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Harvettes: One Last Night at Harvey's

January 30, 2023 | by photos by Steven Underhill

It was the last dance, the last night, and last call for Harvey's bar and restaurant on 18th and Castro on January 28, as drag queens and singers entertained the audience at a benefit for the now-unemployed staff members.

'Heartbroken': Harvey's closes after 27 years in apparent sign of the times

by John Ferrannini
Jan 23, 2023

Harvey's, the LGBTQ bar and restaurant that welcomed tourists and regulars alike to the Castro for over a quarter century, abruptly closed its doors late Sunday, striking a blow to the queer neighborhood seeing more and more empty storefronts.

Going Out, Homing's In, Nov. 10-18, 2022

by Jim Provenzano
Nov 10, 2022

Get your tickets for the cavalcade of talent headed our way, on stage, in nightclubs and other venues.

BARchive: Between the cities; an LGBTQ history of the Mid-Peninsula

by Michael Flanagan
Nov 1, 2022

Prior to Stonewall, one of the few ways we discover LGBTQ history is through encounters with the law, along with bar openings and closings, as in San Mateo and northern Santa Clara counties.

Going Out, Homing's In, Oct. 13-21, 2022

by Jim Provenzano
Oct 13, 2022

October's winding up to be full of fall arts and nightlife flavors, well beyond mere pumpkin spicy. Pluck your favorites from our harvest.

Besties nightlife: back and better than ever

by Michael Flanagan
Sep 28, 2022

This year the Besties are even more of a celebration than usual, because this year, after our (ahem) unexpected pause, our nightspots gave us the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, and to celebrate a community reborn.

Folsom Street Fair 2022

by photo by Steven Underhill
Sep 26, 2022

Kink in all its glory hit the South of Market streets for the annual Folsom Street Fair on Sept. 25. Attendees dressed in leather, rubber, fetish gear, drag —and for some not dressed in much at all— enjoyed strutting their kinky garb.

King me: Drag King Contest returns to Oasis

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Aug 9, 2022

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.

BARtab :: Bars

Harvettes: One Last Night at Harvey's

'Heartbroken': Harvey's closes after 27 years in apparent sign of the times

Going Out, Homing's In, Nov. 10-18, 2022

BARchive: Between the cities; an LGBTQ history of the Mid-Peninsula

Going Out, Homing's In, Oct. 13-21, 2022

Besties nightlife: back and better than ever

Folsom Street Fair 2022

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

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