Pilsner Pride
The Pilsner Inn has been called a Castro gay bar. But from its inception, The Pilsner has been considered by many patrons as an easy-going neighborhood tavern known for its wide selection of beer.
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Last Call: Marlena’s Says Goodbye
More of a celebration, and less of a wake, the last weeks of Marlena’s the historic and intimate Hayes Valley bar grew to a series of crowded boisterous celebrations. On the same weekend that the Eagle Tavern re-opened, after 22 years, on March 3, 2013, Marlena’s closed.
Irish Ayes
Bartenders have long considered St. Patrick’s Day to be another Amateur Night (like Cinco De Mayo, or New Year’s Eve). It’s a night when inexperienced drinkers go out and drink. Save them the nightmare and make these these tasty drinks at home!
Zeitguys: Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato’s Wonderful World
With nearly 300 original portraits of pop culture icons ranging from Elvira to Pam Anderson, John Waters to Sharon Needles, the World According to Wonder book lives up to its packaging as being “Eight Pounds of Fun!” It’s the ultimate gift for the real estate porn/reality/drag show queer cineaste on your Valentine’s Day list.
The Hangovers:
Worst. Nights. Ever.
“I got filthy drunk the night before, made some bad decisions and wound up getting high on drugs, went to two all-night sex parties and took Viagra.” And that’s the good part.
Bolly, by Golly!
From its robin’s egg retro blue décor to its circular dance floor and five-projector visuals, the new venue Club OMG! combines intimacy with a club-like ambiance.
Eats on Wheels
In addition to our beloved collection of well-known eateries, there are tons of places off the beaten path –or even not really on the path in the first place– to get a good plate of grub, usually accompanied by a cold beer or a cocktail to wash it all down.
Homo Hip-hop
A new generation of queer hip-hop homos almost luxuriously rap, sing, shimmy or vogue their way through tracks that talk, sing or are about their queerness if they feel like it, or about something else if they don’t.
Banjee-nius
Whether dancing, singing or posing a la classic vogue style, the diminutive AB Soto (he’s 5′ 7″) brings jumbo-size energy and poise to his stage acts.
Kink Tank (NSFW)
While many gay bars in San Francisco have a longstanding reputation for a cruisy atmosphere, including BDSM demonstrations and fetish nights, it’s rare that you’ll happen upon the full-tilt bondage orgies created by Kink.com’s Bound in Public video series.
Playland:
BARtab Goes to Vegas
From elaborately designed hotels to drag-filled shows, from gogo guy-filled nightclubs to uber-swanky restaurants and bars, Las Vegas is much more than slot machines.
Into the Woods
Guerneville, nestled approximately 19 miles west off of Route 101, is a quaint, LGBT-friendly community full of traditions, rural fun, scenic beauty, and swimming pools.
Alley Cats
Up Your Alley Street Fair; a brief guide to dressing and undressing, with photos by Rich Stadmiller
Pride-alicious!
With comedy shows, drag shows, festivals, fundraisers, book readings, marches, rallies, by the time Pride weekend rolls around, I’m not proud. I’m tired! Even so, here’s a look at just some of the notable events leading up to and taking place Pride Weekend.
