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Political Notebook: Gay Afghan leader Mojadedi seeks CA state Senate seat
NEWS |
Feb 4, 2026
| Matthew S. Bajko
The decision by Congressmember Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) to jump into California’s 2026 gubernatorial race rather than seek reelection to his East Bay House seat has set off a series of electoral dominoes in Alameda County.
Transmissions: My kitchen table
NEWS |
Feb 4, 2026
| Gwendolyn Ann Smith
In the wake of their 2024 loss, Democrats were busy trying to point fingers – and many looked to blame transgender people and many other minority groups.
Castro Coffee Co., nail salon will move, Mandelman says
NEWS |
Feb 3, 2026
| John Ferrannini
SF nonprofits brace for $17M in health dept. cuts
NEWS |
Feb 3, 2026
| John Ferrannini
Castro men’s store marks milestone year
BUSINESS |
Feb 3, 2026
| BAR Staff
Business Briefing: NFL program sources from LGBTQ firms
NEWS |
Feb 3, 2026
| Matthew S. Bajko
LGBTQ Agenda: LGBTQ+ Victory Fund focusing on state, local races in 2026
NEWS |
Feb 3, 2026
| John Ferrannini
Supes’ committee recommends adding Duboce Triangle to Castro LGBTQ Cultural District
NEWS |
Feb 2, 2026
| John Ferrannini
Arts & Culture
Francis Poulenc chamber music – Pascal Rogé and friends explore the gay composer’s intimate scores
ARTS & CULTURE |
Feb 2, 2026
| Tim Pfaff
Arguably one of the last century’s great gay composers, Francis Poulenc's select piano works and chamber music are getting a new release with acclaimed pianists Pascal Rogé and Elena Font.
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Andrew Lippa & Friends in Concert – Prolific composer, lyricist & singer performs with special guests at the Chan Center
LIVE MUSIC |
Jan 19, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
The acclaimed composer and lyricist for several Broadway musicals, Andrew Lippa will perform a one-night concert with Broadway actress Britney Coleman, other musicians and members of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus on Jan. 24 at the Chan Center.
Ben Villegas Randle – New artistic director at New Conservatory Theatre Center shares his goals
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 2, 2026
| Jim Gladstone
Jwan Yosef’s ‘Intimacies’ – Nearly two decades of paintings collected in a new monograph
ARTS & CULTURE | Feb 1, 2026
| Laura Moreno
Goals: ‘Heated Rivalry’ dance & trivia nights
TELEVISION | Jan 31, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
‘In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor and Me’ – Simon Raymonde’s fascinating slice of music history
ARTS & CULTURE | Jan 31, 2026
| Michael Flanagan
Words: Reuben “Tihi” Hayslett – Black queer lives in ‘Orbital Bebop’
ARTS & CULTURE | Jan 31, 2026
| Michele Karlsberg
‘Arco’ is rainbow bright – Ugo Bienvenu’s animated treasure’s queer clues
ARTS & CULTURE | Jan 30, 2026
| Gregg Shapiro
Olivia Colman is the reason to see ‘Jimpa’
ARTS & CULTURE | Jan 30, 2026
| Gregg Shapiro
Cheyenne Jackson’s back in town – The Broadway star embraces his gayness in his ‘Midlife Torso Tour’
ARTS & CULTURE | Jan 27, 2026
| Adam Sandel
Mike Maimone’s ‘Guess What? I Love You’ – Singer-songwriter’s odes to the loss of a loved one
ARTS & CULTURE | Jan 27, 2026
| Gregg Shapiro
Castro Theatre ‘Priscilla’ screening to raise funds for neighborhood’s benefit district
DRAG | Jan 7, 2026
| John Ferrannini
‘Natural Terrain: Dave Martin’s Subversive San Francisco’ – new exhibit of nude physique photos at the Bob Mizer Museum
DRAG | Jan 6, 2026
| Jim Provenzano
Queer comedy at SF Sketchfest: Laugh through the January doldrums
NIGHTLIFE | Jan 5, 2026
| Jim Gladstone
Oasis saved! – Popular nightclub receives emergency donation; will close for only a few months
DRAG | Dec 26, 2025
| Jim Provenzano
Going Out: Kiss off 2025 at New Year’s Eve events in bars & nightclubs
BARS | Dec 22, 2025
| Jim Provenzano
A kinky Christmas
LEATHER-KINK | Dec 22, 2025
| BAR Staff
‘The Wizard of Oz’ at The Sphere – Dorothy & friends land in Vegas
NIGHTLIFE | Dec 22, 2025
| Jim Gladstone
Adult gay porn star Lane Rogers, aka Blake Mitchell, dead at 31
SEXUALITY | Dec 18, 2025
| John Ferrannini
‘A Chanticleer Christmas’ – Holiday voices of jubilation and joy
LIVE MUSIC | Dec 15, 2025
| Brian Bromberger
Kung Pao Kosher Comedy – Comic legend Elayne Boosler headlines the holiday favorite
NIGHTLIFE | Dec 15, 2025
| Davif-Elijah Nahmod
Voting now open for B.A.R. 2026 LGBTQ Best of the Bay readers’ poll
DRAG | Dec 13, 2025
| Cynthia Laird