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Going Out, Oct. 31-Nov. 8, 2024 arts & nightlife events
Going Out, Oct. 24-Nov. 2, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Oct. 24-Nov. 2, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 23, 2024

Halloween night isn't until next Thursday, but we've got plenty of nightlife events that'll spook you, offer drag delights and invite all around costume fun, like the annual Glow in the Streets. We've also got arts and nightlife events that don't have suc

Going Out, Oct. 17-25, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Oct. 17-25, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 16, 2024

Our autumnal harvest of arts and nightlife events take on a hint of pre-Halloween hilarity, with many other non-costumed revelries, all in Going Out.

Going Out, Oct. 10-18, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Oct. 10-18, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 9, 2024

Whether you're hiding in the shade to beat the (thankfully passed) heat or daring to celebrate under the sun at events like Flagging in the Park this Saturday, we've got plenty of indoor and outdoor nightlife and arts entertainment in Going Out.

Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is October 8

Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is October 8

  • by Dana Piccoli, News Is Out
  • Oct 7, 2024

News Is Out, a collaboration of six LGBTQ+ media representing more than 250 collective years of experience covering the community, is launching the first Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 during LGBTQ History Month.

Going Out, Sept. 26-Oct. 4, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Sept. 26-Oct. 4, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 25, 2024

Sure, we've got your leather, your circuit parties, and your cruisy fun. But we've also got arts and nightlife events that don't have such a kinky dress code, in abundance, in Going Out.

The Monster Show: popular drag show celebrates 21 years

The Monster Show: popular drag show celebrates 21 years

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Sep 24, 2024

It's hard to believe that The Monster Show has been around for 21 years, yet on September 26 the show will throw a big birthday bash for its 21st birthday at its home bar, The Edge in the Castro district.

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

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

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 18, 2024

You should be dancin', yeah. Along with our pristine/splashy and joyful/contemplative cultural events, once in a while you just need to shake your booty. We've got plenty more in our expansive listings of nightlife and art events in Going Out.

Leather Pride Fest: Pre-Folsom fun at Eagle Plaza

Leather Pride Fest: Pre-Folsom fun at Eagle Plaza

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 17, 2024

The legendary Folsom Street Fair takes place on September 29. But several Leather Week events precede the popular street fair with smaller yet fun events in an array of outdoor and indoor parties, celebrations and live music.

Going Out, Sept. 12-20, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Sept. 12-20, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 11, 2024

Don't forget to tip your bartenders, like Bernadette Fons at The Stud, the hottest new/old space that has everything! We've got plenty more in our expansive listings of nightlife and art events in Going Out.

Ginger's returns - FiDi LGBTQ bar now open regularly with drag performances

Ginger's returns - FiDi LGBTQ bar now open regularly with drag performances

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 6, 2024

Ginger's, the San Francisco Financial District's only LGBTQ bar, is now going to be open regularly on some weeknights with a new lineup of programming including drag shows and a Terror Vault takeover..

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

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

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 4, 2024

While our annual Fall Arts Preview in this week's issue covers arts events through the year, we'd like to get specific with even more entertainments in Going Out, our weekly arts and nightlife listings. Check it out.

Going Out, Aug. 29-Sept. 5, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Aug. 29-Sept. 5, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Aug 28, 2024

Even if the fog is rolling on a cool night, you can still get hot and saucy at places like The Powerhouse, where the monthly Flex party shows off muscular men. We've got plenty more in our expansive listings of nightlife and art events in Going Out.

Going Out, Aug. 22-31, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Aug. 22-31, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Aug 21, 2024

Find a new band to adore, drag queens and bartenders to tip, or a theater production worth a Standing O. We've got it all with our expansive listings of nightlife and art events in Going Out.

SF Drag King Contest: wildly campy show returns to Oasis

SF Drag King Contest: wildly campy show returns to Oasis

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Aug 20, 2024

"It feels great," said drag king Fudgie Frottage. "Drag is a legit occupation now and kings are getting famous." Frottage was referring to the 28th annual San Francisco Drag King Contest, which returns to Oasis Sept. 8.