The New Gay » Weekend Preview

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: Halloween Weekend Edition

SPECTRA Network — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:18:41 +0000

With the Occupy Oakland events earlier this week, we can see a major shift in the support of the world’s fight to change government, freedom, and the quality of human life. We commend those who have stepped up in the face of oppression and resisted anything less than what is one’s constitutional and human right. We also believe it is important for people to enjoy simple pleasures and celebrate. In the spirit of Halloween, we hope that this SF Weekend Preview, Halloween Edition brings some happiness and people together for a weekend of simple fun.

Thursday, October 27

HALLOWEEN! The Ballad of Michele Myers : OPENS TONIGHT thru SUNDAY!

Starring a bevy of local drag and performing artist talent, Halloween! The Ballad Of Michele Myers is musical parody of America’s obsession with slasher films mashed up with black comedy teen movies such as Heathers along with a heavy dash of one of TV’s scariest sitcoms from the 80s, The Facts of Life.

Tickets: $20, Students $15 or 1-800-838-3006

CounterPulse
1310 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA

8:00pm – 10:00pm

ROLLER DISCO @MIGHTY – HALLOWEEN EDITION!

Halloween is a week long SF tradition, so start the weekend early and break out your costumes show them off! Resident DJs Carey Kopp and Anthony Mansfield with special guest The GodFather will be throwing down old -school & classic disco all night on the Mighty roller rink. $5 skate rentals (all sizes available) or you can bring your own!

$5 at the door

Mighty

119 Utah St.
San Francisco, CA

9:00pm – 2:00am

Friday, October 28

BOBBITO + Whooligan & Wonway at SOM. Halloween Weekend.

Join Bobbito aka Kool BoB Love (formerly known as DJ Cucumber Slice & Bobbito The Barber) returns to SOM. for a night of intimate dancing and incredible music; Soul /House/ Afro- beat/ Batucada, Cumbya/ b- girl & b- boy classics & dance. Costumes Welcomed.

21+, $5 Discount tickets

SOM.
2925 16th St.
San Francisco, CA

10:00 pm – 3:00 am

ESCAPE w/ B.A.S.S. Lady DJs Zita & Pam the Funkstress

Taking you on a funky & soulful musical journey featuring the B.A.S.S./Bay Area Sistah Sound Lady DJs Zita & Pam The Funkstress.

21+, No Cover

The Layover
1517 Franklin St.,
Oakland, CA

9:30pm – 2:00am

LES BEAUX presents The H0m0 Halloween Ball

Kick off your Halloweekend at this freaky fright fest at The 2nd Annual Homo Halloween Ball with DJs Kidd Sysko, Ms Jackson & Natalie Nuxx plus GoGo Girls Angelina + Ashley. Costume Contest with $100 cash prize hosted by Per Sia.

21+ w/ID., Discounted Pre-Sale Tickets Available

DNA Lounge
375 Eleventh Street
San Francisco, CA

9:00pm – 2:00am

Rocky Horror Halloween Show

Hey East Bay, get ready for a horrifyingly huge Rocky Horror Party! On Friday, October 28, BL Rocky will bring The Rocky Horror Picture Show to life in a mega-Halloween celebration!

All ages, $10.50 / $8 with student ID

Albany Twin
1115 Solano Avenue,
Albany, CA

11:30pm -2:30am

Saturday, October 29

Halloween Freakout!

Unleash your demons on the dancefloor amidst intergalactic costumed insanity, space funk, electro glam, and circuit bent pop featuring Planet Booty, Hottub DJ’s, Easystreet, The Glowing Stars.

21+, Presale Tickets

Cafe Du Nord
2170 Market Street
San Francisco, CA

8:30pm – 1:30am

Go BANG! With Glenn Rivera + Mattski + DJ Emils! COSTUME PARTY!

Disco freaks, art school boys & girls, drag queens & kings, boogie-heads, fierce dancers, flashy dressers, sexy girls, hot boys, DJs, dancers, photographers, artists, fashionistas; gay/straight/bi/tri/whateva! Bring your flashiest, trashiest, classiest, sexiest, craziest style; but bring an open mind, big smile…. Costumes strongly encouraged.

Deco Lounge

510 Larkin & Turk

San Francisco, CA

9:00pm – 3:00am

Uptown & Hubba Hubba Revue’s Halloween Bash 2011!

Experience haunted burlesque and titillating terrors with the amazing, bendable, posable Dolls of Doom, bump & grind with musical guests Los Shimmy Shakers & their SEXY Shakettes! and enter to win the cash-prize costume contest.

21 & Up w/I.D., 12 before 9:30PM, $15 after 9:30PM

The Uptown Club
1928 Telegraph Ave,
Oakland, CA

9:00pm - 1:30am

thePeople Halloween Costume Ball featuring DJ Cali

A perfect place for a Halloween celebration, because its always been a place to show a side of yourself that you normally keep hidden. And, like Halloween, dancing is a way to explore the spirits waiting in the dark to be discovered.

$5 before 11 / $10 after

The New Parish
579 18th Street
Oakland, CA

10:00pm – 2:00am

Sunday, October 30

MATTACHINE SF Halloween Dance Party w/ John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin

Mattachine’s been packing the dance floor and overflowing onto the sidewalk at the West Village bar Julius’—the very bar where members of the Mattachine Society, the country’s first gay-rights, pinko-commie organization, demanded a drink in 1964 to fight against the city’s “no service for known homosexuals” law. Now they’re taking MATTACHINE on the road, promoting ethical homosexual culture everywhere.

$7/$5 in costume

El Rio
3158 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA

3:00pm – 9:00pm

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Check out SPECTRA’s event feature for thePeople’s at Vimeo.com/spectrasf

http://vimeo.com/30567400

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: “All The Leaves Are Brown…”

SPECTRA Network — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:16:22 +0000

The weather is cooling down (finally), Fall is actually settling in and the holiday season is gearing up. Next weekend will be Halloween, what are you going to be (we guess Amy Winehouse will be popular this year)? Before you decided, check out these events for Theophilus London @ popscene, the Pedal Fest Bike Party and the 2 year Anniversary of the Golden State Slam.

Thursday, October 20

Theophilus London live @ popscene

“Thanks to a number of artists (not excluding Jay-Z), rap feels new again in 2011. And the 24 year-old Theophilus London is one of the biggest reasons for this….” Catch the Trinidad-born, Brooklyn-raised rapper with popscene DJs on decks.

18+, Advance tickets

POPSCENE

@ Rickshaw Stop: 155 Fell St

San Francisco, CA

10:00pm – 2:00am

Friday, October 21

‘The 45 Sessions’ V.20 W/ DJs J-Boogie and Mr. E

DJ J-Boogie with Aima The Dreamer, celebrating the release of his brand new 7″ release in collaboration with OM Records, FTC and Recordbreakin’. Aima The Dreamer will also be joining J-Boogie for a strictly 45 based performance. Along with your resident DJs Platurn, E Da Boss, and Enki.

Disco Volante

347 14th Street @ Webster

Oakland, CA

9:00pm – 2:00am

OLDiES NiGHT Ghost Rave with WAM BAM ASHLEYANNE

Get down with some serious nastiness at the Oldies Night Ghost Rave as they play some 45′s straight from hell & heaven. Featuring the baddass & beautiful Wam Bam Ashleyanne with residents Primo & Fancy Daniel. Make sure to dress like a ghost!

The Knockout
3223 Mission
San Francisco, Ca

9:00pm – 2:00am

Saturday, October 22

Pedalfest Bike Party

Bike Party is teaming up with PedalFest, SJ Bike Party, and SF Bike Party for an all bay 18 mile party on wheels. Consider it your second (Or third or fourth) chance to get down with Bike Party crews from all over the bay this weekend! Meet the Bike Party at 5 in the plaza at Jack London Square, and expect roll out time to be 5:30 and follow the Route.

Jack London Square

5:00pm – 10:00pm

Sunday, October 23

The 2 Year Anniversary of the Golden State Slam Featuring THE BOOM GIRLS!!

For over 23 months, they’ve prided ourselves on not only being the best open mic venue but most active in the community. The RZA, GZA, Ghostface (Tamara Blue), Nikki Blak, Simply Kat, Judy Holiday & Jimetta Rose will be in the house performing together! There will also have a special All Open Mic featuring some of the hottest poets in the Bay & Beyond hosted by D’Dra White and musical soundtrack provided by DJ Exquisit.

