Arts & Culture

'The Girl from the North Country' - a fresh take on Bob Dylan's songs

'The Girl from the North Country' - a fresh take on Bob Dylan's songs

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jul 23, 2024

"The Girl from the North Country," on a national touring musical that begins a three-week run at the Golden Theatre on July 30, can help change perceptions of Bob Dylan's music.

NPR's Ari Shapiro shares memoirs and music

NPR's Ari Shapiro shares memoirs and music

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jul 23, 2024

Shapiro, best known as a co-host of National Public Radio's newscast "All Things Considered," will vividly demonstrate both his values and skills in "Thank You for Listening," his storytelling and music show, playing in San Jose and SF August 7 & 8.

New PSA commemorates Disability Pride Month

New PSA commemorates Disability Pride Month

Easterseals, an organization which provides advocacy and various services to the disabled, is seeking to change perceptions with "D1$@B1L*tY Is Not a Dirty Word," a new PSA airing on a variety of networks.

Hurdles ahead - The Lavender Tube on politics, Paris Olympics, and our past

Hurdles ahead - The Lavender Tube on politics, Paris Olympics, and our past

President Joe Biden has withdrawn in a shocking decision and endorsed California's own Kamala Harris, Biden's history-making VP. In sports news, the Paris Olympics will include a record-breaking 144 out LGBTQ athletes.

'Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution' - PBS documentary dances and dishes

'Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution' - PBS documentary dances and dishes

With "Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution" PBS provides a vibrant three-part documentary on the history of disco that is entertaining, thoughtful and at times poignant.

'Fly Me to the Moon' - Space Age shenanigans run amuck

'Fly Me to the Moon' - Space Age shenanigans run amuck

  • MOVIES
  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Jul 22, 2024

"Fly Me to the Moon," could have conveyed more of the excitement, adventure, and idealism of the Apollo era and less of the cynicism and conspiracy that seems more indicative of our time. Despite fun moments, the landing doesn't stick.

Kathya Alexander's 'Keep A'Livin' - a civil rights-era novel in verse

Kathya Alexander's 'Keep A'Livin' - a civil rights-era novel in verse

  • BOOKS
  • by Laura Moreno
  • Jul 21, 2024

"Keep A'Livin'" is the story of 12-year-old Mandy Anderson and her mother Belle in the rural South during the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. Kathya Alexander's insightful new novel was recently released by the SF feminist press Aunt Lute Books.

Mama Cass tribute at Oasis: Ruby Vixen & Leigh Crow host the cabaret night

Mama Cass tribute at Oasis: Ruby Vixen & Leigh Crow host the cabaret night

  • MUSIC
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jul 20, 2024

On July 29, the 50th anniversary of Mama Cass Elliot's passing, Oasis will present a Mama Cass Tribute Cabaret, an evening of song hosted by Ruby Vixen and Leigh Crow.

Going Out, July 17-28, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, July 17-28, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • ART
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jul 17, 2024

Need a distraction from everything? Sure you do. Plays, concerts, art exhibits and nightlife abound, even in the slower summer weeks. And we've got info on next weekend's Up Your Alley Street Fair and related kinky events. Catch up in with Going Out.

SF Jewish Film Festival - Faves amidst the Gaza War

SF Jewish Film Festival - Faves amidst the Gaza War

  • MOVIES
  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Jul 16, 2024

As the Israeli-Hamas war continues without any ceasefire, the 44th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (July 18-August 4) finds itself "at a time of devastating international conflict and humanitarian crisis in Israel and Gaza."

Oh, Danny boy:  Web series shows the funny side of gay dating

Oh, Danny boy: Web series shows the funny side of gay dating

With sass, style and ingenuity, Jack Tracy created, wrote, edited, directed and stars in "Danny Will Die Alone" a web series of short episodes based on his horrific dating life. Wait, even this guy can't get a nice date?

'The Best of The Second City' at Berkeley Rep - George Elrod brings cheerful queerness to sketches and improv

'The Best of The Second City' at Berkeley Rep - George Elrod brings cheerful queerness to sketches and improv

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jul 16, 2024

As George Elrod rose through the ranks of Chicago's comedy scene over the past decade, he created countless characters in improv and sketches. He performs with The Second City touring company, now playing at the Berkeley Rep.

'Light Light Light' - Inari Niemi's Finnish queer film

'Light Light Light' - Inari Niemi's Finnish queer film

In 1986, Eastern Europe changed forever with the explosion of Chernobyl. In the Finnish film "Light Light Light" ("Valoa Valoa Valoa"), so does the life of fifteen-year-old girl Mariia (Rebekka Baer) when a new girl, Mimi (Anni Iikkanen) arrives.

The Olympics: the operas - Two productions of "L'Olimpiade" in Paris

The Olympics: the operas - Two productions of "L'Olimpiade" in Paris

  • MUSIC
  • by Tim Pfaff
  • Jul 15, 2024

Christophe Rousset led his ensemble Les Talens Lyriques in a concert performance of Domenico Cimarosa's opera, "L'Olimpiade" (1784), at the Royal Opera-Versailles and on tour, having recorded the piece in Paris from December 18 to 22.