Events :: Nightlife Events

Going Out, June 22-30, 2023

Going Out, June 22-30, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 21, 2023

Here we go! The last week of June is full-on LGBTQetc. Pride. It's time to stand out, be out, and go out to arts and nightlife events all over the Bay Area.

Oakland Black Pride returns with expo, brunch

Oakland Black Pride returns with expo, brunch

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 21, 2023

Pride Month doesn't end with the last Sunday of June this year — across the bay from San Francisco's parade and celebration, Oakland Black Pride will be just about to get underway.

DJ Hodel is back spinning, celebrating 40 years

DJ Hodel is back spinning, celebrating 40 years

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jun 20, 2023

The music was pumping and the dance floor and bar were packed at Oakland's White Horse Bar last month.

Juanita MORE!'s Pride and joy

Juanita MORE!'s Pride and joy

  • by Christopher J. Beale
  • Jun 20, 2023

San Francisco drag legend Juanita MORE! is in mid-preparation for what is always, and promises to be, a wall-to-wall weekend of events during this year's Pride celebrations.

All aboard: Chunx and Funx of Gravy Train!!!!

All aboard: Chunx and Funx of Gravy Train!!!!

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jun 20, 2023

Known for its explicit and humorous queercore rap style, Gravy Train!!!! (yes, 4 exclamation marks) ascribes to a shock value code of ethics.Two of the band members talked about their reunion in advance of their Mosswood Meltdown gig on July 2.

John Waters hosts Mosswood Meltdown

John Waters hosts Mosswood Meltdown

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jun 20, 2023

Filmmaker and "filth elder" John Waters will once again host the 2023 edition of the hip, queer, punk music festival Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland. He shared his love of punk music and style.

Gay Wine Weekend's bigger and gayer

Gay Wine Weekend's bigger and gayer

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jun 20, 2023

California wine country's premiere gay wine event, Gay Wine Weekend, will be hosted in a new part of Sonoma County July 14-16.

Fluid510, Oakland's fabulous new nightlife venue

Fluid510, Oakland's fabulous new nightlife venue

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jun 20, 2023

Fluid510 is one of three new queer bars and the largest clustered in Oakland's Uptown and downtown neighborhoods that opened within months of each other this spring. It completes a trifecta of rebirth for Oakland's LGBTQ nightlife.

The Brave Bull: Modesto bar's still kickin' at nearly 50

The Brave Bull: Modesto bar's still kickin' at nearly 50

  • by Michael Flanagan
  • Jun 20, 2023

The Brave Bull opened on Modesto's South 9th Street in 1973, and became a gay bar a year later. At almost 50, it's been the home of drag shows since the '70s, where local and visiting patrons enjoy its inclusive appeal.

Going Out, June 15-23, 2023

Going Out, June 15-23, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 14, 2023

With so many LGBTQ events taking place, you might feel a bit of rainbow overload. But never fear. We've got arts and nightlife events carefully selected, so you can plan your gay agenda, every week right here.

Broadway Bares-San Francisco Strips VI: taking it all off for charity

Broadway Bares-San Francisco Strips VI: taking it all off for charity

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jun 13, 2023

On June 17, the sixth local incarnation of "Broadway Bares" strips its way into DNA Lounge. "Broadway Bares/San Francisco Strips VI: ChampionStrips" will raise critical funds for the Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation while promising a rollicking good time.

Q-Music: solos and sides

Q-Music: solos and sides

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jun 13, 2023

Big name musicians (Paul Simon, Natalie Merchant and Ben Folds) depart from their traditional band mates for new solo albums, and one unusual super group (The No Ones) includes alumni from several bands.

Going Out, June 8-16, 2023

Going Out, June 8-16, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 8, 2023

Along with the arts events in this week's issue, we've got dozens more in our expansive coverage, with comprehensive LGBTQ bar and nightclub listings. It's rainbowlicious!

Gina Yashere: the 'woman king of comedy' returns

Gina Yashere: the 'woman king of comedy' returns

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jun 6, 2023

On Saturday June 17, British comic Gina Yashere returns to San Francisco with her new show, "The Woman King of Comedy."