Carrie Bradshaw, Transition Already!
When the show is at its most queer, itâs also at its most entertaining. Itâs too bad the characters themselves donât seem to see it.
Carrie Bradshaw, Transition Already!
When the show is at its most queer, itâs also at its most entertaining. Itâs too bad the characters themselves donât seem to see it.
What the âAsian Market Boomâ Is Missing: An Ode to Pacific East Mall
As shiny, new Asian grocery stores are hailed as retail "saviors," the decades-old Pacific East Mall in Richmond shows how immigrant cultural spaces matter beyond their economic benefits.
Local Woman Has Hobby: Maggie Tokuda-Hallâs Pigeon Paintings
âEverything that we think is disgusting about human life, pigeons wear without shame.â
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Culture
Beloved SF Club Bottom of the Hill to Close at the End of 2026
One of the cityâs last independent music venues, Bottom of the Hill has survived waves of gentrification, COVID closures, and more throughout its 35 years. Now, owners say itâs last call â on their own terms.
Why We Can't Stop Naming Our Pets After Japanese Rice Cakes
What's behind the Bay Area's collective interest in naming pets after Japanese food?
The 15 Books COYOTE Loved Most This Year
Recommendations for short story collections, queer lit, and more from the COYOTE crew.
Excerpt: Christmas at the Women's Hotel
Daniel Laveryâs latest novella is all about finding work and love during Christmastime.
Power
Medium Rare: The Beefs That Rocked the Bay Area in 2025
Petty feuds, Instagram rivalries, rap beefs, and other conflicts we found joy, or, at the very least, distraction in this year.
Remembering Alice Wong
On the one-month anniversary of her passing, we honor the acclaimed disability justice advocate, writer, shit-talker, and friend to so many.
Homeless to Housed: Larry's Story
Housing can offer more stability than many realize â to get sober, save money, find a purpose, and fall in love.
Every Thanksgiving We Drive to Alcatraz. Except This Year
My Thanksgiving tradition includes Alcatraz Island, chain-smoking elders, and gas station hotdogs.
Life
COYOTE Calendar: January 8-January 14
This week we've got mushroom talks, multiple repair workshops, bike parties, special karaoke, and a lot of different ways to engage in some sexy times.
So Youâve Finally Gotten Up the Nerve To Visit a Gay Bathhouse. Now What?
You must provide your own shower shoes, and woe betide you if you forget them. Thatâs the uniform.
COYOTE Calendar: January 1-January 7
Whale watching, vision journaling, kink mobility, emo prom and more.
Eight Stories That Got Away
Surprising sports fans, mysterious hums, and something called âthe handshake of monogamy.â These are the stories we didnât wind up doing, but kind of wish we had.