Bay Area Reporter :: Nightlife

Going Out, Sept. 19-27, 2024 arts & nightlife events

September 18, 2024 | by Jim Provenzano

You should be dancin', yeah. Along with our pristine/splashy and joyful/contemplative cultural events, once in a while you just need to shake your booty. We've got plenty more in our expansive listings of nightlife and art events in Going Out.

Leather Pride Fest: Pre-Folsom fun at Eagle Plaza

by Jim Provenzano
Sep 17, 2024

The legendary Folsom Street Fair takes place on September 29. But several Leather Week events precede the popular street fair with smaller yet fun events in an array of outdoor and indoor parties, celebrations and live music.

Going Out, Sept. 12-20, 2024 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Sep 11, 2024

Don't forget to tip your bartenders, like Bernadette Fons at The Stud, the hottest new/old space that has everything! We've got plenty more in our expansive listings of nightlife and art events in Going Out.

Get naked with Juanita MORE! - Drag impresario's birthday party takes a nude direction

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Sep 10, 2024

Juanita MORE! has been celebrating her 33rd natal day for many years. This time she's going full throttle as she throws herself a wild naked birthday party on September 20 at Haum, a Mission District Yoga Studio.

Ginger's returns - FiDi LGBTQ bar now open regularly with drag performances

by John Ferrannini
Sep 6, 2024

Ginger's, the San Francisco Financial District's only LGBTQ bar, is now going to be open regularly on some weeknights with a new lineup of programming including drag shows and a Terror Vault takeover..

Going Out, Sept. 5-13, 2024 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Sep 4, 2024

While our annual Fall Arts Preview in this week's issue covers arts events through the year, we'd like to get specific with even more entertainments in Going Out, our weekly arts and nightlife listings. Check it out.

Going Out, Aug. 29-Sept. 5, 2024 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Aug 28, 2024

Even if the fog is rolling on a cool night, you can still get hot and saucy at places like The Powerhouse, where the monthly Flex party shows off muscular men. We've got plenty more in our expansive listings of nightlife and art events in Going Out.

We Run This - Oakland block party will celebrate pride, diversity

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Aug 27, 2024

September is Pride month in Oakland and Oakland-based drag artist Mama Celeste and her friends are throwing a party. Christened We Run This, the party, which happens on September 7, and is being produced by Oaklash.

Going Out, Aug. 22-31, 2024 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Aug 21, 2024

Find a new band to adore, drag queens and bartenders to tip, or a theater production worth a Standing O. We've got it all with our expansive listings of nightlife and art events in Going Out.

SF Drag King Contest: wildly campy show returns to Oasis

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Aug 20, 2024

"It feels great," said drag king Fudgie Frottage. "Drag is a legit occupation now and kings are getting famous." Frottage was referring to the 28th annual San Francisco Drag King Contest, which returns to Oasis Sept. 8.

Going Out, Aug. 15-24, 2024 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Aug 15, 2024

You could boldly go where no one has gone before. But we recommend you go where everyone goes, like the Bestie-winning nightclub Oasis to see hilarious shows like "Star Trek Live." Select even more alluring galaxies to explore in Going Out.

Going Out, Aug. 8-16, 2024 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Aug 7, 2024

Cure your FOMO (Feeling Of Missing Out) by taking part in some sweet and spicy events in late summer. You can catch up on the upcoming fun with our expansive listings of nightlife and art events, in Going Out.

Outside Lands is outer than ever - Queer representation hits a high note this year

by Jim Gladstone
Aug 6, 2024

From the disco era charisma of Grace Jones to the girlie-pop twinkle of Chappell Roan, there's a bumper crop of music from queer artists and icons to harvest at this year's Outside Lands festival, from Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 11.

Besties Nightlife 2024: Oasis, Disco Daddy and more winning nightclubs, bars and events

by Michael Flanagan
Jul 31, 2024

Whether you're up for a show, down to get dirty or just need a good stiff drink, our readers who voted in our annual Best of the Bay survey have recommendations for you as to where is the best places to go.

Going Out, Aug. 1-10, 2024 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Jul 31, 2024

August tidings to you. Late summer's still great for fun arts and nightlife events, including our many Bestie winners and runners-up! It's all in this week's Going Out.

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