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CA Gov candidates pledge to back gender-affirming care
NEWS |
Apr 27, 2026
| Matthew S. Bajko
Ending transgender, nonbinary, and intersex youth’s access to the healthcare they require to live as their authentic selves has been a main goal of the Trump administration.
Lurie appoints gay man to be city’s 1st arts and culture ED
NEWS |
Apr 27, 2026
| John Ferrannini
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed Matthew Goudeau to become the city’s first-ever executive director of arts and culture Monday.
Political Notes: Mahan, Porter pledge to protect AIDS funding if elected CA governor
NEWS |
Apr 27, 2026
| Matthew S. Bajko
SF marks Lesbian Visibility Week
NEWS |
Apr 23, 2026
| Cynthia Laird
Gay former SF Symphony music director Michael Tilson Thomas dies
NEWS |
Apr 23, 2026
| Cynthia Laird
News Briefs: Artists sought for Milk plaza commission
NEWS |
Apr 22, 2026
| Cynthia Laird
Editorial: Sherrill, Wong for SF supervisor
NEWS |
Apr 22, 2026
| BAR Editorial Board
Guest Opinion: Why we’re supporting Wiener for Congress
NEWS |
Apr 22, 2026
| Sal Rosselli, Tom Temprano, Race Bannon, and Marcy Adelman
Arts & Culture
‘That Alien, Sound’ – bizarre sci-fi coming of age story includes a lesbian twist
ARTS & CULTURE |
Apr 27, 2026
| David-Elijah Nahmod
In “That Alien, Sound,” the debut feature from writer/director/editor Brando Topp, a young woman named Mika (Mia Danelle) becomes possessed by a soundwave that’s been floating around in outer space. No really, that’s the plot of this film, which is also a delightful coming of age tale.
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Doorperson at Midnight Sun bar reports battery incident
BARS |
Apr 20, 2026
| John Ferrannini
A doorperson at the Midnight Sun bar in the LGBTQ Castro neighborhood is looking for people who may be able to identify who punched her while on the job April 18.
‘Michael’ biopic isn’t all bad, just not a thriller
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 27, 2026
| Gregg Shapiro
Author Tom LeNoble on his memoir, ‘My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns and High Heels’
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 26, 2026
| John Ferrannini
B.A.R. Talks 4: That’s (adult) entertainment with John F. Karr and Cornelius Washington
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 25, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
Everything old & new: Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Supertramp & more music
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 25, 2026
| Gregg Shapiro
Colin Higgins Youth Filmmaker grant recipients announced
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 24, 2026
| Brian Bromberger
Going Out: Top 20+ arts & nightlife events, April 23-May 1
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 22, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
LGBTQ artists set to perform at SF International Arts Festival
ARTS & CULTURE | Apr 21, 2026
| David-Elijah Nahmod
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
Going Out: Top 20+ arts & nightlife events, April 16-24
BARS | Apr 15, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
Redefining Intimacy: Why High-Quality Gear is Revolutionizing Queer Bedrooms
SEXUALITY | Apr 15, 2026
| Advertising Department – Sponsored Content
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