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Wrestling for Pride: Grapplers go for/with the gays at El Toro

Wrestling for Pride: Grapplers go for/with the gays at El Toro

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jun 5, 2019

On Thursday, June 13, pro wrestlers fly into the center ring for a Pride event that offers something a little bit different. Pro wrestlers at El Toro's SF Slam10: Pride On The Line, with host Pollo Del Mar!

Nightlife Events May 30-June 6, 2019

Nightlife Events May 30-June 6, 2019

  • by Events Editor
  • May 29, 2019

We're one step into LGBTQIXYZ Pride Month! Aren't you thrilled? Nightlife fun and all the letters await you.

Party with Polythene Pam - queer folk punk girl band throws album release bash

Party with Polythene Pam - queer folk punk girl band throws album release bash

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 29, 2019

On June 7, Queer folk punk girl band Polythene Pam will be throwing a party at The Lost Church. With song titles like "Middle Age Transexual Theme Song" and "Invertible Penis," you know that you're in for something a little bit different.

Nightlife Events May 23-30, 2019

Nightlife Events May 23-30, 2019

  • by Events Editor
  • May 22, 2019

Rubber boots or kinky boots? Rain gear or drag, dear? You decide. Nightlife fun is on your side.

NCLR Gala @ Metreon City View

NCLR Gala @ Metreon City View

  • by Steven Underhill
  • May 22, 2019

The National Center for Lesbian Rights celebrated its 42nd anniversary on May 18 at the Marriott Marquis with a VIP dinner, dancing, face-painting and entertainment afterward at Metreon City View.

The Raid on Tommy's Place - a case of Cold War anti-queer crackdowns

The Raid on Tommy's Place - a case of Cold War anti-queer crackdowns

  • by Michael Flanagan
  • May 16, 2019

Paranoia, red-baiting and homophobia swept across the United States in the early 1950s like a cold fire, and San Francisco was not exempt from its reach. The vile Joseph McCarthy and his toady Roy Cohn engaged the country in the Army-McCarthy hearings.

Tom Reardon - His Honor the Cabaret Star

Tom Reardon - His Honor the Cabaret Star

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 15, 2019

Tom Reardon returns to Feinstein's at The Nikko for his eighth show on May 16 and 17. The singer, who also performs in musical theater, will offer his usual eclectic mix of songs: everything from The Great American Songbook to Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac.

Nightlife Events May 16-23, 2019

Nightlife Events May 16-23, 2019

  • by Events Editor
  • May 15, 2019

Steppin' out, dressing' up, getting' down, see ya 'round the town.

Ross & Roma on roasts - Celebrated Sister gets skewered on Saturday

Ross & Roma on roasts - Celebrated Sister gets skewered on Saturday

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • May 13, 2019

Ross Mathews will MC a night of comic insults hurled at Sister Roma, but it's all in fun; the upbeat series regular on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' will serve as a tonic to the Jungle Red claw-like insults from Roma's drag pals on May 18 at the Castro Theatre.

Celebrating ten years of Comedy at El Rio

Celebrating ten years of Comedy at El Rio

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 8, 2019

It's been ten years since comic extraordinaire and hostess with the mostess Lisa Geduldig began doing her monthly comedy shows at El Rio, and on Friday May 17 at 7pm, Geduldig will host a special show to celebrate this milestone year.

Nightlife Events May 9-16, 2019

Nightlife Events May 9-16, 2019

  • by Events Editor
  • May 8, 2019

Where's fun? Here's fun. There's fun for everyone. Nightlife events under moon and sun.

Nightlife Events May 2-9, 2019

Nightlife Events May 2-9, 2019

  • by Events Editor
  • May 1, 2019

Seek out fun adventures in your own zip code or across the Bay. Nightlife events keep your week gay.

Ginger Minj - Drag, live, gay and even on roller skates

Ginger Minj - Drag, live, gay and even on roller skates

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 1, 2019

Ginger Minj is "the nicest bitch you'll ever meet," according to Joshua Eads, the actor who plays Ginger. But bitchiness is, in this case, not a sign of nastiness. Ginger performs at Oasis May 9 & 10.

Michael Feinstein celebrates the Great American Songbook

Michael Feinstein celebrates the Great American Songbook

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 1, 2019

An esteemed interpreter of the Great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein will appear at the club which bears his name. Beginning May 9 (and just in time for Mother's Day), Feinstein will perform five shows at Feinstein's at The Nikko.