$8-$10

The Grand Lake Coffee House

440 Grand Ave

Oakland, CA

6:30pm – 10:00pm

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: Occupying the Bay Area

SPECTRA Network — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:13:29 +0000

If you haven’t notice, people becoming increasingly upset and have been for some time. The cost of living is soaring with no increase in jobs, the government seems to run less and less on a democratic system while blatantly mixing capitalist money with politics and creates war on false accounts, sending son and daughters, sister and brothers, husband and wives off to war. So, if you see an Occupy camp in your area, take a second to listen and speak up!

Thursday, October 13

#OCCUPY The Mic – Oakland

Occupy Oakland will be having a FREE event where you can step to the mic and express your concerns, build with some like-minded folks, listen and be heard. Ideally they’ll have some organizers from the local event/protest/occupation in the house to answer questions and help you to be at least more informed if not more involved.

FREE, ALL AGES

Frank Ogawa Plaza
14th & Broadway (Downtown)
Oakland, CA

8:00pm – 11:00pm

Friday, October 14

HELLO WEEKEND at SOM w/ Shortkut, Dstrukt, Prince Aries and Boogie Brown

Party with the people from Hello Weekend this Friday and hear Hip -Hop, R&B, Soul, club classics, and future classics all night long by DJs Shortkut, Triple Threat, DSTRUKT, Prince Aries, and Boogie Brown.

5 before 11pm if on guest list, $10 all night

SOM-Bar
2925 16th Street @ South Van ness
San Francisco, CA

10:00pm – 2:00am

{EP}: Extended Play BAY AREA DJ BLOWOUT!

This month, Extended Play decided to turn it up a notch with an Extended Play Deejay BLOWOUT!!!!!!!!
Featuring: Ge-Ology, Patrick Wilson, Stephen Rigmaiden, Jayvi Velasco, LadyRyan, Nina Sol and of course your {EP} resident selectors DJ Cecil & Cali. They’ll be opening both rooms for your dancing pleasure and passing out doughnuts at 2AM.

FREE before 11, $10 after

Bench and Bar
510 17th St.
Oakland, CA

10:00pm – 3:00am

Saturday, October 15

Home Movie Day

Home Movie Day at OMCA will include the premiere of home movie treasures from the collection of the African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO). Renowned jazz musician Marcus Shelby will create an original score to accompany the films, performed by the Marcus Shelby Quintet. The films will be introduced by AAMLO Chief Curator Rick Moss and followed by a Q&A.

Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
Oakland, CA

11:00am – 5:00pm

Sunday, October 16

MEGATRON MAN : Celebrating the life of Patrick Cowley

Join in on honoring visionary San Franciscan Patrick Cowley’s 61st Birthday. From 8 to 9pm hear some of Patrick’s unreleased basement tapes (lovingly transferred at Fantasy Studios by Josh Cheon). Josh and Robot Hustle follow with sets curated especially for the night including guests Sergio and Steve Fabus from Go Bang!

Holy Cow
1535 Folsom near 11th
San Francisco, CA

8:00pm – 2:00am

Weekend Preview: The Autumn Warm Up Edition

Carrie — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:10:04 +0000

After a chilly week, the long (and hopefully warm) weekend will be well-deserved. Here’s what’s going on around Boston:

THURSDAY

We say it every week and we’ll say it again, five glorious weekly queer events happen every Thursday night in Boston. They are: Circus Thursdays at Club Cafe, Glamlife, Queeraoke, GTL, and Karaoke Thursday. Check event websites for details.

FRIDAY

Ladytron plays Paradise Rock Club tonight. Details: Paradise Rock Club. 967 Commonwealth Avenue. Allston. 8pm. TIX. 18+.

Gender bending comedic performance troupe All the Kings Men perform at Oberon tonight. Details: Oberon. 2 Arrow Street. Cambridge (Harvard Square). 8:00pm. TIX – $20.

Guerrilla Queer Bar celebrates four years of painting the town gay by taking over Tequila Rain in Fenway tonight. Details: Tequila Rain. 3 Lansdowne Street. Boston. 9pm-2am. 21+.

SATURDAY

The gays girls of Boston are heading to Machine for DykeNight’s Second Saturday tonight. DJs Darrin Friedman and Double D spin. Details: Machine. 1254 Boylston Street. Boston. 9:30pm-2am. $10. 21+.

Eclectic 80s/glam/queer/whatever party Heroes is happening at T.T. the Bear’s. Details: T.T. the Bear’s. 10 Brookline Street. Cambridge. 10pm-2am. $7. 21+.

SUNDAY

Dr. Sketchy’s (aka the burlesque drawing session of your dreams) makes a triumphant return to Great Scott today. Details: Great Scott. 1222 Commonwealth Avenue. Allston. 2:30-5:30pm. 18+, ID REQUIRED.

RJD2 play Paradise Rock Club tonight with DJ Ryan Durkin. Details: Paradise Rock Club. 967 Commonwealth Avenue. Allston. 7pm/doors 8pm/show. TIX. 18+.

What did we miss? Post any additional weekend happenings in the Comments section. Want to list events for future weeks or find out how to get involved with the site? Email us! boston [at] thenewgay [dot] net. We’re on Twitter too [@tngboston] giving you all the details on the city’s queer scene!

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: Hello Rainy Days

SPECTRA Network — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:29:52 +0000

How quickly the rain came, with it sporadic showers and gleaming sunshine. Now, while you were grabbing your umbrella, rain coat and boots, we were busy making this SF Weekend Preview to accommodate you and the new season. Enjoy the indoor settings we’ve suggested for your weekend, in-between bits of sunshine and try to keep dry. We wouldn’t want to catch your cold.

Thursday, October 6

PARTY HOLE!!!!! ~Aaliyah VS Nina Simone~

Get ready for a little sugar in your bowl cause Party Hole!!!! is celebrating their moving day into Public Works with a lil sumthin special.
Move it back & forth with BootyKlap & Jiggles as they rock out to the works of two beautiful sisters no longer with us, Nina Simone and Aaliyah! Remixes, mash ups, and original cuts are all to be anticipated.

Public Works
161 Erie Street
San Francisco, CA

10:00pm - 2:00am

Friday, October 7

First Friday @ The Uptown: Foxtail Brigade!

FOXTAILS BRIGADE, Ghost and the City, Cash Pony and Ed Masuga. Free show! Art reception at 6pm with Night Photos by Riki Feldmann and Art by Bri Cirel.

The Uptown Nightclub
1928 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA

6:00pm – Saturday at 1:30am

Saturday, October 9

2nd Annual Oakland Block Party

Come Join us for the 2nd Annual Uptown Oakland Block Party…. An evening of proceeds benefiting the Oakland Public Schools by visiting hip venues in the exciting Uptown District in Downtown Oakland. A ticket is good for one complimentary cocktail at each participating venue.

Tickets pre-sale: $30

Uptown District of Oakland, CA
Grand and Broadway Ave.
Oakland, CA

5:00pm – 8:00pm

COCKBLOCK

If you like dancing with hotties who also like dancing with hotties then make your sexy tushies down to COCKBLOCK on Saturday, October 8thw Natalie Nuxx, DJ Motive, and Hot gogogirls Angelina and Ashley. You can win tickets to Girl on Girl Dodgeball and LES BEAUX’s Homo Halloween Ball. Go to www.dnalounge.com for ticketing and event info.

$5 before 11pm, $10 after.

The Rickshaw Stop
155 Fell St
San Francisco, CA

10:00pm – 2:00am

Sunday, October 10

LOVE IN THE CUT – R & B& Thangs

Roost Uno and Young Faded return to Beauty Bar this Sunday, to spin R&B, hits & anthems to move that ass.

21+, No Cover

Beauty Bar
2299 Mission Street,
San Francisco, CA

9:30pm – 1:30am

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: It’s October Already?

SPECTRA Network — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:04:01 +0000

We can’t believe it’s already October! The leaves are turning and falling from the trees, the stores have already put out their Halloween candy and now we walk around adorned with a light sweater. So, this SF Weekend Preview, is filled with indoor events for those slightly chilly nights to come. Also, Happy Rosh HaShana (New Year) to all our Jewish friends!

Thursday, September 29

PUNKABILLYTONK w/Handsome HAWK Valentine

Handsome Hawk Valentine invites you to spend this Thursday at Alameda’s newest Hep Kat hangout, Swell Bar (formerly McGrath’s). Drinking and Grooving to Hawk’s blend of Punk, Rockabilly, and Honky Tonk (maybe some Smiths and Indie too).

Free!

Swell bar
1539 Lincoln Ave
Alameda, CA

9:00pm – 2:00am

Friday, September 30

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Party and Afterparty

HSB for short, is an annual free music festival held the first weekend of October in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The first festival was held in 2001, originally only inviting bluegrass musicians. By 2004 artists from other genres were invited and the “Hardly” was added to reflect the expanded scope.

