Nightlife
Twin Peaks Tavern Reaches 60% of $100K Fundraiser Goal
The historic Twin Peaks Tavern, a landmark gay bar on Castro and Market streets, has collected almost $64,000 in its campaign to raise $100,000 to keep the struggling bar open and pay its staff. But more funds are needed in these difficult financial times
Homing's In, Dec. 25-Jan 2
Enjoy your leftover cookies and rum balls, ahem, as we wind up for yet another un-doable holiday. Yes, it's almost over, 2020, that is. But you still have plenty of online events to peruse.
Atlanta Naming Atlanta Eagle Gay Bar as Historic Landmark
Atlanta has begun the process of designating a gay bar as a historic landmark, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says.
LGBTQ Bars and Restaurants Get Creative to Survive
In the current COVID-19 conditions, LGBTQ bars have been forced to find creative ways of staying in business.
Homing's In Dec. 18-26: Arts, Nightlife and Community Events
Jingle around the clock with online arts, nightlife and community events. Some are viewable day or night. What? Like you're going anywhere?
Iconic LA Gay Bar Turns to GoFundMe to Stave Off Closure
Iconic LGBTQ tavern Akbar, opened in 1996, is in danger of going under, another victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. The owners have turned to GoFundMe to stop that from happening.
Pornhub Removes 10 Million Videos From Platform
After a New York Times report on contents on videos on Pornhub, the site has removed most of the videos it hosted.
Over the Years with the Santa Speedo Run 2
The Santa Speedo Run was born 20 years ago in Boston Back Bay. Here's a second look back at Speedo runs around the country over the years.
How Tokyo's LGBTQ District is Fighting for Survival Amid COVID-19
Tokyo's Shinjuku Ni-chome gay district has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic but has been fighting to stay afloat, especially as COVID-19 cases hit a new high of 2,812 on Wednesday.
Over the Years with the Santa Speedo Run 1
Since it started in Boston in 2000 the Santa Speedo Run has been one of the most fun charitable events of season. Other runs followed in other cities. Over the years - from Boston to Chicago to SF - EDGE has covered the event. Here's some flashback pics.
Homing's In Dec. 10-19: Arts, Nightlife, Community Events
Have you hauled out the holly? That stuff's poisonous, you know. No matter how you celebrate Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Festivus, figure out how to celebrate safely with so many arts, nightlife and community events to choose from.
Last Call for COVID: To Avoid Bar Shutdowns, States Serve Up Curfews
As states and cities around the country enact curfews on bars and restaurants to limit the spread of COVID-19, many different calls are being made on "last call."
Santa Skivvies Run: Memories & a 2020 Revision
This year's Santa Skivvies Run, the SF AIDS Foundation's fun fundraiser, is an online challenge, and you can still have fun on Dec. 13 (sign up at www.sfaf.org). Here's an album of Steven Underhill's best photos from past events.
Homing's In: Online Events Dec. 4-12
While it's not exactly 'the most wonderful time of the year,' you can still get a bit of holiday cheer with online arts, nightlife and community events.
COVID Rules Dish Up McDonald's at London Gay Club, Patrons Mock Online
Saturdays at London's Heaven Nightclub are getting a little happier - at least, the meals are. New COVID rules say bars must serve "substantial meals" with drinks, and McDonald's is partnering with the club.
Homing's In: Arts, Nightlife, Community Events Nov 27-Dec 6
Settle in for autumn's end and December's arrival, as arts, nightlife and community events thaw out.
Can the Gay Adult Film Industry Solve Its Race Problem?
One former Black porn star says looking back after seven-plus years outside the industry, it's clear it was "a whole toxic environment of white supremacy and racism, completely all the time." Has anything changed?
'Epic' Memories: Archive Pics from Boston's Roxy 2
Our look back from the Epic at the Roxy archive when it was Boston's primo nightlife choice continues with these pics.
Homing's In: Arts, Nightlife, Community Events Nov 20-29
Autumnal fun may not include large gatherings over dinner (hey, your decision), but you can burn of some calories by dancing or singing along to some arts, nightlife and community events.
'Epic' Memories: Archive Pics from Boston's Roxy 3
Before it moved to the House of Blues, Epic, the weekly gay night, sponsored by the late Chris Harris, was held at the Boston downtown club The Roxy. Here is the final installment of pics from the venue from nearly a decade ago.
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