Arts & Culture

Final countdown: The Lavender Tube on election gaslighting, 'Real Housewives' and more

Final countdown: The Lavender Tube on election gaslighting, 'Real Housewives' and more

The season finale of the worst TV show in recent memory airs November 5. Our vigilant TV columnist means the upcoming election, of course, and also covers 'RHONY,' 'Somebody Somewhere' and more.

Going Out, Oct. 24-Nov. 2, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Oct. 24-Nov. 2, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • ART
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 23, 2024

Halloween night isn't until next Thursday, but we've got plenty of nightlife events that'll spook you, offer drag delights and invite all around costume fun, like the annual Glow in the Streets. We've also got arts and nightlife events that don't have suc

'The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka and The Art of Survival' - Documentary explores a beautiful scandalous artistic life

'The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka and The Art of Survival' - Documentary explores a beautiful scandalous artistic life

  • ART
  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Oct 22, 2024

Tamara de Lempicka is having a banner year, which is rather remarkable considering she died 44 years ago. Along with a retrospective art exhibition at the de Young Museum, a new documentary fully explores her fascinating life.

Tamara de Lempicka exhibit at the de Young: seductive new perspective on the bisexual painter

Tamara de Lempicka exhibit at the de Young: seductive new perspective on the bisexual painter

  • ART
  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Oct 22, 2024

Tamara de Lempicka's first major US retrospective, with more than 120 works, is dedicated to the artist's full oeuvre (also drawings and experimental still lifes) currently at the de Young Museum.

Queer horrors for Halloween: Enjoy a few scary movies with gay content

Queer horrors for Halloween: Enjoy a few scary movies with gay content

Do you love horror movies, but wish they were gayer? Never fear (or do!). We've compiled a list of horror films with queer content or characters. These films are guaranteed to thrill, chill and titillate you. Happy Halloween!

'Sci-Fi, Magick, Queer L.A.' - Exhibit book's deep dive into occult and science fiction LGBT SoCal communities

'Sci-Fi, Magick, Queer L.A.' - Exhibit book's deep dive into occult and science fiction LGBT SoCal communities

  • BOOKS
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 22, 2024

The intersection of early LGBT rights activism, science fiction, and the occult are beautifully recounted in the new book, "Sci-Fi, Magick, Queer L.A.: Sexual Science and the Imagination."

Time between tunes: Camera Obscura, X, Kate Nash, David Gilmour & more albums reviewed

Time between tunes: Camera Obscura, X, Kate Nash, David Gilmour & more albums reviewed

  • MUSIC
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Oct 21, 2024

Our prolific music reviewer shares new albums by Camera Obscura, X (their final album and tour), Kate Nash, David Gilmour, Washed Out and Nada Surf.

Dagoberto Gilb's 'New Testaments: Stories'

Dagoberto Gilb's 'New Testaments: Stories'

  • BOOKS
  • by Laura Moreno
  • Oct 21, 2024

Dagoberto Gilb's impressive new collection, "New Testaments: Stories," documents the lives of ordinary Mexican Americans living along our Border, an important but overlooked part of American history.

'The Wild Robot' - a heartfelt animated story

'The Wild Robot' - a heartfelt animated story

  • MOVIES
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Oct 19, 2024

Along with fantastic animation, at its core, "The Wild Robot" is a movie about standing out and fitting in, chosen family, friendship, and survival.

'Halloween: A Fantasy in Three Acts' - photo book recalls Halloween celebrations of long ago

'Halloween: A Fantasy in Three Acts' - photo book recalls Halloween celebrations of long ago

  • BOOKS
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Oct 19, 2024

In 1981, photographer Ken Werner published a book of photos, titled simply, "Halloween: A Fantasy in Three Acts," that featured some of his photos from those wild street parties of long ago. The book has just been reissued in a new edition.

Going Out, Oct. 17-25, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Oct. 17-25, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • ART
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 16, 2024

Our autumnal harvest of arts and nightlife events take on a hint of pre-Halloween hilarity, with many other non-costumed revelries, all in Going Out.

Soaps & scares: The Lavender Tube on history, Halloween and more

Soaps & scares: The Lavender Tube on history, Halloween and more

Our television columnist shares new storylines on "General Hospital," a few horror flicks with a queer theme, Halloween baking shows and scary politics.

Swishcraft: Musical comedian Tim Murray brings hex appeal to Feinstein's

Swishcraft: Musical comedian Tim Murray brings hex appeal to Feinstein's

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Oct 15, 2024

"Witches!," the seasonal and spicy cabaret act Tim Murray has been touring the country with each October since 2022, is a very queer, unabashedly autobiographical romp.

Valley of the Queens: queer history tours of Tenderloin, Polk Street and North Beach

Valley of the Queens: queer history tours of Tenderloin, Polk Street and North Beach

  • CULTURE
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Oct 15, 2024

Sprockett hosts queer walking tours of the Tenderloin, Polk Street and North Beach, neighborhoods that are steeped in LGBTQ history. The fact that gays were once referred to as "unspeakable" resonated with Sprockett, so he named his company Unspeakabl