Free.

Golden Gate Park
Speedway, Lindley & Marx meadows
San Francisco

11:00am – 7:00pm

Deep Soul Suite

A Celebration of Dance, Music, & Life W/ special guest DJ MKL. MKL has a wide spectrum of influence embedded in his art. As a DJ, his desire to blend genres and flex his appreciation for music is focused around community – the end goal is to bring people together. Catch MKL with supporting DJs Said, Ra Fa’ El, and Discaya.

$10 / 21+ With ID

SomaR Bar
1727 Telegraph Avenue,
Oakland, CA

9:00pm – 2:00am

Saturday, October 1

Club Leisure @ Cat Club

First Saturday of every month, it’s popscene presents Club Leisure with DJs Aaron, Omar, and extra special guests. All spinning the best in classic Britpop, Madchester, 90s Indie, power pop, 60s soul and Britpop Karaoke in the front room with Union Jackoff Karaoke.

21+

Cat Club
1190 Folsom St @ 8th

San Francisco, CA

10:00pm – 3:00am

Sunday, October 2

THE HADES CHANNEL Classic TV Goes to HELL!

A marathon featuring the best in Satanic episodes of:
LOST IN SPACE,
KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER,
THE GIRL FROM U.N.C.L.E.,
STARSKY & HUTCH,
and A HELL OF A LOT MORE!

plus GENE RODDENBERRY’S SPECTRE

$6.66

The Vortex Room SF Cult Film & Cinematic Lounging
1082 Howard Sy (off 7TH)
San Francisco, CA

6:66pm to 2am

Weekend Preview: The Argyle Edition

Carrie — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:00:32 +0000

Unlike spring cleaning and snow shoveling, digging out fall clothing is a seasonal chore that I actually enjoy. Sure, there’s always the fear that moth repellent chemicals will permanently damage my nerve endings in the process or that my boxes of warm clothes have been infested by any number of pests over the summer months (my bedroom’s in a basement, it happens!). But isn’t sweater weather just great nonetheless?

While it’s just barely autumnal, the temperature will be cooling down this weekend a bit. What better way to show off your fall wardrobe than by heading out to some of these great local events?

THURSDAY

The hype-worthy Young Adults play Middle East tonight.

Queer-friendly events happening every Thursday include: Circus Thursdays at Club Cafe, Glamlife, Queeraoke, GTL, and Karaoke Thursday Check event websites for details.

FRIDAY

Monthly party Milk & Honey is at Good Life tonight. DJs Leah V and Bobby Bangers spin. Details: The Good Life. 28 Kingston Street. Boston. 10pm-1am. $5. 21+.

DJ Craig MacNeil (of Videodrome) brings Superstition to An Tua Nua tonight. Glam, stylish, and outlandish attire is highly encouraged. Details: An Tua Nua. 835 Beacon Street. Boston. $5 before 10:30pm, $10 after. 21+.

SATURDAY

Machine’s apocalyptic party No Tomorrow – Resurrection is tonight. Resident DJ Mistaker and DJ Passions from London spin with visuals, performances and more. Details: Machine. 10pm-2am. $5 before 10:30pm, $10 after. 21+.

Check out the always wonderful Soulelujah party at Zuzu tonight. John Funke spins. Details: Zuzu. 472 Massachusetts Avenue. Cambridge. 10:30pm-2am. 21+.

SUNDAY

Oberon hosts The Girl on Girl on Girl Comedy Show tonight featuring the hilarious DeAnne Smith and Jess Saloman (who left her job as a war crimes lawyer at the UN to become a comedian). Details: Oberon. 2 Arrow Street. Cambridge (Harvard Square). 8:30pm. $10/adv, $15/door.

MONDAY

Epic drag show Perestroika takes over Jacque’s Cabaret tonight. Katya, Frieda Fries, and Nicholle Pride perform! Details: Jacque’s Cabaret. 79 Broadway. Boston. 10:30pm. $7. 21+.

Weekend Preview: Our Weekend, Our Hangovers

Carrie — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:00:52 +0000

Twisted variety shows, electropop bliss, Joan Jett, and guerrilla girl bars are the agenda this weekend.

Here’s the plan, Boston:

THURSDAY

Evening plans looking a little bleak? Why not head to the Our Bodies, Ourselves 40th Anniversary Party at Oberon? You read it right. For the book’s 40th anniversary, Oberon is holding a cabaret celebration in honor of the groundbreaking book. All event proceeds will go towards the women’s health initiatives supported by www.ourbodiesourselves.org Details: Oberon. 2 Arrow Street. Cambridge (Harvard Square). TIX – $40. 8pm. 18+.

If you didn’t get tickets to The Human League tonight, you can still get your electropop fill for the night by heading to The Human League After Party with DJ Chris Ewen (HEROES) and Details: The Foundation Room. House of Blues. 15 Lansdowne Street. Boston. 10pm-1am. 21+.

In case that’s not enough, there are five more events queer-friendly events every Thursday night in Boston: Circus Thursdays at Club Cafe, Glamlife, Queeraoke, GTL, and Karaoke Thursday Check event websites for details.

FRIDAY

The Rosebud invites you to come out for Joan Jett’s Birthday Bash tonight with bands covering her songs plus cake and party favors! Details: Rosebud Bar and Lounge. 381 Summer Street. Somerville (Davis Square). 9pm-midnight.

Bent Wit Cabaret: Adventure is yet another gem of a variety show at Oberon this season. Hosted by UnAmerika’s Sweetheart Karin Webb and the 86-years-young Mary Dola, be prepared for anything from L. Frank Baum-inspired burlesque to Pee Wee music covers among other acts. Details: Oberon. 2 Arrow Street. Cambridge (Harvard Square). 8-11pm. 18+.

DykeNight presents Fourth Friday at Milky Way tonight. Come early for a free merengue lesson! Details: Milky Way Lounge. 281 Amory Street. Jamaica Plain. $6. 21+.

SATURDAY

Black Moth Super Rainbow plays Brighton Musical Hall tonight (w/Lichens, The Marshmallow Ghosts). Details: Brighton Music Hall. 158 Brighton Avenue. Allston.8pm. TIX – $15. 18+.

The intrepid guerrilla girls of GirlSpot are hitting up Jose McIntyre’s in tonight. DJ V-Nice will spin, so bring your dancing shoes! Attendees will have a separate (no wait) line, so be sure to let the bouncers that you’re there for GirlSpot! Details: Jose McIntyre’s. 160 Milk Street. Boston. 9:30pm-2am. $5 cover. 21+.

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: First Day of Autumn

SPECTRA Network — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:29:44 +0000

Friday, September 23 is the first day of Autumn and it seems like the Bay Area sun wouldn’t know any better, but as the sun keeps raging on, so will the upcoming weekend. The infamous Folsom Street Fair is coming up this weekend, featuring fetishes, leather, chains, studs, whips, and every sweaty body part you and the sun can touch. Make sure to catch all the before and after fun.

Thursday, Sep 22

Bicycle Film Festival San Francisco

The 2011 Bicycle Film Festival returns to SF for the seventh year for a weekend full of bike movies, music, art, street party and after parties. Saturday, September 22nd, is the Goldsprints Kick-Off Party, where it’s free to race, with drink specials, prizes, and DJ Nate Rotsko & DJ Serious Leisure.

The Knockout
3233 Mission St. San Francisco
9:30pm- 2:00am (Goldsprints at 10pm)

Friday, September 23

Velvet SF – Pre-Folsom Play Party!

Ever been to a hot and heavy queer dance party, found a sweaty little cutie and wished you had some place to sneak away to get it on? VELVET has that. Featuring dancing, sex, dancing, Chloe Camilla’s Girl-on-Girl workshop, Allison Moon’s new lesbian book “Tales of the Pack.” and more sex! All for lovely ladies, fierce femmes, badass butches, bois, transmen, genderqueer, trans women, and intersex queers.

Click the link above for more information.

Saturday, September 24

PUBLIC WORKS 1 Year Anniversary Party

Public Works thanks you for 1 glorious year! So their bringing together a superstar line-up of local hero’s that have helped make them the most talked about 2 story dance-floor multi-functional event space in San Francisco. Both the San Francisco Bay Guardian and the SF Weekly have included Public Works in their Best of San Francisco issues. And if you bring donations for friends, SF Smiles, you get a free cocktail before 11pm!

