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King me: Drag King Contest returns to Oasis

August 9, 2022 | by David-Elijah Nahmod

All hail the kings! On Sunday, August 21, impresario Fudgie Frottage returns to Oasis with the 26th edition of the annual San Francisco Drag King Contest.

News Briefs: B.A.R.'s Besties voting is now underway

by Cynthia Laird
Aug 9, 2022

Voting is open for the Bay Area Reporter's readers' poll known as the Besties.

Going Out, Homing's in, June 17-26, 2022

by Jim Provenzano
Jun 16, 2022

In arts, nightlife and community events, Pride Month continues. We bring you Going Out, Homing's In's rainbow-licious array of events through next weekend, because we can.

Going Out, Homing's In, April 29-May 6, 2022

by Jim Provenzano
Apr 27, 2022

May the 4th, through 6th and beyond, for this week, bring you arts, nightlife and community events of interest, plus online amusements as well.

SF judge rules in favor of Castro bar The Mix

by John Ferrannini
Apr 20, 2022

A legal battle involving shareholders of the Castro neighborhood bar The Mix is over after a San Francisco judge granted summary judgment in favor of the 18th Street watering hole.

Pop-up Brunch @ Beaux

by photos by Steven Underhill
Apr 10, 2022

Bobby Friday's Pop Up Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays at Beaux is a hoot, as shown in Steven Underhill's photos from the April 9 event.

Disney Villains drag show @ Powerhouse

Mar 21, 2022

Queens got animated at the March 20 Disney Villains drag show at the Powerhouse. Menorah Manischevitz hosted, and DJ Jimmy Strano kept the beats going. photos by Steven Underhill

Bare Chest Calender fun and funds

by Jim Provenzano
Feb 21, 2022

"Take off your shirt!" If you're up for some fun fundraising, this year's Bare Chest Calendar, which raises funds for local charities, is looking for new contestants.

50 years in 50 weeks: 40th anniversary in 2011

by Jim Provenzano
Jan 12, 2022

In April 2011, the Bay Area Reporter celebrated its 40th anniversary with a mini-exhibit of vintage front pages, curated by photographer Rick Gerharter.

Some Castro & SoMa bars temporarily close

by Jim Provenzano
Dec 28, 2021

New Year's Eve celebrations in the Castro and South of Market districts will have fewer indoor options as nearly half a dozen bars and restaurants have temporarily closed out of pandemic health concerns.

B.A.R. Talks: Eighth panel shares stories of LGBT nightlife

by Jim Provenzano
Dec 3, 2021

Join an online chat about the historic connection between the B.A.R. and its 50 years of writing about Bay Area LGBT bars; with Sharon McNight, DJ Page Hodel, author Mark Abramson, scholar Michael Flanagan, and assistant news editor John Ferrannini.

50 years in 50 weeks: The Gangway, 'still here' in 2005

by Jim Provenzano
Dec 2, 2021

A classic neighborhood bar, The Gangway was a tiny yet cozy tavern noted for its exterior décor of a boat's bowsprit. Inside, colorful locals drank from the early hours.

Going Out, Homing's In, Oct. 21-28, 2021

by Jim Provenzano
Oct 21, 2021

Theater, music, dance, films, drag, comedy and more await you all over the Bay Area, plus a few pre-Halloween fun scares.

Litquake's finale & queer choices

by Jim Provenzano
Oct 15, 2021

Wait, you haven't been enjoying Litquake's return to in-person (and online) events? There's still time to show some love for local literature, tonight through October 23.

Fall concerts, comedy & nightclub fun

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Aug 31, 2021

Bay Area cabaret, rock and concert venues are once again filling their halls with the sound of music and laughter. Oasis, The Masonic, El Rio, Great American Music Hall and other favorite venues offer some terrific talents.

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King me: Drag King Contest returns to Oasis

News Briefs: B.A.R.'s Besties voting is now underway

Going Out, Homing's in, June 17-26, 2022

Going Out, Homing's In, April 29-May 6, 2022

SF judge rules in favor of Castro bar The Mix

Pop-up Brunch @ Beaux

Disney Villains drag show @ Powerhouse

Bare Chest Calender fun and funds

50 years in 50 weeks: 40th anniversary in 2011

Some Castro & SoMa bars temporarily close

B.A.R. Talks: Eighth panel shares stories of LGBT nightlife

50 years in 50 weeks: The Gangway, 'still here' in 2005

Going Out, Homing's In, Oct. 21-28, 2021

Litquake's finale & queer choices

Fall concerts, comedy & nightclub fun

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