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Kathy Griffin's 'Life on the PTSD List' legendary comic finds humor in her misfortunes

January 7, 2025 | by David-Elijah Nahmod

Kathy Griffin has bounced back. Now cancer-free and able to fly, she is touring in a new show titled "My Life on the PTSD List." In her show, Griffin speaks candidly about all she's been through, finding humor in the worst of situations.

The High Princx Pageant: Distinctive drag at Oasis

by Jim Gladstone
Jan 6, 2025

The fourth annual High Princx pageant, a polymorphous drag extravaganza so grand it takes two nights, will take over Oasis on January 18 and 25. In a bit of allegorical fabulousness.

'Dragcula' - the queerest vampire show you'll ever see

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Jan 5, 2025

Coming to Oasis beginning on January 16 is what may be the scariest, funniest the venerable club has offered to date. "Dragcula" will be a comic adaptation of the 1931 vampire film classic cast entirely with queer and trans performers.

Going Out, Jan. 2-11, 2025 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Jan 1, 2025

Here's an idea for a New Year's resolution. See a show in a theater you've never been to. Attend a music concert without checking out the band on YouTube first. Stop by a gallery you haven't been to and see some art. All these options in Going Out.

Women's sports bar coming to SF's Castro neighborhood

by John Ferrannini
Jan 1, 2025

Two queer women have signed a lease to open a women's sports bar in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood.

Words: Ben Fink's 'Noble Deeds' - photo book of 'Mythic Portraits of the Imperial Court'

by Michele Karlsberg
Dec 29, 2024

In 2017, veteran photographer Ben Fink embarked on a journey to illuminate the legacy of the Imperial Court. The award-winning artist captured scores of iconic personalities in dreamlike and distinctive tableaus.

Going Out, Dec. 26, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Dec 24, 2024

Celebrate the new year as trepidatious an exercise it may be. Perhaps start polishing up your 'Cabaret' playlist. Storm into -or away from -balloon drops and complimentary champagne in a plastic cup- in this week's Going Out.

Going Out, Dec. 19-27, 2024 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Dec 18, 2024

We're making a list (every week), checking it twice, and while we don't care if you're naughty or nice, we've got plenty of both in this week's arts and nightlife events, including some venues open on Christmas. Unwrap this week's Going Out.

Going Out, Dec. 12-21, 2024 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Dec 11, 2024

There's something in the air besides pollutant particulates, and that's the holiday spirit. Whether you're a "Come all ye faithful" type or a downright Scrooge, it's inescapable, so dig in and enjoy it.

Kung Pao Kosher Comedy's 32 years of Jewish comedy for Christmas

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Dec 9, 2024

On December 24, 25, and 26 comic extraordinaire Lisa Geduldig returns with the latest incarnation of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy, a Jewish stand-up show produced for Christmas.

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.

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.

Going Out, Nov. 28-Dec. 6, 2024 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Nov 27, 2024

Baby, it's cold outside, but despite the weather, with some of our favorite bars and nightclubs suffering robberies, it's important to support them as much as you can, like the SF Eagle. Attend your favorite nightlife and arts events listed in Going Out.

Going Out, Nov. 21-29, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Nov 20, 2024

Button up your overcoat because it's getting dark by three, it seems. Take good care of yourself and enjoy some arts and nightlife events, all in Going Out.

SF Eagle latest hit in string of SOMA burglaries

by John Ferrannini
Nov 19, 2024

Another LGBTQ San Francisco South of Market mainstay was burglarized early November 18, its owner announced in a news release.

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