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Might've missed music: New albums by Father John Misty, Jessica Pratt, Mindy Smith & Sheila E.

Might've missed music: New albums by Father John Misty, Jessica Pratt, Mindy Smith & Sheila E.

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jan 20, 2025

With so much music being released on a daily basis, it's easy to understand how some albums can be overlooked. Here are some from 2024 that you might have missed.

Chicago punk music, then and now

Chicago punk music, then and now

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jan 12, 2025

Compared to other big cities, Chicago arrived late to the punk rock scene, but when it did, it was first embraced in gay bars such The Greenleaf and La Mere Vipere. It was in these venues that bands such as the Effigies and Verböten first got their start.

Going Out, Jan. 9-17, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Jan. 9-17, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 8, 2025

Put your mittens on if you have to, because there's still plenty of arts and nightlife events to see, including live music, museums, theater and even more, in Going Out.

One Night Only with 'Some Like it Hot' - cabaret concert to benefit REAF

One Night Only with 'Some Like it Hot' - cabaret concert to benefit REAF

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jan 7, 2025

At the next upcoming One Night Only REAF benefit concert, gracing the stage will be cast members from the Broadway touring company of "Some Like it Hot," along with local cabaret legends Jason Brock and Paula West.

'A Woman's Song for Peace' - Upcoming Dance Brigade tour centers on peace, belonging during tumultuous time

'A Woman's Song for Peace' - Upcoming Dance Brigade tour centers on peace, belonging during tumultuous time

  • by JL Odom
  • Dec 30, 2024

A group of unapologetic feminists - featuring Holly Near, Ferron, Christelle Durandy, and Krissy Keefer's all-women Dance Brigade, - will take the stage for "A Woman's Song for Peace" Jan. 19 at the Herbst Theatre, and on tour.

Lea DeLaria: Powerhouse vocalist & comic to perform in SF

Lea DeLaria: Powerhouse vocalist & comic to perform in SF

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Dec 23, 2024

Initially known for her out and proud comedy, the accomplished jazz vocalist talks about her career. DeLaria will share her music and insights in "Out Rage" Jan. 18, 6pm & 8:30pm, at the Chan National Queer Arts Center.

Former Ladies of the Supremes: Classic pop music lives on at the Showcase Theater

Former Ladies of the Supremes: Classic pop music lives on at the Showcase Theater

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Dec 8, 2024

On December 20 the glamorous Former Ladies of the Supremes will grace the stage at the Showcase Theater in San Rafael. They'll be singing old familiar favorites as they recreate the glory days, of what is perhaps the most famous girl group of all time.

Going Out, Dec. 5-13, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Dec. 5-13, 2024 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 4, 2024

Some holidays aren't exactly here yet, but Christmas concerts galore have filled our calendar, as well as festive nightlife events like the Santa Skivvies Run and the annual Krampus Pageant. We've got it all wrapped up and ready to go in Going Out.

Regifting - New reissues from Alison Moyet, Thompson Twins, Elvis Costello & more

Regifting - New reissues from Alison Moyet, Thompson Twins, Elvis Costello & more

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Dec 3, 2024

People who dig 1980s music are often divided into two groups: those that lived through the period and are feeling nostalgic, and those who missed it the first time around and want to experience it for themselves. New reissues should please both.

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

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

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Dec 2, 2024

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.

One Found Sound's 'Holiday Pop Rox!' - Drag sing-alongs & more at Saint Joseph's Arts Society

One Found Sound's 'Holiday Pop Rox!' - Drag sing-alongs & more at Saint Joseph's Arts Society

  • by Philip Campbell
  • Dec 2, 2024

Conductor-less San Francisco-based orchestra One Found Sound celebrates the start of its twelfth season of democratic music making with "Holiday Pop Rox!," a one-night-only cabaret at Saint Joseph's Arts Society December 11.

Cyndi Lauper's Farewell Tour bops at The Chase Center

Cyndi Lauper's Farewell Tour bops at The Chase Center

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Nov 27, 2024

It was a concert for the ages as veteran singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper performed her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour on November 26 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

Sam Harris gets happy: 'Over the Rainbow' singer overcomes setbacks

Sam Harris gets happy: 'Over the Rainbow' singer overcomes setbacks

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Nov 12, 2024

Singer Sam Harris has been a favorite of queer audiences for decades. He'll will perform his first Bay Area concert in more than five years at the Orinda Theatre on Nov. 17.

Ani, Sophie, Sukie, Madi & more - New music from longtime and new fave women artists

Ani, Sophie, Sukie, Madi & more - New music from longtime and new fave women artists

  • Nov 10, 2024

Our prolific music reviewer focuses on new music from nine women singer-songwriters; Ani DiFranco, Andra Day, Jana Mila, Ruth Moody and others.