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An interstellar drag quest to save the galaxy (and you call the shots)

Media Meltdown's 'Select Thine Own Journey... in Space!' melds love of Dungeons & Dragons, '90s YA lit, and campy cosmic flicks.
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Big Week: Shipyard Open Studios, Indie Bookstore Day, Rollin’ with the Homos…

Grow your own groceries, Camper Van Beethoven, Malik Rahim, Sarah and the Sundays, Discostan, 'Bad Lobster,' more to do
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Party Radar: 5 hot spots to dance this mess around

We don't need this fascist groove thang—from Carnaval to the Klituation, with reggaeton, techno, and Detroit house in between.
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Juanita More names Transgender Law Center as Pride party beneficiary, as threats to community mount

Wild annual celebration is also essential community fundraiser—and protecting trans rights has leapt to fore.
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Juanita More’s Loads of Love party is a Valentine for heavy times

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The drag goddess's huge, free V-Day affair shows off the talents of 'our big, amazing, talented, beautiful, powerful family.'
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Nightlife

Live Shots: Dark whimsy and baroque frivolity at 2025 Edwardian Ball

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Edward Gorey's spirit haunted the artful affair, which took inspiration from his pop-up book—adding some SF energy.
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Party Radar: 11 last-minute NYE (+ NYD) picks for your cork-popping delectation

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Our 'pick of the litter' for a sweet, sweet eve—plus our infamous Comedowns Are For Losers New Year's Day list.
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Art

420 Polaroids, one fierce explosion of underground queer love

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Party superstar Devon Devine has documented his queer club family for two decades. At Right Window Gallery, his photos finally see the light.
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Contest

Win free tickets to the Lost Church’s awesome December shows!

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We've got two pairs of tickets to give away to each of the intimate, independent North Beach venue's final shows of 2024.
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Music

Late legend DJ Blackstone’s record collection being sold to boost local talent

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Vinyl Dreams store's 'Blackstone Friday' kicks off fundraiser for DJ Blackstone Grant, which helps DJs build their careers.
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Kick off your Turkey Day with a Booty Call

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Juanita More's infamous Wednesday hoedown returns for one night, with Granny in the back and all the trimmings.
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Onstage

Bow before the Canadian drag power of Queen Priyanka

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'Fighting for your space can only happen if you embrace yourself, and do not take no for an answer,' says regal singer-actor-artist.
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Party Radar vs. Arts Forecast: Halloween happenings, Día invocations…

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... and a queer Diwali celebration, too. Our monster mashup of devilishly delightful things to do this week.
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Arts Forecast vs. Party Radar: Halloween debauchery begins!

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Japanese ghost stories, house music legends, Swedish sex goddesses, and Green Gorillas in the monster mashup column event of the year
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SF rave doc ‘Between the Beats’ finally hits the streets

Tamara Palmer -
Martin O’Brien’s long-awaited treasury of early '90s memories is a Venn diagram of Bay Area party culture.
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Live Shots: 11th Annual 48 Hills Gala was splendid—we need you to reach our goal!

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Honoring "Women of Resistance" in the gorgeous War Memorial Green Room, with vinyl records, cool cocktails, and luscious bundt cakes.
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Music

5 scary-cute Halloween parties for dogs, parents, and Kaytranada fans

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Wag's Howl-O-Ween, Cal Academy's Super Natural, KQED Fest, Sunset Boat Party, more to show off that 'stume.
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Nightlife

Nearing 70, queer icon Cleve Jones is still a party boy

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With a purpose, of course: His star-studded birthday celebration this Friday raises crucial funds (and some timely alarms)
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Culture

Check out this STACKED lineup for Saturday’s 48 Hills Gala honoring Women of Resistance!

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Dinner, drinks, beats, comedy, and a night honoring Women of Resistance—join us for a night of local love!
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