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Party with Polythene Pam - queer folk punk girl band throws album release bash

Party with Polythene Pam - queer folk punk girl band throws album release bash

On June 7, Queer folk punk girl band Polythene Pam will be throwing a party at The Lost Church. With song titles like "Middle Age Transexual Theme Song" and "Invertible Penis," you know that you're in for something a little bit different.

Remembering Alan Selby - New GLBT History Museum exhibit recalls leather heyday

Remembering Alan Selby - New GLBT History Museum exhibit recalls leather heyday

A new exhibition opened at the GLBT Historical Society Museum on 18th Street, 'The Mayor of Folsom Street: The Life and Legacy of Alan Selby,' to honor his memory. A large crowd was on hand to welcome this exhibition.

NCLR Gala @ Metreon City View

NCLR Gala @ Metreon City View

The National Center for Lesbian Rights celebrated its 42nd anniversary on May 18 at the Marriott Marquis with a VIP dinner, dancing, face-painting and entertainment afterward at Metreon City View.

The Raid on Tommy's Place - a case of Cold War anti-queer crackdowns

The Raid on Tommy's Place - a case of Cold War anti-queer crackdowns

  • BARCHIVE
  • by Michael Flanagan
  • May 16, 2019

Paranoia, red-baiting and homophobia swept across the United States in the early 1950s like a cold fire, and San Francisco was not exempt from its reach. The vile Joseph McCarthy and his toady Roy Cohn engaged the country in the Army-McCarthy hearings.

Tom Reardon - His Honor the Cabaret Star

Tom Reardon - His Honor the Cabaret Star

  • CABARET
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 15, 2019

Tom Reardon returns to Feinstein's at The Nikko for his eighth show on May 16 and 17. The singer, who also performs in musical theater, will offer his usual eclectic mix of songs: everything from The Great American Songbook to Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac.

EQCA Awards @ Fairmont Hotel

EQCA Awards @ Fairmont Hotel

Equality California's annual awards gala, held at the Fairmont Hotel on May 11, included presentations of the Vanguard Leadership Award, presented by SF Mayor London Breed to Hon. Scott Weiner, who also got a birthday cake.

Ross & Roma on roasts - Celebrated Sister gets skewered on Saturday

Ross & Roma on roasts - Celebrated Sister gets skewered on Saturday

Ross Mathews will MC a night of comic insults hurled at Sister Roma, but it's all in fun; the upbeat series regular on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' will serve as a tonic to the Jungle Red claw-like insults from Roma's drag pals on May 18 at the Castro Theatre.

Sex is a smorgasbord

Sex is a smorgasbord

I've noticed how remarkably precise and specific some people have become with their stated sexual identities and options. Those people should teach a class titled How to Turn Off a Sexual Partner in 60 Seconds or Less.

Funny Lady -  Maureen McVerry at Oasis

Funny Lady - Maureen McVerry at Oasis

  • CABARET
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 8, 2019

On Saturday May 18, funny lady Maureen McVerry will perform 'Verry McVerry 2019,' her ever-evolving, long-running cabaret act, at Oasis. It's a show that she has performed for an impressive 25 years.

Celebrating ten years of Comedy at El Rio

Celebrating ten years of Comedy at El Rio

It's been ten years since comic extraordinaire and hostess with the mostess Lisa Geduldig began doing her monthly comedy shows at El Rio, and on Friday May 17 at 7pm, Geduldig will host a special show to celebrate this milestone year.

Zoetrope's zesty wines and dinners

Zoetrope's zesty wines and dinners

  • SPIRITS
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • May 8, 2019

When North Beach's Café Zoetrope offered an invitation to their Winemaker's Dinner, it was an offer we couldn't refuse. Godfather jokes aside, the stylish restaurant, owned by Francis Ford Coppola and his related winery, offers great food and wines.

One Night Only @ Oasis

One Night Only @ Oasis

Cast members from the touring production of the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory performed a variety of songs, skits and comedy sketches with host Ellie Monae.

Nancy And Beth - The girls in the band

Nancy And Beth - The girls in the band

Alongside their film and television careers, Megan Millally and Stephanie Hunt lead the band Nancy And Beth (upper case A, thank you!), which returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko for three shows this weekend following a sold-out gig in 2013.

Ginger Minj - Drag, live, gay and even on roller skates

Ginger Minj - Drag, live, gay and even on roller skates

Ginger Minj is "the nicest bitch you'll ever meet," according to Joshua Eads, the actor who plays Ginger. But bitchiness is, in this case, not a sign of nastiness. Ginger performs at Oasis May 9 & 10.