Bay Area Reporter
Online Extra: Election 2020: Rivals pounce on Bloomberg at Dem debate
"Horse-faced lesbians." That was one of the first barbs tossed at the Democratic presidential field's newcomer, billionaire former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, Wednesday night, in the party's most combative debate yet.
Editorial: Reelect Pelosi and congressional Dems
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who represents San Francisco in Congress, will almost certainly be reelected
John Cameron Mitchell - Sharing new works, post-Hedwig
Since Hedwig and the Angry Inch debuted as an edgy Off-Broadway musical in 1998, John Cameron Mitchell has steadily worked on other projects, including a new podcast musical, Anthem: Homonculus, one of two projects he'll attend in the Bay Area.
Online Extra: Gilead loses PrEP patent battle
A federal patent appeals board has refused a request from Gilead Sciences Inc. to invalidate two patents the Department of Health and Human Services claims to hold on the use of medications for PrEP.
Naval records indicate SF library's Milk discharge paperwork a fake
A trove of naval records obtained by the Bay Area Reporter confirm that the late gay civil rights leader and San Francisco supervisor Harvey Milk was given an "other than honorable" discharge from the U.S. Navy and forced to resign on February 7, 1955.
Orlando's odyssey across time & gender
Tilda Swinton has curated her first art exhibition, a photography show named for "Orlando," a fable she has called a "wild goose chase of a fantasy" and a "magic carpet ride."
Exclusive: Gay bathhouses could one day return to SF
Nearly four decades after they shuttered amid a court fight at the height of the AIDS epidemic, gay bathhouses could return to San Francisco under a policy change being sought by gay District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman.
Newsom pardons Bayard Rustin
Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that he has granted a posthumous pardon to gay, black civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, whose 1953 arrest in Pasadena, California on vagrancy charges led to jail time and inclusion on the sex offender registry.
Jock Talk: Super Bowl lived up to the hype, despite 49ers' loss
The game itself featured some horrendous officiating and a dramatic comeback against a defense that went from withering to withered.
Updated: Lopez hired as SF Pride's new ED
The board that oversees San Francisco Pride hired its permanent executive director three weeks ago but didn't announce it until more than two weeks later.
Rocket Man opens up
Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in Penner, England, the only child of abusive parents.
Kate Baldwin: Singing the praises of others
When Broadway star Kate Baldwin ('Finian's Rainbow,' 'Hello Dolly!') takes the stage at Feinstein's at the Nikko next weekend, you'll notice something unusual. The two-time Tony nominee's music director and accompanist is a woman, Georgia Stitt.
Cockettes are Golden @ Victoria Theatre
The 50th anniversary of The Cockettes was celebrated at the Victoria Theatre on Jan. 4 with hours of numbers from original Cockettes musicals, and other songs.
Beach Blanket Babylon Closing @ Club Fugazi
Beach Blanket Babylon came to its last show on January 31, 2019, and California celebrities showed up in abundance.
Polar Bear Skate @ Union Square Ice Rink
2020 started off brisk and witty with costumed 'polar bear' skaters taking to the ice in skivvies, onesies and winter-themed costumes on Jan. 1 at the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square, which is open through Jan. 20.
MORE! in 2020: Looking back — and forward
Nightlife icon and community activist Juanita MORE! shares her thoughts on 2019's ups and down, and projects to look forward to in 2020.
BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon: Drag stars want your attention for the holidays
Drag superstars BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon will join forces onstage on December 28 at the Victoria Theater for a post-Christmas Christmas show. The show is part of a national and UK tour.
Lea DeLaria: our fave 'big dyke' performs at Feinstein's
Lea DeLaria brings her one-of-a-kind stage persona to Feinstein's at The Nikko (on Dec. 28 & 28), where she'll sing, tell jokes, and be her characteristically outrageous self.
Christmas With Connie: Connie Champagne brings Judy Garland back for a holiday concert at Martuni's
On Saturday December 21, cabaret chanteuse Connie Champagne returns to Martuni's to perform a Christmas concert as the iconic Judy Garland. Playing Garland has been a big part of Champagne's singing career.
Nice Packages: Sexy Holiday Gifts for a Loved One or Yourself
If you're like many people who want to improve their sex and love quotients in the upcoming year, here are few selections for some sexy gifts, whether hung by a chimney or wrapped up with care.