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

December 2, 2024 | by David-Elijah Nahmod

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.

'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.

Swishcraft: Musical comedian Tim Murray brings hex appeal to Feinstein's

by Jim Gladstone
Oct 15, 2024

"Witches!," the seasonal and spicy cabaret act Tim Murray has been touring the country with each October since 2022, is a very queer, unabashedly autobiographical romp.

Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is October 8

by Dana Piccoli, News Is Out
Oct 7, 2024

News Is Out, a collaboration of six LGBTQ+ media representing more than 250 collective years of experience covering the community, is launching the first Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 during LGBTQ History Month.

Besties Nightlife People 2024: DJs, comics, queens and kings

by Michael Flanagan
Jul 31, 2024

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.

Mama Cass tribute at Oasis: Ruby Vixen & Leigh Crow host the cabaret night

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Jul 20, 2024

On July 29, the 50th anniversary of Mama Cass Elliot's passing, Oasis will present a Mama Cass Tribute Cabaret, an evening of song hosted by Ruby Vixen and Leigh Crow.

Sapphira Cristál Comes to SF - 'Drag Race' Miss Congeniality to play Bimbo's

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Jul 9, 2024

Sapphira Cristál is most definitely a star on the rise. On July 17 she'll make a stop in San Francisco to do a show at Bimbo's, part of a multi-city tour that includes appearances all over the country, and even a few stops in Canada.

'Mrs. Doubtfire' & 'Drunk Drag Dizney' - Kids' stuff with a kick at The Orpheum & Oasis

by Jim Gladstone
Jul 9, 2024

This week, two wildly different Bay Area productions offer new spins on icons of 20th-century pop culture. Here's a look at Drunk Drag Broadway's salacious take on Disney cartoonery, and "Mrs. Doubtfire"'s musicalized nanny buffoonery.

Matthew Martin is Judy Garland: Local drag star returns to Oasis

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Jun 25, 2024

Matthew Martin is well known, even beloved, for his portrayals of Hollywood's legendary leading ladies. On July 4, 5, and 6, Martin will return to Oasis, appearing as queer icon Judy Garland.

Sean Patrick Murtagh — Concert pays tribute to Sondheim's divas

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Jun 11, 2024

On June 22 Bay Area native Sean Patrick Murtagh returns to San Francisco to perform his critically acclaimed show "Beautiful Girls: A Tribute to Sondheim's Divas."

Pride in songs and humor: Stephen Sondheim's compositions & David Mills' comedy

by Jim Gladstone
Jun 4, 2024

Not exactly rainbowlicious, some prickly entertainments by sophisticated queer creators can be found amidst the shrapnel of June's glitter bomb; 'Company' at The Orpheum, a Sondheim celebration in Mountain View, and a returning comic at Martuni's.

Cockettes Nouveau in 'Dirt! Sex! Passion!' - next gen theater revives drag troupe's quirky cabaret

by David-Elijah Nahmod
May 21, 2024

The Cockettes are back. Actually, it's the next generation of The Cockettes, who perform under the name Cockettes Nouveau. They're just as outrageous as their predecessors. It's must-see fun at Oasis.

Jeremy Jordan's Broadway-bound once again. But next, he plays Feinstein's at the Nikko

by Jim Gladstone
Jan 30, 2024

When Jeremy Jordan performs at Feinstein's at the Nikko on February 18-20, more than four years will have passed since he last played San Francisco. After his concerts, he's back on Broadway starring in the musical, "The Great Gatsby."

Veronica Klaus returns: jazz diva to perform at Martuni's

by Christopher J. Beale
Jan 30, 2024

Former San Franciscan Veronica Klaus, whose singing style transports audiences to a bygone era, returns to Martuni's for two nights only on February 1 and 6.

Bonni Suval: goth chanteuse to play Martuni's with original Cockette Scrumbly Koldewyn

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Jan 19, 2024

On January 27 and 28, goth chanteuse Bonni Suval, who's been seen with the Thrillpeddlers and The Cockettes revival shows, will take to the stage of Martuni's for a night of song.

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