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Going Out, Dec. 26, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Dec. 26, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 24, 2024

Celebrate the new year as trepidatious an exercise it may be. Perhaps start polishing up your 'Cabaret' playlist. Storm into -or away from -balloon drops and complimentary champagne in a plastic cup- in this week's Going Out.

Lea DeLaria: Powerhouse vocalist & comic to perform in SF

Lea DeLaria: Powerhouse vocalist & comic to perform in SF

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Dec 23, 2024

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" Jan. 18, 6pm & 8:30pm, at the Chan National Queer Arts Center.

Going Out, Dec. 19-27, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Dec. 19-27, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 18, 2024

We're making a list (every week), checking it twice, and while we don't care if you're naughty or nice, we've got plenty of both in this week's arts and nightlife events, including some venues open on Christmas. Unwrap this week's Going Out.

'Elton John: Never Too Late' - Documentary charts the gay musician's life, generously

'Elton John: Never Too Late' - Documentary charts the gay musician's life, generously

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Dec 9, 2024

Elton John recently recognized it was time to quit performing live, and ended 50 years of entertaining in North America in 2022. His farewell tour is the subject of a new conventional documentary, "Elton John: Never Too Late," streaming on Disney Plus.

Former Ladies of the Supremes: Classic pop music lives on at the Showcase Theater

Former Ladies of the Supremes: Classic pop music lives on at the Showcase Theater

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Dec 8, 2024

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 as they recreate the glory days, of what is perhaps the most famous girl group of all time.

Regifting - New reissues from Alison Moyet, Thompson Twins, Elvis Costello & more

Regifting - New reissues from Alison Moyet, Thompson Twins, Elvis Costello & more

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Dec 3, 2024

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 time around and want to experience it for themselves. New reissues should please both.

Sandra Bernhard's Easy Listening Tour: comic legend promises a musical journey

Sandra Bernhard's Easy Listening Tour: comic legend promises a musical journey

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Dec 2, 2024

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 audience to join her on a musical journey back in time with her younger self.

One Found Sound's 'Holiday Pop Rox!' - Drag sing-alongs & more at Saint Joseph's Arts Society

One Found Sound's 'Holiday Pop Rox!' - Drag sing-alongs & more at Saint Joseph's Arts Society

  • by Philip Campbell
  • Dec 2, 2024

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 one-night-only cabaret at Saint Joseph's Arts Society December 11.

Cyndi Lauper's Farewell Tour bops at The Chase Center

Cyndi Lauper's Farewell Tour bops at The Chase Center

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Nov 27, 2024

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 in San Francisco.

Festive and fabulous: Bay Area holiday performances

Festive and fabulous: Bay Area holiday performances

  • by Philip Mayard
  • Nov 26, 2024

When the holiday performing arts season arrives, the Bay Area shines as a beacon for LGBTQ arts and culture, from fierce drag performances to queer choral ensembles, classical concerts to new adaptations of "A Christmas Carol" and "The Nutcracker."

SF Gay Men's Chorus concerts bring in holiday cheer

SF Gay Men's Chorus concerts bring in holiday cheer

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 25, 2024

The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus will welcome all comers to its annual Holiday Spectacular and Home for the Holidays shows this December. The latter show will be held this year for the first time at Davies Symphony Hall.

'Broadway Barbara's Holiday Spectacular' at Feinstein's

'Broadway Barbara's Holiday Spectacular' at Feinstein's

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Nov 24, 2024

Barbara Dixon, aka Broadway Barbara (aka actress Leah Sprecher) is a has-been/never-been of the Great White Way. She's bringing her "Holiday Spectacular" cabaret show, chock full of Broadway dirty laundry, to Feinstein's at the Nikko on Dec. 5.

Sam Harris gets happy: 'Over the Rainbow' singer overcomes setbacks

Sam Harris gets happy: 'Over the Rainbow' singer overcomes setbacks

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Nov 12, 2024

Singer Sam Harris has been a favorite of queer audiences for decades. He'll will perform his first Bay Area concert in more than five years at the Orinda Theatre on Nov. 17.

Audibly autumn - Classical & holiday music through year's end

Audibly autumn - Classical & holiday music through year's end

  • by Philip Campbell
  • Nov 12, 2024

In a world turned upside down, it is hard to know which traditions and institutions are scheduled for the chopping block. The winter holidays seem relatively safe for now, so take some comfort in celebrating the season with live concerts and music events.