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LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours ago

How becoming a drag queen allowed this trans man to finally be his complete self - LGBTQ Nation

Juniper Brown's journey through gender dysphoria led him to embrace his identity as a drag queen, overcoming childhood anxiety and adversity.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: The Always Fabulous Hunky Jesus Contest Returns Sunday

The Hunky Jesus Contest returns to Dolores Park, a popular event with a history dating back to 1979.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago
SF LGBT

A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

Relationships
fromQueerty
2 months ago

I'm 67 & would like to try intimate contact with a man for the first time. But where do I go? - Queerty

A 67-year-old man grapples with his desire for closeness and connection with other men, feeling out of place in modern dating culture.
fromQueerty
2 days ago
Film

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

Female same-sex couples now outnumber male same-sex couples in the U.S., with significant income disparities persisting between the two groups.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Gay men reveal the things they've vowed never to do again - Queerty

Many gay men shared personal commitments to avoid certain actions or decisions, reflecting on past experiences and lessons learned.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago

A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

Library director Luanne James was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books from youth access, sparking significant community support and fundraising efforts.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 months ago

I'm 67 & would like to try intimate contact with a man for the first time. But where do I go? - Queerty

A 67-year-old man grapples with his desire for closeness and connection with other men, feeling out of place in modern dating culture.
Film
fromQueerty
2 days ago

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

Blue Film is a provocative camboy drama exploring taboo subjects and complex human relationships between a sex worker and his former teacher.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

Female same-sex couples now outnumber male same-sex couples in the U.S., with significant income disparities persisting between the two groups.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Gay men reveal the things they've vowed never to do again - Queerty

Many gay men shared personal commitments to avoid certain actions or decisions, reflecting on past experiences and lessons learned.
fromFuncheap
17 hours ago

Steamroller Dance: "Bespoke" Free Premiere (SF)

Steamroller Dance Company, in collaboration with The Singers of the Street, is set to present the Bay Area premiere of 'Bespoke' at the San Francisco International Arts Festival.
#queer-cinema
Film
fromQueerty
18 hours ago

This Easter weekend, watch sexuality & spirituality collide in this campy melodrama about naughty nuns - Queerty

Outside The Walls explores the intersection of faith and queerness through a lesbian love story set in a convent during the Spanish Inquisition.
Television
fromQueerty
3 days ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming April 2026 - Queerty

April features numerous queer movies and TV shows premiering across major streaming platforms.
Film
fromQueerty
18 hours ago

This Easter weekend, watch sexuality & spirituality collide in this campy melodrama about naughty nuns - Queerty

Outside The Walls explores the intersection of faith and queerness through a lesbian love story set in a convent during the Spanish Inquisition.
Television
fromQueerty
3 days ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming April 2026 - Queerty

April features numerous queer movies and TV shows premiering across major streaming platforms.
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromSFGATE
1 hour ago

SF's newest museum is one tiny room. Guests make appointments months in advance.

The Commission Vault Museum in San Francisco showcases the history of the Recreation and Park Department in a small, unique space.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
1 hour ago

SF's newest museum is one tiny room. Guests make appointments months in advance.

The Commission Vault Museum in San Francisco showcases the history of the Recreation and Park Department in a small, unique space.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
NYC music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026 Kickoff: Live Salsa Dance Party

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival features a salsa dance party with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno on May 9, 2026.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What to know about the controversial practice of orgasmic meditation'

Nicole Daedone's OneTaste, promoting orgasmic meditation, faced severe backlash after coercion allegations led to her federal prison sentence.
#comedy
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
1 day ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase featuring top Bay Area comedians celebrating Asian-American culture, with RSVP required for free tickets.
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
1 day ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase celebrating Asian-American culture in San Francisco, with RSVP required for free tickets and donations appreciated.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
Film
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

A Who's-Who of Queer and Camp Culture Stars In New Disaster-Spoof Flick 'Stop! That! Train!'

