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Online Extra: Frameline's screenings, fundraiser and new distribution director

Online Extra: Frameline's screenings, fundraiser and new distribution director

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Apr 29, 2020

Amid the pandemic crisis, Frameline wraps up its fundraiser, screens films and documentaries, and announced the hiring of its new Director of Distribution and Educational Programming.

Online Extra: GLAAD, Sondheim fundraisers wow at-home viewers

Online Extra: GLAAD, Sondheim fundraisers wow at-home viewers

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Apr 27, 2020

In a battle of simultaneous streaming events, GLAAD's Together in Pride: You are Not Alone and Broadway.com's Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration both won the war of raising needed funds while keeping us entertained.

Homing's In: Arts, Nightlife and Community Events

Homing's In: Arts, Nightlife and Community Events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Apr 24, 2020

Enjoy the wonderful array of arts, nightlife and community events online, many of them also worthy fundraisers.

You can help support the Bay Area Reporter fundraising campaign

You can help support the Bay Area Reporter fundraising campaign

  • by Michael Yamashita
  • Apr 15, 2020

San Francisco is one of 11 US cities that is fortunate to have a legacy LGBT publication by us, for us, and about us. Help preserve the BAR as an historic and important community institution for the future.

Nightlife, Arts and Community Events Continue Online During Shutdown

Nightlife, Arts and Community Events Continue Online During Shutdown

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Apr 10, 2020

Nightlife and community gatherings are a big part of queer culture, but all that has gone away. Undaunted, many of the Bay Area's most beloved performers, party promoters and events producers have found a new way to bring their magic to the masses.

We miss the nightlife: Bestie talented people

We miss the nightlife: Bestie talented people

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Apr 2, 2020

What would queer San Francisco be without our nocturnal animals, the revelers and entertainers and service stars? Let's raise a glass (make it a double), to this year's Nightlife People Bestie winners.

Coronation 55 @ Park Central Hotel

Coronation 55 @ Park Central Hotel

  • by Gooch
  • Feb 26, 2020

In addition to Imperial Council events around the Bay Area through the weekend, Coronation 55, titled 'Disco in the Jungle,' held Feb. 22 at the Park Central Hotel, concluded with the crowning of new Empress Mimi Osa and Emperor William Bulkley.

Shining Stars: Coronation 55 @ Park Central Hotel

Shining Stars: Coronation 55 @ Park Central Hotel

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Feb 26, 2020

Coronation 55, titled 'Disco in the Jungle,' held Saturday February 22 at the Park Central Hotel, brought out a festive array of fabulous Royal queens in gowns, daring drag, and some amusing jungle-themed couture.

Giving Back at Pride - Celebrating 17 years, and getting ready for 2020

Giving Back at Pride - Celebrating 17 years, and getting ready for 2020

  • by Juanita MORE!
  • Feb 24, 2020

"I remember the first time I marched with a contingent. It was pure magic, stepping off the curb and planting my foot onto Market Street." Philanthropist and event creator Juanita MORE! shares her history of popular Pride party-fundraisers.

Academy of Friends @ Commonwealth Club

Academy of Friends @ Commonwealth Club

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Feb 12, 2020

Oscar fans enjoyed watching the annual academy Awards as patrons of Academy of Friends, this year held at The Commonwealth Club's theatre, reception area and rooftop.

10th annual readers' poll starts

10th annual readers' poll starts

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jan 29, 2020

This year marks the 10th annual Bay Area Reporter readers' poll, the Besties, and voting begins Thursday, January 30.

Oscar Party Time - Academy of Friends' 40th

Oscar Party Time - Academy of Friends' 40th

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 29, 2020

To celebrate four decades of glamorous fundraisers, the Academy of Friends welcomes patrons at their annual Oscars-viewing party at a fabulous new location, and with a Ruby Red theme.

Leather or bust: Sipping up suds at Sunday's 'gay church'

Leather or bust: Sipping up suds at Sunday's 'gay church'

  • by Race Bannon
  • Jan 15, 2020

Ask a local San Francisco leather person what they're doing on a Sunday afternoon and you'll often here them say they're going to the beer bust. That typically means the weekly Sunday SF Eagle beer bust.

MORE! in 2020: Looking back — and forward

MORE! in 2020: Looking back — and forward

  • by Juanita MORE!
  • Dec 30, 2019

Nightlife icon and community activist Juanita MORE! shares her thoughts on 2019's ups and down, and projects to look forward to in 2020.