Free Before 10PM (Must click attending), $5 Before 12AM (Must click attending), $10 admission after

Public Works SF
161 Erie St,
San Francisco, Ca

9:00pm - 4:00am

Sunday, September 25

Folsom Street Fair 2011

Folsom Street Fair is the world’s largest and most beloved leather and fetish event with 400,000 fetish enthusiasts spread out over 13 city blocks of San Francisco’s South of Market district .With two live stages, a massive dance area (presented by Gold’s Gym), and 200+ adult alternative lifestyle vendors, you’ll be entertained from start to finish!

Folsom Street between 7th and 12th Streets
San Francisco, CA

11:00am – 6:00pm

Hard French Hit Me! Folsom Block Party w/ Miracles Club

Hard French is gearing up for what promises to be one hell of an event by joining forces with Honey Soundsystem, Some Thing and Folsom Street Events to bring you a bat- shit, crazy, twelve hours of naughty, dancey fun with super fun, special guests Miracles Club.

Outside of Public Works on Erie Street at Deviants 2011
161 Erie St.
San Francisco, CA

4:00pm – 8:00pm

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: Summer’s End

SPECTRA Network — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:08:50 +0000

The summer breeze is ending and the sun is winding down early now. We hope you’ve all had a great summer and made some great memories. We decided to dedicate this SF Weekend Preview to some of the last great things to at the end of summer and before the weather completely turns and also, to some new beginnings.

Thursday, September 15

Project Bandaloop In Uptown, Oakland

The company, under the artistic direction of Amelia Rudolph, creates a blend of dance, sport, ritual, and environmental awareness. Inspired by the possibilities of climbing and rappelling, the choreography draws on aerial, vertical and horizontal movement to craft dances, many site-specific and explores the relationship between movement, gravity and stimulates viewers’ awareness of their natural & built environments. Since 1991, the company has enjoyed performing for close to half a million people.

Catch their show on Friday, September 16th and Saturday 17th

The Great Wall of Oakland
West Grand Avenue
(between Broadway and Valley Street)
Oakland, CA

(6:30pm) 8:30pm – 11:30pm
“Doors” open at 6:30PM, show begins at 8:30PM

Friday, September 16

J Boog & Bayonics (Double Album Release Party!!)

J BOOG is a man of many influences. He will be backed by The Detour Posse for the “Backyard Boogie” album release!! Bayonics define today’s Bay Area experience, fusing the musical genres of hip-hop, Latin music, funk and reggae with elements of rock and jazz. They’ll be releasing their album “MIssion Statement” with special guests and DJs: Jah Warrior Shelter and more.

21+, 25$ Presale tickets

MEZZANINE
444 Jessie Street
San Francisco, California

9:00pm – 2:00am

Saturday, September 17

BYOQ 2011 – Bring Your Own Queer!

The 3rd annual Music, art & performance festival with independent designers, jewelry & unique handmade goods and Queers for Gears,
providing valet bike parking and a bike repair station. BYOQ is also a fundraiser for LYRIC.

Bandshell, Music Concourse – Golden Gate Park
50 Tea Garden Drive
San Francisco, CA

12:00pm – 6:00pm

Sex+Design presents: Cherry Bomb! A rockin’ rollin’ ALL DAY POOL PARTY!

Soak up some sun, throw back a beer and groove to music that ranges from down in the dirt to soarin’ in the sky.Get Wet and celebrate San Francisco’s rock ‘n’ roll history with Cherry Bomb and special rock sets by M3, Tasho, and Cole.

$10

Phoenix Hotel
601 Eddy St,
San Francisco, CA

1:00pm – 8:00pm

Sunday, September 18

Golden State Slam & Open Mic 2011-2012 Season Opener!

The new season has started, but the same dopeness is at the Golden State Slam. If you haven’t heard by now not only they are sending a team to North Carolina in 2012 to compete at the National Poetry Slam, that team is also going to be coached by the one and only Chas Jackson!

All ages, $7 ($5; performing poet or a student with a valid ID.)

Grand Lake Coffee House
440 Grand Ave
Oakland, California

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Weekend Preview: It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere

Carrie — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:23:04 +0000

During my 9-5 gig this week, someone asked me if it was possible to drive a car from Texas to Massachusetts (mind you, this person lived in Houston not on Mars) and another person sob-cried during the entirety of our 20 minute conversation. Needless to say, I’m more than ready for the weekend. How about you all?

Here are some local events that will help you take the edge off:

THURSDAY

Usually held on Wednesdays, Improv Boston‘s Naked Comedy Showcase is holding a special performance tonight. Details: ImprovBoston. 40 Prospect Street. Boston. 10-11:30pm. TIX – $10. 18+ (ID required).

Are you aware that at least five events queer-friendly events happen every week in Boston? Circus Thursdays at Club Cafe, Glamlife, Queeraoke, GTL, and Karaoke Thursday will help you get your weekend started early. Check event websites for details.

FRIDAY

TraniWreck’s Benefit for Aliza Shapiro was rescheduled to today, due to Irene. Get there tonight and engage in some debauchery for a good cause! Details: Oberon. 2 Arrow Street. Cambridge (Harvard Square). 8pm-12am. TIX – $15+. 18+.

Toro y Moi plays Paradise Rock Club tonight (w/Unknown Mortal Orchestra). Details: Paradise Rock Club. 967 Commonwealth Ave. Boston. 9pm. TIX- $15+. 18+.

SATURDAY

Guerilla Opera presents Loose, Wet, Perforated - with a title like that, how can you not be curious about the show? (Clue: things get medieval). Details: The Zack Box Theatre. The Boston Conservatory. 8 The Fenway. Boston. 8pm. TIX $10-15 or FREE w/valid student ID.

SUNDAY

Starfucker plays Middle East (downstairs) tonight. Beat Connection and Alexico open. Details: Middle East (downstairs). 472 Massachusetts Avenue. Cambridge (Central Square). $15. 18+ (ID required).

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: Indian Summer

SPECTRA Network — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:34:35 +0000

Ah, The Bay Area’s late summers. Prolonged sunshine and warmth. A little off considering it starts during the school year, but never the less the sun beams, the same way the SF Weekend Preview beams; sending warmth and light in to your life by sharing our sunshine. So, be sure to put on a little sunscreen before viewing.

Thursday, September 8

PST Summer Soul Series

Pacific Standard Time is a Left Coast union of party people, community organizations, artists and game changers. Join them this Thursday as they welcome back Europe’s tastemaker par excellence, Lefto. A visit from Lefto is rare, as he lives all the way over in Europe. So, welcome him as only the Bay Area knows how, and enjoy his world-reknowned music ear, which has gotten love from peers like Rich Medina, DJ Spinna and Benji B.

Eve Lounge

575 Howard St.

San Francisco, CA

9:00pm – 2:00am

Friday, September 9

EXTENDED PLAY – This Friday @ Bench & Bar

If you listen very closely, at 2 am in Oakland, California you can hear the faint sound of hearts breaking throughout the city. It’s moment the music stops. Their mission: EXTEND THE PLAY … introducing EP aka Extended Play featuring resident deejays Cecil & Cali.

FREE before 11 / $10 after

Bench & Bar
510 17th St.
Oakland, CA

9:00pm – 3:00am

Sissy Strut: Queer Soul, Oldies, R&B Dance Party

Oldies, Motown, Doo Wop, Girl groups, Disco, Rhythm & Blues, Stompers and Soul jams, DJ’s Ponyboy & Durt plus special guest Toshio! returning to play the hits and all brought to you by the Handsome Young Men DJ crew.

21+, $3-5

UNDERGROUND SF

424 Haight St

San Francisco, CA

10:00pm – 2:00am

Saturday, September 10

Milonga Queer: Abrazo Dulce

It’s tango for everyone. DJ Zeycan rocks her alternative and traditional tango music, while Glenn Corteza, the musicality maestro and queer tango favorite, teaches the beginning lesson. The indulge in marvelous morsels and performances by local dancers. No partner necessary or experience required.

$12

Twin Space

2111 Mission Street, 3rd Floor, #300.

San Francisco, CA

8:00pm – 12:00am

Sunday, September 11

Honey with Mister Saturday Night NYC

Honey has long admired the fine programing and vibe at the events by Eamon Harkin and Justin Carter (Mister Saturday Night, Sunday Best and Mister Sunday). Besides sharing guests like Stefan Goldmann and Horse Meat Disco, they also share a love for Sunday.

The Holy Cow

1535 Folsom near 11th

San Francisco, California

8:00pm – 2:00am

Weekend Preview: Okay, Autumn Edition

Carrie — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:15:39 +0000

Check out All The Kings Men at Oberon on this Friday!