A new comedy film featuring queer icons and camp culture is set to release on June 12.
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
1 day ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase featuring top Bay Area comedians celebrating Asian-American culture, with RSVP required for free tickets.
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
1 day ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase celebrating Asian-American culture in San Francisco, with RSVP required for free tickets and donations appreciated.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
Film
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

A Who's-Who of Queer and Camp Culture Stars In New Disaster-Spoof Flick 'Stop! That! Train!'

A new comedy film featuring queer icons and camp culture is set to release on June 12.
Podcast
fromArtforum
1 day ago

Schlock Jock: Joshua Citarella at the Whitney Biennial

Doomscroll podcast's live tapings at the Whitney reflect changing museum priorities and the evolving relationship between art and digital discourse.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 days ago

Performance Artist Crackhead Barney Moves From the Streets to the Stage: 'Art Should Be Going Insane'

Crackhead Barney is a performance artist known for her viral heckling of protestors and celebrities, significantly impacting NYC's political landscape.
Silicon Valley food
fromQueerty
6 days ago

"Are you a brunch gay?" Gays sound off on the most polarizing meal - Queerty

Brunch is a polarizing meal, cherished by some and detested by others, especially within LGBTQ+ communities.
US politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Trans Nonprofits Brace For Funding Cuts When Community Needs Them Most

Nonprofits for the transgender community face funding cuts amid a significant city budget deficit, impacting support when it's most needed.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
London
fromianVisits
3 days ago

10 to visit: Queer Britain museum leans harder on 'pay what you can' model

Queer Britain museum has increased visibility of its £10 entry fee while struggling to attract mainstream visitors despite its important social and political exhibitions.
Medicine
fromQueerty
5 days ago

How did bottoms prep back in the day? A brief history of douching - Queerty

A new douching alternative, the A-Ball, raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter, indicating significant interest in modern hygiene methods for sexual readiness.
LGBT
fromGothamist
22 hours ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
NYC music
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Claybourne Elder gets personal, playful & a little creepy with a package of reimagined standards - Queerty

Claybourne Elder's debut album reimagines iconic songs, blending storytelling with humor and emotional depth for a fresh perspective on timeless classics.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
20 hours ago

These LGBTQ+ books are being banned & people are making noise so it doesn't go unnoticed - Queerty

404 Day highlights the issue of Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, particularly affecting access to constitutionally protected websites.
SF music
fromFuncheap
17 hours ago

Dandelion Dancetheatre "Parable of Belonging - Cycle 1"

Interdisciplinary performance 'Parable of Belonging' explores future life in the Bay Area through creativity and collaboration.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

What is the trans gaze? It's relief and recognition between strangers on a train

Trans women share a unique, unspoken connection on the New York City subway, recognized through brief, meaningful glances.
#easter
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Easter Monday Comedy Festival (2026)

Easter Weekend Comedy Fest in San Francisco features stand-up shows, cocktails, and vibrant energy from April 3-6.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Easter Sunday Comedy Festival (2026)

Easter Weekend Comedy Fest in San Francisco features stand-up shows, cocktails, and vibrant energy from April 3-6.
#doll-fest
Women
fromKqed
1 week ago

The Dolls Are Coming

Doll Fest empowers women in punk music by showcasing female-led bands and creating a supportive community.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
1 week ago

Femmes rock fiercely at Doll Fest - 48 hills

Doll Fest is a femme-fronted, all-ages festival created to challenge the lack of diversity in mainstream music festivals.
Women
fromKqed
1 week ago

The Dolls Are Coming

Doll Fest empowers women in punk music by showcasing female-led bands and creating a supportive community.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
1 week ago

Femmes rock fiercely at Doll Fest - 48 hills

Doll Fest is a femme-fronted, all-ages festival created to challenge the lack of diversity in mainstream music festivals.
Berlin music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 week ago

Fetishnale Berlin 2026: A Daring Celebration of Desire and Art - KALTBLUT Magazine

Fetishnale Berlin 2026 is an art festival exploring fetish, BDSM, and kink through diverse creative expressions from April 21 to 26.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

