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Broadway Bares @ DNA Lounge

Broadway Bares @ DNA Lounge

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jun 18, 2019

"Wham!" "Blam!" Thank you ma'am (and sir). On Sunday night, The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation sponsored its fourth annual Broadway Bares. San Francisco Strips IV, the Comic Strips edition, wowed a sold-out crowd at DNA Lounge on Sunday June 16.

Clusterfest's GLBT comics shine

Clusterfest's GLBT comics shine

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jun 18, 2019

The third annual Clusterfest, presented by Comedy Central, takes over the Bill Graham Auditorium and Civic Center Plaza this Friday through Sunday. The notably diverse three-day line-up features some of the most interesting queer comedians working today.

Kiss My Aztec @ Berkeley Rep

Kiss My Aztec @ Berkeley Rep

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Jun 12, 2019

Berkeley Repertory's opening night of comic and playwright John Leguizamo's 'Kiss My Aztec' brought out local luminaries like Rita Moreno, director Tony Taccone, and of course the cast members and musicians in the show.

Garrett Clayton: TV and film fave on his new trio cabaret show

Garrett Clayton: TV and film fave on his new trio cabaret show

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jun 12, 2019

"It's the worst thing to watch someone jerking off their ego on stage," says actor Garrett Clayton, discussing how he came up with his non-jerky shared debut cabaret act which he brings to Feinstein's at the Nikko on June 21 and 22.

Off to the market we go: International Mr. Leather explored

Off to the market we go: International Mr. Leather explored

  • by Race Bannon
  • Jun 5, 2019

Every year for decades men have descended on Chicago over the Memorial Day weekend for an annual leather pilgrimage otherwise known as International Mr. Leather (IML), as did I this past week.

Wrestling for Pride: Grapplers go for/with the gays at El Toro

Wrestling for Pride: Grapplers go for/with the gays at El Toro

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jun 5, 2019

On Thursday, June 13, pro wrestlers fly into the center ring for a Pride event that offers something a little bit different. Pro wrestlers at El Toro's SF Slam10: Pride On The Line, with host Pollo Del Mar!

St. James Infirmary Gala @ Terra

St. James Infirmary Gala @ Terra

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Jun 5, 2019

Fabulous frocks and fashions, and talented entertainers highlighted the St. James Infirmary gala, held at Terra Gallery on June 3. Performers included singers Jennifer Holliday and Lawrence Beamen, comic Marga Gomez, and the Justin Rock Trio.

Angels and Rosé: Wine royalty at SoMa renovated church

Angels and Rosé: Wine royalty at SoMa renovated church

  • by Events Editor
  • May 29, 2019

Whispering Angel founder Sacha Lichine, Ken Fulk, and Juliet de Baubigny recently hosted a celebration of rosé and roses featuring Chateau d'Esclans, Whispering Angel Rosé and Rock Angel Rosé.

Disco Coalition @ Lookout

Disco Coalition @ Lookout

  • by Steven Underhill
  • May 29, 2019

Disco Coalition, the weekly fundraiser happy hour at Lookout, continues each Friday, 5pm-8pm. Various local nonprofits benefit from your donations while you enjoy drinks and a terrific view of the Castro; through June 21.

Tom Reardon - His Honor the Cabaret Star

Tom Reardon - His Honor the Cabaret Star

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 15, 2019

Tom Reardon returns to Feinstein's at The Nikko for his eighth show on May 16 and 17. The singer, who also performs in musical theater, will offer his usual eclectic mix of songs: everything from The Great American Songbook to Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac.

Ross & Roma on roasts - Celebrated Sister gets skewered on Saturday

Ross & Roma on roasts - Celebrated Sister gets skewered on Saturday

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • May 13, 2019

Ross Mathews will MC a night of comic insults hurled at Sister Roma, but it's all in fun; the upbeat series regular on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' will serve as a tonic to the Jungle Red claw-like insults from Roma's drag pals on May 18 at the Castro Theatre.

Celebrating ten years of Comedy at El Rio

Celebrating ten years of Comedy at El Rio

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 8, 2019

It's been ten years since comic extraordinaire and hostess with the mostess Lisa Geduldig began doing her monthly comedy shows at El Rio, and on Friday May 17 at 7pm, Geduldig will host a special show to celebrate this milestone year.

Funny Lady -  Maureen McVerry at Oasis

Funny Lady - Maureen McVerry at Oasis

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 8, 2019

On Saturday May 18, funny lady Maureen McVerry will perform 'Verry McVerry 2019,' her ever-evolving, long-running cabaret act, at Oasis. It's a show that she has performed for an impressive 25 years.

One Night Only @ Oasis

One Night Only @ Oasis

  • by Steven Underhill
  • May 8, 2019

Cast members from the touring production of the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory performed a variety of songs, skits and comedy sketches with host Ellie Monae.