Bay Area Reporter

01/03/2026

Mickie Kennedy’s “Worth Burning” marks the arrival of a poet who has already spent years earning his place. An award-winning writer, Pushcart Prize nominee, and the author of “Glandscapes,” winner of the Button Poetry Award, Kennedy’s work has appeared in many of the country’s most respected literary journals. Across books and poems, his reputation for emotional candor and meticulous craft has steadily grown.

Read his Q&A with Words columnist Michele Karlsberg: https://www.ebar.com/story/161711/

01/02/2026

It’s hard to imagine a more suitable person than trans le***an Tommy Dorfman to direct and write the movie adaptation of “I Wish You All the Best” (Lionsgate), based on the Y/A novel by non-binary writer Mason Deaver. Dorfman brings all the necessary sensitivity and perception to the project.

Ben (q***r actor Corey Fogelmanis) is a high school junior living with his religiously conservative mother (Amy Landecker) and father (Judson Mills) in Raleigh, North Carolina. When he comes out to them as non-binary, they throw him out of the house.

Read Gregg Shapiro's review at https://www.ebar.com/story/161710

01/01/2026

As a remedy for holiday withdrawal, there’s nothing better than a pristine museum or intimate gallery to stroll through and soak up some visual art. Here are our recommendations for the new year.
https://www.ebar.com/story/161660

12/30/2025

Well, what a year it has been. If you’re in the mood to celebrate the holidays, including New Year’s Eve, we’ve got full listings of all the LGBTQ and q***r-friendly bars and nightclubs in the Bay Area. We’ve also got a few cabaret shows and other events to amuse you into 2026, hopefully. (photo: Gooch)

https://www.ebar.com/story/161528

12/26/2025

Oasis saved! – Popular nightclub receives emergency donation; will close for only a few months.

After announcing in July that SoMa nightclub Oasis would permanently close after New Year’s Eve, a surprise emergency donation made last week could possibly save the nightclub, which will now only temporarily close for a few months.

The substantial donation comes from the Stevens Family. Although the amount was not disclosed, it is several million dollars, large enough to sustain the nightclub, and possibly the purchase of the building at 298 11th Street.
https://www.ebar.com/story/161602

12/26/2025

Our editorial board hopes SF Travel will do better next time.

When we first looked at a small rendering of SF Travel’s float for the New Year’s Day Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, we thought we spied a small rainbow-colored patch at the back.

12/25/2025

The Rev. Jim Mitulski shares a Christmas reflection.

What’s your best Christmas memory? I grew up in Michigan, and have lived as an adult in New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Minnesota, all places where snow and cold and winter are an integral part of the story.

12/24/2025

San Francisco is being represented in the 137th Tournament of Roses parade on New Year’s Day for the first time in nearly 50 years, but don’t expect a nod to the LGBTQ community on the float.

12/23/2025

The preliminary hearing for the alleged killer of gay reality TV star Edwardo Xol has been delayed until March 17.

12/22/2025

The obituary for Camille Marie Moran, who was a longtime volunteer for gay and trans rights and fully supported the community.

The obituary for Camille Marie Moran, who was a longtime volunteer for gay and trans rights and fully supported the commumnity.

12/20/2025

Welcome to another cooler, wetter winter filled with plenty of days to spend indoors with a good book. Here is a selection of notable literary gems that were published later in the year that are definitely worth checking out. Read your way into 2026 with some amazing books. Or give a few away as gifts, since many of the books we highlight are affordable and under $20. Happy New Year’s reading.

Welcome to another cooler, wetter winter filled with plenty of days to spend indoors with a good book. Here is a selection of notable literary gems that were published later in the year that are definitely worth checking out. Read your way into 2026 with some amazing books. Or give a few away as gif...