May 2, 2024

From delicate dances to robust theatrics, Bay Area arts and nightlife events spring forth, including the queer rock cover band GayC/DC, who perform at The Ivy Room in Albany on May 3. Rock on with plenty more events in Going Out.

Vladimir Kornéev: International singing star to make U.S. debut in Orinda

LIVE MUSIC
by Jim Gladstone
Apr 30, 2024

Berlin-based singer Vladmir Kornéev has recorded five critically acclaimed albums, toured Europe, played with symphony orchestras in Germany and Montreal. He'll be in the Bay Area in May to make his United States concert debut.

Q-Music: more pre-Pride tunes with cool sounds

LIVE MUSIC
by Gregg Shapiro
Apr 30, 2024

Our prolific music reviewer shares new and recent albums from Palehound, The Drums, Jenny Owen Youngs, Wrabel, and the "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" 2023 Broadway Cast Recording.

Going Out, April 25-May 3, 2024

NIGHTLIFE
by Jim Provenzano
Apr 25, 2024

Some really big shows are coming up in theater, dance, music and the visual arts. But probably nothing is as big as the giant sheep DJ art car, aka BAAAHS, that'll be at the April 28 Leather District block party. See plenty more events in Going Out.

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Oaklash unleashed! Oakland's three-day celebration of trans and queer performance returns

Going Out, May 16-24, 2024 arts & nightlife events

SF LGBTQ club fights to stay alive amid downtown woes

Romelo Urbi steps out in Ray of Light Theatre's 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'

In the 'Spotlight' - Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band celebrates animation, video games

Bare Chest Calendar Men 2025

Q-Music: country Pride playlist

Going Out, May 9-17, 2024

'Torch Song' at Marin Theatre Company — Harvey Fierstein's breakthrough classic revised and revived

Glam-rock folk-singer Aaron Lee Tasjan's 'Stellar' achievement

The Best LGBTQ+ Casino Resorts in the World

Going Out, May 2-10, 2024

Vladimir Kornéev: International singing star to make U.S. debut in Orinda

Q-Music: more pre-Pride tunes with cool sounds

Going Out, April 25-May 3, 2024

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