New Conservatory Theatre Center Founding Artistic Director Ed Decker to Pass Leadership Torch to Ben Villegas Randle
After 45 years of groundbreaking leadership, New Conservatory Theatre Center’s (NCTC) Founding Artistic Director Ed Decker will step down in January 2026 and pass the torch to longtime collaborator and current Artistic Associate Ben Villegas Randle. Randle’s deep roots at NCTC as a Stage Director and former…
Olga Talamante and Rev. Miguel Bustos to Co-Emcee Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Latine Leaders on October 24, 2025
With co-producer Olga Talamante, the San Francisco Bay Times will present the inaugural Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Latine Leaders on October 24, 2025, from 6 pm–8:30 pm in the Mission District. Talamante will co-emcee the event with Rev. Miguel Bustos. Both are legendary leaders in their own…
The ‘Right to Offend’ and the Legacy of Charlie Kirk
The day before right-wing activist and Turning Point USA Co-Founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025, he texted the following to civil rights advocate and CNN host Van Jones: “Hey, Van, I mean it, I’d love to have you on my show to have a…
The Valkyries Queer Lovefest Continues as Team Heads to Playoffs
Now heading into the WNBA playoffs, the Golden State Valkyries in mere months have become one of the most successful, lucrative teams in women’s sports. The passion and devotion of their fan base is arguably the strongest and most evident in the entire world of sports. Like…
Children’s Fairyland Oakland to Mark 75th Anniversary With Celebrations in September 2025
Children’s Fairyland in Oakland is the OG theme park for kids and those of all ages who remain young at heart. As a writer for San Francisco Magazine once commented, it is “as miniature and uncynical as a toddler’s beating heart.”Walt Disney made a beeline for it,…
CHEER SF Performs on Castro Street
CHEER San Francisco—the all-volunteer charitable organization that supports beneficiaries assisting those living with HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, and other life-challenging conditions—was a favorite performing group at the 51st Castro Street Fair, held on October 5, 2025. The organization performs to raise money for the CHEER For Life Fund,…
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Carly Ozard: Singing Love Into Action Across Coasts
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Michelin Makes Moves in Boston
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Honoring the Past, Sustaining the Future: Mezcal, Memories, and a Mission
By Dina Novarr– Before Stephanie Romo Flores ever unlocked the doors of Mercado 925, she was already searching, not for the…
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