Given this week’s bout of rain and brisk weather, TNG Boston is finally ready to admit that summer has ended. But onward to autumn, or as we like to call it, Pumpkin Spice Latte status update season. Here is how to get the season started off right:

THURSDAY

Kristen Ford’s Tour Kickoff show (with Kara Kulpa, Audrey Ryan, and Left Hand Does) is happening at Middle East (upstairs) tonight. Details: Middle East. 472 Mass. Ave. Cambridge (Central Square). 8pm. $10. 18+.

Sexpot: Stop, Drop and Vogue! brings dancing and debauchery to Oberon tonight. Details: Oberon. 2 Arrow Street. Cambridge (Harvard Square). 10pm-2am. $8. 18+

FRIDAY

Renowned drag king team All The Kings Men performs at Oberon tonight. Never heard of ATKM? Get more info about the gender-bending group on their website. Details: Oberon. 2 Arrow Street. Cambridge (Harvard Square). 8pm. TIX – $18+.

Fur & Gold: Transition is this Friday night. As always, DJ Taffy and DJ Brent Covington will spin indie rock, pop, dance, britpop and more all night! Details: The Alley Bar. 14 Pi Alley. Boston. 10pm-2am. FREE. 21+.

Guerrilla Queer Bar is heading downtown tonight. You know how it works – the mystery locale will be posted on their their website and Facebook page late Thursday. Details: TBA venue. Downtown. 9pm. 21+.

SATURDAY

Today is the last day of the all-you-can-sample Belgian Beer Fest event at Cyclorama. Come try over 200 authentic Belgian beers. Details: Cyclorama. 539 Tremont Street. Boston. TIX. 21+.

In case you haven’t heard via the queer grapevine, Erasure plays House of Blues tonight. Details: House of Blues. 15 Lansdowne Street. Boston. 6pm doors. 7pm show. TIX – $32+. All ages show.

Videodrome Discothèque is hosting the sure-to-be-glorious Official Erasure After Party tonight at The Foundation Room at House of Blues. Details: The Foundation Room (HOB). 15 Lansdowne Street. Boston. 10pm-2am. 21+.

Nothing says autumn like Second Saturday’s annual Back to School Party at Machine. Details: Machine. 1254 Boylston Street. Boston. 10pm-2am. $10. 21+.

SUNDAY

Why not spend Sunday checking out Anthropocene Extinction, a new exhibit by Brooklyn graffiti art darling Swoon at the Institute of Contemporary Art? (Never heard of Swoon? For starters, she once rode boats made of re-purposed trash through the canals of Venice.) Details: Institute of Contemporary Art. 100 Northern Avenue. Boston (Courthouse T Station). Hours & Admission. Exhibit through Dec. 30.

What did we miss? Add any additional weekend happenings in the Comments section. Want to list events for future weeks or find out how to get involved with the site? Email us! boston [at] thenewgay [dot] net. We’re on Twitter too [@tngboston] giving you all the details on the city’s queer scene!

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: Oakland Pride Edition

SPECTRA Network — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:17:16 +0000

You had San Francisco Pride, now it’s time for Oakland Pride! The annual September event that is bringing more and more folks together; locally and across the bridge. Oakland Pride’s theme this year is “We Are Family” and The SF Weekend Preview has featured two handfuls of events before and after pride just for your enjoyment so, please make sure to enjoy your community and spread the love!

Thursday, September 1

Capital Cities live @ popscene

“Whether you’re a fan of an up-beat tempo or maybe a more mellow soul, Capital Cities’ debut EP provides a range of styles that will cater to your every need… ” so, catch CAPITAL CITIES performing live at the record release party for NEON INDIAN’s latest album ‘Era Extraña’ with DJs Omar + Aaron Axelsen.

$10 for 21+, $12 for 18+

POPSCENE
Rickshaw Stop: 155 Fell St
San Francisco, CA

10:00pm – 2:00am

Friday, September 2

HEARTBEAT sessions :: OAKLAND ART MURMUR with DJ LadyRyan and guests

“The mission of the Oakland Art Murmur is to support art and cultural venues that are dedicated to increasing popular awareness of and participation in the arts of Oakland…” OAKOLLECTIV has opened their doors to bring you fashion, art, and local music for this upcoming Art Murmur. Catch Oakland locals DJ LadyRyan on the decks with live performances by Heaven El-Bacha and the Newly Weds.

FREE. All Ages.

Oakollectiv
1427 Broadway

Oakland, CA

7:00pm – 10:00pm

OAKLAND PRIDE – LOVE SPECIAL EDITION

The pride momentum is kept going with LOVE Fridays, a special feel good Friday in honor of PRIDE!
DJ Olga T. is going to take you on a Pride Ride spinning everything from Top 40, House, Hip Hop, reggae and r&B until afterhours for the countdown to the Oakland Pride Festival.

Free before 11pm

Bench and Bar
510 17 th Street
Oakland, CA

9:00pm – 3:00am

HOTBOX- Oakland Pride Weekend Kickoff – No Cover

Hotbox is opening its doors for a Oakland Pride Kick off party and this is your last chance to win 2 VIP Tix to FiveTen: An Oakland After Pride Fest featuring MC Lyte on the decks this week with DJ Ai-Lo, don’t miss it!

21+

House of Music
420 14th Street,
Oakland, CA

10:00pm – 2:00am

Saturday, September 3

OAKLAND PRIDE – 2 Hot Hip Hop Afterhours Parties Rimshot

It’s Pre -Pride fun this Saturday at the one and only Club Rimshot! Where they plan to keep it hot and set the weekend on fire with their Hip – Hop parties before and after Oakland Pride.

Bench and Bar

510 17th Street @ Bench & Bar
Oakland, CA

9:00pm - 3:00am

Sunday, September 4

OAKLAND PRIDE 2011

September mean its time for the 2nd Annual Oakland Pride Celebration. This year’s theme is “We Are Family” for Labor Day Weekend and their counting on you to help make this year even better (last year had over 50,000 attendees!) Oakland Pride will feature over 75 entertainers, visual artists, food booths, children and family play area, community based organizations and so much more!

Downtown Oakland
20 & Franklin St.
Oakland, CA

11:00am – 7:00pm

DY-NO-MITE! – “Oakland Pride After Party”

DY-NO-MITE! is what happens when two of Oakland’s most popular parties for the LGBTQ community come together for one amazing eclectic night of music, food and hundreds of beautiful people; GOOD TIMES meets SHIPS in the NIGHT for Oakland Pride. MC Mona Webb will be keepin the flow on the mic, delicious food by local independent business woman Teena Johnson of Catered To You, 2 levels, 2 dance floors, 2 fully stocked bars and a family vibe that will make you feel hella proud to be queer and in Oakland baby!

21+ w/ I.D., $8 all night

The Den,
1912 Telegraph
Oakland, CA

6:00pm – 12:00am

FiveTen: An Oakland After Pride Fest w/MC Lyte

FiveTen loves Oakland and Oakland Pride so much that they whipped a bit of somethin’, somethin’ for everybody. They swing open their doors to keep the party going all night long with 3 Levels, 3 Stages, 8 DJs, 4 Dancefloors, 20 Performers, 15 Vendors, 6 Food Vendors, Live Art, and featuring lyricist, pioneer, icon, veteran and entrepreneur, MC Lyte!

All Ages-1st floor, Entrance to the ALL AGES FLOOR closes at 11pm.
$8 Pre-Sale, $10 @ the Door $15 after 11pm
$20 Pre-Sale VIP
$5 off at the door with any other afterparty wristband

House of Music
420 14th Street
Oakland, CA

6:00pm – 2:00am

Weekend Preview: The Get Schooled Edition

Carrie — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:40:22 +0000

Now that we’ve weathered an earthquake, Irene, and the annual influx of college co-eds into the city, it’s time to kick back and relax over the long weekend. Complain all you want about freshman crowding the streets with Uhauls and Ikea furniture; at least Boston’s nightlife is about to get plenty of new faces. Here’s what’s happening:

THURSDAY

Tonight the girls of GTL are taking their party at Tommy Doyle’s up a notch with GirlSpot-inspired dance party after the venue’s weekly trivia. Details: Tommy Doyles (Harvard Square). 96 Winthrop Street. Cambridge. 8pm-2am. FREE. 21+.

Aside from GTL, there are four more weekly queerific parties going on around town: Circus Thursdays at Club Cafe, Glamlife, Queeraoke, and Karaoke Thursday at Machine Check event websites for details.

FRIDAY

Lovingly described as a “burlesque of high school nerdy dreams come true”, Geek Girl Boston presents The Tardis Tease tonight at Oberon tonight. Details: Oberon. 2 Arrow Street. Cambridge (Harvard). 8pm. TIX – $10+. 18+.