The Best April Fools' Jokes in the Art World This Year

April Fools' Day inspires creative and humorous pranks across arts and humanities, showcasing institutions' ability to engage in lighthearted satire.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

If I didn't have dwarfism, I'd probably be quite normcore': Midgitte Bardot on sex, drag and street harassment

Tamm Reynolds, a non-binary trans drag queen with dwarfism, is a unique performance artist known for their bold and provocative acts.
fromFuncheap
20 hours ago

Feral Friday San Francisco Square Dance

No experience necessary, bring your pals; all dances taught, all ages welcome: LGBTQAI+ friendly. We offer a basic class for beginners from 7:45-8pm.
SF music
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise

The film presents a dark romantic comedy featuring complex characters and a central premise that challenges audience expectations.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

King Princess to Star in Aimee Mann's Girl, Interrupted Musical

A musical adaptation of Girl, Interrupted featuring Aimee Mann's songs will debut later this year, starring King Princess as Lisa.
#transgender
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC LGBT

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Fans are loving this "passenger princess" & his new poly alliance on Survivor 50 - Queerty

Survivor's 50th season features significant LGBTQ+ representation and drama, particularly highlighted by a recent episode with close interactions between castaways.
Arts
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Rare Rauschenberg Experimental Dance Revived at Brooklyn Roller Rink

The Trisha Brown Dance Company is reviving Robert Rauschenberg's 1963 dance 'Pelican' for the first time in 60 years at a Brooklyn event.
#open-mic
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event celebrating 20 years of artistic expression takes place every Thursday from 9pm to 12am at 16th & Mission BART.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event celebrating 20 years, welcoming all forms of expression every Thursday from 9pm to 12am.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

He dropped his pants & I saw something I wasn't prepared for. Now I'm questioning everything. - Queerty

Discovering a partner's Prince Albert piercing can challenge personal comfort levels and affect intimacy.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It's the year of gay Brazilian cruising!' The makers of Night Stage on public sex and their deranged erotic thriller'

Two Brazilian films featuring gay cruising scenes highlight the tension between personal identity and societal expectations.
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Gutter Swan & John Courage

Gutter Swan's Loryn Barbeau and Steve Egelman will be joined by Elizabeth Hall and Eric Wind for a live performance at The Lost Church.
NYC music
fromQueerty
2 days ago

The next Shane & Ilya? Meet the stars bringing a Heated Rivalry musical to the stage - Queerty

MarcAurele knew he had to strike while the iron was red-hot, so he got to writing, and in just three short weeks he was bringing the show to life, complete with a number that explored the inherent musicality of that bike scene and another that featured a chorus lauding 'gay hockey players with big butts' as if they were singing a church hymn.
NYC LGBT
fromKqed
2 days ago

SFFILM's 2026 Festival Returns to the Castro Theatre - in Part

Sam Green's documentary follows his relentless pursuit of the world's oldest person, a journey that reveals deep insights into the nature of time and memory over a decade.
Film
#transgender-day-of-visibility
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

2026 "Transgender Day of Visibility" Ceremony + Free Food (SF)

Transgender Day of Visibility 2026 will be celebrated at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco with an award ceremony, program, and DJ set.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Joel Kim Booster on his non-monogamous marriage: "The sex I'm having outside of my relationship is all recreational" - Queerty

Being gay creates more pressure regarding body image than being an actor, especially in casual sexual encounters.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Made in Fire Island: how artists were at the heart of the LGBTQ+ mecca

Leilah Babirye's journey to Fire Island reveals its rich history as a haven for LGBTQ+ artists and their creative expressions.
Film
from48 hills
2 days ago

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company - 48 hills

Love can take unconventional forms, as seen in films featuring relationships with aliens, witches, and other offbeat characters.
Arts
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Drama Masks: Monsters in our midst, as Black and queer history looms - 48 hills

A Bay Area theatre critic prioritizes honest reviews over free event access, evaluating whether performances justify audience spending while acknowledging indie artists' resource constraints and limited venue availability.
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

