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Sheryl Lee Ralph: the Dreamgirl returns

Sheryl Lee Ralph: the Dreamgirl returns

  • by Cornelius Washington
  • Dec 4, 2019

Sheryl Lee Ralph burst into international fame on Broadway as Dreamgirls' original Deena Jones, and she returns to San Francisco to perform with other stars in the annual Help Is On the Way for the Holidays benefit concert on December 9.

Tracks of her Tears:  Oasis pays tribute to rock legend Linda Ronstadt

Tracks of her Tears: Oasis pays tribute to rock legend Linda Ronstadt

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Nov 20, 2019

On Sunday, November 24, SoMa nightclub Oasis will host a tribute concert to rock legend Linda Ronstadt. The show features an all-star line-up of talent, including local legends Leigh Crow, Ruby Vixenn, Heklina, and others.

Margaret Cho: Fave comic at A.C.T.'s 'Rocky Horror'-themed gala

Margaret Cho: Fave comic at A.C.T.'s 'Rocky Horror'-themed gala

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 23, 2019

Margaret Cho is a Magenta. "At least I know I have that costume somewhere, so I'll probably be Magenta." The Emmy-nominated, Grammy-nominated stand-up comic and actor will host American Conservatory Theater's fundraiser gala at The Hibernia on Nov 2.

GLBT Historical Society Gala @ Salesforce Ohana Floor

GLBT Historical Society Gala @ Salesforce Ohana Floor

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Oct 23, 2019

The GLBT Historical Society's annual gala took to the skies at the Saleforce Tower's leafy scenic 360-degree 61st-floor event space.

GLAAD Awards @ Hyatt Regency

GLAAD Awards @ Hyatt Regency

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Oct 2, 2019

Cast members from the hit CBC series Schitt's Creek, along with other stars, were in attendance at the San Francisco edition of the annual GLAAD Awards.

One Night Only with Hamilton Cast @ Herbst Theatre

One Night Only with Hamilton Cast @ Herbst Theatre

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Sep 18, 2019

Cast members from the touring production of Hamilton sang an array of songs themed Protest: Revel with Some Rebels, at the benefit on Sept. 16, with proceeds going to the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

GAPA Runway 31 @ Herbst Theater

GAPA Runway 31 @ Herbst Theater

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Aug 28, 2019

Cirque du Runway, the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance Foundation's 31st annual pageant and fundraiser, showcased a festive array of drag and male talents at the Herbst Theater on August 24.

REAF 25th Anniversary Benefit @ Herbst Theatre

REAF 25th Anniversary Benefit @ Herbst Theatre

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Aug 21, 2019

The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation's 25th anniversary benefit concert, Help Is on the Way, held August 18 at the Herbst Theatre, included a super-talented array of Broadway and local cabaret singers.

Here we go again: Mr. SF Leather 2020 contest crowns kinksters

Here we go again: Mr. SF Leather 2020 contest crowns kinksters

  • by Race Bannon
  • Aug 20, 2019

The Mr. San Francisco Leather and San Francisco Bootblack 2020 contest took place this past weekend. You might be thinking "Didn't we just have this contest in March?" You would be correct. That was for the 2019 titleholders.

SF Slam XI @ El Toro

SF Slam XI @ El Toro

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Aug 14, 2019

Baby-face hunks, lucha libre bears, gay heroes and hilarious heels flew in and out of the ring at the eleventh SF Slam/Wrestling For Charity, the pro wrestling night and fundraiser held at El Toro nightclub on August 8.

Frank Schumacher memorial @ The Edge

Frank Schumacher memorial @ The Edge

  • by Mark Abramson
  • Aug 12, 2019

San Francisco bars often serve as more than a space for drinks and entertainment, but also for community gatherings. On a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon, August 11, two crowds gathered to wish their loved-ones Godspeed.

Playa in the Grove @ National AIDS Memorial Grove

Playa in the Grove @ National AIDS Memorial Grove

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Aug 7, 2019

Under slightly foggy August 3 skies, fans of outdoor grooves and artistic splendor enjoyed the fourth annual Playa in the Grove, produced by the queer Burning Man camp Comfort & Joy, and held at the National AIDS Memorial Grove.

Tyne Daly & Sharon Gless: 'Cagney and Lacey,' together again at REAF benefit concert

Tyne Daly & Sharon Gless: 'Cagney and Lacey,' together again at REAF benefit concert

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Aug 7, 2019

On Sunday, August 18, Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless, stars of the iconic 1980s police show Cagney and Lacey, will reunite onstage at the Herbst Theater for Help Is On The Way 25, a concert and gala which will raise money for two good causes.

Carole Cook: the legendary actress returns for REAF benefit concert

Carole Cook: the legendary actress returns for REAF benefit concert

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jul 31, 2019

Carole Cook, the veteran actress who toured Australia as Dolly Levi, who played "everything from Medea to Mame," returns for her twenty-fifth performance at the REAF Help is on the Way benefit concert, August 18 at the Herbst Theatre.