Weekly girls party Venus Room hosts Babes in Boinkland tonight featuring DJ LeahV. Details: FELT Nightclub. 522 Washington Street. Boston. $5 before 11pm or w/college ID. $10 after. 21+.

SATURDAY

If you’re looking for a hangover cure (or to extend your weekend bender), look no further than Karl’s Rant, a new “disco/funk/whatever brunch” at Zuzu. Check out the FB page for the menu and more Details: Zuzu. 472 Mass. Ave. 8am-3pm.

Machine’s No Tomorrow – Aftershock party is inspired by our recent brushes with natural disasters (and perhaps most loathesome of all, alarmist weathermen and women). DJs Mistaker and Ascention spin. Details: Machine. 1254 Boylston Street. Boston. 10pm-2am. $5. 21+.

SUNDAY

Foxy and Videodrome are teaming up for an epic pre-Labor Day celebration in Central Square tonight. Details: Zuzu. 472 Mass. Ave. 10pm-2am. $5. 21+.

What did we miss? Add additional weekend happenings in the Comments section. Want to list events for future weeks or find out how to get involved with the site? Email us! boston [at] thenewgay [dot] net. Also check out the Boston homepage for local articles and weekday event listings. We’re on Twitter too [@tngboston] giving you all the details on the city’s queer scene!

Weekend Preview: The All Shook Up Edition

Carrie — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:36:13 +0000

We’re taking over where Tuesday’s quake left off and shaking our asses well through the weekend. Here’s what’s on the agenda:

THURSDAY

Thursday is arguably Boston’s gayest night, with five events happening every week. They are: Circus Thursdays at Club Cafe, Glamlife, Queeraoke, GTL, and Karaoke Thursday. Check event websites for details.

FRIDAY

The Institute of Contemporary Art hosts another kickass installment of DJs on the Harbor, featuring JD Samson (MEN, Le Tigre) and FOXY DJs Nate Bluhm and James Cerne tonight. Details: Institute of Contemporary Art. Boston. 7:30-11pm. $10+. All ages show. 21+ to drink.

The Superstition party premieres at An Tua Nua tonight with DJs Brent Covington and Anomaly. Details: An Tua Nua. 835 Beacon Street. Boston. 10pm-2am. $5 before 11pm, $8 after. 21+.

The lez-centric Fourth Fridays party is happening at Milky Way Lounge tonight. They’re also holding a Cyndi Lauper look-a-like contest so be sure to get all prettied up in pink. Details: Milky Way Lounge. 284 Amory Street. Jamaica Plain (Stonybrook T stop) 9pm-1am. $6. 21+.

Milk & Honey features DJ Jayceeoh and LeahV tonight. Details: Good Life. 28 Kingston Street. Boston. $5. 10pm-2am. 21+.

SATURDAY

The director of Shear Madness has brought his new interactive and decidedly un-PC show, FishNet Networks Net, to Club Cafe. Check it out! Details: Club Cafe. 209 Columbus Avenue. Boston. 7:30-10pm. TIX. 21+.

GirlSpot is taking over Hong Kong in Harvard Square tonight. As always, expect dancing, drink specials (scorpion bowls, mai tais and cheap beer!) and plenty of girls. Details: Hong Kong. 1238 Massachusetts Avenue. Cambridge (Harvard Square). 9:30pm-2am. 21+.

SUNDAY

TraniWreck is hosting a benefit show for event organizer Aliza Shapiro tonight. As if you needed another reason to check out this delightful gender-bending event! Details: Oberon. 2 Arrow Street. Cambridge (Harvard Square). 8pm. TIX-$15+. 18+.

What did we miss? Feel free add additional weekend happenings in the Comments section. Want to list events for future weeks or find out how to get involved with the site? Email us! boston [at] thenewgay [dot] net. Also check out the Boston homepage for local articles and weekday event listings. We’re on Twitter too [@tngboston] giving you all the details on the city’s queer scene!

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: Back To School

SPECTRA Network — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:00:13 +0000

School is back in session and it’s time to gear up, buckle down, buy those expensive -ass books, and get no sleep. Sounds like fun, huh? Well, The SF Weekend Preview found some fun for you when you find the time in- between homework and sleep, cause all work and no play just sucks.

Thursday, August 27

I LOVE COCHINA TONGA’S! DEBUT PARTEE!

Ambrosia Salad, Taco Tuesday, Stanley Frank have been serving you for years, but this is their debut party!
Come see San Francisco’s wackiest family juggle and struggle to keep you entertained at the infamous cabana bar with a view;
Cochina Tonga’s! With music by Taco Tuesday and Stanley Frank, tropical drinks, and delicious food served ’til 10pm!

FREE

The Lookout
3600 16th st @ Market
San Francisco, CA

9:00pm – 2:00am

Friday, August 26

Yoruba Gets Deep with Osunlade & Marques Wyatt

Yoruba Records founder Osunlade makes his first appearance at Deep SF in celebration of his final House full-length, Pyrography. This will be Osunlade’s only Northern California stop on his worldwide Pyrography tour and there will be a special art exhibition and reception from 7:30 – 9:30 pm at Mighty. Fatsouls label head DJ Said and Don Guapo will be opening the night along with Deep creator Marques Wyatt.

21+, $20 door, $15 Discount presales available

Mighty
119 Utah St.
San Francisco, CA

Art exhibition: 7:30 pm – 9:30pm, Party: 10:00 pm – 4:00 am

Hubba Hubba Revue SUMMER CAMP!

Join the happy campers of San Francisco’s biggest, wildest burlesque & variety revue as they take you back to another sexy summer of campfire comedy & astonishing acts of nature at beautiful Camp Hubbawatha. Plus dance to the summer sounds of Fans Of Jimmy Century.

21 & Up w/valid ID, $15, $12 advance tickets
POISON OAK DISCOUNT: from 9:00-9:30PM, tickets at the box office are just $10!

DNA Lounge
375 Eleventh Street
San Francisco, CA

Saturday, August 27

Sistahs Steppin’ In Pride – 10th Annual March & Festival

Gather at 11am at the Top of the Pillars of Lake Merritt and march at Noon to the Festival at Snow Park with the East Bay Dyke March. Ride before hand with the SOS bike crew who meet at 10:45 at the Lake Merritt Pillars and will definitely be makin it out there with spoke cards/patches/bike mechanics/first aid making noise, wearing funky costumes & foxy costumes to be a part of the march & festivities! Then head over Sistahs Steppin’ in Pride AFTER PARTY with DJs Black, Lady Ryan, Pam the Funktress, and Trinity! and party the night away.

Lake Merritt Pillars

SOS Ride: 10:45 – 2pm

March and Festival: 12pm- 6pm

After Party: 21+, $10- $20 sliding scale

Oasis

135 12th Street

Oakland, CA

9:00pm – 2:00am

Sunday, August 28

“Industry Night” @ Disco Volante W/DJ MERE of the OAKLAND FADERS

Every 2nd & 4th Sunday, join your resident OAKLAND FADERS DJs Mere and Enki for rocking Hip-Hop classics from the 80s & 90s, cheap drinks and goods vibes on a slamming sound system.

FREE, All ages

Disco Volante
347 14th Street @ Webster
Oakland, CA

9:00pm-12:00am

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: Summer Days & Nites

SPECTRA Network — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:00:39 +0000

Summer is lasting and we’ve featured things in the SF Weekend Preview to do after your day is done or before your night has started (or for both). Get in Thursday night acoustics, LOVE, a Femme BBQ and patio party just to get you started.

Thursday, August 18

Thursday Nights at Café Leila
Quijeremá be performing at 7pm with the small ensemble, mostly acoustic and definitely intimate. There’s no corkage so, bring your own wine and arrive early to get a table. Best of all, the show is free (but of course, donations are always appreciated).

FREE

Cafe Leila
1724 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Friday, August 19

LOVE – Featuring Dj Dedan (from Brothers & Sisters)

After many discussions with a broad array of house lovers of every ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and socio-economic class, it was decided that it was time to create an every Friday, afterhours, house event in the East Bay in Oakland. Join LOVE this Friday for the Official opening of LOVE featuring Dj Dedan spinning the best soulful/deep house.

FREE before 11pm

Bench and Bar
510 17th Street
Oakland, CA

9:00pm – 3:00am

Saturday, August 20

Femmes of Color BBQ Fundraiser

Enjoy a Saturday afternoon with us! Join us for some fun in the sun this Saturday. The Femmes of Color Symposium is hosting a BBQ Fundraiser at Pineknoll Park in Oakland. You provide your beverages and blankets and Chikun of kain’bigan will provide the good eats; suggested donation per plate is $5-$7. This Femmes of Color event is open all Femmes and our allies.

