"Queen Tut" is a delightful new Canadian film that covers a lot of ground. During the course of its 100-minute running time, the film deals with class issues, gentrification, coming out, homophobia and transphobia.
In "Skincare," which opens with the words "Fictional story inspired by true events," Elizabeth Banks is given the opportunity to be both serious and comedic as lead character in a sly takedown of the beauty industry's nasty side.
A lifelong fan of the singer-songwriter, Bay Area singer Laurie Roldan 'Sings a Song for You: a Cabaret Concert Inspired by the Music of Karen Carpenter" on August 17 and 25 at the Gateway Theater in San Francisco.
Ben Platt's third album, unlike his previous electro-pop efforts, has a folky Americana sound, reminiscent of early 1970s, somewhere between James Taylor and Barry Manilow.
August Thompson's "Anyone's Ghost" shows that there's still life in the currently overdone genre of drug-fueled, sex-driven, gay coming-of-age stories.
Cure your FOMO (Feeling Of Missing Out) by taking part in some sweet and spicy events in late summer. You can catch up on the upcoming fun with our expansive listings of nightlife and art events, in Going Out.
From the disco era charisma of Grace Jones to the girlie-pop twinkle of Chappell Roan, there's a bumper crop of music from queer artists and icons to harvest at this year's Outside Lands festival, from Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 11.
Berkeley's Shotgun Players are mounting a bracing, madcap, riotously raunchy production of Jen Silverman's "Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties," which is sub-subtitled, "In essence, a queer and occasionally hazardous exploration."
Now through August 25, the Marsh presents the inaugural In Front of Your Eyes Performance Festival. This series of live performances will present developing work by women and nonbinary performers, with new solo works by Marga Gomez and Tina D'Elia.
One of the primary prerequisites of being a true star is that the general public never grows tired of seeing or hearing you. Boy George's "Karma: My Autobiography" (Blink Publishing) proves his merit as a gender-blurring pioneer as well as a musician.
The Paris Olympics have unquestionably been the best in years. From the return of queen Céline Dion in the opening ceremonies to the return of America's GOATs, Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky, it's been a stunning time with some great performances.
Deadpool, as portrayed by the irresistible Ryan Reynolds, is the Marvel Comics Universe superhero for people who loathe MCU superheroes. His suggestive homoerotic patter is as hilarious as it is filthy.
Whether you're up for a show, down to get dirty or just need a good stiff drink, our readers who voted in our annual Best of the Bay survey have recommendations for you as to where is the best places to go.
August tidings to you. Late summer's still great for fun arts and nightlife events, including our many Bestie winners and runners-up! It's all in this week's Going Out.
