"'Open To It' is all about a couple experimenting with an open relationship," said director and star Frank Arthur Smith of his series on Amazon and OutTV, "and of course the silly, sexy situations that arise." That includes a Drag Story Hour kerfuffle.
Corey Sherman's feature-length directorial debut, "Big Boys," is a raw and visceral depiction of being a teenage outsider. There is no pretension here, and the subject matter is handled with a grace and sensitivity
"Pretty: a Memoir," published by Alfred A. Knopf, is the kind of memoir KB Brookins wishes they'd been able to read while transitioning. The book is dedicated to highly segregated Texas, where the author grew up.
If Pride is a time for celebration, it's also a time of reverence and remembrance. San Francisco poet Christian Gullette's "Coachella Elegy" (Trio House Press) carries a deep spirit of what those two words mean, both emotionally and poetically.
For the first time in 67 years, San Francisco's treasured Merola Opera Program has made women the three stage directors for the 2024 season. Always known for diversity and inclusion, it is a surprising and welcome first.
"We are going to change the world through the power of queer cinema," said Frameline's new Executive Director Allegra Madsen. Here are a dozen more viewing choices at the annual festival, screening at some new venues.
Here's the third and final installment of our Pride 2024 books roundup, where you'll find a colorful selection of picture books, photo essays, and Children's and Young Adult titles. These books make ideal conversation pieces in mixed company.
Lambda Literary, the nation's premiere LGBTQ literary arts organization, proudly announced the 36th annual Lambda Literary Award winners on June 11 at Sony Hall. Awards in numerous categories were given, including to several Bay Area authors.
As wardrobe supervisor for the national touring company of "The Cher Show," at the Curran Theatre June 19-23, John Beltre oversee a wardrobe of more than 450 costumes composed of thousands of individual garments, accessories and jewelry.
This year's Fresh Meat Festival features a diverse cast and will feature voguing, Salsa, trans-Americana music, taiko, South Asian contemporary dance, and deaf performers. It all happens June 21-23 at Z Space.
As Pride month continues with events and parades and general flaunting in the face of the haters, there's some Pride programming to watch when you just need a little down time from the non-stop parties.
The groundbreaking International Queer Women of Color Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Presidio Theatre this weekend with a theme of "Joyful Reunion."
With the closure of the Castro Theatre for renovations, Frameline48, which will screen from June18-29, had to find new venues for their movies. Here are a dozen feature films of note.
