Photo courtesy of Casements Bar.
Whether officially Pride Month or not, there’s no shortage of LGBTQ-owned businesses on both sides of the Bay Bridge worth supporting year-round. From in-person revelry via restaurant dining and bar-side hangouts to retail shopping to educational workshops, the following BARTable locations are creating community while they serve our community. Each one of these locales doubles as a fun place and a safe space—so you can find what you’re looking for in friendly environs.
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Image courtesy of Concord 4th of July.
It's never a bad idea to avoid driving on the Fourth of July, especially when BART can take you to many of the parades and firework displays across the Bay Area.
The basics of BART on July 4th
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The BART contingent at the 2022 San Francisco Pride Parade.
Alfred Twu recently noticed something when staring at the BART System Map. “If you look at it, the map just so happens to be a rainbow,” quipped Twu, a transit advocate and California Democratic Party delegate. Many of the most vocal supporters, leaders, and advocates for public transportation are also members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Oakland's Fox Theater is set up like a grand film house even though it now hosts live music events. Photo courtesy of DoTheBay.
It’s no surprise that theater districts and live performance hubs are thoughtfully placed near BART stations since venues that draw crowds also draw cars and traffic. Luckily, BART is close to a number of the Bay Area’s most enticing performance venues. We rounded up some of the best places to catch a live show where you can leave the car (and the parking headaches) behind.
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