A lifelong fan of the singer-songwriter, Bay Area singer Laurie Roldan 'Sings a Song for You: a Cabaret Concert Inspired by the Music of Karen Carpenter" on August 17 and 25 at the Gateway Theater in San Francisco.

Ben Platt's third album, unlike his previous electro-pop efforts, has a folky Americana sound, reminiscent of early 1970s, somewhere between James Taylor and Barry Manilow.

Cure your FOMO (Feeling Of Missing Out) by taking part in some sweet and spicy events in late summer. You can catch up on the upcoming fun with our expansive listings of nightlife and art events, in Going Out.

From the disco era charisma of Grace Jones to the girlie-pop twinkle of Chappell Roan, there's a bumper crop of music from queer artists and icons to harvest at this year's Outside Lands festival, from Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 11.

One of the primary prerequisites of being a true star is that the general public never grows tired of seeing or hearing you. Boy George's "Karma: My Autobiography" (Blink Publishing) proves his merit as a gender-blurring pioneer as well as a musician.

The Castro LGBTQ nightclub Beaux held a "reinvention" celebration Saturday, August 3, that featured a ribbon cutting for recent renovations and a party.

Whether you're up for a show, down to get dirty or just need a good stiff drink, our readers who voted in our annual Best of the Bay survey have recommendations for you as to where is the best places to go.

August tidings to you. Late summer's still great for fun arts and nightlife events, including our many Bestie winners and runners-up! It's all in this week's Going Out.

We've got Bestie-winning comedians, performers, DJs, dancers and photographers. What an impressive roster. Congratulations to all of our winners, to the runners-up and to the community for participating in choosing them.

Food, glorious food. Your Bay Area dining options, day or night, are almost beyond countable, but our readers chose their favorites, many of them familiar and repeat winners, along with some new delicious options. Scoot up to the table and dig in.

The owner of an Oakland LGBTQ Latino nightclub is speaking out after a break-in last week he says is the 10th time his business has been targeted in recent years.

If Arkansas-based Willi Carlisle isn't on your radar yet, he should be. Not only do Carlisle's distinctively poetic lyrics separate him from most of the pack, but as an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, his talent is sure to make a lasting impression.

Drag performance has always been political, disrupting the status quo despite legislative bans in numerous states. Two new events prove that people are fighting back.

Merry musicals, classy concerts, admirable art exhibits and naughty nightlife are all in this week's Going Out.