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O'ahu: Confessions of an Island
at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre.
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In grass skirts and leis, in Stetsons and cowboy boots, two traditional dance forms get a modern edge this weekend.
Sundance Stompede's Hoedown 2007, the annual country-western dance weekend, celebrates its tenth year with a four-day big dance party, a silent auction, raffles, the 2008 Bare Chest Calendar Men, the Barbary Coast Cloggers, several other dance troupes, and country western line dance events and workshops Oct 18-21.
A welcome dance Friday Oct. 19 takes place at the Holiday Inn, 1500 Van Ness Ave, 7:30pm-1am. The Saturday Hoedown runs from 7:30pm-1am, at the Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave. The Pre-Stompede Dance is Thursday, Oct. 18, 6:30pm-11pm, and the Stompede Ball is Sunday, Oct. 21 5pm-11pm, both at the Sundance Saloon, 550 Barneveld St. Tickets for individual events range from $5-$40. A full pass to all events is $150. www.stompede.com
A bit further west, across the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is the home of hula dancing, a tradition that's centuries old. In O'ahu: Confessions of an Island at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu dance troupe performs hunky director Patrick Makuakane's (in photo, left) storytelling musical work about the history and culture of the Hawaiian island of O'ahu, with traditional hula dance, leaping souls, sacred sites, clandestine beaches, a surfing goddess, and a Hawaiian Princess.
The world premiere includes traditional and modern music and dancing, even a few disco tunes. $30-$35. Fri-Sat, 8pm. Sun 2pm (Noon and 3pm, Oct. 28). Thru Oct. 28, when a hula class is also offered at noon for $10. Bay and Lyon Sts. 392-4400. www.cityboxoffice.com www.naleihulu.org
Events Oct. 19 – 25, 2007
Fri 19
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance @ Yerba Buena Arts Center
Acclaimed New York dance company performs Chapel/Chapter, about the real world versus the media barrage, with music by Daniel Bernard Roumain, storytelling and news transcripts. $38-$50. 8pm. Thru Sun 8pm. Also Sun at 3pm. Pre-show talk with Jones Oct. 19, and master class Oct. 20 at ODC Dance Theatre. Performances at YBCA Forum, 701 Mission St. at 3rd. 978-2787. www.ybca.org
Blue Flamers @ El Rio
Lesbian and gay blues band performs live, with Amber Field, Becky White and the Secret Mission. $10. 9:30pm. 3158 Mission St. 282-3325. www.myspace.com/blueflamers www.elriosf.com
The Bluest Eye @ Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
Lydia Diamond's stage adaptation of Toni Morrison's first novel, about a young Black girl and her family in the 1940s; West Coast premiere of this 2005 play, which premiered at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theater's Young Adult Series. $18-$36. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Nov. 4. 620 Sutter St. at Mason. 474-8800. www.lhtsf.org
Bulrusher @ Ashby Stage, Berkeley
A finalist for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize in Drama, Eisa Davis' lyrical 1950s drama about an African-American orphan; separated from townspeople, she finds love with another girl. $17-$25. 8pm. Thu.-Sun. (5pm Oct. 14, 21, 28). Thru Oct. 28. 1901 Ashby Ave. (510) 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org
Candide / The Importance of Being Earnest @ Zeum Theatre
Actors Conservatory Theatre Fine Arts program students perform the classic George Bernard Shaw play, and Oscar Wilde's 19th-century comedy, in repertory. $12-$15. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun at 2pm & 7pm. Thru Nov. 3. Yerba Buena Gardens, 4th St. at Howard. 749-2228. www.act-sf.org
Countercoup @ The Marsh
Mark McGoldrick's solo show about a headstrong youth, self-destruction and rehabilitation. $15-$35. 8pm. Thu-Sat. Thru Oct. 20. 1062 Valencia St. at 22nd. 826-5750. www.themarsh.org
