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Going Out, Dec. 22-31, 2022

Going Out, Dec. 22-31, 2022

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 22, 2022

While theaters, museums and most concert halls will take a few days off over the holiday weekend, for those staying in town, most bars and nightclubs will offer some friendly entertainments, hopefully with a sprig of mistletoe hanging over your cocktails.

Going Out, Dec. 15-23, 2022

Going Out, Dec. 15-23, 2022

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 14, 2022

Sleigh bells may not be ringing in your neck of the woods, but you can enjoy holiday arts and nightlife events by foot, train or car, as well as non-holiday fun for the Bah Humbuggers.

Kung Pao Kosher Comedy: annual holiday tradition celebrates 30 years

Kung Pao Kosher Comedy: annual holiday tradition celebrates 30 years

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Dec 13, 2022

It's been 30 years since Lisa Geduldig presented the first Kung Pao Kosher Comedy, now an annual Bay Area tradition. This year, Mark Schiff, Cathy Ladman, Orion Levine, Geduldig and her 91-year-old mother will perform.

Going Out, Dec. 8-16, 2022

Going Out, Dec. 8-16, 2022

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 8, 2022

Whatever seasonal stuff you celebrate, we've got serenades, Sisters, Santa Skivvies and more arts and nightlife events that don't start with S.

Drag Queens on Ice @ Safeway Holiday Ice Rink

Drag Queens on Ice @ Safeway Holiday Ice Rink

  • by photo by Steven Underhill
  • Dec 2, 2022

Union Square lit up with holiday fun on Dec. 1 as the 13th annual Drag Queens on Ice returned to Safeway Holiday Ice Rink. Donna Sachet hosted as Dusty Porn, Jota Mercury, Khmera Rouge, Mahlae Balenciaga, and others skated, sang and some did both!

Going Out, Homing's In, Dec. 1-9, 2022

Going Out, Homing's In, Dec. 1-9, 2022

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 1, 2022

We're not exactly dashing through the snow to get to this week's arts and nightlife events, but you're welcome to don your gay apparel before heading outside.

Going Out, Homing's In, Nov. 24- Dec. 2, 2022

Going Out, Homing's In, Nov. 24- Dec. 2, 2022

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Nov 23, 2022

While many arts venues will be closed for the weekend, some theaters and museums will bring you amusement, and our local nightlife's notorious for offering ways to shake off some turkey and gravy calories.

Going Out, Homing's In, Nov. 17-25, 2022

Going Out, Homing's In, Nov. 17-25, 2022

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Nov 17, 2022

Check out our expansive arts and nightlife listings, from opera to drag shows, and with some events, a little of both.

BARchive: Between the cities; an LGBTQ history of the Mid-Peninsula

BARchive: Between the cities; an LGBTQ history of the Mid-Peninsula

  • by Michael Flanagan
  • Nov 1, 2022

Prior to Stonewall, one of the few ways we discover LGBTQ history is through encounters with the law, along with bar openings and closings, as in San Mateo and northern Santa Clara counties.

Going Out, Homing's In, Oct. 27—Nov. 4, 2022

Going Out, Homing's In, Oct. 27—Nov. 4, 2022

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 27, 2022

You'll be howling at the moon over our expanded Halloween events listings this weekend, or perhaps growling and purring with less costumed capers in arts events.

Going Out, Homing's In, Oct. 20-28, 2022

Going Out, Homing's In, Oct. 20-28, 2022

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 20, 2022

Classy classical culture and nice nightlife news fill this week's Going Out, Homing's In listings, plus some pre-Halloween festivities.

Going Out, Homing's In, Oct. 13-21, 2022

Going Out, Homing's In, Oct. 13-21, 2022

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 13, 2022

October's winding up to be full of fall arts and nightlife flavors, well beyond mere pumpkin spicy. Pluck your favorites from our harvest.

2nd Bearrison fair set for Saturday

2nd Bearrison fair set for Saturday

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Oct 12, 2022

October 15 is shaping up to be the final blast in San Francisco's LGBTQ street fair season.

Halloween chills with 'The Summoning'

Halloween chills with 'The Summoning'

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Oct 11, 2022

Into the Dark, the terrifyingly fun production company, returns with "The Summoning," an original, fully immersive haunted attraction that can now be experienced at the San Francisco Mint.