SF LGBT

[ follow ]
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
13 minutes ago

Marga Gomez's Spanish Stew at NCTC Is a Latina Lesbian Odyssey to 1976 San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Times

Marga Gomez premieres Spanish Stew, an autobiographical one-woman play blending family recipes, coming-out, and San Francisco's queer punk and avant-garde communities.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 hours ago

Ed and Art - San Francisco Bay Times

Ed Decker founded the New Conservatory Theatre Center to serve low-income youth; queer culture flourished during Reagan-era challenges, forming a lasting bond with Jewelle Gomez.
#hunky-jesus
SF LGBT
fromsf.funcheap.com
1 day ago

SF's Emergency Protest Against ICE Raids (Embarcadero Plaza)

Multiple free and paid Bay Area afternoon and evening events include movies, cultural celebrations, panels, workshops, and family entertainment October 23–26.
fromMedium
6 months ago

Easter in the park proved again why San Francisco is the country's queer heart

No Easter without the T. It's to show our solidarity with the trans community, which is under brutal attack right now.
SF LGBT
fromsf.funcheap.com
2 days ago

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

9:00 am Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park) FREE* *Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID 11:00 am SF's GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday FREE* *Free tickets are not available for reservation online on free days; all visitors will be welcomed to the museum as long as there is capacity on a first-come, first-served basis. 11:00 am Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) FREE
#carnivale
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Karaoke Night at Ginger's

Wednesday karaoke at Ginger's in San Francisco offers free entry, drink specials, a wide song list, and a welcoming, family atmosphere for 21+ patrons.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

How Did a Gay Church Embrace the Identity of "a Church with AIDS"?

In the late '80s, two MCC San Francisco ministers wrote an article called "We Are the Church Alive, the Church with AIDS." We wanted to know how a gay/lesbian church came to call itself "a church with AIDS." The answers lie in the years before our audio archive begins. So we started asking people. We explore two stories in what's likely a more complicated shift.
SF LGBT
SF LGBT
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

"It Is Up to Us to Be the Leaders We Need to Save Our Country"

Immediate, sustained, and unified grassroots activism is essential to defend democracy and advance justice against rising authoritarian threats.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

C U Next Tuesday: All Trans Drag (Oakland)

All-trans drag evening featuring Florgasm, Mister Peanut, Toxxxin, and Moss Tash with queer vendors, chef pop-ups, harm reduction, and DJ Ka'Lonji.
SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Castro Dispensary Owner and Legendary SF Cannabis Activist Terrance Alan Has Died

Terrance Alan, 73, founded CHAMP, co-founded the SF Entertainment Commission, owned the Castro Flore Dispensary, and helped lead California's 1996 medical marijuana legalization.
SF LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

How Hundreds of Cassette Tapes Hidden Under the Floor of a Bay Area Church Reveal a Unique Slice of Gay Life in the 1990s

Archival audio from 1,200 MCC tapes reveals how LGBTQ-affirming churches provided spiritual support, joy, and trauma processing during the AIDS crisis.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Snap Your Future: Free Headshots for Career Builders (SF LGBT Center)

Free headshot event in San Francisco provides two professional photos, makeup touchups, networking, and confidence-building for job seekers and career changers on October 23, 2025.
SF LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

How an LGBTQ+ Christian Church Faced AIDS in 1980s and '90s San Francisco.

A queer San Francisco church remembered lives lost during the AIDS epidemic through 1,200 cassette recordings of services, revealing struggles reconciling sexuality and faith.
SF LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Why an Out Queer Person in the Gay Liberation Days of the '70s Would Go To Church

Out queer people in the 1960s–70s attended inclusive churches like the Metropolitan Community Church for spiritual community, support, and care amid activism and family conflict.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Fenway Health stops providing hormones and puberty blockers to trans patients under 19

Fenway Health will stop providing hormones and puberty blockers to transgender patients under 19 to avoid losing federal funding.
SF LGBT
fromKqed
1 week ago

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Trans Liberation Activist, Dies at 78 | KQED

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Black transgender activist and community organizer, died at 78 after decades advocating for incarcerated and marginalized trans and LGBTQ people.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
1 week ago

Trans trailblazer Miss Major has passed: Read our 2023 interview with the Stonewall veteran - 48 hills

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy was a pioneering Black trans activist who co-founded the Transgender Gender-Variant Intersex Justice Project and advanced harm reduction and trans rights.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

As Our Communities Face Brutal Attacks, We Rise to Celebrate Us - San Francisco Bay Times

Celebrate inaugural LGBTQ Latine leaders honored for activism, career success, and commitment to advancing Latine and LGBTQ+ rights during Hispanic Latine Heritage Month.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

