LATEST NEWS
Editorial: Trump’s pettiness strikes again
NEWS |
Feb 11, 2026
| BAR Editorial Board
A hallmark of President Donald Trump is his pettiness.
Guest Opinion: SF is the center of LGBTQ+ sports for the next generation
NEWS |
Feb 11, 2026
| Alex Soejarto
Out Athlete Fund cements San Francisco as an innovative launch pad for LGBTQ+ sports.
Political Notebook: Gay Contra Costa supe Carlson seeks 2nd term
NEWS |
Feb 11, 2026
| Matthew S. Bajko
SF supervisors approve expansion of Castro cultural district
NEWS |
Feb 10, 2026
| John Ferrannini
News Briefs: Public welcome set for SF LGBTQ center’s new leader
NEWS |
Feb 10, 2026
| Cynthia Laird
Castro Theatre reopens!
NEWS |
Feb 10, 2026
| BAR Staff
Obituaries: Ralph RC Irming-Geissler
NEWS |
Feb 10, 2026
| BAR Staff
SFAF opens Castro pharmacy
NEWS |
Feb 10, 2026
| John Ferrannini
Arts & Culture
Sam Smith kicks off 20-night residency at the Castro Theatre
ARTS & CULTURE |
Feb 11, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
In the first live concert series to kick off the renovated and remodeled Castro Theatre, Sam Smith performed fifteen songs, including some from their new album “Free to Be,” which is also the title of their tour. A few clever rousing music covers and even a few new songs were part of the 90-minute concert.
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Night market series returning to Castro in 2026 as potential events teased
NIGHTLIFE |
Feb 5, 2026
| John Ferrannini
After a successful 2025, the Castro Night Market will be returning this year on March 20, according to Castro Merchants Association President Nate Bourg at this month’s meeting of the neighborhood business group.
The Castro Theatre reopens: a stunning, spectacular, stupendous renewal
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 10, 2026
| Brian Bromberger
Lunar New Year’s festive celebrations
CULTURE | Feb 9, 2026
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Michael Lowenthal’s ‘Place Envy’ – Nonfiction stories explore un-queer spaces
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 9, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
Black Choreographers Festival – New dances from 18 artists
DANCE | Feb 9, 2026
| Lou Fancher
‘Song Sung Blue’ – Neil Diamond in the rough
MOVIES | Feb 8, 2026
| Gregg Shapiro
Pride in Panels – Library events celebrate queer comic book creators
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 7, 2026
| David-Elijah Nahmod
Castro Theatre readies for grand reopening
CULTURE | Feb 4, 2026
| John Ferrannini
News Briefs: Walk showcases Castro art
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 4, 2026
| Cynthia Laird
Ben Villegas Randle – New artistic director at New Conservatory Theatre Center shares his goals
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 2, 2026
| Jim Gladstone
Goals: ‘Heated Rivalry’ dance & trivia nights
BARTAB | Jan 31, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
Cheyenne Jackson’s back in town – The Broadway star embraces his gayness in his ‘Midlife Torso Tour’
CABARET | Jan 27, 2026
| Adam Sandel
Andrew Lippa & Friends in Concert – Prolific composer, lyricist & singer performs with special guests at the Chan Center
LIVE MUSIC | Jan 19, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
Castro Theatre ‘Priscilla’ screening to raise funds for neighborhood’s benefit district
DRAG | Jan 7, 2026
| John Ferrannini
‘Natural Terrain: Dave Martin’s Subversive San Francisco’ – new exhibit of nude physique photos at the Bob Mizer Museum
DRAG | Jan 6, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
Queer comedy at SF Sketchfest: Laugh through the January doldrums
NIGHTLIFE | Jan 5, 2026
| Jim Gladstone
Oasis saved! – Popular nightclub receives emergency donation; will close for only a few months
DRAG | Dec 26, 2025
| Jim Provenzano
Going Out: Kiss off 2025 at New Year’s Eve events in bars & nightclubs
BARS | Dec 22, 2025
| Jim Provenzano
A kinky Christmas
LEATHER-KINK | Dec 22, 2025
| BAR Staff
‘The Wizard of Oz’ at The Sphere – Dorothy & friends land in Vegas
NIGHTLIFE | Dec 22, 2025
| Jim Gladstone
Adult gay porn star Lane Rogers, aka Blake Mitchell, dead at 31
SEXUALITY | Dec 18, 2025
| John Ferrannini