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Pride, Pose, Dear... and more: The Lavender Tube on Supremes, progress and Pride programming

Pride, Pose, Dear... and more: The Lavender Tube on Supremes, progress and Pride programming

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Jun 16, 2020

'Pose' season 2 hits Netflix, 'Queer Eye' takes a fifth, 'Hannibal' is devilishly delicious, 'Dear...' showcases iconic Americans, and Pride simulcasts should rainbow up your viewing.

San Francisco Opera cancels 2020 season

San Francisco Opera cancels 2020 season

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 16, 2020

San Francisco Opera announced the difficult decision to cancel its Fall 2020 Season due to the ongoing pandemic. Nearly 40 music productions and programs have been put on hold or cancelled, while online programming continues.

Litquake's 'You, Me, And Everyone In Quarantine' June 16

Litquake's 'You, Me, And Everyone In Quarantine' June 16

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 16, 2020

For a bit of in-home literary inspiration, log on to the Litquake-sponsored reading, with Irene McCalphin, SevanKelee Boult, Wo Chan, Katie Fricas, Preeti Vangani, and host Baruch Porras-Hernandez.

Michael Tilson Thomas' farewell:  SF Symphony's Musical Director and conductor's legacy celebrated

Michael Tilson Thomas' farewell: SF Symphony's Musical Director and conductor's legacy celebrated

  • by Philip Campbell
  • Jun 16, 2020

Celebrations of Michael Tilson Thomas' farewell month as Music Director of the SF Symphony have transformed unavoidably. COVID-19 robbed the maestro of his triumphant final victory lap, but can't diminish the impact of his historic 25-year tenure.

Love, Victor: a watchable but wasted opportunity

Love, Victor: a watchable but wasted opportunity

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Jun 16, 2020

The Disney castoff 'Love, Victor,' now on Hulu, is nothing like its source, 'Love, Simon.' Lacking the modest charm and suspense of the original, the characters and plot sound familiar, like Disney's 'High School Musical,' without the songs.

Tom Goss' new song 'Regretting' focuses on a tenuous relationship

Tom Goss' new song 'Regretting' focuses on a tenuous relationship

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 15, 2020

Gay singer-songwriter Tom Goss just released an emotional single and music video, "Regretting" starring 'Mean Girls' actor Daniel Franzese, from his seventh album, 'Territories.'

Proudly Resilient hosts forums with leaders, artists and comics

Proudly Resilient hosts forums with leaders, artists and comics

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 15, 2020

This year hundreds of Pride celebrations have been canceled or postponed worldwide. In response, Out Leadership, the oldest and largest global LGBT+ Business network has created Proudly Resilient, 30 days celebrating the LGBT+ identity.

PBS 'American Masters' showcases compelling Pride Month documentaries

PBS 'American Masters' showcases compelling Pride Month documentaries

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 13, 2020

In celebration of Pride Month, PBS will stream and broadcast five compelling documentaries about author Lorraine Hansberry, playwright Terrence McNally, chef James Beard, Dr. Margaret Chung, and musician Gladys Bentley.

Artists create new Black Lives Matter mural in Western Addition

Artists create new Black Lives Matter mural in Western Addition

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 13, 2020

The latest Black Lives Matter street mural, created on June 12 by was painted on Fulton Street with a direct view toward San Francisco's City Hall. Photographer Gooch captured a unique angle when he and his husband participated in the painting event.

Homing's In: arts, community & nightlife events June 11-18

Homing's In: arts, community & nightlife events June 11-18

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 11, 2020

As Pride month continues, events multiply, from drag tributes to concerts and cultural and community events.

Frameline44 announces Pride Showcase lineup June 25-28

Frameline44 announces Pride Showcase lineup June 25-28

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 10, 2020

Frameline44 announces its Pride Showcase lineup June 25-28, will stream online this year, and the four-day film festival includes a diverse array of features, documentaries and short films.

How to be an Anti-Racist: some readings

How to be an Anti-Racist: some readings

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • Jun 9, 2020

There are many books to be read on race, many primers on how to be anti-racist. Here are just a few. think of it as a starter kit.

Author talk with Alvin Orloff, Beth Lisick and K.M. Soehnlein

Author talk with Alvin Orloff, Beth Lisick and K.M. Soehnlein

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 9, 2020

The San Francisco Public Library's 'On the Same Page' series presents author Alvin Orloff in a June 10 online conversation with authors Beth Lisick and K.M. Soehnlein, who'll discuss the wild Bay Area '80s and '90s and literary topics.

From Ana, with love an interview with Ana Ortiz

From Ana, with love an interview with Ana Ortiz

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jun 9, 2020

If you loved Love, Simon, the 2018 movie based on Becky Albertalli's popular Y/A novel, then you will most likely feel the same affection for Love, Victor, the new Hulu series with Ana Ortiz as the mother of a gay teenager.