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Going Out, July 10-18, 2025 arts & nightlife events
Summer is the time to take advantage of fewer crowds, lively outdoor concerts, breezy afternoon fog and quiet museum exhibits; all this and more, in between rebellions, in Going Out.
Mapping queer America in Damron Guides: Publisher Gina Gatta in a talk at the Bob Mizer Foundation
The Damron Guides became indispensable in gay men's quest to find friendly venues across the U.S. “Mapping Queer America: A Conversation with Gina Gatta and Jim Gladstone on the Legacy of the Damron Guides,” explores the guides' history.
Going Out, July 3-11, 2025 arts & nightlife events
While the rainbow bouquet of pride may have faded, there are still plenty of events, coming up in both arts and nightlife for you to enjoy. Check out this week's Going Out.
Going Out, June 26-July 5, 2025 arts & nightlife events
As Pride events reach a peak, we defiantly celebrate while keeping a suspicious eye on what the July 4 holiday means these days. Either way, we've got arts and nightlife events in every color of the rainbow, right here in Going Out.
Beyond the Castro: new maps reveal Pride’s forgotten history
Shawn Sprockett, a gay San Francisco man, has just published two maps with which people can take a walk through these neighborhoods and see where these long-shuttered businesses existed. Sprockett also leads monthly tours of the neighborhoods.
Going Out, June 19-28, 2025 arts & nightlife events
Pride events are crawling out of the woodwork like fairies on parade. You can be sure that there's some rainbow edge to pretty much everything through June, but here are select choices in arts and nightlife events, each week in Going Out.
SF sees 1 queer bar open, others change owners
This year’s Pride Month in San Francisco is seeing a new women’s sports bar open in the LGBTQ Castro neighborhood.
Going Out, June 5-13, 2025 arts & nightlife events
Move. We're gay, gayer and gayest, and/or queer, trans, bi, poly and +. Unfurl the rainbow flags of all kinds, because it's June. Check out our pride-filled arts and nightlife events, each week in Going Out.
Liquor license pending for business slated for Harvey’s space
While progress is unknown regarding opening the Pink Swallow bar at the marquee corner of 18th and Castro streets, a liquor license for the site is pending.
Going Out, May 29-June 7, 2025 arts & nightlife events
We've held off as long as possible, but the rainbow avalanche is upon us. Yes, LGBTQ Pride events are starting early all around the Bay Area. Keep up and get your queer on. Check out our listings, including arts and nightlife events.
Going Out, May 22-31, 2025 arts & nightlife events
We've got art unleashed that defies oppression, from provocative stage plays to affable authors, and intriguing art exhibits. Check out our listings, including nightlife events, each week in Going Out.
Oaklash: Oakland’s festival of queer and trans performance returns
Mark your calendars. The weekend of May 16 will see the return of Oaklash, Oakland’s annual festival of queer and trans performance. The festivities will include parties at some of the city’s hottest nightspots, including the White Horse Bar.
Going Out, May 8-17, 2025 arts & nightlife events
As you can read in our related article this week, several of our local nonprofit arts organizations are under attack with funding yanked by the NEA. You can support them by getting a membership and just going out to see a show, exhibit or concert.
Oakland Latino LGBTQ club broken into for 11th time
Oakland LGBTQ Latino nightclub Que Rico has been broken into for the 11th time, the owner told the Bay Area Reporter May 2.