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SF supervisors landmark LGBTQ historic sites
When the final version of the "Citywide Historic Context Statement for LGBTQ History in San Francisco" was released a decade ago, it included a list of sites connected to LGBTQ culture or history that should be considered for local landmark status as well as federal.
Obituaries: Naomi Ruth Eisenberg
The obituary for Naomi Ruth Eisenberg, a singer and musician who used to perform with Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks.
News Briefs: Drag stars to come out for Milk school benefit
In Castro, Nguyen campaigns on investing in communities
LGBTQ Agenda: Temporary compromise reached for Florida AIDS drug program
Political Notebook: Among LGBTQ Dems, no consensus on CA gov race
Trump administration folds on Stonewall Pride flag removal
‘Gay grifters’ story greenlit for scripted TV show
Arts & Culture
‘How to Make an American Son’ – Christopher Oscar Peña’s family business and funny business at NCTC
While centered around a family-owned janitorial business, “How to Make an American Son” is anything but tidy. San Jose native Christopher Oscar Peña’s comic drama, now on stage at New Conservatory Theater Center, is funny, smart, and sexy.
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Berkeley’s The Back Room celebrates 10 years: Queer-led band Bululú set to appear
In April 2016, East Bay musician Sam Rudin opened The Back Room, a small, intimate club in Berkeley that offers, according to Rudin, “a living room intimacy that allowed lesser-known musicians to make their mark, and better known players to get up close and personal with their fans.”
Jon Kung – Popular cook to appear at SF Cookbook Week in a combo platter of cuisine and queerness
Sean Dorsey Dance back for 22nd home season – Company stands tall amid anti-trans backlash
Bay Area Dance Week – Dancer’s Group’s 10-day event includes concerts, classes and community gatherings
Ian McKellen’s artful dodging in Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers’ – Portraits of loss and luchre in the art world
François Ozon on his Camus-inspired film, ‘The Stranger’
B.A.R. Talks 2: Pride images, then and now with Ron Williams, Jane Philomen-Cleland and Gooch
Going Out: Top 20+ arts & nightlife events, April 9-17
‘Renewable Jesus’ shines at Sisters’ Easter party
Basketball drama ‘Flex’ scores at SF Playhouse
Men vs Women in CS2: What the Latest Player Data Shows
Going Out: Top 20+ arts & nightlife events, April 2-10
Best Nightlife 2026 – Favorites and a few new bars top our taps
Best nightlife 2026 people and events – Dance parties, drag shows, gogos & more
Column inches – Prominent B.A.R. writers in the 1970s
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
