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Alpine Adventure: Arosa Gay Ski Week's Swiss mist

February 28, 2023 | by Rick Karlin

Switzerland's gay-friendly adventures coalesce in Arosa Gay Ski Week in January. The annual gathering is very popular in Switzerland, but mostly unheard of outside of the country, even among skiers.

Gay gift ideas for the holidays

by Jim Gladstone
Dec 6, 2022

Whether you're looking for tunes, booze, wearables, edibles or even insertables, support queer and LGBTQ-friendly makers and vendors in your quest for the perfect holiday gifts this year. Here are a few suggestions to help make your holidays gay.

Besties dining: your food and beverage favorites

by Jim Gladstone
Sep 28, 2022

Wait! A plate? After a prolonged period of eating from cardboard delivery containers, refilling our own water glasses, and not flirting with servers, dining in restaurants can feel quite special.

Pop-up Brunch @ Beaux

by photos by Steven Underhill
Apr 10, 2022

Bobby Friday's Pop Up Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays at Beaux is a hoot, as shown in Steven Underhill's photos from the April 9 event.

Palm Springs gears up for fall

by Ed Walsh
Aug 31, 2021

Palm Springs is gearing up for a busy fall with a number of events this autumn. Neighboring Cathedral City also offers dining, nightlife, and stylish accommodations in the desert.

Sisters cookbook serves up dishes and drag

by Jim Provenzano
May 4, 2021

Whip up some tasty dishes while supporting LGBT teen education with the new Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's cookbook fundraiser for The Point Foundation.

Big Top Brunch at Beaux

Mar 2, 2021

Beaux's Sunday Big Top Brunch entertained outdoor patrons on Feb. 28 as glam drag performers strutted their lip-synching stuff, and photographer Steven Underhill caught some fun moments.

Slow Streets Noe Art Mart

Feb 17, 2021

Slow Streets Noe Art Mart kicked off on Sunday, Feb. 14, with artists, craftspeople and others showcasing and selling prints, clothing and more. The free event, on Noe St. at Market, will be held weekly through June. photos by Steven Underhill

Queer bars' extraordinary fund list

by Jim Provenzano
Jan 10, 2021

Despite our astoundingly difficult times, fans and patrons of LGBTQ Bay Area bars and nightclubs were extraordinarily generous to multiple fundraising efforts in 2020, donating nearly $400,000. You can still donate to help your favorite venues survive.

Castro cocktails

by Jim Provenzano
Oct 26, 2020

With parklets for many bars and restaurants, Castro businesses are gaining back patrons and fans. On October 25, Militia Scunt (photo by Rick Gerharter) performed on the sidewalk on Castro Street during a drag benefit for clothing shop Knobs.

B.A.R. launches memberships

by Cynthia Laird
Sep 18, 2020

In a continuing effort to receive support from readers, the Bay Area Reporter has launched its membership program.

Out in Columbus - Buckeye capital's LGBT-friendly tourist sites

by article and photos: Jim Provenzano
Sep 8, 2020

In March 2020, I joined a press trip to Columbus' Short North District with other journalists. As a former Ohioan, I wanted to witness the changes, and there were many, including some surprising new ones.

Street dining begins in the Castro

by BAR staff
Aug 26, 2020

Street dining started Sunday, August 23, on two blocks of 18th Street in the Castro.

Roma's Ristorante brings Italian taste to downtown SF

by Jim Provenzano
Aug 21, 2020

With so many businesses closing, it's great news to learn of an opening. Roma's Ristorante Italiano, which opened on August 4. In a unique nod to the LGBT community, its namesake is 'nun' other than Sister Roma.

Castro street closure request for dining plaza approved

by Matthew S. Bajko
Aug 20, 2020

Castro businesses have been granted approval to turn two blocks of 18th Street in the heart of San Francisco's LGBTQ district into an outdoor dining plaza on Sundays through the end of the year.

Style :: Dining & Drinking

Alpine Adventure: Arosa Gay Ski Week's Swiss mist

Gay gift ideas for the holidays

Besties dining: your food and beverage favorites

Pop-up Brunch @ Beaux

Palm Springs gears up for fall

Sisters cookbook serves up dishes and drag

Big Top Brunch at Beaux

Slow Streets Noe Art Mart

Queer bars' extraordinary fund list

Castro cocktails

B.A.R. launches memberships

Out in Columbus - Buckeye capital's LGBT-friendly tourist sites

Street dining begins in the Castro

Roma's Ristorante brings Italian taste to downtown SF

Castro street closure request for dining plaza approved

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