D'Arc, Woman on Fire @ Shotwell Studios
Amanda Moody's music-theatre solo show about Joan of Arc features live cello accompaniment. $12-$20. 8pm. (Oct. 14 & 21, 1pm). Fri & Sat. thru Oct. 27. 3252-A 19th St. at Folsom. 289-2000. www.amandamoody.com www.ftloose.org
The First Thirty Years @ Theatre Rhinoceros
Scenes from the country's longest running LGBT theatre company's three decades of shows are performed, with slides and videos in between. $15-$35. Wed.-Sat. 8pm; Sun. 3pm (Sept. 23 at 7pm). Thru Oct. 21. 2926 16th St. at S. Van Ness. 861-5079. www.TheRhino.org
Guangzhou Ballet of China @ Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley
American premiere of a new dance based on the life of Peking Opera arist Mei Lanfang. $32-$68. 8pm Also Sat. 8pm, Sun 3pm. special pre-show disucssions (7pm, Zellerbach Hall) and symposium (1pm-4pm at Institute of East Asian Studies); Bancroft Way at Telegraph Ave. UC Berkeley campus. (510) 642-9988. www.calperformances.net
Halloween Art Sale @ Magnet SF
Sale of arts and crafts with a spooky theme, perfect for decorations and costumes. Proceeds benefit Pink Triangle Park and Magnet. 7pm. 4122 18th St. 581-1600. www.magnetsf.org
Heat @ The Stud
Opening party for a new club night, with DJ Donimo and DJ6 spinning remixes, Artemis Chase hosting, strip poker, gogo boys, and tonight, a special "Andy Warhol's Factory" theme. Come as your favorite "superstar" (perhaps Edie, Lou Reed, Candy Darling, or Joe D'Allesandro). $5. 10pm-3am. 399 9th St. at Harrison. 252-STUD. http://myspace.com/clubheatsf
Holding the Man @ New Conservatory Theatre Center
Tommy Murphy's stage adaptation of Australian Timothy Conigrave's touching memoir about his 15-year relationship with his lover, starting when they were 16. $22. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Nov. 4. 25 Van Ness Ave at Market. 861-8972. www.nctcsf.org
Hot Draw @ Mark I. Chester Studio
Fetish, bondage, leather art drawing class, with kinked up models. 7:30pm. Also, on Tuesdays, open non-instructional drawing class with a nude male model. Free/donation. 6:30pm. 1229 Folsom St. RSVP: 621-6294. www.markichester.com
Jon Sugar @ Mars
Cocktail hour DJ set by the Gay Artists & Writers Kollective founder. Free. 5pm-9:30pm. 798 Brannan at 7th.
Lavender Lunch Bunch @ North Oakland Senior Center
Free lunch program for LGBT seniors, with guest speaker Ruth King, author of Healing Rage: Women Making Inner Peace Possible. 12:30pm. 55+. 5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way at 58th. www.lavenderseniors.org
Midnight for Maniacs @ Castro Theatre
Wes Craven triple feature (sort of), with Flowers in the Attic (which Craven was set to direct), 7:30pm; A Nightmare on Elm Street, 9:45pm; The Hills Have Eyes, midnight. Creepy trailers between shows. $10. 429 Castro St. 621-6120. www.castrotheatre.com
Queer Food @ Femina Potens
Readings by Inga Muscio and Marusya Bociurkiw, live music by Butch Greenblatt, vegan food served by Queer Food Collective. $10-$15. 7pm Open-Mic Sign-up. 7:30pm readings. 2199 Market St. at Sanchez. 217-9340. www.feminapotens.com
Salvage @ Deco Lounge
Drop Dead Goth-geous themed drag night, with Monistat's birthday celebrations, Suppositori Spelling, Raya Light, Cookie Dough, Kim Burly, Charisma Glitterati, and Pollo Del Mar. $5. Shows at 1ppm and 1am. 510 Larkin St. 346-2025. www.decosf.com
Song of Myself @ The Marsh
John O'Keefe's simple yet touching solo performance of the famous Walt Whitman poem. $15-$35. 8pm. Thu-Sat. Thru Oct. 20. 1062 Valencia St. at 22nd. 826-5750. www.themarsh.org
Tutti Fruitti Fridays @ Caf� Flore
Brazilian-themed evening at the famed caf�. Live music by Brazilian Flavor. 5pm-closing. Fridays thru Oct. 2298 Market St. 621-8579. www.cafeflore.com
U-Haul @ Le Duplex
"Dykealicious dance party" with DJs Nuxx and guests. $5. Free before 10:30pm. 1525 Mission St. at 11th. 355-1525.
