Events

Lea DeLaria: Powerhouse vocalist & comic to perform in SF

Lea DeLaria: Powerhouse vocalist & comic to perform in SF

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.

Rick Barot's 'Moving the Bones' - lyrical, compassionate, patient poetry

Rick Barot's 'Moving the Bones' - lyrical, compassionate, patient poetry

Combining melodic rhythms and personal reflections, Rick Barot's "Moving the Bones" triumphantly penetrates the heart with such gentle consideration that readers will be left with new understanding of what it means to be alive at this moment in time.

'The People's Joker' - Queer superhero parody blasts genres and genders

'The People's Joker' - Queer superhero parody blasts genres and genders

"The People's Joker," a superhero parody cinematic anomaly, revolves around a transwoman, Joker the Harlequin (Vera Drew, who also directs), as she looks to penetrate the Gotham media scene as a stand-up comedian. Strange hilarity ensues.

Critical condition: Ian McKellen is 'The Critic'

Critical condition: Ian McKellen is 'The Critic'

Out actor Sir Ian McKellen is the titular character in "The Critic," now available on DVD, the feared and reviled drama critic for The Daily Chronicle, a "right-wing rag" in early 1930s London.

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

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

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.

Holiday triple plays - New versions of old favorites

Holiday triple plays - New versions of old favorites

Sometimes revisiting a time-honored tradition lends the perfect twinkle to holiday season theater productions; sometimes not. 'Peter Pan: Panto in the Presidio,' 'The Kinsey Sicks: Deep Inside Tonight,' and 'A Whynot Christmas Carol,' are reviewed.

Sizzling cinema - Best LGBTQ films of 2024

Sizzling cinema - Best LGBTQ films of 2024

As far as 2024's LGBTQ films, it's been a slightly above average year, with streaming platforms, indie projects, and international cinema the source of almost all queer movies, including narrative features than documentaries. Here are our top ten.

The gift of books - Diverse reading for the winter holidays

The gift of books - Diverse reading for the winter holidays

There's no question that books are the kinds of gifts that keep on giving. These titles by queer (and queer-friendly) authors featuring queer lives belong on your 2024 holiday gift list.

Mala Kumar's 'What It Meant to Survive' - Grappling with survivor's guilt & finding love

Mala Kumar's 'What It Meant to Survive' - Grappling with survivor's guilt & finding love

"What it Meant to Survive" by Mala Kumar is an insightful novel that transcends class, race, religion, language, and nationality to find love and healing. It's also a must-read for people overcoming post-traumatic stress and survivor's guilt.

'Sally!' - Documentary honors the lesbian activist's life

'Sally!' - Documentary honors the lesbian activist's life

The new documentary about longtime lesbian activist Sally Gearhart will get a special screening in Berkeley. The film charts Gearhart's work with Harvey Milk and some delivered omissions that are being rectified.

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

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

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.

'Thirty-Six' at Shotgun Players: Love, sex, art, and tech-themed play is rated experimental

'Thirty-Six' at Shotgun Players: Love, sex, art, and tech-themed play is rated experimental

Imagine a matchmaking app for theatergoers. Playwright Nanako Winkler's beguiling "Thirty-Six" would fit, but would you reflexively swipe left if a piece's profile included the word "experimental"?

'Billy Cross: A Gay Man's Story' - new documentary to have special screening

'Billy Cross: A Gay Man's Story' - new documentary to have special screening

On December 15, "Billy Cross: A Gay Man's Story," a new documentary in which a gay man shares his life story, will screen at the Delancey Street Screening Room. Cross has quite a story to tell. He holds nothing back as he speaks.

'Tis the Season - The Lavender Tube on holiday cooking shows, light competitions, gay romcoms & more

'Tis the Season - The Lavender Tube on holiday cooking shows, light competitions, gay romcoms & more

As the year winds down and the holidays rev up, 'tis the season to embrace joy and camaraderie and all things convivial. Our Lavender Tube columnist covers holiday light show competitions, cookie cook-offs, and wintry romcoms.