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‘It Was Her New York: True Stories & Snapshots’ – C.O. Moed’s memoir hits home
A deeply personal memoir centered around the mother-daughter bond, Claire Olivia Moed’s “It Was Her New York: True Stories & Snapshots” is powerful book is full of grace, humor and an unmistakable New York edge.
Mapping queer America in Damron Guides: Publisher Gina Gatta in a talk at the Bob Mizer Foundation
The Damron Guides became indispensable in gay men's quest to find friendly venues across the U.S. “Mapping Queer America: A Conversation with Gina Gatta and Jim Gladstone on the Legacy of the Damron Guides,” explores the guides' history.
‘Theater Kid’ – Jeffrey Seller’s gay Broadway success story
From producing hits like 'Rent' and 'Hamilton,' to coming out and finding love, Jeffrey Seller's candid, fast-moving, and engaging autobiography is filled with stories about his life and career ups and downs.
Choreographers Molly Rose-Williams and Mia J. Chong bring personal, powerful new dances to ODC summer programs
Each taking personal experience and translating it into something layered and alive, dancer-choreographers Mia J. Chong and Molly Rose-Williams present new works at ODC this summer. Both artists identify as queer, which informs their work, in a way.
Going Out, July 3-11, 2025 arts & nightlife events
While the rainbow bouquet of pride may have faded, there are still plenty of events, coming up in both arts and nightlife for you to enjoy. Check out this week's Going Out.
Absurdly honest: Olivia Bratko on the complex comedy of ‘Kyles’’
“The new show is called ‘Kyles’ K-Y-L-E-S-apostrophe,’’ explained writer/performer Olivia Bratko, who brings her singular stage persona to Theatre Rhinoceros from July 3-18. “Kyle is more of a vessel for language than a character," said Bratko.
Words: poet Liza Flum on hovering between worlds
In “Hover,” Liza Flum delivers a debut that bends light around grief, memory, and the quiet rupture of living. Her poems do not settle; they circle, lift, and linger in the liminal spaces between certainty and loss.
Meet the Lonely Parrots: Singing the praises of indie music and regenerative farming
For singer-songwriters Max Embers and Michael Martinez, sustainable agriculture is the future. On July 12, the local couple, who perform together as Lonely Parrots, will formally debut their passion project at Solar Punk Farms in Guerneville.
Going Out, June 26-July 5, 2025 arts & nightlife events
As Pride events reach a peak, we defiantly celebrate while keeping a suspicious eye on what the July 4 holiday means these days. Either way, we've got arts and nightlife events in every color of the rainbow, right here in Going Out.
Beyond the Castro: new maps reveal Pride’s forgotten history
Shawn Sprockett, a gay San Francisco man, has just published two maps with which people can take a walk through these neighborhoods and see where these long-shuttered businesses existed. Sprockett also leads monthly tours of the neighborhoods.
‘Queer Lens: A History of Photography’ – Exhibit’s companion book is a remarkable collection
The first wide-ranging exhibition and catalogue to center the contributions of queer artists within the history of photography, “Queer Lens: A History of Photography” takes a sweeping and synthetic approach to illuminate a vital story of a culture.
Pride books round-up 2025, part 4: rainbows everywhere!
Happy Pride! Here are a few rainbow-hued selections for your reading pleasure. Enjoy all the beauty, color, and individuality of contemporary queer life with these fantastic new books from well-known celebrities to to lesser known but talented artists.
Doug Spearman: ‘Noah’s Arc’ actor on the new movie about Black gay men making families
When “Noah’s Arc” premiered 20 years ago, it was a groundbreaking creation, the story of a group of Black gay men and their wonderful friendships. Actor Doug Spearman shares his experiences working on the seriess, and the new "Noah's Acr: The Movie."
‘Twirl’ – Jase Peeples spins a tale of gay teen love in high school color guard
Award-winning journalist and former color guard world champion Jase Peeples has debuted his first young adult novel, “Twirl.” A high-energy story of gay romance, rivalry, and self-discovery, in the world of competitive color guard.