The Vagina Monologues @ Next Stage
Eve Ensler's Obie Award-winning play with women compassionately talking about sexuality and their bodies. $19.50-$29.50. 8:30pm. Fri & Sat. thru Nov. 10. 1620 Gough St. near Bush. www.sacactors.com
Sat 20
Bearracuda @ Deco Lounge
Beary scary Halloween show with Peaches Christ, Anna Conda, Visa DeKlein and Renttecca at 11:30pm; 9pm-3am. $6. 510 Larkin at Turk. 346-2025. www.bearracuda.com
Hayes Valley Follies @ Marlena's
Weekly drag show with singers, dancers, impersonators and fun. 10pm. 488 Hayes St. 864-6672.
Judea Eden & Friends @ El Rio
Rock and pop music from Eden and other bands True Margrit, Carrie Baum, Patty Boss, Julie Rosenthal. Free organic barbeque. $6. 3pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez. 282-3325. www.judeaeden.com www.elriosf.com
Ruthless! The Musical @ The Purple Onion
Joan Ryan, Donna Sachet and Hannah Rose Kornfeld star in the campy parody musical that whips Gypsy, Mame, The Bad Seed and All About Eve into one comic musical. $35-$45. 8pm (Oct. 27/Nov. 3 at 3pm & 8:30pm). Thru Nov. 3. 140 Columbus Ave. 979-0777. www.CaliforniaCabaret.com
SF Gay Men's Chorus @ Brava Theater Center
Popular chorus celebrates 30 years with "We've Got Male," a performance of songs by boy bands from the Beatles to N'Sync, sung by the Lollipop Guild and Vocal Minority ensembles, with movement by Man Dance. Also Sun. $30-$40. 8pm. 2781 24th St. 865-2787. www.sfgmc.org
Six Degrees of Separation @ SF Playhouse
New production of John Guare's comic drama, inspired by real events, about a young man who pretends to be the gay nephew of Sidney Poitier to gain access to (gullible) upper crust New Yorkers. $38-$65. Wed-Sat 8pm, Sat 3pm. Thru Nov. 17. 533 Sutter St. near Mason. 677-9596. www.sfplayhouse.org
Spider-Man Trilogy @ Castro Theatre
See all three of the webbed wonder's movies, starring Tobey Maquire, Kirsten Dunst, and more CGI effects than your eyes can soak up. Spider-Man 1 at 1pm, 2 at 3:20pm, and 3 at 5:50 and 8:30pm. $10. 429 Castro St. 621-6120. www.castrotheatre.com
Swing and Salsa Dancing @ Magnet SF
Learn a new dance, taught by the folks at www.QueerBallroom.com; partnered or single folks welcome. Lessons at 7pm, open dancing til 10pm. 4122 18th St. 581-1600. www.magnetsf.org
Thelma Houston @ Medium Rare Music
Grammy Award-winning disco legend ("Don't Leave Me This Way") signs copies of her new CD, A Woman's Touch , full of her version of songs by Sylvester, Marvin Gaye, Al Green and others. Free. 5pm. 2310 Market St. 255-7273.
Thriving in SF @ LGBT Center
Support group for HIV+ men, meets first and third Saturdays. 1pm. 1800 Market St. thrivinginfo@sbcglobal.net www.thecenter.org
Sun 21
Afternoon with Empresses @ Marlena's
Drag show (4pm-7pm), auction with raffles, and sidewalk sale (noon-4pm). Find a fun wig and see how the pros do it. 488 Hayes St. 864-6672.
