Castro group votes to pay for street improvements in the heart of San Francisco’s gay business district
A Castro group will pay nearly $122,000 for decorative improvements in the heart of San Francisco’s gay business district as part of a sidewalk widening project expected to break ground in late February….
Full slate of events will have Coachella Valley hopping
If you’re a modernist-liking, hirsute and hefty gay guy wanting to woo his sweetheart — Palm Springs is the place to be this weekend. It’s actually the place to be for lots of…
3 reasons to go to Palm Springs
Modernism Week takes over the Californian city from tomorrow, an event that will celebrate the design and architecture of trailblazers such as Richard Neutra and William F Cody. The new Sparrow Hotel is…
5 Free Things to do in Austin, TX
The Texas Capital, the Live Music Capital of the World, the Velvet Crown, Bat City or simply River City. Residents of Austin claim many titles and are known for their slogan: “Keep Austin…
Hollywood Spa, One of LA’s Oldest Gay Bathhouses, Will Close Soon
One of Los Angeles’ oldest gay bathhouses will be closing soon because of a dispute over rent with the owner of its building. Hollywood Spa, at 1650 Ivar Ave., is likely to close…
24 Hours in New Orleans
My wife, Melissa, and I are graduate students in a small town in Southern Illinois. We don’t get a lot of time off during the school year, but when we do, we love…
Reading between the lines for gay history in 19th century America
The Library Company of Philadelphia has launched, “That’s So Gay: Outing Early America.” The exhibition suggests early 19th century America contained a spectrum of same-sex relationships and gender identifications. But the Library Company,…
International Bear Convergence heads to Palm Springs
Yes, for the vast majority of the Northern Hemisphere, it’s still technically winter; but that’s no reason to not rush springtime with pool parties, DJs and sunshine in Palm Springs. And the International…
West Hollywood agrees to fly new city flag with rainbow colors
The West Hollywood City Council has responded to growing criticism over the removal of a rainbow flag from atop City Hall by agreeing to a compromise. The rainbow flag – which was raised…
Patio Cafe owner wants to open a Hamburger Mary’s in long dormant Castro space
The owner of the long dormant Patio Cafe eatery in the heart of San Francisco’s gay Castro district wants to open a Hamburger Mary’s at the location. The national burger chain launched in…