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Oasis reopens rooftop bar; D'Arcy Drollinger becomes sole owner
Good news for nightlife fans. Oasis, the popular SoMa nightclub, announced plans to re-open its rooftop bar on August 14, with proper social distancing rules in effect Fridays through Sundays. D'Arcy Drollinger is also now the sole owner of the nightclub.
SF Castro's Badlands to close permanently
The Castro nightclub Badlands at 4121 18th Street will not be reopening, according to a post on its Facebook page.
Moby Dick fundraisers support bar, staff
Moby Dick, the popular Castro district bar, is raising funds for employees and the owners' expenses in two online fundraisers.
Castro bar The Mix files cross-complaint after lawsuit from shareholder
The corporation that does business as The Mix, a Castro neighborhood bar, filed a cross-complaint last month against Lawrence "Larry" Metzger, who sued the corporation and two of its shareholders in October 2019.
The Polly Polaroid Paradox: Tracking down the woman behind the legend
Polly Polaroid was a presence for around two decades in the gay bars of San Francisco – and yet no one seemed to remember her story. She would make her rounds in the bars, saying "Photo to remember the evening?" to all patrons – and yet she disappeared an
Queer Nightlife Rallies in the Age of COVID-19
"Anytime we get together as a community, it allows us to celebrate ourselves in safety with others," says DJ Nina Flowers. "I believe that space is still needed."
Twin Peaks Tavern documentary's benefit screening July 10
A Castro district institution for decades, the historic Twin Peaks Tavern is the subject of a 2019 documentary, to be screened as an online fundraiser July 10.
Memory's River: vibrant pre-AIDS history revealed in Mark Abramson's 'River Days, River Nights'
The town of Guerneville and the Russian River area are lovingly portrayed in Mark Abramson's latest, 'River Days, River Nights.' The memoir covers the period from 1976 through 1984, an era of considerable change for the region.
Oakland's Port Bar's open for cocktails and tacos
Need a bit of nightlife drinks and food in Oakland? The Port Bar offers To Go service every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday until they are allowed to move to the state's allowance for "Dine-In".
Online Extra: The Stud's closure ends an era, for now
The Stud is dead, but long live The Stud. The historic bar's collective owners are leaving the current location, planning a possible future, and a fabulous funeral.
Online Extra: COVID-19 leads to closure of the Stud, SF's oldest LGBT bar
The Stud, San Francisco's oldest continuously-operating LGBT club, will be closing its doors permanently, according to a news release from Honey Mahogany, a co-owner of the South of Market establishment.
Thanks to matching offer from anonymous donor, Bay Area Reporter extends fundraising appeal
Thank you very much, it has been both humbling and encouraging receiving your generous support when so many are also in need of help. So far, we have raised just over $25,000 and are just 15% away from reaching our goal of $30,000.
Gooch website unveiled - nightlife photographer offers prints for fundraiser
He's photographed countless events and local luminaries in Bay Area nightlife. Now Gooch, the charming ever-busy Brit whose photos have graced Bay Area Reporter pages for years, has unveiled his new website, with a special offer of prints for sale.
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