The self-described ‘Demon Queen of Seattle’ requests that you ‘get your ass out and horns up’ for her pair of Bonham Exchange performances. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 was a wild ride with twists and turns aplenty, perhaps none more suspenseful than a Willy Wonka-inspired golden chocolate bar with the power to save one lucky…
Nightlife
Manila Luzon is the latest ‘Drag Race’ alum to perform at San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange
Rey Lopez Entertainment is presenting popular drag performer, recording artist and comedian Manila Luzon for two shows at the Bonham Exchange. The evening will be hosted by local drag icon Tencha La Jefa. Luzon was a contestant on the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she came in second place, and from there, she…
After two-year hiatus, LGBTQ events return to Fiesta San Antonio
Due to the COVID pandemic, Fiesta San Antonio events were mostly cancelled the past two years. This year, Fiesta returns with a full roster of festivities including those sponsored by organizations in the LGBTQ community. Below is a list of events organized to help raise funds for queer nonprofits. April 1, Webb Party The San…
Transgender stand-up comedian Joan Riviera Simoncelli explains what Dave Chappelle got wrong
As a stand-up comedian, Joan Riviera Simoncelli wants fellow comics to have the freedom to entertain audiences however they see fit. To her mind, nothing should be off limits. People need to laugh. “The week after my mom died, I went on stage and made jokes about her death,” the San Antonio-area comedian told the…
Bonham Exchange set to reopen later this month in time for 40th anniversary
Iconic downtown dance club the Bonham Exchange will ring in its return to the nightlife scene with a three-night grand opening later this month. Friday, July 23 will mark the first night the club, located at 411 Bonham St., welcomes back revelers after closing 16 months ago during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Its…
Full slate of events mark celebration of Pride Month in San Antonio
Community members and businesses across the city are offering events and fundraisers for San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ community, including new ones and old favorites. Whether you’re hoping for a night out on the town or looking to celebrate from the comfort of your own home, there’s something for you. “de los otros” Acclaimed San Antonio artist…
New Yelp search filter makes it easier to find LGBTQ-owned businesses in San Antonio
LGBTQ-owned businesses in San Antonio now have another way to raise their profiles, thanks to a new feature on online review platform Yelp. Citing an increase in searches for LGBTQ-owned businesses, Yelp on Monday introduced a new business attribute that will allow owners to self-identify as LGBTQ-owned and Open to All walks of life. Open…
RuPaul’s Drag Race bringing a drive-in show to Ingram Park Mall in December
San Antonians can celebrate the holiday season with the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race at a pop-up drive-in event at Ingram Park Mall next month. Held on the weekend of December 15-16, Drive ‘N Drag Saves Christmas follows Bianca Del Rio, the 2014 winner of Drag Race, as she sets out to destroy the beloved…
Pegasus Bar to Close Temporarily After Several Patrons Test Positive for Coronavirus
The management of the Pegasus nightclub, which is located on the Main Avenue Strip, announced on Monday, June 22 that it will close for a few days to sanitize the bar after several patrons tested positive for the coronavirus. The announcement claims that the virus “. . . not only affects us but has been…
Management of SA’s Most Popular LGBTQ Clubs and Cafes Adjust to Coronavirus Reality
The management of the city’s most popular LGBTQ clubs and cafes are facing new challenges after San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg announced a Public Health Emergency that bans gatherings of over 500 people and recommends canceling gatherings of over 250 people and meetings of high-risk populations. The result for local gay clubs has been to…