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Philz Coffee’s decision to remove Pride flags at cafes upsets Castro
San Francisco-born Philz Coffee’s choice to remove Pride flags from all its cafes is going down like a bad cup of joe.
Business Briefing: Oakland couple hosts queer communal feasts
The theme for the Deluxe Queer dinners held in March was “Femme Fatales,” with dishes inspired by female screen stars and historical political figures.
Editorial: Historic Title IX agreements rescinded
Guest Opinion: Equality needs better restroom design, not louder culture wars
Wiener conversion therapy legislation passes state Senate committee
‘Renewable Jesus’ shines at Sisters’ Easter party
Political Notebook: SF Supervisor Melgar moves to ban smoking in bar patios
SF rolls out events for Lesbian Visibility Week
Arts & Culture
Going Out: Top 20+ arts & nightlife events, April 9-17
It’s time to have some fun, whether it be a classical music concert, a daring dance concert, a rock concert, or just an evening at a bar enjoying concentrated cocktails. Check out our picks in this week’s Going Out.
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Men vs Women in CS2: What the Latest Player Data Shows
Gaming demographics are shifting. The image of competitive FPS as an exclusively male space has been eroding steadily for over a decade – and CS2 is no exception. While the community still skews heavily male, women in CS2 represent a growing and increasingly visible segment of the player base. The data tells a more nuanced story than most community discussions acknowledge.
Basketball drama ‘Flex’ scores at SF Playhouse
Drama in the octagon: ‘The Monsters’ brings MMA fighting to Berkeley Repertory
Berkeley’s The Back Room celebrates 10 years: Queer-led band Bululú set to appear
Alexis Hall's space epic ‘Hell’s Heart’ – Ahab Among the Stars
B.A.R. at 55: Rick Gerharter – Online talk with the prolific photographer
Going Out: Top 20+ arts & nightlife events, April 2-10
Best nightlife 2026 people and events – Dance parties, drag shows, gogos & more
Column inches – Prominent B.A.R. writers in the 1970s
Best Nightlife 2026 – Favorites and a few new bars top our taps
Get your own B.A.R. 55th mugs, T-shirts & more
Best Dining 2026 – Taste the rainbow of considerable cuisine
Gender in the Esports and Gaming Community
Going Out: Top 20+ arts & nightlife events, March 26-April 3
‘Drill Master’ sneak peek at the SF Eagle – Scriptease hosts a reading of a gay history comedy
‘A Body to Live In’ – Film documents Fakir Musafar, the ‘Astronaut of Inner Spaces’
Calum Scott – Gay singer/songwriter plays at the Masonic
Going Out: Top 20+ arts & nightlife events, March 19-27
Bob Mizer Museum’s ‘Timeless’ – Contemporary photo book pays homage to the physique pioneer
