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'P.S. Burn This Letter Please' — fascinating '50s New York drag scene told in new book

September 12, 2023 | by Michael Flanagan

The discovery of a series of letters addressed to someone named Reno Martin from a writer using the name Daphne talking about drag in New York in the 1950s has led to a fascinating documentary and now a book by Craig Olsen.

Fluid510's new tasty brunch & evening drag show

by Heather Cassell
Sep 12, 2023

Fluid510 last month launched its bottomless mimosas brunch with a zesty menu, and the evening Jush Sundays, a drag cabaret hosted by "RuPaul's Drag Race" contestant Jasmine Masters.

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

by Cynthia Laird
Sep 12, 2023

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.

Going Out, August 31-Sept. 8, 2023

by Jim Provenzano
Aug 31, 2023

If our Fall Arts Preview features aren't providing enough arts options to amuse, then check out our expansive online listings, also with nightlife fun; this week and every week.

Effort to induct gay drag icon Sarria into CA Hall of Fame pays off

by Matthew S. Bajko
Aug 14, 2023

For the past eight years friends and admirers of the late José Julio Sarria, a gay man and drag queen who left a lasting impact on politics and the LGBTQ community, have sought to see him inducted into the California Hall of Fame.

Pickle relishes role as inaugural West Hollywood drag laureate

by Matthew S. Bajko
Aug 9, 2023

She sings, has comedic chops, and is known for being a "powerhouse host" in the Los Angeles entertainment scene. Now Pickle can add another feather to her cap as West Hollywood's inaugural drag laureate.

GAPA Runway 2023 'Into the Looking Glass' celebrates queer/trans Asian Pacific Islander excellence

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Aug 8, 2023

For decades, GAPA Runway has celebrated queer and trans Asian Pacific Islander excellence with a dazzling pageant. This year's pageant promises to be as fabulous as ever.

Drag King Contest returns to Oasis

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Jul 25, 2023

The 27th Annual San Francisco Drag King Contest comes to Oasis on August 6, and King extraordinaire Fudgie Frottage says that 27 is his lucky number. Frottage will co-host the contest with beloved Sister Roma.

Bay Area lawyers use drag to benefit out-of-state LGBTQ groups

by Matthew S. Bajko
Jul 19, 2023

Texas families and health care providers this month filed suit against Lone Star State officials in a bid to block a law banning medical procedures for transgender youth from going into effect on September 1.

Drag claims 1st Amendment wins in Florida, Utah

by John Ferrannini
Jul 12, 2023

The federal courts have given preliminary victories to the drag community in recent weeks in separate lawsuits against a Utah city and the state of Florida where judges ruled their anti-drag moves violate the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Whirlwind reign so far for SF drag laureate Drollinger

by Matthew S. Bajko
Jun 20, 2023

It has already been a whirlwind reign for San Francisco's inaugural drag laureate, D'Arcy Drollinger.

Drag performers of color reflect on 'queer joy' — and the current backlash to their art

by John Ferrannini
Jun 20, 2023

With roots stretching back thousands of years, drag performers have recently become a cultural Rorschach test.

Juanita MORE!'s Pride and joy

by Christopher J. Beale
Jun 20, 2023

San Francisco drag legend Juanita MORE! is in mid-preparation for what is always, and promises to be, a wall-to-wall weekend of events during this year's Pride celebrations.

Going Out, June 15-23, 2023

by Jim Provenzano
Jun 14, 2023

With so many LGBTQ events taking place, you might feel a bit of rainbow overload. But never fear. We've got arts and nightlife events carefully selected, so you can plan your gay agenda, every week right here.

Parents protest Sonoma County Library's drag story hours

by Matthew S. Bajko
Jun 9, 2023

A group of parents upset at the Sonoma County Library hosting several drag story hours this Pride Month is calling on library leaders to cancel the events and planning to protest at the system's Petaluma branch this weekend.

BARtab :: Drag

'P.S. Burn This Letter Please' — fascinating '50s New York drag scene told in new book

Fluid510's new tasty brunch & evening drag show

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

Going Out, August 31-Sept. 8, 2023

Effort to induct gay drag icon Sarria into CA Hall of Fame pays off

Pickle relishes role as inaugural West Hollywood drag laureate

GAPA Runway 2023 'Into the Looking Glass' celebrates queer/trans Asian Pacific Islander excellence

Drag King Contest returns to Oasis

Bay Area lawyers use drag to benefit out-of-state LGBTQ groups

Drag claims 1st Amendment wins in Florida, Utah

Whirlwind reign so far for SF drag laureate Drollinger

Drag performers of color reflect on 'queer joy' — and the current backlash to their art

Juanita MORE!'s Pride and joy

Going Out, June 15-23, 2023

Parents protest Sonoma County Library's drag story hours

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