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All 5 major SF mayor candidates make pitches for Milk club nod

All 5 major SF mayor candidates make pitches for Milk club nod

NEWS | May 22, 2024 | John Ferrannini

The news from Mayor London Breed may have not been what many members of the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club wanted to hear during a May 21 forum.

Editorial: EQCA must 'be bold' on ballot measure

Editorial: EQCA must 'be bold' on ballot measure

NEWS | May 22, 2024 | BAR Editorial Board

Equality California, the statewide LGBTQ rights organization, recently announced that it has selected its theme for Pride 2024: "Be Proud. Be Loud. Be Bold."

Guest Opinion: QTAPIs and SF Democrats must unite

Guest Opinion: QTAPIs and SF Democrats must unite

NEWS | May 22, 2024 | Michael T. Nguyen
Honoring Harvey Milk

Honoring Harvey Milk

NEWS | May 22, 2024 | BAR staff
Lawmakers request audit of CA AIDS office

Lawmakers request audit of CA AIDS office

NEWS | May 22, 2024 | Matthew S. Bajko
Political Notebook: 2nd gay candidate, Wright, seeks SF BART board seat

Political Notebook: 2nd gay candidate, Wright, seeks SF BART board seat

NEWS | May 22, 2024 | Matthew S. Bajko
New HIV cases continue to decline, CDC finds

New HIV cases continue to decline, CDC finds

NEWS | May 22, 2024 | Liz Highleyman
Ward revives bill to ban forced outing of trans students

Ward revives bill to ban forced outing of trans students

NEWS | May 21, 2024 | Matthew S. Bajko

Arts & Culture

'tick, tick...BOOM!' at NCTC - Larsen musical's a pocketful of sunshine

'tick, tick...BOOM!' at NCTC - Larsen musical's a pocketful of sunshine

THEATER | May 21, 2024 | Jim Gladstone

"tick, tick...Boom!," is more tickle than gloom. Now charming audiences in an already-extended production at NCTC, this posthumous cobbling of writer-composer Jonathan Larson's pre-"Rent" music shines a welcome light on his sly humor and jukebox wit.

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Cockettes Nouveau in 'Dirt! Sex! Passion!' - next gen theater revives drag troupe's quirky cabaret

Cockettes Nouveau in 'Dirt! Sex! Passion!' - next gen theater revives drag troupe's quirky cabaret

CABARET | May 21, 2024 | David-Elijah Nahmod

The Cockettes are back. Actually, it's the next generation of The Cockettes, who perform under the name Cockettes Nouveau. They're just as outrageous as their predecessors. It's must-see fun at Oasis.

'Galileo' at Berkeley Rep — Political science, oversimplicity, stellar singing

'Galileo' at Berkeley Rep — Political science, oversimplicity, stellar singing

THEATER | May 21, 2024 | Jim Gladstone
Rotimi Agbabiaka - The talented actor adds 'Cabaret's MC to his roster, again

Rotimi Agbabiaka - The talented actor adds 'Cabaret's MC to his roster, again

THEATER | May 21, 2024 | David-Elijah Nahmod
Kevin Winkler's 'On Bette Midler' — Author on his entertaining biography of the singer-actress

Kevin Winkler's 'On Bette Midler' — Author on his entertaining biography of the singer-actress

BOOKS | May 21, 2024 | Gregg Shapiro
Patrick Horrigan's 'American Scholar' — A painful past, present opportunity, and an uncertain future

Patrick Horrigan's 'American Scholar' — A painful past, present opportunity, and an uncertain future

BOOKS | May 21, 2024 | Brian Bromberger
'Handling the Undead' — Nordic zombies, oh my!

'Handling the Undead' — Nordic zombies, oh my!

MOVIES | May 20, 2024 | Gregg Shapiro
Wendy Guevara — Reality star and musician soars to popularity

Wendy Guevara — Reality star and musician soars to popularity

TELEVISION | May 19, 2024 | Laura Moreno
Going Out, May 16-24, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, May 16-24, 2024 arts & nightlife events

DANCE | May 16, 2024 | Jim Provenzano
Romelo Urbi steps out in Ray of Light Theatre's 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'

Romelo Urbi steps out in Ray of Light Theatre's 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'

THEATER | May 14, 2024 | Jim Gladstone
Bringing Bacon Home: collection of Francis Bacon letters shows the painter in a new light

Bringing Bacon Home: collection of Francis Bacon letters shows the painter in a new light

ART | May 14, 2024 | Robert Brokl
'The Glass Menagerie' - a bumpy update at San Francisco Playhouse

'The Glass Menagerie' - a bumpy update at San Francisco Playhouse

THEATER | May 14, 2024 | Jim Gladstone
In the 'Spotlight' - Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band celebrates animation, video games

In the 'Spotlight' - Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band celebrates animation, video games

MUSIC | May 14, 2024 | David-Elijah Nahmod
SF LGBTQ club fights to stay alive amid downtown woes

SF LGBTQ club fights to stay alive amid downtown woes

BARS | May 14, 2024 | John Ferrannini
Bare Chest Calendar Men 2025

Bare Chest Calendar Men 2025

BARS | May 13, 2024 | Larry Rich
Q-Music: country Pride playlist

Q-Music: country Pride playlist

LIVE MUSIC | May 12, 2024 | Gregg Shapiro
Going Out, May 9-17, 2024

Going Out, May 9-17, 2024

NIGHTLIFE | May 9, 2024 | Jim Provenzano
'Torch Song' at Marin Theatre Company — Harvey Fierstein's breakthrough classic revised and revived

'Torch Song' at Marin Theatre Company — Harvey Fierstein's breakthrough classic revised and revived

DRAG | May 7, 2024 | Jim Gladstone
Oaklash unleashed! Oakland's three-day celebration of trans and queer performance returns

Oaklash unleashed! Oakland's three-day celebration of trans and queer performance returns

DRAG | May 7, 2024 | David-Elijah Nahmod
Glam-rock folk-singer Aaron Lee Tasjan's 'Stellar' achievement

Glam-rock folk-singer Aaron Lee Tasjan's 'Stellar' achievement

LIVE MUSIC | May 7, 2024 | Gregg Shapiro
The Best LGBTQ+ Casino Resorts in the World

The Best LGBTQ+ Casino Resorts in the World

DAYTIME | May 6, 2024 | Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Going Out, May 2-10, 2024

Going Out, May 2-10, 2024

NIGHTLIFE | May 2, 2024 | Jim Provenzano, Arts Editor
Vladimir Kornéev: International singing star to make U.S. debut in Orinda

Vladimir Kornéev: International singing star to make U.S. debut in Orinda

LIVE MUSIC | Apr 30, 2024 | Jim Gladstone
Q-Music: more pre-Pride tunes with cool sounds

Q-Music: more pre-Pride tunes with cool sounds

LIVE MUSIC | Apr 30, 2024 | Gregg Shapiro