Events :: Nightlife Events

The Stud's soft opening: historic bar, new location

The Stud's soft opening: historic bar, new location

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Apr 12, 2024

After years of delays and lots of fundraising, the new Stud bar held hosted a soft opening on April 12 in advance of its grand opening coming up on April 20. The new venue, the former Julie's Supper Club on 1123 Folsom Street, includes two bars.

Going Out, April 11-19, 2024

Going Out, April 11-19, 2024

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Apr 11, 2024

We've got a great line-up of arts and nightlife events, from fun nightlife to impressive art exhibits and rousing plays and musicals. Check it out this week and every week in Going Out.

Fisch & Flore soft opening showcases renovated Castro venue

Fisch & Flore soft opening showcases renovated Castro venue

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Apr 4, 2024

The former Café Flore, shuttered for four years, had a soft re-opening on April 3 as Fisch and Flore, a new seafood restaurant and bar.

Going Out, April 4-12, 2024

Going Out, April 4-12, 2024

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Apr 4, 2024

We've sprung into spring action with a blossoming array of arts and nightlife events in Going Out.

Going Out, March 28-April 5, 2024

Going Out, March 28-April 5, 2024

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 28, 2024

Sure, we've got some serious plays, concerts and art exhibits. But don't miss the Mrs. Roper bar crawl on March 30 in the Castro. Get out your wigs and caftans! It's just one of many fun nightlife events, including Easter fun, in Going Out.

Going Out, March 21-29, 2024

Going Out, March 21-29, 2024

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 21, 2024

From the art of a brush stroke on a canvas to mascara on a queen's eyes, in arts and nightlife, all are included in Going Out, this week and every week.

AsiaSF's grand finale: popular nightclub/restaurant to close after 26 years

AsiaSF's grand finale: popular nightclub/restaurant to close after 26 years

  • by Michael Flanagan
  • Mar 19, 2024

AsiaSF, the visionary transgender cabaret spot which has called 201 9th Street home for 26 years, is leaving its permanent location to continue as a pop-up performance troupe, with performances at 9th St. continuing through its last shows on April 23.

Going Out, March 14-22, 2024

Going Out, March 14-22, 2024

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 13, 2024

Fun and funny nightlife stuff, including St. Patrick's Day carousing on March 17, as well as serious arts events, are all included in this week's Going Out.

Rosebud Gallery opens; a new space for LGBTQ artists

Rosebud Gallery opens; a new space for LGBTQ artists

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 8, 2024

Rosebud Gallery, a community-focused creative haven created by Shannon Amitin and Cabure Bonugli, opened its doors to the community on March 7 in celebration of art, inclusivity, and the resilient spirit of San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community.

Going Out, March 7-15, 2024

Going Out, March 7-15, 2024

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 7, 2024

We're big fans of the terpsichorean arts, and not just modern dance and ballet, but gogo guys and gals as well. You'll find them all, plus theater, visual art and music, in our online listings, this week and every week in Going Out.

Going Out, Feb. 29-March 8, 2024

Going Out, Feb. 29-March 8, 2024

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 29, 2024

We've got the most comprehensive LGBTQ and queer-friendly nightlife info in the Bay, along with dozens of arts events. Check out our online listings, this week and every week in Going Out.

Port Bar's closing party: Oakland nightclub will be missed

Port Bar's closing party: Oakland nightclub will be missed

  • by Stephen LeBlanc
  • Feb 26, 2024

After serving as a central gathering place for Oakland's diverse queer community for almost nine years, the Port Bar served its last drag brunch and poured its last cocktails on February 25.

Going Out, Feb. 22-March 1, 2024

Going Out, Feb. 22-March 1, 2024

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 22, 2024

The play's the thing, but so is the music, the dance, the painting, the bartender and the drag queen. We've got it all, and all the world's a stage. Check our online listings, this week and every week in Going Out.

Going Out, Feb. 15-23, 2024

Going Out, Feb. 15-23, 2024

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 14, 2024

Arts, music, theater, plus drag, DJs and dancers. That's our 100+ events for you in a nutshell. Check our online listings, this week and every week in Going Out.