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On October 14 the GLBT Historical Society will pull out all stops when they present "Reunion," the organization’s annual gala. The event, which takes place at the Marines Memorial Club and Hotel, promises to celebrate the community’s vast queer past. ....
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As Castro district businesses endure the pandemic, while some have closed permanently, one unique store has gained support from a devoted fan. AutoErotica, the longtime resource for vintage gay-themed sexy collectibles, has already raised more than $11,000 of its $16,000 fundraiser goal. Since 1996, Patrick Batt has run the small upstairs shop at 4077A 18th Street. When I first started, this was basically a sex toy store, said Batt, 74, in an interview with the Bay Area Reporter at his shop. Then, other sex toy stores opened in the neighborhood. I had put magazines in the front room before that time, and it occurred to me that maybe I should do more with collectible and historic memorabilia. It was a good thing, because now I m the last man standing in the country doing this kind of thing. As a result, people visiting from around the country come by, before COVID, to seek out items. So, what was a survival move turned out to be a very good move, in the big picture. ....