SF LGBT Center Appoints Jen Valles as Executive Director to Lead Its Next Chapter - San Francisco Bay Times

Jen Valles will become Executive Director of the SF LGBT Center in January 2026, expanding services and leadership amid rising anti‑LGBTQ+ attacks and increasing demand.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Honorees for the Inaugural Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Latine Leaders - San Francisco Bay Times

An inaugural Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Latine Leaders event on October 24, 2025 will benefit Use the News Foundation and El/La Para TransLatinas and celebrate diverse local Latine LGBTQ+ leadership.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

San Francisco's Only Adult LGBTQ Homeless Shelter Doubles Number of Beds, Triples in Size

As the Bay Area Reporter writes, Jazzie's Place, which is located at 1050 South Van Ness Avenue and run by Mission Action, was awarded the grant in April by the Board of Supervisors through the city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, despite the agency reportedly receiving a $170 million cut this year. Per BAR, the project was completed, and the shelter re-opened its doors on October 1.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

New Digital Jewish History Resource: Honoring Our Queer Elders Online Exhibit - San Francisco Bay Times

Honoring Our Queer Elders is a curated exhibition of legacy videos comprised of oral histories from a diverse group of LGBTQIA+ elders living in the Bay Area, including San Francisco Bay Times columnist Dr. Marcy Adelman and former Bay Times columnist Kathleen Archambeau, as well as Pam David and former State Senator Mark Leno, who have contributed to the paper.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

SF's Pilipinas Pride March, Unity Rally + Free Art Show at YBCA (2025)

Our joy is protest. Our presence is power. This Filipino American History Month, we make history with the first ever SOMA Pilipinas Pride: MAKIBEKI, happening this Sunday, October 12, 12-5PM at @ybca. Rooted in makibaka (to struggle, to defy), makibeki reclaims space for queer and trans Filipinxs to gather, celebrate, and resist through love, visibility, and creativity. 💛 What to Expect: * Unity Rally at Jessie Square featuring special guests Councilwoman Juslyn Manalo and Directress Honey Mahogany
SF LGBT
#dykes-on-bikes
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

Olga Talamante and The Ven. Miguel Bustos to Co-Emcee Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Latine Leaders on October 24, 2025 - San Francisco Bay Times

With co-producer Olga Talamante, the San Francisco Bay Times will present the inaugural Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Latine Leaders on October 24, 2025, from 6 pm-8:30 pm in the Mission District. Talamante will co-emcee the event with The Ven. Miguel Bustos. Both are legendary leaders in their own right whose LGBTQ+ activism has made a significant positive impact, not only here in the San Francisco Bay Area, but also internationally.
SF LGBT
#castro-street-fair
#drag-trivia
SF LGBT
fromMedium
6 months ago

I waited 15 years to see Hunky Jesus-and yes, he delivered

Queer communities transform repression into celebratory public resistance by combining mutual care, DIY fashion, and playful religious satire to affirm trans rights and solidarity.
#lgbtq
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Spirit of Compton's Cafeteria Riot soars again in new Flyaway work - 48 hills

I got a letter from the Turk X Taylor Initiative inviting members of the community to sign on to support their mission. They are a collective driven by architects, designers, artists, and activists ['researching material to collaboratively envision a speculative design proposal that decarcerates the Turk and Taylor historic building and its vacant storefront to resurface its legacy of resistance'].
SF LGBT
#folsom-street-fair
#gapa-runway
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Donna's Chronicles, "One always leaves GAPA's Runway amazed..." - San Francisco Bay Times

GAPA's Runway 2025 showcased creative performers, strong community spirit, and crowned Seika Ryu, The Indigo Menace, and Quinn Amann Krunch as winners.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
SF LGBT

GAPA Runway 2025: Myths & Legends - San Francisco Bay Times

GAPA Runway 2025 showcased Myths & Legends-themed creativity and production, crowning Seika Ryu (Mr.), The Indigo Menace (Mx.), and Quinn Amann Krunch (Ms.).
SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

DJ Bus Station John Injured in SoMa Fall, Robbed While Laying on the Ground

Local DJ Bus Station John suffered a shattered shoulder in a sidewalk fall, was robbed while injured, and faces recovery preventing him from DJing.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 weeks ago

Christopher Verdugo to Step Down as CEO of San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus & The Chan National Queer Arts Center After a Decade of Transformative Leadership - San Francisco Bay Times

Christopher Verdugo will step down June 30, 2026 after ten years as SFGMC CEO, having led growth and opened the Chan National Queer Arts Center.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 weeks ago

