SF opens adult trans housing
Come February Jane Cordova will move out of an LGBT shelter in San Francisco's Mission district for her own room in a Chinatown apartment. The scalloped windows in her bedroom... Read More »
SF Opera announces 2020-21 season
A first look at the San Francisco Opera's 2020-21 season announcement is predictably exciting. There are some bold and baffling surprises, but the reasons are smart and balanc... Read More »
Bay Area trans man wins gold at World Latin Dance Cup
A Bay Area transgender man is crediting his love of dance with helping him find acceptance, and in the process, winning competitive awards. Read More »
The Edwardian Ball: Gorey-inspired party celebrates 20 years of magic
The Edwardian Ball returns for its 20th anniversary. The two-day extravaganza, which takes place at The Regency Ballroom, promises to be a fusion and a celebration of art, music, t... Read More »
Online Extra: CA LGBTs urged to fill out census forms
With billions of federal funding at stake and California at risk of seeing its congressional representation diminish, the state's LGBT residents are being urged to fill out th... Read More »
News
A Southern California lawmaker is expected to request $15 million in new state funding for trans programs Tuesday (January 28).
In television ads and campaign videos, LGBT candidates for state legislative seats are highlighting California's twinned homelessness and housing crises.
The Bay Area Reporter recommends gay state Senator Scott Wiener for another term. He is a tenacious, hard-working, and driven legislator who delivers for us, and for California.
After months of preparation, including hiring and training new staff, St. James Infirmary is ready to launch San Francisco's first rental subsidy for transgender people, agency leaders said.
The LGBTQ and Black caucuses of the state Legislature have asked Governor Gavin Newsom to posthumously pardon gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin.
A petition to rename a South of Market street after Harvey Milk has reignited the issue of honoring LGBT leaders with street names in San Francisco.
Voters in an Assembly district that straddles Alameda and Santa Clara counties could elect the first bisexual member of the Legislature this year.
San Francisco's Golden Gate Park celebrates its 150th birthday this year and events to commemorate the occasion are starting.
A trial date has been set for the antitrust lawsuit brought by advocates and people living with HIV against Gilead Sciences Inc., and its partner companies.
Arts & Culture
Musicals, films, gay panel discussions, politically charged dramas and hilarious comedy are in the mix of arts events this week.
"Handsome Drifter," Ron Nagle's first survey in 25 years, is now at BAMPFA.
San Francisco Ballet's Gala dances ticked off the boxes an Olympics judge might face: technique, style, artistry, showmanship, and musicality. Everybody gets an A.
The 22nd edition of the San Francisco Independent Film Festival (SF IndieFest) is our local version of that great film launching pad, Sundance.
Music director Jessica Bejarano, a lesbian Latina, is the founder and conductor of a new ensemble, the San Francisco Philharmonic. Their first concert comes up on Feb. 3 at the Wilsey Center in San Francisco.
Eddie Muller's 18th Annual San Francisco Film Noir Festival, "Noir City: International II," opens at the Castro Theatre on Jan. 24. The program features rarely seen movies from around the world.
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In an industry where entertainers gets labeled, Wynonna has refused. She has raised the bar as a visionary with great success. Wynonna is famous for saying "Don't ever let them tell you who you are." Maybe this is the foundation of our adoration for her.
Live music acts, drag galore and a few porn stars here and there; nightlife awaits.
Moby Dick, the longtime Castro district's favored bar for casual gatherings, pinball and pool, is also notable for its beautiful aquarium above the bar.
Peaches Christ hosts Q&A with Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell and Patricia Quinn
When Broadway star Kate Baldwin ('Finian's Rainbow,' 'Hello Dolly!') takes the stage at Feinstein's at the Nikko next weekend, you'll notice something unusual. The two-time Tony nominee's music director and accompanist is a woman, Georgia Stitt.
What if you went to a bar or nightclub you've never visited before? Would you feel nervous, self-conscious? Out of place? Disrupt the dress codes, and unspoken ageism and race codes at Bay Area bars and clubs. Be the unexpected.