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BARchive: Art at the Ambush

BARchive: Art at the Ambush

  • by Jim Stewart
  • Mar 31, 2013

Delay's Ambush, in a rundown 1907 three-story building, was a leather-western-bear, beer and wine bar - and art gallery.

Sports; Drinks III - Hi Tops Gets Game

Sports; Drinks III - Hi Tops Gets Game

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 31, 2013

The new sports-themed Hi Tops is catching more than a few Hail Mary passes, as its popularity continues to grow fans.

Dinah Shore Weekend Invades Palm Springs

Dinah Shore Weekend Invades Palm Springs

  • Mar 28, 2013

Now simply known as The Dinah, the annual huge party is set to give women what they have come to expect, with amazing shows by emerging artists, the best female comedians, celesbians, and its signature pool parties and white party.

Irish Ayes

Irish Ayes

  • by T. Scott King
  • Mar 27, 2013

Give the bartender a rest. Stay in and concoct your own adult beverages, like one, or all, of these!

Zeitguys: Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato’s Wonderful World

Zeitguys: Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato’s Wonderful World

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 28, 2013

The two gurus of culture spoke from their offices in Los Angeles, saying they have been recruiting talent and subject for a while.

Winter Blues: Earl Thomas Sings Out & Proud

Winter Blues: Earl Thomas Sings Out & Proud

  • by Joshua Klipp
  • Feb 27, 2013

The greatest gay ambassador you’ve never heard of, or more probably, never heard.

BARchive: Valentines Day On the QT

BARchive: Valentines Day On the QT

  • by Jim Stewart
  • Feb 25, 2013

During the 1960s, Polk Street had grown gay. Some complained; others saw financial advantages. Straight places remained empty. Gay places didn't.

BARchive: Night Flight

BARchive: Night Flight

  • by Jim Stewart
  • Jan 30, 2013

Manhattanite Michael Maletta’s production was the first Circuit Party on the West Coast.

The Hangovers: Worst. Nights. Ever.

The Hangovers: Worst. Nights. Ever.

  • by Ronn Vigh
  • Jan 28, 2013

Most "worst night ever" experiences seem to have roots in the Castro.

Sound Off: Hunter Valentine

Sound Off: Hunter Valentine

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jan 10, 2013

Lesbian punk rock band and the stars of Showtime’s season three of The Real L Word will rock San Francisco this month.

BARchive: The Elephant Walk

BARchive: The Elephant Walk

  • by Jim Stewart
  • Dec 27, 2012

In the 1970s Castro at Christmas was real, like gays and Hollywood make things real.

Getting Naughty with Dottie Lux and La Chica Boom

Getting Naughty with Dottie Lux and La Chica Boom

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 26, 2012

For advice on where to have a sexy good time, always ask a professional.

Stocking Stuff

Stocking Stuff

  • by BARtab Staff
  • Dec 19, 2012

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your date/partner/New Year’s Eve trick? Let’s look in our little swag bag of unsolicited samples sent by non-Santas, and see if we can’t share selective solutions.

Armory Club’s Stylish & Sexy

Armory Club’s Stylish & Sexy

  • by Michael Flanagan
  • Dec 18, 2012

The Armory Club at 1799 Mission Street can be thought of as a warm and enticing partner to the Armory, which sits like a Gothic castle on the corner of Mission and 14th streets.