LGBTQ+ Activist, Philanthropist, and WordPress Visionary Anne Sterling Dorman (December 5, 1952-July 19, 2025) - San Francisco Bay Times

Anne Sterling Dorman, a Consulting Chief Financial Officer for venture capital backed start-up companies in Silicon Valley and beyond, died on July 19, 2025, just three months after the passing of her wife, Annette Tracy. Dorman for many years had suffered from primary progressive aphasia. Before her illness, she was a regular guest at "Betty's List" events. Both she and her wife, who shared a home in the Castro, were supporters of the San Francisco Bay Times.
SF LGBT
fromMedium
7 months ago

Forgive me, Father, for I have served a look

I once again pushed the boundaries of formalwear physics this month. Limb placement is a lowkey suggestion in a ballgown - and what better place to test minor acrobatic miracles than at Grace Cathedral? It was the annual Carnivale gala, otherwise known as San Francisco's most glamorous reason to get drunk in a church. I sat for dinner on March 4th among a cohort that felt immediately familiar; Not in the we grew up together way, but in the we survived another year in journalism way. We traded hot takes on uppity columnists, great parties, and how to write about rich people without getting blacklisted.
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

San Francisco inspires unusual change to Grindr app

With less than a week before the Portola Music Festival 's gates open, San Francisco's electronic music festival is getting an unexpected boost from one of the world's most popular LGBTQ+ dating apps. Starting Monday, the LGBTQ+ app is switching out its familiar "bloop" notification sound. Instead, for the next week, when U.S. Grindr users receive a message, they'll hear the opening of "Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)," the 1999 hit by Christina Aguilera.
SF LGBT
#wnba
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Rainbow Honor Walk Celebrates 19th Century Diplomat Roger Casement at Namesake Mission District Bar - San Francisco Bay Times

Roger Casement honored with a Rainbow Honor Walk bronze plaque to be installed in the Castro; benefit held September 4, 2025, at Casements Bar supporting the nonprofit.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

San Francisco Bay Times Photographer Sandy Morris Honored on Her 85th Birthday - San Francisco Bay Times

Sandra "Sandy" Morris, an 85-year-old Bay Area lesbian community photographer, documented LGBTQ+ events, supported women's cultural spaces, and organized community celebrations.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Queer Brilliance in Jeopardy! Highlighted the Achievements of Nguyen Pham and Amy Schneider - San Francisco Bay Times

What was one of the most joyful events of my summer?! (It was) so fun linking up with legendary Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider for Queer Brilliance in Jeopardy! Thank you to StartOut, Werqwise, and the hundreds of in-person and remote attendees for welcoming Amy and me to share our stories-especially my work with The Mensa Foundation, American Mensa, and San Francisco Pride-and deep-dive into topics including multiple intelligences, AI, risk-taking, naysayers, and mentorship as inspiration for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship. Yay, queer nerds!
SF LGBT
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Sister Dana sez, "Happy LEATHER MONTH..." - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco celebrates Leather Month with Kegan Marling's leather photography exhibit at Strut/Magnet and the annual LeatherWalk fundraiser on September 21, 2025.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
SF LGBT

$20 All Access Pass to "Doors Open California" Historic Site Weekend (Sept. 6-28)

Doors Open California provides a $20 pass for statewide access to 75+ historic sites during the weekend of June 11–12, 2022.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Dr. Tim Seelig and Husband, Singer/Musician Bobby Jo Valentine, Go Skydiving - San Francisco Bay Times

Dr. Tim Seelig and his husband Bobby Jo Valentine went skydiving as part of Seelig's bucket-list adventures approaching his 75th year.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

Monthly free family-friendly Castro Art Mart features LGBTQ artists, live music, drag performances, and local vendors every first Sunday on Noe and Market Streets.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

Free, family-friendly Castro Art Mart: LGBTQ artists, live music, drag performances, and local vendors every first Sunday 11am–5pm at Noe and Market, San Francisco.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

San Francisco Queer Cocktail Week "A Queer Wonderland Happy Hour"

Be a part of the transformation of DACHA Kitchen and Bar into A Queer Wonderland, complete with yummy drinks and eats you won't want to miss. Come dressed as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character and you might just meet the Hatter, Rabbit, or Queen of your destiny! Our event is part of San Francisco Queer Cocktail Week , a series of events helping to bring more awareness to the many queer-owned bars and restaurant in our beautifully queer city.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Rebel song: A history of gay men's choruses

Gay men's choruses evolved from 1978 visibility efforts into resilient cultural institutions combining music, queer identity, and social justice.
#lgbtq-rights
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago

