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Tales of Taylor: Ann Talman's musical memoir at Feinstein's

Tales of Taylor: Ann Talman's musical memoir at Feinstein's

Ann Talman first met Elizabeth Taylor in January 1981. The writer-performer brings her musical reminiscences of La Liz, "The Shadow of Her Smile," to Feinstein's at the Nikko on Friday, May 12.

'Joyland' — queer Pakistani film is transcendent

'Joyland' — queer Pakistani film is transcendent

Saim Sadiq delivers a remarkable directorial debut in "Joyland," the first Pakistani film to premiere at Cannes Film Festival. It's also the first major Pakistani motion picture to feature a trans actor in a lead role.

Ana Castillo's 'Dona Cleanwell Leaves Home'

Ana Castillo's 'Dona Cleanwell Leaves Home'

"Dona Cleanwell Leaves Home" is the latest collection of short stories by literary legend Ana Castillo. It features seven beautifully told stories that come to life as they seamlessly straddle the cultures and move between locations in the US and Mexico.

Q-Music: rolling in retro

Q-Music: rolling in retro

Reissues of classic albums by Elton John, A Flock of Seagulls, Little River Band and Stephen Stills include multiple extras.

Spring books 2023 round-up, part 3

Spring books 2023 round-up, part 3

Our final installment of Spring books includes Edmund White's provocative latest novel, a collection debut from a local Bay Area poet, memoirs from a former meth dealer, an outspoken queer female cultural critic, and a queer Black nurse.

Christine Barker's 'Third Girl from the Left'

Christine Barker's 'Third Girl from the Left'

Along with her career highlights in 'A Chorus Line,' Christine Barker's personal story, intertwined with cultural history, offers a unique searing testimony about the impact of AIDS from the straight perspective of families and friends.

Billy Porter's big pop tour

Billy Porter's big pop tour

As a child in the 1970s, Billy Porter fantasized about growing up to become "the male Whitney Houston." He'll dip back into that oft-deferred dream later this week in both San Jose and San Francisco concerts.

Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco features Adrian Santana

Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco features Adrian Santana

Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco proudly presents the upcoming show "Transitar por un Mundo sin Tiempo (Passage through a Timeless World)" on May 13 at the Herbst Theatre, featuring openly gay dancer Adrian Santana from Malaga, Spain.

Dr. Carl Blake & Noontime Concerts keep the music moving

Dr. Carl Blake & Noontime Concerts keep the music moving

Dr. Carl Blake, a board member, artistic advisor and concert pianist, underscored the beneficent mission of Noontime Concerts, the organization dedicated to presenting free classical and jazz music concerts.

'Imaginary Country' - Sharp & Fine's new show dances into the future

'Imaginary Country' - Sharp & Fine's new show dances into the future

From May 12-14, Z Space will host the world premiere of Sharp & Fine's "Imaginary Country," a new dance piece that poses the question: what would happen if you could see into the future?

'Mama's Boy' - Dustin Lance Black's personal cinematic family memoir

'Mama's Boy' - Dustin Lance Black's personal cinematic family memoir

The new HBO Max documentary "Mama's Boy," based on screenwriter and director Dustin Lance Black's 2019 bestselling memoir, aims to tell you much more than what it shows you, yet remains touchingly personal.

Spring books 2023 round-up, part 2

Spring books 2023 round-up, part 2

Continuing with the sequel to our spring book picks, here are nine new selections. We have a mind-bending tale of a tech worker's life gone awry, a memoir from a Tony Award-nominated actor, a cult survivor's childhood memories, and more.

Raymond Luczak's 'Widower, 48, Seeks Husband'

Raymond Luczak's 'Widower, 48, Seeks Husband'

The city of Minneapolis figures prominently in prolific gay author Raymond Luczak's new novel, "Widower, 48, Seeks Husband," which spans 40 years, incorporating many significant community events.

Seeing and being seen: The Lavender Tube on 'Law & Order' and lesbian optics

Seeing and being seen: The Lavender Tube on 'Law & Order' and lesbian optics

Our intrepid TV columnist compares 'Law & Order' episodes then and now, Lesbian Visibility Week guests at The White House, and politics on the tube.