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    Maud Allan: The Vision of Salome

    Maud Allan: The Vision of Salome

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky— The biblical princess Salome is possibly the most notorious dancer in history. Her “Dance of the Seven Veils” has mesmerized us for the last 2000 years,…

    Puppy Love

    Puppy Love

    By Jewelle Gomez— I’ve been a cat lesbian all of my life, until several years ago when our last sweetie left us. We made it through the pandemic without succumbing…

    Hilda and Jesse: A Queer-Owned Michelin Star Gem

    Hilda and Jesse: A Queer-Owned Michelin Star Gem

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet— In just over 4 years, the marvelous restaurant Hilda and Jesse in North Beach has become something of both a foodie and queer destination.…

    You Don’t Need Heart-Shaped Cheese for February

    You Don’t Need Heart-Shaped Cheese for February

    By Gordon Edgar— This is a February column, so you’d think I would be recommending fancy heart-shaped cheese for your little trysts. Every December I get preorder sheets offering “Valentine’s…

    The Heartbeat Returns: Pulse and Purpose in the Castro

    The Heartbeat Returns: Pulse and Purpose in the Castro

    Cocktails with Dina by Dina Novarr— Stand on the corner of Market and Castro on a Tuesday evening at 6:45 pm and watch the sidewalk traffic compress. It’s subtle at…

    A Delicious Spanakopita to Showcase Farmers’ Market Fresh Spinach and Herbs

    A Delicious Spanakopita to Showcase Farmers’ Market Fresh Spinach and Herbs

    Sheila Singer— This February, brighten someone’s day (or your own) with beautiful, fresh cut flowers from the farmers’ market. Also abundant this month at your local farmers’ market are kale,…

    Super Bowl LX LGBTQ+ Events in San Francisco

    Super Bowl LX LGBTQ+ Events in San Francisco

    Photos Courtesy of Beth Schnitzer San Francisco Bay Times sports columnist Beth Schnitzer and members of her team from SpritzSF attended multiple events during Super Bowl LX week in the…

    NBC Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party in San Ramon

    NBC Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party in San Ramon

    Photo Courtesy of Beth Schnitzer Two dozen Olympians from Northern California and San Francisco Bay Times sports columnist Beth Schnitzer were among those who attended the NBC Milan Cortina Olympics…

    Cam #5 of the Castro Street Cam to Launch During Castro Theatre Community Opening Weekend

    Cam #5 of the Castro Street Cam to Launch During Castro Theatre Community Opening Weekend

    The Castro Street Cam system began in 2017 as a community education service, making it possible for viewers anywhere in the world to see the vibrant Castro neighborhood and know…

    Cheering on a Girl Named Becky (Part 1)

    Cheering on a Girl Named Becky (Part 1)

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis— A lovely baby girl was born in small-town West Virginia about 15 years ago. We don’t know her personally, but her name is Becky,…