“Phyllis Lyon is not afraid of the L-word, whether it be lesbian or liberal—or even lipstick … Her concerns are limitless, as are her talents.” Del Martin (1921–2008) Pioneering lesbian…
On Wednesday, November 13, Celebrity Cruises will host the second annual Soirée on the Bay, an exclusive charity event aboard their luxurious Eclipse ship benefitting the local LGBTQ community. Celebrity…
“Buy a Purse: Change a Life!” is the fun-and-fashion-filled challenge coming at the 15th Annual “This Old Bag” Gala to be held on Friday, October 25, at San Francisco’s Fairmont…
By Gary Kramer– As Judy Garland, in the last year of her life, Renée Zellweger gives a knockout performance in Judy, an uneven biopic that focuses on her London concerts…
By Kaushik Roy– 2019 marks Shanti Project’s 45th Anniversary, and as we celebrate our unique legacy of compassion in San Francisco and beyond, I believe, more than ever, that the…
Northern California’s second largest pride parade and festival is Oakland Pride, which this year will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary! The event has grown tremendously since it was first celebrated…
As part of its star chef-studded 40th Anniversary Dinner Series, Greens Restaurant recently featured Alice Waters of Chez Panisse, a restaurant that is in its 48th year. There are many…
“Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it’s only when you hitch your wagon to something…
It is hard to imagine Castro Street without its iconic rainbow flag, but when Trevor Hailey (1941–2007) created Cruisin’ the Castro walking tours, such symbols of the LGBTQ community were…
By Kate Kendell, Esq. (Editor’s Note: For this Pride 2019 edition of the San Francisco Bay Times, we are honored to introduce Kate Kendell, Esq., as a new columnist. A…
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