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Political Notebook: In addition to hope, Milk's other mantra was, 'You've gotta vote!'

Political Notebook: In addition to hope, Milk's other mantra was, 'You've gotta vote!'

NEWS | May 15, 2024 | Matthew S. Bajko

Over the decades the late gay San Francisco supervisor Harvey Milk has become well known for his line, "You've gotta give 'em hope." Less famously, Milk's other mantra was, "You've gotta vote!"

Editorial: Why Give OUT Day matters

Editorial: Why Give OUT Day matters

NEWS | May 15, 2024 | BAR Editorial Board

By now, many readers have probably received a few — or a lot — of emails and messages on social media from LGBTQ nonprofits seeking donations through Give OUT Day.

News Briefs: Volunteers needed for pink triangle display

News Briefs: Volunteers needed for pink triangle display

NEWS | May 15, 2024 | Cynthia Laird
Obituaries: Michael Davenport

Obituaries: Michael Davenport

NEWS | May 15, 2024 | BAR staff
Guest Opinion: Let's preserve LGBTQ culture

Guest Opinion: Let's preserve LGBTQ culture

NEWS | May 15, 2024 | Johnny Townsend
Obituaries: Thomas Fontaine

Obituaries: Thomas Fontaine

NEWS | May 15, 2024 | BAR staff
Transmissions: Control

Transmissions: Control

COMMENTARY | May 15, 2024 | Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Oxytocin Peptide Hormone: What Is It And How Does It Operate?

Oxytocin Peptide Hormone: What Is It And How Does It Operate?

HEALTH | May 15, 2024 | Advertising Department -- Sponsored content

Arts & Culture

Music for mortals: The Lavender Tube on Lady Gaga, 'Dead Boy Detectives' & more

Music for mortals: The Lavender Tube on Lady Gaga, 'Dead Boy Detectives' & more

TELEVISION | May 11, 2024 | Victoria A. Brownworth

Get ready, Little Monsters, Mother Monster is back to remind Taylor Swift and Beyoncé they aren't the only queens. Also, "Dead Boy Detectives," "Black Twitter: A People's History," "Hacks" and more are on our TV columnist's watchful eye.

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Oaklash unleashed! Oakland's three-day celebration of trans and queer performance returns

Oaklash unleashed! Oakland's three-day celebration of trans and queer performance returns

DRAG | May 7, 2024 | David-Elijah Nahmod

Oaklash, Oakland's annual celebration of queer and trans performance, is back, and it promises to be wilder than ever. The party takes place on the weekend of May 17.

Romelo Urbi steps out in Ray of Light Theatre's 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'

Romelo Urbi steps out in Ray of Light Theatre's 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'

THEATER | May 14, 2024 | Jim Gladstone
Bringing Bacon Home: collection of Francis Bacon letters shows the painter in a new light

Bringing Bacon Home: collection of Francis Bacon letters shows the painter in a new light

ART | May 14, 2024 | Robert Brokl
'The Glass Menagerie' - a bumpy update at San Francisco Playhouse

'The Glass Menagerie' - a bumpy update at San Francisco Playhouse

THEATER | May 14, 2024 | Jim Gladstone
In the 'Spotlight' - Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band celebrates animation, video games

In the 'Spotlight' - Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band celebrates animation, video games

MUSIC | May 14, 2024 | David-Elijah Nahmod
Great Britten from the jump — Violin Concerto, 'Spring Symphony,' shorter works in new recordings

Great Britten from the jump — Violin Concerto, 'Spring Symphony,' shorter works in new recordings

MUSIC | May 13, 2024 | Tim Pfaff
LZ Love's 'From The Rooter to The Tooter' - a transgender life of love & music

LZ Love's 'From The Rooter to The Tooter' - a transgender life of love & music

BOOKS | May 13, 2024 | Cornelius Washington
'I Saw the TV Glow' — Surreal, mind-blowing nightmare or just mad TV?

'I Saw the TV Glow' — Surreal, mind-blowing nightmare or just mad TV?

MOVIES | May 12, 2024 | Brian Bromberger
Q-Music: country Pride playlist

Q-Music: country Pride playlist

MUSIC | May 12, 2024 | Gregg Shapiro
Going Out, May 9-17, 2024

Going Out, May 9-17, 2024

THEATER | May 9, 2024 | Jim Provenzano
'Torch Song' at Marin Theatre Company — Harvey Fierstein's breakthrough classic revised and revived

'Torch Song' at Marin Theatre Company — Harvey Fierstein's breakthrough classic revised and revived

THEATER | May 7, 2024 | Jim Gladstone
Glam-rock folk-singer Aaron Lee Tasjan's 'Stellar' achievement

Glam-rock folk-singer Aaron Lee Tasjan's 'Stellar' achievement

MUSIC | May 7, 2024 | Gregg Shapiro
SF LGBTQ club fights to stay alive amid downtown woes

SF LGBTQ club fights to stay alive amid downtown woes

BARS | May 14, 2024 | John Ferrannini
Bare Chest Calendar Men 2025

Bare Chest Calendar Men 2025

BARS | May 13, 2024 | Larry Rich
The Best LGBTQ+ Casino Resorts in the World

The Best LGBTQ+ Casino Resorts in the World

DAYTIME | May 6, 2024 | Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Going Out, May 2-10, 2024

Going Out, May 2-10, 2024

NIGHTLIFE | May 2, 2024 | Jim Provenzano, Arts Editor
Vladimir Kornéev: International singing star to make U.S. debut in Orinda

Vladimir Kornéev: International singing star to make U.S. debut in Orinda

LIVE MUSIC | Apr 30, 2024 | Jim Gladstone
Q-Music: more pre-Pride tunes with cool sounds

Q-Music: more pre-Pride tunes with cool sounds

LIVE MUSIC | Apr 30, 2024 | Gregg Shapiro
Going Out, April 25-May 3, 2024

Going Out, April 25-May 3, 2024

NIGHTLIFE | Apr 25, 2024 | Jim Provenzano
SF International Arts Festival offers podium to LGBTQ performers: music and dance are on the menu

SF International Arts Festival offers podium to LGBTQ performers: music and dance are on the menu

LIVE MUSIC | Apr 23, 2024 | David-Elijah Nahmod
Bianca Del Rio: drag star to hold court at the Warfield

Bianca Del Rio: drag star to hold court at the Warfield

DRAG | Apr 23, 2024 | David-Elijah Nahmod
The Stud's return: historic bar's triumphant third time's a charm

The Stud's return: historic bar's triumphant third time's a charm

BARS | Apr 23, 2024 | Michael Flanagan
Vanessa Briscoe Hay - singer on Pylon Reenactment Society's musical magnetism

Vanessa Briscoe Hay - singer on Pylon Reenactment Society's musical magnetism

LIVE MUSIC | Apr 21, 2024 | Gregg Shapiro