Political Notebook: Oakland museum shines a light on LGBT history
Political Notebook: Oakland museum shines a light on LGBT history

The black and white photo, at first glance, could be of any sharply dressed couple. The woman is adorned in her Sunday best and the gentleman sports a pinstripe suit.

Apr 17, 2019

Bay Area Cannasseur: 4/20 offers special events and sales
Bay Area Cannasseur: 4/20 offers special events and sales

This is a special edition of the Bay Area Reporter's cannabis column and celebrates all things 4/20.

by Sari Staver | Apr 17, 2019

Disco Coalition's grooves - 'Super Queeros' parties with Juanita MORE!
Disco Coalition's grooves - 'Super Queeros' parties with Juanita MORE!

While fundraisers and drag queens are commonplace in the Castro, it's rare that 100 percent of the proceeds from a three-hour Friday event goes to a great cause. Enter The Disco Coalition.

by C.J. Knight | Apr 10, 2019

What About the Sex? - Combining Social and Sexual Scenes
What About the Sex? - Combining Social and Sexual Scenes

Recently, a young gay man messaged me, stating, "I've tried the leather scene. It's not for me." I asked why. He said, "It's not about sex anymore. It's not even about anything erotic anymore." Was he correct?

by Race Bannon | Apr 14, 2019

Hole in the Wall's 25th - Celebrating a quarter century of beer, bikers and rock & roll
Hole in the Wall's 25th - Celebrating a quarter century of beer, bikers and rock & roll

On Saturday April 13, the Hole in the Wall Saloon will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a party. The bar is best known for its colorful (some say surreal) decor, and for its rock music.

by David-Elijah Nahmod | Apr 10, 2019

Sisters celebrate 40 years with return to Dolores Park
Sisters celebrate 40 years with return to Dolores Park

It's back. To commemorate their 40th anniversary, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's annual Easter in the Park is returning to Mission Dolores Park near the Castro after being held at Golden Gate Park for the last five years.

Apr 5, 2019

Chinese company pressured to sell Grindr
Chinese company pressured to sell Grindr

Kunlun Tech Co. Ltd., a Chinese mobile gaming company that bought Grindr in 2018, is being pressured to sell the gay dating app, according to multiple media outlets.

by David-Elijah Nahmod | Apr 6, 2019

Best Bars and nightclubs - 2019's reader favorites
Best Bars and nightclubs - 2019's reader favorites

The Besties give us an opportunity to visit some longtime favorite watering holes, to visit some of the newer venues in town and unfortunately to note the passing of one venue.

by Michael Flanagan | Apr 3, 2019

Bestie Peeps - Your favorite singers, MCs, dragsters and DJs
Bestie Peeps - Your favorite singers, MCs, dragsters and DJs

They love the nightlife, they love to boogie. And this year, our creatures of the night like to mix it up. We've got all new winners in the bartending category, a ladies rout in the comedy club, and a wake-up call in the gogo guys competition.

by Jim Gladstone | Apr 3, 2019

Bestie Eats - Your fave brunch, dinner, desserts and more
Bestie Eats - Your fave brunch, dinner, desserts and more

"We are everywhere!" may be a queer community rallying cry, but once again, Bestie voters don't seem to eat anywhere but the Castro and the Mission.

by Jim Gladstone | Apr 3, 2019


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