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

September 5, 2023

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

GAPA Runway 2023 'Into the Looking Glass' celebrates queer/trans Asian Pacific Islander excellence

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Aug 8, 2023

For decades, GAPA Runway has celebrated queer and trans Asian Pacific Islander excellence with a dazzling pageant. This year's pageant promises to be as fabulous as ever.

Drag King Contest returns to Oasis

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Jul 25, 2023

The 27th Annual San Francisco Drag King Contest comes to Oasis on August 6, and King extraordinaire Fudgie Frottage says that 27 is his lucky number. Frottage will co-host the contest with beloved Sister Roma.

Juanita MORE!'s Pride and joy

by Christopher J. Beale
Jun 20, 2023

San Francisco drag legend Juanita MORE! is in mid-preparation for what is always, and promises to be, a wall-to-wall weekend of events during this year's Pride celebrations.

Broadway Bares-San Francisco Strips VI: taking it all off for charity

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Jun 13, 2023

On June 17, the sixth local incarnation of "Broadway Bares" strips its way into DNA Lounge. "Broadway Bares/San Francisco Strips VI: ChampionStrips" will raise critical funds for the Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation while promising a rollicking good time.

Project Nunway: The Sisters' sartorial celebration returns

by Jim Provenzano
May 16, 2023

Holy haute couture! The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's popular Project Nunway fashion show fundraiser returns May 26, and this time, the eleventh edition will be held in a former church, St. Joseph's Art Society.

News Briefs: MORE!, Roma to headline benefit for mental health

by Cynthia Laird
May 3, 2023

Drag artists Juanita MORE! and Sister Roma will co-host "Truth in Pink," a benefit for Queer LifeSpace that takes place Saturday, May 20, from noon to 6:30 p.m. at The Terrace at 620 Jones Street in San Francisco.

SF LGBT Center's Soirée

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Mar 28, 2023

On April 15 the City View at the Metreon will come alive when the San Francisco LGBT Center celebrates its 21st year with its annual Soirée, which promises to be a night to remember.

New SF royalty crowned

by BAR staff
Feb 28, 2023

A new empress and emperor for the San Francisco Imperial Council were crowned last weekend during Coronation 58.

Bare Chest Calendar raises more than $205K

by Larry Rich
Feb 21, 2023

On February 16, the Bare Chest Calendar held its third preliminary competition for the 2024 Calendar at the Powerhouse bar in SoMa, which included a presentation of last year's fundraising total, a whopping $205,190.

One Night Only REAF concert with 'Mean Girls'

by photos by Steven Underhill
Feb 14, 2023

Cast members from the touring production of "Mean Girls" gave rousing performances at the One Night Only REAF benefit concert, held at the Marines' Memorial Theatre February 13, with guest performers D'Arcy Drollinger and Shawn Ryan.

Castro art gallery starts fundraiser as rent doubles

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Feb 6, 2023

Queer Arts Featured, a boutique, gallery and event space located at the former camera shop owned by Harvey Milk, had its rent double this past month. The owners have launched a GoFundMe campaign.

Harvettes: One Last Night at Harvey's

by photos by Steven Underhill
Jan 30, 2023

It was the last dance, the last night, and last call for Harvey's bar and restaurant on 18th and Castro on January 28, as drag queens and singers entertained the audience at a benefit for the now-unemployed staff members.

Kung Pao Kosher Comedy: annual holiday tradition celebrates 30 years

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Dec 13, 2022

It's been 30 years since Lisa Geduldig presented the first Kung Pao Kosher Comedy, now an annual Bay Area tradition. This year, Mark Schiff, Cathy Ladman, Orion Levine, Geduldig and her 91-year-old mother will perform.

One Night Only @ Strand Theater

by photos by Steven Underhill
Nov 29, 2022

The cast of the Broadway touring company of "Ain't Too Proud" and special guest Paula West filled A.C.T.'s Strand Theater with soulful jazzy music on November 28 at the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation's first live benefit concert in three years.

BARtab :: Fundraiser

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

GAPA Runway 2023 'Into the Looking Glass' celebrates queer/trans Asian Pacific Islander excellence

Drag King Contest returns to Oasis

Juanita MORE!'s Pride and joy

Broadway Bares-San Francisco Strips VI: taking it all off for charity

Project Nunway: The Sisters' sartorial celebration returns

News Briefs: MORE!, Roma to headline benefit for mental health

SF LGBT Center's Soirée

New SF royalty crowned

Bare Chest Calendar raises more than $205K

One Night Only REAF concert with 'Mean Girls'

Castro art gallery starts fundraiser as rent doubles

Harvettes: One Last Night at Harvey's

Kung Pao Kosher Comedy: annual holiday tradition celebrates 30 years

One Night Only @ Strand Theater

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