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San Francisco Hiking Club One of Best in Country for LGBTQ+ Hikers
The San Francisco Hiking Club, formed in March 1983, organizes hikes and other outdoor adventures for LGBTQ+ people and their friends. It is one of the best and most active…
Amigos Aventureros Trip to the Point Reyes National Seashore
On Friday, March 9, 2025, San Francisco Bay Times volunteer team members, led by Juan R. Davila and Miguel Vasquez, had a hard decision to make. Where to spend their…
The Many Loves of Karol Szymanowski
By Dr. Bill Lipsky– Many lovers of music consider Karol Szymanowski (1882–1937) to be Poland’s greatest composer since Frederick Chopin (1810–1849), with a body of work one critic described “as a…
Rainbow Sierrans: From a Groundbreaking Past to Growing Present Importance
The San Francisco Bay Area Rainbow Sierrans is an outings and conservation club for LGBTQ+ people as well as their friends and allies. It is an official activities section of…
Louder, Please!
By Joanie Juster– The current administration continues its scorched-earth rampage, making Sherman’s march through Georgia look like a romp through the park. Each day brings a new horror, as rights,…
Awakening Our Inner Unicorn in Troubled Times
By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– It is a truism that musicians and artists often do not receive recognition in their lifetimes. And so it is with the 1960s and…
Crescendo 2025 – The Power of Us
Photos by Drew Altizer Photography The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus held its annual Crescendo gala this past weekend, drawing hundreds of supporters, community leaders, and music lovers together for an unforgettable…
Portola Bistro Brunch, The Modern Wife, V Foundation
By Beth Schnitzer– Welcome back to my temporary culinary column! I’m helping to fill in for The Gay Gourmet, David Landis, as he recovers from shoulder surgery. The love of…
Castro Farmers’ Market Seasonal Grand Opening
The Castro Farmers’ Market reopened for the season on April 2, 2025, bringing farm-fresh produce, an impressive selection of mushrooms, recently gathered eggs, delicious dairy products like cultured butter and…
E Pluribus Vino: The Great American Blend
By Dina Novarr– Imagine a vineyard ripping out varieties like chardonnay, cabernet, tempranillo, or sauvignon blanc because they weren’t “native” enough. It’s unthinkable. Yet, in our current political climate in…
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