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Holigay Events: Choral, Cabaret, Comedy and More for December Fun
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and now that the Bay Area has reopened, there's plenty to do in December. Here are several ways you can celebrate and have a joyous holiday.
Chick-fil-A Opens Near SF City Line
Long reviled by LGBTQ community members, chicken sandwich purveyor Chick-fil-A is opening its newest Bay Area location mere minutes away from San Francisco's city line.
50 Years in 50 Weeks: 'Queer Crips' in 2003
In the B.A.R.'s November 13 issue, John R. Killacky shares his experience in becoming disabled, and how using a wheelchair helped him gain more freedom than using a cane at age 51.
Out at Outside Lands
Outside Lands is back. And it's outer than ever. Here's just a partial rundown of this year's queer Outside Lands highlights across a full gamut of musical genres, from R&B to rock to electronica.
Seventh B.A.R. Talk to Focus on Local Politics
Politics through five decades of Bay Area Reporter coverage will be discussed by an esteemed panel of local officials, with Assistant News Editor and politics columnist Matthew S. Bajko, on Thursday, November 4.
Schlomer Haus Art Gallery Opens in the Castro
A new art gallery kicks off its opening on October 26 with the work of six different artists. The gay couple who own Schlomer Haus Gallery, located in the Castro/Duboce district, hopes to draw art fans from all over.
Los Angeles Poised to Enact Strict Vaccination Mandate
The measure would require shots for everyone entering a bar, restaurant, nail salon, gym or even a Lakers game.
50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1996's Cinematic 'Dyke Twist'
The film "Bound," described in the October 3 issue of the 'Bay Area Reporter, was "Noir lite with a dyke twist." The Gina Gershon/Jennifer Tilly stylized romance got off to a passionate start only minutes into the crime flick.
Watch: Fired Gay Volleyball Coach Proves Need for Equality Act
Inoke Tonga was fired from Valor Christian High School after the school's campus pastor and athletic director told him said his openness about his sexuality "was a danger to be in front of the kids."
Maskless San Francisco Mayor Bucks Health Order at Nightclub
San Francisco's mayor was spotted dancing and singing without a mask at an indoor nightclub, despite a strict order by her public health department that requires wearing masks at indoor establishments unless someone is actively eating or drinking.
Florida Surpasses 50K COVID Deaths After Battling Delta Wave
Florida surpassed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began, health officials reported Thursday, with more than one fourth of those succumbing this summer as the state battled a fierce surge in infections fueled by the delta variant.
50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1994, Pedro Got Real
1994 was a big year for LGBT arts. But perhaps the brightest — yet sadly briefest — star to shine was Pedro Zamora in Season 3 of MTV's "The Real World," set in San Francisco.
Diner Shot During Robbery at High-End NYC Restaurant
A diner at a high-end Manhattan restaurant was shot in the leg during a stickup in the eatery's outdoor seating area, police said.
Alaska's Largest Hospital Implements Crisis Care Standards
Overwhelmed by a surge in COVID-19 patients, Alaska's largest hospital on Tuesday implemented crisis standards of care, prioritizing resources and treatments to those patients who have the potential to benefit the most.
Circus Bella: Big Top Fun in Bay Area Parks
Circus Bella is now in the Bay Area offering the excitement of a circus in their new live shows taking place at various Bay Area parks. Two members of the company are out and proud members of the LGBTQ community.
Missouri Teacher Resigns After School Says Remove Pride Flag, Don't Discuss Sexuality
A Neosho teacher resigned last week after parents complained about a pride flag in his classroom and the district told him to take it down.
50 Years in 50 Weeks: The Sisters' Hood in 1993
Perhaps the most visually striking lead Arts feature of 1993 showcased the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Tim Farrell interviewed members of the drag nun collective who were banned from the March on Washington stage.
Idaho Hospitals Begin Rationing Health Care Amid COVID Surge
Idaho public health leaders announced Tuesday that they activated "crisis standards of care" allowing health care rationing for the state's northern hospitals because there are more coronavirus patients than the institutions can handle.
50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1992's Glam on a Rampage with Justin Bond
In one short column, Justin (pre-Vivian) Bond's May 21 Glam on a Rampage write-up encapsulates a wacky weekend at The Woods with the late drag persona Miss Kitty.
Two Homelands Converge for LGBTQ Cuban Americans in Miami's Little Havana
A gay Cuban American journalist returns to his childhood home of Miami to explore Little Havana's legacy and the impact of queer Cuban culture.