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Wonder Dave's Safe Words: new comedy night at the SF Eagle

Wonder Dave's Safe Words: new comedy night at the SF Eagle

March 20, 2023 | by Christopher J. Beale

Wonder Dave, the host of the new Safe Words Comedy Showcase at San Francisco's iconic leather bar The Eagle, discussed the ups and downs of working in a not-so-queer business, and how he creates LGBTQ events to counter that.

Going Out, March 16-24, 2023

Going Out, March 16-24, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 16, 2023

From classy to slightly crass, bold to beautiful, we've got concerts, plays, art exhibits and drag shows aplenty (which harm no one!) for you to enjoy and support, all in our weekly Going Out events listings.

Going Out, March 9-17, 2023

Going Out, March 9-17, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 9, 2023

It's no surprise that thousands of readers flock to our expansive arts and nightlife listings. Each week, yours truly sorts through hundreds of press releases for the most interesting events, and this week's crop is bountiful.

Going Out, March 3-10, 2023

Going Out, March 3-10, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 2, 2023

Dance, theatre, drag divas, galleries and gogos await your patronage, just not in that order. Scroll our expansive events listings.

Beleaguered Castro seeks signs of hope

Beleaguered Castro seeks signs of hope

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 1, 2023

January's abrupt closure of Harvey's lit a fire under mounting anxieties that San Francisco's storied Castro LGBTQ neighborhood is in decline.

Alpine Adventure: Arosa Gay Ski Week's Swiss mist

Alpine Adventure: Arosa Gay Ski Week's Swiss mist

  • by Rick Karlin
  • Feb 28, 2023

Switzerland's gay-friendly adventures coalesce in Arosa Gay Ski Week in January. The annual gathering is very popular in Switzerland, but mostly unheard of outside of the country, even among skiers.

Going Out, Feb. 23-March 3, 2023

Going Out, Feb. 23-March 3, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 23, 2023

From stage to screen, galleries to music halls and local bars, fun and enlightenment await your presence.

Bare Chest Calendar raises more than $205K

Bare Chest Calendar raises more than $205K

  • by Larry Rich
  • Feb 21, 2023

On February 16, the Bare Chest Calendar held its third preliminary competition for the 2024 Calendar at the Powerhouse bar in SoMa, which included a presentation of last year's fundraising total, a whopping $205,190.

Going Out, Feb. 16-24, 2023

Going Out, Feb. 16-24, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 16, 2023

Along with such impressive art exhibits, we've got a colorful array of music, theater and nightlife events for your discriminating palette.

One Night Only REAF concert with 'Mean Girls'

One Night Only REAF concert with 'Mean Girls'

  • by photos by Steven Underhill
  • Feb 14, 2023

Cast members from the touring production of "Mean Girls" gave rousing performances at the One Night Only REAF benefit concert, held at the Marines' Memorial Theatre February 13, with guest performers D'Arcy Drollinger and Shawn Ryan.

Betty Fresas: repping Latin culture in the Castro

Betty Fresas: repping Latin culture in the Castro

  • by Christopher J. Beale
  • Feb 7, 2023

"Betty's look is very regular girl, very approachable, very easy," said San Francisco-based drag performer Betty Fresas, host of Media Noche at the Midnight Sun. "But she's super colorful!"

Who's Your Mami Comedy: stand-up with a feminist twist returns to Brava Cabaret

Who's Your Mami Comedy: stand-up with a feminist twist returns to Brava Cabaret

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Feb 7, 2023

Lesbian comic Marga Gomez, with Carla Clay and Chelsea Bearce, returns to Brava Cabaret with "Who's Your Mami Comedy."

Lady Bunny - New York drag star lands at Oasis

Lady Bunny - New York drag star lands at Oasis

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 3, 2023

Fans of Lady Bunny, the New York drag star known for giant wigs, can look forward to her song parodies and routines in her new show, "The Greatest Ho on Earth," at Oasis on February 10 and 11.

Going Out, Feb. 2-10, 2023

Going Out, Feb. 2-10, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 2, 2023

Along with theatrical treats, we've got expansive museum, literary, music and nightlife events with their own energetic sizzle.

Going Out, Jan. 26-Feb. 3, 2023

Going Out, Jan. 26-Feb. 3, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 25, 2023

Just after we (finally) updated our LGBTQ bar and nightclub listings, another one, Harvey's, closed. Support your local independently-owned venues this week ... while you can.

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