When stories of gay life in 1950s San Francisco get told, Harry Partch does not feature prominently. This may be because Partch is an iconoclastic figure in many respects other than his sexuality. By ...

San Francisco has long been an epicenter for lesbian life and culture. Even back in the 1930s, spots like Mona’s 440 Club were known as hubs for lesbians to enjoy drag king performances and socialize.

It's not yet 5 p.m. on a recent Saturday but O'Keeffe's, a historic dive bar in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, is overflowing with people. The 53-year-old bar has just been recognized as ...