Pineknoll Park
Lakeshore & Hanover
Oakland, CA

5:00pm – 8:00pm

GOLDEN w/ DJ Zita & Dmadness +guest UMAMI

Every 3rd Saturday @ Laszlo, hip hop, soul, reggae, classics with Golden Soundscapes residents DJ Zita & DMadness
plus special guest Umami.

21+, No Cover All Nite

Laszlo Bar
2526 Mission St
San Francisco

9:00pm – 2:00am

Sunday, August 21

DAYTIME REALNESS — LIFE’S A BEACH THIS SUNDAY

Just when you thought it was safe to stay in on Sundays… there’s nothing quite so combustible in the sunshine as a patio full of sweet sounds by Stanley Frank, BootyKlap, Rapid Fire, cold beverages, chicken & waffles (only $5) & Jiggalicious Dance Babes. Bikinis & booty accenting trunks are encouraged.

$6/$8 Early Bird Special from 3-4

El Rio

3158 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA

3:00pm – 8:00pm

Weekend Preview: The Summer Forever Edition

Carrie — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:24:10 +0000

TNG Boston is still in full-on summer mode with a pool party, a glittery dance night, and a day-long electronic music festival on the docket for this weekend. Don’t let anyone tell you that sweater season is just around the corner…

THURSDAY

Original Organix is a new weekly party at Milky Way that’s hoping to infuse some local music into your Thursday night. LeahV DJs. Details: Milky Way Lounge. 284 Amory Street, JP. 9pm-1am. $6. 21+.

River Gods hosts retro pop party Mint Julep tonight. Details: River Gods. 125 River Street. Cambridge (Central Square). 9pm-1am.

Thursday might just be Boston’s queerest night, with five events happening every week. They are: Circus Thursdays at Club Cafe, Glamlife, Queeraoke, GTL, and Karaoke Thursday. Check event websites for details.

FRIDAY

The ever-glittery Videodrome Discotheque drops Episode 57: “The Edge of Heaven” at House of Blues tonight. Details: House of Blues – Foundation Room. 15 Lansdowne Street. Boston. 10pm-2am. $5. 21+.

SATURDAY

Electronic music event IDentity Festival Mass is happening all day today. Details: Comcast Center. 885 S. Main St., Mansfield. 12pm. TIX. All ages.

Grab your bikini (or most tasteful board shorts) and head to the 3rd Annual Fusion Pool Party at Randolph Country Club . Details: Randolph Country Club (RCC). 44 Mazzeo Drive. Randolph. 12-7pm. TIX – $20. 21+.

SUNDAY

The girls and boys of Foxy are back this week to help you ward off any signs of of Sunday sadness. Details: Zuzu. 474 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge (Central Square). 10pm-1am. $3. 21+.

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: Summer Music Sessions

SPECTRA Network — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:00:14 +0000

Summer is still going and so is the music. The SF Weekend Preview has spotted everything from dance pop, African Diaspora, electronica, house, and just good beats & rythmns from some of you local DJs, but where ever you go, just remember to have a good time and dance.

Thursday, July 11

Zoot Woman live @ popscene

ZOOT WOMAN from the UK, is performing live with DJs Aaron and Nako. And “(it) is hard to think of dance pop in the ’00s without Stuart Price… he also formed Zoot Woman, as a way to channel his Brotherhood-era New Order fixations…” -residentadviser.net

18+, Advance tickets available

POPSCENE
155 Fell St
San Francisco, CA

10:00pm – 2:00am

Friday, July 12

From Oakland to Haiti, A Fundraiser for Haitian Grassroots

Presented by Vagrant Poetics, Haiti Emergency Relief Fund, and Haiti Action Committee, they got a good show for y’all. Vagrant Poetics Mic- on the House, and some featured guests including DJ GStar with the beats and rhythms. 100% of all proceeds go directly to Haiti Emergency Relief Fun.

$5-10 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds

Cafe Good Bellies,
46th St. & Telegraph Ave.,
Oakland, CA

8:00pm – 11:30pm

NO WAY BACK presents THEO PARRISH w/ CONOR & SOLAR Friday @ PUBLIC WORKS

Producing music and delivering his unique and dynamic sets in venues throughout the Detroit and surrounding areas, as well as abroad Theo Parrish has gained the attention and respect of dj’s, producers, listeners and dnancers worldwide. Catch his extended set, Conor, Solar and Funktion 1 Sound.

LIMITED early bird tickets: $10 TICKETS
Discount presale tickets: $15

Public Works
161 Erie St.
San Francisco, CA

10:00pm – 3:30am

Saturday, July 13

Kalakuta

Get your global groove on at Oasis Restaurant & Bar on the 2nd Saturday of every month with residents Dj Jeremiah, DJ Said, Dj Mundi, and Dj Manou, where the goal of Kalakuta is to bring together all communities of people who love to dance under one roof.

Cover Charge: $5 / Ladies free before 11pm

Oasis Restaurant & Bar,

135 12th Street Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA

9:00pm – 2:00am

Sunday, July 14

SUNSET Summer Boat Party! + After-Party

The SUNSET Summer Boat Party is fast approaching and they are very excited to announce a very special guest from Detroit to broad the beautiful San Francisco Spirit: Claude Young. Also featuring Donuts DJ’s Magic Touch and Pickpocket.

21+, $45 limited pre-sale tickets on sale now

Pier 3
Washington and Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA

5:00pm – 11:00pm

Weekend Preview: Of Lesbians, Laser Cats and Lolitas…

Carrie — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:24:42 +0000

The title pretty much says it all. The Boston Weekend Preview is heavy on the crazy this week. This weekend’s events in a nutty nutshell are:

THURSDAY

Middle East hosts SEXPOT III tonight, an “LGBTWHATEVER Dance Explosion” that’s the perfect way to get your weekend started early. Details: Middle East (downstairs). 472 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge (Central Square). 8pm. $5. 18+ w/ID.

We say it every week and we’ll say it again, five glorious weekly queer events happen every Thursday night in Boston. They are: Circus Thursdays at Club Cafe, Glamlife, Queeraoke, GTL, and Karaoke Thursday. Check event websites for details.

FRIDAY

What is Future Games? If we’re to believe the event promo, it’s a futuristic party set in a time when “The world has been reborn after a semi-apocalyptic alien laser-cat invasion.” That’s right. And if you’re not already sold on the event after that set up, I really don’t know what you’re doing here. Details: Oberon. 2 Arrow Street. Cambridge (Harvard Square). 10pm-2am. $10. 18+.

Fur & Gold is back and better than ever. Tonight they’ll be celebrating event host Sean Johnson’s return from Berlin as well as a new Vanbot album. Details: The Alley. 14 Pi Alley. Boston. 10pm-2am. FREE. 21+.

SATURDAY

Gather up the girls, because tonight marks another installment of Second Saturdays at Machine, easily the biggest lesbian party in New England. Details: Machine. 1254 Boylston Street. 9pm-2am. $10. 21+.

It’s Saturday night and you need a Hero. Or how about a guy in sparkly ’80s getup? Or a hipster Lolita-costumed girl? Whatever it is, you’re likely find it at T.T. the Bear’s Heroes party tonight. Details: T.T. the Bear’s. 10 Brookline Street. Cambridge. 10pm-2am. $7. 21+.

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: Oakland’s Summer

SPECTRA Network — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:44:25 +0000

The SF Weekend Preview has set is sights on Oakland and its summer. Even though we know the summer has been kind of funky, Oakland has managed to still keep the summer vibes strong. Check these parties, all Oakland bound and get a taste of the local style.

Thursday, August 4

Summer Edible Decibels

Come early for The Oakland Poetry Slam, stay for the smoker friendly tropical patio, the late-nite kitchen, vendors & live art and special guest, the amazing Bay Area female Deejay Rock Starr and DJ Papalotl aka BUTTAHFLY

21+, $5

The Oasis Restaurant Bar & Nightclub
135 12th st. (btwn Madison & Oak)
Oakland, CA

8:00pm – 2:00am

Friday, August 5

FASHIONATION: A live fashion photoshoot installation

Watch models have their make- up and hair done, then model local designers wares live inside of a large stage installation by The Window Lady with designs from Miss Velvet Cream, Redthreads, r2 and music by DJ’s JustinCredible & RType.

