Arts + Culture

Harvey Milk Club joins 48 Hills for FREE Pride kick-off party this Wednesday!

Join us at Lookout Bar in The Castro 6pm-10pm for dancing, drag, special guests—and a sweet pulled pork + veggie menu.

Featured Marke B. - June 22, 2026

Esteban Samayoa’s art reflects deep love for—and survival of—East Bay community

'I’ll do all I can to create work that inspires a message of togetherness,' says airbrush and charcoal artist.

Art Mary Corbin - June 22, 2026

Bay Area firefighters hit sunny streets for stickball Olympics

20-year tradition filled North Beach with smiles, smack of balls, and players from San Mateo, Alameda County, and SF.

Sports Emma Garcia - June 22, 2026

Under the Stars: A house music master takes us back to Zanzibar

... and a techno originator flies us to Tokyo. Plus: New foamboy, Omar remixed, Broken Social Scene's tender missives, more

Music John-Paul Shiver - June 19, 2026

Food & Drink

Good Taste: New frozen treat shops are ready for SF summer

Tamara Palmer - June 19, 2026

Spoons up for old-fashioned scoops, Japanese soft serve, and Chinese froyo.

Movies

‘Girls Like Girls’ like Hayley Kiyoko

Pam Grady - June 19, 2026

From a music video to a YA book to now a movie, the first-time director has blown up her story of young queer love and discovery.

What To Do

Pullin’ Pork for Pride returns to The Castro!

Marke B. - June 18, 2026

Free and fabulous! Our annual fundraiser and Pride party is back with dancing, drag, drinks, and a hot pulled pork (and veggie!) menu.

Music

Dirty queens done dirt cheap: GayC/DC hits with queer ‘refresh’ of classic rockers

Joshua Rotter - June 17, 2026

'We're just getting up there and blowing it out,' says renowned Pride Fest act, who count Rob Halford and Sebastian Bach as fans.

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Love will literally tear us apart

Charles Lewis III - June 17, 2026

Greek classics 'Bacchae' from Bard Theatre and 'Elektra' at SF Opera prove bloody and loud. Plus: Gay Men's Chorus did Dolly.

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Art

Space Program makes room for local artists to blast off (no jerks, please)

Emily Wilson - June 17, 2026

A former warehouse in Dogpatch provides studio residencies in a city starved for affordable creative spaces.

Movies

Lilly Wachowski on 30 years of ‘Bound,’ trans revolution, and Nazis snatching ‘The Matrix’

Joshua Rotter - June 16, 2026

'We had reservations back then about speaking about our art because we were both closeted trans women,' says filmmaker, appearing at Frameline.

Movies

Gay by the Bay and zero f*cks: Frameline digs up local film scene classics

Pam Grady - June 16, 2026

For 50th year, LGBTQ+ film fest goes deep with beloved landmarks, hot-hot shorts, and underground delights.

Fashion

Nymphia Wind’s gorgeous gowns told a resilient story at Asian Art Museum

Chloe Yang - June 16, 2026

'Drag Race' winner spoke about her exquisite creations, combining ancient motifs with fierce representation (bananas included).

Music

Oh, you’re in a giant ska band? Voluntary Hazing is laughing too

John-Paul Shiver - June 15, 2026

Crowd favorite 12-piece kicks off first national tour at Bottom of the Hill—bring your shutter shades.

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Movies

50 is the new 20, darling: Frameline Fest celebrates golden year of queer film

Dennis Harvey - June 15, 2026

Stars past and present align for world's longest-running LGBTQ movie festival. Here's our inside guide.

Onstage

Fresh Meat Fest serves queer Chinese dance, Puerto Rican disability drag flair

Joshua Rotter - June 15, 2026

25th anniversary of queer arts showcase features sterling lineup of talent from all corners of the LGBTQ universe.

Movies

We love you, Mamie Van Doren

Joshua Rotter - June 12, 2026

95-year-old Hollywood legend's new memoir 'You Thought I Was Dead' gushes with celebrities, sex, champagne—and survival.

Food & Drink

Good Taste: The spice must flow

Tamara Palmer - June 11, 2026

Emeryville’s regional Indian restaurant fires up a spicy collab with Mediterranean San Francisco sister.

Big Week

BIG WEEK: Juneteenth, $5 Book Fair, Dolly Parton Pride, Golden Gate Park Band Fest…

Marke B. - June 11, 2026

BIOMETRICKS, The Dish, Messthetics, Sunset Night Market, Township Rebellion, Lil Sweet Treat, more to do!

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Arts + Culture

Harvey Milk Club joins 48 Hills for FREE Pride kick-off party this Wednesday!

Esteban Samayoa’s art reflects deep love for—and survival of—East Bay community

Bay Area firefighters hit sunny streets for stickball Olympics

Under the Stars: A house music master takes us back to Zanzibar

Good Taste: New frozen treat shops are ready for SF summer

‘Girls Like Girls’ like Hayley Kiyoko

Pullin’ Pork for Pride returns to The Castro!

Dirty queens done dirt cheap: GayC/DC hits with queer ‘refresh’ of classic rockers

Drama Masks: Love will literally tear us apart

Space Program makes room for local artists to blast off (no jerks, please)

Lilly Wachowski on 30 years of ‘Bound,’ trans revolution, and Nazis snatching ‘The Matrix’

Gay by the Bay and zero f*cks: Frameline digs up local film scene classics

Nymphia Wind’s gorgeous gowns told a resilient story at Asian Art Museum

Oh, you’re in a giant ska band? Voluntary Hazing is laughing too

50 is the new 20, darling: Frameline Fest celebrates golden year of queer film

Fresh Meat Fest serves queer Chinese dance, Puerto Rican disability drag flair

We love you, Mamie Van Doren

Good Taste: The spice must flow

BIG WEEK: Juneteenth, $5 Book Fair, Dolly Parton Pride, Golden Gate Park Band Fest…

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