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Wiener brings legislative chops to fundraiser in race for Congress
After speaking to a packed house at a fundraising event in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley, gay state Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) said he’s glad the race to succeed Congressmember Nancy Pelosi in the U.S. House of Representatives is a competitive one.
Philz Coffee reverses course on Pride flag removal
After LGBTQ coffee lovers and their allies collectively dumped their Philz pour-over blends down the drain last week, the San Francisco-founded company reversed course and will no longer mandate the taking down of Pride flags at its stores.
On trans female athletes, Mahan parrots Newsom’s ‘fairness’ line
House candidates propose federal HIV prevention policies
1st clade I mpox case reported in SF: DPH
Editorial: Win one, lose one in Pride flag flaps
SOMA Nights relaunches despite city, nonprofit obstacles
SF eyes two youth health clinics for closure
Arts & Culture
‘Deadloch’ – Australian crime comedy brings a saucy second season
A crime drama that is also a comedy, “Deadloch” returns for its second season to cement its status as one of Amazon Prime's most successful international hits. The first season reached the top 10 in over 165 countries including the US and UK, all with lead lesbian characters.
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Redefining Intimacy: Why High-Quality Gear is Revolutionizing Queer Bedrooms
As the conversation around queer sexuality continues to evolve, couples are ditching outdated heteronormative scripts and embracing tools designed specifically for their bodies.
‘Forbidden Fruits’ serves mall mean girls
B.A.R. Talks 3: covering AIDS: Liz Highleyman, Tom Burtch & Guy Clark on news and the epidemic
Going Out: Top 20+ arts & nightlife events, April 16-24
‘How to Make an American Son’ – Christopher Oscar Peña’s family business and funny business at NCTC
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
Berkeley’s The Back Room celebrates 10 years: Queer-led band Bululú set to appear
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
