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LGBTs Share Home Front Stories from WWII

LGBTs Share Home Front Stories from WWII

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jun 28, 2014

It was a major shift in gender roles and social mores for the U.S., but somehow little is known about life for LGBTs on the home front during World War II.

Out There :: Symphony Finales

Out There :: Symphony Finales

  • by Roberto Friedman
  • Jun 21, 2014

The Symphony wraps up its season with the finale to their three-week Benjamin Britten centenary celebration.

Out There :: Music to Our Thirsty Ears

Out There :: Music to Our Thirsty Ears

  • by Roberto Friedman
  • Jun 14, 2014

As jaded and been-there-done-that as Out There can sometimes feel -- occupational hazard -- we still get a little thrill when we see the gay Pride rainbow flags a-flapping down Market Street.

Shorter Rally Planned at SF Dyke March

Shorter Rally Planned at SF Dyke March

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jun 8, 2014

The San Francisco Dyke March is working around the renovation at Dolores Park this year by returning to its roots with a shorter rally taking place before the march.

Out There :: Early Summer Playlist

Out There :: Early Summer Playlist

  • by Roberto Friedman
  • Jun 7, 2014

Little-known today, late glam-rock pioneer Jobriath released two albums for Elektra Records in the early 1970s, becoming rock’s first openly gay major-label recording artist.

Hayward’s Gay Prom Turns 20

Hayward’s Gay Prom Turns 20

  • by Elliot Owen
  • Jun 6, 2014

It’s that time of year again - gay prom season - and this year’s Bay Area event is looking to outshine in the usual festive manner.

Out There :: Presenting the Frameline Presenters

Out There :: Presenting the Frameline Presenters

  • by Roberto Friedman
  • May 31, 2014

Frameline 38, the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival, has announced its offerings and special attractions in a beautifully designed new catalog, and it’s not too early to buy your screening tickets.

Out There :: And A Barihunk Shall Lead Them

Out There :: And A Barihunk Shall Lead Them

  • by Roberto Friedman
  • May 24, 2014

Coming up at Davies Symphony Hall, frequent guest conductor Charles Dutoit will lead the San Francisco Symphony in two weeks of intriguing concerts, May 29-30 and June 4-7.

Out There :: Close Encounters with Arts & Culture

Out There :: Close Encounters with Arts & Culture

  • by Roberto Friedman
  • May 17, 2014

In the whirlwind of Out There’s very full life attending cultural events night after night, sometimes a few lines from a play or a movie will haunt us long after the show.

Poetic Expressions from Gay Voices

Poetic Expressions from Gay Voices

  • by Roberto Friedman
  • May 10, 2014

This week, Out There parses two books of poetry and examines the "contrarian" position that marriage might not be the best thing for our community.

Out There :: Stylish Thriller Opens Film Festival

Out There :: Stylish Thriller Opens Film Festival

  • by Roberto Friedman
  • May 3, 2014

Opening night of the 57th San Francisco International Film Festival was a special thrill for Out There, a big Patricia Highsmith fan.

Out There :: Festival Bestival News!

Out There :: Festival Bestival News!

  • by Roberto Friedman
  • Apr 26, 2014

With this week’s opening of the 57th San Francisco International Film Festival, our thoughts are full of film festival news.

Out There :: The Cook, The Tramp, & The Barihunk

Out There :: The Cook, The Tramp, & The Barihunk

  • by Roberto Friedman
  • Apr 23, 2014

If you’re like Out There, you appreciate male pulchritude, especially when it comes attached to the baritone register. So we present this breathless bulletin from our pal and fellow man-watcher...

Out There :: Pagan Love Songs

Out There :: Pagan Love Songs

  • by Roberto Friedman
  • Apr 12, 2014

It was a berry, berry good weekend for arts-loving Out There.