David-Elijah Nahmod
San Francisco Castro
Comic Book Beardies, formerly Whatever Comics, going strong in new location & online
The owners, married (and bearded) couple Rich and Cougar Andrebou, sell comics in the Castro and across the country on their new Facebook Live show Read More
San Francisco Castro
In new memoir, Castro filmmaker Marc Huestis looks back on celebrity and community
Best known for his star-studded Castro Theater tribute events, Huestis has written an intimate memoir about his personal struggles and triumphs. Read More
San Francisco Tenderloin
St. James Infirmary celebrates two decades of providing healthcare to SF's sex workers
The occasion is a major one for the clinic, which was forced out of its longtime SoMa space in 2016. Read More
San Francisco Mission
Roxie Theater gets new executive director, plans lobby renovation
The nonprofit cinema, which is focused on independent, foreign and art films, is one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in the world. Read More
San Francisco Japantown
1st annual Coven Film Festival highlights work of female filmmakers
The brand-new film festival will screen 25 short films from diverse female filmmakers, many of them local. Read More
San Francisco Duboce Triangle
Society Cabaret finds semi-permanent home at Harvey Milk Center For the Recreational Arts
After losing its spot at the Hotel Rex, the popular cabaret series has a new space — and new shows — for 2019. Read More
San Francisco Bayview Castro
Local nonprofit to distribute holiday care packages to Bayview, Castro homeless residents
Plus, the nonprofit will be collecting donated items, like blankets, backpacks and soap. Read More
San Francisco Mission
Surviving a changing retail landscape, Faye's Coffee & Video celebrates its 20th anniversary
In recent decades, San Francisco has gone from 150-plus video stores to just 3. But this Mission mainstay has held on. Read More
San Francisco Inner Sunset
Society Cabaret temporarily relocates to Inner Sunset's Sip Tea Room
While seeking a permanent home, the intimate Union Square nightclub has found temporary accommodations in the Inner Sunset. Read More
San Francisco
With a month to go, both sides of Prop. C homeless tax measure heating up
Both supporters and opponents of Proposition C, the SF ballot measure to tax large businesses to pay for homeless services, have notched big wins. Read More
San Francisco Castro
'First lady of the Castro' Donna Sachet to be roasted at Castro Theater
The famed drag performer and community leader is set to be skewered by an array of LGBT luminaries. Read More
Oakland
Pride parade, celebrations return to Oakland this weekend
Roughly 50,000 people are expected to attend the parade this Sunday, September 9. Read More
San Francisco Castro
Now a legacy business, Cove on Castro serves up cafe fare and community
This family-owned cafe, which has been in business since the '70s, is an important gathering space for the LGBTQ community. Read More
San Francisco Union Square
Lower Nob Hill cabaret spotlights local talent
Society Cabaret cultivates performers via workshops and open mic nights. Read More
San Francisco Castro Union Square
Erik Chalfant, alter ego Vanessa Bousay, to make Feinstein's debut
Classically trained baritone Erik Chalfant talks about his two stage personas and his love for the Castro. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
Broadway Bares benefit raising funds for HIV services, programs
"Expect good clean fun and a lot of bang for your buck," said a performer. Read More
Oakland Castro Mission
Frameline 42 spotlights Castro stories
The annual LGBTQ film festival will screen 153 films from 39 countries. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Comic-book shop Whatever Store finds new lair on Market Street
Whatever Store is one of four businesses sharing the former Books Inc. location. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
SoMa's LGBTQ cabaret nightclub is no mirage
The venue's ownership team includes two drag performers. Read More
San Francisco Mission
Mission sex stories show is good, clean [and naughty] fun
"The goal is to make people feel welcome and to make new friends," said founder Dixie De La Tour. Read More
San Francisco
For Father-Daughter Duo, Life Is A Cabaret
Singing duo Frank Silletti and Ava Vukic are dropping a new album. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
Contemporary Jewish Museum Honors Cartoonist Rube Goldberg
Born in San Francisco, Goldberg was one of the 20th century's best-known illustrators. Read More
Oakland
Jack London Square's Weekend Markets Showcase Local Vendors
New open-air markets at the waterfront are promoting local makers and artisans. Read More
Oakland
Jack London Eatery Souley Vegan Serves Soul Food With A Healthy Twist
Locals and visitors have been finding a good new reason to visit the neighborhood. Read More
San Francisco Outer Sunset Parkside
West Portal Hardware Store Gutted By Fire Installs Temporary Mural
"We didn't do this for ourselves—I don't want people to come by and be sad," said the store's manager. Read More