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'Fellow Travelers' — Opera adaptation of Thomas Mallon novel at Presidio Theatre

MUSIC | June 1, 2024 | by Philip Campbell

In acknowledgment of Pride Month, Opera Parallèle and the Presidio Theatre present the West Coast premiere of "Fellow Travelers" by composer Gregory Spears and librettist Greg Pierce for three performances June 21—23 at the historic Presidio Theatre.

Going Out, June 6-14, 2024 arts & nightlife events

CULTURE
by Jim Provenzano
Jun 6, 2024

From gay baseball games to favorite comics, deluxe drag and fascinating musical theater, we've got it all in Going Out.

Pride in songs and humor: Stephen Sondheim's compositions & David Mills' comedy

THEATER
by Jim Gladstone
Jun 4, 2024

Not exactly rainbowlicious, some prickly entertainments by sophisticated queer creators can be found amidst the shrapnel of June's glitter bomb; 'Company' at The Orpheum, a Sondheim celebration in Mountain View, and a returning comic at Martuni's.

Q-Music: Sounds of Pride 2024 playlist from Pet Shop Boys & more

MUSIC
by Gregg Shapiro
Jun 4, 2024

Our prolific music reviewer shares sounds from the new Pet Shop Boys album, plus Bloomsday, Torres, Paraorchestra with Brett Anderson (of The London Suede) and wait, Billy Idol?

Tough 'Choice' - Neel Mukherjee's rich new novel

BOOKS
by Tim Pfaff
Jun 4, 2024

The opening pages of Neel Mukherjee's novels have a singular staying power. Mukherjee's new three-part novel, "Choice" (Norton), has three you won't be forgetting anytime soon.

Celebrating our elders: For You's community events in June

CULTURE
by David-Elijah Nahmod
Jun 4, 2024

Throughout June, a performance and social practice group in San Francisco called For You, will present a series of four events which will celebrate isolated elders who live in the city.

'DC Pride' annual comics issue: Queer superheroes spark the imaginations of both young and old

BOOKS
by Gary L. Day
Jun 4, 2024

Just in time for June's rainbow celebrations, DC released "DC Pride 2024," a collection of slice-of-life stories featuring many of the LGBTQ characters the company has developed over the last several years.

Frameline48: Juneteenth celebration, conversation with Lena Waithe, and awards

MOVIES
by Brian Bromberger
Jun 3, 2024

Frameline, the longest-running LGBTQ film festival in the world, kicks off its 48th film festival from June 19-25 with several major changes, including no screenings at the temporarily closed Castro Theatre now undergoing major renovations.

'Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes' - Documentary honors gay photographer

ART
by Gregg Shapiro
Jun 3, 2024

Possibly best LGBTQ documentary, so far this year, is director and co-writer Sam Shadid's "Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes," about the iconic works by the gay fashion, dance and male nudes photographer.

Rediscovering Richard Caldwell Brewer: Bay Area gay painter may finally get his due

ART
by Robert Brokl
Jun 2, 2024

Richard Caldwell (Dick) Brewer (1923-2014), may be one of the most interesting but uncelebrated gay artists in America. But SF gallery Lost Art Salon offers a trove of his paintings and drawings.

Pride Booksapalooza 2024, part 1: LGBTQ stories in fiction & poetry

BOOKS
by Jim Piechota
Jun 2, 2024

Happy Pride Month! In between the film festival offerings, the parties, the marches, the performances, and the sheer joy of celebrating our unity, inclusion, and diversity, enjoy your downtime with a new book or two.

Going Out, May 30-June 7, 2024 - arts & nightlife events

THEATER
by Jim Provenzano
May 29, 2024

Are you a bit theatrical? You're not the only one. There are so many new and fabulous shows that we're going to focus on those first, followed by literary events, music of all kinds, art exhibits and of course nightlife, all in Going Out.

Sets and sensibility — 'The Lehman Trilogy' at A.C.T and 'All's Well That Ends Well' at Theatre Rhino

THEATER
by Jim Gladstone
May 28, 2024

Two strikingly different styles of theater-making can be seen this week. The exquisite production design of a big-budgeted history play at A.C.T. offers a fascinating counterpoint to the shoestring fun of Theatre Rhino's take on The Bard's comedy.

Summer performing arts guide: dance, theater, music & more

MUSIC
by Philip Mayard
May 28, 2024

From theatre stages to picturesque parks and scenic outdoor locales, the Bay Area's cultural landscape blossoms in the summer, whether it's Davies Symphony Hall or an alfresco performance under Stern Grove's eucalyptus canopy.

Music marvels: San Francisco Opera's scintillating summer selections

MUSIC
by Philip Campbell
May 28, 2024

San Francisco Opera's 101st season continues post-Memorial Day with three productions starting May 30; a new to San Francisco imagining of a Mozart evergreen; the return of a baroque hit, and a major American premiere.

Arts & Culture

'Fellow Travelers' — Opera adaptation of Thomas Mallon novel at Presidio Theatre

Going Out, June 6-14, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Pride in songs and humor: Stephen Sondheim's compositions & David Mills' comedy

Q-Music: Sounds of Pride 2024 playlist from Pet Shop Boys & more

Tough 'Choice' - Neel Mukherjee's rich new novel

Celebrating our elders: For You's community events in June

'DC Pride' annual comics issue: Queer superheroes spark the imaginations of both young and old

Frameline48: Juneteenth celebration, conversation with Lena Waithe, and awards

'Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes' - Documentary honors gay photographer

Rediscovering Richard Caldwell Brewer: Bay Area gay painter may finally get his due

Pride Booksapalooza 2024, part 1: LGBTQ stories in fiction & poetry

Going Out, May 30-June 7, 2024 - arts & nightlife events

Sets and sensibility — 'The Lehman Trilogy' at A.C.T and 'All's Well That Ends Well' at Theatre Rhino

Summer performing arts guide: dance, theater, music & more

Music marvels: San Francisco Opera's scintillating summer selections

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