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    The Core

    The Core

    By Rudy Lemcke– The other day I was talking to a friend about a song I had heard by the band Radiohead called “Glass Eyes.” The song ends with the…

    Preventing & Ending Homelessness for Older LGBTQ+ Adults

    Preventing & Ending Homelessness for Older LGBTQ+ Adults

    By Shireen McSpadden– San Franciscans hold many opinions and stereotypes about people living on our streets. People I speak to are often surprised to learn that many of these individuals…

    ‘Welcome Castro’ Grand Opening at 525 Castro Street

    ‘Welcome Castro’ Grand Opening at 525 Castro Street

    “Welcome Castro,” a new visitor center and gift shop focusing on all things Castro, celebrated its grand opening on April 27, 2023. The event, which took place from 4–7 pm…

    Keeping Your Medi-Cal Health Coverage

    Keeping Your Medi-Cal Health Coverage

    By Assemblymember Phil Ting– Millions of Californians could soon lose their Medi-Cal health coverage if they don’t act over the next few months. That’s because the federal COVID-19 Public Health…

    Oakland: United in Pride

    Oakland: United in Pride

    By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– As Oakland’s Councilmember At Large, representing the entire city, and as our first openly lesbian councilmember, I am thrilled to announce that, this…

    AGUILAS 2023 Spring Retreat, CA Repeals Boycott of Anti-LGBTQ+ States

    AGUILAS 2023 Spring Retreat, CA Repeals Boycott of Anti-LGBTQ+ States

    By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– Program participants and staff gathered on Friday April 21, at AGUILAS (1800 Market Street) before traveling by bus to the Enchanted Hills Camps and Retreat in…

    Donna’s Chronicles, “The Reign of Emperor Michael Anthony Chua…”

    Donna’s Chronicles, “The Reign of Emperor Michael Anthony Chua…”

    By Donna Sachet– The Reign of Emperor Michael Anthony Chua & Empress Cameron Stiehl-Munro is off to a fantastic start after Investiture 2023- An Enchanted Evening at DNA Lounge. The…

    Surf ‘N Turf: Coho at a Modern Seafood Eatery and Porterhouse at a Retro Steakhouse

    Surf ‘N Turf: Coho at a Modern Seafood Eatery and Porterhouse at a Retro Steakhouse

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– Who doesn’t remember those great continental restaurants of yesteryear where surf ‘n’ turf entrees ruled the day? While it may not be de rigueur…

    45 Is the New 70 and the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band Is Celebrating

    45 Is the New 70 and the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band Is Celebrating

    By John Lehrack– What includes polyester, bell bottoms, disco balls, and the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band (SFLGFB)? The band’s celebration of turning 45 and dedicating its annual Spotlight concert…

    Mais Oui! Smuin Celebrates the Chansons of Pink Martini in Season Finale

    Mais Oui! Smuin Celebrates the Chansons of Pink Martini in Season Finale

    Smuin Contemporary Ballet will close its 29th season with a program for the lovers! From Amy Seiwert’s playful world premiere set to French music, to an evocative Michael Smuin work…