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Shining Stars :: Picante @ The Café

Shining Stars :: Picante @ The Café

  • Nov 9, 2017

Patrons of Picante, the weekly Thursday Latin dance night at the popular Café, added a bit of Dio de los Muertos style to the night on November 2. Host Lulu and DJs Marco and Luisio keep the vibe fun and fierce each week.

Cyberotica! :: Wacky Y2K Musical Reboots at Oasis

Cyberotica! :: Wacky Y2K Musical Reboots at Oasis

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Nov 4, 2017

But never fear Thrillpeddlers fans. The company is back... sort of. From November 3 through November 18, several members of Thrillpeddlers will reunite.

 Star Light, Stars Bright :: New Downtown Burlesque Show at Sir Francis Drake

Star Light, Stars Bright :: New Downtown Burlesque Show at Sir Francis Drake

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Aug 26, 2017

A new series of cabaret-style variety shows at the Starlight Room of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel is celebrating esoteric contemporary performers in a traditional San Franciscan setting.

Jack Vidra Brings Ginger Spice to the Nob Hill Theatre

Jack Vidra Brings Ginger Spice to the Nob Hill Theatre

  • by Cornelius Washington
  • Aug 24, 2017

The Nob Hill Theatre regularly brings interesting, provocative talent, but there's something special about Jack Vidra.

Shining Stars: Gameboi SF @ Rickshaw Stop

Shining Stars: Gameboi SF @ Rickshaw Stop

  • Aug 16, 2017

Gameboi, the monthly gay Asian and pals' dance party, took over the Rickshaw Stop (155 Fell Street) with panache and a Pokemon Go presence, including Poke-swag, a few guys in Poke-costumes.

On the Town :: Sisters & Celebrations

On the Town :: Sisters & Celebrations

  • by Donna Sachet
  • Aug 12, 2017

If you remember and miss those leisurely nights and that scrumptious food at the legendary Leticias's, then come experience Leticia Luna's latest iteration called Calle 11.

SOMA leather alley dedicated

SOMA leather alley dedicated

  • by Alex Madison
  • Jul 26, 2017

After some 11 years in the making, a leather ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the South of Market redevelopment project tbhat includes a tribute to the once-cruisy Ringold Alley.

Pulse: One Year Later

Pulse: One Year Later

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jun 10, 2017

For many it's difficult to believe that one year has passed since 49 LGBT people, mostly Latino, were massacred at Pulse, an LGBT nightclub in Orlando, Florida. 53 others were wounded at Pulse on June 12, 2016.

Vogue Icon Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza

Vogue Icon Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza

  • by Cornelius Washington
  • Jun 3, 2017

At a June 2 kick-off party to San Francisco's Pride Month, dancer-choreographer Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza will be a solo performer at Mark Rhoades' already sold-out event to be held at the stylish Bently Reserve.

Brent Corrigan :: The Popular Porn Star (and Biopic Subject) Strips Onstage

Brent Corrigan :: The Popular Porn Star (and Biopic Subject) Strips Onstage

  • by Cornelius Washington
  • May 19, 2017

The Nob Hill Theater continues its evolution into 21st-century erotica, with their premiere performance of one of the most prolific, hard-working, multi-talented, multi-tasking and scandalous studs in the history of pornography, Brent Corrigan.

Story Time :: Joshua Grannell's OutLoud Shares Tall Tales

Story Time :: Joshua Grannell's OutLoud Shares Tall Tales

  • by Sari Staver
  • Apr 15, 2017

After performing at a handful of local storytelling events, Joshua Grannell realized a lot of his friends and show business colleagues could also spin a good yarn.

 Bestie Dining :: Your Fave Places to Eat, Drink and Be, Mary

Bestie Dining :: Your Fave Places to Eat, Drink and Be, Mary

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Apr 9, 2017

What is San Francisco famous for? Ask anywhere in the world and among the answers, you're sure to hear "queers" and "cuisine." And yet, here in Bestie Land, it seems that rarely the two shall meet.

Nightlife Besties

Nightlife Besties

  • by Michael Flanagan
  • Apr 8, 2017

This year's array of Bestie winners show that sometimes the new kids on the block (like Oasis and the re-introduced Eagle) can show the long-timers how to have a good time.

The Besties Bunch

The Besties Bunch

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Apr 8, 2017

Our readers voted for many familiar favorite talents in lip-synching, drink-serving, singing, dancing, and groove-spinning.