EDGE New England

As their numbers continue to grow, LGBT Vietnamese in areas around California work to find a space where they are accepted. But with their prohibition from participating in the Tết Parade, they are seeking other methods of inclusion.

Tomboy Tailors opens in San Francisco, offering stylish, masculine attire for women, trans-masculine individuals, or anyone seeking a bespoke, custom-fit style.

High heels and pink were the theme for Locoya Hill’s new monthly dance party. Donna Sachet hosted with Cassandra Cass performing. Go-go’s Max Elliot and Ryan Reese sported the theme also. EDGE was tickled pink to catch the action!

The GLBT History Museum celebrated its second anniversary with "Our Vast Queer Past," picking an inspirational object from virtually every year the society has been acquiring collections, to raise new questions about familiar LGBT stories.

Are you craving a hunk of classic San Francisco sourdough? How about a heaping plate of pasta in North Beach? Reservations are now available for Dine About Town San Francisco, Jan. 15-31.

Nightlife celebs converged on Danimal Oh’s monthly club night for some good old fashioned nasty decadence, and DJ Guy Ruben’s filthy house and booty pop. EDGE groveled in the grime to bring you the pics!

Grassroots organization Food for Thought provides meals and support for people with HIV in Sonoma County, and hosts festivals that help raise funds to keep their programs open.

Fanners & flaggers filled the AIDS Memorial Grove. Progressive trance House DJ Jerry Bonham had them moving at the annual Flagging in the Park. Bearcake Xavier Caylor presided over the event, which raised money for Project Open Hand.

For many Asian Pacific Islanders, HIV prevention and testing is hampered by stigma and the need to "save face." Some Bay Area groups are working to counter this stigma.

Low rates of new HIV infections in SF track a steady decline as far back as 2004. Now, thanks to pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis, condoms, clean syringes and sero-sorting, the City by the Bay could be the first to eliminate HIV.