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LGBTQ

At Sui Generis, 20 years of fierce looks and immigrant vision

Miguel Lopez and Gabriel Yanez’s designer consignment boutique has become a dynamic cultural hub in a changing city.
Culture Joshua Rotter -
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Yes, groping can be sexual assault—even for gay men

The reaction of some older gay men, including elected officials, to the allegations against Manny Yekutiel have been tired and disheartening.
Editorial Marke B. -
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Join us at Litquake’s free Out Loud book fair this Sunday at Yerba Buena Gardens!

Dozens of local publishers, poets, writers, and thinkers come together to uplift LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Bay Area writers in the sunshine.
Lit Marke B. -
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Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: San Francisco Trans March

Despite opportunistic politicos and police violence this year, the steadfast protest has proved that trans folks can win the fight.
Best of the Bay Charles Lewis III -
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Stage Review

Drama Masks: A drag disaster to die for

Charles Lewis III -
Farewell, Dolly Parton. And hello 'Disastrous!'—D'Arcy Drollinger's latest uproarious sendup of '70s genre flicks.
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Movies

Director Jane Schoenbrun: ‘I’m trying to queer the rules of horror’

Pam Grady -
'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' puts Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder through a bloody libidinal portal.
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Lit

Devouring the indomitable spirit of Bambi Lake

Brendan McHugh -
Posthumous poetry collection from often abrasive, endlessly creative trans punk icon celebrates a life led 'too soon.'
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Stage Review

Drama Masks: Drag haven Oasis reopens with a bang—and some questions

Charles Lewis III -
Plus: 'Beauty and the Beast' is a tale as old as time, and 'The Prince, Part 1' sets wily classic in motion.
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Art

Flushing things out with artist Blake Cedric

Marke B. -
'Leave AI to the heteros!' says high camp hand-painter, whose work adorns toilet stalls from SoMa to Detroit.
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The Agenda

Trans community, allies condemn Wiener for exploiting a march he was asked to leave

Tim Redmond -
Plus: No Planning Commission? No Sunshine Task Force? That's The Agenda for July 19-26
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Police

After police violence over Pride weekend, trans leaders deliver demands to Lurie

Marke B. -
Speakers described being attacked by cops in full riot gear, violent arrests, cars driving into Trans March
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Opinion

Politicians know they’ll get booed at Trans March; harassment from cops is real issue

Gabriel Haaland -
Officials like Wiener are always confronted at radical event. But why did SFPD show overwhelming force at march and party?
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LGBTQ

Ultimate Pride Guide 2026: No strikes, all homies

Marke B. -
30+ choice events that will send you over the rainbow, into the streets, and onto the dance floors—nothing foul about it.
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LGBTQ

Dyke March rally shrinks—but still roars

Marke B. -
Pride Saturday gathering moves out of Dolores Park and onto street to cut down on expenses, but there'll be radical politics aplenty.
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Music

Melodramatic and defiantly eclectic, Oakland’s AroMa whips up sonic tornadoes

Leah Isobel -
'I’m gonna kick the door down, you know what I’m saying? Here’s every genre! Here’s every sound!'
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Featured

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

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

‘Girls Like Girls’ like Hayley Kiyoko

Pam Grady -
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.
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What To Do

Pullin’ Pork for Pride returns to The Castro!

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

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

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