SF's Free "Trans Day of Visibility" Festival (Boeddeker Park)

Join us for a vibrant Trans Day of Visibility Festival at Boeddeker Park in the heart of the Tenderloin and The Transgender District, March 29th 2026. Expect sickening performances, powerful vocals, community vibes.
SF LGBT
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

World's biggest trans flag unfurled: "It stands for our resistance and triumphs" - LGBTQ Nation

A massive trans Pride flag was unfurled in Brisbane, Australia, to honor the Trans Day of Visibility, emphasizing rights for trans and gender diverse individuals.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
SF music
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

San Francisco museum named to prestigious list after just a year in business

The Counterculture Museum celebrates the 1960s and '70s rock era and has gained recognition as one of the world's greatest places.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Billy Porter says work is drying up for Black & queer artists in Trump's America

Billy Porter and other artists protest against Trump's cultural agenda, claiming it threatens creative independence at the Kennedy Center.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Free Multimedia Concert: Women Crossing/Liminality (SF)

The concert features 'Field of Sorrow,' a new work by Juhi Bansal, which sets translations of landays, women's poetry from Afghanistan, for soprano, cello, and piano.
SF music
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

The world's oldest active drag king has shaped the art form for decades. She's not slowing down. - LGBTQ Nation

El Daña, at 80 years old, is certified by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest performing drag king, with a career spanning from 1965 to present, including activism through the Imperial Court System.
LGBT
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
3 weeks ago

What's Really at Stake When Funders Abandon Transgender Communities? | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Anti-trans messaging has become a core political strategy with $215 million spent on ads targeting 1% of the population, representing coordinated scapegoating and rollback of civil rights through legislation, executive orders, and judicial decisions.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

A Trumper harassed & shouted slurs at a trans "Drag Race" queen. She got the last laugh. - LGBTQ Nation

Jasmine Kennedie, a trans contestant from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14, experienced verbal harassment and was followed by a man on public transit in New York City who used slurs and made political statements targeting her identity.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 years ago

My boyfriend is taking cosplay too far. How do I get a handle on this? - Queerty

A partner's cosplay escalating into adopting a character's name and appearance can reflect identity exploration and may require honest communication and boundary-setting.
LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

In Defense of Effeminate Gay Boys

Gender nonconformity in boys is a natural male variation, not an indicator of being female, and conflating the two undermines acceptance of diverse expressions of masculinity.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Pride in Panels - SF Queer Arts Festival - San Francisco Bay Times

Over 2000 participants attended the SF Queer Comics Festival's biennial celebration featuring LGBTQIA+ comic creators, artists, workshops, and panel discussions across multiple library venues.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

The Political Power of Glitter

Last summer, I did face painting at a block party in my Brooklyn neighborhood. In the sweltering August humidity, I rendered pink butterflies and Spiderman webs on tiny, sticky faces; unsurprisingly, my designs didn't last very long in the bouncy castle. Except for the glitter. For weeks, I found it in my hair, on my cats, in my sink, and in random corners of the house, migrating to and fro like dandelion fuzz.
Arts
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'LGBTQ+ museum lets community tell their stories'

Queer Britain preserves and showcases UK LGBTQ+ history, honoring trailblazers, memorializing HIV/AIDS victims, and celebrating diverse community cultures.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

She was a bitch in the best possible way': the life and mysterious death of drag queen Heklina

Heklina was a legendary, raunchy, abrasive San Francisco drag performer and promoter who created Trannyshack and mentored future stars.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

These trans collectives are fighting hate with a lot of laughter & a little lube wrestling - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasc collectives in Tampa Bay create joyful, mutual-aid events like Lubor Day to build connection and resilience for trans Floridians amid legislative hostility.
LGBT
fromPUNCH
2 months ago

Could Sports Revive the Lesbian Bar Scene?

Lesbian bars rebounded from a steep decline through queer-coded spaces, women's-sports bars, community events, and pop-up strategies that proved local demand.
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