Trans Narratives of America in Menlo Park | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Carolina De Robertis, author of So Many Stars: An Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and Two-Spirit People of Color, joins in conversation with Nico Lang of American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era. This timely discussion dives into the stories of trans youth and elders, highlighting the way historical struggles and triumphs inform today's resistance.
SF LGBT
SF LGBT
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Rainbow Sierrans, the Sierra Club's first LGBTQ hiking group, on 40 years of trekking together

A Sierra Club LGBTQ affinity group formed in 1986 continues thriving decades later, sustaining friendships and commemorating co-founder Bob Walker's environmental and cultural legacy.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free "Drunk on Drag" First Thursday Drag Show at Ginger's Bar (SF)

Drunk on Drag is a monthly 21+ drag show at Ginger's with no cover, drinks for purchase, photo booth; doors 5pm, show around 8:30-9pm.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Where are the girls and the gays? Suddenly, S.F. is full of lesbian bars.

San Francisco's lesbian-focused nightlife has resurged since 2019 with new queer venues and events that favor inclusive, fluid labels over traditional 'lesbian bar' identity.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Donna's Chronicles, "We've become acquainted..." - San Francisco Bay Times

Soft nights out prioritize wellness, community, and meaningful social connection over alcohol, offering opportunities for entertainment venues to adapt programming to younger audiences.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Terry Baum to Present Lesbo Solo: My Gay History Play at The Marsh Berkeley - San Francisco Bay Times

The cabaret bar at The Marsh Berkeley: It's a low-lit, convivial room where stories feel personal, laughter bounces off the bar glasses, and conversation lingers long after the curtain call. This fall, it's the stage for cultural firebrand and renowned playwright Terry Baum's Lesbo Solo: My Gay History Play, her chronicle, love letter, and rallying cry to gay revolution across five decades and counting.
SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Sunday Links: Supporters to Rally for Yosemite Ranger Fired for Hanging Trans Pride Flag

Supporters of Shannon SJ Joslin, the nonbinary park ranger fired for hanging a massive transgender pride flag on Yosemite's El Capitan in May, are rallying Sunday afternoon at the Exploration Center in Yosemite Valley. Following the incident, NPS superintendent Ray McPadden implemented a rule prohibiting flying flags larger than 15 feet in the parks. [SF Standard] San Mateo is pursuing felony petty theft charges at more than seven times the rate of SF
SF LGBT
SF LGBT
fromKqed
2 months ago

San Francisco's First-Ever Black Pride Wants to Create a Legacy

San Francisco Black Pride centers Black LGBTQ+ community resilience through intergenerational programming, cultural performances, and grassroots funding while acknowledging gentrification, displacement, and AIDS-related grief.
SF LGBT
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Somerville bookstore to host 'wedding marathon' as Supreme Court weighs overturning marriage equality

A queer-owned bookstore in Somerville is hosting a wedding marathon for LGBTQIA+ couples amid Supreme Court considerations of same-sex marriage rights.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
2 months ago

Join us Wed/20 for a discussion on overdose prevention in queer nightlife - 48 hills

Nightlife workers in San Francisco are actively engaging in overdose prevention by educating partygoers and promoting naloxone.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Free "Oaklash" Pride Party: Drag Show + DJs (Oakland)

Celebrate Oakland Pride weekend with Oaklash at 7th West! We're bringing together queer and trans performers, DJs, and local small business owners for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, drag, and art.
SF LGBT
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Photos: Sparkly heels, rainbow suspenders and face paint at Berkeley Pride festival

This year's Berkeley Pride festival, themed Queer Joy, featured drag queens and kings along with performances on multiple stages, celebrating queer identity in vibrant fashion.
SF LGBT
SF LGBT
fromMedium
6 months ago

I waited 15 years to see Hunky Jesus-and yes, he delivered

Hunky Jesus event blends fashion, community, and activism amidst challenging times for queer rights.
SF LGBT
fromMedium
6 months ago

Easter in the park proved again why San Francisco is the country's queer heart

Easter in Dolores Park showcased solidarity with the trans community amidst ongoing political attacks.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Free Pride Outdoor Movie Night: 'To Wong Foo' (Lake Merritt)

Celebrate Oakland Pride Month with a free outdoor screening of 'To Wong Foo' at Eastshore Park on August 30, 2025.
SF LGBT
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago

Body Movements Festival Unites Queer Creativity with The Queer Archive for a Vibrant Celebration - KALTBLUT Magazine

Body Movements festival will be held on August 24, 2025, featuring queer artists and promoting community engagement through music and art.
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

'Man Franscisco' not allowed: Inside a tech party that enforced a 50/50 gender split

A Saturday party at Tesla enforced a 50:50 gender ratio to address gender disparity in San Francisco's tech dating scene.
[ Load more ]