Warehouse 416
416 26th st
Oakland, CA

6:00pm – 10:00pm

Saturday, August 6

Whistle Stop

Butterfly Productions Proudly presents a new Saturday night urban experience for the LGBTQ community that will represent all cultures, genders, and Trans folk alike. DJ’s PamtheFunkstress and JiJi Sweet will keep you sweatin all night with Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and Soul Funk.

21+, $10 before 11pm and $12 after, $20 VIP inludes special seating,free catered food, bottle service, and guestlist.

House of Music Oakland
420 14th st
Oakland, CA

9:00pm – 2:30am

Club Drama @ The White Horse
Club Drama is happy to announce they’re partnering with legendary White Horse Bar for 1st Saturdays! Please join DJs Lifeline, Starr & Daniel Skellington for the hottest Indie, Electro & remixes to keep you pumped all night long!

21+, $5 all night!

The White Horse
6551 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA

9:00pm – 2:00am

Sunday, August 7

Black & Brown LGBTQ Pride Celebration

Oakland’s official Black Pride celebration, which promotes unity,respect, pride, fun, and education amongst the LGBTQ community and their allies, is having performances, music, vending, food, fun for the kids on Sunday. Bring a blanket and your favorite friends and familyat Lake Merritt and have a gay old time!. They’re are kicking it off with a LGBTQ Art and Culture mixer on the August 5th from 6-10pm @ the Oasis.

Lakeside Park – Edoff Memorial Bandstand
Oakland, CA

12:00pm – 5:00pm

Weekend Preview: Boston Weekend Preview: Survivor Edition

Carrie — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:18:42 +0000

This summer the U.S. survived a potential default and Boston survived an epic heat wave. The question remains: can you survive this weekend? Here’s the what’s on the agenda:

THURSDAY

We’ll never get tired of encouraging TNG readers to check out any of Boston’s five (count ‘em) queer-friendly weekly Thursday night parties: Circus Thursdays at Club Cafe, plus Glamlife, Queeraoke, GTL, and Karaoke Thursday. Check event websites for details.

FRIDAY

DJ Stella spins at Milky Way Lounge‘s monthly queer dance party, La Boum: Glitter Bomb. Details: Milky Way Lounge. 284 Amory Street. Jamaica Plain. 10pm-1am. FREE. 21+.

Guerrilla Queer Bar is bringing its fabulousness to a straight bar in the Theatre District tonight. Venue will be announced on the group website late Thursday. Details: TBA location. Theatre District. Boston. 9pm.

Bon Iver plays House of Blues tonight (with The Rosebuds ) Details: House of Blues. 15 Lansdowne Street. Boston. TIX -$35+.

SATURDAY

Starlabfest ’11 is happening all day today and will feature Somerville’s best live acts, BBQ and food from local vendors (and even a yard sale!). This is the stuff great summer Saturdays are made of. Details: Starlab (parking lot). 32 Prospect Street. Somerville. FREE (donations accepted). All day.

Stony Brook Park in Jamaica Plain plays host to the Queer Women of Color Family and Youth Day today. QWOC+ Boston is dedicated to creating safe spaces for LGBTQ women of color and allies in the Greater Boston area. Details: Stony Brook Park. Jamaica Plain. 12pm-6pm. Free. All ages.

If you’re craving a night of dancing to ’80s songs (+some pop/electronica thrown in for good measure) and people-watching, head to Heroes tonight. Details: T.T. the Bear’s. 10 Brookline Street. Cambridge. 10pm-2am. $7. 21+.

SUNDAY

Mashups, booze, and a queer crowd make up Hot Mess Sundays at Underbar every Sunday. Details: Underbar. 275 Tremont Street, Boston. 10pm-2am. 21+.

Weekend Preview: SF Weekend Preview: Quenching The Summer Thirst

SPECTRA Network — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:29:38 +0000

Summer time is getting warmer and what’s a good way to satisfy your thirst when the heat goes up? Your local watering hole. Find happy hour specials, cheap cocktails and discounted beers right here and Up Your Alley, where you can quench that thirst in a hole other way!

Thursday, July 28

UNCUT

Get your drink on with DJ Paul Goodyear and hot GoGo studs serving up body shots at the Lone Star Saloon and San Francisco Proper until 2am.

The Lone Star Saloon
1354 Harrison Street (between 9th and 10th Sts)
San Francisco, CA

8:00pm – 2:00am

Friday, July 29

Happy Hour Fridays :: HAIGHT & SOUL

Join the only bar in the Upper Haight offering up top shelf tunes every Friday! Come catch up with friends for a post work drink, sit back, relax and unwind in a friendly social setting with guests DJ’s every week including guests from the Sweater Funk Crew.

Milk Bar
1840 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA

6:00pm – 10:00pm

Saturday, July 30

Saturday Soul Music Happy Hour

Every Saturday it’s Saturday Soul Music and Video Happy Hour from 4pm-8:30pm. Where they showcase classic soul jam videos and spin classic soul music.

The Bench and Bar
510 17th Street
Oakland, CA

4:00pm – 8:30pm

Sunday, July 31

Up Your Alley 2011

Up Your Alley® is often referred to as “Folsom Street Fair’s dirty younger brother.” It’s an incomparable, one-of-a-kind street fair that takes place only in San Francisco. For real players – hot bikers, filth pigs, sweaty studs and jocks, hardcore skins, old school punks, masters and slaves, and DJ Russ Rich headlining the dance area.

Folsom Street and Dore Alley
(between 9th and 11th Streets)
San Francisco, CA

11:00am – 6:00pm

BOUNCE : Dore Alley Sunday!!!

Bounce is back again this week and it keeps getting better and better. DJ Jay-R has been keeping the dance floor moving at Rebel on Sunday’s while the gogo boys work the boxes for you!

Free

Rebel
1760 Market Street,
San Francisco, CA

3:00pm – 7:00pm

Weekend Preview: The Pie, Cyberpunk and Guerrilla Girl Edition

Carrie — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:55:18 +0000

GirlSpot celebrates 1 year of bar hopping this Saturday

As we continue our battle against the heat (Michelangelo ice cream pop anyone?), we must not forget our oath to make the most of every waking hour this summer.

That shouldn’t be a problem since this weekend’s events will have you pondering the digital future, drooling over near-perfect pies, and queering it up in a straight bar among plenty of other options. Here’s what’s going on…

THURSDAY

Boston’s unparalleled Thursday parties now include Circus Thursdays at Club Cafe, plus Glamlife, Queeraoke, GTL, and Karaoke Thursday. Check event websites for details.

FRIDAY

Unreliable Narrator Theater Group presents Our Hideous Future: The Musical! It’s 2010 and the “future” is looking bleak in this synthpop and queer-friendly cyberpunk musical. Details: Oberon. 2 Arrow Street. Cambridge (Harvard Square). 8pm. $15+. 21+.

Milk & Honey will do its best to make July even hotter tonight with DJ Leah V spinning and special guest Rain. Details: Good Life. 28 Kingston Street. Boston (Downtown Crossing). 10pm-1am. $5. 21+.

SATURDAY

Our friends at GirlSpot are celebrating one year of lady bar takeovers in style at An Tua Nua tonight. The $5 cover will get you great music, drink specials, dancing, and plenty of girls. If you’re not familiar with this event check out TNG Boston’s interview with the event organizer. Details: An Tua Nua. 835 Beacon Street. Boston. 9pm-2am. $5. 21+.

SUNDAY

Are you looking for just the right blend of ingredients to shove in the face of your least favorite media mogul? Head to Middle East for The Boston Pie Experiment today. The amateur cooking competition will show you how to perfect a variety of pies for the face or the stomach! Details: Middle East (Downstairs). 480 Mass. Ave. Cambridge (Central Square). 12pm(doors). $10+. 18+.

Fresh from her role in Prometheus Bound, Lea Delaria does a jazz take on Bowie, performing House of David at Oberon for one night only. Details: Oberon. 2 Arrow Street. Cambridge (Harvard Square). 7:30pm doors. 8pm show. $20.

Sia plays House of Blues tonight (with Oh Land and Ximena Sirinana). Details: House of Blues. 15 Lansdowne Street. Boston. $22+. 7pm doors. All ages.

Thou shalt not forget that Foxy is there for you every Sunday at Zuzu. Details: Zuzu. 474 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge (Central Square). 10pm-1am. $3. 21+.

What did we miss? Don’t be shy to add additional weekend happenings in the Comments section. Want to list events for future weeks or find out how to get involved with the site? Email us! boston [at] thenewgay [dot] net. Also check out the Boston homepage for local articles and weekday event listings. We’re on Twitter too [@tngboston] giving you all the details on the city’s queer scene!