San Francisco Bay Times | LGBTQ News & Calendar for the Bay Area

By Joanie Juster—

Good News From Unexpected Places

Anyone who truly cares about democracy, the future of our country, and the survival of our planet has had plenty to wring their hands about. Between climate change-induced fires burning up much of the world, historic deadly heat waves, a steady stream of idiocy and corruption flowing o...

By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis—

Rio de Janeiro: the setting could not be more stunning. Sugarloaf Mountain rises from the sea. Mount Corcovado’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, arms outstretched, looks over the city from the mountain peak. At Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, gay and nongay men clad in Speedos and women in thong swimsuits soak up the sun and ...

By Kate Brown—

Acme Theatre Company, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth-led theatre group run for and by young people, hosted Enemies of All Nations Night on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Wyatt Pavilion in Davis. Members and prospects of the San Francisco Dykes on Bikes® (DOB) were honored to attend in support of the young performers and their work.

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One of the nation’s most impactful and dedicated leaders of the LGBTQ+ women’s community, Barbara “Boo” Price, recently passed following a heart attack. She previously had been in declining health for some time. A post on social media shared by friends noted that, in the hours before her passing, “she noticed a partially open door in her room and asked the nurse if that w...

Help Is on the Way XXXII: Broadway & Beyond, hosted at the Marines’ Memorial Theatre on August 2, 2026, delivered an unforgettable night of world-class entertainment while serving as a vital fundraiser. The event raised crucial funds for two major initiatives: Project Open Hand, which delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors and individuals with severe ...