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What to do When Resting B*tch Face isn’t Enough to Ward off the Wolves
DEAR SHAMELESS BY SHAMELESS HEATHER ATLES Hi, I’m Shameless Heather Atles, an expert relationships, sex, and intimacy coach. With years of experience guiding individuals through the complexities of love, connection, and self-worth, my approach combines humor, practical wisdom, deep insights, and actionable steps to empower those navigating the twists and

7 of the Oldest Surviving Films of San Francisco
San Francisco has always been a city in motion. Influxes of people from around the world; planet-changing events; epic businesses opening their doors; while others shutter theirs. While The City experiences another series of massive changes, it is as important as ever to keep our history and culture(s) alive, preserved, and shared with others. We need a reminder of what San Francisco was, still is, and can still be.

Best Bay Area Events 5/21-6/10
Jalisa Robinson is Queer, as in Funny – Safe Words Comedy Showcase Jalisa Robinson is no stranger to the Safe Words stage, and she has blown away audiences every single time. With her distinct style—melding deadpan delivery with sparkling insights—Jalisa expertly dissects topics like race and the patriarchy, making her performances both thought-provoking and

Chris Gazaleh’s Art Is Not Antisemitic
I remember the first time I met Chris at his art studio in Hunters Point back in 2022. I was hanging out with the artist behind Ricky Rat and decided to ride along with him as he was picking up art supplies in San Francisco. Our first stop was Mothbelly

Why San Francisco Needs a Gay Bathhouse
I made a new friend recently. He just moved here from New York. Having tried to visit the Eagle but finding it closed, he texted me one evening. “Does SF close down at like, 11pm? I’m used to NYC where we don’t even start going out until then.” Oh honey.

Employees Save Jack London Square’s Favorite Pub, Sláinte Oakland
I’m sure you’d agree that the hallmarks of a great Irish pub include great drinks, a thriving community, authentic Irish food and live music. Sláinte Oakland in Jack London has all of that but its origin story and remarkable revival following the closure in 2023 is what gives this place

Who Said Pro Wrasslin’ Isn’t Real? “Hoodslam” Re-Suspends Disbelief
Who Said Pro Wrasslin’ Isn’t Real? “Hoodslam” Re-Suspends Disbelief

Drag Performer You Should Know: Hollow Eve
Hollow Eve who identifies as a “Post Binary Drag Socialist with a penchant for anarchy” will be closing the festival on Sunday, May 19 at 6pm at Omni Commons in Oakland, with a show entitled Rebirth: The Death of Drag. With this description, I needed to know more. They were kind enough to meet me for a quick interview and photoshoot this week.