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Badlands likely reopening within 2 months, new co-manager says

Badlands likely reopening within 2 months, new co-manager says

  • BARS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 21, 2023

The Badlands nightclub in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood is expected to open soon, the Bay Area Reporter has learned.

Going Out, August 17-25, 2023

Going Out, August 17-25, 2023

Summertime, and the livin' is easy, or too hot, or too foggy. But either way, you'll adjust, and get out to enjoy some of the many nightlife and arts we have listed for you, this week and every week.

Welcoming All Bets: Exploring LGBTQ+ Friendly Casinos Worldwide

Welcoming All Bets: Exploring LGBTQ+ Friendly Casinos Worldwide

  • DAYTIME
  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Aug 16, 2023

Casinos have long been known as entertainment hubs, offering a thrilling mix of games, glitz, and glamour. They are the epitome of adult playgrounds, where individuals can try their luck and experience the adrenaline rush of high-stakes gambling.

Q-Music: queer in your ear all year

Q-Music: queer in your ear all year

Our music writer shares new grooves from super-queer bands Anohni and the Johnsons, The Aces, Diners, Roselit Bone and Rodeo Boys. Listen up!

To 'Sur' with love: lost gay porn classic resurrected

To 'Sur' with love: lost gay porn classic resurrected

  • SEXUALITY
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Aug 15, 2023

"Sur" was a 1970s gay porn film shot by Tom DeSimone at the lush and beautiful beaches of Big Sur, California. A new short documentary tells the tale of its production.

Jamie Stewart's 'Anything That Moves'

Jamie Stewart's 'Anything That Moves'

Jamie Stewart's "Anything That Moves," an erotic catalog of collected memories of the non-binary performer's sexual experiences shifts from the awkward to the depraved to the hilarious.

Effort to induct gay drag icon Sarria into CA Hall of Fame pays off

Effort to induct gay drag icon Sarria into CA Hall of Fame pays off

  • DRAG
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 14, 2023

For the past eight years friends and admirers of the late José Julio Sarria, a gay man and drag queen who left a lasting impact on politics and the LGBTQ community, have sought to see him inducted into the California Hall of Fame.

Going Out, August 10—18, 2023

Going Out, August 10—18, 2023

From wild to mild, sexy gogo guys at Beaux and virtuous vocalists are among our many nightlife and arts listings, this week and every week.

Pickle relishes role as inaugural West Hollywood drag laureate

Pickle relishes role as inaugural West Hollywood drag laureate

  • DRAG
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 9, 2023

She sings, has comedic chops, and is known for being a "powerhouse host" in the Los Angeles entertainment scene. Now Pickle can add another feather to her cap as West Hollywood's inaugural drag laureate.

GAPA Runway 2023 'Into the Looking Glass' celebrates queer/trans Asian Pacific Islander excellence

GAPA Runway 2023 'Into the Looking Glass' celebrates queer/trans Asian Pacific Islander excellence

  • DRAG
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Aug 8, 2023

For decades, GAPA Runway has celebrated queer and trans Asian Pacific Islander excellence with a dazzling pageant. This year's pageant promises to be as fabulous as ever.

Going Out, August 3—11, 2023

Going Out, August 3—11, 2023

Sip a beer with pals at The Midnight Sun, take in "The Tudors" at the Legion of Honor, or clap along to the rousing "Tina Turner Musical" at the Golden Gate Theatre. We've got all this and many more nightlife and arts listings, this week and every week.

Making a point at Up Your Alley

Making a point at Up Your Alley

A dancer makes their point at the Up Your Alley street fair held July 30 in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.

Belinda Carlisle: Still mad about her music

Belinda Carlisle: Still mad about her music

Belinda Carlisle is the definition of a music legend. Her new EP, "Kismet" includes dance floor-ready bops. She discussed her work ahead of her SF concert on August 20.

Going Out, July 27—August 4, 2023

Going Out, July 27—August 4, 2023

Whether you're strapping up or stripping down at the Up Your Alley Street Fair, or fanning out in finery at a summer music concert, we've got the deets, this week and every week in Going Out.