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100 singers. One giant festival stage. Zero shortage of sparkle. 🌈 On Sunday, August 9, SFGMC kicked off Day Three of Outside Lands at Golden Gate Park’s Lands End Stage, bringing the big SFGMC energy to the day’s early festival crowd. The set included a high-energy rendition of “Pink Pony Club” and a surprise appearance by… Chappell Roan! (Okay, technically a fabulous lookalike—but we’re still…
Photo by Ariana Minolli The Chan National Queer Arts Center proudly hosted Frameline’s Industry Day as part of Frameline50 , celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world's longest-running queer film festival. The event brought together filmmakers, distributors, critics, funders, and cultural leaders for conversations on the future of queer storytelling, financing, distribution, and media…
During Pride Month 2026, Chris Verdugo received two of the highest civic recognitions of his career, honored by both the City and County of San Francisco and the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus for his leadership, service, and lasting contributions to the LGBTQ+ community through the arts. The first recognition came from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, where Board President Rafael…
What a way to close Season 48. On June 13, more than 2,000 audience members filled Curran Theatre for Dolly! A Pride Show, an evening packed with heart, humor, rhinestones, and unforgettable music. From "9 to 5" to "Jolene" and beyond, SFGMC paid tribute to the beloved songs and enduring spirit of Dolly Parton in a joyful Pride celebration. The performances also marked a bittersweet milestone as…
Our a cappella ensemble, HomoPhonics, released their first album, Hooked on HomoPhonics!
We are so excited to share with you this comprehensive resource for trans and nonbinary life in the Bay Area! Here you'll find essential services, community spaces, and the amazing people who make this region home for so many of us.
San Francisco has been home to one of the world's most significant Pride celebrations since 1970, just one year after Stonewall. Here are some of the most exciting events happening in and around the Bay Area. Something for everyone to enjoy this Pride season!
Pride flags are more than just colorful banners waving in the breeze in June as we march along the streets to be seen and heard. They're symbols of identity, resilience, and the vibrant diversity within the LGBTQIA+ community. Each flag, with its unique combination of colors and patterns, represents a specific group within the spectrum, from the iconic rainbow flag that encompasses us all to more…
Last month, we shared our love for LGBTQ+ cinema with 30 films to celebrate 30 days of Pride . But the celebration doesn't have to end there! Pride Month may be over, but the spirit of pride lives on all year long. To keep the spirit of Pride alive, we've curated a list of 13 incredible LGBTQ+ books – one for each month of the year, plus one more for luck. Dive in! Fun Home by Alison Bechdel This…
In the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Castro district, Harvey Milk Plaza stands as a tribute to the life and legacy of a man whose passionate advocacy ignited a movement. Harvey Milk , a beacon of hope, a voice for the marginalized, and a champion for love in the face of hate, was a force to be reckoned with. His historic election to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977 shattered…
