Queer Market Mother's Day, Queen of Indies pro wrestling and thought-provoking art receptions
Women's indie pro-wrestling along the Pacific Ocean, a kinky artisans street fair in San Francisco, thought-provoking art that explores cultural taboos and a Mother's Day Queer Market are just some of the possible events you can explore this weekend in the Bay Area.
Women's indie pro-wrestling along the Pacific Ocean, a kinky artisans street fair in San Francisco, thought-provoking art that explores cultural taboos and a Mother's Day Queer Market are just some of the possible events you can explore this weekend in the Bay Area.
Mayor Breed trusts D.A. to handle investigation into Banko Brown's killing
In her first comments about the shooting death of a Black trans man by a Walgreens security guard last month, San Francisco Mayor London Breed says she is confident both the district attorney and San Francisco Police Department will thoroughly investigate the case of Banko Brown.
In her first comments about the shooting death of a Black trans man by a Walgreens security guard last month, San Francisco Mayor London Breed says she is confident both the district attorney and San Francisco Police Department will thoroughly investigate the case of Banko Brown.
SF health leaders encourage mpox vaccine before Pride celebrations
Though cases have dropped considerably in San Francisco, mpox, formerly referred to as monkeypox, is still popping up around the United States, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
Though cases have dropped considerably in San Francisco, mpox, formerly referred to as monkeypox, is still popping up around the United States, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
SF Pride parts with singer Dee Snider over 'transphobic' tweet
San Francisco Pride is scrapping plans to feature singer Dee Snider in next month's festivities over a tweet described as transphobic.
San Francisco Pride is scrapping plans to feature singer Dee Snider in next month's festivities over a tweet described as transphobic.
Court ruling keeps Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr out of House
The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return. She was silenced two weeks ago then banished last week for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.
The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return. She was silenced two weeks ago then banished last week for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.
Dozens of restaurants participate in SF AIDS Foundation's 'Dining Out For Life' fundraiser
More than 30 restaurants are participating in Tuesday's ‘Dining Out for Life’ event in conjunction with San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF). Twenty-five percent of the proceeds from each restaurant bill will go towards promoting health and wellness and will be donated to the organization.
More than 30 restaurants are participating in Tuesday's ‘Dining Out for Life’ event in conjunction with San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF). Twenty-five percent of the proceeds from each restaurant bill will go towards promoting health and wellness and will be donated to the organization.
Drag Up! Fight Back! rally for trans rights
There was a huge turnout at the “Drag up! Fight Back!” march and rally in San Francisco Saturday. Thousands gathered outside City Hall and marched to Union Square to speak out against hate.
There was a huge turnout at the “Drag up! Fight Back!” march and rally in San Francisco Saturday. Thousands gathered outside City Hall and marched to Union Square to speak out against hate.
Idaho school board member attacks governor in profane tweet: 'I’m p---ing on your grave'
A young school board member in Boise, Idaho unleashed a profane social media attack on the governor, saying he will be urinating on his final resting place after he dies.
A young school board member in Boise, Idaho unleashed a profane social media attack on the governor, saying he will be urinating on his final resting place after he dies.
Supreme Court rules transgender girl can continue competing on girls' team
The national debate over transgender athletes came to San Francisco State University Thursday.
The national debate over transgender athletes came to San Francisco State University Thursday.
London police investigating death of San Francisco drag performer Heklina
The San Francisco nightlife community and others reacted to the sudden death of longtime drag performer Heklina, 55, whose death in London, England was first reported on social media late Monday.
The San Francisco nightlife community and others reacted to the sudden death of longtime drag performer Heklina, 55, whose death in London, England was first reported on social media late Monday.
Community mourns death of San Francisco drag icon, Heklina
San Francisco's drag and LGBTQ+ community is both devastated and mourning the sudden passing of legendary performer, Heklina, on Monday.
San Francisco's drag and LGBTQ+ community is both devastated and mourning the sudden passing of legendary performer, Heklina, on Monday.
Resurrecting Easter Sunday with 'The Sisters' in Dolores Park: Arts & culture calendar picks
Spring is here and that means the resurrection of 'Hunky Jesus' and 'Foxy Mary' this Easter Sunday in San Francisco's Dolores Park. Here are some other upcoming arts & culture suggestions.
Spring is here and that means the resurrection of 'Hunky Jesus' and 'Foxy Mary' this Easter Sunday in San Francisco's Dolores Park. Here are some other upcoming arts & culture suggestions.
Twitter removes tweets about ‘Trans Day of Vengeance’
Twitter says it has removed thousands of tweets showing a poster promoting a “trans day of vengeance” protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
Twitter says it has removed thousands of tweets showing a poster promoting a “trans day of vengeance” protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
Iowa governor signs gender-affirming care ban, bathroom law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
Suspect in Oakland gay men's chorus member's slaying identified
The Oakland Police Department on Friday said they arrested the person suspected of fatally stabbing a singer in the Oakland Gay Men's Chorus.
The Oakland Police Department on Friday said they arrested the person suspected of fatally stabbing a singer in the Oakland Gay Men's Chorus.
First transgender Lutheran bishop from San Francisco sues church alleging discrimination
Rev. Megan Rohrer said he was defamed, misgendered and forced out of the Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Rev. Megan Rohrer said he was defamed, misgendered and forced out of the Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Proposed amendment aims to safeguard same-sex marriage in California
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, supporters of same-sex marriage say they want to take action now to ensure anyone who wants to get married in California can do so.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, supporters of same-sex marriage say they want to take action now to ensure anyone who wants to get married in California can do so.