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B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

September 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.

Going Out, Sept. 21-29, 2023

by Jim Provenzano
Sep 21, 2023

While we've got all the details on the annual Folsom Street Fair (this Sunday, Sept. 24) and its related events, we also have plenty of less kinky arts and nightlife events listed, this week and every week.

DJ Tom Stephan aka SuperChumbo

by Gregg Shapiro
Sep 19, 2023

Also known as Superchumbo, Tom Stephan has DJed countless clubs, festivals, and parties, and includes to be one of the hardest-working DJs behind the decks. He'll play at Matinee Pervert at The Midway on September 23.

Going Out, Sept. 14-22, 2023

by Jim Provenzano
Sep 13, 2023

Try to remember events in September that thrill and fill your week with pleasure. And if you forget, just check out our expansive arts and nightlife listings, this week and every week.

Fluid510's new tasty brunch & evening drag show

by Heather Cassell
Sep 12, 2023

Fluid510 last month launched its bottomless mimosas brunch with a zesty menu, and the evening Jush Sundays, a drag cabaret hosted by "RuPaul's Drag Race" contestant Jasmine Masters.

Going Out, Sept. 7-15, 2023

by Jim Provenzano
Sep 7, 2023

What's your pleasure? Dramatic stage plays, beguiling art exhibits, hunky dudes dancing to funky grooves? How about a full-out Pridefest in Oakland? We've got arts and nightlife events, in abundance, this week and every week in our expansive listings.

The Stud LGBTQ bar needs to raise $500K for reopening

by John Ferrannini
Sep 5, 2023

A campaign to raise half-a-million dollars to reopen The Stud has already brought in $27,000.

Undiscovered Colombia: Bogota, Medellín Pride, tours, treats and more

by Rick Karlin
Sep 5, 2023

LGBT travelers are visiting Colombia more often, and it's no wonder. Colombia is a country that embraces diversity. Same-sex marriage is legal, adoption for same-sex couples is permitted, plus the country's Pride events are hugely popular.

Going Out, August 31-Sept. 8, 2023

by Jim Provenzano
Aug 31, 2023

If our Fall Arts Preview features aren't providing enough arts options to amuse, then check out our expansive online listings, also with nightlife fun; this week and every week.

Quirky queer pop & comedy: one-night-only acts to catch

by Jim Gladstone
Aug 29, 2023

An esoteric collection of pop acts and comedians with distinct queer appeal will make their way through the Bay Area this season. Here are some of the most intriguing.

Going Out, August 24-Sept. 1, 2023

by Jim Provenzano
Aug 24, 2023

Remember back to school days, your new shoes squeaking, your lunch box packed with love? The new season of multiple arts and nightlife events is kinda like that. And we've got your homework assignment: find fun, this week and every week in our listings.

Riot Party: Transgender celebration's third edition

by J.L. Odom
Aug 22, 2023

San Francisco is the birthplace of the trans-centering Riot Party, which returns for its third year on August 27 in celebration of the 57th anniversary of the Compton Cafeteria Riot.

Badlands likely reopening within 2 months, new co-manager says

by John Ferrannini
Aug 21, 2023

The Badlands nightclub in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood is expected to open soon, the Bay Area Reporter has learned.

Going Out, August 17-25, 2023

by Jim Provenzano
Aug 17, 2023

Summertime, and the livin' is easy, or too hot, or too foggy. But either way, you'll adjust, and get out to enjoy some of the many nightlife and arts we have listed for you, this week and every week.

Going Out, August 10—18, 2023

by Jim Provenzano
Aug 10, 2023

From wild to mild, sexy gogo guys at Beaux and virtuous vocalists are among our many nightlife and arts listings, this week and every week.

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B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

Going Out, Sept. 21-29, 2023

DJ Tom Stephan aka SuperChumbo

Going Out, Sept. 14-22, 2023

Fluid510's new tasty brunch & evening drag show

Going Out, Sept. 7-15, 2023

The Stud LGBTQ bar needs to raise $500K for reopening

Undiscovered Colombia: Bogota, Medellín Pride, tours, treats and more

Going Out, August 31-Sept. 8, 2023

Quirky queer pop & comedy: one-night-only acts to catch

Going Out, August 24-Sept. 1, 2023

Riot Party: Transgender celebration's third edition

Badlands likely reopening within 2 months, new co-manager says

Going Out, August 17-25, 2023

Going Out, August 10—18, 2023

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