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Castro street closure request for dining plaza hits roadblock

Castro street closure request for dining plaza hits roadblock

A request by the Castro Merchants to turn a portion of a street running through the heart of San Francisco's LGBTQ district into an outdoor dining plaza on weekends through the end of the year has run into a roadblock over fire vehicle access.

Dining In: Black-owned, drag-infused meals to-go

Dining In: Black-owned, drag-infused meals to-go

Too pooped amid protests and a pandemic to prepare poultry? Bay Area Black-owned restaurants and Oasis' drag-hosted catered meals can nourish you through the revolution.

Thanks to matching offer from anonymous donor, Bay Area Reporter extends fundraising appeal

Thanks to matching offer from anonymous donor, Bay Area Reporter extends fundraising appeal

Thank you very much, it has been both humbling and encouraging receiving your generous support when so many are also in need of help. So far, we have raised just over $25,000 and are just 15% away from reaching our goal of $30,000.

You can help support the Bay Area Reporter fundraising campaign

You can help support the Bay Area Reporter fundraising campaign

San Francisco is one of 11 US cities that is fortunate to have a legacy LGBT publication by us, for us, and about us. Help preserve the BAR as an historic and important community institution for the future.

Besties: Services and Shopping: a new winner dethrones longtime favorite

Besties: Services and Shopping: a new winner dethrones longtime favorite

  • HOME
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Apr 2, 2020

Bike shops, grocers, banks and barbershops, bookstores, car dealers and more were voted as this year's Best of the Bay by our readers.

Bestie Eats: adjusting, closing and to-go

Bestie Eats: adjusting, closing and to-go

When the lockdown finally ends and we're able to get out and about to socialize over our vittles once again, this year's Restaurant Besties will be here to help.

Museum at Home with the California Academy of Sciences

Museum at Home with the California Academy of Sciences

  • HOME
  • by Advertising Department sponsored content
  • Mar 24, 2020

The California Academy of Sciences is committed to providing free, high-quality resources to our community, even while closed.

10th annual readers' poll starts

10th annual readers' poll starts

This year marks the 10th annual Bay Area Reporter readers' poll, the Besties, and voting begins Thursday, January 30.

Drag Brunch @ Hamburger Mary's

Drag Brunch @ Hamburger Mary's

Drag and brunch combine weekly on Saturdays and Sundays at Hamburger Mary's, one of 16 restaurants across the U.S. (and Ontario). On January 26, MC Mercedez Munro welcomed performers Helen Heels, Pearl Teese, and Ryder Moore.

Oscar Party Time - Academy of Friends' 40th

Oscar Party Time - Academy of Friends' 40th

To celebrate four decades of glamorous fundraisers, the Academy of Friends welcomes patrons at their annual Oscars-viewing party at a fabulous new location, and with a Ruby Red theme.

Besties breakfast? - Vote for Your faves

Besties breakfast? - Vote for Your faves

Is The Grubstake your favorite late night or breakfast eatery? Here, John serves up tasty omelets and 'taters. Nominate your favorite restaurants, nightclubs and more in our 2020 Besties.

A Fabulous Affair: Carlos Eugenio Venturo Diaz and Joseph William Copley's fabulous wedding

A Fabulous Affair: Carlos Eugenio Venturo Diaz and Joseph William Copley's fabulous wedding

We haven't had a good wedding announcement in a while, and the betrothal of Carlos Diaz and Joseph Copley included seaside views, and dance and nightlife community fabulousness.

Antoni Porowski: Queer Eye guy on his Combo Plate Career

Antoni Porowski: Queer Eye guy on his Combo Plate Career

  • FASHION
  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Sep 11, 2019

"I never imagined life would bring me to a point where I'd be sitting here staring at my cookbook," says Antoni Porowski, the Queer Eye star who will be promoting that book, Antoni In The Kitchen, at a panel discussion & recipe demo at the Castro Theatre.

Wine Tasting @ The Academy

Wine Tasting @ The Academy

A wine-tasting evening at The Academy, held Friday, August 30, included tips on tasting from sommelier Michael Wells. On the airy back patio, guests enjoyed sipping various wines while learning more about different vintages and kinds of wines.