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A Stritch in time: an interview with Billy Stritch

A Stritch in time: an interview with Billy Stritch

  • CABARET
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Feb 2, 2021

Billy Stritch is a gay man as comfortable in the limelight as he is in the background, known for his collaborations with Liza Minnelli, Linda Lavin, Christine Ebersole, and his uplifting pandemic-era live-streaming performances.

Virtual Valentine: Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation's February fundraiser

Virtual Valentine: Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation's February fundraiser

Valentine's Day comes a day early when the Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation offers 'All You Need Is Love: A Valentine Concert Celebrating Broadway.' The virtual event will be streaming at Facebook Live on Saturday, February 13, at 7pm.

AutoErotica's fundraiser gains new fans and donors

AutoErotica's fundraiser gains new fans and donors

While some Castro businesses have closed permanently, one unique store has gained support from a devoted fan. AutoErotica, the longtime resource for vintage gay-themed sexy collectibles, has already raised more than $11,000 of its $16,000 fundraiser goal.

Q-Music: new sounds from Mary J. Blige, Pamela Means, Tami Neilson and more

Q-Music: new sounds from Mary J. Blige, Pamela Means, Tami Neilson and more

'Chickaboom!, the 2020 album by Tami Neilson, the self-described "hot rockin' lady of country, rockabilly and soul," Reigning queen of hip-hop soul Mary J. Blige's new remixes and other women musicians are bringing new and classic sounds.

Bathhouses, Eagle landmark could boost SOMA LGBTQ district

Bathhouses, Eagle landmark could boost SOMA LGBTQ district

The giant leather pride flag that flew over the nearly finished Eagle Plaza in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood was so frayed by the wind that it was quietly removed late last year.

Larger than life: 'Dirtwoman' documentary recalls counterculture drag queen

Larger than life: 'Dirtwoman' documentary recalls counterculture drag queen

  • DRAG
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jan 27, 2021

No one who's lived in Richmond, Virginia during the past fifty years will ever forget Dirtwoman. Donnie Corker was a colorful, counter-culture drag character in a town that is filled with counterculture eccentrics.

San Francisco supervisor panel backs request to landmark gay-owned Eagle bar

San Francisco supervisor panel backs request to landmark gay-owned Eagle bar

  • BARS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 25, 2021

The members of a San Francisco supervisors' panel are recommending that their colleagues start the process to landmark a gay-owned bar in the city's South of Market district.

Homing's In Jan. 22-31, 2021

Homing's In Jan. 22-31, 2021

Celebrate the winter of our new content; arts, nightlife and community events to amuse, perplex and enrich your days and nights.

Decision on Folsom, Dore Alley street fairs expected soon

Decision on Folsom, Dore Alley street fairs expected soon

A decision on whether the two South of Market leather-themed street fairs will proceed in person in 2021 will be made following a meeting next week between the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Folsom Street Events.

Homing's In: Jan. 15-24, 2021

Homing's In: Jan. 15-24, 2021

Inaugurate your new year with arts, nightlife and community events online, or go outside to stroll/roll through a park. you deserve it.

Queer bars' extraordinary fund list

Queer bars' extraordinary fund list

Despite our astoundingly difficult times, fans and patrons of LGBTQ Bay Area bars and nightclubs were extraordinarily generous to multiple fundraising efforts in 2020, donating nearly $400,000. You can still donate to help your favorite venues survive.

Homing's In: Jan 8-17, 2021

Homing's In: Jan 8-17, 2021

Amid tumultuous terrifying times, find relief, get informed, or just amused for a while, with arts, nightlife and community events.

When Marlene played the Bay: Dietrich's Concerts were a sensation

When Marlene played the Bay: Dietrich's Concerts were a sensation

  • BARCHIVE
  • by Michael Flanagan
  • Jan 5, 2021

The opportunity to see Marlene Dietrich in person came 23 years after her U.S. film dbut. In 1953 the Sahara Las Vegas offered her $30,000 per week to perform. And so her career as a cabaret singer was born. The film star later performed in San Francisco.

Musical grooves: Best LGBT music, part 2

Musical grooves: Best LGBT music, part 2

From dazzling debuts (Izzy Heltai, Katie Pruitt) to familiar faces (Bob Mould, Indigo Girls), in 2020, musicians produced a treasure trove of awesome audibles.