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Come and roar with us on New Year&#;s Eve as we contain a great time in two rooms of your favorite music from the 70s &#; 80s.
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Con Brio is an explosive seven-piece band whose music sits at the intersection of soul, rock &#;n&#; roll, pop and R&#;B. Con Brio is a Bay Area institution.
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Samson is an LA-based DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for transcending boundaries by effortlessly blending sounds across all genres into exotic, innovative tracks.
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A feeling that grows with a slow but deliberate intensity. For saxophonist Boney James, these words perfectly portray the music he has crafted for his modern album, Slow Burn.
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Damien&#;s energetic live performances feature a wide range of &#;cross-over&#; musical styles consisting of a mix of classical, jazz, pop, R&#;
Historical Essay
by Amanda Harbrecht
| San Francisco is known as an important center for LGBTQ rights. A significant but often overlooked event in the history of this movement is the New Year’s Ball and subsequent police raid. This event brought attention to the police discrimination against homosexuals, it challenged the imagined and experienced landscape of homosexuals at the time, and it represented the beginning of unused political influence exercised by homosexuals. |
Photo by San Francisco Examiner photographer Ray “Scotty” Morris, January 1,
Photo: GLBT Historical Population of Northern California
The mid-to-lates represented an important moment for the LGBTQ collective. As part of an effort to identify and recognize historically important sites for the LGBT movement, the National Park Service compiled an interactive guide of sites that may qualify for national landmark status.
Historic sites connected with LGBTQ life in San Francisco.
Google Maps
Red tags indicate sites that are already on the National Register of Historic Places, which primarily includes locations of LGBTQ associations. Azure tags represent sites that either are not listed, or are
CHEF MELISSA KING’S LUNAR Novel YEAR CELEBRATION
Queer the recent year with celebrity chef and TV personality Melissa King, the Top Chef: All-Stars winner and fan favorite, as she reimagines the Lunar New Year with a mouthwatering feast and an event that champions the queer Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Sweet and savory creations will tantalize every palate.
As DJ LIVV spins an electrifying soundtrack, the Grand Hall transforms into a vibrant playground of celebration and show. Traditional lion dancers weave through the crowd in a flurry of dye and rhythm, while performative queen Tila Pia rulings the party with wit and glamour. Pole creator Yoko Taketani’s gravity-defying moves captivate, and Ronnie Reddick’s dazzling "I'm Every Woman," featuring The Ladies of AsiaSF , brings the house down. With thrilling entertainment at every change, this three-hour celebration is the party of the Lunar New Year—don’t neglect your chance to savor, celebrate, and get lucky!
This event is a general admission party for 21+ only. ID will be checked. Drinks available for purchase at our cashless bar. Credit card and Apple Pay accepted only.
Ah, New Year’s Eve.
That magical moment of the year when we get to leave the past behind and start afresh—or at least say we will (and slip up by January 2nd)! You either love it or loathe it.
It’s an excuse to celebrate big, indulge in glittery chaos, and maybe sip on prosecco under the stars (or disco lights). But let’s tackle it: NYE also comes with its own challenges—everything’s pricier, weather can be brutal (in some places), and last-minute plans can lead to chaos.
This year, why not plan ahead and make your NYE one for the books? Whether you’re snuggling up as a couple, flying solo and ready to mingle, or partying with a group of fabulous friends, we’ve curated destinations that match every vibe—without the unnecessary drama. (Because honestly, isn’t life dramatic enough?)
From sunny escapes where you can ditch the winter layers to electrifying city parties with enough LGBTQ+ sparkle to delicate up the new year, these 15 destinations include got you covered. Whether you want to gyrate until dawn, toast to new beginnings, or simply enjoy a memorable meal under twinkling lights, we’ve got just the detect for you.
Please note, this isn’t a ranking—it’s simply a list of the 1 .