Amanda Millis @ Magnet SF
Multimedia exhibit focusing on the artist's father's death from AIDS. Free. 8pm. 4122 18th St. 581-1600. www.magnetsf.org
Jason Bourne Trilogy @ Castro Theatre
Cutey Matt Damon gets all action-star-ish in the hit films based on the bestselling spy books. The Bourne Identity, 2pm; The Bourne Supremacy, 4:20pm; The Bourne Ultimatum, 6:30pm, 8:45pm. $10. 429 Castro St. 621-6120. www.castrotheatre.com
Outlook Video @ Comcast Channel 29
Monthly LGBT interview show; San Jose District 6 Councilmember Pierluigi Oliviero, Frameline's San Francisco Int'l LGBT Film Festival, actor Doug Spearman of Noah's Arc, film critic Jan Wahl, photojournalist Ted Sahl. Free. 5pm. www.outlookvideo.org
Mon 22
E. Gibbons @ LGBT Center
Exhibit of highly detailed and layered box paintings of men, with a classical influence. Free. 6pm. Also Oct 13, 6pm. Thru Nov. 11. 1800 Market St. at Octavia. www.thecenter.org
Gay Mondays @ Etiquette Lounge
New social cocktail night for LGBT folks. 7pm-midnight. $1 from each drink will be donated to the LGBT Center. 1108 Market St. at 7th. 869-8779. www.etiquettelounge.com
OUT Spoken @ Comcast Ch. 11
Cable TV show for the LGBT Community, co-hosted by Tim Gaskin and Donna Sachet. This week, interviews with the star performers in the recent Help Is On the Way concert: Lucy Lawless, Bruce Vilanch, the Jersey Boys cast, and many more. Mon. 6:30, Tue. 9pm, Wed. 7pm, Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 7pm, Sun. 6:30pm. www.outspokensf.com
Super Heroes, Super Villains @ Creativity Explored
Exhibit of art reinterpreting new and classic superheroes, made by kids and adults with disabilities. Free. Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm. Sat, 1pm-6pm. Thru Nov. 21. 3245 16th St. 863-2108. www.creativityexplored.org
Theatre Bay Area Gala @ Teatro ZinZanni
Fundraiser for the local theatre nonprofit includes tickets to the long-running circus cabaret show, with cocktails, a sumptuous dinner, and a fabulous time. $150-$250 and up. 5:15 (VIP), 6pm. Pier 29, Embarcadero at Battery. 433-1235. www.theatrebayarea.org
Tue 23
Mariza @ Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley
Extraordinary Mozambique-born performer of fado (Portuguese blues) performs live. $24-$46. 8pm. UC Berkeley Campus, Bancroft Way at Telegraph Ave. (510) 642-9988. www.calperformances.net
OutRanks @ GLBT Historical Society
Timely exhibit about GLBT soldiers, sailors, and other military veterans, and the history of the antigay policies in the military. See almost 70 years of history told through letters, photographs, medals, uniforms, and video footage. $4. 1pm-5pm. Tue.-Sat. 657 Mission St. at 2nd, Suite 300. 777-5455. www.glbthistory.org
Queer Jitterbugs @ Live Art Gallery
Various swing styles taught to same-sex couples and singles. No experience or pre-registration required. 7pm. 151 Potrero Ave. www.queerjitterbugs.com
Sex & Song @ Center for Sex & Culture
A panel with the Wet Spots, Kitten on the Keys, and Rodney Austin, discussing and performing sexy music writing and performing. $20. 7:30pm. 1519 Mission btw. 11th and South Van Ness. 255-1155. www.sexandculture.org
Kristen Domingue @ Magnet SF
Nutrition and wellness coach discusses the horrors of sugar-crashing, and alternatives to sustain energy. 4122 18th St. 581-1600. www.magnetsf.org
Tino Rodriguez, Virgo Paraiso @ Warnock Fine Arts
Duo exhibit of paintings with colorful, mysterious people and creatures as subjects. Free. Tue-Sat. 11am-5:30pm. Thru Nov. 3. 49 Geary St. Suite 211. 677-4001. www.warnockfinearts.com
Trannyshack @ The Stud
Dragtastic weekly stage show. $8. 10pm-2am. 9th St. at Harrison. www.trannyshack.com
