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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.

Going Out, Aug. 15-24, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Aug. 15-24, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Aug 15, 2024

You could boldly go where no one has gone before. But we recommend you go where everyone goes, like the Bestie-winning nightclub Oasis to see hilarious shows like "Star Trek Live." Select even more alluring galaxies to explore in Going Out.

Going Out, Aug. 8-16, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Aug. 8-16, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Aug 7, 2024

Cure your FOMO (Feeling Of Missing Out) by taking part in some sweet and spicy events in late summer. You can catch up on the upcoming fun with our expansive listings of nightlife and art events, in Going Out.

SF mayor, LGBTQ leaders mark Beaux 'reinvention'

SF mayor, LGBTQ leaders mark Beaux 'reinvention'

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 1, 2024

The Castro LGBTQ nightclub Beaux held a "reinvention" celebration Saturday, August 3, that featured a ribbon cutting for recent renovations and a party.

Besties Nightlife 2024: Oasis, Disco Daddy and more winning nightclubs, bars and events

Besties Nightlife 2024: Oasis, Disco Daddy and more winning nightclubs, bars and events

  • by Michael Flanagan
  • Jul 31, 2024

Whether you're up for a show, down to get dirty or just need a good stiff drink, our readers who voted in our annual Best of the Bay survey have recommendations for you as to where is the best places to go.

Going Out, Aug. 1-10, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Aug. 1-10, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jul 31, 2024

August tidings to you. Late summer's still great for fun arts and nightlife events, including our many Bestie winners and runners-up! It's all in this week's Going Out.

LGBTQ Latino club owner planning street festival after 10th break-in

LGBTQ Latino club owner planning street festival after 10th break-in

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 30, 2024

The owner of an Oakland LGBTQ Latino nightclub is speaking out after a break-in last week he says is the 10th time his business has been targeted in recent years.