Arts & Culture

'Kiss Me Kosher' — Israeli queer romcom

'Kiss Me Kosher' — Israeli queer romcom

The full-length feature debut by writer/director Shirel Peleg is a charming addition to the canon of contemporary Israeli cinema. It's an effective queer romcom that also manages to make a political statement.

Q-Music: queer pop playlist

Q-Music: queer pop playlist

  • MUSIC
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Oct 10, 2023

October is LGBTQ History Month and coincidentally there's an abundance of music from our community to get listeners through the rest of the year and well into the next, with K Flay, Soft Punch, Sigur Rós, Mouths of Babes and Ragana.

Justin Torres' brilliant new novel, 'Blackouts'

Justin Torres' brilliant new novel, 'Blackouts'

  • BOOKS
  • by Tim Pfaff
  • Oct 8, 2023

Justin Torres deploys fluid, engaging writing throughout his new novel, "Blackouts," that's far from frivolous but not shy of hilarity when warranted. In a way all its own, it's a consistent pleasure to read.

'Dicks: the Musical' - crass queer comedy's oddly fun

'Dicks: the Musical' - crass queer comedy's oddly fun

  • MOVIES
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Oct 6, 2023

'Dicks: the Musical' is filled with all kinds of raunchy humor, including twin brothers who fall in love, and a flying vagina. You have to see it in order to believe it.

Going Out, Oct. 5-13, 2023

Going Out, Oct. 5-13, 2023

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 5, 2023

Our autumn harvest of arts and nightlife events is ripening, rousing and ribald, so check 'em out this week and every week.

Gay photographer and San Francisco LGBTQ historical society butt heads

Gay photographer and San Francisco LGBTQ historical society butt heads

  • ART
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 4, 2023

A longtime gay photographer said the GLBT Historical Society is not forthcoming with him about why it no longer wants to be his fiscal sponsor.

Mimi Tempestt: queer poet's 'The Delicacy of Embracing Spirals'

Mimi Tempestt: queer poet's 'The Delicacy of Embracing Spirals'

  • BOOKS
  • by Laura Moreno
  • Oct 3, 2023

The new groundbreaking poetry collection "The Delicacy of Embracing Spirals," Mimi Tempestt's second book, is being released October 3 by City Lights Books. Since 2017, she has been an integral part of the Bay Area poetry scene.

Movies at Mill Valley: film fest faves for the 46th

Movies at Mill Valley: film fest faves for the 46th

  • MOVIES
  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Oct 3, 2023

For its 46th annual season, the Mill Valley Film Festival (October 5-15), presented by the California Film Institute, continues its tradition of programming the most anticipated high profile and prestigious awards season movies.

'Strange Way of Life' - Almodóvar's gay cowboy short film

'Strange Way of Life' - Almodóvar's gay cowboy short film

  • MOVIES
  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Oct 3, 2023

While his new 30-minute film "Strange Way of Life" is not his version of "Brokeback Mountain," it's clearly an inspiration in Pedro Almodóvar's desire to create a queer revisionist Western.

Fright nights: The Lavender Tube on scary monsters and super creeps

Fright nights: The Lavender Tube on scary monsters and super creeps

The air is redolent with the scent of all things pumpkin. Spicy October is all about Halloween, our national queer holiday. FX, AMC, Shudder and others have a slew of horror series and classic films lined up.

Reunion: celebrating queer history with the GLBT Historical Society

Reunion: celebrating queer history with the GLBT Historical Society

  • CULTURE
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Oct 3, 2023

On October 14 the GLBT Historical Society will pull out all stops when it presents "Reunion," the organization's annual gala. The event, which takes place at the Marines Memorial Club and Hotel, promises to celebrate the community's vast queer past.

Q-Music: Long time no see (or hear)

Q-Music: Long time no see (or hear)

  • MUSIC
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Oct 3, 2023

It's been a while since we've heard from these four bands (wherefore were thou, Blur?), but new and collected albums, streams and a concert DVD will help you catch up to these bands.

Charles Busch's campy, candid memoir, 'Leading Lady'

Charles Busch's campy, candid memoir, 'Leading Lady'

  • BOOKS
  • by Jim Piechota
  • Oct 3, 2023

Candid and often dishy storytelling permeates Charles Busch's "Leading Lady: A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy." Theater fans, celebrity followers, performance buffs, LGBTQ readers, and everyone else in between will relish it.

Going Out, Sept. 28-Oct. 6, 2023

Going Out, Sept. 28-Oct. 6, 2023

  • ART
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 28, 2023

You can find plenty of arts and nightlife entertainment options whether you're in San Francisco, Oakland or anywhere in the Bay Area, this week and every week.