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Going Out, Feb. 13-21, 2025 arts & nightlife events
Cheyenne Jackson's Valentine cabaret: Broadway & TV singer-actor at the Chan Center

Cheyenne Jackson's Valentine cabaret: Broadway & TV singer-actor at the Chan Center

On Valentine's Day, Broadway, film & TV actor Cheyenne Jackson will embrace his vulnerability. Set to appear in two intimate cabaret performances at the Chan National Queer Arts Center, between songs, he'll get intimate, he says in his interview.

How Cultural Attitudes Affect Bitcoin Gambling Practices

How Cultural Attitudes Affect Bitcoin Gambling Practices

  • DAYTIME
  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Feb 10, 2025

In recent years, Bitcoin gambling has grown in popularity, especially as cryptocurrency has gained widespread acceptance.

Going Out, Feb. 7-15, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Feb. 7-15, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • BARS
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 5, 2025

Love is in the air, and we don't mean chocolate and roses. Although, you're certainly welcome to find new friends and old, or perhaps an amour at arts events or at your local bar, all for you, Valentine readers, in Going Out.

Music with Margaret Cho: beloved comic returns to singing

Music with Margaret Cho: beloved comic returns to singing

Currently touring with her comedy show, and a recent 'Celebrity Jeopardy' winner, beloved actress and activist Margaret Cho is also releasing her third music album, "Lucky Gift."

Going Out, Jan. 30-Feb. 7, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Jan. 30-Feb. 7, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • BARS
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 29, 2025

Get into the groove at arts events and at nightclubs near you. Over in the East Bay? Shake your booty at legendary DJ Page Hodel's new event, Respect, at the White Horse on Feb. 2. For more events, check out Going Out.

These eyes: Mosaic artist Michael Kruzich auctions portraits for a cause

These eyes: Mosaic artist Michael Kruzich auctions portraits for a cause

  • DRAG
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jan 28, 2025

Dozens of portraits of local drag artists are part of a new series of beautiful mosaics by gay artist Michael Kruzich. He'll be auctioning them off for various nonprofits, online and at special events in February at The Academy.

Drag Me to the Cinema: queer film fest screens in Emeryville

Drag Me to the Cinema: queer film fest screens in Emeryville

  • DRAG
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jan 26, 2025

On Saturday, February 8, event producer Robby Kendall will offer Drag Me to the Cinema, the town's first day long queer film festival at Emeryville's Bay Street Cinema. Kendall promises to bring the community together for a joyful experience.

Going Out, Jan. 23-31, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Jan. 23-31, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • BARS
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 22, 2025

DoublePlusGood arts and nightlife still exist in the bubble of Bay Area liberalism amid these stultifyingly absurd times. Art explores, nightlife endures. Check out Going Out.

Might've missed music: New albums by Father John Misty, Jessica Pratt, Mindy Smith & Sheila E.

Might've missed music: New albums by Father John Misty, Jessica Pratt, Mindy Smith & Sheila E.

With so much music being released on a daily basis, it's easy to understand how some albums can be overlooked. Here are some from 2024 that you might have missed.

Going Out, Jan. 16-24, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Jan. 16-24, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • BARS
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 15, 2025

Fortune favors the bold, so get boldly out to nightlife and arts events near you. For museums, theater and even more, check out Going Out.

Online Roulette 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Spin

Online Roulette 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Spin

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  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Jan 14, 2025

Online Roulette is an exciting experience, but you must know the basics to avoid losing out on much fun. Once the rules, bet types, and significance of responsible gaming are mastered, this guide will equip you with the confidence to approach the game.

Chicago punk music, then and now

Chicago punk music, then and now

Compared to other big cities, Chicago arrived late to the punk rock scene, but when it did, it was first embraced in gay bars such The Greenleaf and La Mere Vipere. It was in these venues that bands such as the Effigies and Verböten first got their start.

Longtime White Horse bartender Catherine 'Captain' Ficcardi dies

Longtime White Horse bartender Catherine 'Captain' Ficcardi dies

  • BARS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jan 8, 2025

Friends and family are remembering Catherine Ficcardi, a lesbian longtime bartender at the White Horse LGBTQ bar in Oakland who died December 22.

Going Out, Jan. 9-17, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Jan. 9-17, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Put your mittens on if you have to, because there's still plenty of arts and nightlife events to see, including live music, museums, theater and even more, in Going Out.