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    Excerpt From When the Band Played On: The Life of Randy Shilts

    Excerpt From When the Band Played On: The Life of Randy Shilts

    By Michael G. Lee– On August 17, 1981, Randy walked into the [San Francisco Chronicle] newsroom at Fifth and Mission as a full-time reporter for a nationally respected newspaper, and…

    Top of Your Stack: 10.3.24

    Creation Lake (fiction – hardcover) by Rachel Kushner Creation Lake follows Sadie Smith, an American secret agent sent to infiltrate a rural commune in France, where she manipulates everyone around…

    Lit Snax: 10.3.24

    All Fours by Miranda July We’ve never read a more wild and electrically true story of how it is to be a middle-aged woman but not feel like one. This book is a feral…

    France Meets India: Bombay Brasserie Opens With a Splash at Campton Place

    France Meets India: Bombay Brasserie Opens With a Splash at Campton Place

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– Campton Place has a storied history of talented Michelin star chefs who have graced its restaurant: Daniel Humm, Jan Birnbaum, Bradley Ogden, Todd Humphries,…

    Sixth Annual SF Pride LGBTQ Golf Tournament Awards Party

    Sixth Annual SF Pride LGBTQ Golf Tournament Awards Party

    The Fairmont Hotel’s Crown Room was the location for the San Francisco Pride LGBTQ Golf Tournament Awards Party on Friday, September 20, 2024. The free evening event honored 2024 SF…

    Lesbian Fanbase Grows for Golden State Valkyries Ahead of Their Inaugural Season at Chase Center

    Lesbian Fanbase Grows for Golden State Valkyries Ahead of Their Inaugural Season at Chase Center

    Deb Kinney, J.D.– Hey, Valkyrie fans! Tickets officially go on sale October 7 for the Golden State Valkyries inaugural season at Chase Center. If you signed up early for season…

    Community Celebration & Unveiling of Monument Honoring Dr. Maya Angelou

    Community Celebration & Unveiling of Monument Honoring Dr. Maya Angelou

    Outside the San Francisco Main Library on Thursday, September 19, 2024, Mayor London Breed—along with other city officials, art community representatives, and family members of Dr. Maya Angelou (1928–2014)—gathered for…

    Mezcal: A Spirit Born of Time and Tradition

    Mezcal: A Spirit Born of Time and Tradition

    Cocktails with Dina National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 until October 15, as a time to celebrate the vibrant diversity and heritage of Latinx culture. And…

    The 2024 Great Crucolo Parade in Oakland

    The 2024 Great Crucolo Parade in Oakland

    One of the largest wheels of cheese in the world is annually revealed at The Great Crucolo Parade outside Rockridge Market Hall in Oakland. This year’s parade took place on…

    Agritourism – Enjoying the Farm Experience

    Agritourism – Enjoying the Farm Experience

    Farmers’ markets are filling with all things fall—pumpkins for jack o’ lanterns, decorative gourds for your porch, hearty winter squash for fall cooking, and juicy pears and apples for scenting the…