Central Valley LGBTQ+ organization relaunches with new name, expanded focus

It turns out that there can be a lot in a name.

Ocean film fest to feature trans bodysurfer

When two people met in the water near the Manhattan Beach Pier, their shared love of surfing overcame their outward differences and became the basis for a new short documentary about the sport and trans joy.

Trans woman crowned Miss San Francisco

The Miss California Organization, part of the long-running Miss America pageant, has crowned the first transgender local winner in the state group's 99-year history.

Castro merchant taps into Ukrainian art for fundraiser

A Castro art gallery is using the humble postcard to help those hurt by the ongoing war in Ukraine, which recently entered its second year.

Theater group to hold drag camp for kids

As drag events across the country are targeted for harassment, a youth theater group in Santa Cruz is planning its first-ever weekend camp focused entirely on the art form.

'Justice: A New Musical' - composer and lyricist on their Supreme Court show

The Marin Theatre Company staging of "Justice: A New Musical" will technically be its second production after its world premiere last spring in Arizona. But real-life changes have inspired an updated version.

Walking tour will explore site of North Beach queer bars

An upcoming guided tour of North Beach will shed light on the neighborhood's sometimes forgotten role in San Francisco's LGBTQ history.

Peninsula art installation highlights LGBTQs

The creator of a new public art installation showcasing everyday LGBTQ people in Redwood City hopes it will help counter harmful political rhetoric about the community.

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