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SFPD: Two suspects get away after Castro bar break-in

SFPD: Two suspects get away after Castro bar break-in

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 3, 2023

Two suspects got away after allegedly breaking into the Lookout bar in San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro neighborhood.

SF LGBTQ bar vandalized with anti-trans slur

SF LGBTQ bar vandalized with anti-trans slur

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 27, 2023

The Cinch Saloon, the last LGBTQ bar on Polk Street in downtown San Francisco, was vandalized with graffiti containing an anti-trans slur.

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 25, 2023

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.

2 LGBTQ bars won't be open for Castro Street Fair

2 LGBTQ bars won't be open for Castro Street Fair

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 21, 2023

Two LGBTQ bars in the Castro neighborhood will not be open for the Castro Street Fair October 1, despite initial hopes to the contrary.

Going Out, Sept. 21-29, 2023

Going Out, Sept. 21-29, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 21, 2023

While we've got all the details on the annual Folsom Street Fair (this Sunday, Sept. 24) and its related events, we also have plenty of less kinky arts and nightlife events listed, this week and every week.

Fluid510's new tasty brunch & evening drag show

Fluid510's new tasty brunch & evening drag show

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 12, 2023

Fluid510 last month launched its bottomless mimosas brunch with a zesty menu, and the evening Jush Sundays, a drag cabaret hosted by "RuPaul's Drag Race" contestant Jasmine Masters.

The Stud LGBTQ bar needs to raise $500K for reopening

The Stud LGBTQ bar needs to raise $500K for reopening

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 5, 2023

A campaign to raise half-a-million dollars to reopen The Stud has already brought in $27,000.

Going Out, August 31-Sept. 8, 2023

Going Out, August 31-Sept. 8, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Aug 31, 2023

If our Fall Arts Preview features aren't providing enough arts options to amuse, then check out our expansive online listings, also with nightlife fun; this week and every week.

Badlands likely reopening within 2 months, new co-manager says

Badlands likely reopening within 2 months, new co-manager says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 21, 2023

The Badlands nightclub in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood is expected to open soon, the Bay Area Reporter has learned.

Going Out, August 3—11, 2023

Going Out, August 3—11, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Aug 3, 2023

Sip a beer with pals at The Midnight Sun, take in "The Tudors" at the Legion of Honor, or clap along to the rousing "Tina Turner Musical" at the Golden Gate Theatre. We've got all this and many more nightlife and arts listings, this week and every week.

Going Out, July 27—August 4, 2023

Going Out, July 27—August 4, 2023

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jul 27, 2023

Whether you're strapping up or stripping down at the Up Your Alley Street Fair, or fanning out in finery at a summer music concert, we've got the deets, this week and every week in Going Out.

Castro's Q Bar reveals opening timeline as other businesses remain shuttered

Castro's Q Bar reveals opening timeline as other businesses remain shuttered

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 13, 2023

A Castro neighborhood bar that'd been closed for years will be reopening in September after it passed its final inspection.

Beaux staff to take over shuttered Harvey's space

Beaux staff to take over shuttered Harvey's space

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 11, 2023

The bar and nightclub set to open next summer in the old Harvey's restaurant space at Castro and 18th streets will undergo a complete overhaul and expansion into a vacant adjacent retail space, according to one of the new leaseholders.

DJ Hodel is back spinning, celebrating 40 years

DJ Hodel is back spinning, celebrating 40 years

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jun 20, 2023

The music was pumping and the dance floor and bar were packed at Oakland's White Horse Bar last month.