Arts & Culture :: Art
Julie Delporte's storybook memoir 'Portrait of a Body'
"Portrait of a Body" by Julie Delporte, translated from French by Helge Dascher and Karen Houle, tells the story of how one woman came to gain self-acceptance. The intimate storybook is masterfully illustrated by the author.
Muralist Joset Medina: creating art for the LGBT community and beyond
"I've been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember," said Joset Medina, whose art has been seen in South America, Europe and the United States. Now his murals and paintings can be seen around the Bay Area.
Going Out, March 21-29, 2024
From the art of a brush stroke on a canvas to mascara on a queen's eyes, in arts and nightlife, all are included in Going Out, this week and every week.
'Radiant' - Brad Gooch's expansive biography of artist Keith Haring
Visionary pop artist Keith Haring's short, meteoric, glamorous life and career is the subject of a new biography, "Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring," by Brad Gooch.
Going Out, March 14-22, 2024
Fun and funny nightlife stuff, including St. Patrick's Day carousing on March 17, as well as serious arts events, are all included in this week's Going Out.
Rosebud Gallery opens; a new space for LGBTQ artists
Rosebud Gallery, a community-focused creative haven created by Shannon Amitin and Cabure Bonugli, opened its doors to the community on March 7 in celebration of art, inclusivity, and the resilient spirit of San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community.
Going Out, March 7-15, 2024
We're big fans of the terpsichorean arts, and not just modern dance and ballet, but gogo guys and gals as well. You'll find them all, plus theater, visual art and music, in our online listings, this week and every week in Going Out.
'Frida' magical new documentary on the life of artist Frida Kahlo
The incredible true story of 20th-century Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, "Frida" is told from the artist's own perspective. The film is based on primary sources including Kahlo's illustrated diaries, essays and interviews.
John Bankston's '20 Years in the Rainbow Forest'
The two-decade survey of paintings by John Bankston, now at the Rena Bransten Gallery through April 20, features prime examples of the cartoony figurative work that's brought him renown, along with more recent work reflecting shifts in media.
Going Out, Feb. 22-March 1, 2024
The play's the thing, but so is the music, the dance, the painting, the bartender and the drag queen. We've got it all, and all the world's a stage. Check our online listings, this week and every week in Going Out.
Maurice Vellekoop: graphic memoirist's 'I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together'
Maurice Vellekoop's marvelous graphic memoir "I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together," out this month, is a perfect addition to the genre of illustrated books about queer lives.
Pride in Panels: queer comic books to be celebrated at SF's main library
On Sunday February 18 San Francisco's main library will celebrate queer comic books with an exhibition to remember. Titled "Pride in Panels: SF Queer Comics Fest," the afternoon will bring together scores of queer comic book creators.
Going Out, Jan. 25-Feb. 2, 2024
From bright and beautiful musicals to thought-provoking arts exhibits, and rousing nightlife events, you've got plenty to whet your appetite for culture and clubbing, this week and every week in Going Out.
Exhibit showcases acceptance of LGBTQ APIs
The on-and-off rain January 19 didn't deter a crowd from gathering in the GLBT Historical Society Museum in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood for the opening reception of the "API Family Wall of Pride" exhibition.