Events :: Nightlife Events

Going Out, Feb. 2-10, 2023

Going Out, Feb. 2-10, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 2, 2023

Along with theatrical treats, we've got expansive museum, literary, music and nightlife events with their own energetic sizzle.

Harvettes: One Last Night at Harvey's

Harvettes: One Last Night at Harvey's

  • by photos by Steven Underhill
  • Jan 30, 2023

It was the last dance, the last night, and last call for Harvey's bar and restaurant on 18th and Castro on January 28, as drag queens and singers entertained the audience at a benefit for the now-unemployed staff members.

Going Out, Jan. 26-Feb. 3, 2023

Going Out, Jan. 26-Feb. 3, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 25, 2023

Just after we (finally) updated our LGBTQ bar and nightclub listings, another one, Harvey's, closed. Support your local independently-owned venues this week ... while you can.

Carly Ozard: singer launches monthly shows at Martuni's

Carly Ozard: singer launches monthly shows at Martuni's

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jan 24, 2023

Beginning Sunday, January 29, and continuing on the last Sunday of each month through the end of 2023, powerhouse singer Carly Ozard, accompanied by Barry Lloyd at the piano, will offer "Live at Martuni's: Carly Ozard and Friends."

Going Out, Jan. 19-27, 2023

Going Out, Jan. 19-27, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 19, 2023

Dress up or down, get a smile from a frown as uplifting arts and nightlife events fill our days and nights.

Donna McKechnie: Broadway legend sings Sondheim at Feinstein's

Donna McKechnie: Broadway legend sings Sondheim at Feinstein's

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jan 17, 2023

Donna McKechnie, best known for originating, and winning a Tony for, the role of Cassie in "A Chorus Line," will honor her late colleague in her solo show, "Take Me To The World: the Songs of Stephen Sondheim," at Feinstein's at the Nikko on Jan. 19 & 20.

Marshall Forte at Lyon & Swan: two sensational debuts

Marshall Forte at Lyon & Swan: two sensational debuts

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jan 17, 2023

Marshall Forte, a lightning bolt of charisma and musicality who, debuted as Lola in Ray of Light Theatre's production of "Kinky Boots," is now setting off sparks with his own cabaret act, "Hello My Name Is Marshall" at the new supper club Lyon & Swan.

Crossing genres: new country & jazz recordings, and local gigs

Crossing genres: new country & jazz recordings, and local gigs

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jan 17, 2023

While it's true that country and jazz have come a long way in recent years, the number of successful and popular out artists in those genres pales in comparison to others. Here are a few notable acts, some who'll soon perform in the Bay Area.

Going Out, Jan. 12-20, 2023

Going Out, Jan. 12-20, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 11, 2023

Wintry wonders in arts and nightlife events await your presence. As an alternative, we still have plenty of dry at-home entertainments.

Jason Gotay goes cabaret: 'Gossip Girl' and 'Spider-Man' star gets musically vulnerable

Jason Gotay goes cabaret: 'Gossip Girl' and 'Spider-Man' star gets musically vulnerable

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jan 10, 2023

Broadway and TV actor-singer Jason Gotay makes his San Francisco debut at Feinstein's at the Nikko this weekend on January 13 and 14. His new concert shares some intimate moments from his life.

Going Out, Jan. 5-13, 2023

Going Out, Jan. 5-13, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 5, 2023

If you're bravely enduring our rain-soaked weather to attend arts and nightlife events, jolly good on you. Still indooring it? We've got a bounty of LGBTQ-themed films and TV series in our weekly listings.

Hello, Paper Dolly! - Ennio Marchetto at Club Fugazi

Hello, Paper Dolly! - Ennio Marchetto at Club Fugazi

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jan 3, 2023

For more than 30 years he's transformed huge sheets of blank paper into the cleverly drawn, precisely folded costumes that allow him to metamorphosize into more than 60 celebrity and historical characters over the course of his frantic hour-long show.

Going Out, Dec. 29, 2022—Jan. 6, 2023

Going Out, Dec. 29, 2022—Jan. 6, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 29, 2022

Whether you're looking for the wildest New Year's Eve party in town, or a fun flick to stream as you cozy up under a Slanket, we've got you covered in our weekly online arts and nightlife event listings.

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.