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Federal immigration action occurred in SF Friday, Lurie confirms
NEWS |
Feb 13, 2026
| John Ferrannini
There was a federal immigration enforcement action in San Francisco’s Diamond Heights neighborhood, near the Castro LGBTQ district, February 13, according to Mayor Daniel Lurie.
HHS blocks $600M in HIV/AIDS prevention funding, affecting SF nonprofits
NEWS |
Feb 13, 2026
| John Ferrannini
At least two San Francisco HIV/AIDS organizations are reeling after new cuts to federal prevention grants by the Trump administration.
Oakland Pride 2026 will occur in new month, run by community center, after old board dissolves
NEWS |
Feb 12, 2026
| John Ferrannini
Knoller again denied parole in dog-maul death
NEWS |
Feb 12, 2026
| Ed Walsh
Editorial: Trump’s pettiness strikes again
NEWS |
Feb 11, 2026
| BAR Editorial Board
Guest Opinion: SF is the center of LGBTQ+ sports for the next generation
NEWS |
Feb 11, 2026
| Alex Soejarto
Political Notebook: Gay Contra Costa supe Carlson seeks 2nd term
NEWS |
Feb 11, 2026
| Matthew S. Bajko
Castro welcomes new businesses in 2026
BUSINESS |
Feb 11, 2026
| John Ferrannini
Arts & Culture
‘Pillion’ – Kinky dom-romcom is a charming, salacious tour de force
MOVIES |
Feb 17, 2026
| Brian Bromberger
The transgressive kinky gay biker dom-romcom “Pillion” stars Harry Melling as an SM newbie, and Alexander Skarsgård as a motorcycling dom. Writer/director Harry Lighton and Melling commented on the film at a Castro Theatre screening February 12.
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Night market series returning to Castro in 2026 as potential events teased
NIGHTLIFE |
Feb 5, 2026
| John Ferrannini
After a successful 2025, the Castro Night Market will be returning this year on March 20, according to Castro Merchants Association President Nate Bourg at this month’s meeting of the neighborhood business group.
Adam Mars-Jones: Author’s bike ride from ‘Box Hill’ to ‘Pillion’
BOOKS | Feb 17, 2026
| Brandon Judell
The flashy flutter of ‘M. Butterfly’ – SF Playhouse revives the brainy ’80s hit
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 16, 2026
| Jim Gladstone
Kyle Abraham and A.I.M. come to Zellerbach Hall – Three new works by the intrepid dance maker
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 16, 2026
| Lou Fancher
Marsha Warfield brings her comedy to the Bay Area – ‘Night Court’ star has quite a lot to say
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 16, 2026
| David-Elijah Nahmod
Jennifer Krebs’ ‘Stumbling Blocks’ – Second-generation Holocaust memoir packs an emotional wallop
BOOKS | Feb 14, 2026
| David-Elijah Nahmod
Emeryville film fest hosts a queer array of shorts & features in one day
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 13, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
‘Pillion’ premiere @ The Castro: Leather kink film draws a devoted fandom
MOVIES | Feb 13, 2026
| photos: Steven Underhill
Sam Smith kicks off 20-night residency at the Castro Theatre
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 11, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
The Castro Theatre reopens: a stunning, spectacular, stupendous renewal
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 10, 2026
| Brian Bromberger
Haven’t been there, or done that – A few lesser-known non-profit arts venues
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 10, 2026
| Jim Gladstone
Lunar New Year’s festive celebrations
CULTURE | Feb 9, 2026
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Goals: ‘Heated Rivalry’ dance & trivia nights
BARTAB | Jan 31, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
Cheyenne Jackson’s back in town – The Broadway star embraces his gayness in his ‘Midlife Torso Tour’
CABARET | Jan 27, 2026
| Adam Sandel
Andrew Lippa & Friends in Concert – Prolific composer, lyricist & singer performs with special guests at the Chan Center
LIVE MUSIC | Jan 19, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
Castro Theatre ‘Priscilla’ screening to raise funds for neighborhood’s benefit district
DRAG | Jan 7, 2026
| John Ferrannini
‘Natural Terrain: Dave Martin’s Subversive San Francisco’ – new exhibit of nude physique photos at the Bob Mizer Museum
DRAG | Jan 6, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
Queer comedy at SF Sketchfest: Laugh through the January doldrums
NIGHTLIFE | Jan 5, 2026
| Jim Gladstone
Oasis saved! – Popular nightclub receives emergency donation; will close for only a few months
DRAG | Dec 26, 2025
| Jim Provenzano
Going Out: Kiss off 2025 at New Year’s Eve events in bars & nightclubs
BARS | Dec 22, 2025
| Jim Provenzano
A kinky Christmas
LEATHER-KINK | Dec 22, 2025
| BAR Staff
‘The Wizard of Oz’ at The Sphere – Dorothy & friends land in Vegas
NIGHTLIFE | Dec 22, 2025
| Jim Gladstone
Adult gay porn star Lane Rogers, aka Blake Mitchell, dead at 31
SEXUALITY | Dec 18, 2025
| John Ferrannini