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Whirlwind reign so far for SF drag laureate Drollinger

Whirlwind reign so far for SF drag laureate Drollinger

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 20, 2023

It has already been a whirlwind reign for San Francisco's inaugural drag laureate, D'Arcy Drollinger.

Drag performers of color reflect on 'queer joy' — and the current backlash to their art

Drag performers of color reflect on 'queer joy' — and the current backlash to their art

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 20, 2023

With roots stretching back thousands of years, drag performers have recently become a cultural Rorschach test.

SF Pride Sunday offers options

SF Pride Sunday offers options

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 20, 2023

Once again, two marches will take place in San Francisco on Pride Sunday.

SF Pride announces some security plans

SF Pride announces some security plans

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 30, 2023

The organization that puts on the San Francisco Pride parade and celebration announced it's taking measures to keep the event safe.

SF Pride members elect new board members, select 2023 theme

SF Pride members elect new board members, select 2023 theme

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Sep 14, 2022

San Francisco Pride members have chosen an apt theme for the 2023 celebration following the challenges of the past three years in putting on the West Coast's largest LGBTQ event during the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic.

2 Pride events planned for Oakland in a week

2 Pride events planned for Oakland in a week

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Aug 31, 2022

With two Pride events taking place in Oakland in September, it may be worth asking whether one can have too much of a good thing.

Silicon Valley Pride is ready to roll

Silicon Valley Pride is ready to roll

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Aug 22, 2022

After pulling together the only large scale Pride celebration in the COVID-flattened Bay Area in 2021, Silicon Valley Pride is back this month with its weeklong observation that culminates with Pride weekend August 27-28.

Community groups locked out of SF Pride beverage sales

Community groups locked out of SF Pride beverage sales

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Jul 6, 2022

A decision by San Francisco Pride to have a third party operate the organization's alcohol and beer booths during last month's Pride festival has had a serious impact on the budgets of several LGBTQ community and sports organizations.

Abortion ruling protested at SF Pride parade

Abortion ruling protested at SF Pride parade

  • by Ricardo De Melo Matos
  • Jun 29, 2022

Attendees and contingents at the June 26 San Francisco Pride parade had the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision reversing the right to an abortion on their minds as the in-person festivities returned for the first time since 2019.

Pride flag burned at Pacifica school being investigated as a hate crime

Pride flag burned at Pacifica school being investigated as a hate crime

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Jun 28, 2022

The burning of an LGBTQ Pride flag at an elementary school in Pacifica earlier this month is bringing community members together Tuesday — June 28 — for a unity event.

Fights, reported chemical spray mar SF Pride festival

Fights, reported chemical spray mar SF Pride festival

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Jun 27, 2022

As the first in-person Pride parade and festival since 2019 was winding down June 26, the celebration was cut short after someone sprayed what may have been Mace into a crowd outside the main stage at Civic Center.

SFPD plans heavy deployment during Pride weekend

SFPD plans heavy deployment during Pride weekend

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Jun 24, 2022

With the first in-person Pride celebration since 2019 finally here, San Francisco Police Department officials are calling on the public to keep their eyes open for any suspicious behavior as they enjoy the festivities.

2 parades to greet SF pridegoers

2 parades to greet SF pridegoers

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Jun 22, 2022

It's been three years since San Francisco last celebrated Pride with its usual extravagance — COVID, like any unwanted guest, saw to that.

SF's LGBTQ theater brings diverse voices to the stage

SF's LGBTQ theater brings diverse voices to the stage

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 22, 2022

In October, San Francisco's New Conservatory Theatre Center will mount the world premiere of Nick Malakhow's new play "A Picture of Two Boys."