BARtab :: Drag
'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' – Shotgun Players pulls the wig down from the shelf
As conceived by writer John Cameron Mitchell and composer/lyricist Stephen Trask back in 1997, "Hedwig"– now being presented by Berkeley's Shotgun Players – is intended to feel like a late night in a dive bar, not an evening at the theater.
'The Legend of Georgia McBride' – Matthew López' drag makeover comedy at Center Rep
Center Repertory Company is staging "The Legend of Georgia McBride" at Lesher Center for the Performing Arts in Walnut Creek as a direct response to the latest anti-drag and LGBTQ legislation sweeping the nation.
Drag queens & DJs & drinks, oh my! Besties nightlife venues & events for 2023
Yes, some bars have closed, but more nightclubs and bars have recently opened than in years past, despite the pandemic. This includes winners and runners-up, many in Oakland. Celebrate them all by going out.
Gogos & other great talents: Besties nightlife talents for 2023
From your favorite DJs to drag performers of all kinds, you, our readers, selected their favorite people in nightlife. Live bands, bartenders, gogo dancers and more talented folks get a nod for 2023.
'Restore Drag!' event paints a queer visibility message in the Mission as mural is restored
At the corner of Valencia and 22nd streets, music emanated from a speaker set up outside of Aditi restaurant as a crowd watched San Francisco artist Juan Manuel Carmona and volunteers chip away at a dark brown coating of paint on a utility box.
'The Rocky Horror Show' – Ray of Light & Oasis deliver a definitive delight
To borrow a line from playwright-composer Richard O'Brien, Ray of Light Theatre "has discovered the secret, that elusive ingredient, that... spark that is the breath of life itself!" in its electrifying resurrection of O'Brien's own "The Rocky Horror Show."
B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins
It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.
'P.S. Burn This Letter Please' – fascinating '50s New York drag scene told in new book
The discovery of a series of letters addressed to someone named Reno Martin from a writer using the name Daphne talking about drag in New York in the 1950s has led to a fascinating documentary and now a book by Craig Olsen.
Fluid510's new tasty brunch & evening drag show
Fluid510 last month launched its bottomless mimosas brunch with a zesty menu, and the evening Jush Sundays, a drag cabaret hosted by "RuPaul's Drag Race" contestant Jasmine Masters.
Going Out, August 31-Sept. 8, 2023
If our Fall Arts Preview features aren't providing enough arts options to amuse, then check out our expansive online listings, also with nightlife fun; this week and every week.
Effort to induct gay drag icon Sarria into CA Hall of Fame pays off
For the past eight years friends and admirers of the late José Julio Sarria, a gay man and drag queen who left a lasting impact on politics and the LGBTQ community, have sought to see him inducted into the California Hall of Fame.
Pickle relishes role as inaugural West Hollywood drag laureate
She sings, has comedic chops, and is known for being a "powerhouse host" in the Los Angeles entertainment scene. Now Pickle can add another feather to her cap as West Hollywood's inaugural drag laureate.
GAPA Runway 2023 'Into the Looking Glass' celebrates queer/trans Asian Pacific Islander excellence
For decades, GAPA Runway has celebrated queer and trans Asian Pacific Islander excellence with a dazzling pageant. This year's pageant promises to be as fabulous as ever.
Drag King Contest returns to Oasis
The 27th Annual San Francisco Drag King Contest comes to Oasis on August 6, and King extraordinaire Fudgie Frottage says that 27 is his lucky number. Frottage will co-host the contest with beloved Sister Roma.