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Guest Opinion: Why we’re supporting Wiener for Congress
NEWS |
Apr 22, 2026
| Sal Rosselli, Tom Temprano, Race Bannon, and Marcy Adelman
San Francisco’s LGBTQ community has always been in a fight for its life.
Obituaries: Michael Patrick O’Malley
NEWS |
Apr 21, 2026
| BAR Staff
The obituary for Michael Patrick O’Malley, a longtime volunteer at nonprofits in Sonoma County.
Designer and hotelier Charles Gruwell on the art of well-appointed travel venues
TRAVEL |
Apr 21, 2026
| Jim Gladstone
LGBTQ Agenda: Public health advocates launch midterm initiative
NEWS |
Apr 21, 2026
| John Ferrannini
LGBTQ North Beach sites eyed for landmark status
NEWS |
Apr 20, 2026
| Matthew S. Bajko
Doorperson at Midnight Sun bar reports battery incident
NEWS |
Apr 20, 2026
| John Ferrannini
SF District 8 candidate forum at Rikki’s centers on queer community spaces, resources
NEWS |
Apr 20, 2026
| JL Odom
Sacto gay man’s alleged killer released pending trial
CRIME |
Apr 20, 2026
| John Ferrannini
Arts & Culture
LGBTQ artists set to perform at SF International Arts Festival
ARTS & CULTURE |
Apr 21, 2026
| David-Elijah Nahmod
From April 29 until May 10, the San Francisco International Arts Festival will offer a plethora of dance, music and performance art. The festival will present a diverse blend of performers from around the Bay and beyond, with many of the international artists making their US debuts.
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Redefining Intimacy: Why High-Quality Gear is Revolutionizing Queer Bedrooms
SEXUALITY |
Apr 15, 2026
| Advertising Department – Sponsored Content
As the conversation around queer sexuality continues to evolve, couples are ditching outdated heteronormative scripts and embracing tools designed specifically for their bodies.
Q-Music: Dance like you’re queer – Messer, Ailbhe Reddy, Michael Ahmad & more new grooves
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 20, 2026
| Gregg Shapiro
‘I Swear’ – coming out with Tourette Syndrome
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 20, 2026
| Brian Bromberger
Gay poet Steven Reigns discusses ‘Outliving Michael’
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 20, 2026
| Gregg Shapiro
‘Deadloch’ – Australian crime comedy brings a saucy second season
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 19, 2026
| Laura Moreno
‘Forbidden Fruits’ serves mall mean girls
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 17, 2026
| Gregg Shapiro
B.A.R. Talks 3: covering AIDS: Liz Highleyman, Tom Burtch & Guy Clark on news and the epidemic
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 17, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
Going Out: Top 20+ arts & nightlife events, April 16-24
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 15, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
‘How to Make an American Son’ – Christopher Oscar Peña’s family business and funny business at NCTC
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 14, 2026
| Jim Gladstone
Jon Kung – Popular cook to appear at SF Cookbook Week in a combo platter of cuisine and queerness
BOOKS | Apr 14, 2026
| Jim Gladstone
Sean Dorsey Dance back for 22nd home season – Company stands tall amid anti-trans backlash
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 13, 2026
| David-Elijah Nahmod
Bay Area Dance Week – Dancer’s Group’s 10-day event includes concerts, classes and community gatherings
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 12, 2026
| Lou Fancher
Going Out: Top 20+ arts & nightlife events, April 9-17
DRAG | Apr 8, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
‘Renewable Jesus’ shines at Sisters’ Easter party
DRAG | Apr 7, 2026
| BAR Staff
Berkeley’s The Back Room celebrates 10 years: Queer-led band Bululú set to appear
LIVE MUSIC | Apr 5, 2026
| David-Elijah Nahmod
Men vs Women in CS2: What the Latest Player Data Shows
DAYTIME | Apr 3, 2026
| Advertising Department – Sponsored Content
Going Out: Top 20+ arts & nightlife events, April 2-10
BARS | Apr 1, 2026
| Jim Provnzano
Best Nightlife 2026 – Favorites and a few new bars top our taps
BARTAB | Mar 31, 2026
| Michael Flanagan
Best nightlife 2026 people and events – Dance parties, drag shows, gogos & more
BARTAB | Mar 31, 2026
| Michael Flanagan
Column inches – Prominent B.A.R. writers in the 1970s
BARS | Mar 31, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
Get your own B.A.R. 55th mugs, T-shirts & more at our Etsy shop!
BARTAB | Mar 31, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
Best Dining 2026 – Taste the rainbow of considerable cuisine
NIGHTLIFE | Mar 30, 2026
| Jim Gladstone
Gender in the Esports and Gaming Community
DAYTIME | Mar 26, 2026
| Advertising Department – Sponsored Content