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Harry Partch at Opus: How the iconoclastic composer performed at a 1950s San Francisco gay bar

Harry Partch at Opus: How the iconoclastic composer performed at a 1950s San Francisco gay bar

  • BARCHIVE
  • by Michael Flanagan
  • Nov 26, 2019

On the list of things that made composer Harry Partch unique, sexuality is admittedly a minor factor. More unusually, he gave two talks on his music at Opus One, which was both a classical music bar and gay bar in North Beach.

Nightlife Events Nov. 28- Dec 5, 2019

Nightlife Events Nov. 28- Dec 5, 2019

Whether you celebrate the recent or upcoming holidays, you know you need a little release. Sweat out the eggnog and cookie calories on a dance floor.

The Skivvies: Underwear singing duo and guest-stars at Feinstein's

The Skivvies: Underwear singing duo and guest-stars at Feinstein's

  • CABARET
  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Nov 26, 2019

Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley spend about half their working life in their underwear. Collectively known as The Skivvies, they'll perform 'Touch My Elf,' a one-night-only concert of holiday and pop song mashups at Feinstein's, with special guests.

Emily Skinner: one singular sensation

Emily Skinner: one singular sensation

  • CABARET
  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Nov 26, 2019

Emily Skinner, the singer-actress known for a her breakout role in the underrated cult favorite 1997 musical 'Sideshow' performs a 5pm show on December 8 as part of the intimate Orinda Theatre cabaret series.

Beards & Booze @ The Edge

Beards & Booze @ The Edge

  • BARS
  • by Steven Underhill
  • Nov 26, 2019

Bears, bearded men and the (perhaps not facially-haired) men who admire them gather regularly at The Edge Bar for the weekly Friday happy hour Beards & Booze.

Thankfully kinky

Thankfully kinky

It's that time of year again when we're all preparing to be thankful. Thanksgiving is around the corner and many of us will gather with family or friends, kinky or otherwise, and hopefully enjoy the holiday pondering that for which we're thankful.

Tracks of her Tears:  Oasis pays tribute to rock legend Linda Ronstadt

Tracks of her Tears: Oasis pays tribute to rock legend Linda Ronstadt

On Sunday, November 24, SoMa nightclub Oasis will host a tribute concert to rock legend Linda Ronstadt. The show features an all-star line-up of talent, including local legends Leigh Crow, Ruby Vixenn, Heklina, and others.

Leather Events, November 21 — December 8, 2019

Leather Events, November 21 — December 8, 2019

As autumn ripens with brisk weather, bundle up in your leathers. There's always a lot going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.

Steve Grand - hunky singer-songwriter plays Feinstein's

Steve Grand - hunky singer-songwriter plays Feinstein's

Steve Grand is returning to San Francisco for two concerts at Feinstein's at the Nikko. The adorably cute and openly gay singer-songwriter will appear on November 20 and 21 to perform a medley of hits from his two albums, and several cover songs.

Opening Day @ Safeway Holiday Ice Rink

Opening Day @ Safeway Holiday Ice Rink

  • DAYTIME
  • by Steven Underhill
  • Nov 13, 2019

It was quite an icebreaker at the 12th annual opening for the Union Square Ice Rink, a holiday tradition that attracts thousands of locals and visiting tourists.

Nightlife Events Nov. 14-21, 2019

Nightlife Events Nov. 14-21, 2019

Dance, prance, find romance. Revive, survive, enjoy being alive.

Beth Leavel - Broadway star of 'The Prom' at Feinstein's

Beth Leavel - Broadway star of 'The Prom' at Feinstein's

Beth Leavel, who was Tony-nominated for her role in 'The Prom,' appears at Feinstein's at the Nikko next weekend.

Nightlife Events Nov. 7-14, 2019

Nightlife Events Nov. 7-14, 2019

What's up with what's going down? Find out with our comprehensive LGBTQ nightlife listings!

'Drummer' redux: famed leather magazine gets a reboot

'Drummer' redux: famed leather magazine gets a reboot

Any man who traveled within the gay leather world of the late 1970s to '90s likely read or knew of Drummer magazine. The last issue of Drummer was published in 1999, until now. Drummer is back. In early October a new iteration of the magazine debuted.