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'Terror Vault' will make SF scream

  • THEATER
  • by Sari Staver
  • Oct 3, 2018

"Terror Vault," an immersive haunted journey though the underground vaults at the historic old San Francisco Mint, opens on Oct. 10 for a four-week run.

Bay Area Cannasseur: Draft rules may allow for cannabis consumption

  • NEWS
  • by Sari Staver
  • Oct 3, 2018

As the nation's first marijuana kitchen opens in Tempe, Arizona, San Francisco still bans the use of cannabis-infused foods and beverages in restaurants and bars, frustrating industry leaders who say the city's restrictive policies are behind the times.

Gilda Radner forever!

  • MOVIES
  • by Sari Staver
  • Sep 19, 2018

"Love, Gilda," the new documentary about Gilda Radner that opens Fri., Sept. 21 at Landmark Theatres, is a gold mine of nuggets from the all-too-short life of the great comedian.

Lesbian journalist named publisher of Chicago Reader

  • NEWS
  • by Sari Staver
  • Sep 19, 2018

Award-winning lesbian journalist Tracy Baim has been named publisher of the Chicago Reader, a 46-year-old weekly alternative newspaper known for its long-form and investigative journalism and coverage of the arts, particularly theater and film.

Finn Town owner plans upscale deli

  • by Sari Staver
  • Sep 17, 2018

A new upscale deli, bakery, and gelateria plans to open in the Castro next year at 2215 Market Street, between Noe and Sanchez streets.

Lily Tomlin returns

  • THEATER
  • by Sari Staver
  • Sep 12, 2018

The incomparable Lily Tomlin returns to the Bay Area stage for a benefit performance of her one-woman show "An Evening of the Classic Lily Tomlin." The award-winning actress will perform a two-hour show on Thurs., Sept. 20, 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall.

Revisiting the Rose

  • THEATER
  • by Sari Staver
  • Sep 12, 2018

David Pavlovsky's new 30-minute documentary, "Stand Up, Stand Out," tells the story of three gay teachers' fight for equal rights during the 1970s gay liberation movement, which led to the founding of the Valencia Rose Cabaret.

Castro retail cannabis concept gets OK from merchants

  • NEWS
  • by Sari Staver
  • Sep 12, 2018

The Castro Merchants gave its unanimous approval to the concept of a new retail cannabis dispensary, Sugar, to be located at 3989 17th Street, adjacent to Jane Warner Plaza.

Bay Area Cannasseur: Private parties, or 'seshes,' are growing

  • NEWS
  • by Sari Staver
  • Sep 5, 2018

The black market is back.

Gay man assaulted in Castro

  • CRIME
  • by Sari Staver
  • Aug 29, 2018

An assailant screaming anti-gay slurs kicked a gay man in the head at Harvey Milk Plaza in the Castro last weekend.

NCTC celebrates Charles Busch

  • THEATER
  • by Sari Staver
  • Aug 22, 2018

The New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC) will honor actor, playwright, director and cabaret performer Charles Busch at the theatre's annual gala on Saturday, August 25, and will open their 2018 season with his play "Red Scare at Sunset."

Senate OKs injection bill; panel offers ideas

  • NEWS
  • by Sari Staver
  • Aug 22, 2018

The state Senate Tuesday approved a bill that would allow San Francisco to open safe injection sites under a three-year pilot program, and last week a panel of advocates talked about ways residents can help injection drug users.

Banish the Meanies!

  • MOVIES
  • by Sari Staver
  • Aug 17, 2018

A new digitally remastered, sing-along version of the Beatles' animated film "Yellow Submarine" will screen at the Castro Theater for five days, beginning on Fri., Aug. 17.

Gay homeless advocate joins Pelosi's SF office

  • NEWS
  • by Sari Staver
  • Aug 14, 2018

Longtime gay activist and policy analyst Gary McCoy has been named a congressional aide in the San Francisco office of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D).

Castro Street bank robbed

  • CRIME
  • by Sari Staver
  • Aug 3, 2018

U.S. Bank's Castro branch robbed; suspect still at large.

Supes ban pot dispensaries in Chinatown

  • NEWS
  • by Sari Staver
  • Aug 1, 2018

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 Tuesday to ban cannabis dispensaries in Chinatown.

Stripping with suspense

  • BOOKS
  • by Sari Staver
  • Aug 1, 2018

"Obsexion," by local writer Matt Converse, is based on the author's seven years as a dancer at the iconic San Francisco club.

Kaiser doctor receives leadership award

  • NEWS
  • by Sari Staver
  • Aug 1, 2018

A gay Union City Kaiser Permanente physician has been awarded the LGBTQ Leadership Award by the California chapter of the National Diversity Council for his longtime advocacy work.

Bay Area Cannasseur: Underground cannabis parties pop up in SF

  • NEWS
  • by Sari Staver
  • Aug 1, 2018

Despite the 2016 legalization of recreational cannabis in California, the state still bans the use of pot in, or with, food served in restaurants or other public spaces.

Celebrities done up in rubbish!

  • BOOKS
  • by Sari Staver
  • Jul 26, 2018

"Pop Trash: The Amazing Art of Jason Mecier," a coffee-table book with full-page pictures of meticulously crafted celebrity portraits, rolled off the presses this month.

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