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Laverne, surely

Laverne, surely

  • by Michael Flanagan
  • May 23, 2018

When Laverne Cummings died in a pedestrian accident in Las Vegas on March 22, 2018, we lost more than an astounding artist, vocalist and female impersonator. We lost a connection to a world that is quickly fading from view.

Gay Gaymes:  Geek out at gaming nights

Gay Gaymes: Geek out at gaming nights

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 23, 2018

Tuesday nights at The Midnight Sun are the newest Gaymer nights in the Bay Area. These evenings, which co-organizer Saul Sugarman promises will be loads of fun for gay geeks and their friends, will feature popular video games.

Jock Strap Happy Hour @ Powerhouse

Jock Strap Happy Hour @ Powerhouse

  • by photos by Steven Underhill
  • May 23, 2018

Hunks in very little clothing helped promote the upcoming REAF Broadway Bares SF III, the third edition of the sexy strip musical revue, to be held at DNA Lounge on June 17.

Dorian Ferro

Dorian Ferro

  • by Cornelius Washington
  • May 16, 2018

He's back! In his first Nob Hill Theater performances, Dorian Ferro scorched the stage, and I predict that his return engagement will put a very erect 'T' in Torrid! He's a man of few words, and more than some persuasion. The Nob Hill Theater gives you th

Petchitecture @ Fairmont Hotel

Petchitecture @ Fairmont Hotel

  • by Steven Underhill
  • May 16, 2018

Pets Are Wonderful Support's annual Petchitecture held at the Fairmont Hotel (950 Mason St.) on May 9, brought society celebrities and canine creatures to the fun benefit for the pet services nonprofit.

Tom Goss: The singer-songwriter's musical mission

Tom Goss: The singer-songwriter's musical mission

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • May 16, 2018

With equal parts heartfelt intention and musical invention, Tom Goss writes and performs songs that are unapologetically gay-themed. He'll perform The Love Cub, his new show, on May 19 in San Francisco at the Hotel Rex.

Cinco de Mayo @ Castro Bars

Cinco de Mayo @ Castro Bars

  • by Steven Underhill
  • May 9, 2018

Despite being an obscure battle victory in Mexican history, for patrons of Castro bars, the May 5 holiday remains an excuse for margaritas and specialty cocktails.

Queer Country West Coast

Queer Country West Coast

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 9, 2018

Lavender Country, a gay country western band which formed during the 1970s, comes to the Bay Area on May 18 when they join trans country performer Eli Conley for Queer Country West Coast at El Rio. Paisley Fields, a gay pop country act from Brooklyn, will

Goin' to The Chapel

Goin' to The Chapel

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • May 9, 2018

Eric Hanson has created a benefit with multiple beneficiaries: Breast Cancer Emergency Fund, three outstanding performers -Brendan James, Mia Dyson and Gregory Douglass- and the audience who will get to hear these acts at The Chapel on May 20.

Sampson McCormick: Seriously funny

Sampson McCormick: Seriously funny

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 2, 2018

African American gay comedian Sampson McCormick will headline a night of uproarious queer comedy on May 11 at the Oakland LGBT Center. Diana Hong of Sacramento Punch Line is the evening's special guest.

Every day is a Pride Parade

Every day is a Pride Parade

  • by Juanita MORE!
  • May 2, 2018

Get a gay jump on June celebrations! I remember the first time I marched in the San Francisco Pride Parade. It was pure magic stepping off the curb and planting my foot on Market Street. The heavy weight of not being out to everyone in my life had been

Street Meet - Big block party planned for Eagle's fifth anniversary

Street Meet - Big block party planned for Eagle's fifth anniversary

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Apr 25, 2018

On April 29 the SF Eagle, one of South of Market's most popular and iconic gay bars, will celebrate its fifth anniversary under the ownership of Lex Montiel and Mike Leon with what promises to be a huge birthday bash.

Daddy Issues @ The Stud

Daddy Issues @ The Stud

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Apr 25, 2018

Daddy Issues, the superqueer, super-diverse roaming dance party, invaded The Stud Bar on March 31.

Trog delight: Joan Crawford's monstrous cinematic swan song at Oasis

Trog delight: Joan Crawford's monstrous cinematic swan song at Oasis

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Apr 18, 2018

Widely considered to be the worst film in legendary movie star Joan Crawford's filmography, Trog returns to the stage as Trog Live at Oasis in what promises to be both a campy spoof and a reverential homage to the cult classic.