By John Riley on September 27, 2026 @JRileyMW

Gay adult performer Alfonso Osnaya says he was “knocked out” outside Beaux, an LGBTQ bar in San Francisco’s Castro District, after a group of men mocked his work in the adult industry.
Osnaya told Out that the September 17 confrontation began inside the bar. He said he walked away, but the men confronted him outside.
“I took the bait from some judgmental comments and I was alone,” Osnaya said. “They were waiting for me outside. I got knocked out, and the next thing I knew, I had the people from Beaux helping me out while the paramedics and cops did their job. Everyone was very sweet, and thankfully, nothing serious happened.”
Osnaya said the men claimed to know who he was and what he did for a living. He began working in the adult industry in 2021 and has worked for studios including Falcon, Trailer Trash Boys, SayUncle, Carnal, and Lucas Entertainment.
“They were instigating things,” he told Out. “They were out looking for a fight. I should’ve disengaged.”
Shortly after the incident, Osnaya posted a photo to his Instagram Story showing a cut above his right eyebrow. He captioned it: “This is how s*** shaming looks like.”
Even within the LGBTQ community, adult performers can face stigma — including accusations that they are promiscuous, immoral or “dirty” — particularly in dating and nightlife spaces. The alleged attack on Osnaya underscores that LGBTQ spaces and neighborhoods may not always be accepting of sex workers or adult performers.
The status of any police investigation remains unclear.
By John Riley on September 30, 2026 @JRileyMW
Leon's of Baltimore, a gay bar in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood, and its adjacent sister bar, Leon's Backroom, will reopen today, September 30, after abruptly closing earlier this year.
Known as Baltimore's oldest gay bar, Leon's has operated since the 1950s. It last opened its doors on July 15 for a special shift before temporarily closing following the death of longtime owner Ron Singer.
Before closing, the bars operated seven days a week, from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., and touted never charging a cover on their website. Leon's and Leon's Backroom -- with entrances on Park Avenue and Chase Street -- regularly hosted karaoke nights, drag shows, bingo nights, and viewing parties, and offered daily happy hour drink specials from 4 to 9 p.m.
By John Riley on September 6, 2026 @JRileyMW
"We currently have only one gay bar in Northern Virginia -- Freddie's Beach Bar in Arlington," says SC Nealy. "Freddie's is wonderful and has been a great thing to have in our community, but we don't have any female-centered spaces in the area. And I've repeatedly heard how often people want that and have looked for that."
Nealy aims to change that by opening a lesbian bar in Arlington by the fall of 2027. A licensed professional counselor and owner of the LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative, she is currently searching for a suitable location.
She plans to name the venue Lilli's Bar in honor of the late Dr. Lilli Vincenz, a pioneering activist and the first lesbian member of the Mattachine Society of Washington.
By Randy Shulman on October 3, 2026 @RandyShulman
Plan your next night out with our weekly nightlife listings, organized by day. Venue addresses, websites, and Instagram links appear below the schedule.
Listings are provided by participating venues and are subject to change. Metro Weekly makes every effort to ensure accuracy but is not responsible for errors or schedule changes. Check with venues for the latest details.
Jump to: Oct. 3 • Oct. 4 • Oct. 5 • Oct. 6 • Oct. 7 • Oct. 8 • Oct. 9 • Oct. 10 • Participating Venues
Saturday, Oct. 3A League of Her Own Local DJs and dancing • 21+ • No Cover
Digger Review: Tom Cruise Can't Save Iñárritu's Climate Satire
Concerts in D.C., Maryland and Virginia: Fall Arts Preview 2026
Education Department Rescinds Title IX Protections for LGBTQ Students
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother Review: Mahershala Ali Delivers
Annapolis Pride Returns October 3 with Ryan Cassata Headlining
DC LGBTQ Nightlife Guide: October 3-10, 2026
Russian TV Censors Rainbow from SpongeBob Episode
Sherrod Brown Hits Back at Anti-Trans Ads in Ohio Senate Race
Primetime Review: Skyler Gisondo Steals the Show
LGBTQ Hospitality Group Acquires 49% of Pitchers and ALOHO
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother Review: Mahershala Ali Delivers
Digger Review: Tom Cruise Can't Save Iñárritu's Climate Satire
DC LGBTQ Nightlife Guide: October 3-10, 2026
Concerts in D.C., Maryland and Virginia: Fall Arts Preview 2026
Education Department Rescinds Title IX Protections for LGBTQ Students
Leon's of Baltimore Reopens After Summer Closure
Annapolis Pride Returns October 3 with Ryan Cassata Headlining
LGBTQ Hospitality Group Acquires 49% of Pitchers and ALOHO
Gay Adult Film Star Hunter Hardin Dies at 30
LGBTQ Films, Blockbusters, and Indies: Fall Arts Preview 2026
Washington's LGBTQ Magazine
Follow Us:
· Facebook
· Twitter
· Flipboard
· YouTube
· Instagram
· RSS News | RSS Scene
Copyright ©2025 Jansi LLC.

You must be logged in to post a comment.