Bay Area Reporter
'Call Me' Goes from Page to Screen
The B.A.R. interviewed"Call Me By Your Name" author Andre Aciman by email.
Two Young Men Find Romance in Italy
Romantic Italian director Luca Guadagnino's "Call Me by Your Name" provides LGBTQ filmgoers with a delicious boy-meets-boy romance.
BARchive :: How the Holidays Kept Hope Alive in the Midst of AIDS
The roots of our holiday traditions in the gay community run deep. It should come as no surprise that when the darkest days of the AIDS crisis hit, we responded in the spirit of the season.
Trans Lawmaker Danica Roem Wows SF LGBT Crowd
Danica Roem, the transgender woman who made history last month when she defeated an anti-LGBT state lawmaker in her race for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates, received an exuberant welcome.
Bloody Scene Described in SF Murder Case
A gay San Francisco man faced a hearing this week in which authorities alleged he brutally killed another man, leaving a bloody scene and stealing thousands of dollars from the victim, who had cancer.
Sexual Assault Claims Plague TV Biz
There was little good to report on the tube.
Out Pol Mark Leno to Run for SF Mayor in June
The sudden death of Mayor Ed Lee Tuesday in the middle of his second term scrambles the plans of those who were seeking to replace him, including the man seeking to become San Francisco's first LGBT mayor.
Lee Left Lasting LGBT Legacy
During his nearly seven years as mayor of San Francisco, Ed Lee left a lasting legacy on LGBT rights.
Jackie Beat :: Wickedly Funny Holiday Wit with LA's Satire Song Queen
"If I had to define myself as more of a performer or a writer, I'd choose writer," says the thoughtful 52-year-old who will appear at Oasis on Sunday, December 17, as his outrageous alter-ego, drag star Jackie Beat.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Dies
The news of San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee's death shocked city officials, residents, and political leaders around the region. Many LGBTs and allies praised his efforts to help the community, especially people living with HIV and AIDS.
Holiday Spirits :: Locally Made Scotch, Whiskey, Vodka and Other Gift Ideas
Sure, that cheery red nose could indicate you're a reindeer. More likely, you appreciate a good drink. It's the time of year to get generous and share the gift of guzzle with your nearest and dearest. Here's our annual guide to gifts for tipplers.
Leather :: Give the Gift of Volunteering
I felt compelled to write about giving the gift of volunteering because it's only through our volunteer efforts that we build the cogs and wheels that create and manage our organized kink scene.
Globalism Comes to the Galleries
Local galleries are wrapping up 2017 with their final shows of the year. Here's a chance to catch some of them before time runs out.
Christmas Treats
The Puritans didn't approve of its celebration, and for part of the 17th century, Christmas was banned in Boston as a public nuisance. But we seem pretty much hardwired to drink from the cup of cheer at this time of the year.
Clinton Visits SF AIDS Grove
During his first visit to the national AIDS memorial that he federally recognized, former President Bill Clinton urged advocates and those living with HIV to "keep up the fight" against the global epidemic.
Gay SF Man Charged in Murder
A gay San Francisco man has pleaded not guilty to murder, robbery, and other charges related to the death of a man he had reportedly been caring for.
Ghost Ship Suspect Talks to B.A.R.
Derick Ion Almena, one of the two men charged in connection with the deadly Oakland Ghost Ship fire, told the Bay Area Reporter that he is being made a scapegoat.
SF Mayor Pushes for HIV/AIDS Funds
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee is working to restore HIV/AIDS funding that was recently cut by the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jane Lynch Swings
She'll always be best-known as Sue Sylvester, the gym teacher you love to hate on the late, lamented "Glee." Sue is a far cry from Jane Lynch, her portrayer. Or is she?
The Joffrey Ballet Brings the Joy
The Joffrey Ballet put on a fun evening's entertainment two weekends ago in Berkeley.