Wed 24
Imogen Cunningham: Seen and Unseen @ Robert Tat Gallery
Exhibit of classic and rarely seen prints by the world-renowned photographer. Free. Tue.-Sat. 11am-5:30pm, by appointment, and first month's Thu. til 7:30pm. Thru Oct. 27. 49 Geary St., Suite 211. 781-1122. www.roberttat.com
LenScape @ Bioscrip Pharmacy
Exhibit of digital photographs by and of Asian and Pacific Islanders living with HIV. Organized and mounted by Visual Aid and the Banyan Tree Project. Free. 9am-7pm. Thru Nov. 30. 2262 Market St. at Noe. 777-8242. www.banyantreeproject.org
Remember Jerome @ Bucheon Gallery
Exhibit of works by friends of the late local gay artist Jerome Caja (Rex Ray, J.John Priola, Scooter LaForge, Julie Blankenship, Jim Winters, John DeFazio, Timothy Cummings, David Faulk, Jessica Tanzer, Haluk Keceli), photos of Caja by Daniel Nicoletta, Michael Johnstone, Rick Gerharter, Marc Geller, Jim James, and Rink, and works by the artist. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. Thru Oct. 27. 389 Grove St. 863-2891. www.bucheon.com
Thu 25
Arab Film Festival @ Castro Theatre
Opening night reception and ceremony for the 11th annual fest of unusual movies, like the first Lebanese vampire movie, a Moroccan dark comedy, a documentary about the making of "Tarzan of the Arabs," and tonight's feature, Cut and Paste, about two Egyptians who try to marry and expatriate. $15, film only, 8pm. $25, awards, 6pm. Thru Oct. 25 at the Roxie Cinema, 3117 16th St. 863-1087. www.roxie.com www.castrotheatre.com www.aff.org
Diane & Jacob Anderson-Minshall @ Books Inc.
Co-authors of the mystery novel Blind Curves , about lesbian detectives and writers, discuss their work. Free. 7:30pm. 2275 Market St. at Noe. 864-6777. www.booksinc.net
It's Still Elementary @ Jewish Community Center
Screening of Debrah Chasnoff's sequel to her groundbreaking documentary about antigay prejudice in elementary schools; reception follows. Proceeds benefit Women's Educational Media. $35. 6pm. 3200 California St. www.womedia.org www.jccsf.org
Out in the Bay @ KALW
LGBT radio show hosted by Eric Jansen and Marilyn Pittman. Free. 7:30pm. KALW, 91.7 FM. www.KALW.org www.OutInTheBay.com
Queer Hiphop @ Thee Parkside
Katastrophe, Filf Dos, Ice Cream Socialites, Team Gina and Filthy perform. $6. 9pm. 1600 17th St. at Wisconsin. 503.0393. www.theeparkside.com
Red Hot Jazz @ Gallery One
Gala benefit for 360: the Positive Care Center at UCSF, with live music, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, silent auction, and cmmunity service awards. $100-$250 and up. 6pm-9pm. 1 Embarcadero Center. www.positivehealth.ucsf.edu
Sia @ The Fillmore
Singer, whose song "Breathe Me" became a hit when featured in the awe-inspiring finale of the HBO show Six Feet Under , performs live. Opening act: Willoughby. $25. 8pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. at Fillmore. 346-6000. www.siamusic.net www.thefillmore.com
The Games that Change the World @ SF Public Library
New exhibit documenting the 25-year history of the Gay Games, with materials from the James C. Hormel Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Archival Collections of the Library's San Francisco History Center; curated by Rose Mary Mitchell. Thru Dec. 20. Third floor, James C. Hormel Library. Followed by a free screening of Take the Flame , the Gay Games history documentary by David Secter; part of events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first Gay Games. 6pm. Koret Auditorium, lower level. 110 Larkin St. at Grove. 557-4400. www.sfpl.org
110 Larkin St. at Grove. 557-4400. www.sfpl.org
