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SF's Beloved 'Sunset Reservoir Brewing Co.' ClosingSF’s Beloved ‘Sunset Reservoir Brewing Co.’ Closing
By - posted 8/23/2024
Bars, Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, LGBTQ+, San Francisco

San Francisco brewery, Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company, is saying goodbye at the end of the month. The beloved brewery has served the Outer Sunset for the past decade, serving food and drinks, and hosting their popular Drag Brunch. The acclaimed brewery has won several awards including: Best Local Brewery Best Beer Selection Best Brunch Best more...

Castro’s Juneteenth Block Party: Lil Nas X Outdoor Screening & Drag ShowCastro’s Juneteenth Block Party: Lil Nas X Outdoor Screening & Drag Show
By - posted 6/12/2024
LGBTQ+, Pride, San Francisco

Curtain up and light the lights – and let them be neon in rainbow hues. Hosted by the arts nonprofit Frameline, (www.frameline.org) the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline48) kicks off its 48th edition with a first-of-its-kind outdoor special event and film screening in front of its “Forever Home,” San more...

Massive 4.1 Mile Laser Rainbow Flag Returns to SFMassive 4.1 Mile Laser Rainbow Flag Returns to SF
By - posted 6/11/2024
LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride

 The world’s largest rainbow pride flag made up of massive laser space cannons will again flood San Francisco’s Market Street on Friday, June 28, 2024 and will continue for three nights, ending Sunday. Called WELCOME (#WelcomeSF), the 4.1-mile installation by arts nonprofit Illuminate debuted in 2022 to great fanfare, setting off celebrations up and more...

San Francisco Pride Guide 2024San Francisco Pride Guide 2024
By - posted 6/10/2024
Celebrations, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The Parade takes place on the last Sunday of June annually. The 2024 theme is Beacon of Love. Pride Celebration and Rally June 29-30, 2024 more...

Iconic SF Queer Bar, The Stud, Finally ReopensIconic SF Queer Bar, The Stud, Finally Reopens
By - posted 4/23/2024
Bars, Bay Area Favorites, LGBTQ+, Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco

Thanks to NBC Bay Area for sharing the news that San Francisco’s The Stud bar has finally reopened. The Stud, the country’s only cooperatively owned nightclub, had been in operation for 54 years when it shut down in May of 2020. After a four-year closure, the historic LGBT bar finally has more...

Iconic "Asia SF" Dinner Show Will Stay Open 1 Extra MonthIconic “Asia SF” Dinner Show Will Stay Open 1 Extra Month
By - posted 4/4/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, LGBTQ+, San Francisco

Thanks KRON4 for sharing the news that the legendary dinner theater, Asia SF, will stay open for one extra month. Sadly, San Francisco’s pioneering transgender cabaret dinner show announced it was closing its doors at the end of March. The club initially announced its last dinner show would be Sunday, March more...

Iconic SF Queer Bar "Stud" Reopens April 20thIconic SF Queer Bar “Stud” Reopens April 20th
By - posted 3/28/2024
Bars, Bay Area Favorites, LGBTQ+, Reopening, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that San Francisco’s historic LGBTQ+ bar The Stud is reopening on April 20, 2024. The country’s only cooperatively owned LGBT bar had been in operation for 54 years, but sadly shut down in May of 2020. San Francisco’s oldest Gay Bar, dating back to 1966, more...

Legendary "AsiaSF" Dinner Theater Closes After 25 YearsLegendary “AsiaSF” Dinner Theater Closes After 25 Years
By - posted 2/7/2024
Goodbye, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Sadly, San Francisco’s pioneering transgender cabaret dinner show, AsiaSF, has announced it is closing its doors at the end of March. Ending a storied career with style, grace, award-winning cuisine and legendary, internationally-acclaimed entertainment, AsiaSF, the storied San Francisco dinner theatre and cabaret featuring the world-famous transgender Ladies of AsiaSF, has more...

This is What SF's New "Harvey Milk Plaza" May Look LikeThis is What SF’s New “Harvey Milk Plaza” May Look Like
By - posted 1/18/2024
Brand New, LGBTQ+, San Francisco

San Francisco’s Harvey Milk Plaza will be reimagined as a welcoming, vibrant space that honors and celebrates Harvey Milk’s life and legacy, celebrates his enduring importance to the LGBTQ+ community, and inspires all by acting as a beacon of hope to marginalized communities worldwide. The Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza more...

SF's Giant Laser Lights Return for APEC (Nov. 13-16)SF’s Giant Laser Lights Return for APEC (Nov. 13-16)
By - posted 11/9/2023
Artsy Fartsy, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Illuminate and Civic Joy Fund Partner to Beam Lasers Across San Francisco during APEC Week as a Gift from the People of San Francisco Major artwork will proceed despite late funding cut Arts nonprofit Illuminate, in partnership with the Civic Joy Fund, will activate Market Street with a never-before-seen array of 12 more...

California's 1st Drag Queen School Coming to SFCalifornia’s 1st Drag Queen School Coming to SF
By - posted 10/17/2023
Brand New, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Wow

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that San Francisco will soon be home to California’s first drag queen school. San Francisco’s iconic LGBTQ+ bar The Stud is opening the The Stud School of Drag which will teach the fundamentals of drag performance. The school will offer weekly evening classes covering more...

SF's Oldest Gay Bar "The Stud" is Coming Back!SF’s Oldest Gay Bar “The Stud” is Coming Back!
By - posted 9/5/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Brand New, LGBTQ+, What's Closed / What's Open

The Stud, the country’s only cooperatively owned LGBT bar that had been in operation for 54 years but shut down in May of 2020 is coming back! SF’s oldest Gay Bar dating back to 1966 was originally located on Folsom where Holy Cow is now. In 1987 the bar moved to more...

SF's Thrive City Hosts Free Outdoor “Pride Comedy Night”SF’s Thrive City Hosts Free Outdoor “Pride Comedy Night”
By - posted 6/22/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, LGBTQ+, Pride, San Francisco

Thrive City invites everyone to this amazing free LGBTQ+ comedy festival at Chase Center on June 22nd! Outside and out loud is when breakthrough acts shine their brightest. Thrive City is tearing the roof off live entertainment with our can’t miss comedy lineup geared toward mature audiences. Pride Comedy Night presented by more...

SF City Hall Lights Up Rainbow for Pride 2023SF City Hall Lights Up Rainbow for Pride 2023
By - posted 6/20/2023
LGBTQ+, San Francisco

Every evening at sunset, over 220 state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures illuminate City Hall’s exterior. Normally, a soft white glow shows off the play of light and shadow on the full façade and dome. Frequently, special plaza façade lighting schemes honor or celebrate events, seasons, and holidays. City Hall will be lit more...

AT&T "Turn Up The Love" Tour Returns to SF for 2023AT&T “Turn Up The Love” Tour Returns to SF for 2023
By - posted 6/15/2023
LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride, San Francisco, Sponsored

You’re invited to connect to the greatest LGBTQ+ musicians this summer with our compliments. The AT&T Turn Up The Love Tour is coming back to San Francisco! The San Francisco flagship store at 1 Powell St will include performances by Wrabel, Gigi Perez and Coco & Breezy, to spread the importance more...