Events

Broadway Bares-San Francisco Strips VI: taking it all off for charity

Broadway Bares-San Francisco Strips VI: taking it all off for charity

On June 17, the sixth local incarnation of "Broadway Bares" strips its way into DNA Lounge. "Broadway Bares/San Francisco Strips VI: ChampionStrips" will raise critical funds for the Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation while promising a rollicking good time.

Director Lear deBessonet on "Into the Woods"

Director Lear deBessonet on "Into the Woods"

The director of the new production of the 1987 musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, playing a limited engagement at the Curran Theater next week, discusses the timeless themes in the hit musical.

Indictin', enlighten: The Lavender Tube on the name games in politics and programs

Indictin', enlighten: The Lavender Tube on the name games in politics and programs

Happy Pride Indictment Month! Our intrepid TV columnist covers political news, including inanely antigay GOP remarks, plus more uplifting network quotes from singer-actress Janelle Monáe and actor (now author) Elliot Page.

His lion eyes: Henry Hoke's 'Open Throat'

His lion eyes: Henry Hoke's 'Open Throat'

There's such sinewy, feral strength in the voice that powers Henry Hoke's new novel, "Open Throat" that the term "genre-bending" doesn't suffice. The novel is literally in a class of its own.

Q-Music: solos and sides

Q-Music: solos and sides

Big name musicians (Paul Simon, Natalie Merchant and Ben Folds) depart from their traditional band mates for new solo albums, and one unusual super group (The No Ones) includes alumni from several bands.

Going Out, June 8-16, 2023

Going Out, June 8-16, 2023

Along with the arts events in this week's issue, we've got dozens more in our expansive coverage, with comprehensive LGBTQ bar and nightclub listings. It's rainbowlicious!

Frameline47: film faves & fails

Frameline47: film faves & fails

Frameline47 will host 47 screenings at the Castro Theatre, currently in controversy as to what its future might bring. This will entail half of the nearly 90 film screenings during the June 14-24 runtime, including streaming encores June 24-July 2.

Tuning in to the Tony Awards

Tuning in to the Tony Awards

In anticipation of the 76th annual Tony Awards, out theater critic traveled to New York last week to see some of the nominated productions and performances.

'Breaking the Rules' — Paul Wonner and Theophilus Brown at the Crocker Art Museum

'Breaking the Rules' — Paul Wonner and Theophilus Brown at the Crocker Art Museum

Sacramento's new dual exhibit, "Breaking the Rules," benefits by the association that Crocker Art Museum curator Scott A. Shields had with both gay artists during their lifetimes.

Fresh Meat Festival: a celebration of queer and trans performance

Fresh Meat Festival: a celebration of queer and trans performance

For the past three years the Fresh Meat Festival has conducted its annual performances online. The festival returns to performing live and in person.

Fathers figure: Andrew Pearson's 'Abbale'

Fathers figure: Andrew Pearson's 'Abbale'

The word 'abbale' is the Hebrew word for father. It's a word that means a lot to dancer-choreographer Andrew Pearson. His show, titled "Abbale," will be performing at the ODC Theater June 15-18.

Circus Center's 'The Secret Garden' - tumbling with acrobatic designer Evan Tomlinson Weintraub

Circus Center's 'The Secret Garden' - tumbling with acrobatic designer Evan Tomlinson Weintraub

San Francisco Circus Center's upcoming productions of "The Secret Garden" will recreate the classic children's book through acrobatic storytelling, designed by longtime circus artist Evan Tomlinson Weintraub.

Gina Yashere: the 'woman king of comedy' returns

Gina Yashere: the 'woman king of comedy' returns

On Saturday June 17, British comic Gina Yashere returns to San Francisco with her new show, "The Woman King of Comedy."

Going Out, June 1-9, 2023

Going Out, June 1-9, 2023

While you may not yet have your full-tilt Pride on, never fear. June is already filling up this first week with fun arts and nightlife events. Get going out.