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Going Out, Feb. 13-21, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Feb. 13-21, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 12, 2025

For all those lonely hearts who don't find a valentine this weekend (or next, or ever), take heart with arts and nightlife entertainment to cheer you up this midwinter of our discontents, with good content in Going Out.

Going Out, Feb. 7-15, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Feb. 7-15, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 5, 2025

Love is in the air, and we don't mean chocolate and roses. Although, you're certainly welcome to find new friends and old, or perhaps an amour at arts events or at your local bar, all for you, Valentine readers, in Going Out.

Going Out, Jan. 30-Feb. 7, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Jan. 30-Feb. 7, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 29, 2025

Get into the groove at arts events and at nightclubs near you. Over in the East Bay? Shake your booty at legendary DJ Page Hodel's new event, Respect, at the White Horse on Feb. 2. For more events, check out Going Out.

These eyes: Mosaic artist Michael Kruzich auctions portraits for a cause

These eyes: Mosaic artist Michael Kruzich auctions portraits for a cause

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jan 28, 2025

Dozens of portraits of local drag artists are part of a new series of beautiful mosaics by gay artist Michael Kruzich. He'll be auctioning them off for various nonprofits, online and at special events in February at The Academy.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Going Out, Jan. 9-17, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Jan. 9-17, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 8, 2025

Put your mittens on if you have to, because there's still plenty of arts and nightlife events to see, including live music, museums, theater and even more, in Going Out.

Kathy Griffin's 'Life on the PTSD List' legendary comic finds humor in her misfortunes

Kathy Griffin's 'Life on the PTSD List' legendary comic finds humor in her misfortunes

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jan 7, 2025

Kathy Griffin has bounced back. Now cancer-free and able to fly, she is touring in a new show titled "My Life on the PTSD List." In her show, Griffin speaks candidly about all she's been through, finding humor in the worst of situations.

One Night Only with 'Some Like it Hot' - cabaret concert to benefit REAF

One Night Only with 'Some Like it Hot' - cabaret concert to benefit REAF

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jan 7, 2025

At the next upcoming One Night Only REAF benefit concert, gracing the stage will be cast members from the Broadway touring company of "Some Like it Hot," along with local cabaret legends Jason Brock and Paula West.

The High Princx Pageant: Distinctive drag at Oasis

The High Princx Pageant: Distinctive drag at Oasis

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jan 6, 2025

The fourth annual High Princx pageant, a polymorphous drag extravaganza so grand it takes two nights, will take over Oasis on January 18 and 25. In a bit of allegorical fabulousness.

'Dragcula' - the queerest vampire show you'll ever see

'Dragcula' - the queerest vampire show you'll ever see

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jan 5, 2025

Coming to Oasis beginning on January 16 is what may be the scariest, funniest the venerable club has offered to date. "Dragcula" will be a comic adaptation of the 1931 vampire film classic cast entirely with queer and trans performers.

Going Out, Jan. 2-11, 2025 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Jan. 2-11, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 1, 2025

Here's an idea for a New Year's resolution. See a show in a theater you've never been to. Attend a music concert without checking out the band on YouTube first. Stop by a gallery you haven't been to and see some art. All these options in Going Out.

Words: Ben Fink's 'Noble Deeds' - photo book of 'Mythic Portraits of the Imperial Court'

Words: Ben Fink's 'Noble Deeds' - photo book of 'Mythic Portraits of the Imperial Court'

  • by Michele Karlsberg
  • Dec 29, 2024

In 2017, veteran photographer Ben Fink embarked on a journey to illuminate the legacy of the Imperial Court. The award-winning artist captured scores of iconic personalities in dreamlike and distinctive tableaus.