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SF marks Lesbian Visibility Week
NEWS |
Apr 23, 2026
| Cynthia Laird
San Francisco leaders marked Lesbian Visibility Week at a City Hall reception.
Gay former SF Symphony music director Michael Tilson Thomas dies
NEWS |
Apr 23, 2026
| Cynthia Laird
Michael Tilson Thomas, a gay man who remade the San Francisco Symphony during his long tenure as music director, died at his home April 22.
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
Political Notebook: NAACP board chairman to keynote Milk club 50th gayla
NEWS |
Apr 21, 2026
| Matthew S. Bajko
SF Health Commission hears about proposed clinic closures, HIV services cuts
NEWS |
Apr 21, 2026
| John Ferrannini
Obituaries: Michael Patrick O’Malley
NEWS |
Apr 21, 2026
| BAR Staff
Arts & Culture
B.A.R. Talks 4: That’s (adult) entertainment with John F. Karr and Cornelius Washington
ARTS & CULTURE |
Apr 25, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
In the fourth edition of the Bay Area Reporter’s monthly online chats celebrating the 50th anniversary of our publication, veteran writers John F. Karr and Cornelius Washington discuss the history of (mostly gay) sexuality in the publication.
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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As the conversation around queer sexuality continues to evolve, couples are ditching outdated heteronormative scripts and embracing tools designed specifically for their bodies.
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
‘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
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
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