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Former SF resident Garcia sentenced to life in Palm Springs ‘gay grifters’ case
After more than 16 years of litigation, including two trials, a former San Francisco resident convicted in the notorious Palm Springs “gay grifters” murder case was sentenced to life in prison Friday, April 25.
SFPD LGBTQ+ forum discusses recent Castro assault
More news about the violent Easter Sunday assault in the Castro was revealed at the quarterly meeting of the San Francisco Police Department’s LGBTQ+ advisory forum.
Vandalism reported at Castro memorial wall
LGBTQ Agenda: Protests continue to draw attention to case of gay makeup artist sent to Salvadoran megaprison
SF supervisors’ panel recommends Folsom entertainment zone
Political Notebook: Gay politico Rakov aims to oust one-time boss Congressmember Sherman
Editorial: Francis wasn’t perfect, but he led with empathy
San Jose LGBTQ speakers bureau sees increased demand
Arts & Culture
Words: Franklin Abbott’s ‘My Ordinary Life’ - Bright story poems from dark times
Franklin Abbott’s newest book, “My Ordinary Life,” is more than a collection of story poems. It’s a quiet reckoning with the extraordinary weight of recent years. With a gentle yet unflinching voice, his work spans pandemics and personal moments.
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‘Select Thine Own Journey…In Space!’ – Drag queens save the galaxy at Oasis
Prepare yourselves for a journey beyond the stars like no other. For six performances beginning May 1 at Oasis, immersive events company Media Meltdown will present “Select Thine Own Journey…In Space!,” which the producers are calling an interactive scien
Nicky Spence, troubadour: Talented tenor records Fauré and Ravel
Going Out, April 24-May 2, 2025 arts & nightlife events
‘Isaac Julien: I Dream a World’ - de Young Museum’s Black queer visionary exhibition
Ngozi Anyanwu’s ‘The Last of the Love Letters’ at Z Space
San Francisco International Arts Festival celebrates LGBTQ performers
David Cameron Strachan’s ‘Memoir of a Reluctant Giant’
Words and pictures: queer illustrated books
Isaac Mizrahi: Dapper designer’s singing with style
‘Queens of Drama’ - a fresh take on pop stardom and fan obsession
SF Indigiqueer artist Tricia Rainwater digs deep into personal, cultural histories
Going Out, April 17-25, 2025 arts & nightlife events
Queerchella: Lady Gaga, Green Day & Bob Mizer: Coachella music festival’s gayest moments
Going Out, April 10-18, 2025 arts & nightlife events
SF supervisors approve Castro Entertainment Zone
Pansy Division: Groundbreaking queercore band plays its 1000th show at Bottom of the Hill
Crowds descend on SF as Downtown First Thursdays seeks to rewrite ‘doom loop’ narrative
Going Out, April 3-11, 2025 arts & nightlife events
DEI: Diverse, Eloquent and Indie queer music
Protest drag shows planned in SF as London police eye drugs in Heklina’s death
Going Out, March 27-April 5, 2025 arts & nightlife events
Castro Night Market: photos by Steven Underhill
