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The Legend of Mickey Squires - '80s porn star returns, as himself

The Legend of Mickey Squires - '80s porn star returns, as himself

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 24, 2024

As one of the iconic gay porn actors of the 1980s, Mickey Squires cornered the butch erotic aesthetic. Now, as himself, Richard Bernstein is the subject of a film by the directors of "Raw! Uncut! Video!"

Get naked with Juanita MORE! - Drag impresario's birthday party takes a nude direction

Get naked with Juanita MORE! - Drag impresario's birthday party takes a nude direction

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Sep 10, 2024

Juanita MORE! has been celebrating her 33rd natal day for many years. This time she's going full throttle as she throws herself a wild naked birthday party on September 20 at Haum, a Mission District Yoga Studio.

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.

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.

Scenic sips in Sonoma: Gay Wine Weekend raises funds for HIV nonprofit

Scenic sips in Sonoma: Gay Wine Weekend raises funds for HIV nonprofit

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jul 2, 2024

Drink to your good health from July 19-21 when Out in the Vineyard, an LGBTQ+ tour and event company, offers its annual series of events that promise a great time to be had by all.

Bare Chest Calendar Men 2025

Bare Chest Calendar Men 2025

  • by Larry Rich
  • May 13, 2024

The Bare Chest Calendar held their finals contest for Team 2025 at the DNA Lounge on May 5. The event was hosted by Rosie Fingers from Full Queer Wrestling and Miss GAPA 2023, Kiki Krunch.

The Stud's soft opening: historic bar, new location

The Stud's soft opening: historic bar, new location

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Apr 12, 2024

After years of delays and lots of fundraising, the new Stud bar held hosted a soft opening on April 12 in advance of its grand opening coming up on April 20. The new venue, the former Julie's Supper Club on 1123 Folsom Street, includes two bars.

News Briefs: SF Eagle plans to boost nonprofit fundraising

News Briefs: SF Eagle plans to boost nonprofit fundraising

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jan 24, 2024

The SF Eagle Bar in the city's South of Market neighborhood has announced it is increasing the cost of its beer bust tickets in order to boost fundraising for nonprofit organizations.

San Francisco is a Drag: queens and kings to take over city streets

San Francisco is a Drag: queens and kings to take over city streets

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Nov 21, 2023

San Francisco will become a drag wonderland on Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3, when 100 drag queens and drag kings will take to the streets of the city to offer live performances.

Get Saucy for a Good Cause: Fundraiser Ideas That Will Boost Donations

Get Saucy for a Good Cause: Fundraiser Ideas That Will Boost Donations

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Nov 10, 2023

Are you looking for raunchy and unique ways to raise funds for a good cause? Look no further!

The last roundup: Sundance Stompede's country dance weekend goes out with a bang

The last roundup: Sundance Stompede's country dance weekend goes out with a bang

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Oct 31, 2023

Sundance Stompede, a popular country western dance celebration, returns to San Francisco from November 9-12. It's the Stompede's 27th year, and sadly, this year will be the last.

Reunion: celebrating queer history with the GLBT Historical Society

Reunion: celebrating queer history with the GLBT Historical Society

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Oct 3, 2023

On October 14 the GLBT Historical Society will pull out all stops when it presents "Reunion," the organization's annual gala. The event, which takes place at the Marines Memorial Club and Hotel, promises to celebrate the community's vast queer past.

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 25, 2023

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.