A Conversation with Holly Near
Just days after the sold-out International Women’s Day Celebration of Holly Near, the San Francisco Bay Times had the pleasure of catching up with Near, who is not only a world-class musician but also a thoughtful and skilled conversationalist as well as storyteller. For those who have…
Feast Your Way Through the East Bay During Oakland Restaurant Week 2023
Visit Oakland has announced the return of its popular Oakland Restaurant Week (ORW), which this year will take place March 16 to March 26. Featuring specially-designed dining experiences, great deals, and a range of options from Michelin-starred restaurants to food trucks to newly opened eateries—it will be…
SF Gay Softball League Celebrates 50 Years of Competition, Camaraderie, and Inclusion
By John Chen– “Humans need more playtime, fresh air, connection, and laughter. San Francisco Gay Softball League leadership encourages team managers to be inclusive of bodies of all abilities and players from all backgrounds and identities. At a time when lawmakers are working to exclude trans kids…
Black LGBTQ Bay Area Women Leaders to Be Honored for Black History Month
For Black History Month, Black LGBTQ Bay Area women who are leaders within their respective fields will be honored at Divas & Drinks @ The Academy on February 9. The event, co-presented by the San Francisco Bay Times and The Academy SF at 2166 Market Street, will…
Abrupt Closure of Harvey’s Draws Attention to LGBTQ Importance of 500 Castro Street
Like the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one, the abrupt closure of restaurant, bar, and community venue Harvey’s on January 22, 2023, left many in the Castro saddened and in shock. Aside from a message on a dry-erase board placed in front of the site…
Golden State Warriors’ Autographed Basketball Auctioned Off at Divas & Drinks @ The Academy
Former Mr. International Leather and auctioneer extraordinaire, Lenny Broberg, made a surprise appearance at the March 24, 2023, Divas & Drinks @ The Academy SF event benefiting the San Francisco Gay Softball League (SFGSL), which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Broberg was ably assisted by event emcee…
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Probate in a Nutshell
By Jay Greene, Esq., CPA– Did you ever stop to think about what happens after a loved one’s funeral? Life continues…
TransTech Summit: Creating Equity Through Tech
By Joanie Juster– At the recent National LGBTQ Task Force Creating Change conference in San Francisco, the expo hall was filled…
Immigration Challenges Affecting LGBTQ Individuals and Others
By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– The Department of Homeland Security has a complex registration system for those from other countries who are…
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