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Cheyenne Jackson's Valentine cabaret: Broadway & TV singer-actor at the Chan Center
On Valentine's Day, Broadway, film & TV actor Cheyenne Jackson will embrace his vulnerability. Set to appear in two intimate cabaret performances at the Chan...
Music with Margaret Cho: beloved comic returns to singing
Currently touring with her comedy show, and a recent 'Celebrity Jeopardy' winner, beloved actress and activist Margaret Cho is also releasing her third music...
Might've missed music: New albums by Father John Misty, Jessica Pratt, Mindy Smith & Sheila E.
With so much music being released on a daily basis, it's easy to understand how some albums can be overlooked. Here are some from 2024 that you might have...
Chicago punk music, then and now
Compared to other big cities, Chicago arrived late to the punk rock scene, but when it did, it was first embraced in gay bars such The Greenleaf and La Mere...
Going Out, Jan. 9-17, 2025 arts & nightlife events
Put your mittens on if you have to, because there's still plenty of arts and nightlife events to see, including live music, museums, theater and even more, in...
One Night Only with 'Some Like it Hot' - cabaret concert to benefit REAF
At the next upcoming One Night Only REAF benefit concert, gracing the stage will be cast members from the Broadway touring company of "Some Like it Hot," along...
'A Woman's Song for Peace' - Upcoming Dance Brigade tour centers on peace, belonging during tumultuous time
A group of unapologetic feminists - featuring Holly Near, Ferron, Christelle Durandy, and Krissy Keefer's all-women Dance Brigade, - will take the stage for "A...
Lea DeLaria: Powerhouse vocalist & comic to perform in SF
Initially known for her out and proud comedy, the accomplished jazz vocalist talks about her career. DeLaria will share her music and insights in "Out Rage"...
Former Ladies of the Supremes: Classic pop music lives on at the Showcase Theater
On December 20 the glamorous Former Ladies of the Supremes will grace the stage at the Showcase Theater in San Rafael. They'll be singing old familiar favorites...
Going Out, Dec. 5-13, 2024 arts & nightlife events
Some holidays aren't exactly here yet, but Christmas concerts galore have filled our calendar, as well as festive nightlife events like the Santa Skivvies Run...
Regifting - New reissues from Alison Moyet, Thompson Twins, Elvis Costello & more
People who dig 1980s music are often divided into two groups: those that lived through the period and are feeling nostalgic, and those who missed it the first...
Sandra Bernhard's Easy Listening Tour: comic legend promises a musical journey
On December 10, renaissance woman Sandra Bernhard will perform at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. With her "Easy Listening Tour," Bernhard invites her...
One Found Sound's 'Holiday Pop Rox!' - Drag sing-alongs & more at Saint Joseph's Arts Society
Conductor-less San Francisco-based orchestra One Found Sound celebrates the start of its twelfth season of democratic music making with "Holiday Pop Rox!," a...
Cyndi Lauper's Farewell Tour bops at The Chase Center
It was a concert for the ages as veteran singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper performed her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour on November 26 at the Chase Center...