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Thanks to matching offer from anonymous donor, Bay Area Reporter extends fundraising appeal

Thanks to matching offer from anonymous donor, Bay Area Reporter extends fundraising appeal

  • by Michael Yamashita
  • May 1, 2020

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.

Online Extra: Stars to appear in online events to support LGBT community centers

Online Extra: Stars to appear in online events to support LGBT community centers

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 30, 2020

Stars of television and music will take part in two online events this week to raise people's spirits as well as some money for LGBT community centers that are struggling financially due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Online Extra: Billy Porter covers Buffalo Springfield classic

Online Extra: Billy Porter covers Buffalo Springfield classic

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Apr 24, 2020

Known for his glamour and triple-award-winning acting and singing, Billy Porter shifts to a serious tone with a somber cover of the classic Vietnam-era anthem, "For What's It's Worth."

Comic bites and family fun: The Lavender Tube on vampires, doctors and gay dads

Comic bites and family fun: The Lavender Tube on vampires, doctors and gay dads

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Apr 21, 2020

The Lavender Tube covers 'Grey's Anatomy' star Ellen Pompeo takes down fake doctors, sapphic spies on 'Killing Eve,' bi bites in 'What We Do in the Shadows' and gay dads on PBS Kids.

You can help support the Bay Area Reporter fundraising campaign

You can help support the Bay Area Reporter fundraising campaign

  • by Michael Yamashita
  • Apr 15, 2020

San Francisco is one of 11 US cities that is fortunate to have a legacy LGBT publication by us, for us, and about us. Help preserve the BAR as an historic and important community institution for the future.

In our solitude: Fenton Johnson discusses 'At the Center of Beauty: Solitude and the Creative Life'

In our solitude: Fenton Johnson discusses 'At the Center of Beauty: Solitude and the Creative Life'

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Apr 15, 2020

With shelter-in-place extended till at least May 3, Fenton Johnson's new book on what it means to be solitary, whether chosen or not, befits these days of city and state-imposed isolation.

Nightlife, Arts and Community Events Continue Online During Shutdown

Nightlife, Arts and Community Events Continue Online During Shutdown

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Apr 10, 2020

Nightlife and community gatherings are a big part of queer culture, but all that has gone away. Undaunted, many of the Bay Area's most beloved performers, party promoters and events producers have found a new way to bring their magic to the masses.

Love, frankly: Jacqueline Wilson, noted children's book author, comes out

Love, frankly: Jacqueline Wilson, noted children's book author, comes out

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Apr 7, 2020

Best-selling and world-renowned children's book author Jacqueline Wilson proves that it's never too late to come out. Wilson, 74, is the beloved and award-winning author of more than a hundred books.

Besties 2020: Readers can't wait for their favorites to return

Besties 2020: Readers can't wait for their favorites to return

  • Apr 2, 2020

In this time of staying at home and practicing physical distancing when we venture out, it's not a surprise that the majority of this year's Besties winners are not open right now.

Bestie Arts: Readers choices for theatre, music and museums

Bestie Arts: Readers choices for theatre, music and museums

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Apr 2, 2020

The people have spoken. The Bay Area Reporter is pleased to announce the 2020 winners in the Besties' Arts and Culture Categories. These are the places that bring (in your opinion) the finest highbrow entertainment the Bay Area has to offer.

Frameline postpones June LGBTQ film festival

Frameline postpones June LGBTQ film festival

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Mar 31, 2020

Frameline, the San Francisco LGBTQ film festival usually held in June, has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Executive Director James Woolley announced Tuesday.

Oakland couple shares a love of Legos

Oakland couple shares a love of Legos

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 25, 2020

Oakland couple Richard Board and Flynn DeMarco's first bit of notoriety for their shared love of Legos came in 2018 when they wowed the crowd and judges at the annual Bricks by the Bay convention. They recently appeared on the TV show 'Lego Masters.'

Online Events: Arts, nightlife and fitness go virtual

Online Events: Arts, nightlife and fitness go virtual

  • by Events Editor
  • Mar 25, 2020

Continuing our coverage on stay-at-home entertainments, here are multiple options to lift your spirits in pandemic times.

Comic Relief

Comic Relief

  • by Max
  • Mar 25, 2020

If we're going to get through this situation successfully, we're going to have to be able to laugh at it. Alaska provides a giggle amid our crisis.