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Words: Elizabeth Costello's novel, 'The Good War'

January 25, 2025 | by Michele Karlsberg

Elizabeth Costello's debut novel "The Good War" masterfully weaves two intertwining stories, capturing the complexities of two women's lives, with lyrical prose that resonates deeply.

'Christopher Isherwood: Inside Out' New expansive biography shares the author's full life

by Brian Bromberger
Jan 25, 2025

The acclaimed gay author of "Goodbye Berlin," the basis for the musical "Cabaret," and other books, is the subject of the new magisterial biography, "Christopher Isherwood: Inside Out," written by novelist Katherine Bucknell.

Going Out, Jan. 23-31, 2025 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Jan 22, 2025

DoublePlusGood arts and nightlife still exist in the bubble of Bay Area liberalism amid these stultifyingly absurd times. Art explores, nightlife endures. Check out Going Out.

'Exotic Deadly: Or The MSG Play' - Keiko and Jesca's excellent adventure at SF Playhouse

by Jim Gladstone
Jan 21, 2025

Writer Keiko Green and director Jesca Prudencia cheerfully cite "Wayne's World" and "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" as major aesthetic influences on "Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play," which opens on Jan. 30 at the San Francisco Playhouse.

'I'm Still Here' - Relevant, heartfelt drama on dictatorship's malevolence

by Brian Bromberger
Jan 20, 2025

Shortlisted as Brazil's nominee in the Oscar Best International Feature category, this intense, personal, political film, is directed by veteran Walter Salles, and based on true events that occurred in 1971.

Black Choreographers Festival: 20th anniversary includes multiple events through June

by Finbar LaBelle
Jan 20, 2025

The African & African American Performing Arts Coalition and K Star Productions present the Black Choreographers Festival: Here and Now. From February to June, the festival will welcome the new year with its twentieth anniversary.

Might've missed music: New albums by Father John Misty, Jessica Pratt, Mindy Smith & Sheila E.

by Gregg Shapiro
Jan 20, 2025

With so much music being released on a daily basis, it's easy to understand how some albums can be overlooked. Here are some from 2024 that you might have missed.

Inaugural, bald: The Lavender Tube on the D.C. charade, Chappelle on 'SNL,' 'Mormon Wives' & more

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Jan 20, 2025

From a creepy office psychodrama to the creepiness of the inauguration, plus Mormon reality shows and a dubious return on "Saturday Night Live," we've got plenty of options for your viewing pleasure, or annoyance.

'Mothers and Sons' - Adam Haslett's disturbing new novel

by Tim Pfaff
Jan 19, 2025

For those of us who consider the appearance of a new novel by Adam Haslett the equivalent of getting a new gospel, the authorial voice in "Mothers and Sons" is both familiar and strange.

'Black Box: A Photographic Memoir' Dona Ann McAdams' intimate collection of stories and images

by Jim Provenzano
Jan 18, 2025

From urban protests to plaintive animal farm imagery, Dona Ann McAdams collection of photos and brief essays in "Black Box: A Photographic Memoir" offer a view into the artist's life and work, their parallels, as well as her artistry.

Going Out, Jan. 16-24, 2025 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
Jan 15, 2025

Fortune favors the bold, so get boldly out to nightlife and arts events near you. For museums, theater and even more, check out Going Out.

Queer comedy picks: Highlights of SF Sketchfest 2025

by Jim Gladstone
Jan 14, 2025

SF Sketchfest returns this weekend for a 22nd citywide celebration of mirth. Here are a few of the queer performers and queer-focused programs worth checking out; Joel Kim Booster, Straightio Lab, Trans-It Girls and more.

'The Last Showgirl' - Pamela Anderson's Vegas tour de force

by Brian Bromberger
Jan 14, 2025

What stays in Vegas? 57-year-old model, sex symbol, reality star, diva punchline Pamela Anderson delivers a performance of a lifetime in director Gia Coppola's "The Last Showgirl."

'Hockney's Pictures' - More work by the master in a new book

by Robert Brokl
Jan 13, 2025

"Hockney's Pictures" is an updated and expanded version of the volume from 2004, edited and with a minimum of texts by Andrew Brown, and packed with 522 illustrations. Artist David Hockney's droll wit is also on display.

Chicago punk music, then and now

by Gregg Shapiro
Jan 12, 2025

Compared to other big cities, Chicago arrived late to the punk rock scene, but when it did, it was first embraced in gay bars such The Greenleaf and La Mere Vipere. It was in these venues that bands such as the Effigies and Verböten first got their start.

Events :: Arts Events

Words: Elizabeth Costello's novel, 'The Good War'

'Christopher Isherwood: Inside Out' New expansive biography shares the author's full life

Going Out, Jan. 23-31, 2025 arts & nightlife events

'Exotic Deadly: Or The MSG Play' - Keiko and Jesca's excellent adventure at SF Playhouse

'I'm Still Here' - Relevant, heartfelt drama on dictatorship's malevolence

Black Choreographers Festival: 20th anniversary includes multiple events through June

Might've missed music: New albums by Father John Misty, Jessica Pratt, Mindy Smith & Sheila E.

Inaugural, bald: The Lavender Tube on the D.C. charade, Chappelle on 'SNL,' 'Mormon Wives' & more

'Mothers and Sons' - Adam Haslett's disturbing new novel

'Black Box: A Photographic Memoir' Dona Ann McAdams' intimate collection of stories and images

Going Out, Jan. 16-24, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Queer comedy picks: Highlights of SF Sketchfest 2025

'The Last Showgirl' - Pamela Anderson's Vegas tour de force

'Hockney's Pictures' - More work by the master in a new book

Chicago punk music, then and now

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