Fans of will get a special treat next week when the actress known for dozens of film and TV roles shares a special San Francisco edition of her one-woman show "Lift Up Your Skirt" at Feinstein's at the Nikko.

The opening night of "Nutcracker" is, for lovers of classic dancing, as the opening Giants game is to San Francisco's baseball fans: It's the beginning of the season. And true to form, the fan turnout was huge.

You may indeed call Del Rio a drag queen, but don't ever forget that she is actually a man in a dress.

In his books, TV appearances and touring slideshow events, Charles Phoenix celebrates the fabulousness of eras gone by, from colorful cuisine to retro designs and pop culture icons. Now he's coming to the Empress of China restaurant.