Pride
The Best Craigslist Missed Connections from SF Pride 2017
Remember Missed Connections? Craigslist’s personal section was not only used by lonely stranger danger booty calls but it was a popular site where you could reach out semi-anonymously to the “cute girl on the N-Judah” who was reading Eat Pray Love on your commute to the FiDi.
Anticipating Pride Safety Concerns and Much More
Vibrant polychromatic greetings, queerly beloved BAS readership!! We now find ourselves on Pride Wednesday, and although there has been many a kick-off party and Frameline reel unspooled thus far, now things begin to ratchet toward the fever pitch that will be this weekend. We here at BAS, however, would like
This New Literary Magazine is a Gift to the People of San Francisco
I’ve got some awesome news! We received a grant from the Civic Joy Fund to put out a literary magazine celebrating SF and acting to counter the stupid “Doom Loop” narrative. It’s a gift to the people of San Francisco. And after months of working on this project it’s now available
A Straight Person’s Guide for Attending Pride
Hooray! It’s Pride Month in San Francisco. The rainbow flags are flying proudly on Market Street, queer people are coming from all over the world to experience our friendly, little city and it seems like there might be fornicating gay unicorns around every corner. If you’re a straight person who wants
We wanna send you to Tegan and Sara! Tickets go on sale 6/16/17
Tegan and Sara announced plans to mark the 10th anniversary of the release of their fifth studio album, The Con, with a special North American tour. They will perform acoustic and intimate arrangements of all 14 of the album’s songs, followed by a selection of fan favorites. The Con – which
Gilbert Baker (1951-2017) Pride Flag Creator Saw The Bigger Picture
Gilbert Baker, an artist who in 1978 created the iconic Rainbow Flag, passed away on Friday at his home in New York City. He was 65 years old. Cause of death remains unknown at this time. An army veteran, Gilbert was stationed in San Francisco when he was honorably discharged
What Pride Looks Like Across the Pond in London
Despite all the gnarly politics swimming about in London, the last weekend in June, people from every which place joined together to celebrate Pride. Businesses great and small were representing, and I was also privy to some festive novelties, delicious treats, and extraordinary displays lighting up the evening sky. Below, I give
The Best Craigslist Missed Connections From SF Pride
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THIS WEEK’S TOP EVENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO + NEW YORK
Rad Upcoming SF Events Geographer, DJ Jamie Jams & Talk Tonight THU. 06/25 | 7:00PM @ THE CHAPEL Geographer is a San Francisc-based indie rock band that describes their music as being “”soulful music from outer space” using analog, electronic and acoustic elements to craft dense layers and unique sound textures.” ADMISSION: FREE