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Longtime White Horse bartender Catherine 'Captain' Ficcardi dies

Longtime White Horse bartender Catherine 'Captain' Ficcardi dies

  • 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

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 8, 2025

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.

Guest Opinion: Oakland bar patios quit smoking/vaping — SF should follow

Guest Opinion: Oakland bar patios quit smoking/vaping — SF should follow

  • by Brian Davis
  • Jan 8, 2025

Happy New Year! This column is for everyone, whether you smoke or not, but for those who do currently smoke or vape and have resolved to quit this year, there is a lot of free support for you.

The High Princx Pageant: Distinctive drag at Oasis

The High Princx Pageant: Distinctive drag at Oasis

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jan 6, 2025

The fourth annual High Princx pageant, a polymorphous drag extravaganza so grand it takes two nights, will take over Oasis on January 18 and 25. In a bit of allegorical fabulousness.

Going Out, Jan. 2-11, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Jan. 2-11, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 1, 2025

Here's an idea for a New Year's resolution. See a show in a theater you've never been to. Attend a music concert without checking out the band on YouTube first. Stop by a gallery you haven't been to and see some art. All these options in Going Out.

Women's sports bar coming to SF's Castro neighborhood

Women's sports bar coming to SF's Castro neighborhood

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jan 1, 2025

Two queer women have signed a lease to open a women's sports bar in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood.

Going Out, Dec. 26, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Dec. 26, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 24, 2024

Celebrate the new year as trepidatious an exercise it may be. Perhaps start polishing up your 'Cabaret' playlist. Storm into -or away from -balloon drops and complimentary champagne in a plastic cup- in this week's Going Out.

Going Out, Dec. 19-27, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Dec. 19-27, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 18, 2024

We're making a list (every week), checking it twice, and while we don't care if you're naughty or nice, we've got plenty of both in this week's arts and nightlife events, including some venues open on Christmas. Unwrap this week's Going Out.

Going Out, Dec. 12-21, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Dec. 12-21, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 11, 2024

There's something in the air besides pollutant particulates, and that's the holiday spirit. Whether you're a "Come all ye faithful" type or a downright Scrooge, it's inescapable, so dig in and enjoy it.

Going Out, Dec. 5-13, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Dec. 5-13, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 4, 2024

Some holidays aren't exactly here yet, but Christmas concerts galore have filled our calendar, as well as festive nightlife events like the Santa Skivvies Run and the annual Krampus Pageant. We've got it all wrapped up and ready to go in Going Out.

Going Out, Nov. 28-Dec. 6, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Nov. 28-Dec. 6, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Nov 27, 2024

Baby, it's cold outside, but despite the weather, with some of our favorite bars and nightclubs suffering robberies, it's important to support them as much as you can, like the SF Eagle. Attend your favorite nightlife and arts events listed in Going Out.

Going Out, Nov. 21-29, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Nov. 21-29, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • Nov 20, 2024

Button up your overcoat because it's getting dark by three, it seems. Take good care of yourself and enjoy some arts and nightlife events, all in Going Out.

SF Eagle latest hit in string of SOMA burglaries

SF Eagle latest hit in string of SOMA burglaries

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 19, 2024

Another LGBTQ San Francisco South of Market mainstay was burglarized early November 18, its owner announced in a news release.

Going Out, Nov. 14-22, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Nov. 14-22, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Nov 13, 2024

Yes, people are still going out, and celebrating life, almost as an act of defiance (but hopefully not indifference). Gather together at some of the many arts and nightlife events, all in Going Out.

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